The City of Horsham was a local government area about west-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The municipality covered an area of , and was established in 1882.
History
Horsham was initially part of the Shire of Wimmera, and was first incorporated as a borough on 17 November 1882. It became a town on 16 November 1932, and was proclaimed a city on 25 May 1949. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 20 January 1995, the City of Horsham was abolished, and along with parts of the Shires of Arapiles, Kowree and Wimmera, was merged into the newly created Rural City of Horsham.
Wards The City of Horsham was not subdivided into wards, with its nine Councillors representing the entire area.
Population Year Population 1954 7,767 1958 8,690* 1961 9,240 1966 10,557 1971 11,045 1976 11,647 1981 12,480 1986 12,810 1991 13,030
* Estimate in 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
External links
Victorian Places - Horsham