Who could vote in Qld in 1860?

Who could vote in Qld in 1860?

1860 Queensland’s first election was held. The voting franchise (those entitled to vote) was restricted to: adult males (aged 21 years and over) with a three year residence qualification, or six months if owner or lessee of property. Multiple registration and voting was possible through multiple property ownership.

Can I search the Australian electoral roll?

You can access the NSW electoral rolls in the Library in online, microfiche and print formats.

How many adults are in Queensland?

4,703,193 people
In the 2016 Census, there were 4,703,193 people in Queensland. Of these 49.4% were male and 50.6% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 4.0% of the population. The median age of people in Queensland was 37 years.

How many electors are on the Queensland electoral roll?

Qualification (residence, freehold, leasehold or householder) This Commonwealth roll was the first since the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901 and provides information on 227,115 electors in Queensland who were registered to vote.

How many people voted in Queensland in 1895?

The electoral rolls for Queensland in 1895, which totals about 2500 pages in two volumes, are divided into the electoral districts of Queensland. Arranged alphabetically by district you will find details of an estimated 98,240 men who resided in Queensland in this era, and who were qualified (and registered) to vote.

Where can I get a copy of the Australian electoral roll?

An electronic copy of the current electoral roll is available for public inspection at any AEC office. Please note the following advice from the AEC website: “The roll is not available for sale in any format.

What was the electoral division of Queensland in 1959?

Queensland electoral divisions in 1959 were Bowman, Brisbane, Capricornia, Darling Downs, Dawson, Fisher, Griffith, Herbert, Kennedy, Leichhardt, Lilley, Maranoa, McPherson, Moreton, Oxley, Petrie, Ryan and Wide Bay. This database provides information on 783,079 electors in Queensland who were registered to vote on the Commonwealth Roll of 1959.