Shire of Pakenham
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The Shire of Pakenham was a Local Government Area located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 874 square kilometres (337.5 sq mi), and existed from 1862 until 1994.
as well as areas east of Dandenong
as well as the Dandenong Ranges
.
On 23 May 1889, the Scoresby Riding was severed and incorporated as the Shire of Fern Tree Gully. Fern Tree Gully in turn splintered in 1964 to form the City of Knox
and Shire of Sherbrooke
.
In 1902, the Berwick Shire headquarters moved to Pakenham
. The shire was generally rural in character, with fruit growing, dairying and sheep and cattle grazing being the main pursuits. However, from the 1950s onward, the western part around Berwick
and Narre Warren
experienced major residential growth as well as industrial development. On 1 October 1973, the western part split from the Shire and was immediately proclaimed as the City of Berwick
. The remaining rural area was renamed Shire of Pakenham on 1 September 1974.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the Shire of Pakenham was abolished, and merged with sections of the Shire of Sherbrooke
(around Emerald
and Cockatoo
) and the City of Cranbourne
(Koo Wee Rup
and Lang Lang
) to form the new Shire of Cardinia
.
Council met at the Shire Offices in Duncan Drive, Pakenham. The facility is now the headquarters for the Shire of Cardinia
.
Rural:
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
* Includes 20,474 from Berwick district and 12,636 from Pakenham district.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, the state capital of Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The shire covered an area of 874 square kilometres (337.5 sq mi), and existed from 1862 until 1994.
History
The Berwick Roads District was first incorporated on 24 October 1862 and became a Shire on 12 May 1868. At the time, it was a considerably larger area extending well into what is now Melbourne's eastern and southeastern suburbs - including today's City of KnoxCity of Knox
The City of Knox is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of and has a estimated population of 155,969 people.-History:...
as well as areas east of Dandenong
Dandenong, Victoria
Dandenong is a suburb and major urban centre in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Situated on Dandenong Creek and mostly flat land at the foothills of Mount Dandenong, it is the main administrative centre for the City of...
as well as the Dandenong Ranges
Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia...
.
On 23 May 1889, the Scoresby Riding was severed and incorporated as the Shire of Fern Tree Gully. Fern Tree Gully in turn splintered in 1964 to form the City of Knox
City of Knox
The City of Knox is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of and has a estimated population of 155,969 people.-History:...
and Shire of Sherbrooke
Shire of Sherbrooke
The Shire of Sherbrooke was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1963 until 1994...
.
In 1902, the Berwick Shire headquarters moved to Pakenham
Pakenham, Victoria
Pakenham is a satellite suburb of Melbourne on the edge of the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is Cardinia Shire. At the 2006 Census, Pakenham had a population of 19,644...
. The shire was generally rural in character, with fruit growing, dairying and sheep and cattle grazing being the main pursuits. However, from the 1950s onward, the western part around Berwick
Berwick, Victoria
Berwick is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Berwick had a population of 36,420....
and Narre Warren
Narre Warren, Victoria
Narre Warren is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 42 km south east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Narre Warren had a population of 25,667. Narre Warren has a population density of over 2000 people per square...
experienced major residential growth as well as industrial development. On 1 October 1973, the western part split from the Shire and was immediately proclaimed as the City of Berwick
City of Berwick
The City of Berwick was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1973 until 1994.-History:...
. The remaining rural area was renamed Shire of Pakenham on 1 September 1974.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the Shire of Pakenham was abolished, and merged with sections of the Shire of Sherbrooke
Shire of Sherbrooke
The Shire of Sherbrooke was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1963 until 1994...
(around Emerald
Emerald, Victoria
Emerald is a town and semi-rural locality in the Greater Melbourne area, Victoria, Australia, 44 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district, outside the urban area. Its Local Government Area are the Shires of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges...
and Cockatoo
Cockatoo, Victoria
Cockatoo is a town in Victoria, Australia, 48 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Cockatoo had a population of 4,560....
) and the City of Cranbourne
City of Cranbourne
The City of Cranbourne was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994...
(Koo Wee Rup
Koo Wee Rup, Victoria
Koo Wee Rup is a town in Victoria, Australia, 63 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
and Lang Lang
Lang Lang, Victoria
Lang Lang is a town in Victoria, Australia, 73 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
) to form the new Shire of Cardinia
Shire of Cardinia
Cardinia Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located south-east of Melbourne between the Western Port bay and the Yarra Ranges on the outskirts of Melbourne...
.
Council met at the Shire Offices in Duncan Drive, Pakenham. The facility is now the headquarters for the Shire of Cardinia
Shire of Cardinia
Cardinia Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located south-east of Melbourne between the Western Port bay and the Yarra Ranges on the outskirts of Melbourne...
.
Wards
The shire was divided into four ridings on 1 April 1988, each of which elected three councillors:- Beacon Hills Ward
- Iona Ward
- Ranges Ward
- Toomuc Ward
Suburbs and Localities
Outer Metropolitan:- BeaconsfieldBeaconsfield, VictoriaBeaconsfield is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 46 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
(split with City of BerwickCity of BerwickThe City of Berwick was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1973 until 1994.-History:...
) - Beaconsfield UpperBeaconsfield Upper, VictoriaBeaconsfield Upper is a town in Victoria, Australia, 45 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- CockatooCockatoo, VictoriaCockatoo is a town in Victoria, Australia, 48 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Cockatoo had a population of 4,560....
- EmeraldEmerald, VictoriaEmerald is a town and semi-rural locality in the Greater Melbourne area, Victoria, Australia, 44 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district, outside the urban area. Its Local Government Area are the Shires of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges...
(split with Shire of SherbrookeShire of SherbrookeThe Shire of Sherbrooke was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1963 until 1994...
) - GembrookGembrook, VictoriaGembrook is a town in Victoria, Australia, 54 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- OfficerOfficer, VictoriaOfficer is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 49 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Officer had a population of 1417.- History :...
- PakenhamPakenham, VictoriaPakenham is a satellite suburb of Melbourne on the edge of the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is Cardinia Shire. At the 2006 Census, Pakenham had a population of 19,644...
- Pakenham South
- Pakenham Upper
Rural:
- BunyipBunyip, VictoriaBunyip is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 77 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- Bunyip NorthBunyip North, VictoriaBunyip North is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia.-References:...
- Cora LynnCora Lynn, VictoriaCora Lynn is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Cora Lynn had a population of 231.-Today:...
- DewhurstDewhurst, VictoriaDewhurst is a bounded locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. It is nearby Emerald and Upper Beaconsfield. It has a population of 700.-Nearby Attractions:...
- GarfieldGarfield, VictoriaGarfield is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 69 km south-east from the Melbourne central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- IonaIona, VictoriaIona is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Iona had a population of 337.-History:...
- MaryknollMaryknoll, VictoriaMaryknoll is a town in Victoria, Australia, 61 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- Nar Nar GoonNar Nar Goon, VictoriaNar Nar Goon is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 61 km southeast from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- Nar Nar Goon NorthNar Nar Goon North, VictoriaNar Nar Goon North is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Nar Nar Goon North had a population of 1108.-Sport and Leisure:...
- TonimbukTonimbuk, VictoriaTonimbuk is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2006 Census, Tonimbuk had a population of 275.-References:...
- Toomuc Valley
- TynongTynong, VictoriaTynong is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 66 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
- VervaleVervale, VictoriaVervale is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia.-History:The Post Office opened as Kirwan's in 1909, was renamed Vervale in 1917 and closed in 1967. -References:...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 12,412 |
| 1958 | 16,580* |
| 1961 | 21,699 |
| 1966 | 28,751 |
| 1971 | 33,110+ |
| 1976 | 14,932 |
| 1981 | 17,876 |
| 1986 | 22,648 |
| 1991 | 27,619 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
* Includes 20,474 from Berwick district and 12,636 from Pakenham district.