Shire of Myrtleford
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| Shire of Myrtleford Victoria |
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Location in Victoria
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| Population | 4,370 (1992)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 5.5/km2 (14.1/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1960 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 800 km2 (308.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Myrtleford | ||||||||||||||
| County | Bogong, Delatite | ||||||||||||||
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The Shire of Myrtleford was a local government area about 280 kilometres (174 mi) northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 800 square kilometres (308.9 sq mi), and existed from 1960 until 1994.
History
Myrtleford was created from parts of the Shire of Bright on 31 May 1960.[2]
On 18 November 1994, the Shire of Myrtleford was abolished, and, along with the Shire of Bright and various surrounding districts, was merged into the newly created Alpine Shire.[3]
Myrtleford was not divided into ridings, and its nine councillors represented the entire district.
Towns and localities
- Barwidgee
- Buffalo River
- Merriang
- Myrtleford
- Ovens
Population
| Year | Population |
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| 1954 | |
| 1958 | * |
| 1961 | 3,770 |
| 1966 | 979 |
| 1971 | 4,434 |
| 1976 | 4,147 |
| 1981 | 4,170 |
| 1986 | 4,285 |
| 1991 | 4,314 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
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