Shire of Phillip Island
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The Shire of Phillip Island was a Local Government Area located in Western Port
about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 101.05 square kilometres (39 sq mi), and existed from 1928 until 1994.
.
On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with Shire of Bass
, Borough of Wonthaggi
and parts of Cranbourne
, Korumburra
and Woorayl
into the Bass Coast Shire
.
The Shire of Phillip Island had 9 councillors each of whom represented the entire Shire.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Western Port
Western Port, is sometimes called "Western Port Bay", is a large tidal bay in southern Victoria, Australia opening into Bass Strait. It is the second largest bay in Victoria. Geographically, it is dominated by the two large islands; French Island and Phillip Island. Contrary to its name, it lies to...
about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south 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 shire covered an area of 101.05 square kilometres (39 sq mi), and existed from 1928 until 1994.
History
Phillip Island was initially incorporated as part of the Phillip Island district on 8 September 1871, which was, however, based on the mainland. This district became the Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai on 24 December 1874. A severance movement was successful in creating a separate Shire of Phillip Island on 18 September 1928, with the remainder ultimately becoming the Shire of BassShire of Bass
The Shire of Bass was a Local Government Area located about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1871 until 1994...
.
On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with Shire of Bass
Shire of Bass
The Shire of Bass was a Local Government Area located about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1871 until 1994...
, Borough of Wonthaggi
Borough of Wonthaggi
The Borough of Wonthaggi was a Local Government Area located about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The borough covered an area of , and existed from 1911 until 1994...
and parts of Cranbourne
City of Cranbourne
The City of Cranbourne was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994...
, Korumburra
Shire of Korumburra
The Shire of Korumburra was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1891 until 1994.-History:...
and Woorayl
Shire of Woorayl
The Shire of Woorayl was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1888 until 1994.-History:...
into the Bass Coast Shire
Bass Coast Shire
Bass Coast Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the south-eastern part of the state, less than 90 minutes from Melbourne, and includes the popular tourist destination, Phillip Island...
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The Shire of Phillip Island had 9 councillors each of whom represented the entire Shire.
Towns and localities
- CowesCowes, VictoriaCowes is the main township on Phillip Island in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It is less than 2 hours drive from Melbourne and can also be reached by ferry from Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula. Cowes is located on the northern side of Phillip Island and faces towards French...
- Cape Woolamai
- Churchill Island
- NewhavenNewhaven, VictoriaNewhaven is a town in southern Victoria, in the south Gippsland region. Located on Phillip Island, adjacent to the channel known as The Narrows, it is the town on the island side of the bridge linking Phillip Island to the mainland...
- RhyllRhyll, VictoriaRhyll is a small fishing town on Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-east corner of the island. It is named after Rhyl, a holiday resort in North Wales, Great Britain. At the 2006 census, Rhyll had a population of 503....
- SilverleavesSilverleaves, VictoriaSilverleaves is a small town on Phillip Island situated east of Cowes, Victoria. At the 2006 census, Silverleaves had a population of 187.-Notes and references:...
- Smiths Beach
- Summerlands
- Sunderland Bay
- Surf Beach
- Ventnor
- Wimbledon HeightsWimbledon Heights, VictoriaWimbledon Heights is a small town in the center of Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia. It consists of a small residential block surrounded by farmland and is located north of the Phillip Island Grand Prix track. At the 2006 census, Wimbledon Heights had a population of 386.-References:...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 1,231 |
| 1958 | 1,580* |
| 1961 | 1,241 |
| 1966 | 1,413 |
| 1971 | 1,711 |
| 1976 | 2,273 |
| 1981 | 2,832 |
| 1986 | 4,101 |
| 1991 | 4,994 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.