39-410: Graceville can refer to: Australia Graceville, Queensland , a suburb of Brisbane Graceville railway station, Brisbane Graceville Memorial Park Graceville Uniting Church United States Graceville, Florida Graceville, Minnesota Graceville Township, Big Stone County, Minnesota [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
78-451: A Board of three Commissioners was appointed to reduce political influence. This was reduced back to a single Commissioner in September 1895. Note: from 1 July 1991 the position of Commissioner for Railways ceased to exist, replaced by a Chief Executive Officer, reporting to a board of Directors. QR operates urban and interurban rail services throughout South East Queensland as part of
117-510: A Queensland Rail group. Under the revised arrangements Queensland Rail Limited retained assets and liabilities and staff were transferred to the QRTA. As a result of transferring the staff to the QRTA, the government moved those employees from the federal industrial relations system to the state-based industrial relations system, giving the state more control over industrial arrangements. In November 2013, five labour unions commenced legal proceedings in
156-580: A Shire in 1903 which contained the suburb of Graceville. In 1925, the Shire of Sherwood was amalgamated into the City of Brisbane . In December 1887, allotments in re-subdivisions 1 to 227 of subdivision 2 of portion 17, County of Stanley, Parish of Oxley, of "Graceville Park Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by R.J. Cottell, Auctioneer. A map advertising the auction states the estate includes Park Road, White Street, and Alfred Street. The classified advertisement for
195-513: A contract from Duralie Colliery to Stratford Mine. Another coal contract was won in late 2003 for the haulage of coal from Newstan Colliery, Fassifern to Vales Point Power Station . In 2004, Interail began running Brisbane to Melbourne and Sydney to Melbourne intermodal services. In June 2005, Queensland Rail acquired the CRT Group . In June 2006, the Western Australian business of
234-735: A number of sporting clubs, including Queensland Railways Department Queensland Rail ( QR ) is a railway operator in Queensland , Australia. Queensland Rail is owned by the Queensland Government , and operates both suburban and interurban rail services in South East Queensland, as well as long-distance passenger train services connecting Brisbane to regional Queensland. QR also owns and maintains rolling stock, in addition to approximately 6,600 kilometres (4,101 mi) of track and related infrastructure. Queensland Railways
273-715: Is at 215 Oxley Road ( 27°31′14″S 152°58′44″E / 27.5206°S 152.9790°E / -27.5206; 152.9790 ( Graceville Uniting Church ) ). It is part of the South Moreton Presbytery of the Uniting Church in Australia . Graceville Memorial Oval, which has the Memorial for the soldiers who died in wars that lived in the area, and also serves as the home of both Western Suburbs Cricket Club and Wests Taylor Bridge Rugby Club. Graceville has
312-752: Is bordered by the Brisbane River to the North-East and West, Oxley Creek to the East, Chelmer to the North and Sherwood to the South. The suburb is centred on Graceville railway station ( 27°31′14″S 152°58′33″E / 27.5206°S 152.9759°E / -27.5206; 152.9759 ( Graceville railway station ) ) on the Ipswich railway line , and is predominantly residential, with houses generally being in
351-455: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Graceville, Queensland Download coordinates as: Graceville is a suburb in the City of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Graceville had a population of 4,764 people. Graceville is located 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) south-west of the Brisbane CBD , and
390-470: The 2016 census , Graceville had a population of 4,634 people. In the 2021 census , Graceville had a population of 4,764 people. Graceville has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Graceville State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 23 Acacia Avenue ( 27°31′03″S 152°58′43″E / 27.5175°S 152.9787°E / -27.5175; 152.9787 ( Graceville State School ) ). In 2017,
429-803: The Australian Railroad Group was purchased. QR was responsible for all Queensland freight services, and from 2002 operated interstate services under the Australian Railroad Group , Interail and QR National brands. These were all spun out into a separate entity in July 2010, and later privatised as Aurizon . In June 2009, the Queensland Government announced the privatisation of Queensland Rail's freight business. This resulted in Queensland Rail's freight assets being transferred to QR National (now Aurizon ) from 1 July 2010. In April 2013,
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#1732845329069468-688: The High Court of Australia alleging that the QRTA was subject to the federal industrial jurisdiction rather than the state system. In April 2015, the court ruled the QRTA was subject to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the federal industrial relations jurisdiction. The Commissioners of the Queensland Railways were: Note: from 29 April 1869 to 15 July 1870, the Secretary for Public Works was appointed Commissioner for Railways. Note: from 29 July 1889
507-545: The Queensland Parliament passed the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Bill 2013 that restructured Queensland Rail. The explanatory notes published for the bill outlined that the existing Queensland Rail Limited entity would remain although no longer be a government-owned corporation and that entity would become a subsidiary of a new Queensland Rail Transit Authority (QRTA), in effect creating
546-739: The Queenslander style. The main roads in Graceville are Oxley Road, Graceville Avenue and Honour Avenue. The suburb also has a number of parks including Simpson's Playground, Graceville Memorial Park, and Faulkner Park. A Baptist chapel opened near the junction of Oxley Creek and the Brisbane River on Sunday 22 May 1864. It was on land donated by John and Thomas Strong (approx 27°31′27″S 152°59′37″E / 27.5242°S 152.9937°E / -27.5242; 152.9937 ( Oxley Creek Baptist chapel (former) ) ). The Oxley Creek chapel
585-643: The Translink network. Rail services operate on twelve lines, Beenleigh , Caboolture , Cleveland , Doomben , Exhibition , Ferny Grove , Gold Coast , Ipswich-Rosewood , Redcliffe Peninsula , Shorncliffe , Springfield and Sunshine Coast . QR operate these with the Electric Multiple Units (EMU) , Suburban Multiple Units (SMU) , Interurban Multiple Units (IMU) and New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) class electric multiple units . Queensland Rail operate five long-distance passenger rail services, under
624-431: The "Greenfield Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by Charlton, Elliot and Sons. A map advertising the auction states that the estate was "within easy walking distance of Graceville Station". The classified advertisement for the auction states the estate was in "easy walking distance to station, good train service, water and electric light". Graceville Baptist Church opened on Saturday 22 January 1927. The building
663-607: The Brisbane network with the coal networks via the North Coast line . The project was to be carried out in four stages: In September 1999, Queensland Rail was rebranded as QR. In March 2002, Queensland Rail purchased Northern Rivers Railroad and rebranded it Interail , fulfilling a long-held ambition of expanding beyond its state borders. In March 2003, Queensland Rail entered the Hunter Valley coal market when Interail commenced
702-486: The Graceville population was 37 years of age, the same as the national median. 77.1% of people living in Graceville were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 4.4%, New Zealand 2.9%, United States of America 1.1%, Scotland 0.9%, South Africa 0.8%. 89.4% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 0.8% Vietnamese, 0.7% Mandarin, 0.6% Polish, 0.5% German, 0.5% Cantonese. In
741-1103: The United Kingdom, Baldwin Locomotive Works of the United States, as well as Australian manufacturers Clyde Engineering , Evans, Anderson, Phelan & Co , Islington Railway Workshops , Newport Workshops , Phoenix Engine Company, Toowoomba Foundry and Walkers Limited . It also built some in-house at North Ipswich Railway Workshops . In 1936, the company owned 750 locomotives, 67 railcars, 998 coaches, 94 mail cars , 177 brake vans and 18.699 goods wagons. Dieselisation commenced in 1952 with early purchases being imported from GE Transportation and English Electric , before standardising on locally made products from A Goninan & Co , Clyde Engineering, English Electric and Walkers Limited. Electric locomotives were purchased from Clyde Engineering, Walkers Limited and Siemens . Electric multiple units have been purchased from Walkers Limited, Downer Rail and Bombardier Transportation ,
780-562: The auction states the estate had "Cool, invigorating breeze, every allotment ready to build on, right aspect, abundance of fresh air, charming views, exclusive neighbourhood." On 24 April 1926, the "Memorial Park Estate" was advertised by Realty Development Co. Ltd. The advertisements in the Telegraph included a "catch-phrase" competition with first prize being a block of land in the Memorial Park Estate. In June 1926, 43 allotments of
819-513: The auction states the estate is "only a stone's throw from the Railway Station and "is a splendid piece of ground, with a gentle slope to the river." In December 1911, 207 allotments of the "Graceville Estate" were advertised to be auctioned by Currie, Buchanan & Co. Ltd. Auctioneers. A map advertising the auction states that the estate was "situated within easy walking distance of Graceville Railway Station". The classified advertisement for
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#1732845329069858-797: The brand name Queensland Rail Traveltrain: Connecting road coach services are operated. Annual patronage all travel and tourism servies in 2022-23 was 690,000. In 2007/08, the subsidy for the Brisbane-Cairns route (NCL) was $ 130 million, or $ 900 per passenger. In 2001/02 it was $ 270 million. Queensland Rail also operate two tourist services: Queensland Rail operated many named trains including: QR sourced steam locomotives from many manufacturers including Armstrong Whitworth , Avonside Engine Company , Beyer, Peacock & Company , Dübs & Co , Kitson & Co , Nasmyth, Wilson & Co , Neilson and Company , North British Locomotive Company , Vulcan Foundry and Yorkshire Engine Company all of
897-572: The decision was made, it is understandable. The network evolved as a series of isolated networks. It wasn't until the completion of the North Coast line in December 1924 that all were joined. The exception was the Normanton to Croydon line which always remained isolated. At its peak in 1932, the network totaled 10,500 kilometres (6,524 mi). Changing transport patterns resulted in the closure of many development branch lines from 1948 onwards, but at
936-690: The fleet and retiring of the remaining EMU and ICE units. 4 Stored 1 Under overhaul QR owned locomotives include 1724, 1725 (stored), 1732, 1734 (overhaul)*, 1738, 1744*, 1746, 1751 (stored)*, 1752 (stored), 1754 (stored), 1764*, 1771* and 1774* *Locomotives in Kuranda Scenic Railway livery 2 Rebuilt 1 Rebuilt 1 Stored 1 Under construction 1 Planned 1263 donated by ARHS(QLD). Stored in Townsville pending transport. SXV from Set 38 stored in bogie shop. 1650 donated by ARHS(QLD). Stored in good condition after partial restoration initiated by
975-413: The government's desire for the fastest possible construction timeframe at the least cost. This resulted in the adoption of sharper curves and a lower axle load than was considered possible using the standard gauge, and an assessment at the time put the cost of a narrow gauge line from Ipswich to Toowoomba at 25% of the cost of a standard gauge line. In a colony with a non-indigenous population of 30,000 when
1014-683: The latter of two which are still present in Queensland to this day. With the closure of many rural branch lines in the 1990s there was excess motive power on the QR and it was chosen to standardise by using Clyde based diesel locomotives. Most, if not all of the English Electric locomotives were withdrawn by 2000. In June 2021 QR announced that it had shortlisted 3 applicants ( Alstom , CAF and Downer Rail ) to manufacture 20 (later expanded to 65) new electric multiple units . These will allow for expansion of
1053-483: The line largely followed the alignment surveyed by a private company, the Moreton Bay Tramway Company , which had proposed to build a 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) standard gauge horse-drawn tramway but had been unable to raise funds to do so beyond an initial start on earthworks. The adoption of a narrow gauge was controversial at the time and was largely predicated by
1092-449: The networks, an ageing diesel-electric locomotive fleet and the increase in diesel fuel costs. By early 1983, a decision had been made to electrify the networks and by early 1984, contracts were already starting to be let for the new locomotives and other works for the project. The decision was made to electrify with the 25 kV AC railway electrification system as used on the Brisbane suburban network. This would allow future connection of
1131-540: The previous custodian. 1651 donated by ARHS(QLD). Stored pending restoration. This table only includes locomotives owned by Queensland Rail. QR also hires locomotives from Aurizon as required. From its inception, QR's primary workshops were the North Ipswich Railway Workshops . It was replaced by the Redbank Railway Workshops in the 1960s. The Mayne Yard rail precinct is now
1170-427: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Graceville&oldid=658826621 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
1209-551: The same time the main lines were upgraded to provide contemporary services, and from the 1970s an extensive network of new lines was developed, particularly to service export coal mines. Commencing in November 1979, the Brisbane suburban network was electrified . In 1978, discussions were commenced on the possible electrification of the Blackwater and Goonyella coal networks. This was due to an expected increase in coal traffic across
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1248-539: The school had an enrolment of 267 students with 23 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 15 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent). There are no secondary schools in Graceville. The nearest government secondary school are Corinda State High School in Corinda to the south and Indooroopilly State High School in Indooroopilly to the north. There are two shopping precincts in the suburb: Graceville Uniting Church
1287-462: The school had an enrolment of 761 students with 58 teachers (44 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (14 full-time equivalent). Christ the King School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 7 Randolph Street ( 27°31′11″S 152°58′39″E / 27.5197°S 152.9774°E / -27.5197; 152.9774 ( Christ the King School ) ). In 2017,
1326-522: Was 31 by 21 feet (9.4 by 6.4 m) in size and could seat 100 people. Graceville State School opened on 13 August 1928. Graceville Uniting Church was opened in 1930. It was designed and built by local contractor Walter Taylor . It is a noted landmark in the suburb. Christ the King Catholic Primary School opened on 25 January 1937 with an initial 60 students with four Presentation Sisters as teachers. St Peter's Anglican Church
1365-619: Was also used by other denominations, particularly the Presbyterians. It is unclear when the chapel closed but it is no longer extant. The suburb takes its name from its railway station, which in turn was named on 4 February 1875 by the Queensland Railways Department after Grace Grimes, the daughter of Samuel Grimes . In 1879, the local government area of Yeerongpilly Division was created. In 1891, parts of Yeerongpilly Division were excised to create Sherwood Division becoming
1404-428: Was dedicated on 1 July 1956 by Venerable Frank Knight. Its last service was held on 27 February 1982. It was on Graceville Avenue (approx 27°31′20″S 152°59′00″E / 27.5221°S 152.9832°E / -27.5221; 152.9832 ( St Peter's Anglican Church (former) ) ). In the 2011 census , Graceville recorded a population of 4,213 people, 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The median age of
1443-559: Was seen as a priority. As adequate river transport was already established between the capital Brisbane and the then separate settlement of Ipswich , the railway commenced from the latter locality and the initial section, built over the relatively flat, easy country opened to Bigge's Camp , at the eastern base of the Little Liverpool Range , on 31 July 1865. Called the Main Line , the only significant engineering work on that section
1482-602: Was the bridge over the Bremer River to North Ipswich. Tunneling excavation through the Little Liverpool Range delayed the opening of the next section to Gatton by 10 months, but the line was opened to Toowoomba in 1867, the ascent of the Main Range being the reason for the adoption of narrow gauge. Built by the Queensland Government to the unusual (for the time) gauge of 1,067 mm ( 3 ft 6 in ),
1521-427: Was the first operator in the world to adopt a narrow gauge (in this case 1,067 mm or 3 ft 6 in ) for a main line, and this remains the system-wide gauge in Queensland. The colony of Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859, and the new government was keen to facilitate development and immigration. Improved transport to the fertile Darling Downs region situated west of Toowoomba
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