 In 1882 the District Council of Monarto was established by the severance of the hundred from Nairne council.From 1935 the hundred became a part of the District Council of Mobilong, following the amalgamation of Monarto council into Mobilong.From 1997 the hundred became a part of the slightly larger District Council of Murray Bridge, following the amalgamation of Mobilong council with the Corporate Town of Murray Bridge.