Agency
Strathfieldsaye (Road District 1861-1866; Shire 1866-1994)
VA 2513
1861 - 1994
Agency names
Officially known as: Strathfieldsaye (Road District 1861-1866; Shire 1866-1994)
The Strathfieldsaye Road District was created on 12 August 1861 under the provisions of An Act for making and improving Roads in the Colony of Victoria. On 17 September 1866 the Strathfieldsaye Road District was proclaimed a Shire under the provisions of The Local Government Act 1863.
Local Government Reform
The Shire of Strathfieldsaye 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 Shire of Strathfieldsaye (VA 2513) and has assumed any rights, assets and liabilities of this abolished council.
Local Government Reform
The Shire of Strathfieldsaye 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 Shire of Strathfieldsaye (VA 2513) and has assumed any rights, assets and liabilities of this abolished council.
Jurisdiction: Victoria
