Kedron Shire

Kedron Shire, in Brisbane's north, was formed in 1886 and existed until 1925. Its name comes from Kedron Brook, a significant waterway in the area. Kedron's history is characterised by early farming, the presence of brickworks, and the gradual development of residential areas. The shire saw the establishment of important institutions and the growth of local communities, eventually contributing to the northern expansion of Brisbane.

• 1879: Nundah Division (later Kedron Division) was created under the Divisional Boards Act. 

• 1883: Toombul Division was excised from the Nundah Division. 

• 1901: Nundah Division was renamed Kedron Division. 

• 1903: The Local Authorities Act 1902 replaced Divisions with Shires and Towns, replacing Kedron Division with Shire of Kedron. 

• 1925: The Shire of Kedron was amalgamated into the City of Brisbane on October 1st. 

• 1920s: The Chermside & Districts Historical Society focuses on the history bounded within the former Kedron Shire. 

• 1921: George Marchant donated land for Marchant Park, which was later used for the Kedron Shire War Memorial Gates. 

• 1972: The Kedron Shire War Memorial Gates were badly vandalized. 

• 2003: A new tablet was produced and positioned on the Kedron Shire War Memorial Gates after research by the Chermside & Districts Historical Society. 

• 2005: Another vandal attack on the Memorial Gates' marble tablets occurred. 

• 2006: An arson attack occurred on the WCA's facilities at Marchant Park.