Stonehenge, Queensland

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Stonehenge
Qld
Population: 106 [1]
Postcode: 4730
Location:
LGA: Barcoo Shire

Stonehenge is a small outback township in western Queensland, Australia. Its name originates from when the area was a stopping point for bullock teams. A stone hut used by the bullock drivers to overnight in eventually fell into disuse, and the stone remains became known as 'Stonehenge'[2].

At the 2006 census, Stonehenge and the surrounding area had a population of 106.[1]

Nearby is one of three areas used to base the Australian Department of Defence's over-the-horizon radar system.


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Stonehenge (Barcoo Shire) (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-01-25.
  2. ^ Action Graphics A Stonehenge without stones
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Coordinates: 24°21′S, 143°17′E

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