Rannes, Queensland
| Rannes Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Rannes | |
| Coordinates | 24°07′S 150°07′E / 24.117°S 150.117°E |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Banana Shire Council |
| State electorate(s) | Fitzroy |
| Federal division(s) | Flynn |
Rannes is a rural town in the locality of Goovigen in the Shire of Banana, Queensland, Australia.[1]
Geography
Rannes is in Central Queensland between Wowan and Banana on the Leichhardt Highway and the Don River.[2]
History
Although small, Rannes used to be a major railway town which once had 27 pubs.
In 1880, the local government area Banana Division (later the Shire of Banana) was established with its headquarters in Banana (taking its name from the town). However, in 1930 the shire headquarters became Rannes and the shire offices were physically relocated from Banana to Rannes. Since 1946, the shire has its headquarters in Biloela.[3]
Economy
Rannes is primarily a farming town which specialises in the beef and grain industry.
References
- ^ "Rannes – town in Shire of Banana (entry 28011)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ "Banana Shire". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland. Retrieved 7 June 2014.