Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup

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Shire of Donnybrook Balingup Western Australia
Population: • Density:	4,300 (2001 census) 2.8/km²
Established:	1890s
Area:	1,560.3 km²
Mayor:	Bruce Hearman
Council Seat:	Donnybrook
Region:	South West
State District:	Capel
Federal Division:	Forrest
Website: http://www.donnybrookbalingup.com
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The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is a Local Government Area of Western Australia based in the town of Donnybrook. It is located in the state's South West region, approximately 220km south of Perth. The shire covers an area of 1,560 km² and has a population of about 4,300.

Contents 1 History 2 Wards 3 Towns 4 External links

[edit] History

The Upper Capel Road Board (renamed to Balingup Road Board in 1905) was gazetted in 1899, while the Preston Road Board was gazetted in 1896. On 1 July 1961, they became the Balingup and Donnybrook Shire Councils respectively following changes to the Local Government Act. On 26 March 1970 the two shires were merged.

[edit] Wards

In 2001, the shire abolished wards and all 9 councillors sit at large.

[edit] Towns

• Balingup
• Brookhampton
• Donnybrook
• Kirup
• Lowden
• Noggerup

[edit] External links

• Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup website