Bracewell, Queensland

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Bracewell
Queensland
Population462 (2011 with East End) [1]
Postcode(s) 4695
Location35 km (22 mi) west of Gladstone
LGA(s) Gladstone Region
State electorate(s) Gladstone
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Suburbs around Bracewell:
Raglan Ambrose Machine Creek
Raglan Bracewell East End
Mount Alma Mount Alma Mount Alma

Bracewell is a locality in Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. [2]

History

The Bracewell Public Hall was opened in January 1914 on Mr Cuthbert's land beside the main road in the town. The building was 45 feet (14 m) by 25 feet (7.6 m). [3]

Bracewell State School opened on 5 July 1915 and closed on 30 June 2000. [4] [5]

In the 2011 census, the population of Bracewell and its neighbour East End was 462 people. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Bracewell (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 April 2014. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "Bracewell (entry 46595)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  3. "MOUNT LARCOM". Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954) . Rockhampton, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 20 January 1914. p. 8. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  4. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  5. "Agency ID5003, Bracewell State School". Queensland State Archives . Retrieved 20 April 2014.