Electoral Districts / PLAYFORD Sir Thomas Playford (1896-1981) was Premier of South Australia from 1938 to 1965, a record term. His objective was to change the basis of the State's economy from an over-reliance on primary industry to an industry based footing. The Whyalla steel-works and ship-yard, the Port Stanvac oil refinery, the Housing and Electricity Trusts were established in his time. Area:approx. 21.4km2 Location: Situated some 10 km north-east of the Adelaide CBD. Largely residential with some light industry. History: Created in 1969, members have been: Surname First Name Party Period McRAE Terence M. LAB/ALP 1970 - 1989 QUIRKE John A. ALP 1989 - 1997 SNELLING John J. (Jack) ALP 1997 -