Shire of Blackall
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The Shire of Blackall was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland
around the town of Blackall
. It covered an area of 16366.8 square kilometres (6,319.3 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 2008, when it amalgamated with neighbouring Shire of Tambo
to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.
The council consisted of a Mayor and 9 elected councillors. No wards or electoral divisions existed.
The Barcoo River
passes through the shire's former area and the dominant industry is sheep and cattle grazing.
and parts of Jericho
(these areas are now part of the Barcaldine Region). On 20 May 1880, a municipal Borough of Blackall was created to cover the town and its first councillors were elected in July 1880.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Kargoolnah became a shire council on 31 March 1903, while Blackall became a Town. It was abolished on 7 November 1931 and became Division 3 of the Kargoolnah Shire, which had in the meantime shrunk to include only the Blackall region. On 19 November 1932, after representations to the State Government, Kargoolnah was officially renamed Blackall.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland
on 10 August 2007, the Shire of Blackall merged with the Shire of Tambo
to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.
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...
around the town of Blackall
Blackall, Queensland
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. It covered an area of 16366.8 square kilometres (6,319.3 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 2008, when it amalgamated with neighbouring Shire of Tambo
Shire of Tambo (Queensland)
The Shire of Tambo was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland south-east of the town of Blackall. It covered an area of , and existed as a local government entity from 1881 until 2008, when it amalgamated with neighbouring Shire of Blackall to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.The...
to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.
The council consisted of a Mayor and 9 elected councillors. No wards or electoral divisions existed.
The Barcoo River
Barcoo River
The Barcoo River in western Queensland, Australia that rises on the northern slopes of the Warrego Range, flows in a south westerly direction and unites with the Thomson River to form Cooper Creek. The first European to see the river was Thomas Mitchell in 1846, who named it Victoria Stream...
passes through the shire's former area and the dominant industry is sheep and cattle grazing.
History
Kargoolnah Divisional Board was created on 11 November 1879 as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879, and included the areas of Blackall, Tambo and BarcaldineShire of Barcaldine
The Shire of Barcaldine was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland and headquartered in the town of Barcaldine. It covered an area of , and existed as a local government entity from 1892 until 2008, when it amalgamated with the Shires of Aramac and Jericho to form the Barcaldine...
and parts of Jericho
Shire of Jericho
The Shire of Jericho was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland between the towns of Barcaldine and Emerald. Administered from the town of Alpha, the Shire covered an area of , and existed as a local government entity from 1916 until 2008, when it amalgamated with the Shires of...
(these areas are now part of the Barcaldine Region). On 20 May 1880, a municipal Borough of Blackall was created to cover the town and its first councillors were elected in July 1880.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Kargoolnah became a shire council on 31 March 1903, while Blackall became a Town. It was abolished on 7 November 1931 and became Division 3 of the Kargoolnah Shire, which had in the meantime shrunk to include only the Blackall region. On 19 November 1932, after representations to the State Government, Kargoolnah was officially renamed Blackall.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland
Parliament of Queensland
The Parliament of Queensland is the legislature of Queensland, Australia. According to the state's constitution, the Parliament consists of the Queen and the Legislative Assembly. It is the only unicameral state parliament in the country, the upper chamber, the Legislative Council, having been...
on 10 August 2007, the Shire of Blackall merged with the Shire of Tambo
Shire of Tambo (Queensland)
The Shire of Tambo was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland south-east of the town of Blackall. It covered an area of , and existed as a local government entity from 1881 until 2008, when it amalgamated with neighbouring Shire of Blackall to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.The...
to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 2,755 |
| 1947 | 2,488 |
| 1954 | 2,780 |
| 1961 | 3,291 |
| 1966 | 3,067 |
| 1971 | 2,325 |
| 1976 | 2,160 |
| 1981 | 2,223 |
| 1986 | 2,070 |
| 1991 | 2,045 |
| 1996 | 1,833 |
| 2001 | 1,822 |
| 2006 | 1,524 |