HMAS Diamantina (K377) deepest known part of the Indian Ocean on 7 February 1960, which was named Diamantina Deep after the ship. Based in Fremantle, Western Australia, "Diamantina" remained in service as an oceanographic vessel until 1980; she briefly interrupted these duties in March 1963, escorting the royal yacht during Queen Elizabeth II's tour to Australia. "Diamantina" paid off from the RAN on 29 February 1980, and was the last World War II-era frigate to serve Australia. "Diamantina" was handed over to the Queensland Maritime Museum to be permanently berthed in the South Brisbane Dry Dock located on the Brisbane River at South
Shire of Diamantina Service. On 11 November 1879, the Diamantina Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the "Divisional Boards Act 1879" with a population of 1153. In October 1880, part of Diamantina Division was separated to create Gregory Division. On 21 June 1883, the boundaries between Diamantina Division and Bulloo Division were adjusted. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Diamantina Division became the Shire of Diamantina on 31 March 1903. The Shire of Diamantina includes the following: Diamantina Shire Council operates public libraries in Bedourie and Birdsville. Shire of Diamantina The Shire of Diamantina is