Division of Burke (1949–1955)
The Division of Burke was an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was named after Robert O'Hara Burke, an explorer who led the Victorian expedition in 1860, the first white explorer to cross Australia from south to north. The division was created in 1949 and replaced the similarly located and pronounced division of Bourke. It was located in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, including Brunswick and Fitzroy.[1] It was a safe seat for the Australian Labor Party. It was abolished in 1955.
| Burke Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1949 |
| Abolished | 1955 |
| Namesake | Robert O'Hara Burke |
Members
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Ted Peters (1897–1980) |
Labor | 10 December 1949 – 10 December 1955 |
Transferred to the Division of Scullin after Burke was abolished in 1955 |
Election results
See also
References
- "ELECTORAL DIVISION OF Bourke". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 27 May 1954. p. 15. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
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