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COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY There are two major industrial centres in Rosalie Shire, with Yarraman and the larger Goombungee. Industry in Goombungee includes M & S Steel Buildings, and Leicht's Country Industries Australia. The shire’s fertile soils, its relatively low-cost land and ease of access to large south-east Queensland markets mean there are ample business opportunities in the factory, Orchard s, boutique Cheese maker, Vineyard s and Wineries , Accommodation Operator s, Tour Operator s, aged care facility provision, immigration hostel, Correctional Facility and host- Farm ing (farm-stay holidays). HISTORY Rosalie Shire was one of the earliest areas settled in the Darling Downs region of south-east Queensland. The first Europe ans to settle in the area were Henry Hughes and Henry Isaac, who squatted on land surrounding Gowrie Creek and took up a 20- Mile (32 kilometre) frontage to that vital source of water. They founded Gowrie Station. They were soon followed by others who took up Sheep runs in the Darling Downs portion of the Shire. Soon the whole area was occupied by only three vast stations: Gowrie-Goombungee, Westbrook and Rosalie Plains. A major lifeline of the area at the time was the Railroad . The main Western Line provided reliable transport to settlers along the southern boundary of the Shire from 1867-68 and the Pengarry to Meringandan line provided a similar robust service - especially welcome in wet weather - to many people in that area. Two other branches from the main line were constructed to facilitate agricultural development and expansion. MORE ABOUT GOOMBUNGEE Goombungee is in many ways the centre of Rosalie Shire. A town of Population approximately 750 persons, the shire's head office is in Goombungee, along with the main branch of the library. Recently moving to new premises nearby, the library made way for a dedicated Art Gallery within the Shire Office's building. Also located in Goombungee are the Goombungee State School , Swimming Pool , general store, Australia Post Office , Police Station , Hardware Store , Pioneer Arms Hotel, historical society, two garages, road depot, large sporting oval including lighted Tennis Court s, Hairdresser , Doctor 's offices and just 2 kilometres south, a good nine hole Golf course. EXTERNAL LINK |
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