Shire of Bright
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The Shire of Bright was a local government area about Script error: No such module "convert". east-northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of Script error: No such module "convert"., and existed from 1862 until 1994.
History
Bright was first incorporated as a road district on 8 August 1862, and became a shire on 29 June 1866. On 17 May 1960, the Shire of Myrtleford was created out of its western border region.[2]
On 18 November 1994, the Shire of Bright was abolished, and along with the Shire of Myrtleford and various surrounding districts, was merged into the newly created Alpine Shire.[3]
Wards
The Shire of Bright was divided into four ridings on 16 May 1961, each of which elected three councillors:
- Bright Riding
- Ovens Riding
- Kiewa Riding
- Mt Beauty Riding
Towns and localities
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* Council seat.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 8,060 |
| 1958 | 9,740* |
| 1961 | 4,331 |
| 1966 | 4,502 |
| 1971 | 4,659 |
| 1976 | 5,274 |
| 1981 | 6,794 |
| 1986 | 8,505 |
| 1991 | 11,828 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
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External links
- Template:Victorian local government areas pre-1994 vs present map link
- Victorian Places - Bright Shire
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