City of Frankston (former)
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The City of Frankston was a Local Government Area located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 70.96 square kilometres (27.4 sq mi) in and around Frankston
, and existed from 1860 until 1994.
On 19 October 1960 the Central and Eastern Ridings of the Shire were severed and, with part of the Eastern Riding of the Shire of Flinders, incorporated as the Shire of Hastings
. The remainder was renamed Shire of Frankston, and after a petition was received by the Government on 4 May 1966, Frankston was proclaimed as a City on 24 August 1966.
On 15 December 1994, the City was abolished and merged with parts of the City of Cranbourne
and City of Springvale
, while losing part of Mount Eliza
to the new Shire of Mornington Peninsula
. Some changes occurred between the release of the Local Government Board report in July and the actual amalgamation - the original plan was to merge with the City of Chelsea
and take Braeside
and Carrum Downs
from the City of Springvale
. However, Frankston City Council submitted that it should expand eastwards instead, as well as taking Mount Eliza
and Baxter
. By October, the present boundaries had been agreed upon, but the new entity was to be known as the City of Nepean. This appeared in the Board's final report in November 1994. However, the State Government ultimately decided to use the old name for the new entity, departing from the Board's recommendation.
Council formerly met at the Civic Centre at Young Street and Davey Street, Frankston. The facility is still used for the same purpose by the new City of Frankston
.
* 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 shire covered an area of 70.96 square kilometres (27.4 sq mi) in and around Frankston
Frankston, Victoria
Frankston is a suburb within the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area in Victoria, Australia. It is located 40 km southeast of the state capital Melbourne at the southernmost edge of Greater Melbourne, near the beginnings of the Mornington Peninsula...
, and existed from 1860 until 1994.
History
The Mornington Roads District was first created on 6 November 1860 and became a Shire on 24 November 1871. On 31 May 1893 it was renamed Shire of Frankston and Hastings, and lost its western riding to the New Mornington Shire, which itself was later renamed Shire of Mornington. The two shires were almost reunited in a major local government reform programme in 1915.On 19 October 1960 the Central and Eastern Ridings of the Shire were severed and, with part of the Eastern Riding of the Shire of Flinders, incorporated as the Shire of Hastings
Shire of Hastings
The Shire of Hastings was a Local Government Area located on the eastern Mornington Peninsula about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1960 until 1994.-History:...
. The remainder was renamed Shire of Frankston, and after a petition was received by the Government on 4 May 1966, Frankston was proclaimed as a City on 24 August 1966.
On 15 December 1994, the City was abolished and merged with parts of the City of Cranbourne
City of Cranbourne
The City of Cranbourne was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994...
and City of Springvale
City of Springvale
The City of Springvale was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1857 until 1994.-History:...
, while losing part of Mount Eliza
Mount Eliza, Victoria
Mount Eliza is an outer suburb south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Local Government Area of the Shire of Mornington Peninsula...
to the new Shire of Mornington Peninsula
Shire of Mornington Peninsula
The Shire of Mornington Peninsula is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located to the south of the city of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula. It has an area of 723 square kilometres...
. Some changes occurred between the release of the Local Government Board report in July and the actual amalgamation - the original plan was to merge with the City of Chelsea
City of Chelsea
The City of Chelsea was a Local Government Area located about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the eastern side of Port Phillip. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1994.-History:...
and take Braeside
Braeside, Victoria
Braeside is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston...
and Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs, Victoria
Carrum Downs is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 34 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston. At the 2006 Census, Carrum Downs had a population of 17,213....
from the City of Springvale
City of Springvale
The City of Springvale was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1857 until 1994.-History:...
. However, Frankston City Council submitted that it should expand eastwards instead, as well as taking Mount Eliza
Mount Eliza, Victoria
Mount Eliza is an outer suburb south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Local Government Area of the Shire of Mornington Peninsula...
and Baxter
Baxter, Victoria
Baxter is a township and rural locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, beyond the urban area. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula...
. By October, the present boundaries had been agreed upon, but the new entity was to be known as the City of Nepean. This appeared in the Board's final report in November 1994. However, the State Government ultimately decided to use the old name for the new entity, departing from the Board's recommendation.
Council formerly met at the Civic Centre at Young Street and Davey Street, Frankston. The facility is still used for the same purpose by the new City of Frankston
City of Frankston
The City of Frankston is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 131 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 128,576 people....
.
Wards
The City was divided into four wards, each of which elected three councillors:- North Ward
- East Ward
- Centre Ward
- South Ward
Suburbs
- BaxterBaxter, VictoriaBaxter is a township and rural locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, beyond the urban area. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula...
(split with City of CranbourneCity of CranbourneThe City of Cranbourne was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994...
and Shire of HastingsShire of HastingsThe Shire of Hastings was a Local Government Area located on the eastern Mornington Peninsula about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1960 until 1994.-History:...
) - Carrum DownsCarrum Downs, VictoriaCarrum Downs is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 34 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston. At the 2006 Census, Carrum Downs had a population of 17,213....
(split with City of CranbourneCity of CranbourneThe City of Cranbourne was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994...
) - FrankstonFrankston, VictoriaFrankston is a suburb within the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area in Victoria, Australia. It is located 40 km southeast of the state capital Melbourne at the southernmost edge of Greater Melbourne, near the beginnings of the Mornington Peninsula...
- Frankston NorthFrankston North, VictoriaFrankston North, also known as The Pines, is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 37 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston...
- Frankston SouthFrankston South, VictoriaFrankston South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston...
- Mount ElizaMount Eliza, VictoriaMount Eliza is an outer suburb south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Local Government Area of the Shire of Mornington Peninsula...
(split with Shire of Mornington) - SeafordSeaford, VictoriaSeaford is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 15,478 |
| 1958 | 20,600* |
| 1961 | 26,722 |
| 1966 | 42,042 |
| 1971 | 59,410 |
| 1976 | 71,899 |
| 1981 | 78,808 |
| 1986 | 83,819 |
| 1991 | 84,986 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.