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Location ProfilesMackay Health Service District COLLINSVILLE |
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Collinsville is a major coal mining town west of Bowen in North Queensland. Originally settled by pastoralists, the mining potential of the area was not realised until the 1860’s with the discovery of coal and other natural resources such as gold, silver, lead, bismuth and gemstones. By 1919 coal was being extracted and the area became known as “Moongunya”, the Aboriginal term for coal. The town was renamed in Collinsville in 1921 to commemorate the local MLA Charles Collins who represented the Bowen electorate from 1915-1936. As well as mining, Collinsville supports a significant beef and cattle industry. Population: 2,013 Queensland Health Hospitals and Healthcare facilities in District: 12
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Location 1245 km north of Brisbane Access
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