Mulgildie

Mulgildie
Queensland
Mulgildie
Coordinates 24°57′S 151°08′E / 24.950°S 151.133°ECoordinates: 24°57′S 151°08′E / 24.950°S 151.133°E
Population 114 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4630
Location
  • 497 km (309 mi) N of Brisbane
  • 159 km (99 mi) W of Bundaberg
  • 106 km (66 mi) SE of Biloela, Queensland
  • 13 km (8 mi) SE of Monto, Queensland
LGA(s) North Burnett Region
State electorate(s) Callide
Federal Division(s) Flynn

Mulgildie /ˈmʌlɡɪldi/ is a town in Queensland, Australia. The town is located 497 kilometres (309 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane. At the 2006 census, Mulgildie had a population of 114.[1]

History

A Mulgildie receiving office opened in 1902 and closed in 1905. Mulgildie Post Office opened on 6 January 1925, was renamed Mulgeldie in September of that year, reverted to Mulgildie in 1945 and closed in 1991.[2]

In the centre of Mulgildie stands the sculpture of the Mulgildie Bunyip. Tourists are encouraged to visit the Bunyips watering hole approximately 10 minutes drive from Mulgildie. A place renowned for strange bubbling and churning waters and the subsequent disappearance of livestock.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mulgildie (Monto Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.

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