Population 1,586 (2013 est) State electorate(s) Central Wheatbelt Area 3,369 km² Council seat Wongan Hills Region Wheatbelt | Established 1887 Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Koorda Founded 1887 Mayor Peter Macnamara Federal division Division of Durack | |
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The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 180 kilometres (112 mi) NNE of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 3,369 square kilometres (1,301 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Wongan Hills.
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Map of Wongan-Ballidu, WA, Australia
History
On 10 February 1887, the Melbourne Road District was created. It was renamed Wongan-Ballidu on 18 June 1926. On 1 July 1961, it became a shire under the Local Government Act 1960.
Wards
As of 3 May 2003, there are ten councillors and no wards. The mayor is directly elected.
Towns and localities
References
Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA