Eidsvold, Queensland

Eidsvold
Queensland
Eidsvold, 2011
Eidsvold
Coordinates 25°22′0″S 151°08′0″E / 25.36667°S 151.13333°E / -25.36667; 151.13333Coordinates: 25°22′0″S 151°08′0″E / 25.36667°S 151.13333°E / -25.36667; 151.13333
Population 630 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4627
Location
LGA(s) North Burnett Region
State electorate(s) Callide
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Localities around Eidsvold:
Wuruma Dam Ceratodus Eidsvold East
Eidsvold West Eidsvold Grosvenor
Eidsvold West Coonambula Malmoe

Eidsvold (/ˈaɪdzvoʊld/) is a small town and locality in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, Australia.[2][3] The town is the self-proclaimed Beef Capital of the Burnett and is a hub for the regional cattle industry. In the 2011 census, Eidsvold had a population of 630 people.[1]

Geography

Arriving at Eidsvold from the north on the Burnett Highway, 2011

Eidsvold is situated on the Burnett Highway approximately 430 kilometres (270 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane. The highway passes through the locality from the south-east to the north-east, passing through the town's main street (Moreton Street). The Mungar Junction to Monto branch railway passes from south-east to north-east through the locality, roughly parallel to the highway; the Eidsvold railway station serves the town.[4]

History

The town is named for Eidsvold Station, a nearby property, that is named for Eidsvoll, Norway (using the pre-1918 spelling) where the Norwegian Constitution was signed in 1814.[2] The station was given this name by the Archer brothers, Scottish settlers who also had land holdings in Norway. The Eidsvold run was licensed to Thomas Archer in June 1848. The Town Reserve, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of the station homestead, was proclaimed 19 March 1890, and the post office opened 19 September 1887.[5]

At the 2006 census, Eidsvold had a population of 459.[6]

Heritage listings

Eidsvold has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Facilities

Eidsvold has an R. M. Williams Australian bush learning centre, historical museum and complex, swimming pool, showground and bowling and golf clubs.

The North Burnett Regional Council operate a public library at 36 Moreton Street.[8]

The historical museum pays tribute to the 62 soldiers from the Eidsvold area that served in the First World War. Displays include photographs, medals and the Shire of Eidsvold Honour Board.[9]

Notable residents

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Eidsvold (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 August 2016. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 "Eidsvold - town (entry 11282)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Eidsvold - locality (entry 45346)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  5. ↑ Frew, Joan (1981) Queensland Post Offices 1842-1980 and Receiving Offices 1869-1927, p. 263. Fortitude Valley, Queensland: published by the author, ISBN 0-9593973-0-2
  6. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Eidsvold (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
  7. ↑ "Eidsvold Homestead (entry 600489)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Library Services". Gympie Regional Council. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  9. ↑ Every, Niles (14 December 2017). "Eidsvold's soldiers". Queensland's World War 1 Centenary Blog. State Library of Queensland. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.

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