Jim Edwards (political activist)

James Henry "Jim" Edwards (19 February 1892 – 29 March 1952) was a New Zealand socialist, communist, political activist and salesman. He was born in London, England on 19 February 1892.[1] He unsuccessfully contested the Auckland Central in the 1931 election for the Communist Party; of the three candidates, he came last.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 Simpson, Tony. "James Henry Edwards". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ The General Election, 1931. Government Printer. 1932. p. 1. Retrieved 2 November 2014.


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