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Arthur Slaght | |
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Member of Parliament for Parry Sound | |
In office October 1935 –April 1945 | |
Preceded by | James Arthurs |
Succeeded by | Wilfred McDonald |
Personal details | |
Born | Arthur Graeme Slaght 3 May 1877 Simcoe,Ontario |
Died | 21 January 1964 86) | (aged
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Evelyn Lukes m. 17 September 1903 [1] |
Profession | barrister,solicitor |
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