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Australian Electoral Commission
Queensland
Named after the district name which was taken from the Maranoa River which passes through the area.
It covers an area of approximately 650 504 sq km from the Northern Territory, South Australian and New South Wales borders to Emerald in the north and Dalby in the east.
The main towns include Blackall, Blackwater, Charleville, Chinchilla, Cunnamulla, Dalby, Emerald, Goondiwindi, Miles, Roma, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
Mainly primary production including coal, oil, gas, orchards, cotton, all types of grain, cattle and sheep.
1900/1901
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AEC – Divisional Office Contact Numbers and Addresses
Rural
| 3 October 1998 Election | 6 November 1999 Referendum | 10 November 2001 Election |
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Enrolment: 82 834 Informal Vote: 3.76% Turnout: 94.58% Seat Status: Safe National Two Party Preferred:
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Enrolment: 83 216 Informal Vote:
Turnout:
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Enrolment: 84 022 Informal Vote: 4.69% Turnout: 94.77% Seat Status: Safe National Two Party Preferred:
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The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.