Mount Perry, Queensland

Mount Perry
Queensland
Mount Perry
Coordinates 25°12′0″S 151°39′0″E / 25.20000°S 151.65000°E / -25.20000; 151.65000Coordinates: 25°12′0″S 151°39′0″E / 25.20000°S 151.65000°E / -25.20000; 151.65000
Population 480 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4671
Location
LGA(s) North Burnett Region
State electorate(s) Callide
Federal Division(s) Flynn
Localities around Mount Perry:
Yarrol Wonbah
Boonboola		 New Moonta
Nearum
Mungy Mount Perry Doughboy
Good Night
Mungy Yenda Mingo

Mount Perry is a small town and locality in the North Burnett Region in southeastern Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2011 census, Mount Perry had a population of 480 people.[1]

Geography

Mount Perry is about 365 kilometres (227 mi) northwest of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Bundaberg. The town is nestled in a valley near Mount Perry, the area's highest mountain. The Normanby Lookout is located on Normanby Range Road off Towns Creek Road from the Gin Gin-Mount Perry Road. From this overlook the Mount Perry Township and the surrounding countryside can be viewed. There is a Directional Dial.

History

Mount Perry Post Office opened on 26 July 1871. It was known as Tenninering between 1882 and 1884.[4][2]

Mount Perry was connected by a railway line to Bundaberg from 1884 until 1960.[5]

At the 2006 census, Mount Perry and the surrounding area had a population of 431.[6]

Economy

A rural farming area, primarily cattle. Gold mining continues as an important industry, Historically [Solomon Gold] Equigold Pty Ltd and Newcrest Mining. Evolution Mining owns and operates Mt Rawdon Mine Pty Ltd which is a Gold and Silver mine Mt Rawdon Operations offers limited Annual community tours but strictly no ad hoc visiting. Mt Perry has Historic copper workings. The popular Mount Perry Races remains a fixture on the annual Australian horse racing calendar and is visited by many people across the region.

Facilities

A wonderful town to visit for both Motor Cycle riders, people on tour and Grey nomads. An wonderful rural and semirural place of residence and lifestyle. the simpler life for families and sea changers. Mount Perry has an art gallery and a bicentennial museum with active historic Gold Stamper (demonstrations on request). There is a government run Health Centre and a 9-hole golf course. A general store, petrol station and post office (with bank agency), a primary school, motel and a hotel. As you journey through the different parts of the area you will always be greeted with a firm handshake, a wide smile and a warm welcome.

An 18km section of the Bicentennial National Trail passes through the Mount Perry area and is ideal for walking, cycling or horse riding activities.

The North Burnett Regional Council operates a public library at 34 Heusman Street.[7]

From Mount Perry you can head south to the Mingo Crossing Caravan and Recreation Park - one of our undiscovered treasures. This is a great stop-off point, with camping grounds, powered caravan sites, kiosk, amenities block, boat ramp and fish cleaning facilities.

Enjoy the rugged mountain country scenery which can be viewed from the Normanby and Schuh lookouts. The Normanby Range Lookout is located on Normanby Range Road off Towns Creek Road from the Gin Gin-Mount Perry Road. From here you overlook the Mount Perry Township and the surrounding countryside. There is a Directional Dial for you to get your bearings.

Schuh’s Lookout is located on Schuhs Road off the Monto Mount Perry Road at the top of the range. From here you overlook to the south of Mount Perry. The lookouts feature picnic tables and chairs to take in the magnificent scenic views.

CAMPING: Contact the Mt Perry Caravan Park on 0427 563 271. Also situated on Bania Road, Wolca Reserve provides toilet and showering amenities and waste receptacles. Pets are permitted on leashes. Camping is available at the Mt Perry Showgrounds. For both a permit to camp is required with unpowered sites at reasonable rates and power available. Please contact Council's Administration Office in the main street of Mount Perry or on 1300 696 272 for information.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES • Art Group • Bingo • Cent Sales • CWA weekly & community activities • Dance weekly line dancing • Golf Course – 9 hole sand greens • Fitness facilities • Men’s Shed weekly meetings & community projects • Markets at the museum monthly • Walking Group EVENTS • Multiple smaller events/activities through the year • ANNUAL • Australia Day and Anzac Day activities • Agricultural Show • Campdraft • Mt Perry Charity Ball • Fine Arts Competition and Exhibition Races Rodeo Woodchop INTERESTS • Art Gallery • Axemen and Sawyers Group (Strong history of National Champion woodchoppers across the Countries Royal and Rural shows) • Canoe hire available from the Big Green Shed (if unattended ask at Council) • Community Sporting Complex – the Big Green shed • Cultural Centre including Local Family History Display • Historic walk – Plaques on the pavement See Tourist information at the Mt Perry General Store & Council • Army tank Historic decommissioned • Museum and historic Gold Stamper (demonstrations on request) • The Boolboonda Tunnel • Memorial Parks & BBQ facilities and playground • Mingo Crossing Recreational Area on the river (caravans camping recreational water activities fishing swimming) • Museum & Operational historic Gold Stamper (demonstration on request) • Mt Rawdon Gold & Silver Mine - Annual Tour for local community but no ad hoc visiting • Two Town Lookouts • RSL & Ulysses Motor Cycle members

Heritage listings

Mount Perry has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Notable people

  • Florence Broadhurst (1899 – 1977), Australian wallpaper and fabrics designer was born in Mount Perry[11]
  • George Martens, Member of the Australia House of Representatives, was born in Mount Perry
  • Harold George Nelson, Member of the Australian House of Representatives worked in Mount Perry

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Mount Perry (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 August 2016. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 "Mount Perry - town (entry 44226)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Mount Perry - locality (entry 45395)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  5. ↑ Rails to Mount Perry Milne, Rod Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, August, 1998 pp294-301
  6. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mount Perry (Perry Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  7. ↑ "Library Services". Gympie Regional Council. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Masonic Lodge (entry 600765)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  9. ↑ "Mount Perry Powder Magazine (entry 602782)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  10. ↑ "St Patricks Church (entry 600764)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  11. ↑ Van de Ven, Anne-Marie (2005). "Broadhurst, Florence Maud (1899–1977)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
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