Chinchilla is a pleasant town, located on the Warrego Highway and set adjacent to Charley's Creek. The town was settled in the mid 1890's, its name originating from the Aboriginal word "jinchilla" meaning cypress pine (large quantities of the species in the area) and is the centre for the region's cattle and grain industries. The town is quite attractive - the wide, shady main street set away from the highway is excellent as is the expansive railway park.

Population: 3,200
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4413
Local Government: Chinchilla Shire Council
Location: 292km west of Brisbane
Main Roads: Warrego Highway 
Main Watercourses: Charleys Creek
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (95.5), Triple J (104.1) 

Photos from Chinchilla (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Chinchilla Street (Warrego Hwy), heading west through Chinchilla with Railway Park to the left. (2004).
	Looking south along Heeney Street from Railway Street, Chinchilla (2004).
	Looking south along Heeney Street, between Bell and Middle Streets, Chinchilla (2004).
	Chinchilla Street (Warrego Hwy) again, heading west in Chinchilla (2004).

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