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The '''Shire of Manjimup''' is a [[Local Government Areas of Western Australia|Local Government Area]] in the [[South West (Western Australia)|South West]] region of [[Western Australia]], about {{convert|320|km|mi|0}} south of the state capital, [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. The Shire covers an area of {{convert|7027|km2|sqmi|0}}, and its seat of government is the town of [[Manjimup, Western Australia|Manjimup]]. It has an estimated population of 10,159 (June 2010).
The '''Shire of Manjimup''' is a [[Local government areas of Western Australia|local government area]] in the [[South West (Western Australia)|South West]] region of [[Western Australia]], about {{convert|320|km|mi|0}} south of the state capital, [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. The Shire covers an area of {{convert|7027|km2|sqmi|0}}, and its seat of government is the town of [[Manjimup, Western Australia|Manjimup]]. It has an estimated population of 10,159 (June 2010).


==History==
==History==
The Shire area was first included in the Plantagenet, Wellington and Sussex Road Districts in 1871. Later the area was included in the Nelson Road Board District.
The Shire area was first included in the Plantagenet, Wellington and Sussex Road Districts in 1871. Later the area was included in the Nelson Road District.


On 3 July 1908, the Warren Road Board was gazetted, initially consisting of 7 elected members, and in 1925 it was renamed Manjimup. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Manjimup following changes to the Local Government Act.<ref>WA Electoral Commission, ''Municipality Boundary Amendments Register'' (release 2.0), 31 May 2003.</ref>
On 3 July 1908, the Warren Road Board was gazetted, initially consisting of seven elected members, and in 1925 it was renamed Manjimup. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Manjimup following changes to the Local Government Act.<ref>WA Electoral Commission, ''Municipality Boundary Amendments Register'' (release 2.0), 31 May 2003.</ref>


==Wards==
==Wards==
The shire has been divided into 6 wards, most of which were renamed at the 2003 election. The shire president is elected from amongst the councillors.
The Shire is divided into six wards, most of which were renamed at the 2003 election. The shire president is elected from amongst the councillors.


* Central Ward (Manjimup) (4 councillors)
* Central Ward (Manjimup) (four councillors)
* Coastal Ward (Northcliffe) (1 councillor)
* Coastal Ward (Northcliffe) (one councillor)
* East Ward (Perup) (1 councillor)
* East Ward (Perup) (one councillor)
* North Ward (1 councillor)
* North Ward (one councillor)
* South Ward (Walpole) (1 councillor)
* South Ward (Walpole) (one councillor)
* West Ward (Pemberton) (2 councillors)
* West Ward (Pemberton) (two councillors)


==Towns and localities==
==Towns and localities==

Revision as of 10:02, 9 March 2013

This article is about a local government area. For the town, see Manjimup, Western Australia.
Shire of Manjimup
Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population10,098(2011 est) [1]
 • Density1.43697/km2 (3.72173/sq mi)
Established1890
Area7,027.3 km2 (2,713.3 sq mi)
MayorWade De Campo
Council seatManjimup
RegionSouth West
State electorate(s)Blackwood-Stirling
Federal division(s)O'Connor
WebsiteShire of Manjimup
LGAs around Shire of Manjimup:
Nannup Bridgetown- Greenbushes Boyup Brook
Nannup Shire of Manjimup Cranbrook
Plantagenet
Denmark

The Shire of Manjimup is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, about 320 kilometres (199 mi) south of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 7,027 square kilometres (2,713 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Manjimup. It has an estimated population of 10,159 (June 2010).

History

The Shire area was first included in the Plantagenet, Wellington and Sussex Road Districts in 1871. Later the area was included in the Nelson Road District.

On 3 July 1908, the Warren Road Board was gazetted, initially consisting of seven elected members, and in 1925 it was renamed Manjimup. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Manjimup following changes to the Local Government Act.[2]

Wards

The Shire is divided into six wards, most of which were renamed at the 2003 election. The shire president is elected from amongst the councillors.

  • Central Ward (Manjimup) (four councillors)
  • Coastal Ward (Northcliffe) (one councillor)
  • East Ward (Perup) (one councillor)
  • North Ward (one councillor)
  • South Ward (Walpole) (one councillor)
  • West Ward (Pemberton) (two councillors)

Towns and localities

References

  1. ^ "3218.0 Regional Population Growth, Australia. Table 5. Estimated Resident Population, Local Government Areas, Western Australia". 30 March 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  2. ^ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 2.0), 31 May 2003.

External links

34°14′28″S 116°08′46″E / 34.241°S 116.146°E / -34.241; 116.146

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