The Town of Toowong is a former local government area of Queensland, Australia, located in western Brisbane in the area around the current suburb of Toowong.
The Town of Toowong is a former local government area of Queensland, Australia, located in western Brisbane in the area around the current suburb of Toowong.
The Toowong Division was established on 11 November 1879 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 1789. [1] [2]
In May 1880, the more populated part of Toowong Division was proclaimed the Shire of Toowong, [3] [4] while the remaining part of the Toowong Division was renamed Indooroopilly Division. [2] [5] [6]
In 1902, the Local Authorities Act 1902 replaced all Divisions and Boroughs with Towns and Shires, creating the Town of Toowong on 31 March 1903. [6] [7]
On 1 October 1925, it was amalgamated into the City of Brisbane. [7]
The following men served as the president of the Shire of Toowong and the mayors of the Town of Toowong. [8]
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