For American softball player, see AJ Andrews.

Alfred Joseph Andrews (24 April 1865 – 31 January 1950)[1] was a Canadian politician serving as an alderman and the 17th Mayor of Winnipeg.

Andrews was a lawyer who moved to Winnipeg in 1880. He became a Winnipeg alderman in 1884 and served in that role until his election as Mayor for 1898 and 1899.[1] He was the founding member of the Citizens' Committee of 1000.[2]

The City of Winnipeg named Andrews Street in his honour.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Manitoba Historical Society - Alfred Joseph Andrews
  2. ^ "Manitoba History:A. J. Andrews to Arthur Meighen: Winnipeg General Strike Correspondence".
  3. ^ History in Winnipeg Street Names at Manitoba Historical Society
  • When The State Trembled: How A.J. Andrews and the Citizens' Committee Broke the Winnipeg General Strike by Reinhold Kramer and Tom Mitchell


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.J._Andrews
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