Owens, Robert (Bob) Arthur, 1921-1999 (Person)

SummarySir Robert Arthur Owens KNZM CBE (26 August 1921 – 5 September 1999). Also known as Bob Owen. Bob was a businessman and local politician. He served as mayor of Tauranga from 1968-71 and both Tauranga and Mount Maunganui from 1971-1977. Bob was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to transport industry, local government and community in 1991. He was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business and the community in 1997.SourcesTauranga Historical BlogspotWikipedia

Photographs

Rug titled "Advance"

Hauraki Regiment 1960-1970

Bob Owens speaking infront of Taioma

Fire guts warehouse: Ivan Edward, Mike Hawes, Dexter Sinclair, Harold Genese, Bob Owens, Mick O'Brien, Bill Meredith & Bob Carr

Festival for golfers: Kel Nagle & Bob Owens

Walkathon 1970

Thrills at Baypark: Bob Owens, Robyn Owens & Ron Grable

New ship berths: Bob Owens & Captain A Noble

Freedom of the City: Bob Owens & R F Smith

Freedom of the city: Bob Owens & R W Burton

Freedom of the city: Bob Owens inspecting the battalion

People in the News: Les Wilson & Bob Owens in the bar

People in the News: Les Wilson & Bob Owens drinking

People in the News: Les Wilson & Bob Owens

People in the News: music & marching : Les Wilson & Bob Owens

Archive Items

Bottle - Bob's Centennial Brew

Archive Collections

Bob Owens Scrapbooks

Audio Visual Files

Interview with Sir Robert Owens

Audio Visual Collections

Special Tribute to Sir Robert Owens (1921-1999)

Photo 99-710

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Personal Information

First Name(s)Robert ArthurSurnameOwensAlso Known asBobGenderMaleDate of Birth26 August 1921Place of BirthManchester, EnglandDate of Death5 September 1999OccupationMerchant seamanBusinessmanCouncillor (local government)Mayor of Tauranga

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PartnerWalker, Constance Joy, -2016Date Married1950

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PartnerXimena

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries - Harley CouperType of ContributionLibrary authorityTaxonomyStories | People

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Owens, Robert (Bob) Arthur, 1921-1999 (Person)