Historical information

This booklet celebrates the 150th year of local Government in Keilor.

Significance

The 150th year of local government in Keilor marks the anniversary of Keilor’s first incorporation as a local governing body, a milestone that traces back to 3 March 1863, when Keilor was formally established as a Road District.

Subsequent milestones:

22 December 1871 — Becomes the Shire of Keilor.

29 April 1961 — Proclaimed the City of Keilor.

15 December 1994 — City of Keilor abolished during statewide council amalgamations.

So, the 150th anniversary in 2013 celebrated the beginning of Keilor’s civic identity, long before it became a shire, a city, or was later divided into Brimbank, Moonee Valley, and Hume City Councils.

Physical description

An illustrated booklet of 10 pages

Inscriptions & markings

Keilor 150 years of local government. Curated by Susan Jennison OAM and Dorothy Minkoff.