(1) Morton W. MacAuley , usually known as M. W. MacAuley , was a politician in Edmonton and a municipal council in Alberta , Canada .
(2) Morton W. MacAuley , usually known as M. W. MacAuley was a politician in Alberta , Canada and a municipal councillor in Edmonton .

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[I]