Shire of Brassall


The Shire of Brassall is a former local government area in the south-east of Queensland, Australia. It existed from 1879 to 1917.

History

On 11 November 1879, the Brassall Division was created as one of 74 divisions within Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 2475.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Brassall Division became the Shire of Brassall on 31 March 1903.

The Greater Ipswich Scheme

On 13 October 1916, a rationalisation of the local government areas in and around Ipswich was implemented. It involved the abolition of five shires:
resulting in:
Although abolished, the Brassall Shire Council continued to operate until the completion of their term with the final council meeting being held on 3 March 1917.

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