Electoral district of Sandridge explained

Sandridge
State:vic
Created:1859
Abolished:1889
Coordinates:-37.8306°N 144.925°W

Sandridge was an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. It existed from 1859 until 1889, when it was abolished and replaced with Port Melbourne, reflecting the name change of the suburb at its centre. Frederick Derham, the last member for the seat, continued as member for Port Melbourne.[1]

Sandridge was defined by the Electoral Act Amendment Act 1858 (taking effect at 1859 elections) as:

Members for Sandridge

MemberPartyTerm
 William NicholsonUnalignedOct 1859 – Aug 1864
 David MooreUnalignedNov 1864 – Dec 1867https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suburb#:~:text=%3A%20an%20outlying%20part%20of%20a,a%20city%20or%20large%20town
 David ThomasUnalignedMar 1868 – Jul  1876
 UnalignedAug 1876 – Feb 1883
 Frederick DerhamUnalignedFeb 1883 – Mar 1889

= elected in a by-election

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Re-Member (Former Members). State Government of Victoria. 16 December 2012.