Borough of Eaglehawk

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The Borough of Eaglehawk was a local government area which covered the northwestern suburbs of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The borough covered an area of Script error: No such module "convert". and existed from 1862 until 1994.

History

Eaglehawk was first incorporated as a borough on 29 July 1862. It had nine councillors, who represented the entire borough.[2]

On 7 April 1994, the Borough of Eaglehawk was abolished and, along with the City of Bendigo, the Rural City of Marong and the shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo.[3][4]

Councillors met at the town hall, at the intersection of Sailors Gully Road and Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk.

Population

Year Population
1954 4,696
1958 5,000*
1961 4,926
1966 5,230
1971 5,383
1976 6,447
1981 7,355
1986 8,184
1991 8,381

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.

List of mayors

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References

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External links

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