Town of Cooktown

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The Town of Cooktown is the former local government area for Cooktown in Far North Queensland, Australia. It existed from 1876 to 1932.

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History

Map of Borough of Cooktown and adjacent local government areas, March 1902 Daintree Division, March 1902.jpg
Map of Borough of Cooktown and adjacent local government areas, March 1902

On 3 April 1876, Cooktown was established as a separate municipality, the Borough of Cooktown. [1] [2]

On 11 November 1879, the Daintree was created as a local government for the coastal land surrounding Cooktown. [3]

On 31 March 1903 with the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Borough of Cooktown became the Town of Cooktown and the Daintree Division became the Shire of Daintree. [1] [3] [4] [5]

On 16 January 1919, the Shire of Daintree was merged with the Shire of Hann to create the Shire of Cook, covering much of Cape York Peninsula. [5] [6]

On 4 August 1932, the Town of Cooktown was abolished and absorbed into the Shire of Cook. [4]

Mayors

The mayors of the town were:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Agency ID 605, Cooktown Municipal Council". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  2. "Order in Council". Queensland Government Gazette . 6 August 1932. p. 138:400.
  3. 1 2 "Agency ID 813, Daintree Divisional Board". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Agency ID 1184, Cooktown Town Council". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  5. 1 2 "Agency ID 814, Daintree Shire Council". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  6. "Agency ID 603, Cook Shire Council". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 10 September 2013.
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