What is the Division of Sturt?

Q: What is the Division of Sturt?


A: The Division of Sturt is an Australian electoral division in South Australia.

Q: When was it set up?


A: It was set up in 1949.

Q: Who is it named after?


A: It is named after Captain Charles Sturt, an explorer and the first European to visit the Murray River.

Q: What suburbs are included in the Division of Sturt?


A: The Adelaide suburbs of Athelstone, Burnside, Campbelltown, Dernancourt, Frewville, Gilles Plains, Glynde, Glenside, Hectorville, Highbury, Hillcrest, Holden Hill, Kensington Payneham and Rostrevor are all included in the Division of Sturt.

Q: Where did Captain Charles Sturt explore?


A: Captain Charles Sturt explored the Murray River.

Q: What year did he become the first European to visit this area?


A: He became the first European to visit this area in 1829.

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