Kirk, Norman Eric 'Big Norm' b. January 6, 1923 d. August 31, 1974 New Zealand Labour Party Prime Minister. Affectionatly known as "Big Norm," he served as Prime Minister from December 8, 1972, to August 31, 1974. He joined the Labour Party in 1943 and in 1953 was elected the youngest Mayor in New Zealand aged 30. As Prime Minister, he canceled the South African Springbok rugby tour and protested against French Nuclear Testing at Mururoa. His sudden death came as a huge shock to the New Zealand public. He had a State Funeral in the Capital City, then was...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J) Waimate Lawn Cemetery, Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand Plot: 1626
b. January 6, 1923 d. August 31, 1974