Shire of Swan Hill
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The Shire of Swan Hill was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria
, Australia
, along the Murray River
. The shire covered an area of 6550 square kilometres (2,529 sq mi), and existed from 1893 until 1995. From 1939 onwards, Swan Hill
itself was managed by a separate entity, ultimately known as the City of Swan Hill
. After a large-scale statewide amalgamation program by the Victorian Government in 1994–1995, they were reunited under the Rural City of Swan Hill
.
severed and incorporated on 26 May 1885 from parts of the East and West Loddon Ridings, and Shire of Mildura
followed suit on 10 January 1890 from the Lower Murray Riding. http://www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/component/daPublicBaseContainer?component=daViewAgency&breadcrumbPath=Home/Access%20the%20Collection/Browse%20The%20Collection/Agency%20Details&entityId=VA%202516
On 30 May 1893, the Shire of Castle Donnington was severed and proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria from what remained of the West Loddon, East Loddon and Lower Murray Ridings. The remainder of the Swan Hill shire was renamed Shire of Kerang
on 31 December 1898, and on 31 May 1904 the Castle Donnington municipality was renamed and gazetted as the Shire of Swan Hill.
A new shire, Walpeup
, was formed in western Victoria on 1 October 1911, taking in some western areas of Swan Hill and sections of five other shires. A small part of the Shire in and near the town of Swan Hill
severed on 31 May 1939 and incorporated as a borough, which became the City of Swan Hill
on 2 April 1964.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the City of Swan Hill
and the Tresco
district of Kerang
into the Rural City of Swan Hill
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
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...
, along the Murray River
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
. The shire covered an area of 6550 square kilometres (2,529 sq mi), and existed from 1893 until 1995. From 1939 onwards, Swan Hill
Swan Hill, Victoria
Swan Hill is a city in the northwest of Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Murray Valley Highway, on the south bank of the Murray River, downstream from the junction of the Loddon River. At the 2006 census, Swan Hill had a population of 9,684.-History:...
itself was managed by a separate entity, ultimately known as the City of Swan Hill
City of Swan Hill
The City of Swan Hill was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1939 until 1995.- History :...
. After a large-scale statewide amalgamation program by the Victorian Government in 1994–1995, they were reunited under the Rural City of Swan Hill
Rural City of Swan Hill
The Rural City of Swan Hill is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-western part of the state. It has an area of 6,103 square kilometres. In 2001 it had a population of 21,000...
.
History
The Swan Hill District, which initially covered most of northwestern Victoria, was incorporated on 8 July 1862, and became a shire on 14 August 1871. The Shire of GordonShire of Gordon
The Shire of Gordon was a Local Government Area located about north-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1885 until 1995.-History:...
severed and incorporated on 26 May 1885 from parts of the East and West Loddon Ridings, and Shire of Mildura
Shire of Mildura
The Shire of Mildura was a Local Government Area located at the northwestern corner pf Victoria, Australia, on the Murray River and the South Australian border. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1890 until 1995. From 1920 onwards, Mildura itself was managed by a separate entity,...
followed suit on 10 January 1890 from the Lower Murray Riding. http://www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/component/daPublicBaseContainer?component=daViewAgency&breadcrumbPath=Home/Access%20the%20Collection/Browse%20The%20Collection/Agency%20Details&entityId=VA%202516
On 30 May 1893, the Shire of Castle Donnington was severed and proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria from what remained of the West Loddon, East Loddon and Lower Murray Ridings. The remainder of the Swan Hill shire was renamed Shire of Kerang
Shire of Kerang
The Shire of Kerang was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1995. From 1966 onwards Kerang itself was managed by a separate entity, the Borough of Kerang...
on 31 December 1898, and on 31 May 1904 the Castle Donnington municipality was renamed and gazetted as the Shire of Swan Hill.
A new shire, Walpeup
Shire of Walpeup
The Shire of Walpeup was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the South Australian border. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1911 until 1995.-History:...
, was formed in western Victoria on 1 October 1911, taking in some western areas of Swan Hill and sections of five other shires. A small part of the Shire in and near the town of Swan Hill
Swan Hill, Victoria
Swan Hill is a city in the northwest of Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Murray Valley Highway, on the south bank of the Murray River, downstream from the junction of the Loddon River. At the 2006 census, Swan Hill had a population of 9,684.-History:...
severed on 31 May 1939 and incorporated as a borough, which became the City of Swan Hill
City of Swan Hill
The City of Swan Hill was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1939 until 1995.- History :...
on 2 April 1964.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the City of Swan Hill
City of Swan Hill
The City of Swan Hill was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1939 until 1995.- History :...
and the Tresco
Tresco, Victoria
Tresco is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 23 km from Swan Hill. It was named after Tresco, Isles of Scilly, England. At the 2006 census, Tresco had a population of 575....
district of Kerang
Shire of Kerang
The Shire of Kerang was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1995. From 1966 onwards Kerang itself was managed by a separate entity, the Borough of Kerang...
into the Rural City of Swan Hill
Rural City of Swan Hill
The Rural City of Swan Hill is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-western part of the state. It has an area of 6,103 square kilometres. In 2001 it had a population of 21,000...
.
Wards
Swan Hill was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors:- North Riding
- South Riding
- Central Riding
Towns and localities
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Lake Boga, Victoria Lake Boga is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is situated within the Rural City of Swan Hill within the Mallee region of north-west Victoria. At the 2006 census, Lake Boga had a population of 725... Manangatang, Victoria Manangatang is a remote town in north-west Victoria, Australia. At the 2006 census, Manangatang had a population of 448. It is sometimes noted for its unusual name, from an Aboriginal term - "manang" meaning land and "kaaiti" meaning water.... Nyah, Victoria Nyah is a town in northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located on the Murray Valley Highway, in the Rural City of Swan Hill Local Government Area, 365 kilometres north west of the state capital, Melbourne... Nyah West, Victoria Nyah West is a town in Victoria, Australia near the Murray River, the border with New South Wales. It is near the Murray Valley Highway , north-west of Melbourne and north-east of Swan Hill.... Piangil, Victoria Piangil is a remote town in Northern Victoria, Australia. It is approximately north west of Swan Hill. At the 2006 census, Piangil had a population of 654.... Robinvale, Victoria Robinvale is a town on the south bank of the Murray River in northern Victoria, Australia. It is connected by a bridge to Euston on the other side of the river in New South Wales. At the 2006 census, Robinvale had a population of 2214.-History:... |
Waitchie, Victoria Waitchie is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 44 km from Swan Hill, Victoria. At the 2006 census, Waitchie had a population of 118.A Post Office opened here on 18 February 1914 and closed in 1977.... Winnambool, Victoria Winnambool is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 47 km from Ouyen, Victoria.... |
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 11,147 |
| 1958 | 11,740* |
| 1961 | 12,785 |
| 1966 | 12,941 |
| 1971 | 12,366 |
| 1976 | 12,270 |
| 1981 | 12,395 |
| 1986 | 11,986 |
| 1991 | 11,433 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.