Shire of Rodney
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The Shire of Rodney was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley
region about 170 kilometres (106 mi) north of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
, between Kyabram
and Shepparton
. The shire covered an area of 1009.92 square kilometres (389.9 sq mi), and existed from 1886 until 1994.
district, which incorporated in 1863 and became a shire two years later. The Shire of Rodney was severed and incorporated on 19 March 1886. Following the secession of the town of Kyabram
on 1 April 1954, the eastern part of the shire adjoining Shepparton, centred on Mooroopna
which had become home to the Ardmona
fruit cannery in 1922, unsuccessfully attempted to secede from Rodney, a move driven by the town's Chamber of Commerce.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the City
and Shire of Shepparton
, along with some neighbouring districts into the City of Greater Shepparton
. However the Kyabram
hinterland and some land around Lake Waranga transferred into the Shire of Campaspe.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Goulburn Valley
The Goulburn Valley is a region of Victoria, Australia. The region consists of those areas in the catchment of the Goulburn River and other nearby streams, and is part of the Murray-Darling Basin. The Goulburn Valley is bordered on the south by the Great Dividing Range and to the north by the...
region about 170 kilometres (106 mi) north 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
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...
, between Kyabram
Kyabram, Victoria
Kyabram is located in the centre of a rich irrigation district in the Goulburn River Valley, 200 kilometres north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Kyabram, the second largest town in the Shire of Campaspe. is situated between the towns of Echuca and Shepparton and is close to the Murray River...
and Shepparton
Shepparton, Victoria
Shepparton is a city located on the floodplain of the Goulburn River in the north east of Victoria, Australia approximately north-east of Melbourne. It is the fifth largest city in Victoria, Australia. The estimated population of Shepparton's statistical area is 48,926.It began as a sheep station...
. The shire covered an area of 1009.92 square kilometres (389.9 sq mi), and existed from 1886 until 1994.
History
Rodney was initially part of the WarangaShire of Waranga
The Shire of Waranga was a Local Government Area located about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1863 until 1994.-History:...
district, which incorporated in 1863 and became a shire two years later. The Shire of Rodney was severed and incorporated on 19 March 1886. Following the secession of the town of Kyabram
Town of Kyabram
The Town of Kyabram was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, and west of Shepparton. The Town covered an area of , and existed from 1954 until 1994.-History:...
on 1 April 1954, the eastern part of the shire adjoining Shepparton, centred on Mooroopna
Mooroopna, Victoria
Mooroopna is a rural town located north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is on the banks of the Goulburn River opposite the larger town of Shepparton. The Midland Highway crosses the river between the two towns...
which had become home to the Ardmona
Shepparton Preserving Company
The Shepparton Preserving Company is the full name of SPC. It merged with Ardmona to form SPC Ardmona in 2002....
fruit cannery in 1922, unsuccessfully attempted to secede from Rodney, a move driven by the town's Chamber of Commerce.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the City
City of Shepparton
The City of Shepparton was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1927 until 1994...
and Shire of Shepparton
Shire of Shepparton
The Shire of Shepparton was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1884 until 1994. From 1927 onwards, Shepparton itself was managed by a separate entity,...
, along with some neighbouring districts into the City of Greater Shepparton
City of Greater Shepparton
The City of Greater Shepparton is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the northern part of the state. It has an area of 2,420 square kilometres, and in 2001 it had a population of 56,000...
. However the Kyabram
Kyabram, Victoria
Kyabram is located in the centre of a rich irrigation district in the Goulburn River Valley, 200 kilometres north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Kyabram, the second largest town in the Shire of Campaspe. is situated between the towns of Echuca and Shepparton and is close to the Murray River...
hinterland and some land around Lake Waranga transferred into the Shire of Campaspe.
Wards
Rodney was divided into three ridings on 1 October 1991, each of which elected three councillors:- North Riding
- Central Riding
- South Riding
Towns and localities
- TaturaTatura, VictoriaTatura is a town 17 km west-south-west of Shepparton in Victoria, Australia located 3 km off the Midland Highway, forming part of the City of Greater Shepparton. At the 2006 census, Tatura had a population of 3,533, however the true figure is believed to be close to 4,400. Attractions...
- MooroopnaMooroopna, VictoriaMooroopna is a rural town located north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is on the banks of the Goulburn River opposite the larger town of Shepparton. The Midland Highway crosses the river between the two towns...
- Byrneside
- Coomboona
- Dhurringile
- Gillieston
- Girgarre East
- Harston
- MerrigumMerrigum, VictoriaMerrigum is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is in the City of Greater Shepparton local government area, north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Merrigum had a population of 451....
- St Germains
- ToolambaToolamba, VictoriaToolamba is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the City of Greater Shepparton Local government area, north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Toolamba and the surrounding area had a population of 873.The Post Office opened on 1...
- Undera
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 9,181 |
| 1958 | 10,220* |
| 1961 | 10,635 |
| 1966 | 11,854 |
| 1971 | 12,406 |
| 1976 | 13,402 |
| 1981 | 14,116 |
| 1986 | 14,700 |
| 1991 | 15,269 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.