32-682: Thorndale may refer to: Australia [ edit ] Thorndale, Queensland , a locality in the Southern Downs Region Canada [ edit ] Thorndale, Ontario United States [ edit ] Thorndale, Pennsylvania Thorndale station (SEPTA) , commuter rail station in Thorndale, Pennsylvania Thorndale, Texas Thorndale station (CTA) , rapid transit station in Chicago Thorndale (Oxford, North Carolina) ,
64-827: A clock tower and an elaborate coat of arms was constructed in Maryland Street in 1901 in the Arts and Crafts style . 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
96-509: 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. In July 1872, Presbyterian minister John McAra arrived in Stanthorpe and established a congregation. On 17 November 1872,
128-467: A historic plantation house Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Thorndale . 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=Thorndale&oldid=1230373923 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
160-760: A network of paths for walking and cycling with bridges and other crossings. 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: 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. There are many interesting works of street art on Stanthorpe streets. There are many local events, including
192-528: 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. The Stanthorpe area is served by a local Community Radio Station Ten FM . The Station
224-475: A population of 150 people. In the 2021 census , Thorndale had a population of 134 people. There are no schools in Thorndale. The nearest government primary schools are Broadwater State School in neighbouring Broadwater to the north, Severnlea State School in neighbouring Severnlea to the east, and Glen Alpin State School in neighbouring Glen Alpin to the south. The nearest government secondary school
256-559: A special education program. 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, as well as other regional schools to provide secondary, undergraduate, and graduate certification related to wine and tourism industries. Stanthorpe Library and Regional Art Gallery building
288-517: Is Stanthorpe State High School in Stanthorpe to the north-east. Stanthorpe, Queensland Download coordinates as: Stanthorpe is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,286 people. The area surrounding the town is known as the Granite Belt . Stanthorpe lies on
320-401: 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 ) ). 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). It includes
352-409: Is credited with coining the name in 1872. 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
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#1732844457944384-434: 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,
416-578: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Thorndale, Queensland Thorndale is a rural locality in the Southern Downs Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Thorndale had a population of 134 people. Thorndale State School opened in 1915 on a 5-acre (2.0 ha) site off Boyce Road ( 28°41′23″S 151°50′34″E / 28.6896°S 151.8429°E / -28.6896; 151.8429 ( Thornvale State School (1915-1924) ) ). It closed on 1924, after which it
448-552: 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 . The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery has a changing set of exhibitions. A number of internationally recognised Australian artists are represented in
480-619: 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 811m above sea level. 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 . Stanthorpe was developed around Quart Pot Creek which meanders from south-east through
512-655: The Queensland Country Women's Association has its rooms at 5 Victoria Street. 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 . Parkland has been developed along both sides of Quart Pot Creek as it flows through Stanthorpe with
544-551: 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. Rebel FM 97.1 MHz was Stanthorpe's first commercial FM radio station. Rebel FM has
576-749: The Stanthorpe Presbyterian Church was opened by the Reverend Colin McCulloch. St Joseph's Catholic School was established in October 1872 by four Sisters of Mercy: Sisters M Agnes, Emilian, Muredach and Malachy. Stanthorpe State School opened on 9 March 1874. On Tuesday 3 May 1881, the Southern railway line was officially opened to Stanthorpe by the Queensland Colonial Secretary, Arthur Palmer . The Post Office with
608-612: The annual Australian Small Winemakers Show, the biennial Apple & Grape Harvest Festival , Ballandean Estates' Opera in the Vineyard and the Stanthorpe Show. 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
640-515: 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. The New England Highway passes through the locality from Applethorpe in the north to Severnlea in the south. Originally it passed through
672-612: The collection, such as William Robinson , Jon Molvig , Margaret Olley and Charles Blackman . The biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize attracts entries from across Australia. 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 ) ). The Stanthorpe branch of
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#1732844457944704-585: The first ordered by the Commonwealth Government. It was designed by the first Commonwealth Government Architect John Smith Murdoch . 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
736-535: The following mountains: 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 km ). 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
768-618: The hillier slopes. Although an agricultural centre of the Granite Belt , there is little agriculture within the town's boundaries. 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. 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 ) ) at 690 metres (2,260 ft) above sea level. The locality has
800-432: 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'. The Queensland Surveyor General , Augustus Charles Gregory ,
832-427: 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. The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery was established in 1972. Stanthorpe Adventist Primary School opened on 25 January 1982 and closed in 2002. The Stanthorpe Library opened in 1987 with a major refurbishment in 2004. The College of Wine Tourism
864-466: The school had an enrolment of 308 students with 33 teachers (27 full-time equivalent) and 22 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. 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 ) ). Stanthorpe State High School
896-541: 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. Stanthorpe has
928-422: 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 and Broadwater to the west, then travels south-west to Texas . The land within the boundaries of Stanthorpe is primarily used for urban purposes: housing, recreational, commercial and industrial with some undeveloped land on
960-481: The western scarp of the Great Dividing Range . 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
992-416: Was moved to Spring Creek, Stanthorpe and renamed Greenlands State School. A second Thorndale State School opened on 18 February 1946 and closed on 31 December 1964. It was at 7 Nicholson Road ( 28°41′46″S 151°51′23″E / 28.69610°S 151.85647°E / -28.69610; 151.85647 ( Thorndale State School (1946-1964, former) ) ). In the 2016 census , Thorndale had
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1024-543: Was opened in 2007. In the 2016 census , the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,406 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Stanthorpe had a population of 5,286 people. Stanthorpe has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: 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 ) ). In 2017,
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