It held its first meeting in the home of a councillor, but subsequently adapted a former accommodation house for travellers at Ninnes as a council chamber.

[4] The Ninnes council chamber became increasingly dilapidated with time, and it was later decided to build a new district office and hall at Bute, reflecting the rapid growth of that town.

[2] It subsequently switched to a five-ward system (Bute, Kulpara, Ninnes, Tickera and Wiltunga).

In that year, it was described as a "prosperous mixed farming district" that "with an assured rainfall, having never had a crop failure".

It was also noted for its steadfast protection of its timber reserves, especially alongside roads, in comparison to other councils.