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Dulacca
Dulacca is a rural town and Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Dulacca had a population of 131 people. Geography Dulacca is on the Darling Downs, north west of the state capital, Brisbane. The Warrego Highway traverses from east to west through the locality, passing through the town. The Western railway line, Queensland, Western railway line also traverses from east to west immediately south and parallel to the highway with the town being served by Dulacca railway station. Dulacca Creek flows through the locality from the town to the south, eventually being a tributary to the Balonne River. History The name Dulacca is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word ''doolucah'' meaning ''emu nest.'' Dulacca Post Office opened on 3 March 1879. Dulacca State School opened on 1 March 1909. The Dulacca Presbyterian Church opened in 1910, constructed from local cypress pine. After its clo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulacca Church Of Assumption September 2019
Dulacca is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Dulacca had a population of 131 people. Geography Dulacca is on the Darling Downs, north west of the state capital, Brisbane. The Warrego Highway traverses from east to west through the locality, passing through the town. The Western railway line also traverses from east to west immediately south and parallel to the highway with the town being served by Dulacca railway station. Dulacca Creek flows through the locality from the town to the south, eventually being a tributary to the Balonne River. History The name Dulacca is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word ''doolucah'' meaning ''emu nest.'' Dulacca Post Office opened on 3 March 1879. Dulacca State School opened on 1 March 1909. The Dulacca Presbyterian Church opened in 1910, constructed from local cypress pine. After its closure the property passed into private hands. In 1977 the church build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
