City of Portland (Victoria)
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The City of Portland was a Local Government Area located about 360 kilometres (224 mi) west-southwest of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The city covered an area of 34.14 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi), and existed from 1855 until 1994. Its area was surrounded by the Shire of Heywood
, itself formerly known as Portland, and the Southern Ocean
.
in 1863 and a town on 19 November 1949. It was proclaimed as a city on 28 October 1985.
On 23 September 1994, the City was abolished, and merged with most of the Shires of Glenelg
and Heywood
into the Shire of Glenelg.
The City of Portland was not subdivided into wards, and the nine councillors represented the entire area.
* 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 34.14 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi), and existed from 1855 until 1994. Its area was surrounded by the Shire of Heywood
Shire of Heywood
The Shire of Heywood was a Local Government Area located about west-southwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994. It was for most of its life known as the Shire of Portland....
, itself formerly known as Portland, and the Southern Ocean
Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean, generally taken to be south of 60°S latitude and encircling Antarctica. It is usually regarded as the fourth-largest of the five principal oceanic divisions...
.
History
Portland was first incorporated as a municipal district on 17 December 1855. It became 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 and a town on 19 November 1949. It was proclaimed as a city on 28 October 1985.
On 23 September 1994, the City was abolished, and merged with most of the Shires of Glenelg
Shire of Glenelg (former)
The Shire of Glenelg was a Local Government Area located about west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1863 until 1994.-History:...
and Heywood
Shire of Heywood
The Shire of Heywood was a Local Government Area located about west-southwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994. It was for most of its life known as the Shire of Portland....
into the Shire of Glenelg.
The City of Portland was not subdivided into wards, and the nine councillors represented the entire area.
Towns and Localities
- PortlandPortland, VictoriaThe city of Portland is the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Victoria, Australia. It is the main urban centre of the Shire of Glenelg. It is located on Portland Bay.-History:...
- Portland North
- Portland West
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 4,759 |
| 1958 | 5,560* |
| 1961 | 6,014 |
| 1966 | 6,674 |
| 1971 | 8,216 |
| 1976 | 8,298 |
| 1981 | 9,353 |
| 1986 | 10,934 |
| 1991 | 10,115 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.