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County Of Livingstone, Queensland
The County of Livingstone is a county (a cadastral division) in Queensland, Australia. It is centred on the city of Rockhampton and includes most of the Rockhampton Region. The county was created on 1 September 1855 by royal proclamation under the ''Waste Lands Australia Act 1846''. On 7 March 1901, the Governor issued a proclamation legally dividing Queensland into counties under the ''Land Act 1897''. Its schedule described Livingstone thus: Parishes Livingstone is divided into parishes, as listed below: References Livingstone External links * * * * {{cite web, url=https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-2mile-county-livingstone-sh2-1921.jpg, title=Map of the County of Livingstone (sheet 2), last=, first=, date=1921, website=, publisher=Queensland Government The Queensland Government is the state government of Queensland, Australia, a Parliament, parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland
Queensland ( , commonly abbreviated as Qld) is a States and territories of Australia, state in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south, respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and the Pacific Ocean; to the state's north is the Torres Strait, separating the Australian mainland from Papua New Guinea, and the Gulf of Carpentaria to the north-west. With an area of , Queensland is the world's List of country subdivisions by area, sixth-largest subnational entity; it List of countries and dependencies by area, is larger than all but 16 countries. Due to its size, Queensland's geographical features and climates are diverse, and include tropical rainforests, rivers, coral reefs, mountain ranges and white sandy beaches in its Tropical climate, tropical and Humid subtropical climate, sub-tropical c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridgelands, Queensland
Ridgelands is a rural Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Ridgelands had a population of 195 people. History Ridgelands Provisional School opened on 12 October 1921. On 1 July 1924 it became Ridgelands State School. On 26 August 1924 it was renamed Calmorin State School. In 1925 it closed, but reopened on 29 January 1935. It closed on 31 December 1963. Faraday State School began in temporary accommodation at Ridgelands Hall on 28 July 1922 but opened in its own building on 2 September 1922. It closed in 1928 but reopened in 1931 and closed again in 1932. In 1939 it reopened but was relocated and renamed Ridgelands State School. Demographics In the , Ridgelands had a population of 166 people. In the , Ridgelands had a population of 195 people. Education Ridgelands State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road (). In 2018, the school had an enrolment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wycarbah, Queensland
Wycarbah is a rural locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Wycarbah had a population of 36 people. Geography The Fitzroy River passes through the north-west of the locality, entering from the north-west (Gogango) and exiting to the north ( Morinish South). The Blackwater railway line enters the locality from the south-east ( Bushley) and exits to the south ( Westwood) with Wycarbah railway station serving the locality (). Kakoma railway station is an abandoned railway station on the line (). The Capricorn Highway enters the locality from the east (Kalapa) and exits to the south (Westwood). It runs loosely parallel and south of the railway line. The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation. History Rosewood Crossing Provisional School opened on 31 July 1876. In 1892, it was renamed Wycarbah Provisional School. A new school building was erected in 1890. On 1 January 1909, it became Wycarbah State School. It closed on 27 November 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton Downs, Queensland
Alton Downs is a rural Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Alton Downs had a population of 1,324 people. History The locality name was derived from a pastoral property. The name was assigned to a railway station named by the Queensland Railways Department on 18 Aug 1916. Alton Downs Provisional School opened on 10 February 1890. In 1908, it became Alton Downs State School. It closed on 26 March 1964. It was at 1247 Ridgelands Road (). Dalma Road Provisional School opened on 25 February 1901. On 1 January 1909, it became Dalma Road State School. It closed in 1934. It was at 32 Harding Road (north-west corner of Nicholson Road, ). The Alton Downs Community Hall officially opened on 2 January 1905. The foundation stone for an Anglican church was laid on Sunday 20 January 1907. St James' Anglican Church opened in April 1907. The church was and high inside with a front porch and vestry. It was built by R. Cous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawana, Queensland (Rockhampton)
Kawana is a Suburbs and localities (Australia), suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Kawana had a population of 4,434 people. Geography Kawana is bordered to the west by the Fitzroy River (Queensland), Fitzroy River, to the north by Limestone Creek, to the east by Yaamba Road (part of the Bruce Highway), and to the south by Richardson Road. Glenmore is a neighbourhood within the north-west of the suburb (). The North Coast railway line enters the suburb from the south (Park Avenue) and exits to the north (Parkhurst). The suburb was originally served by the Kawana railway station (), but it is now abandoned. History Glenmore State School opened on 17 October 1889. The original building was built on the block of land on the other side of McLaughlin Street directly opposite the school's current lower oval. The first principal was Edward Costello. He served the school for 13 years until 1902. The original building was moved from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Gardens, Queensland
Norman Gardens is a suburb in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Norman Gardens had a population of 10,534 people. Geography Norman Gardens is bounded by the Bruce Highway to the west, the Yeppoon Road to the north and by Moores Creek (a tributary of the Fitzroy River) to the south. The main Rockhampton campus of the Central Queensland University is in the north-west corner of suburb on the corner of the Bruce Highway and the Yeppoon Road. The North Rockhampton Cemetery is located in the south-west of the suburb on the corner of the Bruce Highway and Moores Creek Road with the rest of area along the Bruce Highway being commercial premises with the residential areas behind them to the east. The western side of the locality is relatively flat (30–50 metres above sea level) and is cleared and developed. However, in the east of the locality the land become more mountainous with Peak Hill, also known as Sugar Loaf Hill, () rising to and an unnamed peak (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keppel Sands, Queensland
Keppel Sands is a coastal rural town and Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Keppel Sands had a population of 374 people. Geography Keppel Sands is the southernmost town on the Capricorn Coast. The town is located in the Livingstone Shire Council Local government in Australia, local government area, north west of the state capital, Brisbane. Separated by Coorooman Creek from the larger towns of Emu Park and Yeppoon to the north, Keppel Sands is a charming village-style township centred on fishing and holiday making. Facilities in Keppel Sands include a hotel, caravan park, motel, Australia Post outlet, local store, and two boat ramps. The Coast Guard are located at Pumpkin Creek at the southern edge of the town. Keppel Sands is home to many retirees and families and is also a popular location for fishing and crabbing. House Market The House market in keppel sands is through the roof wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Keppel Island
Great Keppel Island (Woppaburra language, Woppaburra: ''Wop-Pa'') lies off the coast from Yeppoon, in the Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality of The Keppels in the Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Capricorn Coast of Central Queensland. The traditional owners of the island are the Woppaburra people. The largest of the eighteen islands in the Keppel Group, Wop-Pa covers an area of 1308 hectares. The tropical climate and numerous beaches attract tourists from all points, and the island is visited by more than 50,000 people each year. A range of budget accommodation caters to tourists. There are 17 white-sand beaches and almost the greatest cover of hard coral reefs on the Great Barrier Reef. The coral diversity of the reefs matches that of the Whitsunday Islands and there is clear water most of the year around. Transport The island is served by ferries and there is a small airport. Formerly, major airlines served the island, mostly with sm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milman, Queensland
Milman is a rural locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the , Milman had a population of 122 people. Geography Alligator Creek, a tributary of the Fitzroy River, forms the western boundary of the locality. The Bruce Highway and North Coast railway line pass through the south-west corner of the locality, which was served by the Milman railway station () which opened in 1913 but has since been abandoned. The land use is farming, predominantly cattle grazing. History The locality is named after its railway station, which was named Milman on 20 October 1918 having previously been known as Jardine. It is thought that the Milman name refers to public servant Hugh Miles Milman who married Katherine Maule Jardine in 1871. Jardine Provisional School opened on 11 August 1913, becoming Jardine State School on 1 December 1914. It was renamed Milman State School about 1934. Settlement by the German immigrants Milman was established as a settlement by German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cooee Bay, Queensland
Cooee Bay is a coastal locality in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland, Australia. In the , Cooee Bay had a population of 942 people. Geography Cooee Bay is bounded to the east by the Coral Sea. It is centrally located on the Capricorn Coast, two kilometres south of Yeppoon, and north of Emu Park. Like its neighbouring suburb Taranganba, Cooee Bay is separated from Yeppoon by Ross Creek, a popular fishing location. Cooee Bay has the following headlands (from north to south): * Wave Point () * Keppel Outlook () * Wreck Point () These headlands create a number of small bays (from north to south): * Yeppoon Inlet at the mouth of Ross Creek () * Fishermans Bay () south of the mount of Ross Creek * Brumms Cove () between Wave Point and Keppel Outlook * Cooee Bay () south of Keppel Outlook Matthew Flinders Drive is an alternative tourist deviation from the Scenic Highway, which travels up to Wreck Point. From the lookout, the visitor can enjoy views to Byfield, Great Keppel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emu Park, Queensland
Emu Park is a coastal town and locality on the Capricorn Coast located south of Yeppoon in Queensland, Australia. It is within the local government area of Shire of Livingstone (between 2008 and 2013, it was within the Rockhampton Region). In the , the locality of Emu Park had a population of 2,281 people. Home of the famous Singing Ship Monument, the Emu Park land area was explored by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770. It overlooks the islands of Keppel Bay, including Great Keppel Island. Emu Park is a popular tourist spot, and has won several tourism awards, and features fishing, surfing, boating, and unspoiled beaches. Geography Emu Park is part of the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland. Off-shore to the north is Shoal Bay (). Emu Park has the following coast features (from north to south): * Tanby Point () *Fishermans Beach () *Emu Point () The northern part of the locality is mostly undeveloped wetlands around Shoal Water Creek () which flows into Shoal Bay, while t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabra, Queensland
Kabra is a rural town and Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Kabra had a population of 430 people. Boongary is a neighbourhood in the south-east of the locality (). Geography The town is in the north-east of the locality on the Capricorn Highway. Middle Creek passes through the town and Gracemere Creek passes through the rural part of the locality. The Central Western railway line, Queensland, Central Western railway line passes through the locality from Rockhampton to Winton, Queensland, Winton with the following stations within the locality: * Kabra railway station, serving the town () * Neerkol railway station () The Dawson Valley (Theodore) railway line, Dawson Valley railway line commenced at Kabra railway station and went to Theodore railway station, Queensland, Theodore with the following stations in the locality: * Boongary railway station () *Callan railway station () The Dawson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
