City of Fitzroy
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The City of Fitzroy was a Local Government Area located about 2 kilometres (1 mi) northeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The city covered an area of 3.73 square kilometres (1.44 sq mi), making it the smallest municipality by land area in Victoria, and existed from 1858 until 1994.
, and on 10 September 1858, the ward was severed and Fitzroy was incorporated as a municipality. It became a borough
on 1 October 1865, a town on 3 December 1870 and a city on 1 February 1878. Many public buildings were erected at this time, with the free public library—one of the first in Melbourne—being erected in 1877, and a courthouse in 1888.
On 22 June 1994, the City of Fitzroy was abolished and merged with the cities of Collingwood
and Richmond
and parts of the suburbs of Fairfield
and Alphington
to form the City of Yarra
.
Council meetings were held at the Fitzroy Town Hall
in Napier Street, Fitzroy. The hall is still used for this purpose and as a municipal library by the City of Yarra
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, the state capital of Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The city covered an area of 3.73 square kilometres (1.44 sq mi), making it the smallest municipality by land area in Victoria, and existed from 1858 until 1994.
History
In 1850 the area was made the Fitzroy Ward of the City of MelbourneCity of Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the central city area of Melbourne. The city has an area of 36 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 93,105 people. The city's motto is "Vires acquirit eundo" which means "She gathers strength as she...
, and on 10 September 1858, the ward was severed and Fitzroy was incorporated as a municipality. It became a borough
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
on 1 October 1865, a town on 3 December 1870 and a city on 1 February 1878. Many public buildings were erected at this time, with the free public library—one of the first in Melbourne—being erected in 1877, and a courthouse in 1888.
On 22 June 1994, the City of Fitzroy was abolished and merged with the cities of Collingwood
City of Collingwood
The City of Collingwood was a Local Government Area located about east-northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1855 until 1994.-History:...
and Richmond
City of Richmond
The City of Richmond was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1855 until 1994.-History:...
and parts of the suburbs of Fairfield
Fairfield, Victoria
Fairfield is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area are the Cities of Darebin and Yarra...
and Alphington
Alphington, Victoria
Alphington is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area are the Cities of Darebin and Yarra. At the 2006 Census, Alphington had a population of 4,483...
to form the City of Yarra
City of Yarra
The City of Yarra is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the inner eastern and northern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 19.5 square kilometres, and at the 2006 census it had a population of 69,330...
.
Council meetings were held at the Fitzroy Town Hall
Fitzroy Town Hall
Fitzroy Town Hall is a civic building located in Napier Street in Fitzroy, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.It was constructed in two separate stages. The first consisted of a hall and tower which was designed by William J. Ellis and built in 1863...
in Napier Street, Fitzroy. The hall is still used for this purpose and as a municipal library by the City of Yarra
City of Yarra
The City of Yarra is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the inner eastern and northern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 19.5 square kilometres, and at the 2006 census it had a population of 69,330...
.
Wards
Fitzroy was historically divided into five wards, each electing three councillors. However, on 25 November 1986 the wards were reduced from five to three:- North Ward
- Clifton Ward
- South Ward
Suburbs
- FitzroyFitzroy, VictoriaFitzroy is an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Yarra. Its borders are Alexandra Parade , Victoria Parade , Smith Street and Nicholson Street. Fitzroy is Melbourne's...
- Fitzroy NorthFitzroy North, VictoriaFitzroy North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area are the Cities of Yarra and Moreland. At the 2006 Census, Fitzroy North had a population of 11,069....
- Carlton NorthCarlton North, VictoriaCarlton North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area are the Cities of Melbourne and Yarra...
(split with City of MelbourneCity of MelbourneThe City of Melbourne is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the central city area of Melbourne. The city has an area of 36 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 93,105 people. The city's motto is "Vires acquirit eundo" which means "She gathers strength as she...
)
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 11,807 |
| 1881 | 23,118 |
| 1921 | 34,938 |
| 1954 | 30,312 |
| 1958 | 29,300* |
| 1961 | 29,399 |
| 1966 | 27,213 |
| 1971 | 25,708 |
| 1976 | 20,451 |
| 1981 | 19,112 |
| 1986 | 18,163 |
| 1991 | 17,885 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.