Baralaba, Queensland Explained

Type:town
Baralaba
State:qld
Coordinates:-24.1819°N 149.8133°W
Pop:324
Postcode:4702
Area:373.6
Timezone:AEST
Utc:+10:00
Dist1:95
Dir1:NW
Location1:Biloela
Dist2:141
Dir2:SW
Location2:Rockhampton
Dist3:667
Dir3:NW
Location3:Brisbane
Lga:Shire of Banana
Stategov:Callide
Fedgov:Flynn
Near-N:Kokotungo
Near-Ne:Kokotungo
Near-E:Banana
Near-Se:Banana
Near-S:Moura
Near-Sw:Alberta
Near-W:Alberta
Near-Nw:Alberta

Baralaba is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Banana in central Queensland, Australia.[1] [2] In the, the locality of Baralaba had a population of 324 people.

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.[3]

The town is located 33km (21miles) west of the Leichhardt Highway.

History

The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "high mountain" referring to nearby Mount Ramsay.

Baralaba Provisional School opened on 19 August 1918. It became a state school on 1 March 1922. In 1964, a secondary department was added.[4]

Baralaba Post Office opened by April 1924 (a receiving office had been open since about 1919).[5]

Lily State School opened in 1925 and closed circa 1927.

Mclellan’s Hotel opened on 3 April 1929, being renamed Stewart's Hotel on 11 February 1953. On 2 December 1965, it was renamed Baralaba Hotel. It was destroyed by fire on 24 August 2024.[6]

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church was designed by Roy Chipps of Rockhampton. The timber church was built by R. L. Schofeld at a cost of £650. On Sunday 24 February 1935, the church was opened and consecrated by Bishop Hayes.[7] [8]

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 (-24.1818°N 149.8111°W).[9] Outside of the Memorial Hall is a white cross commemorating those who served in all wars and conflicts.[10]

In September 1945, a Methodist Ladies' Guild was establish to raise funds for a Methodist church.[11] In November 1945, two blocks of land were donated for the church.[12] The land for Baralaba Methodist Church was consecrated in August 1948.[13] In 1977, the Baralaba Methodist Church became Baralaba Uniting Church when the Methodist Church amalgamated into the Uniting Church in Australia.[14]

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.[15]

Demographics

In the, the town of Baralaba had a population of 290 people.

In the, the locality of Baralaba had a population of 479 people.

In the, the locality of Baralaba had a population of 314 people.

In the,the locality of Baralaba had a population of 324 people.

Heritage listings

Baralaba has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Economy

The local economy revolves around beef production and more recently coal mining.

Education

Baralaba P-10 State School is a government primary and secondary (Prep-10) school for boys and girls at 1 Power Street (-24.181°N 149.8097°W).[17] [18] 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).[19] The nearest secondary schools offering Years 11 and 12 are located in Moura and Biloela.

Amenities

Baralaba Golf Club has a 9-hole golf course and is located on Alberta Road.[20]

Banana Shire Council operate a fortnightly mobile library service to Baralaba.[21] [22]

Baralaba Uniting Church is at 43 Power Street .[23] [24]

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church is at 29 Power Street (-24.1778°N 149.811°W).

Events

Every March, there is a campdrafting competition at Baralaba.[25]

The annual Baralaba agricultural show is held in May, while the Saratoga Fishing Competition is held each September.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 22 March 2014.
  2. 28 September 2017.
  3. Web site: Baralaba. Dawson River Towns. 11 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517160254/http://www.dawsonrivertowns.com.au/welcome-to-dawson-river-towns/baralaba/#. 17 May 2014. live. dmy-all.
  4. 11 June 2014.
  5. Web site: Phoenix Auctions History . Post Office List . Phoenix Auctions . 15 February 2021 . 7 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507080917/https://ssl.google-analytics.com/urchin.js . live .
  6. News: Stokes . Aden . Grewal . Jessica . 24 August 2024 . Fire destroys historic outback pub, Baralaba Hotel . 25 August 2024 . The Morning Bulletin.
  7. Web site: Blake . Thom . St Patrick's Catholic Church . 2023-06-23 . Queensland Religious Places.
  8. News: 27 February 1935 . FIFTH CHURCH OPENED . 26 August 2024 . . Queensland, Australia . 13 . National Library of Australia . 21,404.
  9. Web site: Baralaba & District Honour Board. Monument Australia. 12 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714155250/http://monumentaustralia.org.au/display/90476-baralaba-and-district-honour-board#. 14 July 2014. live. dmy-all.
  10. Web site: Baralaba & District War Memorial. Monument Australia. 12 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715002016/http://monumentaustralia.org.au/display/90477-baralaba-and-district-war-memorial#. 15 July 2014. live. dmy-all.
  11. News: 27 September 1945 . BARALABA . 25 August 2024 . . Queensland, Australia . 5 . National Library of Australia . 25,367.
  12. News: 22 November 1945 . BARALABA . 25 August 2024 . . Queensland, Australia . 7 . National Library of Australia . 26,354.
  13. News: 5 August 1948 . EMERALD . 25 August 2024 . . Queensland, Australia . 24 . National Library of Australia . 18 . 1011.
  14. Web site: Blake . Thom . Baralaba Methodist Church . 2023-06-23 . Queensland Religious Places.
  15. Web site: Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17. November 2017. Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. 11. 29 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130022546/http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf#. 30 January 2018. live. dmy-all.
  16. 6 July 2013.
  17. Web site: State and non-state school details. Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. 21 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997. 21 November 2018. live.
  18. Web site: Baralaba State School. 26 March 2021. 5 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210405124041/https://baralabass.eq.edu.au/. live.
  19. Web site: ACARA School Profile 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0. 22 November 2018. live. 22 November 2018.
  20. Web site: Baralaba Golf Club. World Golf. 11 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183444/http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/australia/queensland/baralaba-golf-club.html. 14 July 2014. live.
  21. Web site: Library: Branches & Opening hours. Banana Shire Council. 8 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170319163850/http://www.banana.qld.gov.au/branches. 19 March 2017. dead.
  22. Web site: Banana Shire Mobile Library Timetable. Banana Shire Council. 8 May 2017.
  23. Web site: Baralaba Uniting Church. live. 2021-05-07. Dawson Valley Uniting Church. en-AU. 11 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210311150515/https://www.dawsonvalleyunitingchurch.org.au/baralaba-uniting-church/.
  24. Web site: Find a church. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024234524/https://ucaqld.com.au/find-a-church/. 24 October 2020. 2021-05-06. Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod. en-AU.
  25. Web site: Simple Pleasures: Banana Shire. The Gladstone Region. Tourism Queensland. 8 June 2014. 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715074337/http://www.gladstoneregion.info/Portals/3/DOCUMENTS/Brochures%20etc/Banana%20Shire%20Simple%20Pleasures%20Tour%20Visitor%20Guide.pdf#. 15 July 2014. live. dmy-all.

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