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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