The Shire of Myrtleford was a local government area about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1960 until 1994.
History Myrtleford was created from parts of the Shire of Bright on 31 May 1960. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
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.
Ridings Myrtleford was not divided into ridings, and its nine councillors represented the entire district.
Towns and localities Barwidgee Buffalo River Merriang Myrtleford* Ovens
* Council seat.
Population Year Population 1954 1958 * 1961 3,770 1966 979 1971 4,434 1976 4,147 1981 4,170 1986 4,285 1991 4,314
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
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Victorian Places - Myrtleford and Myrtleford Shire