The Winton Division was created on 23 September 1886 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879.

With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Winton Division became the Shire of Winton on 31 March 1903.

It subsequently lost an area in its northwest to the Shire of McKinlay on 24 July 1930.
The Winton Division was created on 23 September 1886 under the Divisional Boards Act 1879.
With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Winton Division became the Shire of Winton on 31 March 1903.
It subsequently lost an area in its northwest to the Shire of McKinlay on 24 July 1930.
Shire of Winton