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Shire of Diamantina

May 04, 2024

The Shire of Diamantina is a local government area in Central West Queensland, bordering South Australia and the Northern Territory. Its administrative centre is in the town of Bedourie.

Shire of Diamantina
Queensland
Location within Queensland
Population266 (2021)[1]
 • Density0.002808/km2 (0.007273/sq mi)
Established1879
Area94,731 km2 (36,575.8 sq mi)[2]
MayorRobert Martin Dare
Council seatBedourie
RegionCentral West Queensland
State electorate(s)Gregory
Federal division(s)Maranoa
WebsiteShire of Diamantina
LGAs around Shire of Diamantina:
Central Desert (NT) Boulia Winton
MacDonnell (NT) Shire of Diamantina Barcoo
Outback Areas (SA) Outback Areas (SA) Barcoo

Like most places in Queensland with the "Diamantina" name, it was named after Lady Diamantina Bowen (née Roma), the wife of the first governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen.

It covers an area of 94,731 square kilometres (36,575.8 sq mi),[2] and is the second largest LGA in the state. The shire was established in 1879. The town of Birdsville is home to the Birdsville Races, a horse race meeting to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

History edit

Wangkangurru (also known as Arabana/Wangkangurru, Wangganguru, Wanggangurru, Wongkangurru) is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Wangkangurru country. It is closely related to Arabana language of South Australia. The Wangkangurru language region was traditionally in the South Australian-Queensland border region taking in Birdsville and extending south towards Innamincka and Lake Eyre, including the local government areas of the Shire of Diamantina as well as the Outback Communities Authority of South Australia.[3]

Yawarrawarrka (also known as Yawarawarka, Yawarawarga, Yawarawarka, Jauraworka, Jawarawarka) is an Australian Aboriginal language of Far Western Queensland. The traditional language region includes the local government area of the Shire of Diamantina extending into the Outback Communities Authority of South Australia towards Innamincka.[4]

Karuwali (also known as Garuwali, Dieri) is a language of far western Queensland. The Karuwali language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Diamantina Shire Council, including the localities of Betoota and Haddon Corner.[5]

 
Map of Diamantina Division and adjacent local government areas, March 1902

On 11 November 1879, the Diamantina Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 1153.[6][7]

In October 1880, part of Diamantina Division was separated to create Gregory Division.[8]

On 21 June 1883, the boundaries between Diamantina Division and Bulloo Division were adjusted. [9][10]

With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Diamantina Division became the Shire of Diamantina on 31 March 1903.[citation needed]

The seat of the Council moved from Birdsville to Bedourie in 1953.[citation needed]

In the 2021 census, Diamantina Shire had 266 people,[11] down from 292 in 2018.[2]

Towns and localities edit

The Shire of Diamantina includes the following:

Settlements
National parks
Archaeological sites

Amenities edit

Diamantina Shire Council operates public libraries in Bedourie and Birdsville.[12]

Chairmen and mayors edit

Chairmen
Mayors
  • 2008–2012: Robbie Dare (elected unopposed)[15]
  • 2012–2020: Geoffrey (Geoff) Moreton [16][17][18]
  • 2020–present: Robert Martin Dare[19]

Population edit

Year Population
1879 1135
1933 214
1947 234
1954 239
1961 327
1966 321
1971 280
1976 255
1981 366
1986 302
1991 332
1996 415
2001 440
2006 401
2011 283
2016 291
2018 292
2021 266

References edit

  1. ^ "2021 Diamantina, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Local Government Area (ASGS 2018), 2017 to 2018". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  3. ^   This Wikipedia article incorporates CC-BY-4.0 licensed text from: "Wangkangurru". Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map. State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  4. ^   This Wikipedia article incorporates CC-BY-4.0 licensed text from: "Yawarrawarrka". Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map. State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  5. ^   This Wikipedia article incorporates CC-BY-4.0 licensed text from: "Indigenous languages map of Queensland". State Library of Queensland. State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Proclamation [Diamantina Division]". Queensland Government Gazette. 11 November 1879. p. 25:1006.
  7. ^ "Agency ID 829, Diamantina Divisional Board". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Official Notification!". The Queenslander. 4 September 1880. p. 311. Retrieved 24 September 2013 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "Proclamation [Diamantina Division amended]". Queensland Government Gazette. 23 June 1883. p. 32:1631.
  10. ^ "Proclamation [Bulloo Division amended]". Queensland Government Gazette. 23 June 1883. p. 32:1632.
  11. ^ "2021 Diamantina, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Diamantina Shire Council". Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. 20 September 2016. from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  13. ^ "DIAMANTINA". The Queenslander. Vol. XXXV, no. 714. 8 June 1889. p. 1092. Retrieved 3 November 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  14. ^ Pugh, Theophilus Parsons (1927). Pugh's Almanac for 1927. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  15. ^ . Electoral Commission Queensland. Electoral Commission of Queensland. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  16. ^ . Electoral Commission Queensland. Electoral Commission of Queensland. Archived from the original on 8 March 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  17. ^ "Mayor Cr Geoff Morton". Diamantina Shire Council. Diamantina Shire Council. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  18. ^ "2016 Diamantina Shire Council - Mayoral Election - Election Summary". results.ecq.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  19. ^ "2020 Local Government Elections: Saturday, 28 March 2020". Electoral Commission of Queensland. 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.[dead link]

External links edit

  • Diamantina Shire Council
  • Birdsville Library
  • University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Diamantina Shire

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May 04, 2024
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The Shire of Diamantina is a local government area in Central West Queensland bordering South Australia and the Northern Territory Its administrative centre is in the town of Bedourie Shire of Diamantina QueenslandLocation within QueenslandPopulation266 2021 1 Density0 002808 km2 0 007273 sq mi Established1879Area94 731 km2 36 575 8 sq mi 2 MayorRobert Martin DareCouncil seatBedourieRegionCentral West QueenslandState electorate s GregoryFederal division s MaranoaWebsiteShire of DiamantinaLGAs around Shire of Diamantina Central Desert NT Boulia WintonMacDonnell NT Shire of Diamantina BarcooOutback Areas SA Outback Areas SA Barcoo Like most places in Queensland with the Diamantina name it was named after Lady Diamantina Bowen nee Roma the wife of the first governor of Queensland Sir George Bowen It covers an area of 94 731 square kilometres 36 575 8 sq mi 2 and is the second largest LGA in the state The shire was established in 1879 The town of Birdsville is home to the Birdsville Races a horse race meeting to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Contents 1 History 2 Towns and localities 3 Amenities 4 Chairmen and mayors 5 Population 6 References 7 External linksHistory editWangkangurru also known as Arabana Wangkangurru Wangganguru Wanggangurru Wongkangurru is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Wangkangurru country It is closely related to Arabana language of South Australia The Wangkangurru language region was traditionally in the South Australian Queensland border region taking in Birdsville and extending south towards Innamincka and Lake Eyre including the local government areas of the Shire of Diamantina as well as the Outback Communities Authority of South Australia 3 Yawarrawarrka also known as Yawarawarka Yawarawarga Yawarawarka Jauraworka Jawarawarka is an Australian Aboriginal language of Far Western Queensland The traditional language region includes the local government area of the Shire of Diamantina extending into the Outback Communities Authority of South Australia towards Innamincka 4 Karuwali also known as Garuwali Dieri is a language of far western Queensland The Karuwali language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Diamantina Shire Council including the localities of Betoota and Haddon Corner 5 nbsp Map of Diamantina Division and adjacent local government areas March 1902 On 11 November 1879 the Diamantina Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 1153 6 7 In October 1880 part of Diamantina Division was separated to create Gregory Division 8 On 21 June 1883 the boundaries between Diamantina Division and Bulloo Division were adjusted 9 10 With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 Diamantina Division became the Shire of Diamantina on 31 March 1903 citation needed The seat of the Council moved from Birdsville to Bedourie in 1953 citation needed In the 2021 census Diamantina Shire had 266 people 11 down from 292 in 2018 2 Towns and localities editThe Shire of Diamantina includes the following Settlements Bedourie Betoota ghost town Birdsville National parks Astrebla National Park Diamantina National Park Munga Thirri National Park Archaeological sites Bilpa Morea associated with the Burke and Wills expeditionAmenities editDiamantina Shire Council operates public libraries in Bedourie and Birdsville 12 Chairmen and mayors editChairmen 1889 William Blair owner of the Birdsville Hotel 13 1927 Harry Afford 14 Mayors 2008 2012 Robbie Dare elected unopposed 15 2012 2020 Geoffrey Geoff Moreton 16 17 18 2020 present Robert Martin Dare 19 Population editYear Population 1879 1135 1933 214 1947 234 1954 239 1961 327 1966 321 1971 280 1976 255 1981 366 1986 302 1991 332 1996 415 2001 440 2006 401 2011 283 2016 291 2018 292 2021 266References edit 2021 Diamantina Census All persons QuickStats Australian Bureau of Statistics www abs gov au Retrieved 19 November 2022 a b c 3218 0 Regional Population Growth Australia 2017 18 Population Estimates by Local Government Area ASGS 2018 2017 to 2018 Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Bureau of Statistics 27 March 2019 Retrieved 25 October 2019 Estimated resident population 30 June 2018 nbsp This Wikipedia article incorporates CC BY 4 0 licensed text from Wangkangurru Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map State Library of Queensland Retrieved 23 January 2020 nbsp This Wikipedia article incorporates CC BY 4 0 licensed text from Yawarrawarrka Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map State Library of Queensland Retrieved 30 January 2020 nbsp This Wikipedia article incorporates CC BY 4 0 licensed text from Indigenous languages map of Queensland State Library of Queensland State Library of Queensland Retrieved 5 February 2020 Proclamation Diamantina Division Queensland Government Gazette 11 November 1879 p 25 1006 Agency ID 829 Diamantina Divisional Board Queensland State Archives Retrieved 24 September 2013 Official Notification The Queenslander 4 September 1880 p 311 Retrieved 24 September 2013 via National Library of Australia Proclamation Diamantina Division amended Queensland Government Gazette 23 June 1883 p 32 1631 Proclamation Bulloo Division amended Queensland Government Gazette 23 June 1883 p 32 1632 2021 Diamantina Census All persons QuickStats Australian Bureau of Statistics www abs gov au Retrieved 19 November 2022 Diamantina Shire Council Public Libraries Connect State Library of Queensland 20 September 2016 Archived from the original on 6 February 2018 Retrieved 6 February 2018 DIAMANTINA The Queenslander Vol XXXV no 714 8 June 1889 p 1092 Retrieved 3 November 2016 via National Library of Australia Pugh Theophilus Parsons 1927 Pugh s Almanac for 1927 Retrieved 13 June 2014 2008 Diamantina Shire Mayoral Election Election Summary Electoral Commission Queensland Electoral Commission of Queensland Archived from the original on 15 May 2013 Retrieved 19 June 2014 2012 Diamantina Shire Mayoral Election Election Summary Electoral Commission Queensland Electoral Commission of Queensland Archived from the original on 8 March 2014 Retrieved 19 June 2014 Mayor Cr Geoff Morton Diamantina Shire Council Diamantina Shire Council Retrieved 19 June 2014 2016 Diamantina Shire Council Mayoral Election Election Summary results ecq qld gov au Retrieved 4 December 2017 2020 Local Government Elections Saturday 28 March 2020 Electoral Commission of Queensland 2020 Retrieved 16 June 2020 dead link External links editDiamantina Shire Council Birdsville Library University of Queensland Queensland Places Diamantina Shire 24 19 32 S 139 27 09 E 24 32556 S 139 45250 E 24 32556 139 45250 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shire of Diamantina amp oldid 1195419741, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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