Shire of Strathfieldsaye
The Shire of Strathfieldsaye was a local government area immediately to the east and southeast of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and included the eastern suburbs of Bendigo's metropolitan area. The shire covered an area of, and existed from 1861 until 1994.History
Strathfieldsaye was first incorporated as a road district on 20 August 1861, and became a shire on 17 September 1866.
Strathfieldsaye Council was suspended on 20 July 1993, with a commissioner appointed, after allegations of the council being divided and unworkable.
On 7 April 1994, the Shire of Strathfieldsaye was abolished, and, along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Rural City of Marong and the Shire of Huntly, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo.Wards
The Shire of Strathfieldsaye was divided into three wards, each of which elected three councillors:
