Byron Shire
Byron Shire is located adjacent to the Coral Sea about 50 kilometres (31 miles) south of the Queensland border
- The shire is administered from the town of Mullumbimby and has existed as a local government entity since 1906.
- It was named for Cape Byron, itself named by Captain James Cook in May 1770 in honour of Vice-Admiral John Byron.
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