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This detail plan shows Bon Accord commune’s huts along Barambah Creek, near its junction with the Burnett River. The old stage-coach road between Maryborough and Gayndah (and points west) passed through the middle of the commune. Information from Queensland Department of Natural Resources, adapted by Tony Armstrong. Collection of William Metcalf

This map detail shows the boundaries of Bon Accord, Byrnestown and Resolute communes located near Gayndah, along with boundary changes that excluded most of the better land so that it was available for private buyers. Information from Queensland Department of Natural Resources, adapted by Tony Armstrong. Collection of William Metcalf