Town of Albany
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Town of Albany (former) Western Australia |
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Population | 14,510 (1996 census) |
• Density | 421/km2 (1,090/sq mi) |
Established | 1871 |
Area | 34.4 km2 (13.3 sq mi) |
Council seat | Albany |
Region | Great Southern |
State electorate(s) | Albany |
Federal Division(s) | Forrest |
The Town of Albany was a local government area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia representing the town of Albany, 410 km south-southeast of the capital, Perth.
History
In 1871, the Albany Municipal Council was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became the Town Council following changes to the Local Government Act. It amalgamated with the Shire of Albany to become the City of Albany on 1 July 1998.
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