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Candidates of the Victorian state election, 1958

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This is a list of candidates who stood for the 1958 Victorian state election. The election was held on 31 May 1958.

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Seat changes

There was a redistribution of boundaries in 1958. In consequence:

  • Ascot Vale Labor MLA Ernie Shepherd contested Footscray.
  • Carlton Labor MLA Denis Lovegrove contested Fitzroy.
  • Caulfield LCP MLA Joe Rafferty contested Ormond.
  • Caulfield East LCP MLA Alexander Fraser contested Caulfield.
  • Collingwood Labor MLA Bill Towers contested Richmond.
  • Dandenong LCP MLA Ray Wiltshire contested Mulgrave.
  • Footscray Labor MLA Roy Schintler contested Yarraville.
  • Hawthorn LCP MLA Jim Manson contested Ringwood.
  • Pascoe Vale Labor MLA Arthur Drakeford contested Essendon.
  • Port Melbourne Labor MLA Archie Todd contested the Legislative Council.

    • Liberal and Country

  • Edward Guye MLA (Polwarth)

    • Legislative Assembly

    Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

    References

    Candidates of the Victorian state election, 1958 Wikipedia
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