Shire of Glenelg (former)

This article is about a former local government area (1863-1994) in Victoria. For the current entity, see Shire of Glenelg.

Shire of Glenelg
Local government area
Location in Victoria
The former Shire of Glenelg as at its dissolution in 1994
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionBarwon South West
Established1863
Council seatCasterton
Area
 • Total
3,576 km2 (1,381 sq mi)
Population
 • Total4,270 (1992)
 • Density1.1941/km2 (3.093/sq mi)
CountyDundas, Follett, Normanby
LGAs around Shire of Glenelg
Lucindale (SA) Kowree Wannon
Penola (SA) Shire of Glenelg Wannon
Mount Gambier (SA) Heywood Heywood

The Shire of Glenelg was a local government area about 360 kilometres (224 mi) west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 3,576 square kilometres (1,380.7 sq mi), and existed from 1863 until 1994.

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