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The Avon Road District was proclaimed on the 5 September 1864 and later a Shire on 2 October 1865.On the 22 October 1875, and under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1874 (38 Vict. No. 506), the boundaries of the Shire of Avon [VA2377] were adjusted and a portion proclaimed to become the Shire of Maffra [VA 2461].
Local Government Reform 1993-1995
This council was abolished in 1994 as part of a statewide program of local government reform enacted between 1993 and 1995. The reform process reduced the number of councils from 210 to 78.
The Wellington Shire [VA 3723] Council has been appointed as the successor in law for the Avon Shire and has assumed any rights, assets and liabilities of these abolished councils.
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[1864 TO 1994]
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