Historical information

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.

Physical description

Rural City of Marong Stirling silver drop, plated in 22 ct gold with enamel centre piece. Medallion hangs from a royal blue neck ribbon.

Inscriptions & markings

front; RURAL CITY OF MARONG / verso; FORMED AS / MARONG DISTRICT ROADS BOARD / 27th AUGUST 1861 / PROCLAIMED SHIRE OF MARONG / 23rd DECEMBER 1864 / PROCLAIMED RURAL CITY OF MARONG / 1st OCTOBER 1990