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Hobsons Bay City Council was founded on 22 June 1994 during the amalgamation of local councils by the Kennett Government from the City of Williamstown and the City of Altona, as well as the suburb of Souht Kingsville from the City of Footscray. It took its name from Hobsons Bay, named after Captain William Hobson.
Location
| Address: | Civic Parade, Hobsons Bay Civic Centre , Altona, 3018 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.864072 Long: 144.830819 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Local |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 22-June-1994 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 22-June-1994 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 22nd June, 1996 |
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This marker records the acceptance and celebration of the proclaimed Hobsons Bay City Council
It was unveiled on the 22nd of June 1996 by the Governor of Victoria His Excellency the Hon. Richard E. McGarvie, AC in the presence of the citizens of Hobsons Bay
The first elected Council
Mayor Steven Kingshott
Councillors
Brad Matheson - Deputy Mayor
Kelly Minogue Carl Marsich
Linelle Gibson Dick Murdoch
Kevin Skehan, OAM Bill Sommers
Chief Executive Officer
Ken McNamara
Commemorating the anniversary of the creation of the Hobsons Bay City Council on the 22nd of June 1994
