5th Legislative Assembly Of Saskatchewan
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The 5th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was elected in the Saskatchewan general election held in June 1921. The assembly sat from December 8, 1921, to May 9, 1925. The
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led by
William Melville Martin William Melville Martin (August 23, 1876 – June 22, 1970) served as the second premier of Saskatchewan from 1916 to 1922. In 1916, although not a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Martin was elected leader of the Saskatch ...
formed the government. After Martin retired in 1922,
Charles Avery Dunning Charles Avery Dunning (July 31, 1885 – October 1, 1958) was the third premier of Saskatchewan. Born in England, he emigrated to Canada at the age of 16. By the age of 36, he was premier. He had a successful career as a farmer, business ...
became Liberal party leader and Premier. The former leader of the
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, Donald Maclean had left politics to serve as a judge shortly before the election. The opposition in the assembly was unorganized and there was no official opposition leader in 1921 or 1922. Independent member
John Archibald Maharg John Archibald Maharg (February 2, 1872 – November 23, 1944) was a Saskatchewan politician. Born in Orangeville, Ontario, Maharg moved west and settled near Moose Jaw in 1890 where he became a grain farmer and cattle breeder. He helped organize ...
served as leader of the opposition in 1923 and Harris Turner, also independent, served as opposition leader in 1924 and 1925.
George Adam Scott George Adam Scott (December 11, 1874 – 1963) was a Canadian provincial politician. He was born in either Portage la Prairie
served as speaker for the assembly.


Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1921: Notes:


Party standings

Notes:


By-elections

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


References

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