Division of Murray
former Australian federal electoral division / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Division of Murray was an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria.
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Murray Australian House of Representatives Division | |
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![]() Division of Murray (green) in Victoria | |
Created | 1949 |
Abolished | 2019 |
Namesake | Murray River |
Area | 16,229 km2 (6,266.1 sq mi) |
Demographic | Rural |
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It was located in the north of the state, next to the Murray River, which forms Victoria's border with New South Wales. It included the towns of Shepparton, Echuca, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Boort and Bridgewater.
Murray was created in 1949. It was named after the Murray River, which itself was named after British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies Sir George Murray.
The Division was abolished in 2019 and renamed Nicholls.