Mitchell Shire

Mitchell Shire (1994-), central Victoria, was formed on 18 November 1994, by the union of most of Seymour rural city, Pyalong shire, Kilmore shire and most of Broadford and McIvor shires. Its area is 2862 sq km. The name celebrates the explorer Thomas Mitchell, the New South Wales Surveyor-General who travelled through the area in 1836.