Jondaryan, Queensland
| Jondaryan Queensland | |||||||||||||
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 Jondaryan Memorial Park, service road and public hall, 2014 | |||||||||||||
  Jondaryan | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°22′16″S 151°35′31″E / 27.371°S 151.592°ECoordinates: 27°22′16″S 151°35′31″E / 27.371°S 151.592°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 377 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Established | 1871 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4403 | ||||||||||||
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) |
Condamine Nanango | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Groom | ||||||||||||
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Jondaryan is a rural town in Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] At the 2011 Australian Census Jondaryan recorded a population of 377.[1]
History
The name Jondaryan derives from pastoral run name first used 1841 by Henry Dennis. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning a long way off. The town was surveyed in June 1871 by surveyor G.T. Weale.[2]
Jondaryan Post Office opened on 1 March 1867.[3]
Heritage listings
Jondaryan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Evanslea Road: Jondaryan Homestead[4]
- Evanslea Road: Jondaryan Woolshed[5]
- Evanslea Road: St Anne's Anglican Church[6]
Facilities
The Roadhouse
The Cobb & Co. Roadhouse is located on the edge of the highway and is a popular stop for travellers from Dalby to Toowoomba. It is owned by Caltex.
Agrifac
Beside the Cobb & Co. Roadhouse is Agrifac, a warehouse that sells Machinery and Their Parts.
The Pub
The Jondaryan Pub was founded in the 1800's and is a popular place for travelers to stop in and have a drink.
Library Services
Library services in Jondaryan are provided by the Toowoomba Regional Council's mobile library service. The van visits Jondaryan State School on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.[7]
Events
Jackie Howe Festival is held at the Woolshed at Jondaryan every year during the first weekend in September.[8] At the festival the shearing shed comes to life under steam power.[8] The old Australian Heritage Festival with its working historic farm machinery is now included in the Jackie Howe Festival.[8] A major wool fashion show is a part of the Jackie Howe Festival.[8] The best of Australian traditional country foods are featured at the festival.[8]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Jondaryan (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Jondaryan (entry 17317)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ↑ "Jondaryan Homestead (entry 600635)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "Jondaryan Woolshed (entry 600633)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "St Annes Anglican Church, Jondaryan (entry 600634)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ "Mobile library". Toowoomba Regional Council. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "The Jackie Howe Festival of the Golden Shears 2014". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
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