The Shire of Brassall is a former local government area in the south-east of Queensland, Australia. It existed from 1879 to 1917.

Map of Brassall Division and adjacent local government areas, March 1902. Legend: Ipswich Municipality (2), Brassall Division (9), Bundanba Division (10), Walloon Division (17), Enoggera & Indooroopilly Divisions ("See Diagram")

History

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On 11 November 1879, the Brassall Division was created as one of 74 divisions within Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 2475.[1][2]

With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Brassall Division became the Shire of Brassall on 31 March 1903.[2][3]

The Greater Ipswich Scheme

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On 13 October 1916, a rationalisation of the local government areas in and around Ipswich was implemented. It involved the abolition of five shires:[4]

resulting in:

Although abolished, the Brassall Shire Council continued to operate until the completion of their term with the final council meeting being held on 3 March 1917.[3]

Chairmen

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  • 1911: William Hastie [8]

References

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  1. ^ "Proclamation [Brassall Division]". Queensland Government Gazette. 11 November 1879. p. 25:992.
  2. ^ a b "Agency ID 350, Brassall Divisional Board". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Agency ID 351, Brassall Shire Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Greater Ipswich Scheme". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 14 October 1916. p. 4. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  5. ^ "Agency ID 11326, Lowood Shire Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Agency ID 992, Ipswich City Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Agency ID 995, Ipswich Shire Council". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Local Government". The Queensland Times. National Library of Australia. 12 June 1911. p. 6 Edition: daily. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
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  • "Brassall". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.

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