Local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia
The Shire of Kellerberrin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Merredin and about 200 kilometres (124 mi) east of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 1,917 square kilometres (740 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Kellerberrin.
History
On 24 July 1908, the Kellerberrin Road District was created, and included large parts of what is now Tammin, Wyalkatchem and Trayning. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Kellerberrin after the Local Government Act 1960 was enacted, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires.[2]
Wards
The Shire has seven councillors and no wards. Prior to the elections in May 2003, there were eight councillors representing three wards - East Ward (2), Kellerberrin Ward (4) and West Ward (2).
Towns and localities
The towns and localities of the Shire of Kellerberrin with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:[3][4]
Population
Notable councillors
- Tom Harrison, Kellerberrin Roads Board member 1911–1915, briefly chairman; later a state MP
- Leslie Diver, Kellerberrin Roads Board member 1933–1946, chairman 1940, 1942–1946; later a state MP
Heritage-listed places
As of 2023, 57 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Kellerberrin,[14] of which six are on the State Register of Heritage Places.[15]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kellerberrin (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 July 2007.
- ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Baandee (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Daadenning Creek (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Doodlakine (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kellerberrin (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mount Caroline (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "North Baandee (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "North Kellerberrin (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Doodlakine (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Doodlakine (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Shire of Kellerberrin Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Shire of Kellerberrin State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
External links
Media related to Shire of Kellerberrin at Wikimedia Commons
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Media related to Shire of Kellerberrin at Wikimedia Commons