Shire of Emerald

The Shire of Emerald is a former local government area in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, Australia. On 15 March 2008 the shires of Duaringa, Emerald, Bauhinia and Peak Downs were amalgamated to form the Central Highlands Region. Its administrative centre is based around Emerald.

History
The Emerald Division was separated from the Peak Downs Division on 4 June 1902.

On 31 March 1903, Emerald Division became the Shire of Emerald.

Towns and localities
The Shire of Emerald included the following settlements:

Towns:
 * Bogantungan
 * Comet
 * Emerald
 * Fernlees
 * Gindie
 * Withersfield
 * Yamala

Gemfields area:
 * Anakie
 * Rubyvale
 * Sapphire
 * The Willows

Chairmen

 * 1927: W. H. Harris
 * 1979 – 1982: Craig Edmonston
 * 1985 – 1989: Craig Edmonston
 * 1989 – 1991: Ted Staal
 * 1991 – 2000: Paul Bell
 * 2000 – 2008: Peter Maguire