The Division of Higinbotham was an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was created in 1949 and abolished in 1969, when it was renamed Hotham. It was named for George Higinbotham, a leading Victorian colonial politician and judge. It was located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Bentleigh, Highett, Moorabbin and Sandringham. It was a fairly safe seat for the Liberal Party.
| Higinbotham Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1949 |
| Abolished | 1969 |
| Namesake | George Higinbotham |
Members
edit| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
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Frank Timson (1909–1960) |
Liberal | 10 December 1949 – 16 October 1960 |
Died in office | |
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Don Chipp (1925–2006) |
10 December 1960 – 25 October 1969 |
Served as minister under Holt, McEwen and Gorton. Transferred to the newly created Division of Hotham after Higinbotham was abolished in 1969 |
Election results
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