Booroodabin Division is a former

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, Australia, located in inner northern

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immediately north of the

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today. It existed from 1879 to 1903.

History

Booroodabin Division came into existence on 11 November 1879 with a population of 3462, as one of the original divisions created by the ''Divisional Boards Act 1879''. On 13 Jan 1903, the Booroodabin Division was abolished and absorbed into

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Chairmen

* 1897-1900:

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Booroodabin Division Booroodabin Division is a former local government area of Queensland, Australia, located in inner northern Brisbane immediately north of the Brisbane CBD today. It existed from 1879 to 1903. History Booroodabin Division came into existence on ...

1879 establishments in Australia 1903 disestablishments in Australia