Shire of Eidsvold
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The Shire of Eidsvold was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River
, Queensland
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 4809.4 square kilometres (1,856.9 sq mi), and existed as a local government area from 1890 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett Region.
The major activities in the shire were beef cattle raising and forestry, and some irrigated properties existed along the Burnett
and Nogo Rivers. Eidsvold was named after the Norwegian town of Eidsvoll
, where the Norwegian declaration of freedom was signed in 1814.
The Eidsvold district is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry.
and Monto
, and in the late 1920s, its administrative centre moved to Watt Street, Monto.
On 3 March 1932, an Order in Council dissolved the Shire of Eidsvold, and created the Shire of Monto
from parts of Eidsvold and Mundubbera
, and a new Shire of Eidsvold from parts of the old Eidsvold, Mundubbera and Perry. The new council had 5 members compared to 12 in the previous incarnation.
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 Eidsvold merged with the Shires of Biggenden
, Gayndah
, Monto
, Mundubbera
and Perry to form the North Burnett Region.
Burnett River
The Burnett River is a river in central Queensland, Australia that empties into the Pacific Ocean near the city of Bundaberg. The Burnett River region is largely given over to growing sugar cane....
, 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...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The shire covered an area of 4809.4 square kilometres (1,856.9 sq mi), and existed as a local government area from 1890 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett Region.
The major activities in the shire were beef cattle raising and forestry, and some irrigated properties existed along the Burnett
Burnett River
The Burnett River is a river in central Queensland, Australia that empties into the Pacific Ocean near the city of Bundaberg. The Burnett River region is largely given over to growing sugar cane....
and Nogo Rivers. Eidsvold was named after the Norwegian town of Eidsvoll
Eidsvoll
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Romerike traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Sundet.-Name:...
, where the Norwegian declaration of freedom was signed in 1814.
The Eidsvold district is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry.
History
The Eidsvold Division was proclaimed on 25 January 1890, initially with a chairman and six councillors, and the first meeting took place on 14 May 1890. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, it became a shire on 31 March 1903. The original shire included both the towns of EidsvoldEidsvold, Queensland
Eidsvold is a small town in the North Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the Burnett Highway approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The town is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry...
and Monto
Monto, Queensland
Monto is a town in Queensland, Australia, located on the Burnett Highway north-west of Brisbane and south of Rockhampton. The town was the administrative centre of Monto Shire. At the 2006 census, Monto had a population of 1,159.-History:...
, and in the late 1920s, its administrative centre moved to Watt Street, Monto.
On 3 March 1932, an Order in Council dissolved the Shire of Eidsvold, and created the Shire of Monto
Shire of Monto
The Shire of Monto was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed as a local government area from 1932 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett...
from parts of Eidsvold and Mundubbera
Shire of Mundubbera
The Shire of Mundubbera was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed as a local government area from 1915 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett...
, and a new Shire of Eidsvold from parts of the old Eidsvold, Mundubbera and Perry. The new council had 5 members compared to 12 in the previous incarnation.
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 Eidsvold merged with the Shires of Biggenden
Shire of Biggenden
The Shire of Biggenden was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia, south-southwest of the regional city of Bundaberg...
, Gayndah
Shire of Gayndah
The Shire of Gayndah was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed as a local government area from 1866 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett...
, Monto
Shire of Monto
The Shire of Monto was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed as a local government area from 1932 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett...
, Mundubbera
Shire of Mundubbera
The Shire of Mundubbera was a Local Government Area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed as a local government area from 1915 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to form the North Burnett...
and Perry to form the North Burnett Region.
Towns and localities
- EidsvoldEidsvold, QueenslandEidsvold is a small town in the North Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the Burnett Highway approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The town is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry...
- Abercorn
- Ceradotus
- Wuruma DamWuruma DamWuruma Dam was constructed across the Nogo River in the upper Burnett River Catchment for irrigation & town water supply for Eidsvold, Mundubbera and Gayndah....
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 1,475 |
| 1947 | 1,313 |
| 1954 | 1,311 |
| 1961 | 1,242 |
| 1966 | 1,702 |
| 1971 | 1,222 |
| 1976 | 1,231 |
| 1981 | 1,256 |
| 1986 | 1,212 |
| 1991 | 1,028 |
| 1996 | 970 |
| 2001 | 933 |
| 2006 | 876 |