Mount Morgan Mt QLD 4714 | |
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Population: 2500, Height above sea level: , Latitude: 23.39.00, Longitude: 150.23.00 Location: 40km SW of Rockhampton, 725km N of Brisbane Highway: Off Bruce Hwy (1) to Burnett Hwy. Nearest Major Town: Rockhampton Nearest Airport: Rockhampton Touring Area: Capricorn Coast | |
Founded on gold, the Mt Morgan Mine produced enough gold at the turn of the 20th century to pay Australiažs National Debt for 2 years in a row. For this reason alone it holds an important place in Queensland and Australian history. |
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