Preston, Queensland


Preston is a rural locality split between the Toowoomba Region and the Lockyer Valley Region in Queensland, Australia.

Geography

Preston is located to the south-east of Toowomba and to the east of Hodgson Vale.

History

Preston Provisional School opened in 1896. It became Preston State School on 1 Jan 1909. In 1925 due to low student numbers, it initially became a half time school in conjunction with Eton Vale State School but then closed later in 1925. In April 1930 the school reopened and finally closed in 1947.

Community groups

The Middle Ridge branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 95 Preston-Boundary Road.