Electoral district of County of Argyle
The Electoral district of County of Argyle was an electorate of the New South Wales Legislative Council at a time when some of its members were elected and the balance were appointed by the Governor.
County of Argyle New South Wales—Legislative Council | |
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1840s map of the County of Argyle | |
State | New South Wales |
Created | 1843 |
Abolished | 1856 |
Namesake | Argyle County |
Coordinates | 34°30′S 150°0′E |
It was created by the 1843 Electoral Districts Act and returned one member. On all four elections, there was only one candidate who was elected unopposed. In 1856 the unicameral Legislative Council was abolished and replaced with an elected Legislative Assembly and an appointed Legislative Council. The district was represented by the Legislative Assembly electorate of Argyle.
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