Population 30,890 (1992) Area 32.53 km (12.6 sq mi) County Bendigo | Established 1855 Council seat Bendigo City of Bendigo Strathfieldsaye | |
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The City of Bendigo was a local government area covering the central area and inner western suburbs of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of 32.53 square kilometres (12.6 sq mi), and existed from 1855 until 1994.
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History
The City of Bendigo was first incorporated as the Sandhurst Municipality on 24 April 1855, and became a borough on 11 September 1863 and a city on 21 July 1871. It was renamed as the City of Bendigo on 8 May 1891.
On 7 April 1994, the City of Bendigo was abolished, and, along with the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Rural City of Marong and the Shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo.
Wards
The City of Bendigo was divided into three wards, each of which elected three councillors:
Suburbs
Population
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.