Electoral district of York

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York
Western AustraliaLegislative Assembly
StateWestern Australia
Dates current1890–1950
NamesakeYork

York was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Western Australia from 1890 to 1950.

The district was based on the rural town of York lying to the east of Perth. It was one of the original 30 seats contested at the 1890 election.

York was abolished at the 1950 election. Its last member, Charles Perkins of the Country Party, transferred to the seat of Roe.

Members[edit]

Member Party Term
  Stephen Henry Parker Non-aligned 1890–1892
  Frederick Monger Ministerial 1892–1903
  Richard Burges Ministerial 1903–1905
  Frederick Monger Ministerial 1905–1911
  Liberal 1911–1914
  Harry Griffiths Country 1914–1921
  Charles Latham Country 1921–1923
  Country (MCP) 1923–1924
  Nationalist 1924–1928
  Country 1928–1942
  Charles Perkins Country 1942–1950

Election results[edit]