The Shire of Glenelg was a local government area about west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1863 until 1994.
History
Glenelg was first incorporated as a road district on 2 September 1863, and became a shire on 30 June 1864. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 23 September 1994, the Shire of Glenelg was abolished, and along with the City of Portland and parts of the Shire of Heywood, was merged into the new Shire of Glenelg.
Ridings Glenelg was not subdivided into ridings, and its 12 councillors represented the entire shire.
Towns and localities Casterton* Chetwynd Dergholm Henty Merino Paschendale Poolaijelo Sandford Strathdownie Wando Vale
* Council seat.
Population Year Population 1954 5,949 1958 6,300* 1961 5,887 1966 5,838 1971 5,148 1976 4,840 1981 4,462 1986 4,237 1991 4,060
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
External links
Victorian Places - Glenelg Shire