Electoral district of Sandhurst South

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Sandhurst South
VictoriaLegislative Assembly
State Victoria
Created1889
Abolished1904
DemographicUrbanised Rural

Sandhurst South was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly [1] in the Australian state of Victoria from 1889 to 1904. [1] It was based on an area south of the town of Sandhurst (now Bendigo) south-east of High street and the south west of Russell-street, Strathfieldsaye shire and most of Marong shire. [2]

In 1904, Sandhurst South (and Electoral district of Sandhurst) were abolished and two new districts created, Bendigo West and Bendigo East. [1]

Members

MemberTerm
David Chaplin Sterry April 1889 – May 1904

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Re-Member (Former Members)". State Government of Victoria. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  2. "The Electoral Districts Alteration Bill". The Argus. Trove. 5 November 1888. Retrieved 6 May 2013.