The Glastonbury Division is a former local government area in the Wide Bay–Burnett area of Queensland, Australia. Its headquarters were located in the town of Gympie.[1]

Francis Isidore Power, councillor of the Glastonbury Division

History

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The Glastonbury Division was one of the original divisions incorporated on 11 November 1879 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 714.[2]

On 4 January 1895, Glastonbury Division was abolished and split between the Widgee Division and the Borough of Gympie.[1][3]

Chairmen

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  • 1880: Mr Hickson[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "GOLDEN BUTTER WORTH". The Queenslander. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 7 December 1938. p. 34. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Proclamation [Glastonbury Division]". Queensland Government Gazette. 11 November 1879. p. 25:1000.
  3. ^ "TO-DAY.—JANUARY 5". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 5 January 1895. p. 4. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  4. ^ "General News". The Queenslander. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 13 March 1880. p. 326. Retrieved 11 May 2014.

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