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Australian Electoral Commission
Western Australia
Named after Alfred Canning (1860–1936), surveyor, who pioneered stock roads and rabbit proof fences in Western Australia.
It covers an area of approximately 4174 sq km from the south-east metropolitan areas of Perth to the adjoining rural areas in the east and south, including the Shires of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Murray and Waroona.
The main suburbs include Armadale, Huntingdale, Kelmscott, Roleystone, Southern River, Westfield and Wungong. Other localities include Byford, Cardup, Dwellingup, Forrestdale, Halls Head, Jarrahdale, Mundijong, North Dandalup, Oakford, Pinjarra, Ravenswood, Serpentine, Waroona and Yunderup.
Some heavy and light industry, bauxite mining, stone and citrus fruits, beef and dairy farming, market gardens and forestry.
1948/1949
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Outer Metropolitan/Provincial
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 80 030 Informal Vote: 4.81% Turnout: 95.25% Seat Status: Marginal Labor Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 81 907 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 76 632 Informal Vote: 5.14% Turnout: 95.18% Seat Status: Marginal Liberal Two Party Preferred:
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Following Redistribution of Boundaries in November 2000 |
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Notional Two Party Preferred:
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| Notional Seat Status: Marginal Labor | ||
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.