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Purga, Queensland

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Population
  
600 (2011 census)

State electorate(s)
  
Lockyer

Federal division
  
Division of Blair

Postcode(s)
  
4306

Postal code
  
4306

Lga
  
City of Ipswich

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Purga
  
Deebing Heights Goolman

Purga is a rural community on the outskirts of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 Australian Census, Purga and surrounding suburbs recorded a population of 600. The western boundary of Purga follows Warrill Creek.

Contents

Map of Purga QLD 4306, Australia

History

The area was named after the parish which was derived from the Aboriginal word pur-pur, meaning a meeting place. A railway station on the Dugandan railway line was opened in 1882. A primary school was opened in 1871 and closed in 1967.

Heritage listings

Purga has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

  • Boonah Road: Purga United Church
  • Carmichaels Road: Purga Aboriginal Cemetery
  • South Deebing Creek Road: former Deebing Creek Mission

    • References

    Purga, Queensland Wikipedia
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