Coonamble Shire (Coonamble)
Coonamble Shire is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Castlereagh Highway and the Castlereagh River.
Coonamble Shire includes the towns of Coonamble, Gulargambone and Quambone.
The Mayor of Coonamble Shire Council is Cr. Tim Horan, who is an independent politician.
Local government in the area was first established with the Municipal District of Coonamble formed on 3 May 1880. Wingadee Shire was formed later, one of 134 shires proclaimed on 7 March 1906 following passing of the Local Government (Shires) Act 1905.
Coonamble Shire itself was formed on 1 May 1952 from the amalgamation of the Municipality of Coonamble with Wingadee Shire.
Coonamble Shire includes the towns of Coonamble, Gulargambone and Quambone.
The Mayor of Coonamble Shire Council is Cr. Tim Horan, who is an independent politician.
Local government in the area was first established with the Municipal District of Coonamble formed on 3 May 1880. Wingadee Shire was formed later, one of 134 shires proclaimed on 7 March 1906 following passing of the Local Government (Shires) Act 1905.
Coonamble Shire itself was formed on 1 May 1952 from the amalgamation of the Municipality of Coonamble with Wingadee Shire.
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AUD | Australian dollar | $ | 2 |
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EN | English language |