Anakie, Queensland
| Anakie Queensland | |
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  Anakie | |
| Coordinates | 23°33′S 147°44′E / 23.550°S 147.733°ECoordinates: 23°33′S 147°44′E / 23.550°S 147.733°E |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Regional Council |
| State electorate(s) | Gregory |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Anakie is a town in Queensland, Australia. The town is located just to the south of the Capricorn Highway, 44 kilometres (27 mi) west of Emerald, and is situated in a region called the Gemfields where sapphires are mined.
History
Anakie Post Office opened on 12 March 1894 (a receiving office had been open since 1885).[1]
References
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
External links
- University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Sapphire and Anakie Gemfields
- Map and facilities list
- A Gemfields homepage
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