Shire of Pittsworth
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The Shire of Pittsworth was a Local Government Area located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland
, Australia
, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of the regional city of Toowoomba
. The shire covered an area of 1089.5 square kilometres (420.7 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1913 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other councils in the Toowoomba area to form the Toowoomba Region.
, consisting of a Town Hall and Shire Chambers. Pittsworth was an undivided council and elected a mayor and six councillors.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland
on 10 August 2007, the Shire of Pittsworth merged with the City of Toowoomba
and the Shires of Cambooya
, Clifton
, Crows Nest, Jondaryan, Millmerran
and Shire of Rosalie to form the Toowoomba Region.
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
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, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of the regional city of Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Queensland
Toowoomba is a city in Southern Queensland, Australia. It is located west of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. With an estimated district population of 128,600, Toowoomba is Australia's second largest inland city and its largest non-capital inland city...
. The shire covered an area of 1089.5 square kilometres (420.7 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1913 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other councils in the Toowoomba area to form the Toowoomba Region.
History
The Shire of Pittsworth came into existence on 24 April 1913 after its residents voted to split away from the Shire of Jondaryan. It held its first meeting on 9 July 1913 at which W.P. Copp was elected chairman by 5 votes to 4. A new hall and council office was built for ₤766 in 1914, but in 1956 the council relocated to the new Civic Centre in Yandilla Street, PittsworthPittsworth, Queensland
Pittsworth is a town located in the Darling Downs region of southern Queensland, Australia.-Location:Located 169 km south-west of Brisbane via the Warrego Highway, 41 km south-west of Toowoomba and 518 m above sea-level, Pittsworth presents itself to the world as a town with lots of interesting...
, consisting of a Town Hall and Shire Chambers. Pittsworth was an undivided council and elected a mayor and six councillors.
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, the Shire of Pittsworth merged with the City of Toowoomba
City of Toowoomba
The City of Toowoomba was a Local Government Area located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, encompassing the centre and inner suburbs of the regional city of Toowoomba...
and the Shires of Cambooya
Shire of Cambooya
The Shire of Cambooya was a Local Government Area located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, immediately south of the regional city of Toowoomba...
, Clifton
Shire of Clifton
The Shire of Clifton was a Local Government Area located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, southwest of the regional city of Toowoomba...
, Crows Nest, Jondaryan, Millmerran
Shire of Millmerran
The Shire of Millmerran was a Local Government Area located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, about southwest of the regional city of Toowoomba...
and Shire of Rosalie to form the Toowoomba Region.
Towns and localities
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Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 3,544 |
| 1947 | 3,599 |
| 1954 | 3,731 |
| 1961 | 3,821 |
| 1966 | 3,713 |
| 1971 | 3,795 |
| 1976 | 3,714 |
| 1981 | 3,605 |
| 1986 | 3,880 |
| 1991 | 4,035 |
| 1996 | 4,264 |
| 2001 | 4,445 |
| 2006 | 4,688 |