Goldsborough, Queensland
Goldsborough is a locality in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Goldsborough had a population of 1,099 people.[3]
| Goldsborough Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Mulgrave River at Goldsborough Valley | |||||||||||||||
Goldsborough | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 17°11′24″S 145°44′10″E / 17.19°S 145.7361°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,099 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4865 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 65.9 km2 (25.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Cairns Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mulgrave | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Kennedy | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
The Mulgrave River flows from the south to the north-east of the locality, forming its northern boundary. The river which is at 20–60 metres above sea level forms a north–south valley through the locality with mountainous land rising on the east (to an unnamed peak of 560 metres) and to Mount Mac (just beyond the locality's western boundary at 900 metres).[4]
The most northerly part of the locality is somewhat lower (100–140 metres above sea level) and is freehold, containing the residential component of the locality and some agriculture use. Further south, the land to the west of the Mulgrave River is freehold but is mostly undeveloped apart from some residential and agriculture use along the river, while the land to the east of the river is undeveloped and forms part of the Wooroonooran National Park, which is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.[4][5]
Road access into Goldsborough is via the Gillies Range Road which passes through neighbouring Little Mulgrave to the north of the locality. There is road access to the areas using for housing and agriculture, but beyond that there are only a few tracks through the mountainous terrain.[4]
History edit
The Goldsborough Valley is the traditional country of the Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji speaking clan, part of the Yidinji people.[5]
In 1879, W Diecke discovered gold near the Mulgrave River resulting in a goldrush for a few years. Alluvial gold was found in the Mulgrave River and its tributaries, the Toohey and Butcher Creeks. Two settlements formed, one called Top Camp on Butcher Creek and the other called Lower Camp or Fanning Town on Toohey Creek. Fanning Town was named after police magistrate Major Matthew Patrick Boyle Fanning but was later renamed Goldsborough. The Mulgrave goldfield yielded 3894 ounces of gold between 1879 and 1886, and by the early 1990s no more gold was found and many storekeepers in the settlements moved to the better located Gordonvale.[5][6][7][8][9]
As a result of the gold rush, large quantities of valuable red cedar trees (Toona ciliata) were found in the forests, attracting loggers in the 1880s. By the early 1890s little red cedar remained in the area. Some farmers and graziers were also attracted into the area including grazier Frank Kearney after whom Kearneys Falls and Kearneys Flat were named.[5]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 census, Goldsborough had a population of 929 people.[10]
In the 2021 census, Goldsborough had a population of 1,099 people.[3]
Education edit
There are no schools in Goldsborough. The nearest government primary and secondary schools are Gordonvale State School and Gordonvale State High School, both in Gordonvale to the north-east.[11]
Amenities edit
Goldsborough Community Church is at 10-12 Aitken Close (17°08′56″S 145°45′16″E / 17.1490°S 145.75455°E). It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.[12]
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Goldsborough (Qld) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Goldsborough – locality in Cairns Region (entry 48659)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Goldsborough (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park: Nature, culture and history". Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. Queensland Government. 28 March 2017. from the original on 3 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "Goldsborough Road 2 Park". Cairns Regional Council. from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "Goldsborough Valley Cairns, Australia". Cairns Attractions. from the original on 10 March 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "G Suburbs" (PDF). Cairns Regional Council. (PDF) from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "DEATH OF MAJOR FANNING". Morning Bulletin. Vol. LXVII, no. 12, 378. Queensland, Australia. 22 August 1905. p. 4. from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Goldsborough (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "North Queensland". Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia. from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
External links edit
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