1902 Elections & Political Transitions Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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11 Mar Queensland election results: The results of the Queensland elections were announced on March 11, 1902, leading to significant political changes in the region. This election was notable for the participation of women, who had recently gained the right to vote in Queensland. source: britannica.com
03 Jul Henry Garde wins Queensland by-election: On July 3, 1902, Henry Garde, representing the Ministerialists, won the by-election for the seat of Maryborough in the Queensland Legislative Assembly. The by-election was necessitated by the death of Charles Hastings Barton, who had died before taking his seat in parliament. Garde served in the assembly until 1904, when he was defeated by the Labour pairing of William Mitchell and John Norman. source: en.wikipedia.org

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