The members of the 18th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in October 1897. The general assembly sat from 1898 to 1900. The

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led by

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formed the government. Henry Y. Mott was chosen as speaker. Sir

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served as

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Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1897: Notes:

By-elections

By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes:

References

{{Newfoundland and Labrador politics Terms of the General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador