Buln Buln (Shire 1878-1994)

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The Shire of Buln Buln was created 20 September 1878. The Shire was redefined 9 December 1881 by the eastern part being severed and created Warragul Shire (VA 2529). It was again redefined 29 May 1891 by the southern part being severed and created Korumburra Shire (VA 2452). It was further redefined by the south-western part being severed and annexed to Cranbourne Shire (VA 2298). Part of the Narracan Shire (VA 643) was annexed to Buln Buln Shire on 19 May 1924.

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 Shire of Baw Baw has been appointed as the successor in law of Buln Buln Shire (VA 3672) and has assumed its rights, assets and liabilities.