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Vernon Shearer

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Vernon Shearer
MP for Durban Point
In office
1938–1958
Succeeded byVause Raw
Mayor of Durban
In office
1964–1966
Personal details
Political partyIndependent
Other political
affiliations
Dominion Party (1938-1943)

Independent (1943-1948)
United Party (1948-1954)

National Conservative Party (1954-1957)

Vernon Shearer was a South African politician.[1]

Career

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He was the Member of Parliament for Durban Point.

He later served as Mayor of Durban after leaving parliament.[2][3]

Two of his grandsons, Robin Smith and Chris Smith played cricket for England.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Shearer, Vernon Lyall (2018). "SHEARER, Vernon Lyall Inventory of documents" (in Afrikaans). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "Durban Mayors and other city officials | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Art South Africa Today exhibitions | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  4. ^ Smith, Robin (2019). The Judge. London.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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