Wentworth Shire

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Wentworth Shire
New South Wales
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Location in New South Wales
Coordinates 34°05′S141°54′E / 34.083°S 141.900°E / -34.083; 141.900
Population7,453 (LGA 2021) [1]
 • Density0.26/km2 (0.67/sq mi)
Established23 January 1879 [2]
Area26,269 km2 (10,142.5 sq mi)
MayorDaniel Linklater (Independent)
Council seat Wentworth
Region Far West
State electorate(s) Murray
Federal division(s) Farrer
Wentworth Shire Council Logo.png
Website Wentworth Shire
LGAs around Wentworth Shire:
OACDT (SA) Unincorporated Far West Central Darling
OACDT (SA)Wentworth Shire Balranald
Renmark Paringa (SA) Mildura (Vic) Mildura (Vic)

Wentworth Shire is a local government area in the far south-west Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. This Shire is located adjacent to the Murray and Darling Rivers. The Shire's major roads are the Sturt and the Silver City Highways. The Shire includes the towns of Wentworth, Buronga, Gol Gol, Dareton and Pooncarie. The shire's namesake is explorer and politician William Wentworth. [3]

Contents

The mayor of Wentworth Shire Council is Cr. Daniel Linklater, an Independent politician.

Heritage listings

Wentworth Shire has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Council

The area of Wentworth was proclaimed a municipality on 23 January 1879. [2] The first Mayor was Mr. W. Gunn who held office from 1879 to 1880. [9]

Current composition and election method

Wentworth Shire Council is composed of nine councillors elected proportionally as a single ward. All councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office. The mayor is elected by the councillors at the first meeting of the council. The most recent election was held on 4 December 2021 and the current makeup of the council is as follows: [10]

PartyCouncillors
  Independents and Unaligned9
Total9

The current Council, elected in 2021, in order of election, is: [10]

CouncillorPartyNotes
 Peter Crisp Independent
 Steve Cooper Independent
 Tim Elstone Independent
 Daniel Linklater Independent Mayor 2023– [11]
 Susan Nichols Independent Deputy Mayor 2023– [11]
 Greg Evans Independent
 Brian Beaumont Independent
 Jo RoddaUnaligned
 Steve HeywoodUnalignedPassed away 7 February 2024 [11]

Localities

Locality population20162021
Arumpo 3440
Buronga 1,2121,252
Curlwaa 393496
Dareton 501456
Ellerslie 8256
Gol Gol 1,5231,596
Mourquong 7975
Pomona 161167
Pooncarie 166226
Wentworth 1,4371,577

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References

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  3. "Wentworth – A Brief History". Wentworth Shire Council. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  4. "Rodney – paddle steamer". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H01776. Retrieved 18 May 2018. CC BY icon.svg Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .
  5. "Old Wentworth Gaol". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H01982. Retrieved 18 May 2018. CC BY icon.svg Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .
  6. "St. Ignatius School". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H01507. Retrieved 18 May 2018. CC BY icon.svg Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .
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  8. "Avoca Homestead Complex". New South Wales State Heritage Register . Department of Planning & Environment. H01971. Retrieved 18 May 2018. CC BY icon.svg Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence .
  9. "Past Mayors & Presidents". Wentworth Shire Council. Archived from the original on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  10. 1 2 "Wentworth Councillor Election". NSW Electoral Commission. 21 December 2021. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024. The following candidates were declared elected on 21 December 2021: Peter CRISP Steve COOPER (IND) Tim ELSTONE (IND) Daniel LINKLATER (IND) Susan NICHOLS (IND) Greg EVANS (IND) Brian BEAUMONT Jo RODDA Steve HEYWOOD (IND)
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