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Australian Electoral Commission
Queensland
Named after David Bowman (1860–1916), a Member of the Queensland Parliament (1904–1916).
It covers an area of approximately 600 sq km from Wynnum in the north to Thornlands in the south and also includes Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island.
The main suburbs include Alexandra Hills, Birkdale, Capalaba, Cleveland, Lota, Manly, Thorneside, Thornlands and Wynnum.
The area is mostly residential with some crops, poultry, oil refinery, shipping, various light industries and tourism.
1949
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Outer Metropolitan
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 80 403 Informal Vote: 2.64% Turnout: 95.02% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 82 319 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 87 122 Informal Vote: 4.75% Turnout: 95.48% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.