The Division of Hughes is an Australian Electoral Division in New South Wales. The division was created in 1955 and is named for Billy Hughes, who was Prime Minister of Australia1915-23. It is located in the southern suburbs of Sydney, including Como, Engadine, Helensburgh and Sutherland. Until 1996 it was generally a safe seat for the Australian Labor Party, but since then it has seemed increasingly secure for the Liberal Party. Maps of electoral Divisions The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member constituencies called Divisions. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rt Hon Billy Hughes William Morris Billy Hughes (September 25, 1862 - October 28, 1952), Australian politician, was the seventh Prime Minister of Australia, the longest-serving member of the Australian Parliament, and one of the most controversial figures in Australian political history. ... The current (25th) Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard (sitting, fifth from left), with his Cabinet, 1999 The office of Prime Minister is in practice the most powerful political office in the Commonwealth of Australia. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Sydney Harbour looking south from the vicinity of the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards the CBD skyline; the Opera House is visible in the background on the left. ... Como is a suburb in Sydney, Australia. ... Helensburgh is a small town in NSW. It is one step beyond Gods Country. Helensburgh is a suburb of the Illawarra. ... The suburb of Sutherland is the seat of Sutherland Shire, Australia. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... The Australian Labor Party or ALP is Australias oldest political party. ... The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian liberal conservative political party. ...
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