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Division of Corinella (1901–1906)

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Former Australian federal electoral division

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Australian electorate
Corinella
Australian House of Representatives Division
Created1901
Abolished1906
NamesakeCorinella region

The Division of Corinella was an Australian electoral division in the state of Victoria. The division was proclaimed in 1900, and was one of the original 65 divisions to be contested at the first federal election. It was abolished in 1906. It was named for the Corinella gold mining district in central Victoria and was based on the town of Castlemaine.

Members

Image Member Party Term Notes
  James McCay
(1864–1930)
Protectionist 29 March 1901
12 December 1906
Previously held the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Castlemaine. Served as minister under Reid. Failed to win the Division of Corio after Corinella was abolished in 1906

Election results

Main article: Electoral results for the Division of Corinella (1901–06)

See also

Electoral divisions of the Australian House of Representatives in Victoria
Labor (25)
Liberal (6)
Nationals (3)
Independent (4)
Greens (1)
Abolished


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