66-480: Wonglepong QCWA Hall is a heritage-listed community hall at 2779 Beaudesert-Nerang Road, Wonglepong , Scenic Rim Region , Queensland , Australia. It was built in 1935 by EJ Franklin. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 11 November 2005. Wonglepong Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) hall is a small, one roomed weatherboard structure in a rural setting. It is situated on
132-600: A Presbyterian minister, joined the Extension Department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison , organizing the Wisconsin Bureau of Civic and Social Development . By 1911 they organized a country-wide conference on schools as social centers. Despite concerns expressed by politicians and public officials that they might provide a focus for alternative political and social activity, the idea was successful. In 1916, with
198-626: A Baptist church was opened in Beaudesert on land purchased for that purpose in 1889. The foundation stone was laid in April 1897 and the church was officially opened on Wednesday 16 June 1897. On 14 April 1901, the foundation stone was laid for St Mary's Convent School. The school opened on 19 August 1901 with an initial enrolment of 101 students and was operated by the Sisters of Mercy . The original timber building remained in use until 1939 when its condition
264-461: A forty-five hectare farm. The hall is rectangular in plan, about nine metres long and six metres wide. There are few decorative features apart from the QCWA symbol on the gable above the entrance. The structure is timber framed and clad with weatherboard . Access at the front of the building is via a small porch and a set of double, framed doors. Each door has a square frosted glass window fitted near
330-641: A government/church or to the local subdivision of it. In addition to these models, community centres are also run by humanitarian organizations and the national societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement . These centres serve as hubs for providing humanitarian aid, offering services such as psychosocial support (MHPSS), socio-economic development programs, social cohesion activities, and protection services for vulnerable populations, including refugees and migrants. These community centres are vital in crisis contexts, facilitating recovery and resilience by addressing
396-460: A kitchen and the restumping of the hall in 1965, the painting of the exterior in 1975 and the replacement of the corrugated iron roof in 1983. The branch has preserved all of the minutes of meetings since its inception and it is one of the few QCWA branches to have preserved its records for this length of time. From the late 20th century, the Wonglepong area began to change from a farming community to
462-671: A leasehold block in the district of Wonglepong north of Canungra in Beaudesert Shire (now Scenic Rim Region ). The hall was built specifically for the Wonglepong branch of QCWA in 1935. The branch continues to use the hall and it remains largely unchanged from the time of its construction. The decision to form QCWA was made at an open conference for country women hosted by the Brisbane Women's Club at Albert Hall in Brisbane in August 1922. At
528-570: A major part in her concept of community development and democracy seen through individuals organizing themselves into neighborhood groups, and attending to people's needs, desires and aspirations. This can also include parks. In the United Kingdom, the oldest community centre is possibly that which was established in 1901 in Thringstone , Leicestershire by the old age pensions pioneer, Charles Booth (1847-1916). Extended in 1911 and taken over by
594-555: A public library at 58 Brisbane Street ( 27°59′24″S 152°59′45″E / 27.9899°S 152.9958°E / -27.9899; 152.9958 ( Beaudesert Library ) ). The Beaudesert branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at 86 Brisbane Street ( 27°59′12″S 152°59′44″E / 27.9867°S 152.9955°E / -27.9867; 152.9955 ( Beaudesert Country Women's Association ) ). St Thomas' Anglican Church
660-519: A rural residential area and since the 1960s membership of QCWA throughout Queensland has declined. However, the Wonglepong Branch remains active and is one of the few QCWA branches that still function in the Scenic Rim Region. The QCWA hall is situated in a grassy paddock about 35 metres (115 ft) back from Beaudesert - Nerang Road at Wonglepong. It is on a small leasehold block within
726-635: Is a dialect of the Yugambeh language . The Mununjali language area includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Scenic Rim and Beaudesert Shire Councils. The town is possibly named after Beau Desert Park , the property of Charles Henry Alexander Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey in Staffordshire, England. Yet it is certain that Queensland's Beaudesert was named in about 1841 or 1842 by 'Ned Hawkins', or Edward Brace Hawkins (1821–1849), who
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#1732895113517792-531: Is also another reason. Beaudesert, Queensland Download coordinates as: Beaudesert is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Beaudesert had a population of 6,752 people. Beaudesert is the administrative centre for the Scenic Rim Region. Beaudesert is south of Brisbane and west of the Gold Coast . Beaudesert
858-452: Is among the best documented in Queensland. It has preserved the minutes of its meetings since its inception in 1925, just three years after the foundation of QCWA. Its hall is highly intact and largely unchanged from the date of its construction in 1935. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a particular class of cultural places. The building demonstrates
924-520: Is approximately 91 kilometres from Brisbane and connected by the Mount Lindesay Highway. The town of Beaudesert is located 46 metres (151 ft) above sea level and has an average annual rainfall of around 916 millimetres (36.1 in) per year. The temperature is around 30 °C (86 °F) in summer and falls to around 3 °C (37 °F) in winter. Generally the weather is mild, but some severe storms can arrive each summer. In
990-459: Is at 7 Albert Street ( 27°59′29″S 152°59′56″E / 27.9913°S 152.9989°E / -27.9913; 152.9989 ( St Thomas's Anglican Church ) ). St Mary's Catholic Church is in Bromelton Street ( 27°59′19″S 152°59′29″E / 27.9887°S 152.9915°E / -27.9887; 152.9915 ( St Mary's Catholic Church ) ) adjacent to
1056-547: Is located on the Mount Lindesay Highway , some 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Brisbane . The area sources its income predominantly from rural activities such as cropping, grazing and equine activities, as well as tourism. In the Logan River and Albert River valleys, Beaudesert is a regional hub serving surrounding communities such as Rathdowney , Kooralbyn , Canungra , Tamborine Mountain and Jimboomba . It
1122-616: Is one of the Australian Aboriginal languages in areas that include the Beaudesert, Gold Coast, Logan, Scenic Rim , Albert River , Beenleigh , Coolangatta , Coomera , Logan River , Pimpama , Tamborine and Tweed River Valley, within the local government boundaries of the City of Gold Coast , City of Logan , Scenic Rim Regional Council and the Tweed River Valley. Mununjali (also known as Mananjahli, Manaldjahli and Manandjali)
1188-474: The "Queensland heritage register boundaries" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 5 September 2014, archived on 15 October 2014). Community hall A community centre , community center , or community hall is a public location where members of a community gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. They may be open for
1254-425: The 2021 census , the locality of Beaudesert had a population of 6,752 people. Beaudesert has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Beaudesert State School is a government primary (Early Childhood-6) school for boys and girls at 17 Tina Street ( 27°59′20″S 153°00′08″E / 27.9888°S 153.0023°E / -27.9888; 153.0023 ( Beaudesert State School ) ). In 2018,
1320-678: The Leicestershire County Council in 1950, this centre still thrives as an educational, social and recreational community resource and was the inspiration for numerous others of its kind. There are also community centres for a specific purpose, but serving the whole community, such as an arts centre . Online community centres are defined as a web-based interactive, user-submitted network for groups, organizations, or businesses. Users create their own personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, art, calendars, music, and videos to display on their own pages. Administrators provide oversight to
1386-471: The 1930s, Ann's health problems led members to take turns hosting meetings in their homes. However, transport presented a problem for many and membership had increased so the decision was made to build a hall. A building fund was started and by 1935, £58 had been raised. The hall was built on land leased to the branch by the Franklin family on a 99-year term. The timber for the hall, believed to have originated from
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#17328951135171452-400: The 1980s, it was a thriving centre with a shoe factory and meat works as well as markets, a hospital and an ambulance service. The Enright family managed a major department store. The Blunck family managed an electrical store and a car servicing and sales business. The Seventh-day Adventist Church was officially opened on Sunday 20 August 1949 by Pastor F. A. Mote, of Sydney, the secretary of
1518-493: The 20th century. In 1925 when the Wonglepong branch of the QCWA was formed, Beaudesert Shire was a prosperous district of small farmers and timber workers. Closer settlement of the district began in the 1860s after the opening of the Logan Agricultural Reserve. From the early 1900s to the 1930s, the district boomed, sustained by dairying, cattle grazing and the timber industry. Dairying and grazing continued through
1584-798: The Australasian Inter-Union Conference, and foundation stone for the Beaudesert Baptist Church was laid on 8 October 1949 by C.G. Sweetman, President of the Baptist Union in Queensland. From 1954 to 1962, the Beaudesert State School also provided a secondary school program, which ceased when a separate Beaudesert State High School was opened in January 1963. From 1961 until 2001, the controversial child-welfare organisation BoysTown operated in Beaudesert. It had
1650-772: The Beaudesert Township Extension estate. The lots were mostly 2 roods (0.50 acres; 2,000 m ) and were on Brisbane Street, Tubber Street, Gordon Street, Birman Street, James Street, Edward Street and Alice Street. The advertising noted that the Queensland Government had voted the funds to extend the railway line from Logan Village to Beaudesert. The Beaudesert railway line from Bethania to Beaudesert opened on 16 May 1888. Beaudesert railway station ( 27°59′07″S 152°59′42″E / 27.9853°S 152.9950°E / -27.9853; 152.9950 ( Beaudesert railway station ) ) served
1716-411: The Franklin's property, was milled at Geo Franklin's hardwood mill at Canungra. E. J. Franklin, the son of Ann, was the supervising carpenter and members' husbands assisted him on a voluntary basis. The hall was opened on 4 December 1935 by Mrs Buchanan, President of Central Division, QCWA. The branch started a library in the year of the hall's construction. In 1937, the hall was lined and a library cabinet
1782-519: The South Burnett. The town was settled in 1847, on Yugambeh lands, and in 1850 the Nindooinbah Homestead was built. The town was originally set out in a grid pattern; however, several of the streets followed cart tracks. The area was originally settled for growing cotton and sheep. However, the area is also notoriously short of water and the cotton was not a successful crop. Hoop pine
1848-500: The UK many villages and towns have their own Community Centre, although nearby schools may offer their assembly or dining hall after school for Community Centre activities. For example, local schools near Ouston, County Durham may host dance or sporting activities provided by a local community centre. Parks are also considered community centers. Another pioneer of community centers was Mary Parker Follett , who saw community centers as playing
1914-407: The brother of the founding Secretary, A. G. Campbell. The hall remains largely intact from the date of its construction and it is comprehensively documented. The library cabinet and lining of the hall have never been painted. The cabinet contains a collection of books most of which date from the period when the library was established. The only substantial changes to the hall have been the addition of
1980-402: The building was rebuilt, re-opening on 20 February 2015; it is now used for school administration. On 17 December 1901 auctioneers M. Selwyn Smith offered nine grazing and agricultural lots surrounding the town of the Beaudesert ranging in size from 137 to 607 acres (55 to 246 ha; 0.55 to 2.46 km ), totalling 2,235 acres (904 ha; 9.04 km ). The land was being sold following
2046-590: The church hall. On 3 February 1889, Roman Catholic Archbishop Robert Dunne blessed the foundation stone for the first Catholic church in Beaudesert. The event raised £74 with a further £7 pledged. As 2 February was the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary , it was decided to call the church Our Lady of the Purification, but it was commonly known as St Mary's. Dunne returned on 2 June 1889 to open
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2112-450: The content and approve membership of users. In Singapore , community centres are distinct buildings that are officially designated by the government of Singapore . They are meant to play an urban planning role especially as part of Housing Development Board projects. Enrichment and grassroots organization are their functions like most other community centres, but relieving traffic congestion concerns by placing community centres nearby
2178-468: The death of its owner Ernest White. The Beaudesert Shire Tramway to Christmas Creek , Lamington and Rathdowney , operated by the Beaudesert Shire , opened in 1903 and closed in 1944. A local newspaper, the Beaudesert Times was established in 1908. The Beaudesert War Museum was unveiled on 28 September 1921 by Queensland Governor Matthew Nathan . From the nineteenth century through to
2244-404: The east of the locality is the decommissioned Nindooinbah Dam . The much larger Wyaralong Dam is situated roughly 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) to the north west of the town and was completed in 2011. Beaudesert experiences a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen: Cfa), with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters. Yugembah (also known as Yugumbir, Jugambel, Jugambeir, Jugumbir, Jukam, Jukamba)
2310-460: The education of their members. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. The building has a special association with the local members of QCWA and the branch is well known within QCWA throughout the State. The land on which the hall is situated was leased to QCWA by the founding president and her son supervised
2376-489: The formation of the QCWA and accepted the position of Patron. QCWA soon became an important part of rural communities. It grew rapidly with branches opening at Kingaroy , Warwick , Roma , Chinchilla and Allora in the four months after its foundation in August 1922. QCWA addressed specific needs of rural families with practical measures such as the provision of beachside holiday accommodation, mothers' rest rooms, bush nurse centers and student hostels. They worked to improve
2442-616: The foundation of the National Community Center Association, the term Community Center was generally used in the US. By 1918 there were community centers in 107 US cities, and in 240 cities by 1924. By 1930 there were nearly 500 centers with more than four million people regularly attending. The first of these was Public School 63, located in the Lower East Side . Clinton Child's , one of the organizers, described it as: In
2508-543: The hall's construction with member's husbands assisting him on a voluntary basis. Members donated the furnishings of the hall including a number of pews made by the son of the founding president. The brother of the founding secretary painted the creed and motto. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article was originally based on "The Queensland heritage register" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 7 July 2014, archived on 8 October 2014). The geo-coordinates were originally computed from
2574-417: The knowledge and skills of rural women by hosting lectures, teaching handicrafts and home industries and maintaining libraries in their halls and meeting places. They lobbied government on a range of rural issues. Their halls were often focal points of the local community and their members were frequently active in other local organizations. QCWA was one of the most influential Australian women's organizations of
2640-607: The largest case of child abuse at a single institution in Australia's history. In 1999, the Biddaddaba History Group brought together the history of the area from the earliest settlement of white people up to 1990 in a comprehensive book available from libraries. Prior to construction, the site of McAuley College was blessed by Archbishop of Brisbane , Mark Coleridge . It opened on 25 January 2017 with 36 students in Year 7. It
2706-475: The life of the early pioneers. It was donated to the museum by Patrick Milbanks's grandchildren and relocated to its present site in 1979. Upper Beaudesert Provisional School opened circa 1882 and closed circa 1885. Beaudesert Provisional School opened on 26 March 1882 but closed on 9 September 1886. On 13 September 1887, it reopened as Beaudesert State School. On 15 August 1885 at Stretton's Hotel at Beaudesert, auctioneer C.J. Warner offered 125 town lots in
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2772-421: The main entrance. It is made from vertical hardwood boards that match the lining of the hall. A pair of hinged doors also made from vertical hardwood boards gives access to the interior of the cabinet. The hall is furnished with a number of tables, four wooden pews, a bench and an upright piano. A selection of photographs and printed material including the QCWA creed and motto and a World War I memorial are hung on
2838-463: The mid-20th century although restructuring of the dairy industry led to diversification and the development of larger properties. QCWA was arguably the most significant women's organisation in the Upper Logan River and Albert Rivers district. The Wonglepong branch was among the first to be formed in the area, meeting for the first eight years in the home of the founding president, Ann Franklin. By
2904-443: The new church. Internally the church was 50 by 28 feet (15.2 m × 8.5 m) with 14-foot (4.3 m) ceilings. It was built by James Madden of Ipswich , who design the church for free. It was fitted with an altar , altar rails and 20 pews . On Sunday 15 September 1907 the second St Mary's was opened, with the original church dismantled and re-assembled at Kerry where it was named St John's Catholic Church. In 1897
2970-439: The pattern of Queensland's history. QCWA was one of the most influential women's organisations of the 20th century. It was formed as a response by country women to the hardships and isolation experienced historically by families in Queensland's rural districts. The organization was, and remains, an important part of the State's rural communities. The Wonglepong Branch is a typical example of a small country QCWA branch and its history
3036-456: The principal characteristics of a small QCWA hall from the first half of the 20th century. Located in a rural district, it is set well back from the road in a paddock on a small rural property. The QCWA symbol is displayed prominently above the entrance. The QCWA creed and motto are hung in frames on the walls together with a World War I honour roll. The small library in the hall is a typical feature of many QCWA branches that maintained libraries for
3102-403: The rear elevation. A metal awning projects from the top of the door opening and the door is approached via a set of steps. A corrugated iron water tank with a timber tank stand is positioned near the center of the rear elevation. The interior of the hall comprises a single room with a polished timber floor, lined with unpainted hardwood. The library cabinet is built into the wall to the right of
3168-407: The roof. All of the windows are centre opening casements . Each window is divided into five lights arranged as a large rectangle bracketed with two small square lights at the top and bottom. Three windows open into the northwestern side and two into the southeastern side. Each window is covered with a curved metal hood. Rear access is via a wooden ledged and braced door at the southwestern end of
3234-438: The school had an enrolment of 1442 students with 109 teachers (105 full-time equivalent) and 64 non-teaching staff (43 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. McAuley College is a Catholic secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 30 Oakland Way ( 27°59′23″S 153°00′42″E / 27.9897°S 153.0118°E / -27.9897; 153.0118 ( McAuley College ) ). In 2018,
3300-428: The school had an enrolment of 352 students with 26 teachers (22 full-time equivalent) and 19 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent). Beaudesert State High School is a government secondary (7-12) school for boys and girls at 271-297 Brisbane Street ( 27°58′15″S 152°59′49″E / 27.9707°S 152.9970°E / -27.9707; 152.9970 ( Beaudesert State High School ) ). In 2018,
3366-473: The school had an enrolment of 649 students with 49 teachers (43 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 1 Bromelton Street ( 27°59′26″S 152°59′29″E / 27.9905°S 152.9913°E / -27.9905; 152.9913 ( St Mary's Catholic Primary School ) ). In 2018,
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#17328951135173432-660: The school had an enrolment of 93 students with 13 teachers (12 full-time equivalent) and 8 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent). The Scenic Rim Regional Council has its headquarters at the Beaudesert Administrative Centre at 82 Brisbane Street (formerly the offices of the Beaudesert Shire Council, 27°59′14″S 152°59′43″E / 27.9872°S 152.9954°E / -27.9872; 152.9954 ( Beaudesert Administration Centre ) ). The Scenic Rim Regional Council operates
3498-572: The school. Beaudesert Congregation Uniting Church is at 48 William Street (corner of Duckett Street, 27°59′25″S 153°00′01″E / 27.9902°S 153.0003°E / -27.9902; 153.0003 ( Beaudesert Congregation Uniting Church ) ) adjacent to the former church building. Beaudesert Baptist Church is at 13 Eaglesfield Street ( 27°59′13″S 152°59′56″E / 27.9870°S 152.9988°E / -27.9870; 152.9988 ( Beaudesert Baptist Church ) ). Beaudesert Seventh-day Adventist Church
3564-515: The social and emotional needs of affected individuals. The community centres typically have their own origin and history. There are some examples: Early forms of community centers in the United States were based in schools providing facilities to inner city communities out of school hours. An early celebrated example of this is to be found in Rochester , New York from 1907. Edward J. Ward ,
3630-414: The time, Queensland was suffering severe drought and the conference was prompted by a desire to alleviate some of the problems being experienced by rural women. QCWA aimed to improve the quality of life of country women and children by providing opportunities for social interaction and recreation and by improving rural education and health. The Governor of Queensland , Sir Matthew Nathan , strongly supported
3696-427: The top. The building has an unpainted corrugated iron gabled roof pitched at about 30 degrees. Concrete stumps have been used to replace the original timber. The entrance porch is centred on the eastern side of the building. Access to the porch is gained via a small set of steps on the southeastern side. The external sides of the porch are partially clad with weatherboards with about two-thirds of each side open to
3762-406: The town. Use of the passenger services declined with the increasing ownership of cars following World War II , leading to the termination of the passenger services in 1961. However the Beaudesert abattoir and the dairy farmers continued to use the freight services on the line until freight services terminated on 20 May 1996. On Tuesday 24 July 1888, the foundation log of St Thomas' Anglican church
3828-427: The walls. The kitchen cupboards, constructed in 1965 are located against the wall opposite the main entrance. These are not heritage-listed. Wonglepong QCWA Hall was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 11 November 2005 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the evolution or pattern of Queensland's history. The Wonglepong QCWA Hall is important in demonstrating
3894-410: The whole community or for a specialized subgroup within the greater community. Community centres can be religious in nature, such as Christian churches , Islamic mosques , Jewish synagogues , Hindu temples , or Buddhist temples ; though they can also be secular and in some cases government-run, such as youth clubs or Leisure centres . The community centres are usually used for: Around
3960-464: The world (and sometimes within single countries) there appear to be four common ways in which the operation of the kind of community centre are owned and organised. In the following description, " Government " may refer to the ordinary secular government or to a dominant religious organisation such as the Roman Catholic Church; and it may refer to the central, national, or international branch of
4026-435: Was becoming dangerous. The school operated temporarily from the church until a new brick building was erected. The brick building was blessed and opened by Archbishop James Duhig on 3 September 1939. The timber building remains on the site as Mercy Hall. Further buildings were added over the years. On 19 August 2013, the 1939 brick building was badly damaged by a fire. However, the exterior and stained glass windows survived and
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#17328951135174092-400: Was built with matching hardwood boards sourced from the property. Members donated the furnishings of the hall. These include a number of pews that were made for the branch by E. J. Franklin. The original pattern for the pews is stored in the hall. The President's chair was donated by a member of the Franklin family in memory of his mother, Jane. The creed and motto were painted by Frank Tunley,
4158-682: Was claiming the area as a sheep station on behalf of his employer William Henry Suttor senior (1805–1877) at Bathurst . It is not known why Hawkins picked the name Beaudesert. He was himself born in Newark-Upon-Trent in Nottinghamshire , the son of Thomas Fitzherbert Hawkins and wife Elizabeth of Bathurst fame, and it does not seem that he or his family had any personal connections to Beaudesert in England. Ned Hawkins moved on, not long after taking up Beaudesert station, to take up Boonara Station in
4224-455: Was laid by Mrs De Burgh Persse of Tabragalba with an address given by Archdeacon Nathaniel Dawes . On 24 November 1956 the foundation stone for a new church was laid by the Governor of Queensland, John Lavarack, and blessed by Archbishop Reginald Halse .The second St Thomas' Anglican Church was consecrated on Sunday 4 July 1965 by Archbishop Philip Strong . The 1888 church was used as
4290-543: Was officially opened on 17 November 2017 by Scott Buchholz , Member for Wright with a blessing by Coleridge. In the 2016 census , the locality of Beaudesert had a population of 6,395 people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 7.2% of the population. 80.6% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 3.2% and England 2.7%. 89.7% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 23.4%, Anglican 21.3% and Catholic 21.2%. In
4356-798: Was very successfully collected from the area. In 1863 the cotton workers were indentured labourers from the South Sea Islands , the first such use in Queensland. In the 1880s, the Cobb & Co stagecoaches ran between Beaudesert and Jimboomba . Located in the Beaudesert Historical Museum is the Milbanks Pioneer Cottage. This cottage was originally built in 1875 by Patrick Milbanks on his Kerry property, out of local hand-hewn timbers, slats and shingle roof. It has four-poster bed, large cedar sideboard and numerous articles that portray
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