The Shire of Richmond is a local government area in north western

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, Australia. It covers an area of , and has existed as a local government entity since 1916. It is part of the Gulf Country.

History

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. The language region includes areas within the Shire of McKinlay,

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and Shire of Richmond, including the

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area, and the towns of Kynuna and

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. The Shire of Wyangarie, named for a prominent grazing homestead in the area, was created on 1 January 1916 out of part of the Shire of Flinders under the ''Local Authorities Act 1902''. On 24 July 1930, it lost part of its area to Shire of McKinlay. On 31 July 1954, it was renamed Richmond.

Towns and localities

The Shire of Richmond includes the following settlements: *

* Albion * Burleigh *

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* Maxwelton * Nonda * Saxby * Woolgar

Amenities

The Richmond Shire Council operate several services in the town including: * Richmond Public Library * Richmond Public Gym * Richmond Childcare Centre * Richmond after school care * Richmond Swimming Pool * Richmond Caravan Park

Chairmen and Mayors

* 1927:Campbell Robert Murray * 1997–present: John McArthur Wharton AM

Population

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Richmond Shire Local government areas of Queensland North West Queensland 1916 establishments in Australia