Electoral district of Woolloongabba
| Woolloongabba Queensland—Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Created | 1888 |
| Abolished | 1912 |
| Namesake | Woolloongabba |
| Demographic | Metropolitan |
| Coordinates | 27°29′S 153°02′E / 27.483°S 153.033°ECoordinates: 27°29′S 153°02′E / 27.483°S 153.033°E |
The electoral district of Woolloongabba was a Legislative Assembly electorate in the state of Queensland, Australia.
History
Woolloongabba was created in the 1887 redistribution, taking effect at the 1888 election.[1] It was located in south Brisbane based on Kangaroo Point.[1]
Woolloongabba was abolished at the 1912 state election, changing only marginally to become the Electoral district of Maree.[1]
Members
The following people were elected in the seat of Woolloongabba:[1][2]
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Stephens | Ministerial / Opposition | 12 May 1888 – 28 Mar 1896 | |
| Thomas Dibley | Labor / Ministerial | 28 Mar 1896 – 18 May 1907 | |
| George Blockslidge | Opposition | 18 May 1907 – 5 Feb 1908 | |
| David Hunter | Opposition / Ministerial | 5 Feb 1908 – 27 Apr 1912 | |
- Tucker went on to represent Townsville West 1972 to 1974.
See also
- Electoral districts of Queensland
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly by year
- Category:Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly by name
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860 – 2012" (PDF). Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ↑ "Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860–2012 and of the Legislative Council 1860–1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
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