Electoral district of Port Fairy
| Port Fairy Victoria—Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
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Port Fairy is in current Moyne Shire | |
| State | Victoria |
| Created | 1889 |
| Abolished | 1927 |
| Demographic | Rural |
Coordinates: 38°22′S 142°14′E / 38.367°S 142.233°E Port Fairy was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Victoria from 1889 to 1927.[1] It was created when the Electoral district of Belfast was renamed. Bryan O'Loghlen was the last member for Belfast, serving 1888–1889.[1]
It centred on the coastal town of Port Fairy in western Victoria. It was replaced in 1927 by the Electoral district of Port Fairy and Glenelg.[1]
In 2002, Port Fairy was incorporated into the South-West Coast electorate. Dennis Napthine has been the sitting member since 2002.[2]
Members for Port Fairy
| Member | Term |
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| Bryan O'Loghlen | April 1889 – September 1894 |
| James Francis Duffus | October 1894 – September 1897 |
| Bryan O'Loghlen | October 1897 – October 1900 |
| James Francis Duffus | November 1900[3] – December 1908 |
| Jeremiah Wall | December 1908 – October 1911 |
| James Francis Duffus | December 1911 – November 1914 |
| Henry Bailey | November 1914 – March 1927 |
References
- 1 2 3 "Re-Member (Former Members)". State Government of Victoria. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ↑ "South-West Coast District profile". Victorian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Country Electorates". Portland Guardian. 2 November 1900. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
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