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William Granger Johnson (28 July 1900 – 1978) was a Fijian businessman and politician, serving as a nominated member of the Legislative Council in two spells during the 1940s and 1950s.
William Granger Johnson | |
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| Nominated Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1944–1947, 1953–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1900 Suva, Fiji |
| Died | 1978 (aged 78) Australia |
Granger was born in Suva in 1900,[1] the only son of Australian Blance (née Wadeson) and Canadian William Henry "Tavua" Johnson.[2] Growing up, he was given the nickname Tui (chief), becoming known as Tui Johnson.[3] He married Val, with whom he had five children,[2] and also joined the Fiji Defence Force, becoming a lieutenant.[4] In 1930 he was appointed German consul in Fiji.[5]
He went into business and after working at Brown and Joske, he joined W.R. Carpenter in 1937,[6] going on to become managing director.[3] He later served as chairman of the Suva Chamber of Commerce.[7]
Following the 1944 elections, he was appointed to the Legislative Council by Acting Governor John Fearns Nicoll as one of the two nominated European members.[8] In 1945 he was an acting member of the Executive Council, covering for the absent Hugh Ragg.[9] Although he was not reappointed following the 1947 elections, he was nominated to the Legislative Council again in 1953,[10] serving until the 1959 elections. He also served on Suva Town Council, representing the Muanikau ward until retiring in 1955.[11][12]
Johnson retired in 1970 and moved to Queensland in Australia.[13] He died in Australia in 1978 at the age of 78.[3]
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