Llewellyn Strange (1892–1973) was a

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police chief and politician. Llewellyn was born to John and Jane E. Strange in

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and educated here. He married Mary Ellen Morgan and worked in a fishery until, in 1921, he joined the Newfoundland constabulary. There he worked in the criminal investigation division from 1926 until 1933, when he became head constable. In 1934, he became assistant chief of police and a justice of the peace. In January 1945, he was named the constabulary's commanding officer. He retired in 1956. Strange was elected to the

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in 1956, representing the Port de Grave district, and reelected in 1959. He retired from politics in 1962, remaining in Port de Grave, where he died in 1973, aged roughly 80.

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1892 births 1973 deaths Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador MHAs Dominion of Newfoundland people 20th-century members of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly {{Newfoundland-politician-stub