Yanko Shire
Former local government area in New South Wales, Australia
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Yanko Shire was a local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.
Yanko Shire | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Riverina |
| Established | 7 March 1906 |
| Abolished | 1 January 1960 |
| Council seat | Narrandera |
Yanko Shire was proclaimed on 7 March 1906.[1] On 6 January 1928, Willimbong Shire (later renamed Leeton Shire) was excised from its territory as per the provisions of the Irrigation Act 1912.[2]
Yanko Shire shared an administration office with the Municipality of Narrandera.[3]
The shire was amalgamated with the Municipality of Narrandera on 1 January 1960 to form Narrandera Shire.[4]