The City of Chelsea was a local government area about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the eastern side of Port Phillip. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1994.
History
Chelsea was originally part of the Shire of Dandenong, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Carrum in May 1920. It was proclaimed the City of Chelsea on 8 May 1929. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 15 December 1994, the City of Chelsea was abolished, and along with the City of Mordialloc and parts of the Cities of Moorabbin, Oakleigh and Springvale, was merged into the newly created City of Kingston.
Council meetings were held at Chelsea Town Hall at 316 Station Street, Chelsea. It presently serves as a council service centre and library for the City of Kingston.
Wards
The City of Chelsea was subdivided into three wards, each electing three councillors: North Ward Centre Ward South Ward
Suburbs Aspendale Carrum Chelsea* Edithvale
* Council seat.
Population Year Population 1954 16,857 1958 20,600* 1961 22,355 1966 24,757 1971 26,372 1976 26,357 1981 26,034 1986 25,803 1991 25,822
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
External links
Victorian Places - Chelsea