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Newfoundland state assembly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The members of the 27th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in June 1928. The general assembly sat from 1928 to 1932.[1]
27th General Assembly of Newfoundland | |
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History | |
Founded | 1928 |
Disbanded | 1932 |
Preceded by | 26th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
Succeeded by | 28th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
Leadership | |
Premier | |
Elections | |
Last election | 1928 Newfoundland general election |
The Liberal Party led by Richard Squires formed the government in partnership with members of the Fishermen's Protective Union.[2]
Albert J. Walsh served as speaker.[3]
Sir John Middleton served as governor of Newfoundland.[4]
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1928:[1]
Notes:
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:
Electoral district | Member elected | Affiliation | Election date | Reason |
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Burgeo | Arthur Barnes[nb 1] | Liberal | 1928 | W M Chambers resigned for health reasons[1] |
Bonavista North | Nathan G. Winsor | Liberal | May 17, 1930 | R G Winsor died[1] June 1, 1929[5] |
Lewisporte | Helena E. Squires[nb 2] | G F Grimes died[1] August 10, 1929[6] | ||
Placentia West | Leo J. Murphy | M S Sullivan died[1] 1929[7] |
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