Shire of Barron

The Shire of Barron is a former local government area in Far North Queensland, Queensland, Australia.

On 3 September 1881, parts of each of these three divisions were excised to create the new Tinaroo Division.

[1] On 20 December 1890, part of the Tinaroo Division was excised to create the new Barron Division.

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

[2][3] On 20 December 1919, the Shire of Barron was abolished and was split between the Shires of Cairns and Woothakata.