Division of Coolgardie
The Division of Coolgardie was an Australian electoral division in Western Australia. The division was proclaimed in 1900, and was one of the original 65 divisions to be contested at the first federal election. It was abolished in 1913. It was named for the gold-mining centre of Coolgardie, on which it was based. It was a safe seat for the Australian Labor Party.
| Coolgardie Australian House of Representatives Division | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1901 |
| Abolished | 1913 |
| Namesake | Coolgardie |
Members
| Image | Member | Party | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hugh Mahon (1857–1931) |
Labor | 29 March 1901 – 31 May 1913 |
Served as minister under Watson and Fisher. Failed to win the Division of Dampier when Coolgardie was abolished in 1913.
Later elected to the Division of Kalgoorlie at 1913 by-election |
Election results
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