City of Traralgon
| City of Traralgon Traralgon | |
|---|---|
| Region | Latrobe Valley |
| County | Buln Buln |
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The City of Traralgon was a
Victoria, Australia, in the Latrobe Valley region. The city covered an area of 22.37 square kilometres (8.64 sq mi), and existed from the time of its severance from the Shire of Traralgon
in 1961 until 1994.
History
From 1879 until 1961, Traralgon was part of the shire which surrounded it. On 31 May 1961, it was incorporated as a borough, and on 2 April 1964, it was proclaimed a city.[2]
On 2 December 1994, the City of Traralgon was abolished, and along with the Cities of Moe and Morwell, the Shire of Traralgon, and parts of the Shires of Narracan and Rosedale, was merged into the newly created Shire of La Trobe.[3]
Wards
The City of Traralgon was unsubdivided, and its twelve councillors represented the entire city.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 9,950* |
| 1961 | 12,300 |
| 1966 | 14,080 |
| 1971 | 14,666 |
| 1976 | 15,089 |
| 1981 | 18,057 |
| 1986 | 19,233 |
| 1991 | 19,699 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
- ISSN 0067-1223.
- State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
- ISBN 0-642-23117-6. Retrieved 5 January 2008.
