Shire of Emerald explained

Type:	lga
Shire of Emerald
State:	qld
Image Upright:	0.81
Pop:	14,355
Seat:	Emerald
Region:	Central Highlands
Url:	http://www.emerald.qld.gov.au/
Near-Nw:	Jericho
Near-N:	Peak Downs
Near-Ne:	Broadsound
Near-W:	Jericho
Near-E:	Duaringa
Near-Sw:	Bauhinia
Near-S:	Bauhinia
Near-Se:	Bauhinia

The Shire of Emerald is a former local government area in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, Australia. On 15 March 2008 the shires of Duaringa, Emerald, Bauhinia and Peak Downs were amalgamated to form the Central Highlands Region. Its administrative centre is based around Emerald.

History

The Emerald Division was separated from the Peak Downs Division on 4 June 1902.

On 31 March 1903, Emerald Division became the Shire of Emerald.

Towns and localities

The Shire of Emerald included the following settlements:

Towns:

• Bogantungan
• Comet
• Emerald
• Fernlees
• Gindie
• Withersfield
• Yamala

Gemfields area:

• Anakie
• Rubyvale
• Sapphire
• The Willows

Chairmen

• 1927: W. H. Harris^[1]
• 1979 – 1982: Craig Edmonston^[2]
• 1985 – 1989: Craig Edmonston^[2]
• 1989 – 1991: Ted Staal^[3]
• 1991 – 2000: Paul Bell^[4]
• 2000 – 2008: Peter Maguire^[5]

External links

• Queensland Department of Local Government and Planning – Shire Directory
• University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Emerald Shire

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Notes and References

1. Book: Pugh. Theophilus Parsons. Pugh's Almanac for 1927. 1927. 13 June 2014.
2. Web site: Statement of Witness: Craig William Edmonston. . 2 September 2011. Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry. Queensland Government. 17 June 2023. I served as Mayor of Emerald Shire Council during the periods 1979-1982 and 1985-1989.
3. News: Central Queensland Branch Conference. . March 1991. Municipal Manager. 13. Institute of Municipal Management. 17 June 2023. "Official opening" by Councillor Ted Staal, Chairman of Emerald Shire Council.
4. News: Industry Q&A with Paul Bell. . 20 February 2013. Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin. 17 June 2023. Paul is currently a Councillor with the Central Highlands Regional Council and was Mayor of Emerald Shire Council from 1991 to 2000....
5. News: Stokes. Aden. 31 January 2019. Thrilled with award . CQ News. 17 June 2023. Mr Maguire served as a councillor with Emerald Shire Council from 1988-1991, as Deputy Mayor from 1991-2000 and Mayor from 2000-2008..