Alton is a town within the locality of St George in the Shire of Balonne, Queensland, Australia. [1] As at 2018, it is completely covered in bushland and there are no buildings or evidence of the roads shown on the town map. [2]
Alton is a town within the locality of St George in the Shire of Balonne, Queensland, Australia. [1] As at 2018, it is completely covered in bushland and there are no buildings or evidence of the roads shown on the town map. [2]
Alton is located to the south of the Moonie River and north of the Moonie Highway. The Alton National Park is to the south-east of the town. [2]
Alton first appears on an 1883 survey plan. [1] In March 1884 town and suburban lots in Alton were offered for sale, described as on the Moonie River and 46 miles (74 km) east of St George. [3] In January 1885, the Queensland Government gazetted a camping reserve to the west of the town. [4]
As at October 2018, there is no evidence that any development occurred in the town. [2]
Alton is a national park in the Balonne Shire local government area of South West Queensland, Australia.
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