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Shire Of Bauhinia
The Shire of Bauhinia was a local government area in Central Queensland, Queensland, Australia. The Shire, administered from the town of Springsure, covered an area of , and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 2008, when it was amalgamated with the Shires of Duaringa, Emerald and Peak Downs to form the Central Highlands Region. The area is a staging point for expeditions to Carnarvon National Park. History On 11 November 1879, the Bauhinia Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the ''Divisional Boards Act 1879'' with a population of 1426. On 4 January 1884, there was an adjustment of boundaries between Bauhinia Division's subdivisions Nos. 2 and 3 and the Duaringa Division. Soon after, on 20 March 1884, there was a further adjustment of boundaries between Bauhinia Division's subdivisions Nos. 1 and 3 and Duaringa Division. With the passage of the ''Local Authorities Act 1902'', Bauhinia Division became Shire of Bauhinia on 3 ... [...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] |
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The Morning Bulletin
''The Morning Bulletin'' is an online newspaper servicing the city of Rockhampton and the surrounding areas of Central Queensland, Australia. From 1861 to 2020, ''The Morning Bulletin'' was published as a print edition, before then becoming an exclusively online newspaper. The final print edition was published on 27 June 2020. History The first issue of ''The Bulletin'' was launched on 9 July 1861. It is the second oldest business in Rockhampton, the oldest being the Criterion Hotel which was established in October 1860. The founder and original owner, William Hitchcock Buzacott (1831–1880, brother of Charles Hardie Buzacott), brought the press and equipment from Sydney in 1861 where he operated a small weekly paper. At the time the paper was called the Rockhampton Bulletin and was eagerly read by the town's 698 residents. The newspaper was published as ''The Rockhampton Bulletin and Central Queensland Advertiser'' from July 1861 to 14 January 1871. Then as ''The Rockham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuga Nuga National Park
Nuga Nuga is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 515 km NW of Brisbane. It lies adjacent to Lake Nuga Nuga in the Comet River water catchment area of the Brigalow Belt bioregion. It contains small areas of lacustrine and riverine wetlands. One rare of threatened reptile species, '' Denisonia maculata'', has been identified in the national park. See also * Protected areas of Queensland Queensland is the second largest state in Australia. It contains around 500 separate protected areas. In 2020, it was estimated a total of 14.2 million hectares or 8.25% of Queensland's landmass was protected. List of terrestrial protected ar ... References National parks of Central Queensland Protected areas established in 1993 1993 establishments in Australia {{Queensland-national-park-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolleston, Queensland
Rolleston is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Rolleston had a population of 309 people. Geography Rolleston is located on the Comet River, west of Gladstone, 263 kilometres (163 mi) north of Roma and northwest of Brisbane. Springsure, the nearest town, lies to the north-west. Rolleston is at the junction of the Carnarvon, Gregory and Dawson highways. There is a large coal mine west called the Rolleston coal mine. History Rolleston was built on Kanolu land. '' Wadja'' (also known as ''Wadjigu'', ''Wadia'', ''Wadjainngo'', ''Mandalgu'', and ''Wadjigun)'' is an Australian Aboriginal language in Central Queensland. The language region includes the local government areas of the Aboriginal Shire of Woorabinda and Central Highlands Region, including the Blackdown Tablelands. the Comet River, and the Expedition Range, and the towns of Woorabinda, Springsure and Rolleston. The town is named afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rewan, Queensland
Rewan is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Rewan had a population of 22 people. History All 19 people aboard a Dakota C-47 aircraft were killed when it crashed at Rewan on 16 November 1943 during World War II.Dakota C-47 Air Crash Memorial Monuments Australia website. Accessed 26 December 2021. Those killed consisted of 14 military personnel from the and the along with five personnel from the |
Orion, Queensland
Orion is a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Orion had a population of 87 people. Geography The Dawson Highway The Dawson Highway is a state highway in Queensland, Australia. It runs for between Gladstone and Springsure where it terminates. From Gladstone to Rolleston it is signed as State Route 60, and then A7 onwards to Springsure. It continues west f ... passes through the south-west of the locality. The eastern and central parts of the locality are about 200 metres about sea level while the western part of the locality is more mountainous rising to unnamed peaks of 600 metres. The predominant land use is grain growing. History Orion State School opened on 28 January 1964. Education Orion State School is a primary (P-6) school for boys and girls operated by the Queensland Government at 1002 Ten Chain Road. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 16 students with 1 teacher and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandowrie, Queensland
Nandowrie is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. At the , Nandowrie had a population of 31 people. Geography The Nogoa River forms the northern boundary of the locality. The Dawson Developmental Road passes through the locality from north-east ( Cona Creek) to south-west ( Mantuan Downs). The northern and south-western parts of the locality are flatter land (approx above sea level) and are used for cattle grazing. The other parts of the locality are more mountainous rising to unnamed peaks of approximately above sea level; this land is currently undeveloped with the majority of it being within the Squire State Forest and Nandowrie State Forest. History The origin of the name Nandowrie may be the Nandowrie Lagoon on the road from Springsure to Tambo. Tresswell State School opened on 25 January 1971 on the pastoral property "Tresswell". In March 1974, the school moved to a new building in its current location. It celebrated its 40th bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humboldt, Queensland
Humboldt is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Humboldt had a population of 13 people. Geography The Dawson Highway forms the southern boundary of the locality and the ridgeline of the Expedition Range () forms the eastern boundary. There are a number of protected areas: * Shotover State Forest in the north-east of the locality * Expedition State Forect in the south-east * Humboldt State Forest and the Humboldt National Park in the centre The Shotover Range () runs north-south through the centre of the locality including the national park. Apart from these protected areas, the predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation. Letter Camp (). and Wilsons Camp () are two neighhourhoods in the north-west of the locality. There are a number of homesteads in the locality: * Bundaburra () * Bungawarra () with airstrip () * Humboldt () * Katrina () * Kulandra () * Old Redrock () * Penrose () * Planet Downs () with airstrip () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coorumbene, Queensland
Coorumbene is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Coorumbene had a population of 8 people. Road infrastructure The Dawson Highway The Dawson Highway is a state highway in Queensland, Australia. It runs for between Gladstone and Springsure where it terminates. From Gladstone to Rolleston it is signed as State Route 60, and then A7 onwards to Springsure. It continues west f ... follows part of the south-eastern boundary before running through to the west. References {{Central Highlands Region Central Highlands Region Localities in Queensland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consuelo, Queensland
Consuelo is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, 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_ ..., Australia. In the , Consuelo had a population of 35 people. References {{Central Highlands Region Central Highlands Region Localities in Queensland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcturus, Queensland
Arcturus is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region, 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 , establishe ..., Australia. At the , Arcturus had a population of 130 people. Geography The land use in Arcturus is a mixture of cropping and grazing on native vegetation. Economy There are a number of homesteads in the locality: * Adelong () * Arcturus Downs () * Bambar () * Boongulla () * Cowley () * Crystal Plains () * Den-Lo-Park () * Erskinville () * Goonoo () * Kelso () * Kilmore () * Koala Creek () * Kolane () * Milroy Downs () * Moorooloo () * Mostyndale () * Oasis () * Pengarra () * Pinnacle () * Shalimar () * Springton () * Tarana () * Turkey Creek () * Wallalee () * Willoughby () * Wyntoon () History At the , Arcturus had a population of 75 people. At the , A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
