TheShire of Wangaratta was alocal government area in theNorth Queensland region ofQueensland,Australia.
On 11 November 1879,Wangaratta Division was created on 11 November 1879 as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under theDivisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 789.[1][2]
With the passage of theLocal Authorities Act 1902, Wangaratta Division became the Shire of Wangaratta on 31 March 1903.[2][3][4]
On 2 April 1960, the Shire of Wangaratta was amalgamated with theTown of Bowen creating the newShire of Bowen.[3][4][5][6]