Gargett, Queensland

Gargett is a locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Gargett
Queensland
Gargett
Coordinates21°10′S 148°45′E
Postcode(s)4741
Location
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal Division(s)Capricornia

Geography

Gargett is in east central Queensland, located 52 kilometres (32 mi) from Mackay.

History

The locality takes its name from the Gargett railway station, which in turn was named (but misspelled) after John Garget, a railway construction contractor.[1]

The railway from Paget reached Gargett in 1902.[2] It was a busy station during the sugar crushing season. Gargett Post Office opened by October 1910 (a receiving office had been open from 1909).[3]

Amenities

The Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at Mackay-Eungella Road.[4][5]

The Gargett branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall in Jim Moule Street.[6]

Education

Gargett State School was established in August, 1914 and is from Prep through to Year 6.[7] The school celebrated its 100th anniversary on 20 August 2014.[8]

References
  1. "Gargett (entry 46788)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. Recollections of the Netherdale Line Scott, Glen Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, February, 1992 pp27-41
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  4. "Libraries: Contact/Opening Hours". Mackay Regional Council. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  5. "Mobile Library Timetable 2017" (PDF). Mackay Regional Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  6. "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  7. "Gargett State School". Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  8. "School anniversary dates". Retrieved 16 January 2018.



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