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Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1947

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This is a list of candidates who stood for the 1947 Queensland state election. The election was held on 3 May 1947.

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The main parties in the election were the Labor Party, led by Premier Ned Hanlon, the Country Party, led by Leader of the Opposition Frank Nicklin, and the Queensland People's Party.

By-elections

  • On 2 March 1946, Leslie Wood (Labor) was elected to succeed Herbert Yeates (Country), who had died on 24 December 1945, as the member for East Toowoomba.
  • On 10 September 1949, Jim Donald (Labor) was elected to succeed Frank Cooper (Labor), who had resigned on 12 March 1946, as the member for Bremer.

    • Labor

  • Edward Hanson (Buranda)
  • John Hayes (Nundah)
  • Aubrey Slessar (Dalby)
  • Thomas Williams (Port Curtis)

    • Country

  • James Edwards (Nanango)
  • Harry Walker (Cooroora)

    • QPP

  • John Beals Chandler (Hamilton)

    • Candidates

    Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text.

    References

    Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1947 Wikipedia
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