Wyandra, Queensland
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| Wyandra Queensland |
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| Population: | 116[1] |
| Postcode: | 4489 |
| Coordinates: | 27°14′S 145°58′E / 27.233°S 145.967°ECoordinates: 27°14′S 145°58′E / 27.233°S 145.967°E |
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| LGA: | Paroo Shire |
| State electorate: | Warrego |
| Federal Division: | Maranoa |
Wyandra is a town in outback South West Queensland, Australia in the Paroo Shire Local government area. Wyandra is located on the Matilda Highway, 827 kilometres west of the state capital, Brisbane and 110 kilometres north of Cunnamulla. The town is built on the banks of the Warrego River and at the 2006 census had a population of 116.[1]
Originally named Claverton, the town grew with the completion of the railway link with Charleville in 1897 and quickly became a centre for local grazing properties. Wyandra was connected to the state electricity grid in 1970 and the then obsolete powerhouse was converted into a museum.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Wyandra (Paroo Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC38023&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
[edit] External links
- Paroo Shire Council - Official website
- Community website
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