Shire of Manjimup
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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 7027 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).
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.
Local Government Areas of Western Australia
The Australian state of Western Australia is divided into 141 local government areas...
in the South 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...
, about 320 kilometres (199 mi) south 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....
. The Shire covers an area of 7027 square kilometres (2,713 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Manjimup
Manjimup, Western Australia
Manjimup is a town in Western Australia, south of the state capital, Perth. The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the South West of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Manjimup had a population of 4,239.-History:...
. 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 Board 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.
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.- Central Ward (Manjimup) (4 councillors)
- Coastal Ward (Northcliffe) (1 councillor)
- East Ward (Perup) (1 councillor)
- North Ward (1 councillor)
- South Ward (Walpole) (1 councillor)
- West Ward (Pemberton) (2 councillors)
Towns and localities
- ManjimupManjimup, Western AustraliaManjimup is a town in Western Australia, south of the state capital, Perth. The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the South West of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Manjimup had a population of 4,239.-History:...
- Beedelup
- DeanmillDeanmill, Western AustraliaDeanmill is a historic timber town located in the South West region of Western Australia, near Manjimup. Its postcode is 6258.-History:After the Government Trading Concerns Act 1912 was passed in December of that year, several State-operated businesses were established...
- Dingup
- Glenoran
- JardeeJardee, Western AustraliaJardee is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is situated along the South Western Highway between Manjimupand Pemberton....
- NorthcliffeNorthcliffe, Western AustraliaNorthcliffe is a town located in the lower South West region of Western Australia, about south of the town of Pemberton. At the 2006 census, Northcliffe had a population of 412....
- PembertonPemberton, Western AustraliaPemberton is a town located in the South West region of Western Australia, named after the early settler Pemberton Walcott. It is the home of the karri tree, the largest tree in Western Australia and the third largest hardwood tree in the world...
- Quinninup
- WalpoleWalpole, Western AustraliaWalpole is a town in Western Australia, 432 km SSE of Perth and 66 km west of Denmark.Walpole lies very close to the northern point of the 100-hectare Walpole Inlet, from which it takes its name....
- Wilgarrup
- Windy Harbour
- Yanmah