Alexander Hean (11 June 1859 – 11 January 1927) was a Scottish-born Australian politician. He was born in

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. In 1903 he was elected to the

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as the member for Sorell. When

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was introduced in 1909 he was elected as one of the Anti-Socialist members for Franklin. Becoming a Liberal, he was re-elected in 1912 but lost his seat in 1913. In 1916 he returned to the House and the following year became a

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. He held the seat until his retirement in 1925. Hean died in Sorell in 1927.

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1859 births 1927 deaths Free Trade Party politicians Commonwealth Liberal Party politicians Nationalist Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Tasmania Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George Politicians from Dundee Scottish emigrants to colonial Australia People from Lochee {{Australia-Nationalist-politician-stub