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Shire of Brassall

Map of Brassall Division and adjacent local government areas, March 1902. Legend: Ipswich Municipality (2), Brassall Division (9), Bundanba Division (10), Walloon Division (17), Enoggera & Indooroopilly Divisions ("See Diagram")

The Shire of Brassall is a former local government area in the south-east of Queensland, Australia. It existed from 1879 to 1917.

History

On 11 November 1879, the Brassall Division was created as one of 74 divisions within Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 2475.[1][2]

With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Brassall Division became the Shire of Brassall on 31 March 1903.[2][3]

The Greater Ipswich Scheme

On 13 October 1916, a rationalisation of the local government areas in and around Ipswich was implemented. It involved the abolition of five shires:[4]

resulting in:

Although abolished, the Brassall Shire Council continued to operate until the completion of their term with the final council meeting being held on 3 March 1917.[3]

Chairmen

  • 1911: William Hastie [8]

References

  1. ^ "Proclamation [Brassall Division]". Queensland Government Gazette. 11 November 1879. p. 25:992.
  2. ^ a b "Agency ID 350, Brassall Divisional Board". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Agency ID 351, Brassall Shire Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Greater Ipswich Scheme". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 14 October 1916. p. 4. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Agency ID 11326, Lowood Shire Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Agency ID 992, Ipswich City Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Agency ID 995, Ipswich Shire Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Local Government". The Queensland Times. National Library of Australia. 12 June 1911. p. 6 Edition: daily. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  • "Brassall". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.

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