Stanwell, Queensland
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 Railway bridge across Neerkol Creek near Stanwell | |||||||||||||
| Population | 303 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||
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Stanwell is a town and rural locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2011 census, Stanwell had a population of 303 people.[1]
Geography
Stanwell is located on the Capricorn Highway and the Central Western railway line. Neerkol Creek flows past the town.
History
Early settlers in the Stanwell area were involved in dairying, quarrying or working for the railways.[4]
Stanwell State School opened on 7 November 1873.[5]
A postal receiving office opened in about 1874; a post office opened on 1 October 1880.[6]
In 1893, a quarry leased by Bishop John Cani was used to provide sandstone for the construction of St Josephs Roman Catholic Cathedral in Rockhampton.[7]
An honour board was erected in the School of Arts Hall to honour those who served in World War I and World War II.[8]
Construction of the Stanwell Power Station commenced in 1993 and it became operational in 1996.[9]
Economy
The Stanwell Power Station is located in Stanwell. It is located on 1,600 hectares (4,000 acres) of land to the south-west of the town.[10]
Education
Stanwell State School is a government primary (P-7) school located at 20 Teakle Street (23°29′04″S 150°19′13″E / 23.484438°S 150.32029°E).[11] In 2012, the school had an enrolment of 38 students with 3 teachers (2.5 full-time equivalent).[12]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Stanwell (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Stanwell (town) (entry 32205)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Stanwell (locality) (entry 46511)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Stanwell". Central Queensland Family History Association Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "St Josephs Cathedral (entry 600822)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ↑ "Stanwell Hall Honour Board". Monument Australia. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Stanwell Power Station" (PDF). Stanwell Corporation Limited. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Stanwell Power Station". Stanwell Corporation Limited. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "Queensland State and Non-State Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ↑ "2012 School Annual Report" (PDF). Stanwell State School. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
Further reading
- Stanwell State School (1976), Stanwell State School centenary 1876-1976, Stanwell State School
External links
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Media related to Stanwell, Queensland at Wikimedia Commons
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