City of Hamilton (Victoria)
Local government area in Victoria, Australia
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The City of Hamilton was a local government area about 300 kilometres (186 mi) west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of 20.64 square kilometres (8.0 sq mi), and existed from 1859 until 1994. Its area was surrounded by the Shire of Dundas.
City of Hamilton | |
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Location in Victoria | |
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 The City of Hamilton (Victoria) as at its dissolution in 1994 | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Barwon South West |
| Established | 1859 |
| Council seat | Hamilton |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.64 km2 (7.97 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,180 (1992)[1] |
| • Density | 493.2/km2 (1,277.4/sq mi) |
| County | Dundas, Normanby |
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.[2]
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.[3]
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
Hamilton Big Wool Bales
Botanic Gardens
Fire Station
Grey Street
Library
Hamilton Mechanics Institute
Hamilton Memorial George V
Hamilton National Australia Bank
Hamilton Post Office
Boer War Memorial
Hamilton Vietnam War Memorial
Hamilton War Memorial
Hamilton in 1927
Anglican Church
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Catholic Church
Uniting Church
