Population 3,940 (2013 est) State electorate(s) Kimberley Shire of Halls Creek Victoria Daly (NT) Founded 1887 Council seat Halls Creek Federal division Division of Durack | Established 1887 Website Shire of Halls Creek Area 143,030 km² Region Kimberley Mayor Jim Craig | |
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Points of interest Wolfe Creek Crater, Mary Pool, Bungle Bungle Range, Sawpit Gorge, Old Halls Creek | ||
The Shire of Halls Creek is one of the four local government areas in the Kimberley Region of northern Western Australia, covering an area of 143,030 square kilometres (55,224 sq mi), most of which is sparsely populated. The Shire's seat of government is the town of Halls Creek. Many Aboriginal communities are located within the shire.
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Map of Halls Creek, WA, Australia
The Purnululu National Park, home to part of the Bungle Bungle Range, and Gregory Lake are within the Shire, as is the Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park.
History
The Shire of Halls Creek originated as the Kimberley Goldfields Road District in 1887; in 1915 it was renamed Halls Creek. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire under the Local Government Act 1960.
The area is home to many large cattle stations including Bedford Downs Station which was established some time prior to 1906 by the Buchanan and Gordon Brothers, the property experienced many difficulties including the spearing of cattle and isolation of the area. In two years nearly a dozen men had also been murdered by the traditional owners.
Other properties in the area include Alice Downs, Louisa Downs, Moola Bulla, Springvale and Ruby Plains Station.
Wards
The Shire is divided into three wards.
A review of wards and representation was carried out in late 2008 and, at its December 2008 meeting, the Council resolved to recommend to the Local Government Advisory Board that the wards be abolished.