Electoral district of Flemington explained

Flemington
State:vic
Lifespan:1904–1945, 1955–1967
Namesake:suburb of Flemington
Class:Metropolitan

Flemington was an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1] It was created in 1904 with the abolition of Essendon and Flemington. The new seat was won by the former Labor member for the abolished seat, Edward Warde.

Flemington was abolished in 1945 when several new districts were created, including Moonee Ponds.[1] Flemington was created again in 1955 but was abolished once more in 1967, with its territory being incorporated into Essendon.

Members

First incarnation 1904–1945
MemberPartyTerm
 Edward WardeLabor1904–1925
 Jack HollandLabor1925–1945
Second incarnation 1955–1967
MemberPartyTerm
 Jack HollandLabor1955
 Kevin Holland  Labor1956–1967

Election results

See main article: Electoral results for the district of Flemington.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Re-Member (Former Members) . State Government of Victoria . 24 May 2014.