Shire of Kowree
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The Shire of Kowree was a Local Government Area located in western Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 5379.41 square kilometres (2,077 sq mi), and existed from 1862 until 1995.
to its North Riding on 29 May 1894.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with Shire of Kaniva
and parts of Arapiles
and Glenelg into the Shire of West Wimmera. The Black Range and Toolondo Reservoir districts joined the Rural City of Horsham
, while a small unpopulated section joined the Shire of Southern Grampians.
* Estimates in 1958, 1983 and 1988 Victorian Year Books.
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 5379.41 square kilometres (2,077 sq mi), and existed from 1862 until 1995.
History
Kowree was first incorporated as a district on 24 June 1862, and became a shire on 26 January 1872. It added the South Riding of the Shire of LowanShire of Lowan
The Shire of Lowan was a Local Government Area located in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1875 until 1995.-History:...
to its North Riding on 29 May 1894.
On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished, and merged with Shire of Kaniva
Shire of Kaniva
The Shire of Kaniva was a Local Government Area located in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia, near the South Australian town of Bordertown. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1891 until 1995.-History:...
and parts of Arapiles
Shire of Arapiles
The Shire of Arapiles was a Local Government Area located in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1888 until 1995.-History:...
and Glenelg into the Shire of West Wimmera. The Black Range and Toolondo Reservoir districts joined the Rural City of Horsham
Rural City of Horsham
The Rural City of Horsham is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the western part of the state. It has an area of 4,239 square kilometres. In 2006 it had a population of 18,492...
, while a small unpopulated section joined the Shire of Southern Grampians.
Wards
Kowree was divided into four ridings , each of which elected three councillors:- Central Riding
- East Riding
- North Riding
- West Riding
Towns and localities
- EdenhopeEdenhope, VictoriaEdenhope is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Wimmera Highway, 30 kilometres from the South Australian border, in the Shire of West Wimmera local government area...
- ApsleyApsley, VictoriaApsley is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Wimmera Highway, in the Shire of West Wimmera, 420 kilometers north-west of Melbourne, and 7 kilometers east of the South Australian border. The town is named after Apsley House in London...
- Bringalbert
- Douglas
- GorokeGoroke, VictoriaGoroke is a town in the Wimmera region of Victoria. The town is located in the Shire of West Wimmera Local Government Area, north west of the state capital, Melbourne...
- GymbowenGymbowen, VictoriaGymbowen is a township in the Shire of West Wimmera of Victoria, Australia.- History :The date and establishment of the Gymbowen township is unknown, however the school was opened in 1891 and the hotel possibly earlier...
- HarrowHarrow, VictoriaHarrow is a town in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of West Wimmera Local Government Area, 391 kilometres north west of the state capital Melbourne, overlooking the Glenelg River valley...
- MinimayMinimay, VictoriaMinimay is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of West Wimmera from the South Australian border, about halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide. At the 2006 census, Minimay and the surrounding area had a population of 103...
- Rocklands
- Toolondo
- Wombelano
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 5,012 |
| 1958 | 5,400* |
| 1961 | 5,426 |
| 1966 | 5,358 |
| 1971 | 4,795 |
| 1976 | 4,820 |
| 1981 | 4,150* |
| 1986 | 4,000* |
| 1991 | 3,720 |
* Estimates in 1958, 1983 and 1988 Victorian Year Books.