Shire of Broome

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Shire of Broome Western Australia
Population: • Density:	16,360 (2001 census) 0.29/km²
Area:	55,795.6 km²
Mayor:	Graeme Campbell
Council Seat:	Broome
Region:	Kimberley
State District:	Kimberley
Federal Division:	Kalgoorlie
Website: http://www.broome.wa.gov.au

The Shire of Broome is a Local Government Area of Western Australia based in the town of Broome ( 17°57′S, 122°14′E; postcode: 6725, population 13,858 (2001)). The Shire covers an area of about 55,000 km² and is one of the four local governments in the Kimberley Region. It has a population of 16,360 (ABS 2001), most of whom reside in the town. Many Aboriginal communities are located around the shire, notably Beagle Bay and One Arm Point.

1 History
2 Wards
3 Towns
4 External links

[edit] History

Broome Road Board was first gazetted in November 1901, which dissolved in 1908 and became part of the West Kimberley Road Board in 1908. The town's residents were governed by a Municipal Council from 1904 until 1918. In 1918, Broome Road Board was once again constituted, with wards for the previous town (Broome) and road district (Dampier). On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act. Broom is a historical town.