Machine Creek, Queensland

Machine Creek is a locality in Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

Machine Creek State School opened on 27 July 1911 under head teacher Olivia Kettle. The school closed on 10 July 1970 due to low student numbers. [2][3] The school building has been relocated to the Calliope River Historical Village at River Ranch.[4]

References

  1. "Machine Creek (entry 46611)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  3. "Agency ID6466, Machine Creek State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  4. "Machine Creek School". Calliope River Historical Village. Retrieved 23 April 2014.

Coordinates: 23°50′00″S 150°56′23″E / 23.83333°S 150.93972°E / -23.83333; 150.93972

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