Richards, James Harray (Ray) Biography 1971

RICHARDS, James Harray (Ray)
Managing director A. H. and A. W. Reed Limited, 182 Wakefield Street, Wellington
Born: Dannevirke 1-2-1921; son of Reverend James Richards; married 1949 Barbara Jeanne, daughter of F. W. Pryke; three daughters
Education: Hamilton High School, Wellington College
Joined Reeds 1936; journalism London 1946; production manager, Reeds 1946, director 1950, editor 1954; managing director 1966-; chairman Reeds Australia Company 1966; president NZ Book Publishers Association 1966-67; chairman Reed Books Limited 1970-71
War service: NZ Army 1941, pilot Fleet Air Arm 1941-45, Territorial Air Force 1949-51; Distinguished Service Cross
Publications: travel writing, popular history; editor NZ Holiday, 1955-60
Recreation: fishing, swimming, walking
Private address: 7 Spencer Street, Crofton Downs, Wellington, 4

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New Zealand Who’s Who 10th edition 1971

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1971

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AH & AW Reed

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  • James Harray (Ray) Richards

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610167

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