The Shire of Emerald is a former local government area in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, Australia. On 15 March 2008 the shires of Duaringa, Emerald, Bauhinia and Peak Downs were amalgamated to form the Central Highlands Region. Its administrative centre is based around Emerald.
History The Emerald Division was separated from the Peak Downs Division on 4 June 1902.
On 31 March 1903, Emerald Division became the Shire of Emerald.
Towns and localities The Shire of Emerald included the following settlements:
Towns: Bogantungan Comet Emerald Fernlees Gindie Withersfield Yamala
Gemfields area: Anakie Rubyvale Sapphire The Willows
Chairmen 1927: W. H. Harris 1979 – 1982: Craig Edmonston 1985 – 1989: Craig Edmonston 1989 – 1991: Ted Staal 1991 – 2000: Paul Bell 2000 – 2008: Peter Maguire
References
External links Queensland Department of Local Government and Planning – Shire Directory University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Emerald Shire