Coalfields District

 

Locations

 Blackwater, Moranbah

Maps

 Moranbah, Blackwater

Badge Description

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History

Coalfields district was formed in 2017, and named after the Surat Basin Coalfields which are one of four major coal excavation sites in Queensland [1].  Its first District Commissioner was Sharna Couchi [2].

Local Places and Activities of Interest

Theresa Creek Dam (Claremont), Fairbairn Dam (Emerald), Miners Heritage Walk-In Mine Tour (Rubyvale, The Gemfields), Clermont Historical Centre (Clermont), Clermont Gold and Coal Festival, Wombat festival (Clermont), Coal Mines Tours (Blackwater) (Moranbah), Wolfgang Peak, Peak Range National Park (Moranbah), Geocaching within multiple areas in the district

Local Scout Activity

Keewol Park Scout camp (Gindie, Central Highlands

Groups

Coalfields District Groups (2019): Moranbah Scout Group, Blackwater Scout Group [3]

Coalfields District Groups (2024): Moranbah Scout Group, Blackwater Scout Group, Capella Scout Group, Emerald Scout Group,

References

  1. Scout’s Life (2017). From the Chief Commissioner. Issue 9, p.4.
  2. Finn, J. Region Commissioner, Central and Western Region. Personal communique 2.8.2019.
  3. Scouts Queensland. https://cwqldscouts.wixsite.com/cwqld/our-locations Retrieved on 31.7.2019