The first meeting of the temporary Shire Council was held on 12 June 1906 in the Coolamon Court House. At this meeting Councillor William Rowston was elected as the chairman and the council resolved to nominate Mr J.E.A Florance as shire secretary, subject to ministerial approval.
The inaugural meeting of the temporary Shire Council occurred on June 12, 1906, at the Coolamon Court House. Councillor William Rowston was chosen as chairman and the council decided to appoint Mr J.E.A Florance as shire secretary, with ministerial approval necessary.