Walter Mosher (May 19, 1871 – June 27, 1955) was a Canadian politician and retired building contractor.
Walter Mosher | |
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| 20th Mayor of Dartmouth | |
| In office 1922–1925 | |
| Preceded by | I.W. Vidito |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. McLean |
| 22nd Mayor of Dartmouth | |
| In office 1928–1933 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. McLean |
| Succeeded by | Walter A. Topple |
| 24th Mayor of Dartmouth | |
| In office 1936–1937 | |
| Preceded by | Walter A. Topple |
| Succeeded by | L.J. Isnor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Mosher May 19, 1871 Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | June 27, 1955[1] (aged 84) |
| Party | Halifax Labor Party[2] |
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Early life
editWalter Mosher was born on May 19, 1871, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.[1]
Politics
editCouncillor
editMosher started his career in municipal politics in 1910, serving as Dartmouth's Ward 1 councillor until 1913. In 1914, he was re-elected to represent Ward 1 until 1915, when he lost to Harold A. Russell. He was elected again in 1916 and served as a member of Dartmouth Town Council until 1920.[3]
Mayor
editMosher was first elected mayor of the town of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on February 7, 1922, and held the position until 1925. He defeated Colonel I.V. Vidito, who was reoffering for a second term.[4]
In 1925, Mosher was the president of the Halifax Labor Party.[5]
By a majority of 1,385 votes, he was re-elected as the 22nd mayor of the Town of Dartmouth on February 7, 1928. He served from 1928 to 1933.[6] Elected February 5, 1936, Mosher was once again the Mayor of Dartmouth.[3]
Death
editMosher died on June 27, 1955, in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the age of 84.[7]
References
edit- 1 2 "Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, and Deaths | Nova Scotia Archives". archives.novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ↑ "The Labor Candidates: Endorsed By The Halifax Labor Party - Newspapers.com™". newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- 1 2 "Elected Officials - Town/City of Dartmouth" (PDF). Halifax Regional Municipality. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ↑ "Dartmouth Elects A New Mayor and Two New Councillors for Year Ending 1922 - Newspapers.com™". newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ↑ "Garnier Retires From The Ticket - Newspapers.com™". newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ↑ "Record Vote Polled In Mayor's Contest Town Dartmouth - Newspapers.com™". newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ↑ "Obituary: Walter Mosher | British United Press - Newspapers.com™". newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.