The Borough of Eaglehawk was a local government area which covered the northwestern suburbs of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The borough covered an area of and existed from 1862 until 1994.
History
Eaglehawk was first incorporated as a borough on 29 July 1862. It had nine councillors, who represented the entire borough. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 7 April 1994, the Borough of Eaglehawk was abolished and, along with the City of Bendigo, the Rural City of Marong and the shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo. Date cross-checked with the Records Division, Greater Bendigo City Council. Accessed via Factiva online.
Councillors met at the town hall, at the intersection of Sailors Gully Road and Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk.
Population Year Population 1954 4,696 1958 5,000* 1961 4,926 1966 5,230 1971 5,383 1976 6,447 1981 7,355 1986 8,184 1991 8,381
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
List of mayors
References
External links
Victorian Places - Eaglehawk