About Austin Edwin Dewar
Lived 1912 – 1985 (aged 73). Austin Edwin Dewar was a Canadian politician, farmer, building contractor, hotel manager and merchant.
Austin Edwin Dewar (24 April 1912 – 15 December 1985) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Indian Head, Saskatchewan and became an insurance agent, contractor, farmer, grain merchant and hotelier by career.
He was first elected to Parliament at the Qu'Appelle riding in the 1949 general election. After serving in the 21st Canadian Parliament, Dewar did not seek another federal term in the 1953 election.
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Who was Austin Edwin Dewar?
Canadian politician
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Austin Edwin Dewar was born on 24 April 1912 in Indian Head.
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Austin Edwin Dewar died on 15 December 1985.
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Austin Edwin Dewar was a politician, farmer, building contractor, hotel manager and merchant.
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Austin Edwin Dewar was Canadian.
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