Tara, Queensland
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| Tara Queensland |
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| Population: | 819 [1] |
| Postcode: | 4421 |
| Location: | |
| LGA: | Dalby Regional Council |
| State District: | Warrego |
| Federal Division: | Maranoa |
Tara is a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, located 300 kilometres south west of the state capital, Brisbane. At the 2006 census, Tara had a population of 819.[1] Important industries in the area around Tara include wheat, beef and wool.
Attractions in Tara include Southwood National Park, a remnant area of the southern brigalow belt.
[edit] Further reading
- A History of Tara and District with Addenda 1840-1960 by Hector M Ferguson.
- Tara Shire History 1840-1988 by Tara & Districts Historical Society.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Tara (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
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