Division of Darebin
The Division of Darebin was an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was created in 1949, and was named for the Darebin Creek. It was located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, including Heidelberg, Preston, Reservoir and Thornbury. It was a fairly safe seat for the Australian Labor Party.
| Darebin Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1949 |
| Abolished | 1969 |
| Namesake | Darebin Creek |
The seat was abolished in 1969, and largely replaced by the current Division of Scullin.
Members
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Tom Andrews (1900–1974) |
Labor | 10 December 1949 – April 1955 |
Lost seat | |
| Labor (Anti-Communist) | April 1955 – 10 December 1955 | ||||
 |
Robert Holt (1913–1985) |
Labor | 10 December 1955 – 14 October 1958 |
Previously held the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Portland. Retired | |
 |
Frank Courtnay (1903–1980) |
Labor | 22 November 1958 – 29 September 1969 |
Retired after Darebin was abolished in 1969 |
Election results
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