Arthur Thomas Stone
Arthur Thomas Stone (October 18, 1897[1] – December 31, 1988[2]) was an English-born machinist, trade unionist and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada. He represented Saskatoon City from 1944 to 1964 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.
He was born in Croydon, the son of George Thomas Stone and Jane Welsh, and was educated there.[1] Stone migrated to Canada in 1913 and was employed by the Canadian National Railway. He became active in the railroad machinists' union.[3] In 1921, he married Kathleen Walkling.[1] Stone was president of the State Hospital and Medical League and played an important role in the implementation of medicare in Saskatchewan.[2] He retired from the railway in 1960 and from politics in 1964.[3]
His daughter, Barbara Danaher (née Stone), became a professional golfer.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Normandin, G P (1947). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ a b c "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. March 10, 1989. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 18, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- ^ a b "Saskatoon news-makers of the '50s". The Phoenix. Saskatoon. December 30, 1978. p. 50. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
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