Maclagan, Queensland facts for kids
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 Maclagan
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 130 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.70/km2 (4.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | circa 1890 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 76.4 km2 (29.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Nanango | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||||
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Maclagan is a small country town and area in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. In 2021, about 130 people lived in Maclagan.
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Where is Maclagan?
Maclagan is a small town located on the Darling Downs. It is about 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) north-west of Toowoomba. It is also 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Dalby.
Several roads run through or near Maclagan. The Dalby–Cooyar Road goes from the south to the east. The Bunya Mountains-Maclagan Road heads north from the town. The Pechey-Maclagan Road meets the Dalby-Cooyar Road at the southern edge of Maclagan.
Maclagan's History
The town of Maclagan was first mapped out on May 17, 1889. It was originally named Bismarck, after a famous German leader named Otto von Bismarck.
However, in 1916, during World War I, people felt strongly against Germany. Because of this, the town's name was changed to Maclagan. It was renamed to honor Brigadier Ewen George Sinclair-Maclagan (1868–1948). He was a military leader. Even today, there is still a street in the town called Bismarck Street.
Schools and Churches
Moola Road Provisional School opened on September 5, 1904. It became Moola Road State School in 1909 and was renamed Maclagan State School in 1916. This school closed on June 22, 1962.
On October 3, 1925, the Maclagan School of Arts officially opened with a special dance.
St Matthew's Lutheran Church was officially opened on November 3, 1935. It was first located on the Bunya Mountains Road. In 1961, the church building was moved to Margaret Street.
On October 24, 1942, the Maclagan Memorial Hall was opened. It was dedicated to remember those who served in World War I and World War II.
People in Maclagan
In 2011, the Maclagan area had 342 people living there. By 2016, the population of Maclagan was 195 people. In the most recent count in 2021, the population of Maclagan was 130 people.
Local Businesses
Maclagan has a meat processing business called Maclagan Meats Processing. It is located at 4282 Dalby Cooyar Road (27°05′17″S 151°37′59″E / 27.0881°S 151.6331°E).
Education in Maclagan
There are no schools directly in Maclagan. Students usually go to nearby towns for their education.
The closest primary school and high school (up to Year 10) is Quinalow State School. It is in Quinalow, a town to the south-west of Maclagan. For students needing to complete high school (up to Year 12), the closest options are Oakey State High School in Oakey or Dalby State High School in Dalby.
What's in Maclagan?
Maclagan has several useful places for its residents. These include a post office and a general store where you can buy everyday items. There is also a small museum, a butcher shop, a kindergarten for young children, and a park. The town also has a welding shop and a fuel depot.
The Maclagan Memorial Hall is located at 23-25 Margaret Street (27°05′06″S 151°38′03″E / 27.0849°S 151.6341°E). St Matthew's Lutheran Church is at 7 Margaret Street (27°04′58″S 151°38′07″E / 27.0829°S 151.6354°E). The Maclagan Cemetery is on Quinalow Woodleigh Road (27°05′44″S 151°38′16″E / 27.0956°S 151.6379°E).
Things to See
The Maclagan Memories Museum is an interesting open-air museum. You can find it at 25 Bunya Mountains Maclagan Road (27°05′00″S 151°38′00″E / 27.0834°S 151.6333°E). This museum has several old buildings and vehicles. It includes the original Jondaryan Court House, which was built in 1884. It also features the Rangemore State School building, which opened in 1913. You can also see the old Quinalow Milk Express truck there.
