The City of Castlemaine was a local government area about north-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, and south of the regional city of Bendigo. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1855 until 1995.
History
Castlemaine was first incorporated as a municipal district on 23 April 1855. It became a borough on 1 October 1863, a town on 30 January 1950, and was proclaimed a city on 4 December 1965. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
On 20 January 1995, the City of Castlemaine was abolished, and along with the Shires of Maldon, Metcalfe and Newstead, was merged into the newly created Shire of Mount Alexander.
Wards The City of Castlemaine was not divided into wards, and its nine councillors represented the entire city.
Population
Year Population 1954 6,577 1958 7,020* 1961 7,216 1966 7,082 1971 6,915 1976 6,675 1981 6,564 1986 6,603 1991 6,812
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
References
External links
Victorian Places - Castlemaine