42nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly
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The 42nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly represented New Brunswick
between February 11, 1953 and April 17, 1956.
David Laurence MacLaren
served as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick.
E. T. Kennedy was chosen as speaker in 1953. After Kennedy died, Walter Powers succeeded him as speaker in 1954. J. Arthur Moore became speaker in 1955 after Powers' death.
The Progressive Conservative Party
led by Hugh John Flemming
defeated the Liberals to form the government.
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New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
between February 11, 1953 and April 17, 1956.
David Laurence MacLaren
David Laurence MacLaren
David Laurence MacLaren, was a Canadian politician and the 20th Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick....
served as Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick.
E. T. Kennedy was chosen as speaker in 1953. After Kennedy died, Walter Powers succeeded him as speaker in 1954. J. Arthur Moore became speaker in 1955 after Powers' death.
The Progressive Conservative Party
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony...
led by Hugh John Flemming
Hugh John Flemming
Hugh John Flemming, PC was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.He is always known as "Hugh John"...
defeated the Liberals to form the government.
List of Members
| Electoral District | Name | Party |
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| St. John County | Arthur W. Carton | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Robert McAllister Robert McAllister (politician) Robert McAllister was a businessman and politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented St. John County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Conservative member from 1931 to 1960.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| York | Harry Ames Harry Ames Harry Ames was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1974 as a Progressive Conservative member.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| C. Weldon Lawrence C. Weldon Lawrence C. Weldon Lawrence was a Canadian politician in the Province of New Brunswick. He was born at Dumfries in York County. He served in the Canadian Infantry Corps.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| John F. McInerney John F. McInerney John Frederick McInerney was a physician and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1967.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| William J. West | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Westmorland | Donald C. Harper | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Joseph E. Leblanc | Liberal | |
| Cléophas Léger | Liberal | |
| Austin C. Taylor Austin Claude Taylor Austin Claude Taylor was a farmer, merchant and political figure in New Brunswick. Born in Salisbury, New Brunswick, he represented Westmorland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1935 to 1957.... |
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| King's | Cyril B. Sherwood Cyril B. Sherwood Cyril Beverly "Cy" Sherwood was a farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented King's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1967... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Gordon L. Fairweather Gordon Fairweather Robert Gordon Lee Fairweather, OC, ONB, QC was a lawyer and Canadian politician.Fairweather was born in Rothesay, New Brunswick, the son of J.H.A.L. Fairweather and Agnes C. McKeen. Fairweather was educated at Rothesay Collegiate... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Elmore T. Kennedy Elmore T. Kennedy Elmor Tilley Kennedy was a physician, surgeon and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented King's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1939 to 1953 as a Conservative and then Progressive Conservative member.He was born in Youngs Cove, New... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Queen's | Wilfred G. Bishop | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| J. Arthur Moore J. Arthur Moore J. Arthur Moore was a lumberman, farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1925 to 1935, from 1939 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1960.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Charlotte | Norman Buchanan Norman Buchanan Norman Bruce Buchanan was a furniture retailer and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1960.Buchanan was born in St... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| C. Douglas Everett C. Douglas Everett Charles Douglas Everett was an insurance agent and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1960 as a Progressive Conservative member.He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son of Charles Stewart... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Lorne B. Groom Lorne B. Groom Lorne B. Groom was an optometrist and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1957 as a Progressive Conservative member.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Vance R. Huntley | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Northumberland | William S. Anderson William Stafford Anderson William Stafford Anderson was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1930 to 1956 as a Liberal member.... |
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| William J. Gallant | Liberal | |
| Richard J. Gill Richard J. Gill Richard Joseph Gill was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1931 to 1956 as a Liberal member.... |
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| H. S. Murray | Liberal | |
| Sunbury | Paul Fearon | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Paul Mersereau | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Kent | Hugh A. Dysart | Liberal |
| Isaie Melanson Isaie Melanson Isaie Melanson was a farmer and political figure of Acadian origin in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Kent County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Liberal member from 1939 to 1956. His first name appears as Isaac in some sources.He was born in Sainte-Marie, New Brunswick,... |
Liberal | |
| Louis J. Robichaud Louis Robichaud Louis Joseph Robichaud, PC, CC, QC , popularly known as "Little Louis" or "P'tit-Louis" , was a Canadian lawyer and politician... |
Liberal | |
| Gloucester | J. André Doucet J. André Doucet Joseph André Doucet was a Canadian politician who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1923-1956 and who served on the Executive Council of New Brunswick from 1940-1952.... |
Liberal |
| Joseph E. Connolly | Liberal | |
| Frederick C. Young Frederick C. Young Frederick Carman Young was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Gloucester County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1944 to 1960 as a Liberal member.... |
Liberal | |
| Michel Fournier J. Michel Fournier Joseph Michel Fournier was a Canadian politician. Born in the village of Pointe-Verte, New Brunswick, Michel Fournier was educated at the Academy in Tracadie and graduated in 1927 with a BA degree from University of St. Joseph's College in Memramcook.A farmer who was active in his industry, Michel... |
Liberal | |
| Ernest Richard Ernest Richard Rhéal Ernest Richard May 1, 1922 - September 25, 2006 was a Canadian businessman and politician in the Province of New Brunswick.Known by his middle name, Ernest Richard was born and raised in Shippagan, New Brunswick. He was involved in the east-coast fishing industry for many years. He was ... |
Liberal | |
| Carleton | Hugh J. Flemming Hugh John Flemming Hugh John Flemming, PC was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.He is always known as "Hugh John"... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Fred A. McCain Fred McCain Fred Alward McCain was a Canadian politician. He served as an MLA in the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly representing Carleton for the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1970... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Harrison Monteith | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Restigouche | Douglas B. Pettigrew | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Roger Pichette J. Roger Pichette Joseph Roger Eugene Pichette was a Canadian politician. Born in Chandler, Quebec, he attended school in Campbellton, New Brunswick where he lived for most of his life. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Fred Somers | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Albert | Everett Newcombe | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Claude D. Taylor Claude D. Taylor Claude D. Taylor was a real estate agent and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Albert in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 until his death in 1970 as a Progressive Conservative member.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Victoria | J. Stewart Brooks J. Stewart Brooks John Stewart Brooks was an engineer and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Victoria County and then Victoria-Tobique in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1976.He was born in Gladwyn, New Brunswick, the... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Walter V. Powers Walter Powers (politician) Walter V. Powers was an accountant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Victoria County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1953 to 1954 as a Progressive Conservative member.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Madawaska | William Bird | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Lucien Fortin | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Edgar Fournier Edgar Fournier Edgar E. Fournier was a teacher, principal and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Madawaska County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1960 and Restigouche—Madawaska in the Canadian House of Commons from 1961 to 1962 as a Progressive Conservative member... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| City of St. John | Donald D. Patterson Donald D. Patterson Donald D. Patterson was a businessman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented the City of St. John in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1967.He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son of Hamilton Patterson. In... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| Arthur E. Skaling Arthur Skaling Arthur E. Skaling was a masonry contract foreman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented the City of St. John in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1960.He was born in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, the son of Joseph F.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| Fred Somers | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| George E. McInerney George E. McInerney George Edward McInerney was a lawyer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented the City of Saint John and then Saint John Centre in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1972 as a Progressive Conservative member.He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, the son... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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| City of Moncton | Joseph W. Bourgeois | Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
| T. Babbitt Parlee T. Babbitt Parlee T. Babbitt Parlee was a lawyer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented the city of Moncton in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1952 to 1957 as a Progressive Conservative member.... |
Progressive Conservative Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick is a centre-right political party in New Brunswick, Canada. It has its origins in the pre-Canadian confederation Conservative Party that opposed the granting of responsible government to the colony... |
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