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North Burnett Regional Council
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34-36 Capper St. Gayndah. North Burnett, QLD, 4625.
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Gold was discovered in the 1880s and Biggenden grew as a service town to the short lived gold fields at Paradise and Shamrock. The township of Paradise now lies under the water at Paradise Dam. The top floor of the preceding Paradise courthouse was relocated to Biggenden after the Paradise gold field was exhausted. It became Biggenden’s police station and courthouse and is now home to the Biggenden Museum. The Museum promotes the history of Biggenden and the surrounding district with displays of historical items and contains photographs and memorabilia collected since its opening. Archer Homestead, the home of the pioneering settlers, rests on the banks of the Burnett River honest as it was over 100 years ago. Several local buildings display artistic murals depicting the lifestyle and history of the district. The Eidsvold Historical Intricate is home to a pleasing collection of historic buildings, including the Knockbreak homestead, Riverleigh Cottage which houses memorabilia including the Eidsvold Soldiers’ corner, a display of photographs, medals and equipment from the various wars, conventional owner’s artifacts, slates and desks and other school equipment and a manual telephone exchange and the clever Clonave homestead. It is one of the finest historical museums in Queensland. The intriguing collection of memorabilia is extensive and covers many aspects of premature life in and around Gayndah. A highlight is the renowned static and live display of the history of the Queensland Lungfish known as Ceratodus. The Museum complex comprises abundant restored buildings which have grown around the heritage listed Georgian brick cottage built in 1864. The goldfields of Tania and Mona were operating and towns had developed around these deposits. A scanty very large properties were resumed to produce prime agricultural land for returning soldiers and pioneer settlers. Construction of the first town buildings commenced around 1926 and in 1931 the railway was officially opened. Here you will find a variety of historical displays including memorabilia of Mont’s Olympic Welterweight representative and an distinguished mineral collection. The Cultural Complicated also holds routine art and craft exhibitions. As the land was cleared for mining operations, it spawned another industry timber, which was impaired by the mines and for housing. Traces of gold had been found since premature settlement but for years the main mining income came from copper ore. Copper mining ceased in 1913, however the remains of smelters can quiet be seen today. Both explanations are suitable, as there were once abundant footstep trees in the area, and Mundubbera is located at the meeting place of the Burnett, Boone and Auburn Rivers. The second survey of Mundubbera town commenced in 1912, and occurred on the northern side of the river. The Butter factory was opened in 1916 and ceased operation in 1980. Enjoy the enthralling preceding of the pioneers of the district. Originate on request, the Museum houses historical machinery and buildings as healthy as many local collections.
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Council advises that with potential thick rain expected for the Expansive Bay and Burnett regions over the tomorrow days, wet weather and changes to road conditions may impact the running of the North Burnett Transport Service. We provide residents with access to a expansive range of resources to entertain, inform and help in daily living, with collections for adults, youth and children. We have libraries in all our North Burnett Towns. We do more in our libraries than you would think. We host many events, workshops, celebrations and education sessions. Have a look at what events we have scheduled for our libraries. There is eternal something to do at your local library. We offer free access to the RLQ online catalogue and information services over the internet to residents of our region. Replacement cards are available for a nominal fee and confirmation of identity. Library membership is release to anyone who is residing or transient within regional and outback Queensland. They will then need to produce photo identification, proof of stylish residential address and a current email address upon borrowing. Photo identification, proof of residential address and a stylish email address is required. Try something fresh or rediscover an impaired passion. Make a suggestion on how we can improve the library service. All library members are welcome to logic to the online catalogue and suggest materials for consideration for buy via the Suggestion link. Your suggestions for purchase are evaluated against basic selection criteria and the scope of the collection. North Burnett Regional Council operates a 24 hour service for residents to report water supply faults. North Burnett Regional Council water meters are read twice a year by our water meter readers and may also be checked at random. All water that passes through the water meter is the property owner’s responsibility. Water meters are generally internal the front property boundary (above ground) or external of the property against the fore boundary in a meter box (below ground). Council is responsible for any water leaks at the water meter and on the road side of the water meter. Water leaks on the road side of the water meter will not result in a consumption charge for you as the water has not yet passed through the water meter. Make safe you tell other occupants of the property that you are testing for water leaks and question them not to use any water throughout the night. Receive another water meter reading beginning thing the after morning before any water is used.
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