The Shire of Balonne is a Local Government Area located in South West Queensland, Australia, over 500 kilometres (310 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane. It covers an area of 31,150.3 square kilometres (12,027.2 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1879.
[edit] History
Ula Ula Division was created on 11 November 1879 as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879. A municipal council for its main town, St George, was gazetted on 31 July 1884, but was soon amalgamated back into the division. On 11 March 1901, the division was renamed Balonne after the Balonne River. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, it became a shire on 31 March 1903.
[edit] Rivers
The area contains the following rivers, which attract fishermen after both the Yellow belly and the sought after Murray Cod.
[edit] Towns and localities
[edit] Annual events
Annual events include:
- Fishing Competitions,
- A Golf Carnival,
- Motorbike Endurance Rallies,
- Country Shows & Rodeos
- Wool, Craft & Flower Shows
[edit] Population
| Year |
Population |
| 1933 |
4,452 |
| 1947 |
4,040 |
| 1954 |
5,527 |
| 1961 |
6,105 |
| 1966 |
5,849 |
| 1971 |
5,354 |
| 1976 |
4,580 |
| 1981 |
4,678 |
| 1986 |
5,056 |
| 1991 |
5,112 |
| 1996 |
4,830 |
| 2001 |
5,414 |
| 2006 |
4,599 |
[edit] References
Coordinates: 28°02′14.04″S 148°34′27.84″E / 28.0372333°S 148.5744°E / -28.0372333; 148.5744
