George William Forbes

George William Forbes (born May 12, 1869, Lyttelton, N.Z.—died May 17, 1947, Cheviot) was a farmer and politician who served as the prime minister of New Zealand during the depression years (1930–35). Forbes held a seat in the House of Representatives for thirty-five years as member for Hurunui (1908–43). He began his political career as a member of the Liberal Party, and when that party declined he became in 1928 a leader of the newly...