Electoral district of Mount Morgan
Australian electorate
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The electoral district of Mount Morgan was a Legislative Assembly electorate in the state of Queensland, Australia, centred on the town of Mount Morgan.
| Mount Morgan Queensland—Legislative Assembly | |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Created | 1912 |
| Abolished | 1932 |
| Namesake | Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Demographic | Rural |
| Coordinates | 23°39′S 150°23′E |
History
Mount Morgan was created by the Electoral Districts Act of 1911, taking effect at the 1912 state election, and existed until the 1932 state election.[1] It was based on the former electorates of Logan and Maree.[1]
When Mount Morgan was abolished in 1932, its area was incorporated into the electoral district of Fitzroy.[1]
Members
The following people were elected in the seat of Mount Morgan:[1][2]
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Crawford | Ministerial | Apr 1912 – May 1915 | |
| James Stopford | Labor | May 1915 – Jun 1932 | |
- Crawford previously represented Fitzroy (1909–1912).[2]
- Stopford subsequently represented Maryborough (1932–1936).[2]