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Gympie City Council

Gympie was declared a City Council area on 5 January 1905.

The first Mayor of the City was Gilbert Garrick who wore the official robes of office.

The photo is of Gilbert Garrick in his robes, plus the declaration from Government Gazette.

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Mayor Gilbert Garrick

The Queensland Government Gazette

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Proclamation of Gympie becoming a city 7 January 1905

This content is a part of G150: Celebrating 150 years of Gympie.