Joe Hodgens

Joseph Hodgens (5 January 1887 – 12 January 1955) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.

He represented the Manawatu electorate of Palmerston from 1935, and from 1938 when it was renamed Palmerston North, to 1946[1] when he retired due to the failing health of his wife.

[2] Born in Waimea South, Nelson, Hodgens was a builder, Secretary of the Carpenters Union, and served on the Palmerston North Borough Council (1919–1921; 1923–1944).

[3][4] Hodgens died in Palmerston North in 1955 and was buried in Terrace End Cemetery.

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