City of Camberwell - Revision history

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	===1993 dismissal===		===1993 dismissal===
	{{Main article\|1993 ~~sacking of~~ Camberwell Council}}		{{Main article\|1992-1993 investigation into Camberwell Council}}
	Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref> [[Des Bethke]], a former CEO of the [[wikipedia:City of Melbourne\|City of Melbourne]], was appointed as an administrator to oversee the running of the council. He remained in place as sole administrator until the Victoria-wide local government reforms over 1994-1996.		Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref> [[Des Bethke]], a former CEO of the [[wikipedia:City of Melbourne\|City of Melbourne]], was appointed as an administrator to oversee the running of the council. He remained in place as sole administrator until the Victoria-wide local government reforms over 1994-1996.

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	==Symbols and logos==		==Symbols and logos==
			The City of Camberwell used the same logo as its predecessors - the original crest having been first used in 1871 when the [[Shire of Boroondara]] was established. In 1969, an updated Council crest was revealed.

			Both logos depicted a beehive, pick and shovel, and a plough and sheaf of wheat. These were surrounded by grapevines. All of this symbolised the agricultural and predominantly rural nature of the area at the time. The motto ''Cura Et Industria'' ('careful and industrious') was used on both crests.<ref name="CamberwellCouncil1993Report">Camberwell City Council. ''Annual Report 1993''. 1993.</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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	{{Infobox council		{{Infobox council
	\| name = City of Camberwell		\| name = City of Camberwell
			\| image = Camberwell_City_Council_Crest.jpg
			\| image_size = 270
	\| population = 91,000 (1992)<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office (1994). Victorian Year Book. p. 49.</ref>		\| population = 91,000 (1992)<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office (1994). Victorian Year Book. p. 49.</ref>
	\| established = 20 April 1914<ref>Sharples, John. ''Municipality of Camberwell & Boroondara''. Museum Victoria: 2003. https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2257, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref><ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914">[[Box Hill Reporter]]. ''Camberwell City Council News''. 24 April 1914. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75089893, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref>		\| established = 20 April 1914<ref>Sharples, John. ''Municipality of Camberwell & Boroondara''. Museum Victoria: 2003. https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2257, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref><ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914">[[Box Hill Reporter]]. ''Camberwell City Council News''. 24 April 1914. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75089893, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref>
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	The '''City of Camberwell''' was a local government covering eastern middle-ring suburbs of [[wikipedia:Melbourne\|Melbourne]], [[wikipedia:Victoria, Australia\|Victoria]], including [[Camberwell]], [[Ashburton]] and [[Balwyn]].		The '''City of Camberwell''' was a local government covering eastern middle-ring suburbs of [[wikipedia:Melbourne\|Melbourne]], [[wikipedia:Victoria, Australia\|Victoria]], including [[Camberwell]], [[Ashburton]] and [[Balwyn]].

	== History ==		==Symbols and logos==


			==History==
	The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then as the [[Town of Camberwell]] later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City.<ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914" />		The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then as the [[Town of Camberwell]] later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City.<ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914" />

	In 1953, it reported "209 miles [336 kilometres] of made roads, 333 miles [536 kilometres] of paved footpaths, 105 miles [167 kilometres] of underground drains and 40 miles [64 kilometres] of unmade streets".<ref name="CityofCamberwell1953Report"> City of Camberwell. ''The City of Camberwell - Melbourne, Victoria. Its Historical Outline, Social and Welfare Activities, Cultural Institutions, Services and future development''. 1953.</ref> New roads built or sealed during this time in growth areas, particularly in the northern parts of [[Balwyn]] and [[Balwyn North]], were funded directly by residents based on the length of their street frontage. This was to account for labour shortages and increased construction costs after the Second World War.<ref name="CityofCamberwell1953Report" />		In 1953, it reported "209 miles [336 kilometres] of made roads, 333 miles [536 kilometres] of paved footpaths, 105 miles [167 kilometres] of underground drains and 40 miles [64 kilometres] of unmade streets".<ref name="CityofCamberwell1953Report"> City of Camberwell. ''The City of Camberwell - Melbourne, Victoria. Its Historical Outline, Social and Welfare Activities, Cultural Institutions, Services and future development''. 1953.</ref> New roads built or sealed during this time in growth areas, particularly in the northern parts of [[Balwyn]] and [[Balwyn North]], were funded directly by residents based on the length of their street frontage. This was to account for labour shortages and increased construction costs after the Second World War.<ref name="CityofCamberwell1953Report" />

	=== 1993 dismissal ===		===1993 dismissal===
	{{Main article\|1993 sacking of Camberwell Council}}		{{Main article\|1993 sacking of Camberwell Council}}
	Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref> [[Des Bethke]], a former CEO of the [[wikipedia:City of Melbourne\|City of Melbourne]], was appointed as an administrator to oversee the running of the council. He remained in place as sole administrator until the Victoria-wide local government reforms over 1994-1996.		Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref> [[Des Bethke]], a former CEO of the [[wikipedia:City of Melbourne\|City of Melbourne]], was appointed as an administrator to oversee the running of the council. He remained in place as sole administrator until the Victoria-wide local government reforms over 1994-1996.

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	== History ==		== History ==
	The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then as the [[Town of Camberwell]] later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City.<ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914" />		The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then as the [[Town of Camberwell]] later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City.<ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914" />

			In 1953, it reported "209 miles [336 kilometres] of made roads, 333 miles [536 kilometres] of paved footpaths, 105 miles [167 kilometres] of underground drains and 40 miles [64 kilometres] of unmade streets".<ref name="CityofCamberwell1953Report"> City of Camberwell. ''The City of Camberwell - Melbourne, Victoria. Its Historical Outline, Social and Welfare Activities, Cultural Institutions, Services and future development''. 1953.</ref> New roads built or sealed during this time in growth areas, particularly in the northern parts of [[Balwyn]] and [[Balwyn North]], were funded directly by residents based on the length of their street frontage. This was to account for labour shortages and increased construction costs after the Second World War.<ref name="CityofCamberwell1953Report" />

	=== 1993 dismissal ===		=== 1993 dismissal ===

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	=== 1993 dismissal ===		=== 1993 dismissal ===
	{{Main article\|1993 sacking of Camberwell Council}}		{{Main article\|1993 sacking of Camberwell Council}}
	Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref>		Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref> [[Des Bethke]], a former CEO of the [[wikipedia:City of Melbourne\|City of Melbourne]], was appointed as an administrator to oversee the running of the council. He remained in place as sole administrator until the Victoria-wide local government reforms over 1994-1996.

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==

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	\| name = City of Camberwell		\| name = City of Camberwell
	\| population = 91,000 (1992)<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office (1994). Victorian Year Book. p. 49.</ref>		\| population = 91,000 (1992)<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office (1994). Victorian Year Book. p. 49.</ref>
	\| established = 20 April 1914<ref>Sharples, John. ''Municipality of Camberwell & Boroondara''. Museum Victoria: 2003. https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2257, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref>		\| established = 20 April 1914<ref>Sharples, John. ''Municipality of Camberwell & Boroondara''. Museum Victoria: 2003. https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2257, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref><ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914">[[Box Hill Reporter]]. ''Camberwell City Council News''. 24 April 1914. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75089893, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref>
	\| abolished = 1994 (merged with [[City of Kew\|Kew]] and [[City of Hawthorn\|Hawthorn]])		\| abolished = 1994 (merged with [[City of Kew\|Kew]] and [[City of Hawthorn\|Hawthorn]])
	\| area = 36km<sup>2</sup><ref>Monash Arts Online (2003). Camberwell. http://web.archive.org/web/20031003042818/http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/camberwell.html, accessed: 23 June 2016</ref>		\| area = 36km<sup>2</sup><ref>Monash Arts Online (2003). Camberwell. http://web.archive.org/web/20031003042818/http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/camberwell.html, accessed: 23 June 2016</ref>
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	== History ==		== History ==
	The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then Town later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City ~~and became the City of Camberwell~~.		The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then as the [[Town of Camberwell]] later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City.<ref name="BoxHillReporter24April1914" />

	=== 1993 dismissal ===		=== 1993 dismissal ===

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	== History ==		== History ==
	The City began as a result of the renaming ~~and reorganisation~~ of the [[~~Borough~~ of Boroondara]] ~~into~~ the ~~Town~~ of Camberwell in 1905. ~~Later that year~~, it was proclaimed a ~~city~~.		The City began as a result of the renaming of the [[Shire of Boroondara]] to the Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara in 1905. It was declared a Borough and then Town later in 1905. On 20 April 1914, it was proclaimed a City and became the City of Camberwell.

	=== 1993 dismissal ===		=== 1993 dismissal ===

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	{{Infobox council		{{Infobox council
	\| name = City of Camberwell		\| name = City of Camberwell
	\| population = 91,000 (1992)<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office (1994). Victorian Year Book. p. 49.</ref>		\| population = 91,000 (1992)<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office (1994). Victorian Year Book. p. 49.</ref>
	\| established = 1914		\| established = 20 April 1914<ref>Sharples, John. ''Municipality of Camberwell & Boroondara''. Museum Victoria: 2003. https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2257, accessed: 10 October 2017</ref>
	\| abolished = 1994 (merged with [[City of Kew\|Kew]] and [[City of Hawthorn\|Hawthorn]])		\| abolished = 1994 (merged with [[City of Kew\|Kew]] and [[City of Hawthorn\|Hawthorn]])
	\| area = 36km<sup>2</sup><ref>Monash Arts Online (2003). Camberwell. http://web.archive.org/web/20031003042818/http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/camberwell.html, accessed: 23 June 2016</ref>		\| area = 36km<sup>2</sup><ref>Monash Arts Online (2003). Camberwell. http://web.archive.org/web/20031003042818/http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/camberwell.html, accessed: 23 June 2016</ref>

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	== History ==		== History ==
			The City began as a result of the renaming and reorganisation of the [[Borough of Boroondara]] into the Town of Camberwell in 1905. Later that year, it was proclaimed a city.

			=== 1993 dismissal ===
			{{Main article\|1993 sacking of Camberwell Council}}
			Following a series of investigations and financial troubles at the council, the latter largely brought on by the payout required as a result of the [[Podgor Development]], the Victorian Government determined to dismiss all sitting councillors and replace them with an administrator.<ref>The Age. ''One Year Ago''. 23 June 1994. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/123006227/, accessed: 24 March 2016</ref>

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==