Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Moura

Moura

Moura, located in central Queensland, lies about 70km west of Biloela on the Dawson Highway and about 10km east of the Dawson River. Settled in the early 1930's, the town was established to serve the local cattle and grain industries, although the town's significant economic boost arrived in the 1950's when BHP began coal mining operations about 5km east. With only nominal attractions and the lack of through traffic, Moura primarily services the local community.

Population: 1,800
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4718
Local Government: Banana Shire Council
Location: 634km north west of Brisbane, 169km south of Rockhampton
Main Roads: Dawson Highway
Main Watercourses: Dawson River (nearby)
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (88.9), Triple J (104.7), 4CC (AM666), 4RO (AM990)

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

Gillespie Street, looking south-east towards Marshall Street, Moura (2004).

The Dawson Highway, looking north-east from Bindaree Road, Moura (2004).

The Dawson Highway, looking north-east from Bell Street, Moura (2004).

And again, this time between Davey and Bell Streets, Moura (2004).

Davey Street, looking south-east from the Dawson Hwy, Moura (2004).

	Gillespie Street, looking south-east towards Marshall Street, Moura (2004).
	The Dawson Highway, looking north-east from Bindaree Road, Moura (2004).
	The Dawson Highway, looking north-east from Bell Street, Moura (2004).
	And again, this time between Davey and Bell Streets, Moura (2004).
	Davey Street, looking south-east from the Dawson Hwy, Moura (2004).