In 1981 the two councils amalgamated as the Cooma - Monaro Shire .
Established as the Municipal District of Cooma , and then later the Monaro Shire was established concurrently .
In 1981 the two councils amalgamated as the Monaro Shire       .
Established as the Municipal District of Cooma , and then later the Monaro Shire was established concurrently .