Division of Moira

Former Australian federal electoral division

Australian electorate
Moira
Australian House of Representatives Division
Created1901
Abolished1906
NamesakeShire of Moira

The Division of Moira was an Australian electoral division in the state of Victoria. It was located in the north-east of the state, covering much of the Shire of Moira, after which it was named. It included the towns of Benalla and Yarrawonga. The division was proclaimed in 1900, and was one of the original 65 divisions to be contested at the first federal election. It was abolished at the redistribution of 13 July 1906.

Members

Image Member Party Term Notes
  Thomas Kennedy
(1860–1929)
Protectionist 29 March 1901 –
12 December 1906
Previously held the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Benalla and Yarrawonga. Failed to win the Division of Echuca after Moira was abolished in 1906

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