History
In 1868, the Queensland Government opened up large areas of land for settlement in the Caloundra area which became home to pioneers and timber cutters seeking red cedar wood. The area was originally incorporated as part of the Caboolture Division on 11 November 1879 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Caboolture became a shire on 31 March 1903.
On 22 February 1912, the Shire of Landsborough split away and was proclaimed in its own right. John Tytherleigh, a local businessman with stores in the area, was elected its first chairman and they quickly set to work building a Shire Chambers in Landsborough. It was reconstructed from local timbers under the guidance of architect Walter Voller in 1924, and the building is today used as a museum housing artifacts including former Premier Frank Nicklin's personal collection.
On 19 December 1987, the Shire was granted City status, and was renamed the City of Caloundra, reflecting the population boom in the coastal section of the City. The Council Chambers were relocated to Omrah Avenue, Caloundra, and Jack Beausang, the long-serving Chairman of the Shire of Landsborough, was sworn in as its first Mayor. He retired undefeated on 17 March 1988, and Don Aldous was elected to replace him.
On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland on 10 August 2007, the City of Caloundra merged with the Shire of Noosa and the Shire of Maroochy to form the Sunshine Coast Region.
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