Abbotsford Victoria—Legislative Assembly | |
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State | Victoria |
Created | 1904 |
Abolished | 1927 |
Namesake | Abbotsford, Victoria |
Demographic | Metropolitan |
Coordinates | 37°48′35″S145°0′0″E / 37.80972°S 145.00000°E |
Electoral district of Abbotsford was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Victoria.
Abbotsford was created by the post-Federation Electoral Districts Boundaries Act 1903 [1] coming into effect in 1904 when 42 districts were abolished (including Jolimont and West Richmond) and 24 new ones created resulting in 65 districts. [1] [2]
The district of Abbotsford was defined as:
Commencing at the intersection of Hoddle-street and Bridge-road ; thence north by Hoddle-street to Reilly-street; [a] thence east by that street to the Merri Creek ; thence southerly by that creek and the Yarra River to Campbell's-parade ; [b] thence west by Campbell's-parade to Gleadell-street; thence north by that street to Highett-street; thence west by that street to Church-street; thence south by Church-street to Bridge-road ; and thence west by Bridge-road to the commencing point. [1]
Member | Party | Term | |
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William Beazley | Labour | 1904 – 1912 | |
Gordon Webber | Labor | 1912 – 1927 |
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