James Henry Edwards (19 February 1892 – 29 March 1952) was a British-born New Zealand Communist activist, trade unionist, salesman, and army officer.
Early life
James Henry Edwards was born on 19 February 1892 in Islington, London, England. He was the eldest of four children of Ellen ( Sellman) and James John Edwards, a printer. He was baptised on 10 April 1932 at St Mary's Church in Islington into the Church of England.
Career
Edwards unsuccessfully contested the electorate in the for the Communist Party of New Zealand (CPNZ); of the three candidates, he finished last. At the 1935 local-body elections he was one of three CPNZ candidates for the Auckland City Council. He was unsuccessful, polling only 13.6% but was the highest polling CPNZ candidate.
Death Edwards died on 29 March 1952, at the age of 60. He was buried at Purewa Cemetery.
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