Thargomindah, Queensland
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Outback roadhouse of Thargomindah
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| Coordinates | 28°00′0″S 143°49′0″E / 28.00000°S 143.81667°ECoordinates: 28°00′0″S 143°49′0″E / 28.00000°S 143.81667°E | ||||||
| Population | 203 (2006 census) | ||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4482 | ||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Bulloo | ||||||
| State electorate(s) | Warrego | ||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||
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Thargomindah /ˈθɑːrɡoʊmɪndə/ is a town in South West Queensland, Australia on the Adventure Way, approximately 1,100 kilometres (680 mi) west of the state capital, Brisbane, 200 kilometres (120 mi) west of the town of Cunnamulla. Thargomindah is the administrative centre for the Shire of Bulloo and lies on the Bulloo River. At the 2006 census, Thargomindah had a population of 203.
An information centre is located in the historic mud brick building of the former hospital. The collection and arrangement of antique household items is a local attraction. The present hospital, located on Dowling Street, is run by dual Directors of Nursing, Alan Thompson and Chris Dodd. Sports grounds, caravan park and the powerhouse demonstration are available. The nearby river offers trees and water biotopes in the vicinity. Thargomindah has a public library open to the general public.
Thargomindah has a number of nearby heritage-listed sites, including:
Thargomindah has a pressurised hot spring from a bore into the Great Artesian Basin and has produced hydroelectric power from the basin in the past. After 2 years of drilling, a good supply of water was found in 1893. The temperature was 86 °C (187 °F). In 1924, it was recorded that the bore had a daily output of 2,500 cubic metres (88,000 cu ft) and today of 1,300 cubic metres (46,000 cu ft) at 84 °C (183 °F). There is a plentiful water supply for the population and the arid area available for irrigation in front and backyards and public warm showers are provided.
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