| Portland Victoria—Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
 Boundary in 1851 | |
| State | Victoria |
| Created | 1851 |
| Abolished | 1856 |
| Namesake | Town of Portland |
| Demographic | Urbanised Rural |
The Electoral district of Portland (also known as Town of Portland) was an electorate of the Victorian Legislative Council (Australia).[1]
From 1851 to 1856, this was a district of the unicameral Victorian Legislative Council; initially with one member and two from the enlarged council of 1853.[2] It centred on the town of Portland, Victoria.
In 1856 the Electoral district of Portland (an electorate of the Victorian Legislative Assembly) was created.[2]
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Members
Two members from 1853.
| Member 1 | Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilkinson | Nov. 1851 – Mar. 1856[1] | Member 2 | Term |
| James Henty | Aug. 1853 – Mar. 1856[1] |
References
- ^ a b c "Re-Member (Former Members)". State Government of Victoria. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ a b Edward Sweetman (1920). Constitutional Development of Victoria, 1851-6. Whitcombe & Tombs Limited. p. 182. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
38°20′S 141°36′E / 38.333°S 141.600°E
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