The Division of Evans was an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. The division was created in 1949 and abolished in 1977. It was named for George Evans, an early explorer. It was located in the inner western suburbs of Sydney, including Ashfield, Croydon and Drummoyne. It was a marginal seat, held by both the Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party.
Evans Australian House of Representatives Division | |
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Created | 1949 |
Abolished | 1977 |
Namesake | George Evans |
Prior to its abolition in 1977 and except in 1961, Evans was a bellwether seat that was won by the party that formed government afterwards.
Members
editImage | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
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Frederick Osborne (1909–1996) | Liberal | 10 December 1949 – 9 December 1961 | Served as minister under Menzies. Lost seat | ||
James Monaghan (1921–2007) | Labor | 9 December 1961 – 30 November 1963 | Lost seat | ||
Malcolm Mackay (1919–1999) | Liberal | 30 November 1963 – 2 December 1972 | Served as minister under McMahon. Lost seat | ||
Allan Mulder (1928–2009) | Labor | 2 December 1972 – 13 December 1975 | Lost seat | ||
John Abel (1939–2019) | Liberal | 13 December 1975 – 10 November 1977 | Failed to win preselection for the Division of Lowe when Evans was abolished in 1977 |
Election results
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