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City of Maryborough (Queensland)
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The City of Maryborough was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett
region of Queensland
, Australia
, containing the urban locality of Maryborough
as well as the southern half of Fraser Island. The City covered an area of 1233.9 square kilometres (476.4 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1861 until 2008, when it was amalgamated with the City of Hervey Bay
, Shire of Woocoo
and the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Shire of Tiaro
to form the Fraser Coast Region.
. The town was initially located further south on the Mary River
, but moved to its present location in 1852. It was declared a port in 1859.
On 10 March 1861, the Municipal Borough of Maryborough, governed under the Municipalities Act 1858 which had been inherited from New South Wales
upon the separation of Queensland in 1859, was proclaimed, becoming the sixth municipal government in Queensland. Henry Palmer was appointed as its first Mayor. On 15 September 1883, the Granville Division was established under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 to serve the surrounding district.
With the passing of the Local Authorities Act 1902, on 31 March 1903 Maryborough became a Town and Granville became a Shire. On 7 January 1905 Maryborough achieved City status, and a Town Hall was built on the corner of Kent and Adelaide Streets and became the administrative centre of the City. On 17 February 1917, as part of a restructuring of local government in the Wide Bay-Burnett area, the Shire of Granville was abolished and split between the Shire of Tiaro
and City of Maryborough.
At the 27 March 1976 local government elections, with the neighbouring Shire of Burrum
being renamed Hervey Bay and retreating to the coast, Maryborough changed from being an urban municipality of 26 km² (10 sq mi) to one of 1115 km² (431 sq mi) with a considerable rural area. The City grew by an estimated 1,119 people in the transfer.
The Local Government (Maryborough and Woocoo) Regulation 1993, which took effect on 31 March 1994, effected the City's annexation of about 700 km² (270.3 sq mi) of the Shire of Woocoo
. At this time, Maryborough was resubdivided into eight divisions each with one councillor, plus an elected mayor.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland
on 10 August 2007, Maryborough merged with the City of Hervey Bay
, Shire of Woocoo
and part of Tiaro
to form the Fraser Coast Region.
Wide Bay-Burnett
Wide Bay-Burnett is a region of the Australian state of Queensland, located between 170 and 400 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane. The area's population growth has exceeded the state average over the past 20 years, and it is forecast to grow to more than 430,000 by 2031...
region of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, containing the urban locality of Maryborough
Maryborough, Queensland
Maryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
as well as the southern half of Fraser Island. The City covered an area of 1233.9 square kilometres (476.4 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1861 until 2008, when it was amalgamated with the City of Hervey Bay
City of Hervey Bay
The City of Hervey Bay was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the urban centre of Hervey Bay as well as the northern half of Fraser Island...
, Shire of Woocoo
Shire of Woocoo
The Shire of Woocoo was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the rural residential area to the west of the town of Maryborough, and surrounding countryside...
and the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Shire of Tiaro
Shire of Tiaro
The Shire of Tiaro was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, between the regional cities of Gympie and Hervey Bay about north of the state capital, Brisbane...
to form the Fraser Coast Region.
History
Wharves were established at Maryborough in 1847-1848 to provide transport for wool from sheep stations on the Burnett RiverBurnett River
The Burnett River is a river in central Queensland, Australia that empties into the Pacific Ocean near the city of Bundaberg. The Burnett River region is largely given over to growing sugar cane....
. The town was initially located further south on the Mary River
Mary River (Queensland)
The Mary River is a river system in South East Queensland, Australia. The river rises at Booroobin in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, west of Landsborough...
, but moved to its present location in 1852. It was declared a port in 1859.
On 10 March 1861, the Municipal Borough of Maryborough, governed under the Municipalities Act 1858 which had been inherited from New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
upon the separation of Queensland in 1859, was proclaimed, becoming the sixth municipal government in Queensland. Henry Palmer was appointed as its first Mayor. On 15 September 1883, the Granville Division was established under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 to serve the surrounding district.
With the passing of the Local Authorities Act 1902, on 31 March 1903 Maryborough became a Town and Granville became a Shire. On 7 January 1905 Maryborough achieved City status, and a Town Hall was built on the corner of Kent and Adelaide Streets and became the administrative centre of the City. On 17 February 1917, as part of a restructuring of local government in the Wide Bay-Burnett area, the Shire of Granville was abolished and split between the Shire of Tiaro
Shire of Tiaro
The Shire of Tiaro was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, between the regional cities of Gympie and Hervey Bay about north of the state capital, Brisbane...
and City of Maryborough.
At the 27 March 1976 local government elections, with the neighbouring Shire of Burrum
City of Hervey Bay
The City of Hervey Bay was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the urban centre of Hervey Bay as well as the northern half of Fraser Island...
being renamed Hervey Bay and retreating to the coast, Maryborough changed from being an urban municipality of 26 km² (10 sq mi) to one of 1115 km² (431 sq mi) with a considerable rural area. The City grew by an estimated 1,119 people in the transfer.
The Local Government (Maryborough and Woocoo) Regulation 1993, which took effect on 31 March 1994, effected the City's annexation of about 700 km² (270.3 sq mi) of the Shire of Woocoo
Shire of Woocoo
The Shire of Woocoo was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the rural residential area to the west of the town of Maryborough, and surrounding countryside...
. At this time, Maryborough was resubdivided into eight divisions each with one councillor, plus an elected mayor.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland
Parliament of Queensland
The Parliament of Queensland is the legislature of Queensland, Australia. According to the state's constitution, the Parliament consists of the Queen and the Legislative Assembly. It is the only unicameral state parliament in the country, the upper chamber, the Legislative Council, having been...
on 10 August 2007, Maryborough merged with the City of Hervey Bay
City of Hervey Bay
The City of Hervey Bay was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the urban centre of Hervey Bay as well as the northern half of Fraser Island...
, Shire of Woocoo
Shire of Woocoo
The Shire of Woocoo was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, containing the rural residential area to the west of the town of Maryborough, and surrounding countryside...
and part of Tiaro
Shire of Tiaro
The Shire of Tiaro was a Local Government Area located in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, between the regional cities of Gympie and Hervey Bay about north of the state capital, Brisbane...
to form the Fraser Coast Region.
Towns and Localities
- MaryboroughMaryborough, QueenslandMaryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
- Maryborough West
- Granville
- Island Plantation
- Aldershot
- Beaver Rock
- Boonooroo
- Boonooroo Plains
- Eurong (Fraser Island)
- Great Sandy StraitGreat Sandy StraitThe Great Sandy Strait is an 70 km Australian sand passage estuary separating mainland Queensland, from World Heritage listed Fraser Island.-Description:...
- Maaroom
- Poona
- Poona National ParkPoona National ParkPoona National Park is located in Queensland, Australia, 210 km north of Brisbane and 12 km from Maryborough. It is a wildlife refuge with some endangered trees and animals . Mostly marshy and forested between rivers and the sea, this area has no designated walking trails . Nearby is a small...
- St Helens
- The Dimonds
- Tinana
- Tuan
- Tuan Forest
- Walkers Point
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 10,629 |
| 1933 | 11,415 |
| 1947 | 14,395 |
| 1954 | 17,952 |
| 1961 | 19,126 |
| 1966 | 19,659 |
| 1971 | 20,587 |
| 1976 | 21,527 |
| 1981 | 21,530 |
| 1986 | 22,430 |
| 1991 | 22,977 |
| 1996 | 24,681 |
| 2001 | 24,465 |
| 2006 | 25,705 |