| Northern Melbourne AustralianHouse of RepresentativesDivision | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1901 |
| Abolished | 1906 |
| Namesake | NorthernMelbourne |
TheDivision of Northern Melbourne was anAustralian Electoral Division in thestate ofVictoria. It was located in the inner northern suburbs ofMelbourne, and was named accordingly. It included parts of the suburbs ofCarlton,North Melbourne andFitzroy. At the redistribution of 13 July 1906, it was abolished and replaced by theDivision of Batman.[1]
The division was held by one member,H. B. Higgins, who wasAttorney General from 1904 to 1905. He did not contest Batman at the 1906 election, as he was appointed a Justice of theHigh Court of Australia in 1906.[2]
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. B. Higgins (1851–1929) | Protectionist | 30 March 1901 – 12 October 1906 | Previously held theVictorian Legislative Assembly seat ofGeelong. Served as minister underWatson. Resigned to become aJustice of theHigh Court |
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