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Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1950

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This is a list of candidates who stood for the 1950 Queensland state election. The election was held on 29 April 1950.

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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 Liberal Party.

A major redistribution preceded the election, with the Assembly growing from 62 to 75 members.

By-elections

  • On 10 September 1949, Ivor Marsden (Labor) was elected to succeed David Gledson (Labor), who had died on 14 May 1949, as the member for Ipswich.
  • On 10 September 1949, Thomas Moores (Labor) was elected to succeed Patrick Copley (Labor), who had died on 18 July 1949, as the member for Kurilpa.

    • Labor

  • Harry Bruce (The Tableland)
  • Stephen Theodore (Herbert)

    • Country

  • William Brand (Isis)

    • Liberal

  • Charles Wanstall (Toowong)

    • Candidates

    The candidates for the 1950 election are listed below. Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text.

    References

    Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1950 Wikipedia
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