• Source: Shire of Richmond

      • The Shire of Richmond is a local government area in north western Queensland, Australia.
      It covers an area of 26,581 square kilometres (10,263.0 sq mi), and has existed as a local government entity since 1916. It is part of the Gulf Country.
      In the 2021 census, the Shire of Richmond had a population of 761 people.


      History


      Wanamarra (also known as Maykulan and Wunumura is an Australian Aboriginal language in North West Queensland. The language region includes areas within the Shire of McKinlay, Shire of Cloncurry and Shire of Richmond, including the Flinders River area, and the towns of Kynuna and Richmond.
      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:

      Richmond
      Albion
      Burleigh
      Cambridge
      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


      Election results




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      Demographics




      References

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