45-577: Download coordinates as: Nambour is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Nambour had a population of 12,145 people. Nambour is 101 kilometres (63 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane . The town lies in the sub-tropical hinterland of the Sunshine Coast at the foot of the Blackall Range It
90-572: A $ 1 coin commemorating the centenary in Queensland and New South Wales. Other intended events were ongoing displays celebrating the achievements of early members, and attending Parliament House and raising concerns affecting women and families across Queensland. As at December 2018, the QWCA had over 240 branches throughout Queensland. The following list includes all branches active in December 2018, and some of
135-409: A new church was opened. Another new church opened on Sunday 2 November 1952 on the south-west corner of Currie and Bury Streets ( 26°37′41″S 152°57′33″E / 26.6281°S 152.9591°E / -26.6281; 152.9591 ( Nambour Baptist Church (1952) ) ). Circa 1970s the site was used to construct a new library. A fire in 1924 destroyed many of the timber buildings along
180-524: A new church. The timber from the demolished church was used to construct Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris) in Maroochydore as a cost-saving measure. On Sunday 16 April 1950, Archbishop James Duhig laid the foundation stone for the new St Joseph's. On Sunday 1 July 1951, Duhig returned to bless and dedicate the new St Joseph's Church. The Moreton Central Sugar Mill Cane Tramway was constructed from 1897. It
225-515: A new location in Burnside and in 1985 was renamed St John's College. The Nambour Public Library opened in 1982 and had a major refurbishment in 1998 with a minor refurbishment in 2016. Nambour Centre for Continuing Secondary Education opened on 4 February 1991. It was subsequently amalgamated into the Nambour State College. The Nambour & District Historical Museum, more widely known as
270-710: A process to formally define their boundaries and to gazette them, which is almost complete. In March 2006, only South Australia and the Northern Territory had not completed this process. The CGNA's Gazetteer of Australia recognises two types of locality: bounded and unbounded. Bounded localities include towns, villages, populated places, local government towns and unpopulated town sites, while unbounded localities include place names, road corners and bends, corners, meteorological stations, ocean place names and surfing spots. Sometimes, both localities and suburbs are referred to collectively as "address localities". In
315-427: Is a government primary and secondary (Prep–12) school for boys and girls at 1 Carroll Street ( 26°37′24″S 152°57′44″E / 26.6232°S 152.9623°E / -26.6232; 152.9623 ( Nambour State College ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 1,538 students with 147 teachers (134 full-time equivalent) and 83 non-teaching staff (60 full-time equivalent). Its primary (Prep–6) campus
360-419: Is a major subtropical fruit and nut research and extension centre. The 61 ha research facility was established in 1945, and has an office and laboratory complex, glasshouses, netted orchards, postharvest coolrooms and a biotechnology facility. With access to national and international funding sources, specialist staff often work in conjunction with investigators from other research agencies. Nambour State College
405-521: Is an arts and entertainment venue that includes cinema, music, theatre, dance and other events. The Nambour Lind Lane Theatre is another live theatre venue. The Sunshine Coast Regional Council operates a public library in Nambour at the corner of Bury and Currie Streets. The Nambour branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 10 Short Street. Nambour Wesleyan Methodist Church
450-468: Is at 165 Perwillowen Road, Perwillowen . It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia . The main shopping areas in Nambour are Nambour Plaza which has approximately 40 stores, Nambour Mill Village Shopping Centre and Centenary Square Shopping Centre. Nambour boasts a high proportion of parkland, covering approximately 9% of its total land size. This makes it one of the areas with
495-597: Is at Coronation Avenue ( 26°37′16″S 152°57′53″E / 26.6212°S 152.9646°E / -26.6212; 152.9646 ( Nambour State College – Junior School ) ). The school has a primary and secondary special education program. It also has a primary and secondary Intensive English program. St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 177 Currie Street ( 26°37′48″S 152°57′36″E / 26.6300°S 152.9601°E / -26.6300; 152.9601 ( St Joseph's Primary School ) ). In 2017,
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#1732844835541540-674: Is located on Netherton Street. The distribution network company that provides electricity to Nambour residents is Energex . On 1 July 2010, Sunshine Coast Regional Council's Water Services (along with Moreton Bay Regional Council ), moved over to the recently created water body, Unity Water. Unity Water was created by the Queensland Government as part of the State's takeover of South East Queensland's water facilities, dams and water supply networks. Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Regional Councils own 50% of Unity Water. The daily local newspaper
585-617: Is operated by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church . As at 26 October 2024, it had an enrolment of 35 students. In addition, other suburbs of Nambour include the following schools: Nambour General Hospital is located on Hospital Road and provides a range of acute and subacute services within the Sunshine Coast-Wide Bay Health Service District. The regions first major private hospital, Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, opened in 1960. It
630-675: Is split between the City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie LGAs; and Woodville , which is split between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. In unincorporated areas , localities are declared by the relevant state authority. Queensland Country Women%27s Association The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) is the Queensland chapter of the Country Women's Association in Australia. The association seeks to serve
675-723: Is the Sunshine Coast Daily which is published by APN News & Media. There is also a weekly news service provided by the Nambour Weekly which is published on Wednesdays. The Nambour Chronicle was published from 1903 until it ceased publication in the 1980s. Nambour is also in the television broadcast licence areas of Brisbane (metro), enabling most areas of the Sunshine Coast to receive the commercial Brisbane stations. Many community access stations, as well as some Brisbane stations can also be received. The Nambour Civic Centre
720-596: The 2021 census , the locality of Nambour had a population of 12,145 people. Nambour has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Another heritage listing associated with the Moreton Central Sugar Mill is the Nambour is represented by the following politicians: Nambour's primary industry has been sugar , with extensive cane fields surrounding the town, and the Moreton Central Sugar Mill in
765-451: The Country. 6. To secure better provision for the safeguarding of Public Health especially of children, and the securing of more adequate Medical and Hospital facilities for Country Districts. There was a call for a design for a badge and the winner was Mabel Chandler of Burra Burri who proposed the letters CWA within a large letter "Q"; this design is still used as the organisation's logo. It
810-725: The Nambour Museum began with an opening ceremony held on 20 April 1996. In the 2011 census , the locality of Nambour had a population of 10,221 people. In the 2016 census , the locality of Nambour had a population of 11,187 people. 52.9% of the population were female and 47.1% were male. The median age was 40 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 4.4% of the population. 77.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 4.0% and New Zealand 3.6%. 87.7% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 33.5%, Catholic 16.0% and Anglican 13.5%. In
855-629: The QCWA Bundaberg Younger Set established in mid-2008. Membership is for girls and women up to 25 years-of-age, although one set in 1930 allowed 'any girl or unmarried woman' as eligible for membership. In 2012 the QWC celebrated its 90th birthday. The Queensland chapter was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2017 the QWCA created its own perfume, '1922', to mark its 95th anniversary. It
900-668: The QWCA received a Queensland Greats Award from the Queensland Government . On 8–11 August 1922, the Brisbane Women's Club held an open conference for countrywomen in Brisbane's Albert Hall during the Exhibition (a time when many country people visited Brisbane). The conference was opened by Lady Forster, wife of Australian Governor-General and the Queensland Governor Matthew Nathan attended. On 11 August 1922,
945-831: The Queen's Birthday Honours List, Jean Eva Anderson of Ballater Station at Stamford was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her "service to the community of Hughenden, particularly through the Country Womens Association". She had given 52 years of service to the Hughenden branch. Her award was presented to her by the then Governor of Queensland , Quentin Bryce . [REDACTED] Media related to Queensland Country Women's Association at Wikimedia Commons State Library of Queensland holds
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#1732844835541990-770: The State," and "Now that the Government has placed certain of the Western hospitals under board control, it would be a comfort to expectant mothers of the West if the Government would include hostels for these waiting mothers in the Hospitals Board scheme." The following list does not include hostels managed, but not owned, by the QCWA. In 1935 Fairfax was appointed an Officer of the British Empire in recognition of her service. Alice Berry
1035-643: The Throne, Service to the country, Through country women, By country women, For country women". A creed was also made: Branches were grouped within a division, within the State body. Western Division included Roma and Trenhed. The Southern Region was rearranged by 1945 to form new divisions such as the Gympie and South Burnett. The new Maranoa Division looked after 29 branches including Dalby and Wandoan. Queensland's Younger Sets were formed by April 1928 in Warwick , with
1080-511: The association were broad but included some specific items: 1. To improve welfare and conditions of women and children in the country 2. To draw together all women, girls, and children in Country Districts. 3. To bring opportunities for recreation and enjoyment within reach of all Members. 4. To encourage the active study of Local, Municipal and State affairs and to promote a wise and kindly spirit. 5. To improve educational facilities in
1125-456: The boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to, a larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike
1170-470: The creek in the area now known as Nambour. At this camp, the Aboriginal workers requested that Petrie brand them with his logging symbol. With a piece of prepared glass, he cut his logging symbol of a P inside a circle into each of the men's arms. These Aboriginal workers, as well as local Maroochy men such as Puram, worked hard, returning frequently with Petrie to build the roadway, fell the timber and transport
1215-438: The first instance, decisions about the names and boundaries of suburbs and localities are made by the local council in which they are located based on criteria such as community recognition. Local council decisions are, however, subject to approval by the state's geographical names board. The boundaries of some suburbs and localities overlap two or more local government areas (LGAs). Examples of this are Adamstown Heights , which
1260-410: The former branches. (Note, if dates of founding and disbanding are not known, dates of known activity/inactivity are used to assist in identifying actual founding/disbanding.) (founded) Several CWAs maintained and built houses for the use of visiting members, including: At the 1945 State Conference in Brisbane the two following resolutions carried: "That the QCWA adopt a hostel scheme throughout
1305-473: The highest percentage of parkland in the Sunshine Coast region. Nambour has a number of amateur sporting clubs including: Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with
1350-451: The interests of women and children in rural areas in Australia through a network of local branches. Established in 1922, local branches provide friendship and mutual support to their members while contributing to the betterment of life in their local communities. Over time, many branches have evolved to include support for wider issues such as domestic violence campaigns and fund-raising for international initiatives such as orphanages. In 2019
1395-553: The logs downriver. The Nambour area had its first permanent European settlement in 1870. The town was then still just called Petrie's Creek. Maroochy Provisional School opened on 13 October 1879. It was renamed Nambour Provisional School in 1891. It became Nambour State School in 1897. It had a secondary school department from circa 1940 until 2 February 1953, when Nambour State High School opened on 2 February 1953. Petrie's Creek Post Office opened on 1 June 1888 (a receiving office had been open from 1885, originally known as Carrollo) and
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1440-826: The main street. The Nambour branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association was founded on 1 November 1928. In 1931 they established their QCWA Rest Rooms in the Shire Hall. In September 1958 they officially opened their own building at 10 Short Street (still in use today). Nambour Hospital opened as Maroochy District Hospital in 1930, renamed Nambour General Hospital in 1958. Historical milestones for Nambour Hospital were as follows: Block 1 completed (1975), Block 2 completed (1986), dialysis unit opens (1989), Block 6 opened (1993–95), Block 7 built (1998), and Block 1 demolished (2023) for redevelopment. Much of Nambour Hospital's acute services relocated to Sunshine Coast University Hospital upon its opening in 2017. St Joseph's Primary School
1485-617: The outcome of the conference was to establish the Queensland Country Women's Association. Ruth Fairfax was elected the first president. The first meeting of the Toowoomba branch was held at the Toowoomba Town Hall on 12 September 1922. Fairfax attended and spoke about the objectives of the organisation. The meeting resolved to hold a conference as soon as there were sufficient representatives to attend. The objectives of
1530-419: The red-flowering bottle brush Callistemon viminalis . In 1862, Tom Petrie with 25 Turrbal and Kabi Kabi men including Ker-Walli, Wanangga and Billy Dinghy entered Petrie's Creek with the view to exploit the large cedar growing in the vicinity. They encountered some resident Aboriginal people with whom they had a traditional ceremony together. Petrie's group afterwards made a permanent logging camp further up
1575-514: The school had an enrolment of 396 students with 23 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 19 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent). The Nambour campus of OneSchool Global (formerly known as the Agnew School) is a private primary and secondary school (3–12) for boys and girls at 281 Windsor Road ( 26°37′15″S 152°56′04″E / 26.6209°S 152.9345°E / -26.6209; 152.9345 ( OneSchool Global ) ). It
1620-493: The town centre. The mill itself began operating in 1897 until it was closed in 2003. The future of the sugar industry in the area is in doubt, with a number of former cane farms being converted to grazing cattle, turf farms or sold to property developers. Other industries in the area include tourism , and the growing of tropical fruits. Situated near Nambour is the Queensland Government's Maroochy Research Station which
1665-637: The use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and the Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been
1710-421: Was decided that the silver and royal blue should be adopted as the colours for the organisation. Many QCWA buildings or 'rest rooms' are painted royal blue and white to approximate the chosen colours. In the 1930s the association held the motto "With loyalty to the Throne, service to the country, through country women, by country women, for country women". By 1950 this was given as "Honour to God, Loyalty to
1755-421: Was officially opened by Archbishop Robert Dunne . It was at 177 Currie Street ( 26°37′48″S 152°57′37″E / 26.6300°S 152.9604°E / -26.6300; 152.9604 ( St Joseph's Catholic Church ) ) on a 5-acre (2.0 ha) site donated by Daniel Currie (after whom Currie Street was named). It was 30 by 20 feet (9.1 by 6.1 m). Circa 1950, it was demolished to make way for
1800-571: Was opened on 2 February 1925 by the Good Samaritan Sisters . From 1940 to 1977 it also provided secondary schooling, an arrangement that ended when St Joseph's High School was established in 1977. Nambour State High School opened on 2 February 1953. Nambour Infants State School opened on 23 January 1961 and closed on 12 December 1980. In 1977 the Catholic Education Office established St Joseph's High School. In 1979 it moved to
1845-559: Was promoted from Officer (OBE) of the Order of the British Empire to Dame Commander (DBE) of the order on 1 January 1960 for "services to country women". On 11 June 1960 in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, Honoria Christina Atherton was awarded the Order of the British Empire - Officer (Civil) (Imperial) "in recognition of service to the Qld Country Women's Association." On 9 June 2003 in
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1890-503: Was released at 2017 Ekka and was developed by Damask Perfumery in Brisbane . The artwork and branding of the bottle was supplied by Brisbane watercolour artist Michelle Grayson. In 2019 the QWCA received a Queensland Greats Award from the Queensland Government . In 2022 the QCWA celebrated their centenary year. As part of the celebrations, in early February, the Perth Mint launched
1935-556: Was renamed Nambour by 1890. In 1890 the Maroochy Divisional Board was established. In 1891, the North Coast railway to Brisbane was completed, and at its opening Petrie's Creek was renamed "Nambour", after the Nambour cattle station. However, it was not until 16 December 1963 when the new Nambour railway station was opened by the Government for Transport Gordon Chalk . On Monday 2 January 1893, St Joseph's Catholic Church
1980-507: Was the administrative centre and capital of the Maroochy Shire and is now the administrative centre of the Sunshine Coast Region . The greater Nambour region includes surrounding suburbs such as Burnside , Coes Creek , and Perwillowen . Nambour–Mapleton Road exits to the west and Nambour–Bli Bli Road to the east. The name is derived from the Aboriginal word "naamba", referring to
2025-580: Was used to transport passengers and sugar cane. The tramway closed at the end of 2001. Much of the track and signal lighting still remains. A section of the track can still be seen in central Nambour along the roadway of Mill, Currie and Howard Streets. Nambour Baptist Church opened in July 1914 on the corner of Currie Street and Mill Street (approx 26°37′36″S 152°57′32″E / 26.6268°S 152.9588°E / -26.6268; 152.9588 ( Nambour Baptist Church (1921) ) ). On 25 August 1921
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