Eastern Province (Victoria)
Eastern Province was an electorate of the Victorian Legislative Council, Victoria being a colony in the continent of Australia at the time. 37°0′S 147°0′E
| Eastern Province Victoria—Legislative Council | |
|---|---|
Eastern Province, 1856 | |
| State | Victoria |
| Created | 1856 |
| Abolished | 1882 |
It was one of the six original Provinces of the bi-cameral Legislative Council created in November 1856.
Its area was defined in the Victoria Constitution Act of 1855 as
"Including the County of Anglesey, the proposed County of Rodney, and the Pastoral Districts of the Murray and Gipps’ Land."
Eastern Province was abolished by the Legislative Council Act of 1881 (taking effect at the November 1882 elections).
Eastern Province was replaced by the new provinces of North Eastern and Gippsland of three members each.
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