Karl Eyre

Karl Arliss Eyre (June 11, 1896 – September 4, 1964) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Timmins in the House of Commons of Canada from 1949 to 1957 as a member of the Liberal Party.

Karl Eyre
Member of Parliament
for Timmins
In office
September 15, 1949  April 12, 1957
Preceded byfirst member
Succeeded byMurdo Martin
Personal details
BornJune 11, 1896
Yonge Mills, Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 4, 1964(1964-09-04) (aged 68)
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Professionfarmer, manufacturer, mayor

Prior to his election to the House of Commons, Eyre served one term as Mayor of Timmins.

Electoral record

1949 Canadian federal election: Timmins
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
     Liberal Karl EYRE 7,949
     Co-operative Commonwealth Leo P. LALONDE 5,517
     Progressive Conservative Percy BOYCE 4,377
Labor–ProgressiveRaymond Leslie STEVENSON813
1953 Canadian federal election: Timmins
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
     Liberal Karl EYRE 5,541
     Co-operative Commonwealth Arnold PETERS 4,686
     Progressive Conservative Maurice BÉLANGER 3,348
Labor–ProgressiveOscar ROY369


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