Shire of McKinlay


The Shire of McKinlay is a local government area in outback north-western Queensland, Australia.
It covers an area of, and has existed as a local government entity since 1891. The shire economy is based on beef production and mining. BHP operate the Cannington Mine in the shire, extracting silver, lead and zinc.
In the, the Shire of McKinlay had a population of 836 people.
WWW mckinlay.qld.gov.au

History

Wanamarra.

Towns and localities

The Shire of McKinlay includes the following settlements:

Amenities

The McKinlay Shire Council operates public libraries at Julia Creek and McKinlay.

Chairmen and mayors

  • 1927: W. M. Allison
  • 2008–2012: Paul Woodhouse
  • 2012–2020 : Belinda Murphy
  • 2020–present: Philip Roland Curr