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Charleville
Location
Western Queensland, about 600 km west of Toowoomba
Population
4580
Language
Bidjara, English
About Charleville
In 1847, Edmund Kennedy explored the Warrego River. This small town in far west Queensland played a significant part in of Australia's aviation history. Amy Johnson was the first woman to land there in 1920. The aviation tradition continues with Charleville being an important base of the Flying Doctor Service.
Charleville is the base for the School of Distance Education, which teaches children living on isolated properties.
The Bidjara people are the traditional owners of the Charleville country and surrounding areas including Augathella, Morven and south to Wyandra.
The current active native title claims covering the Murweh Shire are:
- Bidjara No 1
- Bidjara No 3
Community services
Community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Charleville include:
- Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health: phone 07 4654 3277
- Bidjara Radio 4RR: phone 07 4654 3277
- Bidjara Hostel: phone 07 4654 3277
- South West Natural Resources: phone 07 4654 7382
- Charleville Neighbourhood Centre: phone 07 4654 1307
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Last reviewed: 21 January 2009
