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Division of Melbourne
Melbourne is an Australian Electoral Division of Victoria.
Created in 1901, Melbourne division encompasses the City of Melbourne and the suburbs of Abbotsford, Ascot Vale, Carlton, Clifton Hill, Colllingwood, Docklands, East Melbourne , Fitzroy, Flemington, Kensington, Parkville and Richmond. Brunswick is shared with the Division of Wills . The area has heavy and light engineering, extensive manufacturing, commercial and retail activities (including Melbourne markets and central business district), dockyards, clothing and footwear industries, warehousing and distributing of whitegoods, building and other general goods.
This capital city electorate's northern boundary is formed by Brunswick and Maribyrnong Roads between the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Merri Creek.
A safe Labor seat, Melbourne has been held by the ALP since 1904, with former Opposition Leader Arthur Calwell the highest profile member.
Members
- Hon Sir Malcolm McEacharn (Prot) 1901-04
- Dr William Maloney (Lab, ALP) 1904-40
- Rt Hon Arthur Calwell (ALP) 1940-72
- Ted Innes (ALP) 1972-83
- Hon Gerry Hand (ALP) 1983-93
- Lindsay Tanner (ALP) 1993-
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