Electoral district of Abbotsford
| Abbotsford Victoria—Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Created | 1904 |
| Abolished | 1927 |
| Namesake | Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Demographic | Metropolitan |
| Coordinates | 37°48′35″S 145°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]
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Beazley | Labour | 1904 – 1912 | |
| Gordon Webber | Labor | 1912 – 1927 | |
- Beazley had previously represented Collingwood from April 1889 to May 1904[2]
- Webber went on to represent Heidelberg from April 1927 to April 1932[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Electoral Districts Boundaries Act 1903". Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "Re-Member (Former Members)". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "History of Fitzroy". Fitzroy Historical Society. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "Bridge Road Heritage Walk". City of Yarra. Retrieved 3 June 2014.