Eidsvold, Queensland
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| Coordinates | 25°22′0″S 151°08′0″E / 25.36667°S 151.13333°ECoordinates: 25°22′0″S 151°08′0″E / 25.36667°S 151.13333°E |
| Population | 659 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4627 |
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| LGA(s) | North Burnett Region |
| State electorate(s) | Callide |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Eidsvold /ˈaɪdsvoʊld/ is a small town in the North Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the Burnett Highway approximately 430 kilometres (270 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane. The town is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry. At the 2006 census, Eidsvold had a population of 459.[1]
The town is named for Eidsvold station, a nearby property, that is named for Eidsvoll, Norway (using the pre-1918 spelling). The station was given this name by the Archer brothers, settlers who had land holdings in Norway. The Eidsvold run was licensed to Thomas Archer in June 1848. The Town Reserve, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of the station homestead, was proclaimed 19 March 1890, and the post office opened 19 September 1887.[2]
Facilities
Eidsvold has a public library, RM Williams Australian bush learning centre, historical museum and complex, swimming pool, showground and bowling and golf clubs.
Heritage listings
Eidsvold has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Eidsvold Road: Eidsvold Homestead[3]
Gallery
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Eidsvold Shire Council members, ca. 1908
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George Beck's store and bakery, ca 1910
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Eidsvold State School and students, 1912
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Eidsvold (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
- ↑ Frew, Joan (1981) Queensland Post Offices 1842-1980 and Receiving Offices 1869-1927, p. 263. Fortitude Valley, Queensland: published by the author, ISBN 0-9593973-0-2
- ↑ "Eidsvold Homestead (entry 600489)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
External links
Media related to Eidsvold, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons
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