Jim Edwards (political activist)
James Henry Edwards (19 February 1892 – 29 March 1952) was a New Zealand socialist, communist, political activist and salesman. He was born in London, England on 19 February 1892.[1] He unsuccessfully contested the Auckland Central electorate in the 1931 election for the Communist Party; of the three candidates, he came last.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Simpson, Tony. "James Henry Edwards". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ The General Election, 1931. Government Printer. 1932. p. 1. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
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- 1892 births
- 1952 deaths
- New Zealand activists
- New Zealand socialists
- New Zealand communists
- Unsuccessful candidates in the 1931 New Zealand general election
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