Terania Shire Explained

Type:lga
Terania Shire
State:nsw
Region:Northern Rivers
Seat:Lismore

Terania Shire was a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.

Terania Shire was proclaimed on 7 March 1906, one of 134 shires created after the passing of the Local Government (Shires) Act 1905. Walter Massy-Greene was elected as the inaugural shire president.[1]

The shire offices were in Lismore. Other towns and villages in the shire included Nimbin.

Terania Shire was abolished and split on 1 January 1977 with part of its area absorbed by Kyogle Shire and the balance merged along with Gundurimba Shire into the City of Lismore.

Notes and References

  1. News: Terania Shire Council. The Northern Star. 8 December 1906.