Claim: The population of Shire of Longreach (a local government area located in central western Queensland) diminished from 4,564 in 1933 to 4,137 in 1947.
Evidence: The Shire of Longreach was a local government area located in central western Queensland, centred on the town of Longreach, from which the shire was administered. 1933 4,564 1947 4,137