Gargett, Queensland
Gargett Queensland | |
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Gargett | |
Coordinates | 21°10′S 148°45′E / 21.167°S 148.750°ECoordinates: 21°10′S 148°45′E / 21.167°S 148.750°E |
Postcode(s) | 4741 |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Mackay Regional Council |
State electorate(s) | Mirani |
Federal Division(s) | Capricornia |
Gargett is a town in east central Queensland, Australia, located 52 kilometres (32 mi) from Mackay
The railway from Paget reached Gargett in 1902.[1] It was a busy station during the sugar crushing season. Gargett Post Office opened by October 1910 (a receiving office had been open from 1909).[2]
References
- ↑ Recollections of the Netherdale Line Scott, Glen Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, February, 1992 pp27-41
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.