The Shire of Strathfieldsaye was a local government area immediately to the east and southeast of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 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 State Library Victoria, 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 City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Rural City of Marong and the Shire of Huntly, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo. Date cross-checked with the Records Division, Greater Bendigo City Council. 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 Axedale Bendigo East Diamond Hill Emu Creek Lake Eppalock Junortoun Kangaroo Flat Kennington* Longlea Mandurang Mandurang South Mosquito Creek Myrtle Creek Sedgwick Spring Gully Strathdale Strathfieldsaye
* Council seat.
Population Year Population 1954 4,213 1958 4,870* 1961 6,031 1966 6,704 1971 7,711 1976 10,256 1981 12,609 1986 15,011 1991 18,456
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
External links
Victorian Places – Strathfieldsaye Shire