Shire of Newstead

Shire of Newstead
Local government area
Location in Victoria
The Shire of Newstead as at its dissolution in 1995
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionNorth Central Victoria
Established1860
Council seatNewstead
Area
 • Total
409.22 km2 (158.00 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,070 (1992)
 • Density7.502/km2 (19.43/sq mi)
CountyTalbot
LGAs around Shire of Newstead
Tullaroop Maldon Metcalfe
Tullaroop Shire of Newstead Metcalfe
Creswick Daylesford and Glenlyon Daylesford and Glenlyon

The Shire of Newstead was a local government area about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 409.22 square kilometres (158.0 sq mi), and existed from 1860 until 1995.

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