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The City of Newtown was a local government area about Шаблон:Convert west of the regional city of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of Шаблон:Convert, and existed from 1858 until 1993.

History

Newtown and Chilwell was first incorporated as a borough on 9 March 1858, and became a town on 16 April 1924. It was proclaimed a city on 7 October 1949. It was renamed the City of Newtown on 22 November 1967.[1]

On 18 May 1993, the City of Newtown was abolished, and along with the Cities of Geelong and Geelong West, the Rural City of Bellarine, the Shire of Corio, and parts of the City of South Barwon and the Shires of Barrabool and Bannockburn, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Geelong.[2]

Wards

The City of Newtown was divided into three wards, each of which elected three councillors:

  • North Ward
  • South Ward
  • West Ward

Geography

The City of Newtown consisted of the suburb of Newtown, on the north bank of the Barwon River, and extended across the river to include Queens Park. It was bounded by Aberdeen, Minerva and Autumn Streets to the north, the Barwon River to the south, and La Trobe Terrace to the east.[1]

The Town Hall was located at 271 Pakington Street opposite Laurel Bank Parade and next door to the Newtown and Chilwell Fire station.

Population

Year Population
1921 7,240
1954 11,191
1958 11,860*
1961 11,788
1966 11,700
1971 11,621
1976 10,797
1981 10,210*
1986 10,026*
1991 9,854

* Estimates in 1958, 1983 and 1988 Victorian Year Books.

References

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External links

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