About Edward August
Lived 1860 – 1935 (aged 75). Edward August was a Canadian politician.
Edward Arthur August (15 May 1860 A devout Methodist, he was also active in Christian outreach.
August served on his local municipal council from 1902 to 1904. In the 1907 election, he contested the provincial riding of Dufferin against Conservative Premier Rodmond Roblin. August defeated his Conservative opponent, A.S. Argue, by 286 votes. In the legislature, he served as a backbench supporter of Tobias Norris's ministry.
The Liberals were reduced to a minority government in the 1920 provincial election. August was re-elected,
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Canadian politician
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Edward August was born on 15 May 1860.
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Edward August died on 31 December 1935.
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Edward August was a politician.
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Edward August was Canadian.
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