Giru, Queensland

Giru
Queensland
Sugar mill at Giru
Giru
Coordinates 19°31′S 147°06′E / 19.517°S 147.100°E / -19.517; 147.100Coordinates: 19°31′S 147°06′E / 19.517°S 147.100°E / -19.517; 147.100
Population 354 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4809
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Burdekin
State electorate(s) Burderkin
Federal Division(s) Dawson

Giru is a small town in Queensland, Australia, situated on the Haughton River, 54 kilometres (34 mi) south-east of Townsville.

History

The Invicta Sugar Mill was dismantled in 1918 in Bundaberg and relocated to Giru[2]. The Giru Post Office opened by 1922.[3] According to the 2016 census, the Giru area had a population of 365.

Economy

Giru grocery store

The Bruce Highway bypasses the town. Giru is noted for the Invicta Sugar Mill, which is owned by Wilmar Sugar. The company crushes 3.67 million tonnes of sugar cane annually, the second largest amount in the Southern Hemisphere after Victoria Mill in Ingham. There is serious game fishing in the region, as the barramundi and grunter are highly sought after. There is a bowling club, and the main source of accommodation is the Giru International Hotel. The boat ramp is a fishing hot spot and many people travel to fish there. In September every year, the Giru Show is held, offering activities such as food stalls, homemade cake shops and show rides, horse rides, and an animal farm, as well as a display of several pieces of farming equipment.

Culture

The Palm Creek Folk Festival is an annual event held in Giru on the Queen's Birthday public holiday, and spans four days. It commonly features known and up-and-coming bands from several music genres, ranging from folk to alternative.[4][5]

Education

Giru State School opened on 1 October 1924.[6] The school celebrated its golden jubliee (50th anniversary) in 1974.[7]

See also

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Giru (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ↑ "Invicta Mill Site and Tram Tracks" (PDF). Bundaberg Regional Council. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Home". Palm Creek Folk Festival. Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "Palm Creek Folk Festival". NQ Arts Directory. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Opening and closing dates of schools in Queensland". Education Queensland. 1 August 2013. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  7. ↑ Giru State School (1974), Golden jubilee 1924-1974, Giru, retrieved 3 February 2018


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