Elections were held in the state of Western Australia between 27 April and 26 May 1897 to elect 44 members to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly. The Ministerialist group led by John Forrest
John Forrest 1898
George Leake
George Leake
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George Leake was the third Premier of Western Australia, serving from May to November 1901 and then again from December 1901 to his death.
1897 Western Australian colonial election
…colonial election 27 April – 26 May 1897 All 44 seats in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly First party Second party Leader John Forrest George Leake Party Ministerialist Oppositionist Leader since 22 December 1890 1895 Leader's seat Bunbury Albany Last election 19 seats 13 seats Seats won 29 seats…
George Leake