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RIVERINA
Federal House of Representatives
The information on this page was obtained from Australian Electoral Commission publications and the Australian Bureau of Statistics and was correct at February 2008.
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| Current Member
| Kay Elizabeth HULL |
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| Current Party
| The Nationals |
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| Description
| Rural |
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| Location
| The division is located in the south west of NSW and extends from Adjungbilly and Tumorrama in the east to Carrathool and Gunbar in the west and from Goolgowi, Naradhan and Ungarie in the north to Coleambally, Corobimilla and Uranquinty in the south. The rural cities of Wagga Wagga and Griffith are the largest centres. Towns include Coleambally, Coolamon, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Junee, Leeton, Narrandera, Stockinbingal, Tarcutta, Temora and West Wyalong. |
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| Origin
| Riverina was named after the Riverina area in which it is located. The Riverina is so called because of the number of rivers in the area. Riverina was first proclaimed in 1901. The first election was held for the Division in 1901. |
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| Products/Industries
| Wheat, barley, canola, rice and cereal crops. Fat lambs, wool, poultry, dairying, cattle, ostrich, emu, deer, and goat farming. Food processing, fruit, grapes and wine making. Flour-milling, concrete pipes, steel construction, brick kiln, saw milling, joinery, plaster works and tourism. |
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| State
| NSW |
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| Area
| 42,201 sq kms (approx) |
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| Population
| 134,401 as at 2006 |
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| Enrolled Electors
| 91,652 as at 30/11/07 |
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