Shire of Tungamah
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The Shire of Tungamah was a Local Government Area located in the Goulburn Valley
region about 240 kilometres (149 mi) northeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 1143 square kilometres (441.3 sq mi), and existed from 1878 until 1994.
, formed in 1864 and a Shire from 1871, which extended along the south bank of the Murray River
from Mount Hope Creek in the west to the Ovens River
in the east.
Tungamah was first incorporated as the Shire of Yarrawonga on 15 May 1878. On 17 April 1891, the East Riding, which contained the town of Yarrawonga
, was severed and incorporated as the Shire of North Yarrawonga
. As such, the shire was renamed Tungamah after its main town on 17 February 1893, and North Yarrawonga was renamed Yarrawonga on 12 May 1893. On 1 April 1953, the North West Riding also severed, becoming the Shire of Cobram
.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the Shires of Cobram
, Nathalia
, Numurkah
and Yarrawonga
into the Shire of Moira. The Katandra West district, meanwhile, was transferred to the City of Greater Shepparton
.
* 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 240 kilometres (149 mi) northeast 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...
. The shire covered an area of 1143 square kilometres (441.3 sq mi), and existed from 1878 until 1994.
History
Tungamah was once part of the vast Echuca DistrictShire of Rochester
The Shire of Rochester was a Local Government Area of Victoria, Australia, located about north of Melbourne, the state capital, and immediately west and southwest of the town of Echuca...
, formed in 1864 and a Shire from 1871, which extended along the south bank of the Murray River
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
from Mount Hope Creek in the west to the Ovens River
Ovens River
The Ovens River is a river in the Australian state of Victoria.Hamilton Hume and William Hovell explored the area in 1824, naming the Ovens River...
in the east.
Tungamah was first incorporated as the Shire of Yarrawonga on 15 May 1878. On 17 April 1891, the East Riding, which contained the town of Yarrawonga
Yarrawonga, Victoria
Yarrawonga is a town in the Shire of Moira Local Government Area in the Australian state of Victoria. The town is situated on the south bank of the Murray River, the border between Victoria and New South Wales and is located approximately north-east of the state capital, Melbourne. Yarrawonga's...
, was severed and incorporated as the Shire of North Yarrawonga
Shire of Yarrawonga
The Shire of Yarrawonga was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in the Goulburn Valley region about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia...
. As such, the shire was renamed Tungamah after its main town on 17 February 1893, and North Yarrawonga was renamed Yarrawonga on 12 May 1893. On 1 April 1953, the North West Riding also severed, becoming the Shire of Cobram
Shire of Cobram
The Shire of Cobram was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1953 until 1994.-History:...
.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire was abolished, and merged with the Shires of Cobram
Shire of Cobram
The Shire of Cobram was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1953 until 1994.-History:...
, Nathalia
Shire of Nathalia
The Shire of Nathalia was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia...
, Numurkah
Shire of Numurkah
The Shire of Numurkah was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in the Goulburn Valley region about north of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia...
and Yarrawonga
Shire of Yarrawonga
The Shire of Yarrawonga was a Local Government Area located on the Murray River in the Goulburn Valley region about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia...
into the Shire of Moira. The Katandra West district, meanwhile, was transferred to 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...
.
Wards
Tungamah was divided into four ridings on 1 October 1964, each of which elected three councillors:- Central Riding
- South Riding
- South West (Katandra) Riding
- North West (Invergordon) Riding
Towns and localities
- TungamahTungamah, VictoriaTungamah is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Moira Local government area, from the state capital, Melbourne. Tungamah is situated on the banks of Boosey Creek and at the 2006 census, Tungamah had a population of...
- Almonds
- Boosey
- Boweya North
- InvergordonInvergordon, VictoriaInvergordon is a town in northern Victoria, Australia.The town is located 31km from Numurkah and 37km from Shepparton .At the 2006 census, Invergordon and the surrounding area had a population of 862....
- Katandra
- Lake Rowan
- Marunga
- Pelluebla
- St JamesSt James, VictoriaSt James is a town in northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Moira Local Government Area, north of the state capital, Melbourne.St James was the location of the first business of G.J Coles, founder of the Coles Group...
- TelfordTelford, VictoriaTelford is a small locality in Victoria on the Oaklands railway line, Victoria.- Transport :It is served by a wheat silo. The branchline is now freight only and no longer carries passenger trains.- References :...
- Waggarandall
- YouanmiteYouanmite, VictoriaYouanmite is a small town in the north of Melbourne. It has a disused railway running through the town and a former town hall....
- Youarang
- Yundool
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 2,258 |
| 1958 | 2,300* |
| 1961 | 2,446 |
| 1966 | 3,223 |
| 1971 | 3,147 |
| 1976 | 2,958 |
| 1981 | 2,813 |
| 1986 | 2,691 |
| 1991 | 2,912 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.