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Mulgildie

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Population
  
114 (2006 census)

State electorate(s)
  
Callide

Local time
  
Tuesday 7:42 PM

Federal division
  
Division of Flynn

Postcode(s)
  
4630

Postal code
  
4630

Lga
  
North Burnett Region

Mulgildie

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

Weather
  
24°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 83% Humidity

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.

Contents

Map of Mulgildie QLD 4630, Australia

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.

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

Mulgildie Wikipedia