Division of Murray
former Australian federal electoral division
The Division of Murray was an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria.
| Murray Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
 Division of Murray (green) in Victoria | |
| Created | 1949 |
| Abolished | 2019 |
| Namesake | Murray River |
| Area | 16,229 km2 (6,266.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
It was located in the north of the state, next to the Murray River, which forms Victoria's border with New South Wales. It included the towns of Shepparton, Echuca, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Boort and Bridgewater.
Murray was created in 1949. It was named after the Murray River, which itself was named after British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies Sir George Murray.
The Division was abolished in 2019 and renamed Nicholls.
Members
change| Images | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
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(Sir) John McEwen | Country | 1949–1971 | Previously held the Division of Indi. Served as minister under Robert Menzies, Harold Holt and John Gorton. Served as Prime Minister from 1967 to 1968. Served as Deputy Prime Minister under Gorton. Resigned in order to retire from politics. | |
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Bruce Lloyd | Country | 1971–1975 | Retired | |
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Sharman Stone (1951–) |
Liberal | 1996-2016 | Served as minister under John Howard. Retired | |
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Damian Drum (1960–) |
Nationals | 2016-2019 | Previously a member of the Victorian Legislative Council. Transferred to the Division of Nicholls after Murray was abolished in 2019 | |
It was first held by Rt Hon Sir John McEwen, who was the caretaker Prime Minister of Australia after the disappearance of Harold Holt.
Election results
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change- Dr. Sharman Stone's website Archived 2013-02-25 at the Wayback Machine
| Preceded by Higgins |
Division represented by the Prime Minister 1967–1968 John McEwan |
Succeeded by Higgins |