Shire of Boulia

The Shire of Boulia is a local government area in Central West Queensland, bordering the Northern Territory. Its administrative centre is in the town of Boulia.It covers an area of 61102.0km2, and has existed as a local government entity since 1887. The main industry in the shire is beef production.The shire is known for the unexplained phenomenon of the Min Min light, a light that has been reported to follow travellers in the area for some distance before disappearing.HistoryThe Boulia Division was established on 24 September 1887.On 31 March 1903, Boulia Division became the Shire of Boulia.Towns and localitiesThe Shire of Boulia includes the following settlements: Boulia Amaroo Georgina Min Min Piturie Toko Urandangi Warburton Warenda WaverleyChairmen and mayors 1918: Joseph Richard Coghlan 1927: James Griffith Scholefield 2008– : Eric Charles (Rick) Britton