Division of Angas (1949–1977)
The Division of Angas was an Australian Electoral Division in South Australia. The division was created in 1949 and abolished in 1977. It was named for George Fife Angas, a South Australian pioneer.
| Angas Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1949 |
| Abolished | 1977 |
| Namesake | George Fife Angas |
Angas was based in eastern and north-eastern rural areas including Mount Barker, Murray Bridge and Renmark. Until 1955 the seat had originally continued north, half way to the northern border of South Australia. From that point, the seat's boundaries remained relatively stable. It was a safe to very safe seat for the Liberal Party throughout its history.
Members
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Alexander Downer (1910–1981) |
Liberal | 10 December 1949 – 23 April 1964 |
Served as minister under Menzies. Resigned in order to become the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
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Geoffrey Giles (1923–1990) |
Liberal | 20 June 1964 – 10 December 1977 |
Previously a member of the South Australian Legislative Council. Transferred to the Division of Wakefield after Angas was abolished in 1977 |
Election results
See also
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