Shire of Etheridge

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Shire of Etheridge
Queensland
Etheridge LGA Qld.png
Location within Queensland
Population714 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density0.018215/km2 (0.04718/sq mi)
Established1879
Area39,199 km2 (15,134.8 sq mi) [2]
MayorBarry Gilbert Hughes
Council seat Georgetown
Region Far North Queensland
State electorate(s) Traeger
Federal division(s) Kennedy
Etheridge Shire Logo.jpg
Website Shire of Etheridge
LGAs around Shire of Etheridge:
Carpentaria Mareeba Tablelands
Croydon Shire of Etheridge Charters Towers
Richmond Flinders Charters Towers

The Shire of Etheridge is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Australia in what is known as the Savannah Gulf region. Its economy is based on cattle grazing and mining.

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It covers an area of 39,199 square kilometres (15,134.8 sq mi), [2] and has existed as a local government entity since 1882.

In the 2021 census, the Shire of Etheridge had a population of 714 people. [1]

History

Map of Einasleigh Division and adjacent local government areas, March 1902 Einasleigh Division, March 1902.jpg
Map of Einasleigh Division and adjacent local government areas, March 1902

The Einasleigh Division was created on 11 November 1879 as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 720. [3] [4] In 1891 it was reported that the divisional board had made no progress, perhaps because it covered a large area that was sparsely settled. [5]

With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Einasleigh Division became the Shire of Einasleigh on 31 March 1903. [4] [6]

On 15 March 1919, it was renamed Shire of Etheridge. [6]

Towns and localities

The Shire of Etheridge includes the following settlements:

Former towns and localities

The Etheridge Shire had many mines in the late 1800s. This gave rise to a number of communities that no longer exist today:

Amenities

The Etheridge Shire Council operate a public library at Georgetown. [7]

Demographics

YearPopulationNotes
19331,085[ citation needed ]
1947860[ citation needed ]
1954815[ citation needed ]
1961828[ citation needed ]
1966936[ citation needed ]
1971974[ citation needed ]
1976940[ citation needed ]
19811,010[ citation needed ]
19861,210[ citation needed ]
19911,377[ citation needed ]
19961,273[ citation needed ]
2001 census 1,431 [8]
2006 census 851 [9]
2011 census 893 [10]
2016 census 799 [11]
2021 census 714 [1]

Chairmen and mayors

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References

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  5. "Local Government Practically Applied". The Queenslander . 15 January 1881. p. 71. Retrieved 4 October 2013 via National Library of Australia.
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