Shire of Myrtleford

The Shire of Myrtleford was a local government area about 280km northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 800km2, and existed from 1960 until 1994.HistoryMyrtleford was created from parts of the Shire of Bright on 31 May 1960.On 18 November 1994, the Shire of Myrtleford was abolished, and, along with the Shire of Bright and various surrounding districts, was merged into the newly created Alpine Shire.Myrtleford was not divided into ridings, and its nine councillors represented the entire district.Towns and localities Barwidgee Buffalo River Merriang Myrtleford OvensPopulation Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.