Shire of Myrtleford
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The Shire of Myrtleford was a local government area about Script error: No such module "convert". northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of Script error: No such module "convert"., and existed from 1960 until 1994.
History
Myrtleford was created from parts of the Shire of Bright on 31 May 1960.[2]
On 18 November 1994, the Shire of Myrtleford was abolished, and along with the Shire of Bright and various surrounding districts, was merged into the newly created Alpine Shire.[3]
Ridings
Myrtleford was not divided into ridings, and its nine councillors represented the entire district.
Towns and localities
- Barwidgee
- Buffalo River
- Merriang
- Myrtleford*
- Ovens
* Council seat.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | |
| 1958 | * |
| 1961 | 3,770 |
| 1966 | 979 |
| 1971 | 4,434 |
| 1976 | 4,147 |
| 1981 | 4,170 |
| 1986 | 4,285 |
| 1991 | 4,314 |
* 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 - Myrtleford and Myrtleford Shire
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