Meroo Shire was a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Meroo Shire New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Established | 7 March 1906 |
| Abolished | 2 May 1924 |
| Council seat | Mudgee |
| Region | Central West |
Meroo Shire was proclaimed on 7 March 1906, with the first meeting held on 6 December 1906.[1] It met in Mudgee throughout its existence: first in the courthouse and then the Cudgegong municipal chambers, but later in its own shire offices in Perry Street.[2][3]
In 1921, it covered an area of 1170 square miles, had a population of between 4000 and 5000, and was responsible for the maintenance of 530 miles of roads.[2]
Meroo Shire amalgamated with the Municipality of Cudgegong to form Cudgegong Shire on 2 May 1924.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Proclamation (121)". Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales. 7 March 1906. p. 1593. Retrieved 22 January 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b Mudgee centenary souvenir, 1821-1921 : issued in connection with celebrations week, March 6 to 12, 1921. Mudgee Centenary Celebrations Committee. 1921. p. 70.
- ^ "Advertising". Mudgee Guardian and North-western Representative. New South Wales, Australia. 8 May 1924. p. 25. Retrieved 22 January 2020 – via Trove.
- ^ "Local Government Act 1919. Proclamation (60)". Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales. 2 May 1924. p. 2176. Retrieved 22 January 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
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