Shire of Boonah
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The Shire of Boonah was a Local Government Area located in South East
Queensland
, Australia
, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Brisbane
. The shire covered an area of 1921.6 square kilometres (741.9 sq mi), and existed from 1880 until its merger with parts of the Shire of Beaudesert
and City of Ipswich
to form the Scenic Rim Region on 15 March 2008.
The shire was part of the "Scenic Rim
", a group of mountain ranges forming part of the Great Dividing Range
, and contained four national parks—Main Range
, Mount French, Moogerah Peaks
and Mount Greville.
and consisting of six councillors. On 25 October 1890, part of its northern section became part of the new Normanby division. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Goolman became a shire council on 31 March 1903, and on 14 October 1937 was renamed Boonah, which apparently means "bloodwood tree" in the local Aboriginal
language.
On 29 January 1949, the Shire of Normanby was abolished, and was split between the Shires of Moreton
and Boonah—a gain of 384 people and 109 km² (42 sq mi) for Boonah. The council was subdivided into three divisions, each electing three councillors. In March 2000, Boonah added to its area part of the City of Ipswich, including Mount Walker, Warrill View and Rosevale, and the divisions were abolished, with a seven-member council representing the entire district.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland
on 10 August 2007, Boonah merged with the southern rural section of the Shire of Beaudesert
and the Harrisville-Peak Crossing section of the City of Ipswich
to form the Scenic Rim Region.
# The estimated 1947 population of the post-1949 area was 6,239.
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
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...
, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
. The shire covered an area of 1921.6 square kilometres (741.9 sq mi), and existed from 1880 until its merger with parts of the Shire of Beaudesert
Shire of Beaudesert
The Shire of Beaudesert was a Local Government Area located in South East Queensland, Australia, stretching from the New South Wales border, along the Gold Coast hinterland to the urban fringes of the cities of Brisbane and Ipswich...
and City of Ipswich
City of Ipswich
The City of Ipswich is a Local Government Area in South East Queensland, covering an area of along the coast about southwest of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. The City of Ipswich has a population of 162,380 .-History:...
to form the Scenic Rim Region on 15 March 2008.
The shire was part of the "Scenic Rim
Scenic Rim
The Scenic Rim is a group of forested mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range straddling the border between south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, Australia.-Description:...
", a group of mountain ranges forming part of the Great Dividing Range
Great Dividing Range
The Great Dividing Range, or the Eastern Highlands, is Australia's most substantial mountain range and the third longest in the world. The range stretches more than 3,500 km from Dauan Island off the northeastern tip of Queensland, running the entire length of the eastern coastline through...
, and contained four national parks—Main Range
Main Range National Park
Main Range is a mountain range and a national park in Queensland , 85 km southwest of Brisbane. It is part of the World Heritage Site Gondwana Rainforests of Australia . It protects the western part of a semicircle of mountains in South East Queensland known as the Scenic Rim...
, Mount French, Moogerah Peaks
Moogerah Peaks National Park
Moogerah Peaks is a National Park in the Fassifern Valley of South East Queensland, Australia, located approximately 70 km south west of the state capital Brisbane...
and Mount Greville.
History
The Goolman Divisional Board was incorporated on 11 November 1879 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879, centred on BoonahBoonah, Queensland
Boonah is a town in south eastern Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 2,285. The area produces vegetables for the nearby Brisbane Markets notably carrots, potatoes, and cereal crops. Beef, pork and timber are also produced locally.The town is positioned near the...
and consisting of six councillors. On 25 October 1890, part of its northern section became part of the new Normanby division. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Goolman became a shire council on 31 March 1903, and on 14 October 1937 was renamed Boonah, which apparently means "bloodwood tree" in the local Aboriginal
Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. The Aboriginal Indigenous Australians migrated from the Indian continent around 75,000 to 100,000 years ago....
language.
On 29 January 1949, the Shire of Normanby was abolished, and was split between the Shires of Moreton
Shire of Moreton
The Shire of Moreton was a local government area in South East Queensland, Australia, located about southwest of Queensland's capital, Brisbane...
and Boonah—a gain of 384 people and 109 km² (42 sq mi) for Boonah. The council was subdivided into three divisions, each electing three councillors. In March 2000, Boonah added to its area part of the City of Ipswich, including Mount Walker, Warrill View and Rosevale, and the divisions were abolished, with a seven-member council representing the entire district.
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, Boonah merged with the southern rural section of the Shire of Beaudesert
Shire of Beaudesert
The Shire of Beaudesert was a Local Government Area located in South East Queensland, Australia, stretching from the New South Wales border, along the Gold Coast hinterland to the urban fringes of the cities of Brisbane and Ipswich...
and the Harrisville-Peak Crossing section of the City of Ipswich
City of Ipswich
The City of Ipswich is a Local Government Area in South East Queensland, covering an area of along the coast about southwest of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. The City of Ipswich has a population of 162,380 .-History:...
to form the Scenic Rim Region.
Towns and localities
- BoonahBoonah, QueenslandBoonah is a town in south eastern Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 2,285. The area produces vegetables for the nearby Brisbane Markets notably carrots, potatoes, and cereal crops. Beef, pork and timber are also produced locally.The town is positioned near the...
- AratulaAratula, QueenslandAratula is a small town in South East Queensland, approximately 60 kilometres southwest of Ipswich, just east of Cunninghams Gap. Warril Creek passes very close to the town...
- Charlwood
- Coulson
- Fassifern
- KalbarKalbar, QueenslandKalbar is a small town in the Scenic Rim, South East Queensland, Australia. It is located near the Cunningham Highway and directly north of Mount French in the Fassifern Valley. The town is part of the Scenic Rim Region local government area. At the 2006 census, Kalbar had a population of...
- Harrisville (split with City of IpswichCity of IpswichThe City of Ipswich is a Local Government Area in South East Queensland, covering an area of along the coast about southwest of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. The City of Ipswich has a population of 162,380 .-History:...
) - Maroon
- Moogerah
- Mount Alford
- Mount Walker
- Roadview
- Rosevale
- Silverdale
- Tarome
- Templin
- Warrill View
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 6,430 |
| 1947 | 5,855 # |
| 1954 | 5,929 |
| 1961 | 5,852 |
| 1966 | 5,471 |
| 1971 | 5,466 |
| 1976 | 5,378 |
| 1986 | 5,991 |
| 1991 | 6,541 |
| 1996 | 6,879 |
| 2001 | 8,207 |
| 2006 | 8,770 |
# The estimated 1947 population of the post-1949 area was 6,239.