The Shire of South Gippsland was a local government area about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1894 until 1994.
History
Originally part of the Alberton Road District, South Gippsland was first incorporated as a shire on 16 February 1894. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 2 December 1994, the Shire of South Gippsland was abolished, and along with the Shire of Mirboo and parts of the Shires of Korumburra and Woorayl, was merged into the new Shire of South Gippsland.
Wards
South Gippsland was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors: West Riding Central Riding East Riding
Towns and localities Boolarong Buffalo Fish Creek Foster* Hedley Mount Best Port Franklin Port Welshpool Sandy Point Tidal River Toora Waratah Bay Welshpool Wilsons Promontory Woorarra Yanakie
* Council seat.
Population Year Population 1954 4,882 1958 5,110* 1961 5,247 1966 5,411 1971 5,408 1976 5,667 1981 5,999 1986 5,967 1991 5,850
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
External links
Victorian Places - South Gippsland Shire