47-510: The Queanbeyan Observer was an English language newspaper published from 1884 until 1915 in Queanbeyan , New South Wales, Australia by John Gale. The Queanbeyan Observer has had various name changes over the years including through mergers. Beginning publication in 1884 it merged with The Queanbeyan Age in 1915. Its new title was The Queanbeyan Age and the Queanbeyan Observer and it
94-442: A Station Master's office, parcels room, ladies waiting room and bathrooms to the other side. The station buildings are constructed of brick with a painted finish and quoining to building corners. The roofs are gabled and clad in corrugated iron with corbelled brick chimneys and gable vents. The main building features a transverse gable to each end. Gable ends feature decorative timber barge boards with central circular vents and
141-457: A camping and off-road vehicle show. Queanbeyan Basketball Stadium is based on Southbar Road in the suburb of Karabar and is the main venue used for indoor sports like basketball and netball. On 3 December, Queanbeyan hosts an annual Festival of Ability as part of the Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign, celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities . The event attracts more than 3,500 people and
188-541: A fine example of a first class station building, similar in design to other station designs from this period in NSW. Other items including the Station Master's residence, signal box, signal frame, gangers shed, turntable, water column and water tank, demonstrate widespread late 19th and early 20th Century railway customs, activities and design in NSW and are representative of similar items that are found in other railway sites across
235-469: A group of three arched windows below. The platform and rear verandahs have timber posts with curved iron brackets . Timber panelled French doors and timber double hung sash windows have moulded surrounds. A recent study by Australian Museum Consulting, commissioned by Sydney Trains, found that Queanbeyan Station is one of only eleven remaining stations in the New South Wales train network that has
282-464: A large and significant retail market in roses, which are sourced from the local district. Queanbeyan is served by NSW TrainLink Xplorer which runs several times each day between Canberra and Sydney, calling at heritage listed Queanbeyan railway station . NSW TrainLink also operates regional coaches via Queanbeyan city. Regional coach services to the coast and Canberra are also provided by Rixons Buses and Murrays . Air services are available at
329-428: A precast concrete platform structure. All remaining precast platforms in the network are in poor condition or are likely to require reconstruction or demolition in the future. Discussions with Sydney Trains Heritage Division indicate that Queanbeyan Station has been identified as a good location to provide interpretation of this rare and endangered platform type. Interpretation is a conservation strategy that would mitigate
376-811: A seat in the legislative assembly of the colony of NSW. On 28 November 1837 the Colonial Secretary announced the appointment of Captain Alured Tasker Faunce as resident police magistrate at Queanbeyan. His homestead, called Dodsworth, was situated on the banks of the Queanbeyan river opposite the town. The town plan was laid out by surveyor James Larmer , in 1838. Traces of gold were discovered in 1851 and lead and silver mines also flourished briefly. Settlers were harassed by bushrangers , of which James Shaw, William Millet, and John Rueben, John Tennant , Jacky Jacky , Frank Gardiner and Ben Hall were some of
423-492: A sideshow alley, art and craft displays, cooking exhibits, an agricultural pavilion and livestock exhibitions. Also held is a Showgirl, Miss Junior Showgirl and Tiny Tots competition. Seiffert Oval is one of the largest stadia in the region. In February, the Queanbeyan Showground plays host to the annual "Convoy for Kids" to aid cancer research. The event is widely supported by community groups, regional businesses and
470-836: Is a city in south-eastern New South Wales , Australia, located adjacent to the Australian Capital Territory in the Southern Tablelands region. Located on the Queanbeyan River , the city is the council seat of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council . At the 2021 census , the Queanbeyan part of the Canberra–Queanbeyan built-up area had a population of 37,511. Queanbeyan's economy is based on light construction, manufacturing, service, retail and agriculture. Canberra , Australia's capital,
517-532: Is a community celebration, acknowledging the strengths, skills and achievements of people with a disability in the Queanbeyan region. Queanbeyan hosts several car shows through the year among them being Shannons Wheels in March 2020, and "Terribly British Day" in early December, a car and bike show that has been held in the Australian Capital Territory region since 1975. The show was in years past held on
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#1733085458222564-673: Is a small but modern facility providing Maternity, Emergency and some Community Health services. Queanbeyan has an ambulance station, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, community centre, performing arts centre, a public library and several parks. The city's local bus service is CDC Canberra , which connects Queanbeyan and its suburbs to City Interchange and Woden Interchange in Canberra, as well as other towns in NSW including Bungendore and Yass . After police operations at 8 Farrer Place were moved to temporary accommodation in Morisset Street,
611-492: Is frequently used by Canberra Railway Museum specials. The heritage-listed complex includes the type 5, first class brick station building (1887), the brick platform, weatherboard signal box with skillion roof (1920s), the stationmaster's residence at 43 Henderson Road (1887), the F-frame signal cabin with flat roof and hardiplank boards, the turntable (1926), water column , water tank and small ganger's shed . Queanbeyan
658-406: Is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. The site has aesthetic significance as a railway precinct that retains several original items that demonstrate railway design in the 1880s. The 1887 station building is a fine example of a Victorian first class station building with fabric and fine detailing typical of
705-571: Is located 15 kilometres (9 miles) to the west, and Queanbeyan is a commuter town . The word Queanbeyan is the anglicised form of Quinbean , an Aboriginal word meaning "clear waters" . The first inhabitants of Queanbeyan were the Ngambri peoples of the Walgalu Nation. The town grew from a squattage held by ex- convict and inn keeper, Timothy Beard, on the banks of the Molonglo River in what
752-409: Is now Oaks Estate . The town centre of Queanbeyan is located on the Queanbeyan River , a tributary of the Molonglo River and approximately 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) south-southeast of Oaks Estate. Queanbeyan was officially proclaimed a township in 1838 when the population was about 50. The local parish was also known by that name and later still the member for the electorate of Queanbeyan held
799-455: Is the largest and most elaborate station building on the Bombala Line. The station buildings at Queanbeyan present as a symmetrical layout and elevation, with a central waiting room with two single storey structures to either side connected by small pavilions. The plan of the station features a central waiting room flanked by a kitchen, storeroom, refreshment room and dining room to one side; and
846-489: The Canberra Monaro Express divided at Queanbeyan with separate portions for Canberra and Cooma . Part of the goods yard was transferred to Council for community use c. 1999 Queanbeyan is served by three daily NSW TrainLink Xplorer services in each direction operating between Sydney and Canberra . NSW TrainLink also operate a road coach service from Queanbeyan to Cootamundra . The station
893-454: The 2011 census , the former city of Queanbeyan had a population of 37,991. The suburb of Queanbeyan (central Queanbeyan) had a population of 6,409 in 2021. Queanbeyan has two light manufacturing/industrial precincts centred on Gilmore Road and Yass Road. The Queanbeyan Solar Farm with 720 solar panels has a generating capacity of 50 kW, and is located in the Yass Road area. Queanbeyan has
940-652: The Black Mountain . The town is served by these radio stations: The local newspaper is The Queanbeyan Age . Federally, Queanbeyan lies within the electorate of Eden-Monaro , currently held by Kristy McBain representing the Australian Labor Party . At a state level, Queanbeyan is the major population centre in the seat of Monaro , held by Steve Whan of the New South Wales Labor Party since May 2023. The Choirboys song 'Struggle Town'
987-656: The Bombala line in New South Wales , Australia. It serves the town of Queanbeyan . Queanbeyan station opened on 8 September 1887 when the Bombala line was extended from Bungendore . It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The construction contract for the Bungendore to Michelago section was awarded to Alex Johnston on 27 May 1884. The station location chosen
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#17330854582221034-464: The 1885 roadside station building and c. 1887 Station Master's residence. The station building is particularly significant, being a fine example of a Victorian first class station building. The station building is the largest and most ornate of the station buildings on the Bombala Line, signifying Queanbeyan as an important location in Southern NSW, even prior to the declaration of Canberra as
1081-865: The Australian Defence Forces's HQ Joint Operations Command has been based adjacent to the Kowen district of the Australian Capital Territory , just south of the Kings Highway , about 15 km east of Queanbeyan, and 15 km south of Bungendore, New South Wales . Queanbeyan has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Queanbeyan has three government high schools: Queanbeyan High, Karabar High and Jerrabomberra High. Queanbeyan primary schools include Queanbeyan South Public School, Queanbeyan West Public School, Queanbeyan East Public School, Queanbeyan Public School, Jerrabomberra Public School and St Gregory's Primary School . The Queanbeyan District Hospital
1128-567: The Sub-Inspector of Per Way (1891), small loading bank provided (1891), engine shed built (1896), gantry crane installed (1903) unloading bank built, and laying in a siding for unloading materials for the Canberra Branch railway line (1913), crossing laid in to Canberra Branch and locomotive water supply increased by 810kL (1924), ash pit built (1927), 60' turntable transferred from Nimmitabel to Queanbeyan (1926), portable workshop provided for
1175-529: The capital's residents crossed the border to drink at one of Queanbeyan's hotels. Queanbeyan was granted city status on 7 July 1972. On 21 July 1975 the Queen's Bridge was opened. This bridge took pressure off the existing bridge in linking Monaro Street directly to the east. From 1982 to 1989, the Canberra Raiders rugby league team played their home games in Queanbeyan, at Seiffert Oval . Since December 2008,
1222-450: The disastrous season of 1887 when crops had failed after heavy Christmas rains. At the height of its rural prosperity Queanbeyan boasted sixteen public houses and six flourmills powered by wind, water, horse and steam. The Royal Hotel on Monaro Street opened in 1926. In Canberra alcohol was prohibited from 1911, at the time of the territory's foundation, until 1928, when Federal Parliament had relocated from Melbourne. In that period many of
1269-498: The emergency services. The event attracts hundreds of commercial vehicles, trucks, prime movers and bushfire brigade vehicles. The highlight of the afternoon is the sounding of horns, which can be heard for miles around. Other regular events throughout the year include the Rodeo in March which was in its 20th year in 2020, but was cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Field Days, and
1316-605: The event moved over the border to the Queanbeyan Showground on 27–29 October. In 2021 a scaled-down, 2 day, version of the Canberra-based National Folk Festival , cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia , titled "Good Folk", was held in Queanbeyan, across Saturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April. Queanbeyan receives five free-to-air television networks relayed from Canberra that broadcast from
1363-587: The junction for the lines going to Canberra and Bombala . The town is served by the thrice-daily NSW TrainLink Xplorer service between Canberra and Sydney. William James Farrer , the wheat experimentalist, established Queanbeyan's reputation as an agricultural district with his famous "Federation" rust-free strain, developed on his property "Lambrigg" at Tharwa . Farrer's work was only slowly recognised elsewhere in Australia, but local farmers supported him, particularly in his development of "Blount's Lambrigg", another strain which in 1889 gave hope to farmers after
1410-621: The lawns of Old Parliament House . In March 2008, the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre – the Q – became the new home for the Queanbeyan Players who have provided over thirty years of live theatre and dramatic entertainment for the Queanbeyan community. Canberra's Harmonie German Club holds an Oktoberfest over a three-day period every year in October. Previously held at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), in 2017
1457-444: The local area. The site is significant for its ability to contribute to the local community's sense of place, is a distinctive feature of the daily life of many community members, and provides a connection to the local community's past. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of cultural or natural places/environments in New South Wales. The station building has representative significance as
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1504-493: The loss of significant fabric and technical value of the platform at this site. The two signalling structures are simple square structures with single pitch roofs clad in corrugated iron and timber framed walls clad in weatherboard (1920s) or hardiplank. The brick Station Master's residence features a standard L-shaped plan with symmetrical front facade with full width verandah, a hipped roof clad in corrugated iron, and corbelled brick chimneys. The station group including
1551-464: The more notorious. In 1836, a Post Office was established. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited (CBC, now part of the National Australia Bank ) opened in Queanbeyan on 19 September 1859. The Bank of New South Wales began service in Queanbeyan in 1878. The Golden Age (now The Queanbeyan Age ) was Queanbeyan's first newspaper and was founded in 1860 by John Gale . In 1880
1598-439: The nation's capital. Queanbeyan railway station was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. The place has historic significance demonstrating the late 19th century development of the NSW railways. The site includes several items dating from
1645-521: The nearby (10 km) Canberra Airport . Local bus services (including cross border services to Canberra and Canberra Airport) are provided by CDC Canberra . Queanbeyan has a number of sports teams that play in local sports competitions. The Queanbeyan Show, which started over 100 years ago, is held annually at the Queanbeyan Showground in November over two days. There are equestrian events,
1692-529: The old station, opened in July 1978, was demolished starting in February 2019. Construction of the new A$ 24 million station began in November 2019, completion was due January 2021. The station became fully operational in March 2021, and was officially opened on 26 April 2021. At the 2021 census , the Queanbeyan part of the Canberra–Queanbeyan built-up area had a population of 37,511 (this did not include Googong ). At
1739-400: The opening of the line at Queanbeyan in 1887 and has significance demonstrating the layout of a late 19th Century railway station. The station building as the largest and most ornate station on the line is particularly significant in demonstrating the importance of Queanbeyan as an important location in Southern NSW, even prior to the declaration of Canberra as the national capital. The place
1786-445: The period. The 1887 Station Master's residence is a good example of a standard Victorian railway residence. The place has strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in New South Wales for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. The site is of social significance to the local community on account of its lengthy association for providing an important source of employment, trade and social interaction for
1833-551: The policy of using cheaper construction materials. Queanbeyan Station was designed. The platform was built on the Down (south) side of the railway line, with a carriage dock at the Sydney end of the platform and a crossing loop and stock loop siding on the Up (north) side. The loading bank and goods shed were on the Down side to the west of the station, with a public level crossing at Crest Road, which
1880-497: The rail motor fitters (1950), siding laid in for stabling of 2-car diesel trains (1952), refreshment rooms closed (1956), renewing goods shed stage in steel and concrete (1963), additional shelter over goods shed stage erected (1961), and rest house closed (1974).nswshr-1226-1747 A Gatekeeper's residence at Crest Road remains where built west of the station, but is no longer in railway ownership. Until its cessation in September 1988,
1927-615: The residence of John James Wright, the first mayor of Queanbeyan, was constructed along the edge of the Queanbeyan River. In 1982 that building became the Queanbeyan Art Centre. The Salvation Army claimed an outpost in Queanbeyan in 1884. Queanbeyan became an increasingly successful primary producing district, and was proclaimed a Municipality in February 1885 incorporating an area of 5,700 acres (23 km ). The railway reached Queanbeyan railway station in 1887 and it became
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1974-403: The station building and Station Master's residence, platform, signal box, signal frame, turntable, water column and water tank have a high level of integrity. The gangers shed has a moderate level of integrity. Queanbeyan Railway Precinct is of state significance as a late Victorian period railway precinct that remains relatively intact and includes several original items from the 1880s including
2021-412: Was abolished on 18 December 1955. It served as the terminus until the line was extended to Michelago on 8 December 1887. In March 1913, Queanbeyan became a junction station when construction commenced on the line to Canberra . Major additions and other changes to the railway precinct/yard at Queanbeyan included alterations to the parcels office and refreshment room (1890), an office erected for
2068-474: Was in the Oaks Paddock, two kilometres from the centre of town, which was chosen to avoid the need to demolish the hospital and cemetery. Construction of the station was completed in March 1887 and it opened in September that year ( Sydney Trains , 2016, 6). Construction of the station building, station master's residence, and gatekeeper's cottage were let to a Joseph Jordan on 12 July 1886. The station building
2115-518: Was officially opened September 1887 and it is likely that the station master's and gatekeeper's residences were completed the same year. In 1884 the NSW government had decreed that, in order to save costs, railway station buildings should be constructed from timber and iron. That Queanbeyan was exempt from this policy shows the status of the station within the NSW network, it was one of only 10 stations built between 1887 and 1892 to have brick station buildings. The remaining 121 stations built complied with
2162-703: Was published from 15 April 1915 until 1 April 1927. Then in 1927 it merged with the Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate to become The Queanbeyan Age Canberra Advocate, which was published from 5 April 1927. Its final issue was 22 July the same year. The Queanbeyan Observer has been digitised as part of the Australian Newspapers Digitisation Program of the National Library of Australia . Queanbeyan Queanbeyan ( / ˈ k w iː n b i ə n / KWEEN -bee-ən )
2209-410: Was written about Queanbeyan after lead singer Mark Gable heard the reference to the town from the band's drummer Lindsay Tebbutt's father called Queanbeyan "Struggle Town". Queanbeyan has an oceanic climate ( Cfb ) with warm summers and cool winters, similar to Canberra. Queanbeyan railway station, New South Wales Queanbeyan railway station is a heritage-listed railway station located on
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