The Shire of Broadford was a

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. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1869 until 1994.

History

Broadford was first incorporated as a road district on 29 January 1869, and became a shire on 24 December 1874. Accessed at

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Wards

The Shire of Broadford was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors: * East Riding * North Riding * South Riding

Towns and localities

* Broadford* * Clonbinane * Petersons * Reedy Creek * Strath Creek * Tyaak *

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* Council seat.

Population

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.

References

External links

Victorian Places - Broadford and Broadford Shire
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