| Area of Shire |
128,353 km2 |
| Distance from Perth |
730 km |
| Shire Revenue |
$5,929,469 |
| Population |
Menzies - 235 Tjuntjuntjara - 150 |
| No. of Rate Assessments |
1,850 |
| No. of Dwellings |
130 |
| Length of Roads |
sealed 46.6 km, unsealed 2,134 km |
| Localities in Area |
Menzies 6436
Kookynie 6431
Tjuntjuntjara 6431
Morapoi 6431 |
| Council Meets |
Last Thursday in month at 1:00 pm |
| Local Industry |
- Pastoral
- Mining (gold, nickel, iron ore)
- Tourism
|
| Library |
Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Lady Shenton Building |
| Community Resource Centre/Visitor Center |
Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Lady Shenton Building
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| Education |
Menzies Community School
Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School |
| Health Care |
Menzies Nursing Post - Part-time Nurse (three days per week), visiting Flying Doctor Clinic once per month |
| Recreational & Leisure |
Tennis/Basketball Courts
Indoor Courts for Badminton/Volleyball
Town Oval |
| Plant and Machinery |
For details, contact the Manager of Works on 04-0849-4925 or email works@menzies.wa.gov.au |
| Utilities |
Horizon Power (240v AC)
Water Corporation (scheme)
Bottled gas (Agency at Menzies Hotel)
Rubbish removal– Shire of Menzies |
| Tourist Attractions |
Lake Ballard (Gormley Statues), Niagara Dam, Kookynie; historic buildings, Menzies Cemetery, Golden Quest Trail, Goongarrie Cottages, Town Walk Trail |
| Significant Events |
Australia Day Awards and Community Breakfast
ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Community Breakfast
Menzies Cyclassic – Long weekend in June
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Town Christmas Party |