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Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1928

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This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1928 Tasmanian state election, held on 30 May 1928. Since the last election, members of Sir Walter Lee's dissident Liberal grouping had rejoined the Nationalist Party.

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Nationalist

  • James Newton MHA (Bass)
  • House of Assembly

    Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MHA are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are indicated by an asterisk (*).

    Bass

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending three seats (two Liberals and one Nationalist).

    Darwin

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending three seats (two Nationalists and one Liberal).

    Denison

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending four seats. The Nationalist Party was defending two seats.

    Franklin

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending one seat, although independent MHA John Piggott had joined the Nationalists. Independent MHA Peter Murdoch was defending one seat.

    Wilmot

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending two seats (one Nationalist, one Liberal). Independent MHA Norman Cameron was defending one seat.

    References

    Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1928 Wikipedia