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Shire of Broome
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| Shire of Broome Western Australia |
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| 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 |
The Shire of Broome is a Local Government Area of Western Australia based in the town of Broome ( ; 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.
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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.
The shire has been divided into 2 wards.
- Broome Ward (7 councillors)
- Dampier Ward (2 councillors)
- Broome
- Bidyadanga
- Beagle Bay
- Lombadina
- One Arm Point
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