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Shire Of Broadsound
Shire of Broadsound was a Local government in Australia, local government area in the Capricornia, Queensland, Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia. The Shire, administered from the town of St Lawrence, Queensland, St Lawrence, covered an area of , and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 2008, when it was amalgamated with the Shires of Shire of Belyando, Belyando and Shire of Nebo, Nebo to form the Isaac Region. History On 11 November 1879, the Broadsound Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the ''Divisional Boards Act 1879'' with a population of 1146. On 3 March 1892, part of subdivision 2 of the Broadsound Division was transferred to subdivision 3 of the Gogango Division. Another part of subdivision 2 of the Broadsound Division was transferred to the Duaringa Division. On 7 February 1883, part of subdivisions 2 and 3 of Broadsound Division were separated to create Nebo Division. With the passage of the ''Local Auth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland
) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_date = Colony of Queensland , established_title2 = Separation from New South Wales , established_date2 = 6 June 1859 , established_title3 = Federation , established_date3 = 1 January 1901 , named_for = Queen Victoria , demonym = , capital = Brisbane , largest_city = capital , coordinates = , admin_center_type = Administration , admin_center = 77 local government areas , leader_title1 = Monarch , leader_name1 = Charles III , leader_title2 = Governor , leader_name2 = Jeannette Young , leader_title3 = Premier , leader_name3 = Annastacia Palaszczuk ( ALP) , legislature = Parliament of Queensland , judiciary = Supreme Court of Queensland , national_representation = Parliament of Australia , national_representation_type ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gogango Division ...
#REDIRECT Shire of Livingstone Gogango Division #REDIRECT Shire of Livingstone The Shire of Livingstone is a local government area located in the Capricornia region of Central Queensland, Queensland, Australia, to the immediate north and east of the regional city of Rockhampton. The shire, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland Family History Society
The Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) is an incorporated association formed in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. History The society was established in 1979 as a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organisation. They aim to promote the study of family history local history, genealogy, and heraldry, and encourage the collection and preservation of records relating to the history of Queensland families. At the end of 2022, the society relocated from 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne Gaythorne is a suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the , Gaythorne had a population of 3,023 people. Geography Gaythorne is located seven kilometres north-west of the Brisbane central business district. It is bounded to ... () to its new QFHS Family History Research Centre at 46 Delaware Street, Chermside (). References External links * Non-profit organisations based in Queensland Historical societies of Australia Libraries in Brisbane Family hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valkyrie, Queensland
Valkyrie is a rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the Valkyrie had a population of 122 people. Geography The Isaac River passes through the locality forming part of the locality's south-western boundary. The Fitzroy Developmental Road passes through the locality from north to south. The Duania open-cut coal mine is in the western part of the locality and is serviced by the Goonyella railway line. However, the land use of Valkyrie is predominantly cattle grazing. History Valkyrie State School opened on 9 January 1974. In 2011, there was a proposal to develop the Codrilla coal mine on a site approximately 800 metres from the school. The proposal included the relocation of the school and its teacher's residence to a new location to avoid any environmental impacts from the mine. As of 2017, the mine proposal and school relocation have not yet occurred. In the Valkyrie had a population of 122 people. Education Valkyrie State School is a government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middlemount, Queensland
Middlemount is a rural town and locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the the locality of Middlemount had a population of 1,841 people. It is nicknamed the "Giant Peanut" by some locals due to its peanut-shaped road layout. Geography Middlemount is located inland (by road) from Mackay and Rockhampton in Central Queensland. The township is an accommodation hub to both permanent residents and transient workers. Middlemount is surrounded by the following coal mines: Foxleigh, Lake Lindsay, Middlemount Mine, Aquila Mine, German Creek and world record holding underground coal mine Grasstree. History Middlemount, like many other mining towns in Queensland virtually sprung up overnight in the early 1980s. Middlemount Post Office opened on 2 June 1980. Middlemount State School opened in 1980 with a secondary department added in 1983. In 1988 the secondary department was separated from the primary school to create Middlemount State High School. However, on 1 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilbilbie, Queensland
Ilbilbie is a rural town and coastal locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Ilbilbie had a population of 349 people. The coastal town of Greenhill is on the eastern coast of the locality. Geography The town of Ilbilbie is located in the centre of the locality. However, the larger town of Greenhill is located on the coast of the locality (). The Bruce Highway passes through the locality from south to north passing through the town of Ilbilbie. The North Coast railway line passes through the locality from south to north, very close to the highway. The Ilbilbie railway station serves the town (). The Koota railway station to the south of the town () is now abandoned. The land to the east of the highway and railway line is close to the coast and is low-lying land mostly used to grow sugarcane. There is a sugarcane tramway through this area. The land to the west of the highway and railway is more mountainous, rising to 430 metres at Bulls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenhill, Queensland
Ilbilbie is a rural town and coastal locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Ilbilbie had a population of 349 people. The coastal town of Greenhill is on the eastern coast of the locality. Geography The town of Ilbilbie is located in the centre of the locality. However, the larger town of Greenhill is located on the coast of the locality (). The Bruce Highway passes through the locality from south to north passing through the town of Ilbilbie. The North Coast railway line passes through the locality from south to north, very close to the highway. The Ilbilbie railway station serves the town (). The Koota railway station to the south of the town () is now abandoned. The land to the east of the highway and railway line is close to the coast and is low-lying land mostly used to grow sugarcane. There is a sugarcane tramway through this area. The land to the west of the highway and railway is more mountainous, rising to 430 metres at Bulls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flaggy Rock, Queensland
Clairview is a coastal town and locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Clairview had a population of 145 people. Geography The coastal strip along the east of the locality of Clairview is relatively flat (at or just above sea level), while most of the centre and western part of the locality is hilly, up to . The coastal flats are partially used for grazing, while the hillier land is undeveloped. Clairview has a natural sand beach along the coastline. The town of Clairview is in the south-eastern corner of the locality and consists of a strip of housing on the seafront. The Bruce Highway (from Brisbane to Cairns) passes through Clairview from the south (the locality of St Lawrence) immediately beside the town of the Clairview and is one of the few places on this "coastal" highway where the sea is actually visible from the road. The highway then continues north on a more inland route into Carmila. The North Coast railway line (also from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dysart, Queensland
Dysart is a town and a Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a service centre for mines and grazing properties in the district. At the , the locality had a population of 2,918. Most residents are employed by the coal mines. Geography Railways The locality is served by the Goonyella railway network which connects the Bowen Basin Coalfields, Bowen Basin coalfields with the coal wharves at Hay Point, Queensland, Hay Point on the coast. The locality is served by numerous railway stations (from north to south): * Winchester railway station () * Harrow railway station () * Saraji Junction railway station () * Saraji railway station () * Lake Vermont railway station () * Dysart railway station () * Stephens railway station () * Norwich Park Junction railway station () * Norwich Park railway station () Mountains The terrain is mountainous, with the following named peaks (from north to south): * Walkers Peak () * Mount P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarke Creek, Queensland
Clarke Creek is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. It is situated between Mackay and Rockhampton on the Old Bruce Highway. In the , Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people. History Clarke Creek State School opened on 17 May 1971. At the , Clarke Creek was counted within the area of Valkyrie which had a population of 307. In the , Clarke Creek had a population of 30 people. In the , Clarke Creek had a population of 32 people. The Marlborough–Sarina Road runs through from south to north. Economy Most of the citizens in the area own or work on cattle stations for a living. There is a service station which many car and truck drivers rely on. At the service station there is also a caravan park used by many temporary road workers in the area. Education Clarke Creek State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at May Downs Road (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 15 students with 3 teachers (2 full-time equivalent) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clairview, Queensland
Clairview is a coastal town and locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Clairview had a population of 145 people. Geography The coastal strip along the east of the locality of Clairview is relatively flat (at or just above sea level), while most of the centre and western part of the locality is hilly, up to . The coastal flats are partially used for grazing, while the hillier land is undeveloped. Clairview has a natural sand beach along the coastline. The town of Clairview is in the south-eastern corner of the locality and consists of a strip of housing on the seafront. The Bruce Highway (from Brisbane to Cairns) passes through Clairview from the south (the locality of St Lawrence) immediately beside the town of the Clairview and is one of the few places on this "coastal" highway where the sea is actually visible from the road. The highway then continues north on a more inland route into Carmila. The North Coast railway line (also from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmila, Queensland
Carmila is a rural town and coastal locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Carmila had a population of 333 people. Geography Carmila is situated approximately south of the town of Sarina. Being a large locality, there are a number of neighbourhoods within the locality (from north to south): * Westhill () * Tinerta () * Karloo () * Carmila West () * Flaggy Rock Creek () * Puzzle Pocket () The North Coast railway line enters the locality from the south ( Clairview), passes west of the town, and exits the locality to the north ( Ilbilbie). The locality is served by a number of stops (from north to south): * Westhill railway station, now abandoned () * Orkabie railway station () * Tinerta railway station, now abandoned () * Karloo railway station, now abandoned () * Carmila railway station, serving the town () * Flaggy Rock railway station, now abandoned () The Bruce Highway passes through the town as well. A large portion of the north ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
