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Emerald (23°31′S, 148°09′E) is a town and Local Government Area located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Emerald had a population of 10,999.[1] (although with recent booms in agriculture, mining and their associated services the current population is closer to 17,000, a substantial increase in growth from the 1.2% average in the early 21st century)[citation needed] Emerald lies on the Nogoa River, a tributary of the Fitzroy River. The town lies almost 300 kilometres from the coast, north west of the city of Rockhampton on the junction of the Capricorn and Gregory highways. Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd...
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Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation - House seats 28 - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05) - Product ($m) $158,506 (3rd...
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Description
Emerald is a service town for a large number of industries in the area. Extensive coal mining operations are carried out in the district. Cotton is grown in the area, and is processed at the Yamala Cotton Gin, while other agricultural activities include grape and grain growing. To the west of the town is an area known as The Gemfields, with small towns such as Sapphire and Rubyvale indicating the type of gems found there. For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ...
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The Gemfields is a region in central-western Queensland in Australia, near the town of Emerald. ...
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The Fairbairn Dam, a short drive to the south of the town, was opened in 1972, and holds back the waters of Lake Maraboon. The lake covers an area of up to 150 km², making it one of the largest artificial lakes in the country. When full, it holds more water than Sydney Harbour. This extensive water supply has allowed the cotton industry to flourish in the area, and the lake is a boon for local water sports. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Emerald has seven schools: five primary schools and two secondary schools. There are three public primary schools, Denison State School, Emerald North State School and Emerald State School. Marist College Emerald (high school) and St Patrick's (primary school) are private schools. The only public high school in Emerald is Emerald State High School. The small community of Gindie exists approximately 23km's south of Emerald on the Gregory Highway - it is also home to a primary school established in 1897, Gindie State School.
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Trivia Central Queensland University has a campus in Emerald.
The Tropic of Capricorn runs through the town. World map showing the Tropic of Capricorn For the novel by Henry Miller, see Tropic of Capricorn (novel). ...
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External links - Emerald Presbyterian Church
- Emerald State High School Homepage
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