Shire of Dalwallinu

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Shire of Dalwallinu Western Australia
Population: • Density:	1,656 (2001 census) 0.23/km²
Area:	7,235.8 km²
Mayor:	Robert Nixon
Council Seat:	Dalwallinu
Region:	Wheatbelt
State District:	Merredin
Federal Division:	O'Connor
Website: http://www.dalwallinu.wa.gov.au
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The Shire of Dalwallinu is a Local Government Area located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 250 kilometres (155 mi) NNE of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 7,236 km² (2,791 mi²) and its seat of government is the town of Dalwallinu (30.280° S 116.661° E; post code: 6609).

Contents 1 History 2 Wards 3 Towns 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

Initially, the area was managed by the Moora and Upper Irwin Road Boards. In 1916, the Dalwallinu Road Board was gazetted. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act.^[1]

[edit] Wards

The shire has been divided into 4 wards.

• East Ward (2 councillors)
• North Ward (2 councillors)
• South Ward (6 councillors)

[edit] Towns

• Dalwallinu
• Buntine
• East Damboring
• Jibberding
• Kalannie
• Nugadong
• Pithara
• Wubin
• Xantippe

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Shire of Dalwallinu