Ronald Joseph Smith (2 May 1921 – 16 June 1995) was a notable New Zealand public servant, communist and peace activist.

He was born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1921, and educated at Wellington College. He died in Wellington in 1995.[1]

He stood unsuccessfully for the Communist Party for the Island Bay electorate in 1949, 1954, 1960, 1963, and 1966.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Taylor, Kerry. "Ronald Joseph Smith". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 December 2011.


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