Electoral district of Brisbane (New South Wales)
Former state electoral district of New South Wales, Australia in the Queensland area
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Brisbane was an electoral district located in the colony of New South Wales, Australia, and was part of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. The district created for the July 1859 election, partly replacing Stanley Boroughs and including the settlement of Brisbane. It was abolished in December 1859 due to the separation of Queensland.[1][2][3]
| Brisbane New South Wales—Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Created | July 1859 |
| Abolished | December 1859 |
| Namesake | Brisbane |
Members for Brisbane
| Member | Party | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Richardson | None | July - December 1859 | |
Election results
Elections in the 1850s
1859
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Richardson (re-elected) | unopposed | ||
