The Ulmarra Shire Council was once had the distinction of being NSW's smallest Local Government in population terms, with just over 1000 residents. In 2000 they amalgamated with the Nymbodia Shire to form the Pristine Waters Shire. In 2004 the Maclean Shire, Copmanhurst Shire, Pristine Waters Shire and Grafton City amalgamated to form the Clarence Valley Council.
This sign is on the stairs to Back Beach, Minnie Waters is one of the few vestiges left of the Ulmarra Shires existence.
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Nice that history gets put on hold for folks to see. Well done!
ReplyDeletevery very interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery. I could use a bit of sun and heat today!
ReplyDeleteNostalgia, and a beautiful beach! :-)
ReplyDeleteI had to go to Wikipedia to read about “shire,” and then I felt like a fool. Of course I had heard of shires. I took children to England for years and years. I think I must be losing my mind. Thanks for the interesting history lesson and for jogging my memory. genie
ReplyDeleteWe have several places that have amalgamated and I always get confused. Often people still use the old names,out of habit or because the new name doesn't sound right.
ReplyDeleteI think I could stand there all day and look at the view
ReplyDeleteI'm with Dianne - I could stand here all day and admire the view ... then I would walk down the steps and admire it close up!
ReplyDeletethe cursive script would probably never be used now; it is a nice touch.
ReplyDeletesorry for my lateness in getting around to everyone...