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=== Birthamba === |
=== Birthamba === |
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The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan ({{Coord|-24.9166|152.1833|type:city_region:AU-QLD|name=Birthamba}}); it takes its name from the former Birthamba railway station on the now closed [[Mount Perry railway line]]. ''Birthamba'' is an Aboriginal word meaning ''camp''.<ref>{{Cite QPN|2760|Birthamba|unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region|accessdate=15 April 2018}}</ref> |
The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan ({{Coord|-24.9166|152.1833|type:city_region:AU-QLD|name=Birthamba}}); it takes its name from the former Birthamba railway station on the now closed [[Mount Perry railway line]]. ''Birthamba'' is an Aboriginal word meaning ''camp''.<ref>{{Cite QPN|2760|Birthamba|unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region|accessdate=15 April 2018}}</ref> |
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=== Kalbar === |
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The former neighbourhood of Kalbar is located in the eastern area of South Kolan ({{Coord|-24.940|152.247|type:city_region:AU-QLD|name=Kalbar, Queenland (South Kolan)}}). Kalbar Road still bears the name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/gallery/v/aerial/2009/bundaberg-region/kalbar/|title=Kalbar|last=|first=|date=21 August 2009|website=[[Bundaberg Regional Council]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317042623/http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/gallery/v/aerial/2009/bundaberg-region/kalbar/|archive-date=17 March 2011|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref> |
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=== Koolboo === |
=== Koolboo === |
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Revision as of 23:42, 18 November 2019
| South Kolan Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  South Kolan | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°55′41″S 152°10′39″E / 24.9280°S 152.1775°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,164 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 9.245/km2 (23.946/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4670 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 125.9 km2 (48.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Standort | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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South Kolan /ˈkoʊlæn/ is a town in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland, Australia. The town is in the Bundaberg Region local government area, 354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg. At the 2011 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,164.[1]
Geography
Climate
South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.
Flooding
The South Kolan region is situated around the Burnett River, with many properties damaged by the 2011 and 2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.
Birthamba
The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan (24°55′00″S 152°11′00″E / 24.9166°S 152.1833°E); it takes its name from the former Birthamba railway station on the now closed Mount Perry railway line. Birthamba is an Aboriginal word meaning camp.[2]
Kalbar
The former neighbourhood of Kalbar is located in the eastern area of South Kolan (24°56′24″S 152°14′49″E / 24.940°S 152.247°E). Kalbar Road still bears the name.[3]
Koolboo
The neighbourhood of Koolboo is located in the north-western area of South Kolan (24°55′00″S 152°09′00″E / 24.9166°S 152.1500°E); it takes its name from the former Kooboo railway station on the now closed Mount Perry railway line. Koolboo is named after a local Aboriginal clan leader.[4]
History
St. Mary's Anglican Church was dedicated on 11 March 1979 by Archbishop Felix Arnott. It closed during 1994.[5]
Kalbar Provisional School opened on 26 February 1896. On 1 January 1909 it became Kalbar State School. It closed on 15 June 1962.[6]
Industrie
Industry in the district consists of cattle farming, sugar cane production and milling, and commercial fruit and vegetable production. The township, although small, has a convenience store, Kolan South State Primary School, a Police Station and The South Kolan Pub which also has accommodation facilities. South Kolan is also frequented by many residents of surrounding rural areas such as Pine Creek and Gin Gin.
Tourism
South Kolan is home to the Mystery Craters. Discovered in 1971, the origin of the 35 oddly shaped craters has been the subject of controversy.[7]
Bildung
Kolan South State School is located approximately 25 km from the regional centre of Bundaberg.[8] Kolan South State School has a rich history, commencing in 1878, and today caters for prep to year 6.[9]
Culture
South Kolan is a close-knit community, as most small communities. The South Kolan football club affectionately known as the "sharkies" hosts home games in football season while still remaining a family atmosphere as well as being open most weekends for socialising and a good time while having a cold beverage.
Arts and Entertainment
Typical of a small rural township, entertainment in South Kolan is centered on local school events and social events at the South Kolan Pub, which hosts live music on a weekly basis. In keeping with the close knit community atmosphere of the area, acts are performed by local artists. Each afternoon patrons are treated to a live comedic show by local resident Ross Griffiths. Karen Griffiths is also an esteemed singer who specializes in harmonizing and frequently performs at the venue.
Sport
Each year the South Kolan Pub hosts it's 'Australia Day Warm Beer and Cold Pie Contest'. The prestigious winning title was awarded to local legend Thomas Griffiths in 2014.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Kolan". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Birthamba – unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 2760)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ "Kalbar". Bundaberg Regional Council. 21 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Koolboo – unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 18446)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ "Closed Churches". Anglican Records and Archive Centre. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ "Mystery Craters". Bundaberg North Burnett. Tourism Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ^ "Kolan South SS". 31 January 2017. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "South Kolan Hotel Motel". Facebook. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018.
External links
Media related to South Kolan, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons
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