The Shire of Strathfieldsaye was a local government area immediately to the east and southeast of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and included the eastern suburbs of Bendigo's metropolitan area. The shire covered an area of 601.34 square kilometres (232.2 sq mi), and existed from 1861 until 1994.
History
Strathfieldsaye was first incorporated as a road district on 20 August 1861, and became a shire on 17 September 1866.[2]
On 20 July 1993, Strathfieldsaye Council was suspended, and a commissioner appointed, after allegations of the council being divided and unworkable.[3]
^Municipal Association of Victoria (2006). "Greater Bendigo City Council". Retrieved 8 January 2008. Date cross-checked with the Records Division, Greater Bendigo City Council.
^Taylor, Thomas (6 April 1994). "Marong to fall in line on super council". The Age. p. 6. Accessed via Factiva online.