Agency
Eaglehawk (Municipal District 1862-1863; Borough 1863-1994)
VA 2425
1862 - 1994
Agency names
Officially known as: Eaglehawk (Municipal District 1862-1863; Borough 1863-1994)
The Municipal District of Eaglehawk was proclaimed on 29 July 1862 under the provisions of An Act for the establishment of Municipal Institutions in Victoria. The Municipal District of Eaglehawk became the Borough of Eaglehawk in 1863 under the provisions of The Municipal Corporations Act 1863.
Local Government Reform
The Borough of Eaglehawk was abolished in 1994 as part of a statewide program of local government reform enacted between 1993 and 1995. The reform process reduced the number of councils from 210 to 78. The City of Greater Bendigo (VA 3689) has been appointed as the successor in law for the Borough of Eaglehawk (VA 2425) and has assumed any rights, assets and liabilities of this abolished council.
Local Government Reform
The Borough of Eaglehawk was abolished in 1994 as part of a statewide program of local government reform enacted between 1993 and 1995. The reform process reduced the number of councils from 210 to 78. The City of Greater Bendigo (VA 3689) has been appointed as the successor in law for the Borough of Eaglehawk (VA 2425) and has assumed any rights, assets and liabilities of this abolished council.
Jurisdiction: Victoria
