Population 632 (2013 est) State electorate(s) Moore Shire of Three Springs Perenjori Council seat Three Springs Federal division Division of Durack | President Anthony Thomas Website Shire of Three Springs Area 2,657 km² Region Mid West | |
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The Shire of Three Springs is a local government area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, about 310 kilometres (193 mi) north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 2,657 square kilometres (1,026 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Three Springs.
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Map of Three Springs, WA 6519, Australia
History
The Three Springs Road District was constituted on 2 November 1928 from parts of the neighbouring districts of Mingenew, Perenjori and Carnamah. It held its first meeting on 2 February 1929, with E. Hunt as its first chairman. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire under the Local Government Act 1960.
On 18 September 2009, the Shires of Mingenew, Three Springs, Morawa and Perenjori announced their intention to amalgamate. A formal agreement was signed five days later, and the name Billeranga was later chosen.
However, by February 2011, community pressure had led to the negotiations stalling, and on 16 April 2011, voters from the Shire of Perenjori defeated the proposal at a referendum.
Wards
The Shire is no longer divided into wards. The seven councillors represent all electors.