Canterbury, Queensland
Canterbury is a small settlement in the locality of Windorah in Shire of Barcoo in Central West Queensland, Australia.[1]
| Canterbury Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Canterbury | |
| Coordinates | 25°21′00″S 141°52′59″E |
| Postcode(s) | 4481 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Barcoo |
| Region | Central West Queensland |
| State electorate(s) | Gregory |
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa |
Geography
Canterbury's closest neighbour is Morney which is also the name of its closest river. It is located on the Diamantina Developmental Road.
History
Canterbury Post Office opened on 1 January 1891 (a receiving office had been open from 1888) and closed in 1920.[2]
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References
- "Canterbury - unbounded locality (entry 6099)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
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