The Electoral district of Town of Melbourne (later known as Electoral district of City of Melbourne)Melbourne was declared a city on 25 June 1847. was an electorate of the New South Wales Legislative Council before it became part of the Colony of Victoria on 1 July 1851.
History Settlers of the Port Phillip District had wanted representation in the New South Wales Legislative Council for some time. In 1843 a representative for the Town of Melbourne (and five members for the Electoral district of Port Phillip). were elected; "But the colonists were not satisfied with government from and by Sydney".
On 1 July 1851, the Port Phillip district (which included Melbourne) was separated from New South Wales under provisions of the Australian Colonies Government Act 1850, and became the Colony of Victoria and the Victorian Legislative Council was created.
Members
Town of Melbourne Member Term Ref Henry Condell 1 Jun 1843 – 1 Feb 1844 Joseph Robinson 12 Mar 1844 – 20 Jun 1848 City of Melbourne Earl Grey 1 Jul 1848 – 31 Oct 1850 William Westgarth 1 Nov 1850 – 20 Jun 1851
Election results 1843
1844
Condell resigned in February 1844.
1848
1850
As Earl Grey had never set foot in the colony, he did not attend the Legislative Council and his seat was vacated by his absence on 31 October 1850.
References
1847 Directory for the District of Port Phillip