Macintyre Shire was a local government area in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia.
Macintyre Shire New South Wales | |
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Established | 7 March 1906 (1906-03-07) |
Abolished | 1 July 1979 (1979-07-01) |
Council seat | Inverell |
Region | North West Slopes |
Macintyre Shire was proclaimed on 7 March 1906, one of 134 shires created after the passing of the Local Government (Shires) Act 1905.[1] On 15 November 1940, the shire absorbed the neighbouring Bannockburn Shire.[2]
The shire offices were based in Inverell.[3] Other towns and villages in the shire included Delungra, Gilgai, Stannifer and Wandera.[3][4]
The Shire was amalgamated with the Municipality of Inverell and Ashford Shire to form Inverell Shire on 1 July 1979.[5]
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