Capella, Queensland
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| Capella Queensland |
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| Population: | 796 |
| Postcode: | 4723 |
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| LGA: | Central Highlands Regional Council |
| State District: | Charters Towers |
| Federal Division: | Flynn |
Capella is a small town in Central Highlands, Queensland midway between Emerald and Clermont on the Gregory Highway. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 796.[1]
It was founded in the late 1860's by graziers influenced by the good reports of Ludwig Leichhardt.
Today, it is a service town catering to the large coal-mining interests in the area as well as pastoralists.
Sport is a very big part of the town, especially Rugby League and Union. The Capella Cattledogs rugby union team made it to the grand final in 2007 against the Clermont Bushpigs.
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Capella (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
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