The 16th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia sat from 1924 to 1928. The members were elected in the British Columbia general election held in June 1924. The

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, led by

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, formed a minority government. Following Oliver's death in August 1927,

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became Premier.

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served as speaker for the assembly.

Members of the 16th General Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1924.: Notes:

Party standings

By-elections

By-elections were held for the following members appointed to the provincial cabinet, as was required at the time: * Kenneth Cattanach MacDonald, defeated by Arthur Ormiston Cochrane,

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, October 9, 1924 By-elections were held to replace members for various other reasons: Notes:

Other changes

*Shortly after the election Paul Phillips Harrison joins the Liberals while

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becomes an independent. * George Alexander Walkem joins the Conservatives in 1928. *

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(dec. William Sloan March 2, 1928) *

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(res.

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appointed Provincial Secretary June 5, 1928)

Notes

References

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