Newham and Woodend Shire

Newham and Woodend Shire (1905-95) originated with the proclamation of the Woodend, Newham and Rochford Road District on 25 November 1861. The district, situated north of the Mount Macedon range, was about 60 km north-west of Melbourne. The area was traversed by the Calder Highway and the Melbourne to Bendigo railway line.