City of Horsham
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The City of Horsham was a local government area about Script error: No such module "convert". west-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The municipality covered an area of Script error: No such module "convert"., and was established in 1882.
History
Horsham was initially part of the Shire of Wimmera, and was first incorporated as a borough on 17 November 1882. It became a town on 16 November 1932, and was proclaimed a city on 25 May 1949.[2]
On 20 January 1995, the City of Horsham was abolished, and along with parts of the Shires of Arapiles, Kowree and Wimmera, was merged into the newly created Rural City of Horsham.[3]
Wards
The City of Horsham was not subdivided into wards, with its nine Councillors representing the entire area.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 7,767 |
| 1958 | 8,690* |
| 1961 | 9,240 |
| 1966 | 10,557 |
| 1971 | 11,045 |
| 1976 | 11,647 |
| 1981 | 12,480 |
| 1986 | 12,810 |
| 1991 | 13,030 |
* Estimate in 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
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