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Stanthorpe, Queensland

Stanthorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Stanthorpe had a population of 5,406 people.[1]

Stanthorpe
Queensland
Stanthorpe Post Office, 2015
Stanthorpe
Coordinates28°39′17″S 151°56′06″E / 28.6547°S 151.935°E / -28.6547; 151.935 (Stanthorpe (town centre))
Population5,406 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density159.94/km2 (414.2/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4380
Elevation690–924 m (2,264–3,031 ft)
Area33.8 km2 (13.1 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Southern Downs Region
CountyBentinck
ParishStanthorpe, Broadwater, Folkestone
State electorate(s)Southern Downs
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
21.7 °C
71 °F
9.0 °C
48 °F
757.6 mm
29.8 in

The area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt.

Geography edit

Stanthorpe lies on the New England Highway near the New South Wales border 223 kilometres (139 mi) from Brisbane via Warwick, 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of Tenterfield and 811 m above sea level.[4] The record low temperature of -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) was registered on June 23, 1961 in Stanthorpe. This is the lowest temperature recorded in Queensland.[5]


Stanthorpe was developed around Quart Pot Creek which meanders from south-east through the centre of town and then out through the south-west, where its confluence with Spring Creek forms the Severn River. Quart Pot Creek forms part of the south-western boundary of the locality, while the Severn River forms part of the south-western boundary.[6]

The New England Highway passes through the locality from Applethorpe in the north to Severnlea in the south. Originally it passed through the town centre along the main street, Maryland Street. However, it now bypasses to the west of the main developed area of the town. The Stanthorpe–Texas–Inglewood Road connects Stanthorpe to Broadwater to the west and then travels south-west to Texas.[6]

The land within the boundaries of Stanthorpe is primarily used for urban purposes: housing, recreational, commercial and industrial with some undeveloped land on the hillier slopes. Although an agricultural centre of the Granite Belt, there is little agriculture within the town's boundaries.[6] Crops grown in the surrounding area include vegetables, apples, grapes and stone fruit. Wine is also produced in the area, and sheep and cattle grazing is also prevalent.

 
South-West aspect of Stanthorpe Township as seen from Mt Marlay

The town lies in the valley of Quart Pot Creek and its tributary Funkers Gap Creek (28°39′04″S 151°55′43″E / 28.6511°S 151.9286°E / -28.6511; 151.9286 (Funkers Gap Creek))[7] at 690 metres (2,260 ft) above sea level.[6]

The locality has the following mountains:

History edit

Prior to British settlement, the Kambuwal were an Indigenous Australian people of the state of Queensland. Norman Tindale estimated that the Kambuwal's territory stretched over 3,700 square miles (9,600 km2). They straddled the border between Queensland and New South Wales, from south of Millmerran, and Inglewood to Bonshaw. Their eastern flank ended around Stanthorpe, Wallangarra and the western scarp of the Great Dividing Range.[12]

Stanthorpe was founded by tin miners. People came from many countries to mine tin from 1872. Prior to 1872 this area boasted some large pastoral runs and a few prospectors in bark huts. At that time, the area was known as 'Quart Pot Creek'. The Private Township of Stannum existed in the area along one side of the present main street. With the discovery of tin and the influx of miners and new businesses, a 'more suitable' name was sought by the town fathers. Thus, Stanthorpe became the name which encompassed all, as this area became for a time, the largest alluvial tin mining and mineral field in Queensland. Stanthorpe literally means 'tintown', as Stannum is Latin for 'tin' and thorpe is Middle English for 'village'.[13] The Queensland Surveyor General, Augustus Charles Gregory, is credited with coining the name in 1872.[2]

 
Father Jerome Davadi, promoter of wine growing in the Stanthorpe area

When the tin prices fell, many miners turned to farming. The subtropical highland climate was very suitable for growing cool climate fruits and vegetables. Grapes were first planted here in the 1860s with encouragement from the local Catholic parish priest Father Jerome Davadi to produce altar wine. His Italian descent made grape growing and wine production a familiar pastime and the notion caught on in the area. There were plenty of Italian settlers and wine was made for home enjoyment.

Mount Marlay was named after Edward Marlay, a selector and tin miner. On 3 July 1872 he purchased Allotment 1, Section 1 in the Town of Stanthorpe.[14]

St Joseph's Catholic School was established in October 1872 by four Sisters of Mercy: Sisters M Agnes, Emilian, Muredach and Malachy.[15][16]

Stanthorpe State School opened on 9 March 1874.[15]

On Tuesday 3 May 1881, the Southern railway line was officially opened to Stanthorpe by the Queensland Colonial Secretary, Arthur Palmer.[17][18]

 
Coat of arms, Stanthorpe Post Office, 2015

The Post Office with a clock tower and an elaborate coat of arms was constructed in Maryland Street in 1901 in the Arts and Crafts style.[19] Following Federation, the Commonwealth Government took charge of post and telegraphic services. However, they contracted the construction of post offices in Queensland to the Public Works Department of the Queensland Government and the Stanthorpe Post Office is believed to be one of the first ordered by the Commonwealth Government. It was designed by the first Commonwealth Government Architect John Smith Murdoch.[20][21]

The cool dry climate was valued as an aid to health from the early nineteenth century especially for those suffering from tuberculosis or chest conditions. Following the First World War, Stanthorpe was a major resettlement area for soldiers recovering from mustard gas exposure. Many of these Soldier Settlers took up the land leased to them in the areas around Stanthorpe which now bear the names of First World War battlefields.

Stanthorpe State High School opened on 23 January 1961.[15]

The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery was established in 1972.[22]

Stanthorpe Adventist Primary School opened on 25 January 1982 and closed on 2002.[15]

The Stanthorpe Library opened in 1987 with a major refurbishment in 2004.[23]

The College of Wine Tourism was opened in 2007.[24]

In the 2016 census, Stanthorpe had a population of 5,406 people.[1]

Heritage listings edit

 
El Arish house and gardens
 
Quart Pot Creek Rail Bridge, 2015

Stanthorpe has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Education edit

Stanthorpe State School is a government primary (Early Childhood to Year 6) school for boys and girls at Marsh Street (28°38′59″S 151°56′03″E / 28.6498°S 151.9343°E / -28.6498; 151.9343 (Stanthorpe State School)).[33][34] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 308 students with 33 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 22 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent).[35] It includes a special education program.[33]

Stanthorpe State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at 2 McGlew Street (28°38′44″S 151°55′54″E / 28.6456°S 151.9317°E / -28.6456; 151.9317 (Stanthorpe State High School)).[33][36] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 653 students with 57 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 45 non-teaching staff (31 full-time equivalent).[35] It includes a special education program.[33]

St Joseph's Catholic School is a private primary and secondary (Prep–12) school at 100 High Street (28°39′10″S 151°56′17″E / 28.6528°S 151.9381°E / -28.6528; 151.9381 (St Joseph's School)).[33][37]

Queensland College of Wine Tourism at 22 Caves Road (28°38′31″S 151°56′02″E / 28.6419°S 151.9340°E / -28.6419; 151.9340 (Queensland College of Wine Tourism)) offers Bachelor level degrees. The college operates in co-operation with the local Stanthorpe State High School,[38] as well as other regional schools to provide secondary, undergraduate, and graduate certification related to wine and tourism industries.[24]

Amenities edit

 
Stanthorpe library and art gallery, 2015, operated by the Southern Downs Regional Council

Stanthorpe Library and Regional Art Gallery building is located in Lock Street beside Weeroona Park (28°39′13″S 151°55′57″E / 28.6537°S 151.9326°E / -28.6537; 151.9326 (Stanthorpe Library and Art Gallery)). Both are provided by the Southern Downs Regional Council.[39][40]

 
Park around Quart Pot Creek, 2015

The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery has a changing set of exhibitions.[22] A number of internationally recognised Australian artists are represented in the collection, such as William Robinson, Jon Molvig, Margaret Olley and Charles Blackman. The biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize attracts entries from across Australia.[41]

The Southern Downs Regional Council operates the Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex and council offices in Marsh Street (28°39′14″S 151°56′02″E / 28.6539°S 151.9339°E / -28.6539; 151.9339 (Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex)).[42]

The Stanthorpe branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has its rooms at 5 Victoria Street.[43]

St Paul's Anglican Church is at 2 Corundum Street (28°39′10″S 151°56′15″E / 28.6528°S 151.9376°E / -28.6528; 151.9376 (St Denys Anglican Church)). It is part of the Stanthorpe Parish within the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.[44]

Parkland has been developed along both sides of Quart Pot Creek as it flows through Stanthorpe with a network of paths for walking and cycling with bridges and other crossings.[45]

Attractions edit

 
Old Stanthorpe Shire Council Chambers. Built in 1914, now part of the Stanthorpe Heritage Museum

The Stanthorpe Heritage Museum at 12 High Street has a number of heritage buildings relocated to the museum site and a large number of displayed items from the district's history, many unique to the Granite Belt. The relocated buildings include:[46]

 
North Maryvale School Residence
 
The Brass monkey at Stanthorpe's central Post Office Square

Several private art galleries operate in Stanthorpe including the Glen Aplin Art Gallery which supports emerging artists and musicians who wish to display new works and perform at public functions.[47][48] There are many interesting works of street art on Stanthorpe streets.[49]

Events edit

There are many local events, including the annual Australian Small Winemakers Show,[50] the biennial Apple & Grape Harvest Festival,[51] Ballandean Estates' Opera in the Vineyard and the Stanthorpe Show.[52]

Transport edit

Stanthorpe is on the Southern railway line. However, as at 2015, there are no scheduled passenger services operating to Stanthorpe railway station (28°39′27″S 151°56′15″E / 28.6575°S 151.9375°E / -28.6575; 151.9375 (Stanthorpe railway station)). Downs Explorer (formerly the Southern Downs Steam Railway) operates a tourist steam train most months from Warwick to Wallangarra & return, stopping in Stanthorpe.

Stanthorpe Airport is on Aerodrome Road in Applethorpe. It is a public airport operated by the Southern Downs Regional Council. There are no regular scheduled services to this airport.

Media edit

Rebel FM 97.1 MHz was Stanthorpe's first commercial FM radio station. Rebel FM has a new & classic rock music format. The Breeze broadcasts on 90.1 MHz with an easy adult contemporary & classics hits format. Both stations are part of the Rebel Media group. Toowoomba based station CFM also broadcasts in Stanthorpe on 97.9 MHz. CFM is a part of the Australia wide Southern Cross Media network.[53]

The Stanthorpe area is served by a local Community Radio Station Ten FM. The Station is currently transmitting on 98.7 MHz with a low power transmitter situated on Mount Marlay. The station has in 2011 upgraded its Stanthorpe studios with a new mixing desk, new computers and professional grade monitor speakers. Ten FM has a local focus, derived in part from the stringent rules controlling Community Radio Stations. The station transmits a broad range of programs to attract the widest audience. In particular, the station broadcasts Italoz, a weekly program with an Italian theme to cater for the many listeners around the Stanthorpe area with an Italian background.

The Border Post is the only paid local newspaper servicing the district. The Stanthorpe Border Post is relied upon for its coverage of local news and events.

Stanthorpe is also serviced by a Christian radio network 3ABN Australia rebroadcasting on FM 88.0 MHz. It features programs about health, lifestyle, children's programs and interesting interviews.

Climate edit

Owing to its elevation, Stanthorpe features a subtropical highland climate (Cfb). At an altitude of 811 metres (2,661 ft),[4] Stanthorpe holds the record for the lowest temperature recorded in Queensland at −10.6 °C (12.9 °F) on 23 June 1961.[54]

Sleet and light snowfalls are occasionally recorded, with the most significant snowfall in over 30 years occurring on 17 July 2015.[55] Up to 8 centimetres (3 in) fell on Stanthorpe and nearby areas that day.[56]

Climate data for Stanthorpe (Stanthorpe Leslie Parade, 1957–2019)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 37.8
(100.0)
37.2
(99.0)
34.2
(93.6)
30.6
(87.1)
27.3
(81.1)
23.7
(74.7)
23.2
(73.8)
30.7
(87.3)
32.6
(90.7)
35.5
(95.9)
37.0
(98.6)
38.0
(100.4)
38.0
(100.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27.4
(81.3)
26.5
(79.7)
24.9
(76.8)
22.1
(71.8)
18.5
(65.3)
15.5
(59.9)
14.9
(58.8)
16.5
(61.7)
19.7
(67.5)
22.7
(72.9)
25.3
(77.5)
27.1
(80.8)
21.8
(71.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15.6
(60.1)
15.6
(60.1)
13.9
(57.0)
9.6
(49.3)
5.4
(41.7)
2.7
(36.9)
1.0
(33.8)
1.9
(35.4)
5.1
(41.2)
9.0
(48.2)
11.9
(53.4)
14.3
(57.7)
8.8
(47.8)
Record low °C (°F) 7.0
(44.6)
3.3
(37.9)
−0.2
(31.6)
−2.2
(28.0)
−6.9
(19.6)
−10.6
(12.9)
−9.4
(15.1)
−7.8
(18.0)
−5.6
(21.9)
−2.2
(28.0)
0.0
(32.0)
4.4
(39.9)
−10.6
(12.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 96.2
(3.79)
84.5
(3.33)
66.7
(2.63)
41.8
(1.65)
46.1
(1.81)
46.7
(1.84)
48.0
(1.89)
42.2
(1.66)
50.7
(2.00)
70.0
(2.76)
74.6
(2.94)
94.5
(3.72)
762
(30.02)
Average rainy days (≥ 1mm) 10.1 9.5 9.1 6.3 7.2 7.8 7.6 6.6 6.5 8.4 8.7 10.0 97.8
Source: Bureau of Meteorology[57]

Notable people edit

See also edit

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External links edit

  • "Stanthorpe". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
  • Town map of Stanthorpe, 1980 (Northern part)
  • Town map of Stanthorpe, 1981 (Southern part)
  • Stanthorpe area photographs, State Library of Queensland
  • Stanthorpe colour photographs 2008, State Library of Queensland

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Stanthorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region Queensland Australia 2 3 In the 2016 census Stanthorpe had a population of 5 406 people 1 Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMapDownload coordinates as KML GPX all coordinates GPX primary coordinates GPX secondary coordinates Stanthorpe QueenslandStanthorpe Post Office 2015StanthorpeCoordinates28 39 17 S 151 56 06 E 28 6547 S 151 935 E 28 6547 151 935 Stanthorpe town centre Population5 406 2016 census 1 Density159 94 km2 414 2 sq mi Postcode s 4380Elevation690 924 m 2 264 3 031 ft Area33 8 km2 13 1 sq mi Time zoneAEST UTC 10 00 Location56 km 35 mi N of Tenterfield60 2 km 37 mi SSW of Warwick143 km 89 mi S of Toowoomba217 km 135 mi SW of BrisbaneLGA s Southern Downs RegionCountyBentinckParishStanthorpe Broadwater FolkestoneState electorate s Southern DownsFederal division s MaranoaMean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall21 7 C 71 F 9 0 C 48 F 757 6 mm 29 8 inLocalities around Stanthorpe Applethorpe Applethorpe DalcouthBroadwater Stanthorpe DiamondvaleSevernlea Mount Tully KyoombaStorm KingThe area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Heritage listings 4 Education 5 Amenities 6 Attractions 7 Events 8 Transport 9 Media 10 Climate 11 Notable people 12 See also 13 References 14 External linksGeography editStanthorpe lies on the New England Highway near the New South Wales border 223 kilometres 139 mi from Brisbane via Warwick 56 kilometres 35 mi north of Tenterfield and 811 m above sea level 4 The record low temperature of 10 6 C 12 9 F was registered on June 23 1961 in Stanthorpe This is the lowest temperature recorded in Queensland 5 Stanthorpe was developed around Quart Pot Creek which meanders from south east through the centre of town and then out through the south west where its confluence with Spring Creek forms the Severn River Quart Pot Creek forms part of the south western boundary of the locality while the Severn River forms part of the south western boundary 6 The New England Highway passes through the locality from Applethorpe in the north to Severnlea in the south Originally it passed through the town centre along the main street Maryland Street However it now bypasses to the west of the main developed area of the town The Stanthorpe Texas Inglewood Road connects Stanthorpe to Broadwater to the west and then travels south west to Texas 6 The land within the boundaries of Stanthorpe is primarily used for urban purposes housing recreational commercial and industrial with some undeveloped land on the hillier slopes Although an agricultural centre of the Granite Belt there is little agriculture within the town s boundaries 6 Crops grown in the surrounding area include vegetables apples grapes and stone fruit Wine is also produced in the area and sheep and cattle grazing is also prevalent nbsp South West aspect of Stanthorpe Township as seen from Mt MarlayThe town lies in the valley of Quart Pot Creek and its tributary Funkers Gap Creek 28 39 04 S 151 55 43 E 28 6511 S 151 9286 E 28 6511 151 9286 Funkers Gap Creek 7 at 690 metres 2 260 ft above sea level 6 The locality has the following mountains Lees Hill south of the town 28 40 35 S 151 55 57 E 28 6764 S 151 9324 E 28 6764 151 9324 Lees Hill 906 metres 2 972 ft 8 9 Mount Banca north west of the town 28 38 34 S 151 55 28 E 28 6428 S 151 9244 E 28 6428 151 9244 Mount Banca 924 metres 3 031 ft 8 10 Mount Marlay north east of the town 28 39 13 S 151 56 49 E 28 6536 S 151 9470 E 28 6536 151 9470 Mount Marlay 918 metres 3 012 ft 8 11 History editPrior to British settlement the Kambuwal were an Indigenous Australian people of the state of Queensland Norman Tindale estimated that the Kambuwal s territory stretched over 3 700 square miles 9 600 km2 They straddled the border between Queensland and New South Wales from south of Millmerran and Inglewood to Bonshaw Their eastern flank ended around Stanthorpe Wallangarra and the western scarp of the Great Dividing Range 12 Stanthorpe was founded by tin miners People came from many countries to mine tin from 1872 Prior to 1872 this area boasted some large pastoral runs and a few prospectors in bark huts At that time the area was known as Quart Pot Creek The Private Township of Stannum existed in the area along one side of the present main street With the discovery of tin and the influx of miners and new businesses a more suitable name was sought by the town fathers Thus Stanthorpe became the name which encompassed all as this area became for a time the largest alluvial tin mining and mineral field in Queensland Stanthorpe literally means tintown as Stannum is Latin for tin and thorpe is Middle English for village 13 The Queensland Surveyor General Augustus Charles Gregory is credited with coining the name in 1872 2 nbsp Father Jerome Davadi promoter of wine growing in the Stanthorpe areaWhen the tin prices fell many miners turned to farming The subtropical highland climate was very suitable for growing cool climate fruits and vegetables Grapes were first planted here in the 1860s with encouragement from the local Catholic parish priest Father Jerome Davadi to produce altar wine His Italian descent made grape growing and wine production a familiar pastime and the notion caught on in the area There were plenty of Italian settlers and wine was made for home enjoyment Mount Marlay was named after Edward Marlay a selector and tin miner On 3 July 1872 he purchased Allotment 1 Section 1 in the Town of Stanthorpe 14 St Joseph s Catholic School was established in October 1872 by four Sisters of Mercy Sisters M Agnes Emilian Muredach and Malachy 15 16 Stanthorpe State School opened on 9 March 1874 15 On Tuesday 3 May 1881 the Southern railway line was officially opened to Stanthorpe by the Queensland Colonial Secretary Arthur Palmer 17 18 nbsp Coat of arms Stanthorpe Post Office 2015The Post Office with a clock tower and an elaborate coat of arms was constructed in Maryland Street in 1901 in the Arts and Crafts style 19 Following Federation the Commonwealth Government took charge of post and telegraphic services However they contracted the construction of post offices in Queensland to the Public Works Department of the Queensland Government and the Stanthorpe Post Office is believed to be one of the first ordered by the Commonwealth Government It was designed by the first Commonwealth Government Architect John Smith Murdoch 20 21 The cool dry climate was valued as an aid to health from the early nineteenth century especially for those suffering from tuberculosis or chest conditions Following the First World War Stanthorpe was a major resettlement area for soldiers recovering from mustard gas exposure Many of these Soldier Settlers took up the land leased to them in the areas around Stanthorpe which now bear the names of First World War battlefields Stanthorpe State High School opened on 23 January 1961 15 The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery was established in 1972 22 Stanthorpe Adventist Primary School opened on 25 January 1982 and closed on 2002 15 The Stanthorpe Library opened in 1987 with a major refurbishment in 2004 23 The College of Wine Tourism was opened in 2007 24 In the 2016 census Stanthorpe had a population of 5 406 people 1 Heritage listings edit nbsp El Arish house and gardens nbsp Quart Pot Creek Rail Bridge 2015Stanthorpe has a number of heritage listed sites including 94 Greenup Street El Arish 25 98 High Street Masel Residence 26 140 High Street Central Hotel 27 14 Maryland Street Stanthorpe Post Office 28 Little Sundown Creek Sundown Tin and Copper Mine 29 Lock Street Stanthorpe Soldiers Memorial 30 Quart Pot Creek Quart Pot Creek Rail Bridge 31 Warwick Stanthorpe railway line Cherry Gully Tunnel 32 Education editStanthorpe State School is a government primary Early Childhood to Year 6 school for boys and girls at Marsh Street 28 38 59 S 151 56 03 E 28 6498 S 151 9343 E 28 6498 151 9343 Stanthorpe State School 33 34 In 2017 the school had an enrolment of 308 students with 33 teachers 27 full time equivalent and 22 non teaching staff 13 full time equivalent 35 It includes a special education program 33 Stanthorpe State High School is a government secondary 7 12 school for boys and girls at 2 McGlew Street 28 38 44 S 151 55 54 E 28 6456 S 151 9317 E 28 6456 151 9317 Stanthorpe State High School 33 36 In 2017 the school had an enrolment of 653 students with 57 teachers 53 full time equivalent and 45 non teaching staff 31 full time equivalent 35 It includes a special education program 33 St Joseph s Catholic School is a private primary and secondary Prep 12 school at 100 High Street 28 39 10 S 151 56 17 E 28 6528 S 151 9381 E 28 6528 151 9381 St Joseph s School 33 37 Queensland College of Wine Tourism at 22 Caves Road 28 38 31 S 151 56 02 E 28 6419 S 151 9340 E 28 6419 151 9340 Queensland College of Wine Tourism offers Bachelor level degrees The college operates in co operation with the local Stanthorpe State High School 38 as well as other regional schools to provide secondary undergraduate and graduate certification related to wine and tourism industries 24 Amenities edit nbsp Stanthorpe library and art gallery 2015 operated by the Southern Downs Regional CouncilStanthorpe Library and Regional Art Gallery building is located in Lock Street beside Weeroona Park 28 39 13 S 151 55 57 E 28 6537 S 151 9326 E 28 6537 151 9326 Stanthorpe Library and Art Gallery Both are provided by the Southern Downs Regional Council 39 40 nbsp Park around Quart Pot Creek 2015The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery has a changing set of exhibitions 22 A number of internationally recognised Australian artists are represented in the collection such as William Robinson Jon Molvig Margaret Olley and Charles Blackman The biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize attracts entries from across Australia 41 The Southern Downs Regional Council operates the Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex and council offices in Marsh Street 28 39 14 S 151 56 02 E 28 6539 S 151 9339 E 28 6539 151 9339 Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex 42 The Stanthorpe branch of the Queensland Country Women s Association has its rooms at 5 Victoria Street 43 St Paul s Anglican Church is at 2 Corundum Street 28 39 10 S 151 56 15 E 28 6528 S 151 9376 E 28 6528 151 9376 St Denys Anglican Church It is part of the Stanthorpe Parish within the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane 44 Parkland has been developed along both sides of Quart Pot Creek as it flows through Stanthorpe with a network of paths for walking and cycling with bridges and other crossings 45 Attractions edit nbsp Old Stanthorpe Shire Council Chambers Built in 1914 now part of the Stanthorpe Heritage MuseumThe Stanthorpe Heritage Museum at 12 High Street has a number of heritage buildings relocated to the museum site and a large number of displayed items from the district s history many unique to the Granite Belt The relocated buildings include 46 nbsp North Maryvale School Residencea shepherd s hut from the Ballandean Station built 1876 the old gaol from Willsons Downfall built 1876 the old North Maryland school residence built 1894 the old Stanthorpe Shire Council Chambers built in 1914 Ardmore House a summer holiday house built 1920 Heath House a residence built 1940 nbsp The Brass monkey at Stanthorpe s central Post Office SquareSeveral private art galleries operate in Stanthorpe including the Glen Aplin Art Gallery which supports emerging artists and musicians who wish to display new works and perform at public functions 47 48 There are many interesting works of street art on Stanthorpe streets 49 Events editThere are many local events including the annual Australian Small Winemakers Show 50 the biennial Apple amp Grape Harvest Festival 51 Ballandean Estates Opera in the Vineyard and the Stanthorpe Show 52 Transport editStanthorpe is on the Southern railway line However as at 2015 there are no scheduled passenger services operating to Stanthorpe railway station 28 39 27 S 151 56 15 E 28 6575 S 151 9375 E 28 6575 151 9375 Stanthorpe railway station Downs Explorer formerly the Southern Downs Steam Railway operates a tourist steam train most months from Warwick to Wallangarra amp return stopping in Stanthorpe Stanthorpe Airport is on Aerodrome Road in Applethorpe It is a public airport operated by the Southern Downs Regional Council There are no regular scheduled services to this airport Media editRebel FM 97 1 MHz was Stanthorpe s first commercial FM radio station Rebel FM has a new amp classic rock music format The Breeze broadcasts on 90 1 MHz with an easy adult contemporary amp classics hits format Both stations are part of the Rebel Media group Toowoomba based station CFM also broadcasts in Stanthorpe on 97 9 MHz CFM is a part of the Australia wide Southern Cross Media network 53 The Stanthorpe area is served by a local Community Radio Station Ten FM The Station is currently transmitting on 98 7 MHz with a low power transmitter situated on Mount Marlay The station has in 2011 upgraded its Stanthorpe studios with a new mixing desk new computers and professional grade monitor speakers Ten FM has a local focus derived in part from the stringent rules controlling Community Radio Stations The station transmits a broad range of programs to attract the widest audience In particular the station broadcasts Italoz a weekly program with an Italian theme to cater for the many listeners around the Stanthorpe area with an Italian background The Border Post is the only paid local newspaper servicing the district The Stanthorpe Border Post is relied upon for its coverage of local news and events Stanthorpe is also serviced by a Christian radio network 3ABN Australia rebroadcasting on FM 88 0 MHz It features programs about health lifestyle children s programs and interesting interviews Climate editOwing to its elevation Stanthorpe features a subtropical highland climate Cfb At an altitude of 811 metres 2 661 ft 4 Stanthorpe holds the record for the lowest temperature recorded in Queensland at 10 6 C 12 9 F on 23 June 1961 54 Sleet and light snowfalls are occasionally recorded with the most significant snowfall in over 30 years occurring on 17 July 2015 55 Up to 8 centimetres 3 in fell on Stanthorpe and nearby areas that day 56 Climate data for Stanthorpe Stanthorpe Leslie Parade 1957 2019 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YearRecord high C F 37 8 100 0 37 2 99 0 34 2 93 6 30 6 87 1 27 3 81 1 23 7 74 7 23 2 73 8 30 7 87 3 32 6 90 7 35 5 95 9 37 0 98 6 38 0 100 4 38 0 100 4 Mean daily maximum C F 27 4 81 3 26 5 79 7 24 9 76 8 22 1 71 8 18 5 65 3 15 5 59 9 14 9 58 8 16 5 61 7 19 7 67 5 22 7 72 9 25 3 77 5 27 1 80 8 21 8 71 2 Mean daily minimum C F 15 6 60 1 15 6 60 1 13 9 57 0 9 6 49 3 5 4 41 7 2 7 36 9 1 0 33 8 1 9 35 4 5 1 41 2 9 0 48 2 11 9 53 4 14 3 57 7 8 8 47 8 Record low C F 7 0 44 6 3 3 37 9 0 2 31 6 2 2 28 0 6 9 19 6 10 6 12 9 9 4 15 1 7 8 18 0 5 6 21 9 2 2 28 0 0 0 32 0 4 4 39 9 10 6 12 9 Average rainfall mm inches 96 2 3 79 84 5 3 33 66 7 2 63 41 8 1 65 46 1 1 81 46 7 1 84 48 0 1 89 42 2 1 66 50 7 2 00 70 0 2 76 74 6 2 94 94 5 3 72 762 30 02 Average rainy days 1mm 10 1 9 5 9 1 6 3 7 2 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 5 8 4 8 7 10 0 97 8Source Bureau of Meteorology 57 Notable people editJordan Atkins Rugby League player for the Gold Coast Titans and Parramatta Eels John Bathersby former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane James Blundell country music singer Ben Dark television presenter Getaway Nine Network Jerome Davidi Roman Catholic Priest considered to be influential in establishing the fruit industry in the Granite Belt in the 1870s and 1880s 58 Jack Drake bush poet 59 Michael Hancock former professional rugby league footballer for the Brisbane Broncos Queensland and Australia Edith Elizabeth Harslett born 1888 in London died 1945 in Stanthorpe One of the few successful soldier settlers and very active in social affairs of the district 60 61 Ann Leahy politician Billy Moore former professional rugby league footballer for the North Sydney Bears Queensland and Australia John Reeves politician and judge Greg Ritchie Australian Test and one day international cricketer Di Thorley politician Tracey Wigginton Murderer that moved to Stanthorpe citation needed See also edit nbsp Queensland portalWallangarra Warwick List of tramways in QueenslandReferences edit a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics 27 June 2017 Stanthorpe SSC 2016 Census QuickStats Retrieved 20 October 2018 nbsp a b Stanthorpe town in Southern Downs Region entry 32197 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 19 September 2020 Stanthorpe locality in Southern Downs Region entry 45978 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 19 September 2020 a b Stanthorpe Web article Melbourne The Age 8 February 2004 Archived from the original on 13 October 2008 Retrieved 17 February 2008 Rainfall and temperature records Bureau of Meteorology 30 September 2022 Retrieved 31 December 2023 a b c d Queensland Globe State of Queensland Retrieved 7 October 2020 Funkers Gap Creek watercourse in Southern Downs Regional entry 13271 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 19 September 2020 a b c Mountain peaks and capes Queensland Queensland Open Data Queensland Government 12 November 2020 Archived from the original on 25 November 2020 Retrieved 25 November 2020 Lees Hill mountain in Southern Downs Region entry 19137 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 25 November 2020 Mount Banca mountain in Southern Downs Region entry 1484 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 25 November 2020 Mount Marlay mountain in Southern Downs Region entry 21017 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 25 November 2020 Tindale Norman Barnett 1974 Kambuwal QLD Aboriginal Tribes of Australia Their Terrain Environmental Controls Distribution Limits and Proper Names Australian National University Press p 173 Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 27 January 2022 Granite Belt Wine Country Stanthorpe Archived from the original on 19 September 2016 Retrieved 18 August 2016 Mount Marlay mountain in Southern Downs Regional entry 21017 Queensland Place Names Queensland Government Retrieved 19 September 2020 a b c d Queensland Family History Society 2010 Queensland schools past and present Version 1 01 ed Queensland Family History Society ISBN 978 1 921171 26 0 St Joseph s School Stanthorpe Website St Joseph s School Stanthorpe Archived from the original on 4 March 2019 Retrieved 24 November 2019 Kerr J D December 1970 The Centenary of the Southern Line Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin 261 291 OPENING OF THE STANTHORPE RAILWAY The Brisbane Courier Vol XXXV no 7 273 Queensland Australia 4 May 1881 p 2 Archived from the original on 17 January 2023 Retrieved 27 January 2022 via National Library of Australia Stanthorpe Post Office Register of the National Estate Australian Government Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 6 June 2015 Other Attractions Southern Downs Regional Council Archived from the original on 10 June 2015 Retrieved 10 June 2015 Stanthorpe Post Office Australian Heritage Places Inventory Archived from the original on 10 June 2015 Retrieved 10 June 2015 a b The Collecting Bug Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery The Collecting Bug Archived from the original on 3 July 2013 Retrieved 13 August 2020 The Queensland Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016 17 PDF Public Libraries Connect November 2017 Archived PDF from the original on 30 January 2018 Retrieved 19 January 2018 a b Queensland College of Wine Tourism University of Southern Queensland 19 July 2009 Archived from the original on 2 December 2010 Retrieved 26 December 2010 El Arish entry 601633 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 Masel Residence former entry 601552 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 Central Hotel entry 600830 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 Stanthorpe Post Office Place ID 105524 Australian Heritage Database Australian Government Retrieved 1 October 2018 Sundown Tin and Copper Mine entry 602209 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 Stanthorpe Soldiers Memorial entry 601632 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 Quart Pot Creek Rail Bridge entry 600829 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 Cherry Gully Tunnel entry 601517 Queensland Heritage Register Queensland Heritage Council Retrieved 13 July 2013 a b c d e State and non state school details Queensland Government 9 July 2018 Archived from the original on 21 November 2018 Retrieved 21 November 2018 Stanthorpe State School Archived from the original on 16 March 2012 Retrieved 21 November 2018 a b ACARA School Profile 2017 Archived from the original on 22 November 2018 Retrieved 22 November 2018 Stanthorpe State High School Archived from the original on 21 April 2013 Retrieved 21 November 2018 St Joseph s School Archived from the original on 30 October 2018 Retrieved 21 November 2018 Queensland College of Wine Tourism Archived from the original on 17 February 2011 Retrieved 26 December 2010 Libraries Southern Downs Regional Council Archived from the original on 10 June 2015 Retrieved 10 June 2015 Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Southern Downs Regional Council Archived from the original on 13 January 2016 Retrieved 10 June 2015 About the Stanthorpe Art Prize Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Archived from the original on 10 March 2020 Retrieved 23 September 2020 Stanthorpe Civic Centre Complex Southern Downs Regional Council Archived from the original on 10 June 2015 Retrieved 6 January 2018 Branch locations Queensland Country Women s Association Archived from the original on 26 December 2018 Retrieved 26 December 2018 Contact Us Stanthorpe Anglican Parish Queensland Stanthorpe Anglican Archived from the original on 16 April 2021 Retrieved 25 January 2022 Quart Pot Creek Queensland Government Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 10 June 2015 Stanthorpe Heritage Museum brochure Stanthorpe amp District Historical Society The Gallery Glen Alpin Gardens Archived from the original on 15 February 2017 Retrieved 27 February 2017 Artworks on display at new exhibition opening Warwick Daily News 23 February 2017 Archived from the original on 27 February 2017 Retrieved 27 February 2017 Stanthorpe Street Art Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery Archived from the original on 19 March 2020 Retrieved 23 September 2020 Australian Winemakers Show Australian Small Winemakers Show Archived from the original on 17 February 2011 Retrieved 26 December 2010 Apple amp Grape Harvest Festival Stanthorpe Festivals Association Archived from the original on 5 February 2011 Retrieved 26 December 2010 Show Listing countryshows com au Archived from the original on 6 January 2017 Retrieved 5 January 2017 theradio com au Queensland Extremes PDF Australian Bureau of Meteorology 30 September 2010 Archived PDF from the original on 13 October 2016 Retrieved 26 December 2010 Thick snow blankets parts of southern Queensland in what could be state s most significant snowfall in 30 years ABC News 17 July 2015 Archived from the original on 17 July 2015 Retrieved 17 July 2015 Sibson Ellie Rego Fidelis 16 July 2015 Thick snow blankets parts of southern Queensland in what could be state s most significant snowfall in 30 years Archived 13 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine ABC News Stanthorpe Leslie Parade Climate statistics for Australian locations Bureau of Meteorology Retrieved 12 January 2019 Hui Jin 30 July 2014 Fruit industry pioneer a priest Southern Free Times Archived from the original on 26 July 2019 Retrieved 24 November 2019 Jack Drake Bush Poet Archived from the original on 4 December 2015 Retrieved 13 January 2015 Macmaurice Robert 28 October 2014 Local life Edith Harslett Stanthorpe Border Post Retrieved 24 November 2019 via PressReader When the tough get going Stanthorpe Border Post 4 November 2014 Archived from the original on 7 October 2020 Retrieved 24 November 2019 via PressReader External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stanthorpe Queensland Stanthorpe Queensland Places Centre for the Government of Queensland University of Queensland Town map of Stanthorpe 1980 Northern part Town map of Stanthorpe 1981 Southern part Stanthorpe area photographs State Library of Queensland Stanthorpe colour photographs 2008 State Library of Queensland Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Stanthorpe Queensland amp oldid 1192916402, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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