Shire of Gordon
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The Shire of Gordon was a Local Government Area located about 245 kilometres (152 mi) north-northwest of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 2028 square kilometres (783 sq mi), and existed from 1885 until 1995.
, which initially covered most of northwestern Victoria, was incorporated on 8 July 1862, and became a shire on 14 August 1871. The Shire of Gordon severed and incorporated on 26 May 1885 from parts of the East and West Loddon Ridings and named for the recently deceased Major General Charles Gordon
. Gordon annexed part of the South West Riding of the Shire of Kerang
on 5 October 1977.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the Shires of East Loddon
and Korong
, the Loddon River district of the Rural City of Marong
and surrounding districts into the Shire of Loddon.
* 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 shire covered an area of 2028 square kilometres (783 sq mi), and existed from 1885 until 1995.
History
The Swan Hill DistrictShire of Kerang
The Shire of Kerang was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1995. From 1966 onwards Kerang itself was managed by a separate entity, the Borough of Kerang...
, which initially covered most of northwestern Victoria, was incorporated on 8 July 1862, and became a shire on 14 August 1871. The Shire of Gordon severed and incorporated on 26 May 1885 from parts of the East and West Loddon Ridings and named for the recently deceased Major General Charles Gordon
Charles George Gordon
Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB , known as "Chinese" Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator....
. Gordon annexed part of the South West Riding of the Shire of Kerang
Shire of Kerang
The Shire of Kerang was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the Murray River. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1995. From 1966 onwards Kerang itself was managed by a separate entity, the Borough of Kerang...
on 5 October 1977.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the Shires of East Loddon
Shire of East Loddon
The Shire of East Loddon was a Local Government Area located about northwest of Bendigo in northwestern Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1864 until 1995.-History:...
and Korong
Shire of Korong
The Shire of Korong was a Local Government Area located about west-northwest of Bendigo in western Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1995.-History:...
, the Loddon River district of the Rural City of Marong
Rural City of Marong
The Rural City of Marong was a Local Government Area located about north-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1861 until 1994.-History:...
and surrounding districts into the Shire of Loddon.
Wards
Gordon was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors:- Central Riding
- East Riding
- West Riding
Towns and localities
- BoortBoort, VictoriaBoort is a town in Victoria, Australia, located next to Lake Boort, in the Shire of Loddon. At the 2006 census, Boort had a population of 773. The town is known for its native birdlife...
- Appin South
- Bald Rock
- Barraport
- Canary Island
- Catumnal
- Durham OxDurham Ox, VictoriaDurham Ox is a small rural locality in the Shire of Loddon in Victoria, Australia.It is situated on the Serpentine Creek, a tributary of the Loddon River. This is a highly valuable natural and irrigation resource to both the local tourism and agriculture economies.This community is widely known...
- Gladfield
- Kow Swamp
- Lake Marmal
- Leaghur
- Loddon Vale
- Mincha
- Minmindie
- Mologa
- Pyramid HillPyramid Hill, VictoriaPyramid Hill is a town in Victoria, Australia located in the Shire of Loddon. It is located north of Melbourne and north of Bendigo. At the 2006 census, Pyramid Hill had a population of 465. The town has its own railway station....
- Sylvaterre
- Terrick Terrick
- Yando
- Yarrawalla
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 2,969 |
| 1958 | 3,070* |
| 1961 | 3,227 |
| 1966 | 3,318 |
| 1971 | 3,124 |
| 1976 | 2,944 |
| 1981 | 2,873 |
| 1986 | 2,607 |
| 1991 | 2,585 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.