City of Geraldton-Greenough
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The City of Geraldton-Greenough was a Local Government Area
in the Mid West region of Western Australia
, 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of the state capital, Perth
on the Indian Ocean
. It covered an area of 1798.3 square kilometres (694.3 sq mi), and its seat of government was the town of Geraldton.
In existence for exactly four years, it was established on 1 July 2007 through the amalgamation
of the former City of Geraldton
and Shire of Greenough
, and itself amalgamated with the Shire of Mullewa
into the City of Greater Geraldton
on 1 July 2011.
, which split away on 3 August 1875 and Mullewa
, which formed on 11 August 1911. In 1951, Geraldton and Greenough merged, and on 1 July 1961 became the Shire of Geraldton-Greenough under the new Local Government Act 1960. On 19 March 1965, it was renamed the Shire of Greenough.
The Greenough electors successfully petitioned for a referendum to determine whether amalgamation should proceed. This was held on 2 December 2006, and with a participation rate of 28.74%, a majority of 80% voted against the proposal. However, under the Local Government Act 1995
(clause 10 of Schedule 2.1) as the vote did not attract 50% of registered voters, it did not meet the requirements for a valid poll.
The councillors of both local government authorities resigned at the end of April 2007, and elections for the new local government took place in October 2007. The entity was managed by three commissioners in the interim, headed by Jeff Carr, who was the state member for Geraldton
from 1974 until 1991.
Throughout 2010 and 2011 negotiations were held between the City of Geraldton-Greenough and the Shire of Mullewa as to whether the two entities should merge. After a long period of negotiations the entities decided to merge. A poll was requested by both communities and was held on 16 April 2011. 83.24% of voters voted against the merger in Mullewa, with 72.39% of voters against the merger in Geraldton-Greenough. However, both polls failed to reach the minimum 50% turnout required to be a valid poll. The two entities will merge on 1st July 2011 to become the City of Greater Geraldton.
government announced its intentions to amalgamate local governments around the state in line with reforms undertaken elsewhere in Australia. Ultimately, the plan did not succeed, but a number of local governments commenced negotiations for voluntary mergers. One such group included the City, the Shire of Chapman Valley
and the Shire of Mullewa
. In February 2010, Chapman Valley decided not to proceed, citing community opposition. In December 2010, the Local Government Advisory Board approved the merger. Polls were held in both municipalities, with 72.61% of voters in Geraldton-Greenough and 83.23% of voters in Mullewa voting against the merger. However, both polls failed to reach the minimum 50% required to be a valid poll, and the City of Greater Geraldton
came into being on 1 July 2011.
Local Government Areas of Western Australia
The Australian state of Western Australia is divided into 141 local government areas...
in the Mid West region of Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of the state capital, Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
on the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering approximately 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded on the north by the Indian Subcontinent and Arabian Peninsula ; on the west by eastern Africa; on the east by Indochina, the Sunda Islands, and...
. It covered an area of 1798.3 square kilometres (694.3 sq mi), and its seat of government was the town of Geraldton.
In existence for exactly four years, it was established on 1 July 2007 through the amalgamation
Amalgamation (politics)
A merger or amalgamation in a political or administrative sense is the combination of two or more political or administrative entities such as municipalities , counties, districts, etc. into a single entity. This term is used when the process occurs within a sovereign entity...
of the former City of Geraldton
City of Geraldton
The City of Geraldton was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth on the Indian Ocean...
and Shire of Greenough
Shire of Greenough
The Shire of Greenough was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth surrounding the city of Geraldton...
, and itself amalgamated with the Shire of Mullewa
Shire of Mullewa
The Shire of Mullewa was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, about east of the city of Geraldton and about north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covered an area of , and its seat of government was the town of Mullewa...
into the City of Greater Geraldton
City of Greater Geraldton
The City of Greater Geraldton is a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth on the Indian Ocean...
on 1 July 2011.
City of Geraldton
Geraldton was proclaimed as a municipal district on 21 February 1871. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town under the new Local Government Act 1960. On 22 April 1988, Geraldton attained city status.Shire of Greenough
The Greenough and Geraldton Road Boards - the latter not to be confused with the Geraldton Municipality - were proclaimed on 24 January 1871. Initially, Greenough included all of MurchisonShire of Murchison
The Shire of Murchison is a large agricultural region in the central part of Western Australia, and is the only shire in Australia without a town. At the 2006 Census, it was also the least populous Local Government Area in Western Australia.-Description:...
, which split away on 3 August 1875 and Mullewa
Shire of Mullewa
The Shire of Mullewa was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, about east of the city of Geraldton and about north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covered an area of , and its seat of government was the town of Mullewa...
, which formed on 11 August 1911. In 1951, Geraldton and Greenough merged, and on 1 July 1961 became the Shire of Geraldton-Greenough under the new Local Government Act 1960. On 19 March 1965, it was renamed the Shire of Greenough.
Amalgamation
A recommendation was made to the Minister for Local Government by the Local Government Advisory Board in August 2006 to amalgamate the Shire of Greenough with the City of Geraldton.The Greenough electors successfully petitioned for a referendum to determine whether amalgamation should proceed. This was held on 2 December 2006, and with a participation rate of 28.74%, a majority of 80% voted against the proposal. However, under the Local Government Act 1995
Local Government Act 1995
The Local Government Act 1995 is an act of the Western Australian Parliament which lays down the responsibilities, powers and procedures for election of Local Government Bodies.-External links:*...
(clause 10 of Schedule 2.1) as the vote did not attract 50% of registered voters, it did not meet the requirements for a valid poll.
The councillors of both local government authorities resigned at the end of April 2007, and elections for the new local government took place in October 2007. The entity was managed by three commissioners in the interim, headed by Jeff Carr, who was the state member for Geraldton
Electoral district of Geraldton
Geraldton is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Western Australia.Geraldton was one of the original 30 seats contested at the 1890 state election...
from 1974 until 1991.
Throughout 2010 and 2011 negotiations were held between the City of Geraldton-Greenough and the Shire of Mullewa as to whether the two entities should merge. After a long period of negotiations the entities decided to merge. A poll was requested by both communities and was held on 16 April 2011. 83.24% of voters voted against the merger in Mullewa, with 72.39% of voters against the merger in Geraldton-Greenough. However, both polls failed to reach the minimum 50% turnout required to be a valid poll. The two entities will merge on 1st July 2011 to become the City of Greater Geraldton.
Abolishment
The LiberalLiberal Party of Australia
The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office...
government announced its intentions to amalgamate local governments around the state in line with reforms undertaken elsewhere in Australia. Ultimately, the plan did not succeed, but a number of local governments commenced negotiations for voluntary mergers. One such group included the City, the Shire of Chapman Valley
Shire of Chapman Valley
The Shire of Chapman Valley is a Local Government Area located in the Mid West region of Western Australia, immediately northeast of the city of Geraldton and about north of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of and its seat of government is the small town of Nabawa.-History:The...
and the Shire of Mullewa
Shire of Mullewa
The Shire of Mullewa was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, about east of the city of Geraldton and about north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covered an area of , and its seat of government was the town of Mullewa...
. In February 2010, Chapman Valley decided not to proceed, citing community opposition. In December 2010, the Local Government Advisory Board approved the merger. Polls were held in both municipalities, with 72.61% of voters in Geraldton-Greenough and 83.23% of voters in Mullewa voting against the merger. However, both polls failed to reach the minimum 50% required to be a valid poll, and the City of Greater Geraldton
City of Greater Geraldton
The City of Greater Geraldton is a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth on the Indian Ocean...
came into being on 1 July 2011.
Wards
The City was divided into six wards, each with 2 councillors. The Local Government Advisory Board recommended that the mayor be elected from amongst the councillors, as opposed to a directly elected mayor such as the former City of Geraldton.- Champion Bay Ward — contains BeresfordBeresford, Western AustraliaBeresford is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
, SpaldingSpalding, Western AustraliaSpalding is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
and WebbertonWebberton, Western AustraliaWebberton is an industrial suburb northeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:... - Chapman Ward — contains Bluff PointBluff Point, Western AustraliaBluff Point is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
, Drummond CoveDrummond Cove, Western AustraliaDrummond Cove is a coastal town located north of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The locality was gazetted in 1985.-Demographics:...
, GlenfieldGlenfield, Western AustraliaGlenfield is a locality north of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
, Sunset BeachSunset Beach, Western AustraliaSunset Beach is an outer northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1977.-Geography:...
and WaggrakineWaggrakine, Western AustraliaWaggrakine is an outer northern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.At the 2006 census, Waggrakine had a population of 2,466.... - Port Ward — contains Geraldton itself, BeachlandsBeachlands, Western AustraliaBeachlands is an inner western suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
and Mahomets FlatsMahomets Flats, Western AustraliaMahomets Flats is an inner southern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:... - Tarcoola Ward — contains Mount TarcoolaMount Tarcoola, Western AustraliaMount Tarcoola is a southern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The northern part of the suburb was gazetted in 1972 by the Town of Geraldton, and the southern part was gazetted in 1979 by the Shire of Greenough.-Geography:Mount...
, Tarcoola BeachTarcoola Beach, Western AustraliaTarcoola Beach is a southern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1985-1986.-Geography:...
and WandinaWandina, Western AustraliaWandina is an outer southern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1985.-Geography:... - Willcock Ward — contains KarlooKarloo, Western AustraliaKarloo is a locality southeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The locality was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
, RangewayRangeway, Western AustraliaRangeway is an inner eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:Rangeway is located southeast of Geraldton's central business district...
, WonthellaWonthella, Western AustraliaWonthella is an inner northern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.At the 2006 census, Wonthella had a population of 1,497....
and part of UtakarraUtakarra, Western AustraliaUtakarra is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton. Prior to 1 July 2007, it was the seat of government of the Shire of Greenough.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.... - Hills Ward — contains the majority of the City's land area, and includes the suburbs of StrathalbynStrathalbyn, Western AustraliaStrathalbyn is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1985.-Geography:...
and WoorreeWoorree, Western AustraliaWoorree is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1981.-Geography:...
Suburbs
- BeachlandsBeachlands, Western AustraliaBeachlands is an inner western suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- BeresfordBeresford, Western AustraliaBeresford is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- Bluff PointBluff Point, Western AustraliaBluff Point is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- DeepdaleDeepdale, Western AustraliaDeepdale is a locality east of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The locality was gazetted in 1985.-Geography:...
- Geraldton
- GlenfieldGlenfield, Western AustraliaGlenfield is a locality north of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
- KarlooKarloo, Western AustraliaKarloo is a locality southeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The locality was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
- Mahomets FlatsMahomets Flats, Western AustraliaMahomets Flats is an inner southern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- MoresbyMoresby, Western AustraliaMoresby is a locality northeast of Geraldton, Western Australia, on the north bank of the Chapman River. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The locality was gazetted in 1980....
- Mount TarcoolaMount Tarcoola, Western AustraliaMount Tarcoola is a southern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The northern part of the suburb was gazetted in 1972 by the Town of Geraldton, and the southern part was gazetted in 1979 by the Shire of Greenough.-Geography:Mount...
- NarnguluNarngulu, Western AustraliaNarngulu is an outer suburb of the Western Australian city of Geraldton, and is for the most part an industrial area.-History:In the 1890s the town was known as Mullewa Junction as it was where the Cue railway line met the Midland railway line, and the name was gazetted in 1903...
- RangewayRangeway, Western AustraliaRangeway is an inner eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:Rangeway is located southeast of Geraldton's central business district...
- Rudds GullyRudds Gully, Western AustraliaRudds Gully is a locality south-southeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton....
- SpaldingSpalding, Western AustraliaSpalding is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
- StrathalbynStrathalbyn, Western AustraliaStrathalbyn is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1985.-Geography:...
- Sunset BeachSunset Beach, Western AustraliaSunset Beach is an outer northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1977.-Geography:...
- Tarcoola BeachTarcoola Beach, Western AustraliaTarcoola Beach is a southern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1985-1986.-Geography:...
- UtakarraUtakarra, Western AustraliaUtakarra is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton. Prior to 1 July 2007, it was the seat of government of the Shire of Greenough.The suburb was gazetted in 1972....
- WaggrakineWaggrakine, Western AustraliaWaggrakine is an outer northern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.At the 2006 census, Waggrakine had a population of 2,466....
- WandinaWandina, Western AustraliaWandina is an outer southern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1985.-Geography:...
- WebbertonWebberton, Western AustraliaWebberton is an industrial suburb northeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- West EndWest End, Western AustraliaWest End is a western suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- WonthellaWonthella, Western AustraliaWonthella is an inner northern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.At the 2006 census, Wonthella had a population of 1,497....
- WoorreeWoorree, Western AustraliaWoorree is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1981.-Geography:...
Towns
- Cape BurneyCape Burney, Western AustraliaCape Burney, also known as Greenough-on-Sea, is a coastal town and locality south of Geraldton, Western Australia at the mouth of the Greenough River. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton...
- Drummond CoveDrummond Cove, Western AustraliaDrummond Cove is a coastal town located north of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The locality was gazetted in 1985.-Demographics:...
- EraduEradu, Western AustraliaEradu is a small town in Western Australia located in the Mid West region of Western Australia located 34 km east of Geraldton on the Geraldton-Mount Magnet road....
- GreenoughGreenough, Western AustraliaGreenough is a historical town located 400 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia and 24 kilometres south of Geraldton on the Brand Highway. The historic buildings are controlled by the National Trust of Australia...
- Kojarena
- Minnenooka
- Moonyoonooka
- WalkawayWalkaway, Western AustraliaWalkaway is a small town in the City of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Walkaway had a population of 262....
- Wicherina
Population
The historic populations of the area which formed Geraldton-Greenough were:| Year | Population | Geraldton | Greenough |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5,549 | 4,174 | 1,375 |
| 1933 | 6,540 | 4,984 | 1,556 |
| 1947 | 7,539 | 5,972 | 1,567 |
| 1954 | 9,680 | 8,309 | 1,371 |
| 1961 | 12,215 | 10,894 | 1,321 |
| 1966 | 13,719 | 12,125 | 1,594 |
| 1971 | 17,038 | 15,118 | 1,920 |
| 1976 | 20,642 | 17,663 | 2,979 |
| 1981 | 23,708 | 19,096 | 4,612 |
| 1986 | 25,721 | 19,923 | 5,798 |
| 1991 | 28,147 | 20,521 | 7,626 |
| 1996 | 30,061 | 19,724 | 10,337 |
| 2001 | 31,106 | 19,179 | 11,927 |
| 2006 | 32,461 | 18,916 | 13,545 |