7th Saskatchewan Legislature
The 7th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1929. The assembly sat from September 4, 1929 to May 25, 1934.[1] The Liberal Party led by James Garfield Gardiner attempted to form a minority government but were defeated by a motion of no confidence. The Conservative Party led by James Thomas Milton Anderson then formed a coalition government with the support of the Progressive Party and independent members.[2] The Liberals led by Gardiner formed the official opposition.[3]
James Fraser Bryant served as speaker for the assembly in 1929. Robert Sterritt Leslie replaced Bryant as speaker in 1930.[4]
Members of the Assembly
The following members were elected to the assembly in 1929:[5]
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Party Standings
| Affiliation | Members
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Conservative Party of Saskatchewan | 24 | |||
| Progressive | 5 | Independent | 6 | Liberal | 28 | |
| Total |
63 | |||||
| Coalition Majority |
7 | |||||
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By-elections
By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:[5]
| Electoral district | Member elected | Party | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumsden | James Fraser Bryant | Conservative | September 30, 1929 | JF Bryant ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[6] |
| Moose Jaw City | John Alexander Merkley | Conservative | September 30, 1929 | JA Merkley ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[7] |
| Regina City | Murdoch Alexander MacPherson | Conservative | September 30, 1929 | MA MacPherson ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[8] |
| Saskatoon City | Howard McConnell | Conservative | September 30, 1929 | H McConnell ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[9] |
| James Thomas Milton Anderson | September 30, 1929 | JTM Anderson ran for reelection after forming a coalition government[10] | ||
| Moosomin | Frederick Dennis Munroe | Conservative | October 7, 1929 | FD Munroe ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[11] |
| Tisdale | Walter Clutterbuck Buckle | Conservative | October 7, 1929 | WC Buckle ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[12] |
| Yorkton | Alan Carl Stewart | Independent | October 7, 1929 | AC Stewart ran for reelection after being named to cabinet[13] |
| Estevan | David McKnight | Conservative | December 23, 1930[nb 1] | EW Garner resigned seat[14] |
| Estevan | Norman L. McLeod | Liberal | February 9, 1931[nb 2] | McLeod was declared elected by the assembly because ballots had been tampered with in the 1930 by-election[5] |
| Kinistino | John Richard Parish Taylor | Liberal | May 22, 1933 | C McIntosh named to cabinet as Minister of Natural Resources, ran for reelection and was subsequently defeated[15] |
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References
- ^ "Saskatchewan Sessions of the Legislative Assembly and Their Duration" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Premiers" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Leaders of the Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Speakers of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ a b c "Membership of the Legislatures" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archive Board. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- ^ "Bryant, James Fraser (1877–1945)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ Spencer, Dick (2007). Singing the Blues: The Conservatives in Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Center. p. 52. ISBN 0889772061. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ "Murdoch Alexander MacPherson, Q.C., LL.B". Honorary degree recipients. University of Saskatchewan archives. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ^ Quiring, Brett. "McConnell, Howard (1886–1957)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
- ^ Quiring, Brett. "Anderson, James Thomas Milton (1878–1946)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ^ "Munroe, Frederick Dennis, 1881-1955". Saskatchewan Archival Information Network. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ^ Kyba, Patrick. "Buckle, Walter C. (1886–1955)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
- ^ Alan Carl Stewart – Parliament of Canada biography
- ^ Normandin, A L (1931). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
- ^ Barnhart, Gordon (2004). Saskatchewan Premiers of the Twentieth Century. Canadian Plains Research Center Press. p. 123. ISBN 0889771642. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
