Shire of Benalla
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The Shire of Benalla was a Local Government Area located about 188 kilometres (117 mi) northeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 2322 square kilometres (896.5 sq mi), and existed from 1868 until 1994. From 1948 onwards, Benalla
itself was managed by a different entity later known as the City of Benalla
. After a large-scale statewide amalgamation program by the Victorian Government in 1994, they were reunited under the Shire of Delatite. Both are now within the Rural City of Benalla
.
, which was severed and incorporated on 3 November 1879.
Over the following years, the Shire of Benalla lost small amounts of territory at its edges:
On 1 September 1948, after considerable growth of Benalla
as a regional centre, the Central Riding was severed and became the Borough, later the City of Benalla
. On four occasions (10 April 1956, 1 February 1964, 17 September 1969, 13 February 1980) land was transferred to the City of Benalla
.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire was abolished, and most of it merged with the City of Benalla
, Shire of Mansfield
and the Warrenbayne district of Violet Town
into the Shire of Delatite. The Glenrowan
district was transferred to the Rural City of Wangaratta
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
+ The combined population of the Shire and Borough in 1954 was 10,452.
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 shire covered an area of 2322 square kilometres (896.5 sq mi), and existed from 1868 until 1994. From 1948 onwards, Benalla
Benalla, Victoria
Benalla is a city of just over 9,000 people located just off the Hume Freeway in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, about southwest of Wangaratta. Its Local Government Area is the Rural City of Benalla.- Overview :...
itself was managed by a different entity later known as the City of Benalla
City of Benalla
The City of Benalla was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City, which was completely surrounded by the Shire of Benalla, covered an area of , and existed from 1948 until 1994.-History:...
. After a large-scale statewide amalgamation program by the Victorian Government in 1994, they were reunited under the Shire of Delatite. Both are now within the Rural City of Benalla
Rural City of Benalla
The Rural City of Benalla is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the state. It has a population of 13,523 and an area of 235,059 ha...
.
History
Benalla was first incorporated as a district on 4 September 1868, and became a shire on 3 September 1869. The declared area included the Shire of EuroaShire of Euroa
The Shire of Euroa was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1879 until 1994.-History:...
, which was severed and incorporated on 3 November 1879.
Over the following years, the Shire of Benalla lost small amounts of territory at its edges:
- 11 April 1895 - Part of Warrenbayne Riding was transferred to the Shire of Violet TownShire of Violet TownThe Shire of Violet Town was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1895 until 1994.-History:...
. - 23 December 1903 - Part of Devenish Riding was transferred to the Shire of SheppartonShire of SheppartonThe 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,...
. - 31 May 1906 - Part of Mokoan Riding was transferred to the Shire of WangarattaShire of WangarattaThe Shire of Wangaratta was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1863 until 1994...
.
On 1 September 1948, after considerable growth of Benalla
Benalla, Victoria
Benalla is a city of just over 9,000 people located just off the Hume Freeway in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, about southwest of Wangaratta. Its Local Government Area is the Rural City of Benalla.- Overview :...
as a regional centre, the Central Riding was severed and became the Borough, later the City of Benalla
City of Benalla
The City of Benalla was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City, which was completely surrounded by the Shire of Benalla, covered an area of , and existed from 1948 until 1994.-History:...
. On four occasions (10 April 1956, 1 February 1964, 17 September 1969, 13 February 1980) land was transferred to the City of Benalla
City of Benalla
The City of Benalla was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City, which was completely surrounded by the Shire of Benalla, covered an area of , and existed from 1948 until 1994.-History:...
.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire was abolished, and most of it merged with the City of Benalla
City of Benalla
The City of Benalla was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City, which was completely surrounded by the Shire of Benalla, covered an area of , and existed from 1948 until 1994.-History:...
, Shire of Mansfield
Shire of Mansfield (former)
The Shire of Mansfield was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1865 until 1994.-History:...
and the Warrenbayne district of Violet Town
Shire of Violet Town
The Shire of Violet Town was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1895 until 1994.-History:...
into the Shire of Delatite. The Glenrowan
Glenrowan, Victoria
Glenrowan is a small town located in the Wangaratta Local Government Area of Victoria, Australia. It is 184 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and 14 kilometres from Wangaratta and located near the Warby Ranges and Mount Glenrowan...
district was transferred to the Rural City of Wangaratta
Rural City of Wangaratta
The Rural City of Wangaratta is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the state. It has an area of 3,764 square kilometres. In 2001 it had a population of 26,000, of which 8.6% were born overseas...
.
Wards
Benalla was divided into four ridings , each of which elected three councillors:- Devenish Riding
- Mokoan Riding
- Tatong Riding
- Warrenbayne Riding
Towns and localities
- Archerton
- BaddaginnieBaddaginnie, VictoriaBaddaginnie is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Albury-Wodonga railway line, in the Rural City of Benalla, 12 kilometres south-west of Benalla itself on the old Hume Highway. It is situated in mainly flat unforested country, one kilometre west of Baddaginnie Creek...
- Boweya
- Boxwood
- Bungeet
- Chesney Vale
- DevenishDevenish, VictoriaDevenish is a town in northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Rural City of Benalla Local Government Area, north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Devenish and the surrounding area had a population of 432.-History:...
- GlenrowanGlenrowan, VictoriaGlenrowan is a small town located in the Wangaratta Local Government Area of Victoria, Australia. It is 184 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and 14 kilometres from Wangaratta and located near the Warby Ranges and Mount Glenrowan...
- Goomalibee
- GoorambatGoorambat, VictoriaGoorambat is a town in northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Rural City of Benalla Local Government Area, north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Goorambat and the surrounding area had a population of 495.-History:...
- Lake MokoanLake MokoanLake Mokoan is an artificial lake in Victoria, Australia. It was created in 1971 when water from Broken River and Hollands Creek was diverted into Winton Swamp roughly 7 km from Benalla. The lake is characterized by dozens of dead trees emerging from its depths...
- Lake NilacootieLake NilacootieLake Nillahcootie is an artificial lake near Mansfield, Victoria, Australia. It is a popular water-skiing destination, especially during the summer. The name is of Indian origin and is thought to mean "Blue House".-External links:* - Goulburn Murray Water...
- Lima
- Lurg
- Molyullah
- Moorngag
- Samaria
- Stewarton
- Swanpool
- Taminick
- Tarnook
- Tatong
- Thoona
- Toorour Reservoir
- Upper Lurg
- Warrenbayne
- WintonWinton, VictoriaWinton is a town near Benalla, Victoria, Australia. It is home to the Winton Motor Raceway. The town of Winton was proclaimed on 25 February, 1861...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 8,461 |
| 1954 | 4,407+ |
| 1958 | 3,690* |
| 1961 | 3,718 |
| 1966 | 3,732 |
| 1971 | 3,329 |
| 1976 | 3,576 |
| 1981 | 4,216 |
| 1986 | 5,002 |
| 1991 | 5,519 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
+ The combined population of the Shire and Borough in 1954 was 10,452.