Terania Shire was a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Terania Shire New South Wales | |
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| Established | 7 March 1906 (1906-03-07) |
| Abolished | 1 January 1977 (1977-01-01) |
| Council seat | Lismore |
| Region | Northern Rivers |
Terania Shire was proclaimed on 7 March 1906, one of 134 shires created after the passing of the Local Government (Shires) Act 1905.[1] Walter Massy-Greene was elected as the inaugural shire president.[2]
The shire offices were in Lismore.[3] Other towns and villages in the shire included Nimbin.[4]
Terania Shire was abolished and split on 1 January 1977 with part of its area absorbed by Kyogle Shire and the balance merged along with Gundurimba Shire into the City of Lismore.[5]
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