Population 1,035 (2010) Founded 1930 Mayor Stuart Mackenzie | Established 1930 Area 67,634 km² | |
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The Shire of Quilpie is a local government area in South West Queensland, Australia. It covers an area of 67,633.5 square kilometres (26,113.4 sq mi), and its administrative centre is the town of Quilpie.
Contents
- Map of Quilpie QLD Australia
- History
- Chairmen
- Mayors
- Towns and localities
- Notable people from Quilpie
- References
Map of Quilpie, QLD, Australia
The dominant industry is grazing. Opal fields are also worked within the shire.
History
The Shire was created on 17 July 1930 from parts of the Shires of Barcoo, Murweh and Paroo and part of the abolished Shire of Adavale and all of the abolished Shire of Bulloo. However, on 4 July 1931, the Shire of Bulloo was re-instated.
Chairmen
Mayors
Towns and localities
The Shire of Quilpie includes the following settlements:
Notable people from Quilpie
References
Shire of Quilpie Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA