Edward Archer (politician)

Edward Archer (politician) · Wikipedia (en)

For “Member for Capricornia, Australian House of Representatives” FROM 12 DEC 1906 TO 13 APR 1910 of Edward Walker Archer

Archer was elected to the Australian House of Representatives electoral Division of Capricornia as an Anti-Socialist on 12 December 1906, serving until 13 April 1910.

Supports the electorate, party and both dates.

Edward Archer (politician) · Wikipedia (en)

For “Affirmation as Member of the House of Representatives” FEB 1907 of Edward Walker Archer

When he was sworn as an MP in February 1907, he chose to make an affirmation rather than swear an oath, making him the first member of the House of Representatives to do so.

Wikipedia cites the Parliamentary Library paper 'Oaths and affirmations made by the executive and members of federal parliament since 1901'.