Baralaba, Queensland
Baralaba is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Banana in central Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Baralaba had a population of 314 people.[1]
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Coordinates | 24.1819°S 149.8133°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 314 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 0.8405/km2 (2.177/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 373.6 km2 (144.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
Location | |||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Banana | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Callide | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
The Dawson River forms the western boundary of the locality. The town is located in the north-west corner of the locality beside the river. The Neville Hewitt weir on the river at the town creates a wide river for irrigation and recreation.[4]
The town is located 33 kilometres (21 mi) west of the Leichhardt Highway.
Economy
The local economy revolves around beef production and more recently coal mining.
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History
The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "high mountain" referring to nearby Mount Ramsay.[2]
Baralaba Provisional School opened on 19 August 1918. It became a state school on 1 March 1922. In 1964, a secondary department was added.[5][6][7]
Baralaba Post Office opened by April 1924 (a receiving office had been open since about 1919).[8]
Lily State School opened in 1925 and closed circa 1927.[6]
In May 1941, an Honour Board commemorating those who served in World War II was unveiled at the Returned and Services League of Australia Memorial Hall in Stopford Street (24.181750°S 149.811143°E).[9] Outside of the Memorial Hall is a white cross commemorating those who served in all wars and conflicts.[10]
Two coal mines once operated in the Baralaba region. Both closed, but mining operations recommenced at one mine in 2005.
The mobile library service commenced in 2004.[11]
In the 2006 census, Baralaba had a population of 290 people.[12]
In the 2011 census, Baralaba had a population of 479 people.[13]
In the 2016 census, Baralaba had a population of 314 people.[1]
Education
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Baralaba State School is a government primary and secondary (Prep-10) school for boys and girls at 1 Power Street (24.1810°S 149.8097°E).[14][15] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 90 students with 12 teachers (9 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (9 full-time equivalent).[16]
The nearest secondary schools offering Years 11 and 12 are located in Moura and Biloela.[17]
Amenities
Baralaba Golf Club has a 9-hole golf course and is located on Alberta Road.[18]
Banana Shire Council operate a fortnightly mobile library service to Baralaba.[19][20]
Events
Every March, there is a campdrafting competition at Baralaba.[21]
The annual Baralaba agricultural show is held in May, while the Saratoga Fishing Competition is held each September.[21]
Heritage listings
Baralaba has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Morgan Street and The Esplanade: Dawson Valley Colliery[22]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Baralaba (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Baralaba - town in Banana Shire (entry 1568)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
- "Baralaba - locality in Banana Shire (entry 49535)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- "Baralaba". Dawson River Towns. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- "Agency ID 4818, Baralaba State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- "Baralaba & District Honour Board". Monument Australia. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Baralaba & District War Memorial". Monument Australia. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Baralaba (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Baralaba (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- "Baralaba State School". Archived from the original on 29 December 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- "Baralaba Golf Club". World Golf. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- "Library: Branches & Opening hours". Banana Shire Council. Archived from the original on 19 March 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- "Banana Shire Mobile Library Timetable" (PDF). Banana Shire Council. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
- "Simple Pleasures: Banana Shire" (PDF). The Gladstone Region. Tourism Queensland. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- "Dawson Valley Colliery (former) (entry 602723)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
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