Population 6,570 (1992) Shire of Bright Omeo Founded 1862 | Established 1862 Area 3,108 km² Council seat Bright | |
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County Bogong, Delatite, Dargo, Wonnangatta | ||
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The Shire of Bright was a local government area about 280 kilometres (174 mi) east-northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 3,108 square kilometres (1,200.0 sq mi), and existed from 1862 until 1994.
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History
Bright was first incorporated as a road district on 8 August 1862, and became a shire on 29 June 1866. On 17 May 1960, the Shire of Myrtleford was created out of its western border region.
On 18 November 1994, the Shire of Bright was abolished, and, along with the Shire of Myrtleford and various surrounding districts, was merged into the newly created Alpine Shire.
Wards
The Shire of Bright was divided into four ridings on 16 May 1961, each of which elected three councillors:
Population
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.