City of Shepparton
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The City of Shepparton was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley
region about 180 kilometres (112 mi) north of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The City covered an area of 26.71 square kilometres (10.3 sq mi), and existed from 1927 until 1994. It excluded areas such as Mooroopna
and Kialla
which are considered to be suburbs.
was severed and became a borough
. On 16 March 1949 it achieved City status and was proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria on 2 February 1950. The City annexed land in neighbouring districts on 26 May 1948 and 1 October 1961.
On 18 November 1994, the City was abolished, and merged with the Shire of Shepparton
, Shire of Rodney
and some neighbouring districts into the City of Greater Shepparton
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Goulburn Valley
The Goulburn Valley is a region of Victoria, Australia. The region consists of those areas in the catchment of the Goulburn River and other nearby streams, and is part of the Murray-Darling Basin. The Goulburn Valley is bordered on the south by the Great Dividing Range and to the north by the...
region about 180 kilometres (112 mi) north of Melbourne
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 26.71 square kilometres (10.3 sq mi), and existed from 1927 until 1994. It excluded areas such as Mooroopna
Mooroopna, Victoria
Mooroopna is a rural town located north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is on the banks of the Goulburn River opposite the larger town of Shepparton. The Midland Highway crosses the river between the two towns...
and Kialla
Kialla, Victoria
Kialla is a bounded rural locality of the City of Greater Shepparton Local Government Area in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria, Australia. At the 2006 census, Kialla and surrounding area had a population of 4,511....
which are considered to be suburbs.
History
On 31 May 1927, the Shepparton Riding of the Shire of SheppartonShire of Shepparton
The Shire of Shepparton was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1884 until 1994. From 1927 onwards, Shepparton itself was managed by a separate entity,...
was severed and became a borough
Borough
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....
. On 16 March 1949 it achieved City status and was proclaimed by the Governor of Victoria on 2 February 1950. The City annexed land in neighbouring districts on 26 May 1948 and 1 October 1961.
On 18 November 1994, the City was abolished, and merged with the Shire of Shepparton
Shire of Shepparton
The Shire of Shepparton was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1884 until 1994. From 1927 onwards, Shepparton itself was managed by a separate entity,...
, Shire of Rodney
Shire of Rodney
The Shire of Rodney was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, between Kyabram and Shepparton. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1886 until 1994.-History:...
and some neighbouring districts into the City of Greater Shepparton
City of Greater Shepparton
The City of Greater Shepparton is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the northern part of the state. It has an area of 2,420 square kilometres, and in 2001 it had a population of 56,000...
.
Wards
Shepparton was divided into three wards on 31 May 1988, each of which elected three councillors:- Central Ward
- Deakin Ward
- Wilmot Ward
Towns and Localities
- GrahamvaleGrahamvale, VictoriaGrahamvale is a small town in Victoria, Australia that encompasses the outer-most eastern regions of the city of Shepparton. At the 2006 census, Grahamvale had a population of 425....
- SheppartonShepparton, VictoriaShepparton is a city located on the floodplain of the Goulburn River in the north east of Victoria, Australia approximately north-east of Melbourne. It is the fifth largest city in Victoria, Australia. The estimated population of Shepparton's statistical area is 48,926.It began as a sheep station...
- Shepparton North
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 10,848 |
| 1958 | 12,470* |
| 1961 | 13,880 |
| 1966 | 17,504 |
| 1971 | 19,410 |
| 1976 | 21,239 |
| 1981 | 23,579 |
| 1986 | 24,744 |
| 1991 | 25,251 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.