Labour Party Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage, while growing up in the Great Depression. He disliked confrontation, preferring to work for consensus in decision-making. Beetham was opposed to abortion, adhering to Social Credit's traditional conservatism on social issues. Honours and awards In 1977, Beetham was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. In the 1988 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services, and in 1990 he was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal. Notes References Obituary in Dominion Post of 5 May 1997 page 14 External links 1936 births 1997 deaths People from New Plymouth People from Marton, New Zealand Social Credit Party (New Zealand) MPs People educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School Mayors of Hamilton, New Zealand Leaders of political parties in New Zealand University of Waikato faculty New Zealand MPs for North Island electorates Companions of the Queen's Service Order Unsuccessful candidates in the 1984 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1987 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1990 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1996 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1972 New Zealand general election Unsuccessful candidates in the 1975 New Zealand general election Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives Members of district health boards in New Zealand Local politicians in New Zealand Deputy mayors of places in New Zealand Members of New Zealand regional councils