Population 951 (2010) Region North West Queensland Website Shire of Richmond Area 26,602 km² Council seat Richmond Federal division Division of Kennedy | Established 1916 State electorate(s) Mount Isa Shire of Richmond Flinders Founded 1916 Mayor John Wharton | |
 | ||
The Shire of Richmond is a local government area in north western Queensland, Australia.
Contents
Map of Richmond, QLD 4822, Australia
It covers an area of 26,602.3 square kilometres (10,271.2 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1916.
History
The Shire of Wyangarie, named for a prominent grazing homestead in the area, was created on 1 January 1916 out of part of the Shire of Flinders under the Local Authorities Act 1902. On 24 July 1930, it lost part of its area to Shire of McKinlay. on 31 July 1954, it was renamed Richmond.
Towns and localities
The Shire of Richmond includes the following settlements:
Chairmen
References
Shire of Richmond Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA