Shire of Brassall

The Shire of Brassall is a former local government area in the south-east of Queensland, Australia.

On 11 November 1879, the Brassall Division was created as one of 74 divisions within Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 2475.

[1][2] With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, the Brassall Division became the Shire of Brassall on 31 March 1903.

[2][3] On 13 October 1916, a rationalisation of the local government areas in and around Ipswich was implemented.

It involved the abolition of five shires:[4] resulting in: Although abolished, the Brassall Shire Council continued to operate until the completion of their term with the final council meeting being held on 3 March 1917.

Map of Brassall Division and adjacent local government areas, March 1902. Legend: Ipswich Municipality (2), Brassall Division (9), Bundanba Division (10), Walloon Division (17), Enoggera & Indooroopilly Divisions ("See Diagram")