What is the Division of Macquarie?
Q: What is the Division of Macquarie?
A: The Division of Macquarie is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales.
Q: When was the Division of Macquarie set up?
A: The Division of Macquarie was set up for the first federal election in 1901.
Q: Who is the Division of Macquarie named after?
A: The Division of Macquarie is named after Lachlan Macquarie, who was Governor of New South Wales between 1810 and 1821.
Q: Who is the most famous member of the Division of Macquarie?
A: The most famous member of the Division of Macquarie is Ben Chifley (ALP), who was Prime Minister of Australia from 1945 to 1949.
Q: What does the Division of Macquarie include?
A: The Division of Macquarie covers a large area west of Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, and the Hawkesbury region on Sydney's western edge. At different times it has included the city of Bathurst.
Q: Where is the Hawkesbury region located?
A: The Hawkesbury region is located on Sydney's western edge.
Q: What is the significance of the city of Bathurst to the Division of Macquarie?
A: At different times, the city of Bathurst has been included in the Division of Macquarie.
