Douglas Shire Council

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Douglas Shire Council Queensland
Douglas Shire Council in relation to other LGA's.
Population:	11,319 (2005 estimate)
Established:	1903 (replacing Douglas Divisional Board)
Area:	2,456 km²
Mayor:	Mike Berwick
Council Seat:	Mossman
Region:	Far North Queensland
State District:	Cook
Federal Division:	Leichhardt
Website: http://www.dsc.qld.gov.au/
LGAs around Douglas Shire Council Cook Cook Coral Sea Mareeba Douglas Shire Council Coral Sea Mareeba Cairns Cairns

Douglas Shire Council is a Local Government Area situated in Far North Queensland, Australia. The two main towns situated within the shire boundaries are Mossman and Port Douglas, with numerous minor localities such as Wangetti to the far south and Cape Tribulation to the far north.

[edit] Localities

• Wangetti
• Oak Beach: 180
• Mowbray
• Craiglie: 2041
• Port Douglas: 1266
• Mossman: 1695
• Cooya Beach: 536
• Newell Beach: 369
• Miallo
• Rocky Point
• Wonga Beach: 677
• Daintree Village
• Cape Tribulation

[edit] Industry

The major industries are tourism and sugar production. Minor industries include tropical fruit, cocoa, and beef.

[edit] External links

• Douglas Shire Council Website
• Local Government Directory
• Douglas Shire Historical Society