Eidsvold, Queensland
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| Eidsvold Queensland |
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| Population: | 490 (2001 census) |
| Postcode: | 4627 |
| Location: | |
| LGA: | Eidsvold Shire |
| State District: | Callide |
| Federal Division: | Hinkler |
Eidsvold is a small town and headquarters of the Eidsvold Shire Local Government Area in the North Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the Burnett Highway approximately 430 kilometres north of the state captal, Brisbane. The town is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry. At the 2001 census, Eidsvold had a population of 490.[1]
The town is named for Eidsvold station, a nearby property. That in turn is named for Eidsvoll, Norway. The station was given this name by the Archer brothers, settlers who had land holdings in Norway.
[edit] External link
Official Eidsvold Shire Council Website
[edit] References
- ^ Eidsvold (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2001 Census QuickStats. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-03-29.
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