The City of Hamilton was a local government area about west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1859 until 1994. Its area was surrounded by the Shire of Dundas.
History
Hamilton was first incorporated as a municipal district on 1 November 1859. It became a borough on 11 September 1863, and a town on 28 March 1928. It was proclaimed as a city on 22 November 1949. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 23 September 1994, the City of Hamilton was abolished, and along with the Shire of Wannon and parts of the Shires of Dundas and Mount Rouse, was merged into the newly created Shire of Southern Grampians.
Wards The City of Hamilton was not subdivided into wards, and its nine councillors represented the entire area.
Population Year Population 1954 8,507 1958 9,280* 1961 9,495 1966 10,052 1971 9,673 1976 9,504 1981 9,751 1986 9,969 1991 9,753 1996 9,248 2006 9,379 2011 9,346 2016 9,974 2021 10,346
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Education
Secondary schools
Baimbridge Secondary School Monivae College Good Shepherd College Hamilton and Alexandra College
Primary schools
St.Mary's primary school Good Shepherd College Hamilton and Alexandra College Gray Street Primary School George Street Primary School
Kindergartens
Good Shepherd College Hamilton and Alexandra College
Gallery
References
External links
Victorian Places - Hamilton