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The City of Kew was a local government area about Шаблон:Convert east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the southeast bank of the Yarra River. The city covered an area of Шаблон:Convert, and existed from 1860 until 1994.

History

Kew was first incorporated as a municipal district on 19 December 1860, a borough in October 1863, and a town on 8 December 1910. It was proclaimed a city on 10 March 1921.[1]

On 22 June 1994, the City of Kew was abolished, and along with the Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, was merged into the newly created City of Boroondara.[2] The new City was originally planned to be named "City of Riversdale".[3]

The council formerly met at the Kew Town Hall, at Cotham Road and Charles Street, Kew.

Wards

The City of Kew was divided into four wards on 27 August 1955, each electing three councillors:

Geography

The council area covered the suburbs of Kew and Kew East, and was bounded by the Yarra River to the north and west, Barkers Road to the south and Burke Road to the east.[4]

Population

Year Population
1861 1,439
1891 8,462
1921 17,382
1947 30,859
1954 31,518
1958 32,700*
1961 33,341
1966 32,801
1971 32,564
1976 29,683
1981 28,870
1986 28,162
1991 27,291

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.

References

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External links

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