Shire of Mildura
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The Shire of Mildura was a Local Government Area located at the northwestern corner pf Victoria
, Australia
, on the Murray River
and the South Australia
n border. The shire covered an area of 10145 square kilometres (3,917 sq mi), and existed from 1890 until 1995. From 1920 onwards, Mildura
itself was managed by a separate entity, ultimately known as the City of Mildura
. After a large-scale statewide amalgamation program by the Victorian Government in 1994–1995, they were reunited under the Rural City of Mildura
.
A new shire, Walpeup
, was formed in western Victoria on 1 October 1911, taking in some southern areas of Mildura and sections of five other shires. A small part of the Shire in and near Mildura
severed on 18 May 1920 and incorporated as a borough, which became the City of Mildura
on 21 March 1934. Parts of the Sandilong and Lake Ridings were annexed to the City on 1 October 1971.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the City of Mildura
and Shire of Walpeup
into the Rural City of Mildura
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
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...
, on the Murray River
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
and the South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
n border. The shire covered an area of 10145 square kilometres (3,917 sq mi), and existed from 1890 until 1995. From 1920 onwards, Mildura
Mildura, Victoria
Mildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia and seat of the Rural City of Mildura local government area. It is located in the Sunraysia region, and is on the banks of the Murray River. The current population is estimated at just over 30,000.Mildura is a major agricultural centre...
itself was managed by a separate entity, ultimately known as the City of Mildura
City of Mildura
The City of Mildura was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in northwestern Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1995.-History:...
. After a large-scale statewide amalgamation program by the Victorian Government in 1994–1995, they were reunited under the Rural City of Mildura
Rural City of Mildura
The Rural City of Mildura is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-western part of the state. It has an area of 22,214 square kilometres. Localities within the LGA include Mildura city itself and the towns of Merbein, Red Cliffs, Irymple, Ouyen, Werrimull,...
.
History
Mildura was originally part of the Swan Hill District, which initially covered most of northwestern Victoria. Swan Hill was incorporated on 8 July 1862, and became a shire on 14 August 1871. On 10 January 1890 the Shire of Mildura was incorporated from part of the Lower Murray Riding.A new shire, Walpeup
Shire of Walpeup
The Shire of Walpeup was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the South Australian border. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1911 until 1995.-History:...
, was formed in western Victoria on 1 October 1911, taking in some southern areas of Mildura and sections of five other shires. A small part of the Shire in and near Mildura
Mildura, Victoria
Mildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia and seat of the Rural City of Mildura local government area. It is located in the Sunraysia region, and is on the banks of the Murray River. The current population is estimated at just over 30,000.Mildura is a major agricultural centre...
severed on 18 May 1920 and incorporated as a borough, which became the City of Mildura
City of Mildura
The City of Mildura was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in northwestern Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1995.-History:...
on 21 March 1934. Parts of the Sandilong and Lake Ridings were annexed to the City on 1 October 1971.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the City of Mildura
City of Mildura
The City of Mildura was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in northwestern Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1995.-History:...
and Shire of Walpeup
Shire of Walpeup
The Shire of Walpeup was a Local Government Area located in northwestern Victoria, Australia, along the South Australian border. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1911 until 1995.-History:...
into the Rural City of Mildura
Rural City of Mildura
The Rural City of Mildura is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-western part of the state. It has an area of 22,214 square kilometres. Localities within the LGA include Mildura city itself and the towns of Merbein, Red Cliffs, Irymple, Ouyen, Werrimull,...
.
Wards
Mildura was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors:- Koorlong Riding
- Lake Riding
- Sandilong Riding
Towns and localities
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Merbein, Victoria Merbein is a town outside Mildura, Victoria, in the Sunraysia region of Australia. At the 2006 census, Merbein had a population of 2526.The area was known as White Cliffs until 1909 when the township was established, the Post Office opening on 16 August 1909.The name was intended to be Merebin,... Merbein South, Victoria Merbein South is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 16 km from Mildura. At the 2006 census, Merbein South had a population of 601.The Post Office opened on 14 September 1915.... Murray-Sunset National Park Murray-Sunset is the second largest national park in Victoria, Australia, 438 km northwest of Melbourne. It is in the northwestern corner of the state, bordering South Australia to the west and the Murray River to the north... Meringur, Victoria Meringur is a farming settlement to the west of Mildura in northwestern Victoria, Australia. At the 2006 census, Meringur and the surrounding area had a population of 147... Nangiloc, Victoria Nangiloc is a small rural community in North Western Victoria on the south bank of the Murray River, about 50 km south east of Mildura... Red Cliffs, Victoria Red Cliffs is a town in Victoria, Australia in the Sunraysia region. It is located on the Calder Highway, 16 km south of Mildura and 544 km north-west of Melbourne.... Werrimull, Victoria Werrimull is a small Australian town and locality the state of Victoria and a part of the Sunraysia region. The place by road, is situated about 10 kilometres west of Karawinna and 10 kilometres east of Bambill.... |
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 15,727 |
| 1958 | 16,370* |
| 1961 | 16,340 |
| 1966 | 16,306 |
| 1971 | 15,706 |
| 1976 | 17,585 |
| 1981 | 18,868 |
| 1986 | 19,373 |
| 1991 | 20,489 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.