Division of Northern Melbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Northern MelbourneAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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| Created | 1901 |
| Abolished | 1906 |
| Namesake | Northern Melbourne |
The Division of Northern Melbourne was an area in Victoria, Australia, where people voted for a representative in the Australian Parliament. Think of it like a special voting district.
This division was one of the very first 75 areas created for Australia's first national election in 1901. It was located in the inner northern parts of Melbourne. This included suburbs like Carlton, North Melbourne, and Fitzroy. The Division of Northern Melbourne existed for only a short time. It was removed in 1906 when the voting area maps were redrawn. Most of its area then became part of the new Division of Batman.
Who Represented Northern Melbourne?
Meet the Member for Northern Melbourne
The Division of Northern Melbourne had only one person represent it during its short history. This person was H. B. Higgins.
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| H. B. Higgins | Protectionist | 1901–1906 | |
H. B. Higgins's Role in Government
H. B. Higgins was an important figure in early Australian politics. He served as the Attorney General from 1904 to 1905. The Attorney General is the main legal advisor to the government.
After his time in parliament, Higgins was given a very important job. In 1906, he became a Justice of the High Court of Australia. The High Court is Australia's highest court, and its justices make big decisions about the country's laws.
