South Gippsland I (Shire 1894-1994)

Full description

The Shire of South Gippsland I was created by severance from Alberton Shire on 16th February 1894. As at May 1895, South Gippsland I was subdivided into three Ridings: West, Central and East.

On 7th April 1899, the South Gippsland I was appointed successor in law for the Mirboo Riding, part of the Shire of Woorayl. This arrangement however, lasted for only three years before South Gippsland I was redefined and severed and annexed to Woorayl Shire on 8th October 1902.

South Gippsland I largely retained its original borders as defined by the time of its creation as a shire in 1894, although boundaries were readjusted in April 1932 and October 1990.

Local Government Reform 1993-1995

The Shire of South Gippsland I 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 South Gippsland II has been appointed as the successor in law of the Shire of Gippsland I and has assumed its rights, assets and liabilities.

Source

Victorian Municipal Directory 1994