On Saturday 6 June 1931, an election was held in the

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to choose 17 of the 34 members of the

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, the upper house of the Victorian parliament.

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was used.

Results

Legislative Council

Retiring Members

Nationalist

* Alexander Bell MLC (

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) *

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MLC ( South Western)

Candidates

Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

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