The Division of Echuca 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 1937. It was named for the town of Echuca. It was located in the Murray Valley area, including the towns of Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester and Shepparton. After 1919, it was a safe seat for the Country Party.
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Members
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James McColl (1844–1929) |
Protectionist | 29 March 1901 – 1904 |
Previously held the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Gunbower. Transferred to the Senate | |
| Free Trade | 1904 – 1906 | ||||
| Anti-Socialist | 1906 – 8 November 1906 | ||||
|
Albert Palmer (1859–1919) |
12 December 1906 – 26 May 1909 |
Died in office | ||
| Liberal | 26 May 1909 – 17 February 1917 | ||||
| Nationalist | 17 February 1917 – 14 August 1919 | ||||
|
William Hill (1866–1939) |
Victorian Farmers' Union | 20 September 1919 – 22 January 1920 |
Served as minister under Bruce. Retired | |
| Country | 22 January 1920 – 7 August 1934 | ||||
|
John McEwen (1900–1980) |
15 September 1934 – 23 October 1937 |
Transferred to the Division of Indi after Echuca was abolished in 1937 |
Election results
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