Jondaryan, Queensland
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Jondaryan Memorial Park, service road and public hall, 2014
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| 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 |
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| 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
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
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