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Shire of Biggenden

The Shire of Biggenden was a local government area located in the northern catchment of the Burnett River, Queensland, Australia, 100 kilometres (62 mi) south-southwest of the regional city of Bundaberg. The shire covered an area of 1,314.5 square kilometres (507.5 sq mi), and existed as a local government area from 1905 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other shires to become the North Burnett Region.

History
On 3 June 1905, the No. 2 division of the Shire of Burrum was excised to create the Shire of Degilbo. On 12 July 1941, the Shire of Degilbo was renamed to become the Shire of Biggenden. On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland on 10 August 2007, the Shire of Biggenden merged with the Shires of Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto, Mundubbera and Perry to form the North Burnett Region. ==Towns and localities==
Towns and localities
The Shire of Biggenden included the following settlements: • BiggendenCoalstoun LakesDallarnilDidcotDegilbo ==Population==
Chairmen and mayors
; Chairmen • 1927: Noah Minchenton • 1928: J.C. Robertson ; Mayors • Betty Johnson (2004–2008) ==References==
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