Shire of Tambo (Queensland)
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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 14083.8 square kilometres (5,437.8 sq mi), 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 council consisted of a Mayor and 9 elected councillors. No wards or electoral divisions existed.
The Barcoo River
travels through the shire's former area on its way to Cooper Creek
and eventually Lake Eyre
. Like much of the west, sheep became the mainstay of the economy. Today, cattle and tourism are of major importance to the region.
and parts of Jericho
. On 1 January 1881, a new Division of Tambo was proclaimed and excised from Kargoolnah.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Tambo 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 Tambo merged with the Shire of Blackall
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...
south-east of the town of Blackall
Blackall, Queensland
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. It covered an area of 14083.8 square kilometres (5,437.8 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1881 until 2008, when it amalgamated with neighbouring Shire of Blackall
Shire of Blackall
The Shire of Blackall was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland around the town of Blackall. It covered an area of , 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...
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...
travels through the shire's former area on its way to Cooper Creek
Cooper Creek
Cooper Creek is one of the most famous and yet least visited rivers in Australia. It is sometimes known as the Barcoo River from one of its tributaries and is one of three major Queensland river systems that flow into the Lake Eyre Basin...
and eventually Lake Eyre
Lake Eyre
Lake Eyre is the lowest point in Australia, at approximately below sea level, and, on the rare occasions that it fills, it is the largest lake in Australia and 18th largest in the world...
. Like much of the west, sheep became the mainstay of the economy. Today, cattle and tourism are of major importance to the region.
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...
. On 1 January 1881, a new Division of Tambo was proclaimed and excised from Kargoolnah.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Tambo 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 Tambo merged with the Shire of Blackall
Shire of Blackall
The Shire of Blackall was a Local Government Area located in central Queensland around the town of Blackall. It covered an area of , 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...
to form the Blackall-Tambo Region.
Towns and localities
- TamboTambo, QueenslandTambo is a town located in central western Queensland, Australia, on the banks of the Barcoo River. Tambo is southeast of the town of Blackall via the Landsborough Highway, and approximately north west of the state capital, Brisbane. At the 2006 census, Tambo had a population of 345.The town was...
- Mount Enniskillen
- Yandarlo
- Bayrick
- Caldervale
- Lansdowne
- Lumeah
- Macfarlane
- Minnie Downs
- Scrubby Creek
- Windeyer
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 948 |
| 1947 | 882 |
| 1954 | 1,045 |
| 1961 | 1,124 |
| 1966 | 937 |
| 1971 | 831 |
| 1976 | 668 |
| 1981 | 762 |
| 1986 | 704 |
| 1991 | 616 |
| 1996 | 566 |
| 2001 | 628 |
| 2006 | 615 |