Electoral district of Ballarat

Coordinates: 37°33′S 143°51′E / 37.550°S 143.850°E / -37.550; 143.850
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Ballarat
Victoria
Created1927
Abolished1955
DemographicUrban

Ballarat was an

Victoria. It was created in the redistribution preceding the 1927 election, its area mainly consisting of the former districts of Ballarat West and Ballarat East.[1]

For most of its existence, it was held by Premier Thomas Hollway, from 1932 to 1952.

It was abolished in the redistribution preceding the 1955 election, being split into Ballarat North and Ballarat South.

Members for Ballarat

Member Party Term
  William McAdam
Labor
1927-1932
  Thomas Hollway United Australia 1932-1945
 
Liberal / LCP
1945-1952
 
Independent
1952
 
Electoral Reform
1952
  John Sheehan
Labor
1952-1955

Election results

References

37°33′S 143°51′E / 37.550°S 143.850°E / -37.550; 143.850