Middle Riding of Centralia
| Middle Riding of Centralia | |
|---|---|
 Map of Middle Riding of Centralia | |
| Geography | |
| Established | 1 July 1886[1] |
| Abolished | 1 October 1907[2] |
| Area | 536.65 sq mi (1,389.9 km2) |
| Largest city | Shepton |
| Highest point |
Mount Alexander - 8,172 ft (2,491 m) |
| Demography | |
| Population (1901) | 22,837 |
| Population density | 40.52/sq mi (15.64/km2) |
| Statistical code | 1020000 |
| Politics | |
| Middle Riding of Centralia County Council | |
 Coat of Arms of Middle Riding of Centralia | |
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Local authorities of New Ingrea Counties · Municipalities · Parishes | |
The Middle Riding of Centralia was, from 1886 to 1907, one of the three historic subdivisions (ridings) of the county of Centralia.
Toponomy
The term riding is drawn from the Old Norse language, where it simply meant a third-part[3].
History
Formation
From the time of their establishment, the three ridings were treated as three counties for many purposes, such as having separate county councils and Courts of General and Quarter Sessions.
Abolition
In 1907 the riding county councils were abolished, and were succeeded by the newly formed municipalities.
Legacy
Despite their abolition over a century ago, the ridings have survived through to the present day. Today, they are chiefly used for cadastral, ecclesiastical, and judicial purposes.
Although no longer having any administrative role, the ridings of Centralia still play a major role in cultural identity. A number of groups and organisations use the names of ridings to identify and distinguish themselves from one another.
See also
References and notes
- ↑ Local Government Act (Public Act No. 80 of 1885).
- ↑ Local Government (Residual Matters) Act (Public Act No. 36 of 1907).
- ↑ Stevenson, Angus, ed. (2010). Oxford Dictionary of English (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199571123.