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Australian Electoral Division in Victoria . It is named for Alfred Deakin , three times Prime Minister Of Australia . The division was created in 1937 , initially as a rural seat, but since 1949 it has been located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne , today taking in Blackburn , Forest Hill , Mitcham Nunawading , and Ringwood . Although it has usually been a marginal seat, it has been held by either the UAP or the Liberal Party except for one brief break since its creation.


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