Albert Augustine "Bert" Edwards (6 November 1887 – 24 August 1963) was an Australian politician. Before entering politics he held various jobs as a stall keeper, marine store dealer and hotel keeper; he was also prominent on Adelaide City Council

City of Adelaide

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. In 1917 he was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly

South Australian House of Assembly

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 as the Labor

Australian Labor Party

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 member for Adelaide

Electoral district of Adelaide

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, serving until 1931 when his seat was vacated by absence without leave. He died in 1963.