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Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1937

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This article provides information on candidates who stood for the 1937 Tasmanian state election, held on 20 February 1937.

Contents

Nationalist

  • Sir John Evans MHA (Franklin)
  • Claude James 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.

    Darwin

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

    Denison

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending two seats. Independent MHA George Carruthers was defending one seat.

    Franklin

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Nationalist Party was defending two seats, although independent MHA Benjamin Pearsall had joined the Nationalists and was running on their ticket.

    Wilmot

    Six seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending two seats, although independent MHA George Becker had joined the Labor Party and was running on their ticket. The Nationalist Party was defending three seats.

    References

    Candidates of the Tasmanian state election, 1937 Wikipedia