Population 672 (2013 est) Founded 1911 | Established 1911 Area 1,847 km² Mayor Dale Metcalf | |
The Shire of Dowerin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northeast of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 1,847 square kilometres (713 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Dowerin.
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Map of Dowerin, WA, Australia
History
On 3 November 1911, the Dowerin Road District was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire following enactment of the Local Government Act 1960.
Wards
From 3 May 2003 the Shire has been divided into 3 wards.
Previously, Town Ward had 2 councillors and six wards had one councillor each: Daren, Hindmarsh, Koombekine, Manmanning, Minnivale and Ucarty.
Towns and localities
References
Shire of Dowerin Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA