Jackson, Queensland
| Jackson Queensland | |
|---|---|
 St Faith's Anglican church | |
  Jackson | |
| Coordinates | 26°39′S 149°37′E / 26.650°S 149.617°ECoordinates: 26°39′S 149°37′E / 26.650°S 149.617°E |
| Population | 171 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1890 (approx.) |
| Postcode(s) | 4426 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Maranoa Region |
| State electorate(s) | Warrego |
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa |
Jackson is a town in the Maranoa local government area in South West Queensland, Australia. The town's economy was based on the rail industry. At the 2006 census, Jackson had a population of 171. The town has a small public library that services the community.[1]
Australia's largest onshore oil field is located at similarly named Jackson Oil Fields; however, it is located in a different area of the state approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi) west of Thargomindah (http://mulgatraining.com.au/bullooshire/travel/Jackson.htm).[2] The field was discovered in 1981 and contains 350 million barrels of oil, of which just under one third is recoverable.[2]
History
Jackson Post Office opened by July 1908 (a receiving office had been open from 1887) and closed in 1988.[3]
Notes and references
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Jackson (Bendemere Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- 1 2 Nigel Wilson (2 October 2007). "Innamincka's results fire share surge". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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