The Shire of Strathfieldsaye was a

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immediately to the east and southeast of the regional city of

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, and included the eastern suburbs of Bendigo's metropolitan area. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1861 until 1994.

History

Strathfieldsaye was first incorporated as a road district on 20 August 1861, and became a shire on 17 September 1866. Accessed at

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, La Trobe Reading Room. On 20 July 1993, Strathfieldsaye Council was suspended, and a commissioner appointed, after allegations of the council being divided and unworkable. On 7 April 1994, the Shire of Strathfieldsaye was abolished, and along with the

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, the

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, the

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and the

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, was merged into the newly created

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. Accessed via Factiva online.

Wards

The Shire of Strathfieldsaye was divided into three wards, each of which elected three councillors: * Axedale Ward * Mandurang Ward * Strathfieldsaye Ward

Towns and localities

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* Bendigo East * Diamond Hill * Emu Creek *

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* Junortoun * Kangaroo Flat *

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* Mosquito Creek * Myrtle Creek * Sedgwick * Spring Gully *

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* Strathfieldsaye * Council seat.

Population

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.

References

External links

Victorian Places - Strathfieldsaye Shire
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