City of Footscray
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The City of Footscray was a Local Government Area located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The city covered an area of 17.1 square kilometres (6.6 sq mi), and existed from 1859 until 1994.
in 1863. It became a town on 25 February 1887, and was proclaimed a City on 23 January 1891. On 6 January 1922 and 5 February 1941, Footscray annexed land previously part of the Shire of Werribee
, which became the West Ward (later to be known as Kingsville Ward). Further additions to this ward were made at the expense of the City of Williamstown
on 12 May 1943.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Footscray was abolished, and merged into the newly-created City of Maribyrnong
along with parts of the City of Sunshine
. The only exception was the suburb of South Kingsville
, which joined the neighbouring council of Hobsons Bay
.
Prior to the 1988 elections an additional Middle Ward existed.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
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 city covered an area of 17.1 square kilometres (6.6 sq mi), and existed from 1859 until 1994.
History
Footscray was first incorporated as a municipality on 10 June 1859, and was made a boroughBorough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
in 1863. It became a town on 25 February 1887, and was proclaimed a City on 23 January 1891. On 6 January 1922 and 5 February 1941, Footscray annexed land previously part of the Shire of Werribee
City of Wyndham
The City of Wyndham is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the outer south-western suburbs of Melbourne, between Melbourne and the regional city of Geelong. It has an area of and at the 2006 Census Wyndham had a population of 112,695....
, which became the West Ward (later to be known as Kingsville Ward). Further additions to this ward were made at the expense of the City of Williamstown
City of Williamstown
The City of Williamstown was a Local Government Area located about southwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1919 until 1994.-History:...
on 12 May 1943.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Footscray was abolished, and merged into the newly-created City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
The City of Maribyrnong is a Local Government Area located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It comprises the inner western suburbs between 5 and 10 kilometres from the Melbourne city centre...
along with parts of the City of Sunshine
City of Sunshine
The City of Sunshine was a Local Government Area located about west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994.-History:...
. The only exception was the suburb of South Kingsville
South Kingsville, Victoria
South Kingsville is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay...
, which joined the neighbouring council of Hobsons Bay
City of Hobsons Bay
The City of Hobsons Bay is a Local Government Area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It comprises the south-western suburbs between 6 and 20 km from the Melbourne city centre....
.
Wards
At dissolution, Footscray was divided into four wards, each electing three councillors:- North West Ward
- North Ward
- South Ward
- Kingsville Ward (formerly West Ward)
Prior to the 1988 elections an additional Middle Ward existed.
Suburbs
- FootscrayFootscray, VictoriaFootscray is a suburb 5 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Footscray had a population of 11,401....
- KingsvilleKingsville, VictoriaKingsville is a suburb 9 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Kingsville had a population of 3350....
- MaribyrnongMaribyrnong, VictoriaMaribyrnong is a suburb 8 km north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong, part of River Ward. At the 2006 Census, Maribyrnong had a population of 8242....
(shared with City of SunshineCity of SunshineThe City of Sunshine was a Local Government Area located about west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994.-History:...
) - SeddonSeddon, VictoriaSeddon is a suburb 7 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia lying between Footscray and Yarraville. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Seddon had a population of 4651...
- South KingsvilleSouth Kingsville, VictoriaSouth Kingsville is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay...
- SpotswoodSpotswood, VictoriaSpotswood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay...
(shared with City of WilliamstownCity of WilliamstownThe City of Williamstown was a Local Government Area located about southwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1919 until 1994.-History:...
) - West FootscrayWest Footscray, VictoriaWest Footscray is a suburb 7 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, West Footscray had a population of 9776.-Medicine:...
- YarravilleYarraville, VictoriaYarraville is a suburb 6 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2006 Census, Yarraville had a population of 12,726....
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 57,915 |
| 1958 | 61,700* |
| 1961 | 60,734 |
| 1966 | 58,666 |
| 1971 | 57,810 |
| 1976 | 51,635 |
| 1981 | 49,756 |
| 1986 | 47,330 |
| 1991 | 46,844 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.