City of Ipswich
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The City of Ipswich is a Local Government Area
in South East
Queensland
, covering an area of 65.7 square kilometres (25.4 sq mi) along the coast about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Brisbane
, the capital of Queensland. The City of Ipswich has a population of 162,380 (2009).
, a petition containing 91 signatures was received by the Governor of New South Wales seeking to have Ipswich, which at the time had 3,000 people, granted municipal town status. The petition was gazetted the following day, and no counter-petition was received.
On 29 November, the letters patent
authorised by Queen Victoria
which were to make Queensland
a separate colony were published in New South Wales, and the petition was forwarded to the new Queensland governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen. On 10 December 1859, the same day that the letters patent were published in Queensland, the petition was regazetted. On 3 March 1860 the Town of Ipswich was proclaimed, and its first elections were held on 19 April 1860, where John Murphy became its first Mayor. The City's corporate logo was designed by Reverend Lacey H. Rumsey, the rector of St Paul's Church in Ipswich in 1861.
The Town applied on 22 November 1904 to become a City, the status being conferred by the Government of Queensland
on 1 December 1904 and its first mayor was Hugh Reilly. On its declaration, the City of Ipswich only covered the central area of Ipswich
itself—even what are today considered inner suburbs were parts of different entities. These eventually merged to form the Shire of Moreton
on 13 October 1916 (initially known as the Shire of Ipswich), which merged into the City on 11 March 1995.
In March 2000, Ipswich ceded some rural territory in Mount Walker, Mutdapilly, Rosevale and Warrill View to the neighbouring Shire of Boonah
. Following the major reforms of local government in Queensland, on 15 March 2008, Ipswich lost the largely rural areas of Harrisville and Peak Crossing in its southeast to the new Scenic Rim Region.
Prior to 1921, mayors were elected on an annual basis from amongst the councillors.
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Local Government Areas of Queensland
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in South East
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, covering an area of 65.7 square kilometres (25.4 sq mi) along the coast about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Brisbane
Brisbane
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, the capital of Queensland. The City of Ipswich has a population of 162,380 (2009).
History
Ipswich is the second-oldest local government area in Queensland, after Brisbane. On 16 November 1859, after the enactment of the Municipalities Act of 1858 in New South WalesNew South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, a petition containing 91 signatures was received by the Governor of New South Wales seeking to have Ipswich, which at the time had 3,000 people, granted municipal town status. The petition was gazetted the following day, and no counter-petition was received.
On 29 November, the letters patent
Letters patent
Letters patent are a type of legal instrument in the form of a published written order issued by a monarch or president, generally granting an office, right, monopoly, title, or status to a person or corporation...
authorised by Queen Victoria
Victoria of the United Kingdom
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which were to make Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
a separate colony were published in New South Wales, and the petition was forwarded to the new Queensland governor, Sir George Ferguson Bowen. On 10 December 1859, the same day that the letters patent were published in Queensland, the petition was regazetted. On 3 March 1860 the Town of Ipswich was proclaimed, and its first elections were held on 19 April 1860, where John Murphy became its first Mayor. The City's corporate logo was designed by Reverend Lacey H. Rumsey, the rector of St Paul's Church in Ipswich in 1861.
The Town applied on 22 November 1904 to become a City, the status being conferred by the Government of Queensland
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on 1 December 1904 and its first mayor was Hugh Reilly. On its declaration, the City of Ipswich only covered the central area of Ipswich
Ipswich, Queensland
Ipswich is a city in South-East Queensland, Australia. Situated along the Bremer River Valley approximately 40 kilometres away from the state's capital Brisbane. The suburb by the same name forms the city's Central Business District and administrative centre...
itself—even what are today considered inner suburbs were parts of different entities. These eventually merged to form the Shire of Moreton
Shire of Moreton
The Shire of Moreton was a local government area in South East Queensland, Australia, located about southwest of Queensland's capital, Brisbane...
on 13 October 1916 (initially known as the Shire of Ipswich), which merged into the City on 11 March 1995.
In March 2000, Ipswich ceded some rural territory in Mount Walker, Mutdapilly, Rosevale and Warrill View to the neighbouring Shire of Boonah
Shire of Boonah
The Shire of Boonah was a Local Government Area located in South East Queensland, Australia, about southwest of Brisbane. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1880 until its merger with parts of the Shire of Beaudesert and City of Ipswich to form the Scenic Rim Region on 15 March...
. Following the major reforms of local government in Queensland, on 15 March 2008, Ipswich lost the largely rural areas of Harrisville and Peak Crossing in its southeast to the new Scenic Rim Region.
Wards
The town has 10 councillors each representing one division (or ward). Each councillor serves a four-year term. The mayor is directly elected.Mayors
| Mayor | Term |
|---|---|
| Paul Pisasale | 2004–current |
| John Nugent | 1995–2004 |
| David Underwood | 1991–1995 |
| Des Freeman | 1979–1991 |
| Arthur Hastings | 1973–1979 |
| James Finimore | 1950–1973 |
| J.C. Minnis | 1939–1949 |
| A.G. Sutton | 1938–1939 |
| Alfred Tully Stephenson | 1933–1938 |
| Oliver Perry | 1930–1932 |
| Alfred Tully Stephenson | 1921–1929 |
Prior to 1921, mayors were elected on an annual basis from amongst the councillors.
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