South Bingera, Queensland

South Bingera is a locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-west of Bundaberg on the Isis Highway.

South Bingera
Bundaberg, Queensland
Population590 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)4670
Location16 km (10 mi) from Bundaberg
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal Division(s)Hinkler
Suburbs around South Bingera:
South Kolan South Kolan Branyan
South Kolan South Bingera Elliott
Pine Creek Pine Creek Elliott

History

The name Bingera is believed to be derived from the Kabi language word meaning bony bream (a fish).[3]

In 1887, 19,840 acres (8,030 ha) of land were resumed from the Bingera pastoral run. The land was offered for selection for the establishment of small farms on 17 April 1887.[4]

The Bingera Provisional School opened on 6 March 1893. In 1909 it became Bingera State School. In 1911, it was renamed Bingera South State School. The school closed about 1 December 1965.[5][6]

The Bingera Railway Station Provisional School opened in 1907, becoming a State School in 1909. It closed in 1963.[5][7]

At the 2011 census, South Bingera had a population of 590 people.[1]

Education

The Shalom Catholic College based in West Bundaberg has an 85 hectares (210 acres) site at South Bingera, used for outdoor activities and environmental education.[8]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Bingera (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  2. "South Bingera (entry 44768)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  3. "Bingera (entry 2679)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  4. "Proclamations under the New Land Acts". The Brisbane Courier. Queensland, Australia. 2 March 1877. p. 3. Retrieved 20 February 2020 – via Trove.
  5. "Opening and closing dates of Queensland Schools". Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  6. "Agency ID6282, Bingera South State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  7. "Agency ID6150, Bingera Railway Station State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  8. "Our History". Shalom College. Retrieved 20 April 2014.

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