The Shire of Alberton was a Local Government Area located about 220 kilometres (137 mi) southeast of Melbourne

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

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. The shire covered an area of 1868.83 square kilometres (721.6 sq mi), and existed from 1855 until 1994.

History

Alberton was first incorporated as a district on 6 November 1855, and became a shire on 2 February 1864. On 16 February 1894, part of it split away to become the Shire of South Gippsland

Shire of South Gippsland (former)

The Shire of South Gippsland was a Local Government Area located about south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1894 until 1994.-History:...

. On 20 May 1914, it lost part of its North Riding to the Shire of Rosedale

Shire of Rosedale

The Shire of Rosedale was a Local Government Area stretching between the towns of Traralgon and Sale in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1869 until 1994.-History:...

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On 2 December 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with Shire of Avon

Shire of Avon

The Shire of Avon was a Local Government Area located about north of Sale, the major regional centre in central Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1864 until 1994.-History:...

, Shire of Maffra

Shire of Maffra

The Shire of Maffra was a Local Government Area located about north-northwest of Sale, the major regional centre in central Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1875 until 1994.-History:...

, City of Sale

City of Sale

The City of Sale 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 1863 until 1994.-History:...

 and most of Shire of Rosedale

Shire of Rosedale

The Shire of Rosedale was a Local Government Area stretching between the towns of Traralgon and Sale in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1869 until 1994.-History:...

 into the Shire of Wellington.

Wards

Alberton was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors:

• South Riding
• Central Riding
• North Riding

Towns and localities

Yarram Yarram, Victoria Yarram , is an isolated town in Victoria, Australia, in the Shire of Wellington, located in the southeast of Gippsland. The term 'Yarraam Yarraam' is thought to be an aboriginal phrase meaning 'plenty of water,' however it is not known which language group the name is taken from... Alberton Alberton, Victoria Alberton is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is located along the South Gippsland Highway, 6 kilometres south of Yarram and 216 kilometres east of Melbourne. Albert River passes through the town. At the 2006 census, Alberton had a population of 162.... Alberton West Alberton West, Victoria Alberton West is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is considered to be within the district of the larger town of Yarram.Alberton West Post Office opened on 15 October 1887 and closed in 1967. -References:... Balook Binginwarri Blackwarry Calrossie Carrajung Carrajung, Victoria Carrajung is a town in eastern Victoria, Australia. Carrajung is situated between Yarram and Traralgon, about 5 kilometres from the Hyland Highway at a height of approximately 520 meters above sea level. Carrajung is situated close to the eastern end of the Grand Ridge Road.It has a population of... Carrajung South Darriman Devon North

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Robertsons Beach Staceys Bridge Tarra Valley Tarraville Womerah Won Wron Woodside Woodside, Victoria Woodside is a village in Victoria, Australia. At the 2006 census, Woodside and the surrounding area had a population of 267. Near Woodside there is the tallest construction of the southern hemisphere, the aerial mast of the VLF Transmitter Woodside... Woodside Beach Woodside North Woranga

Population

Year	Population
1954	5,602
1958	5,820*
1961	5,926
1966	5,846
1971	5,803
1976	5,673
1981	5,922
1986	5,972
1991	5,972

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.