Electoral district of Colac, Electoral district in Victoria, Australia
The Electoral district of Colac was a political division in southeastern Victoria covering multiple areas including Nalangil, Warrion, Irrewarra, and Elliminyt. It served as the administrative framework for organizing legislative elections across both urban and rural communities in the region.
This electoral division was created in 1856 as one of the original districts for the Victorian Legislative Assembly. It existed briefly before being abolished in 1859 as boundaries were redrawn.
The electoral district represented both urban and rural communities, reflecting the diverse population distribution and local interests of southeastern Victoria.
There is little to see physically at this location today since it is a historical administrative boundary that no longer exists. Information about this district can be found in local archives and historical records in Victoria.
The inaugural election in 1856 resulted in an exact tie with both candidates receiving 46 votes. The returning officer's decision to award the seat to Rutherford demonstrates an unusual electoral resolution from that era.
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