Robert Henry Otley Gale
Robert Henry Otley Gale | |
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| 18th Mayor of Vancouver | |
| In office 1918–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm Peter McBeath |
| Succeeded by | Charles Edward Tisdall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | C. November 1878 Quebec |
| Died | July 26, 1950 (aged 71) |
| Party | Conservative |
Robert Henry Otley Gale (1878 – 26 July 1950) was the 18th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia from 1918 to 1921. He was born in Quebec.
He became mayor after winning a massive victory over incumbent Malcolm McBeath by 3300 votes following a prohibition-related scandal.[1]
Achievements
Robert Gale Promoted the recognition of Vancouver as a major Western Port of Canada.[2]
References
- ^ Mackie, John (30 November 2002). "The mayors of Vancouver". The Vancouver Sun. p. B4.
- ^ "Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon".
External links
- Vancouver History: list of mayors, accessed 20 August 2006