Division of Bourke facts for kids

The Division of Bourke was an area in Victoria that people voted in. It was like a special zone for elections. This area was created for the very first federal election in Australia in 1901. It stopped being an electoral division in 1949.

What Was the Division of Bourke?

An electoral division is a specific geographic area. People who live in that area vote for someone to represent them in the Australian Parliament. The person they choose becomes a Member of Parliament. The Division of Bourke was one of these voting areas.

Why Was it Called Bourke?

The Division of Bourke was named after Sir Richard Bourke. He was an important person in Australia's history. Sir Richard Bourke was the Governor of New South Wales. This was when the city of Melbourne was first being established.

Where Was Bourke Located?

The Division of Bourke was located in the northern parts of Melbourne. This included suburbs like Brunswick and Coburg. You can even see a map from 1912 at the National Library of Australia. This map shows exactly where the Bourke division was.

Who Represented Bourke?

People living in the Division of Bourke voted for a person to represent them. These people were called Members of Parliament. They worked in the Australian House of Representatives. Here are the people who represented Bourke and when they served:

Important People from Bourke

One of the members for Bourke was Frank Anstey. He was a very important politician. Frank Anstey served as a Minister in the government. He was the Minister for Health. He was also the Minister for Repatriation. This was during the time when James Scullin was the Prime Minister.