Maryborough (Municipal District 1857-1863; Borough 1863-1961; City 1961-1995)

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The municipal district of Maryborough was created in 1857. The Borough of Maryborough was proclaimed in 1863. The Borough was declared a City in 1961.

Local Government Reform 1993-1995

This council was abolished in 1995 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 Central Goldfields Shire has been appointed as the successor in law of the City of Maryborough and has assumed its rights, assets and liabilities.