fruit production of South Australia. In that year, the district had a population of 4,700, with 1,700 in Waikerie itself. The council ceased to exist on 3 May 1997, when it amalgamated with the District Council of Brown's Well and the District Council of Loxton to form the District Council of Loxton Waikerie, with Loxton being selected as the new council seat. Chairmen and mayors of the District Council of Waikerie John Handcock Strangman (1930–1957) Jack Clover Andrew (1957–1961) Arthur Clair Kleemann (1961–1966) Donald Rex Elliott (1966-?) Ian Ronald Oliver (1985-?) Notable councillors Neil Andrew, future Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives (1976–1983) References Waikerie