Division of Murray
| Murray Australian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of Murray (green) in Victoria
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| Created | 1949 |
| MP | Sharman Stone |
| Party | Liberal |
| Namesake | Murray River |
| Area | 16,229 km2 (6,266.1 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Rural |
The Division of Murray is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria.
It is located in the north of the state, next to the Murray River, which forms Victoria's border with New South Wales. It includes 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.
Members[change | change source]
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| (Sir) John McEwen | Country | 1949–1971 | |
| Bruce Lloyd | Country | 1971–1975 | |
| National Country | 1975–1982 | ||
| National | 1982–1996 | ||
| Dr.Sharman Stone | Liberal | 1996–present | |
It was first held by Rt Hon Sir John McEwen, who was the caretaker Prime Minister of Australia after the disappearance of Harold Holt.
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| Preceded by Higgins |
Division represented by the Prime Minister 1967–1968 John McEwan |
Succeeded by Higgins |
