Shire of Emerald


The Shire of Emerald is a former local government area in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, Australia. On 15 March 2008 the shires of Duaringa, Emerald, Bauhinia and Shire of [Peak Downs|Peak Downs] were amalgamated to form the Central Highlands Region. Its administrative centre is based around Emerald.

History

The Emerald Division was separated from the Peak Downs Division on 4 June 1902.
On 31 March 1903, Emerald Division became the Shire of Emerald.

Towns and localities

The Shire of Emerald included the following settlements:
Towns:
Gemfields area:

Chairmen