Shire of Herberton
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The Shire of Herberton was a Local Government Area of Queensland
. It was located on the Atherton Tableland
, a plateau forming part of the Great Dividing Range
west of the city of Cairns
. The shire, administered from the town of Herberton
, covered an area of 9607 square kilometres (3,709.3 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1895 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other councils in the Tableland area to become the Tablelands Region.
. On 11 May 1895, the borough was abolished and the entire Herberton region separated from Tinaroo to become the Herberton Divisional Board. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Herberton became a shire council on 31 March 1903.
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 Herberton merged with the Shires of Atherton
, Eacham
and Mareeba to form the Tablelands 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...
. It was located on the Atherton Tableland
Atherton Tableland
The Atherton Tableland is a fertile plateau which is part of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland, Australia. It is located west to south-south-west inland from Cairns, well into the tropics, but its elevated position provides a climate suitable for dairy farming. It has an area of around...
, a plateau forming part of the Great Dividing Range
Great Dividing Range
The Great Dividing Range, or the Eastern Highlands, is Australia's most substantial mountain range and the third longest in the world. The range stretches more than 3,500 km from Dauan Island off the northeastern tip of Queensland, running the entire length of the eastern coastline through...
west of the city of Cairns
Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is a regional city in Far North Queensland, Australia, founded 1876. The city was named after William Wellington Cairns, then-current Governor of Queensland. It was formed to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, but experienced a decline when an easier route was...
. The shire, administered from the town of Herberton
Herberton, Queensland
Herberton is a town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Herberton had a population of 974.-History:...
, covered an area of 9607 square kilometres (3,709.3 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1895 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other councils in the Tableland area to become the Tablelands Region.
History
Tinaroo Divisional Board was created on 3 September 1881 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879, and was responsible for a large area which included Herberton. On 15 September 1888, a Herberton Borough Council was established to manage the affairs of the town of HerbertonHerberton, Queensland
Herberton is a town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Herberton had a population of 974.-History:...
. On 11 May 1895, the borough was abolished and the entire Herberton region separated from Tinaroo to become the Herberton Divisional Board. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Herberton became a shire council on 31 March 1903.
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 Herberton merged with the Shires of Atherton
Shire of Atherton
The Shire of Atherton was a Local Government Area of Queensland. It was located on the Atherton Tableland, a plateau forming part of the Great Dividing Range west of the city of Cairns...
, Eacham
Shire of Eacham
The Shire of Eacham was a Local Government Area of Queensland. It was located on the Atherton Tableland, a plateau forming part of the Great Dividing Range west of the city of Cairns...
and Mareeba to form the Tablelands Region.
Towns and localities
- HerbertonHerberton, QueenslandHerberton is a town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Herberton had a population of 974.-History:...
- Evelyn
- Innot Hot Springs
- Kalunga
- Millstream
- Moomin
- Mount Garnet
- RavenshoeRavenshoe, QueenslandRavenshoe is a town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is located south west of the regional centre, Cairns. At the 2006 census, Ravenshoe had a population of 910....
- Tumoulin
- Wairuna
- Wondecla
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 2,852 |
| 1947 | 3,198 |
| 1954 | 4,150 |
| 1961 | 3,815 |
| 1966 | 3,634 |
| 1971 | 3,726 |
| 1976 | 3,679 |
| 1981 | 3,688 |
| 1986 | 4,210 |
| 1991 | 4,560 |
| 1996 | 5,113 |
| 2001 | 5,083 |
| 2006 | 5,423 |