Victoria
Named after the Murray River which was named by Charles Sturt (1795–1869) in 1830 after Sir George Murray, Colonial Secretary.
The division of Murray covers an area of approximately 15 907 sq km. Its boundaries extend from Lalbert situated in the north west corner of the division south to Serpentine, bordering the divisions of Bendigo, Indi and McEwen. It extends east to Dookie and north along the State border.
The main towns include Cobram, Cohuna, Echuca, Kerang, Kyabram, Mooroopna, Murchison, Nathalia, Numurkah, Rochester, Rushworth, Shepparton and Tatura.
Sheep, wheat, dairy and fruit processing industries.
1948/1949
For Current Members information, browse the Parliament of Australia Members page.
AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Rural
3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
---|---|---|
Enrolment: 83 571 Informal Vote: 3.42% Turnout: 96.05% Seat Status: Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
|
Enrolment: 84 898 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
|
Enrolment: 85 651 Informal Vote: 3.53% Turnout: 96.29% Seat Status: Safe Liberal Two Party Preferred:
|