| Federal | yes |
|---|---|
| State | vic |
| Created | 1949 |
| Abolished | 1969 |
| Namesake | George Higinbotham |
The Division of Higinbotham was an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The seat 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.[1]
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.[1]
Members
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Timson (1909–1960) | Liberal | 10 December 1949 – 16 October 1960 | Died in office | ||
| 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[2] | |||
Election results
References
- ^ "Division of Higinbotham, Victoria". Psephos: Adam Carr's Electoral Archive. Archived 20 January 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Democrats founder Chipp dies". ABC News. 29 August 2006. Archived 28 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 27 November 2025.