Cumberland East was a provincial

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, that elected one member of the

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. It existed from 1949 to 1993. It was formed in 1949 when

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was divided into three new districts, the other two being

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and Cumberland West.

Members of the Legislative Assembly

This electoral district elected the following

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Election results

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References

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