Stanthorpe, Queensland
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Stanthorpe is a town and Local Government Area situated in south east Queensland, Australia. The town lies on the New England Highway, and is the administrative centre of the Stanthorpe Shire. Shire population is approximately 10400. The area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt.
The town was originally founded by tin miners (hence the name), however, the main industry today is fruit and vegetable growing (apples and grapes). Wine is also produced in the area, and sheep and cattle grazing is also prevalent. Stanthorpe holds the record for the coldest temperature recorded in Queensland at -11.0 deg. C. in July 1895.