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List Of Schools In Darling Downs
This is a list of schools in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia, and includes schools in South West Queensland. The region is centred on the inland city of Toowoomba and the towns of Dalby, Roma, St George and Charleville. It includes the local government areas of Shire of Balonne, Shire of Bulloo, Goondiwindi Region, Maranoa Region, Shire of Murweh, Shire of Paroo, Shire of Quilpie, Southern Downs Region, Toowoomba Region, and Western Downs Region. Prior to 2015, the Queensland education system consisted of primary schools, which accommodated students from Kindergarten to Year 7 (ages 5–13), and high schools, which accommodate students from Years 8 to 12 (ages 12–18). However, from 2015, Year 7 became the first year of high school. State schools State primary schools State high schools and colleges Other state schools This includes special schools (schools for disabled children) and schools for specific purposes. Defunct state schools Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biddeston State School
Biddeston is a rural town and Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the the locality of Biddeston had a population of 284 people. History Crosshill State School opened on 9 August 1880 and closed on 1940. A postal receiving office opened on 1 February 1882 and was upgraded to a post office on 1 July 1927. During that time it was run by the Anderson family of Biddeston Farm, which is probably the origin of the district name. The post office closed on 5 January 1965. The town reserve was established on 26 August 1890. In 1880, a 10-acre block of land on the Oakey-Southbrook Road was aside for a school. However, it was not until 14 October 1919 that the Biddeston State School finally opened, but with only a tent for a schoolroom for the 14 children enrolled under teacher Margaret Cecilla Cloherty Anderson. It was not until 10 October 1921 that the Education Department built a one-room timber building to replace the tent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toowoomba Region
The Toowoomba Region is a local government area located in the Darling Downs part of Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it was preceded by several previous local government areas with histories extending back to the early 1900s and beyond. In 2018-2019, it had a A$491 million budget, of which A$316 million is for service delivery and A$175.13 million capital (infrastructure) budget. History Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Toowoomba Region existed as eight distinct local government areas: the City of Toowoomba and the Shires of Cambooya, Clifton, Crows Nest, Jondaryan, Millmerran, Pittsworth, and Rosalie. The City had its beginning in the Toowoomba Municipality which was proclaimed on 24 November 1860 under the ''Municipalities Act 1858'', a piece of New South Wales legislation inherited by Queensland when it became a separate colony in 1859. William Henry Groom, sometimes described as the "father of Toowoomba", was elected its first mayor. It achieved a measu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell, Queensland
Bell is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Bell had a population of 502 people. Bell is in the western foothills of the Bunya Mountains, north of Dalby. Geography Bell is on the Bunya Highway and lies between the agricultural areas of the Darling Downs and the South Burnett with rolling hills of quilt-like patterned farmland. The area's main industry is farming of beef cattle, grain, sheep and pigs. There are a number of neighbourhoods in the locality: * Koondai-I () * Spring Flat() * Warmga () * Wonga () Summer Hill () rises to above sea level. History Jarowair (also known as Yarowair, Yarow-wair, Barrunggam, Yarrowair, Yarowwair and Yarrow-weir) is one of the languages of the Toowoomba region. The Jarowair language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Toowoomba Regional Council, particularly Toowoomba north to Crows Nest and west to Oakey. Giabal is the Southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Begonia, Queensland
Begonia is a rural locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. In the Begonia had a population of 50 people. Geography The Maranoa River The Maranoa River, part of the Murray-Darling basin, is a river situated in South West Queensland, Australia. Course and features Formed by the confluence of the west and east branches of the river, the Maranoa River rises on the Consuelo Table ... flows from north-west to south-east through the locality. History Begonia State School opened on 25 January 1970. In the Begonia had a population of 50 people. Education Begonia State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls on Begonia Road off Mitchell St George Road (). In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 14 students with 3 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (1 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 13 students with 2 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ballandean, Queensland
Ballandean is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Ballandean had a population of 338 people. Ballandean is in the Granite Belt Region of the Southern Downs. It is on the Queensland border with New South Wales. The town has a number of nearby vineyards which attracted tourists to the area. Geography The Severn River marks part of the northern boundary. Kelvin Grove Creek, Washpool Creek, Accommodation Creek and Smiths Creek all flow through Ballandean into the Severn River. The New England Highway passes through Ballandean from north to south in the north-east of Ballandean in close parallel to the Southern railway line. The Ballandean railway station is in this area and the urban development surrounds the railway station. The station is now closed as there are no passenger services on this line. The rest of the locality is predominantly farmland. Apple Vale is a neighbourhood in the north of the locality () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back Plains, Queensland
Back Plains is a rural locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Back Plains had a population of 74 people. History Settlement commenced in December 1872. The district was originally known as Clifton Homestead Area Back Plains, from which the present day locality takes its name. Clifton Homestead Area School opened on 8 December 1879. It was renamed Back Plains State School in 1918. St Paul's Church of England was dedicated on 12 February 1892 by Archbishop of Brisbane William Webber. The last service was conducted on 8 August 1943. In 1953 the church building was relocated to Nobby where it was re-established as St Paul's Church of England. The last service at Nobby was conducted circa 11 May 1975. In 1979 the church building was relocated to 12 Jubb Street, Allora to become the Scots Presbyterian Church for those Presbyterians in the district who did not wish to become part of the Uniting Church of Australia. The church in Allora was dedicated on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augathella, Queensland
Augathella is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia. Geography Augathella lies on the Matilda Highway, is north of the town of Charleville, west of Roma and west of Brisbane (Queensland's capital). The town lies on the banks of the Warrego River. Grazing is still the predominant industry of the area. History ''Bidjara'' (also known as ''Bidyara, Pitjara,'' and ''Peechara'') is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken by the Bidjara people. The Bidjara language region includes the local government areas of the Shire of Murweh, particularly the towns of Charleville, Augathella and Blackall as well as the properties of Nive Downs and Mount Tabor. '' Gungabula'' (also known as ''Kongabula'' and ''Khungabula'') is an Australian Aboriginal language of the headwaters of the Dawson River in Central Queensland. The language region includes areas within the local government area of Maranoa Region, particularly the towns of Charleville, Auga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Applethorpe, Queensland
Applethorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the the locality of Applethorpe had a population of 511 people. Applethorpe is on Queensland's border with New South Wales. It is well known for the production of apples. Geography The town is positioned on the New England Highway just north of Stanthorpe in the Granite Belt region at an elevation of . The Southern railway line passes through the locality from north ( The Summit & Glen Niven) to south (Stanthorpe). The town is served by the Applethorpe railway station. History The area was originally called ''Roessler'' after an early German settler, but the name was changed to Applethorpe (reflecting the apple orchards in the district) in 1915, as part of the anti-German sentiment during World War I. In 1910, the establishment of the Four Mile Stanthorpe School was given and the school was opened on 14 September 1911. However, from November 1911 to November 1916, it was ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amiens, Queensland
Amiens is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Amiens had a population of 293 people. History Following World War I, Amiens was one of the Pikedale soldier settlements established in the Granite Belt area of the Darling Downs. The name ''Amiens'' refers to the World War I battlefield in northern France, of special importance to the Australian Imperial Force in March–April 1918. The name was suggested by surveyor George Grant in 1920. Construction of the Amiens railway line commenced in 1919 and the line was opened on 7 June 1920 with the locality being served by the now-dismantled Amiens railway station (). Edward, Prince of Wales travelled the length of the Amiens branch in a royal train to officially open the line on 26 July 1920. On Saturday 15 October 1921, a Methodist church was officially opened in Amiens by Reverend Edwin George Walker, of Stanthorpe. It had been relocated from Tannymorel (where it had been opened in 1902 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allora, Queensland
Allora is a rural town and Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Allora had a population of 1,223 people. Geography Allora is on the Darling Downs in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, by road south-west of the state capital, Brisbane. The town is located on the New England Highway between Warwick, Queensland, Warwick and Toowoomba. History Giabal language, Giabal (also known as Paiamba, Gomaingguru) is an Australian Aboriginal language. The Giabal language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Toowoomba Regional Council, particularly Toowoomba south to Allora and west to Millmerran, Queensland, Millmerran. The region surrounding this small farming community was first explored by Europeans in the 1840s. In 1854 the first Presbyterian services were held in Allora. The town was surveyed in 1859. Its name is believed to derive from an Indigenous Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakey State School
Oakey is a rural town and locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. The Museum of Army Aviation is located at Oakey Airport. Geography The town is situated on the eastern side of the Darling Downs and the Toowoomba Region local government area. Oakey Creek, a tributary of the Condamine River, passes through the town. Oakey is one of the towns contained in the Queensland State Electoral district of Condamine and at the federal level it lies within the Division of Groom. The town is surrounded by farms. The town is bypassed by the Warrego Highway (National A2), and is also on the main rail link connecting Brisbane and Toowoomba with south-western Queensland. The Western railway line passes through the locality which is served by two railway stations: * Boolee railway station, on a spur line west of the town () * Oakey railway station, serving the town () Oakey Airport is an airport (). It is located on the site of the World War 2 airbase. The Oakey Arm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toowoomba South State School
Toowoomba South State School is a heritage-listed former school at 158 James Street, South Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Department of Public Works (Queensland). It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 2 December 2013. Toowoomba South is one of the oldest primary schools in Queensland. It is the oldest State School in Toowoomba (although nearby Drayton State School is older). It was first opened in 1865, as school number 112. Initially the school was co-educational. It was closed in 2013. History Toowoomba South State School was established as Toowoomba National School in 1865 on a large site in what was then the civic centre of Toowoomba. Over time it has acquired a number of buildings and landscape elements, including a playshed (1884), an open-air annexe (1913), a main, three-storey brick building (1941), a timber building called the Oslo Lunch Room (1945), a concrete, brick and timber classroom wing called t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
