Stonehenge, Queensland (Barcoo Shire)
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| Coordinates | 24°21′S 143°17′E / 24.350°S 143.283°ECoordinates: 24°21′S 143°17′E / 24.350°S 143.283°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 106 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4730 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Barcoo | ||||||||||||||
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Stonehenge is a small outback locality in the Shire of Barcoo in Central West Queensland, Australia.[2] Nearby is one of three areas used to base the Australian Department of Defence's over-the-horizon radar system.
History
Its name originates from when the area was a stopping point for bullock teams. A stone hut used by the bullock drivers to overnight in eventually fell into disuse, and the stone remains became known as 'Stonehenge'.[3]
The Stonehenge State School opened on 3 September 1900. The school closed in 1947 but subsequently reopened. It closed again on 1 February 1977 but reopened again on 27 January 1981.[4]
At the 2006 census, Stonehenge and the surrounding area had a population of 106.[1]
The Stonehenge Library opened in 2009.[5]
Facilities
Stonehenge has a sports centre and community centre.[6]
The Barcoo Shire Council operates a public library at 9 Stratford Street.[7]
Education
Stonehenge State School caters from Prep - Year 6 and as of 2017, has 7 students enrolled. The school motto is 'Strong and Proud'. [8]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Stonehenge (Barcoo Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ↑ "NAME (entry NUMBER)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ Action Graphics A Stonehenge without stones
- ↑ "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ↑ "Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ↑ "Stonehenge". Barcoo Shire Council. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "Stonehenge Library". Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ↑ "Stonehenge State School". Education Queensland. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
Further reading
- McIvor, Roy (2010). Cockatoo: My Life in Cape York. Stories and Art. Roy McIvor. Magabala Books. Broome, Western Australia. ISBN 978-1-921248-22-1.