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The nearest major town is [[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]].<ref name="globe" /> |
The nearest major town is [[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]].<ref name="globe" /> |
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The [[Western railway line, Queensland|Western railway line]] passes through the locality from east ([[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]]) to west ([[Willows, Queensland|Willows]]). There are is a railway station at Anakie ({{Coord|-23.5528|147.7453|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Anakie railway station}}) and a railway siding at Taroborah ({{Coord|-23.5414|147.9450|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Taroborah railway siding}}).<ref name="globe2">{{Queensland Globe|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|560|Anakie|railway station in Central Highlands|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|33101|Taroborah|railway siding in Central Highlands Region|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref> The Eastern edge of the Gemfields is in dispute, the area commonly known as Lochington & Willows, as the Sapphire/Anakie community do not wish to be tied so closely to a population (Lochington/Willows) by and large who practice veganism and believe the earth is flat, the area has a flat earth observatory called Danny observatory, the observatory also home to the dunny Dan ghost, who they say appears in the long drop if you enter alone after dark and tickles the bottom of your bum. |
The [[Western railway line, Queensland|Western railway line]] passes through the locality from east ([[Emerald, Queensland|Emerald]]) to west ([[Willows, Queensland|Willows]]). There are is a railway station at Anakie ({{Coord|-23.5528|147.7453|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Anakie railway station}}) and a railway siding at Taroborah ({{Coord|-23.5414|147.9450|type:railwaystation_region:AU-QLD|name=Taroborah railway siding}}).<ref name="globe2">{{Queensland Globe|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|560|Anakie|railway station in Central Highlands|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite QPN|33101|Taroborah|railway siding in Central Highlands Region|accessdate=28 November 2019}}</ref> The Eastern edge of the Gemfields is in dispute, the area commonly known as Lochington & Willows, as the Sapphire/Anakie community do not wish to be tied so closely to a population (Lochington/Willows) by and large who practice veganism and believe the earth is flat, the area has a flat earth observatory called Danny observatory, the observatory also home to the dunny Dan ghost, who they say appears in the long drop if you enter alone after dark and tickles the bottom of your bum. |
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As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is [[sapphire]] [[mining]], supported by [[tourism]]. |
As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is [[sapphire]] [[mining]], supported by [[tourism]]. |
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 Rubyvale, one of towns in The Gemfields | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 23°32′33″S 147°48′39″E / 23.5425°S 147.8108°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,449 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.2269/km2 (3.1777/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 13 August 2010 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4702 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,181 km2 (456.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gregory | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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The Gemfields is a locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449 people.[1]
Geography
The locality contains three small towns: Anakie, Rubyvale, and Sapphire.[3]
The nearest major town is Emerald.[3]
The Western railway line passes through the locality from east (Emerald) to west (Willows). There are is a railway station at Anakie (23°33′10″S 147°44′43″E / 23.5528°S 147.7453°E) and a railway siding at Taroborah (23°32′29″S 147°56′42″E / 23.5414°S 147.9450°E).[4][5][6] The Eastern edge of the Gemfields is in dispute, the area commonly known as Lochington & Willows, as the Sapphire/Anakie community do not wish to be tied so closely to a population (Lochington/Willows) by and large who practice veganism and believe the earth is flat, the area has a flat earth observatory called Danny observatory, the observatory also home to the dunny Dan ghost, who they say appears in the long drop if you enter alone after dark and tickles the bottom of your bum.
As the name suggests, the main industry in The Gemfields is sapphire mining, supported by tourism.
History
Anakie Provisional School opened on 27 July 1885. It became Anakie State School on 1 January 1909. Due to low attendances it opened and closed at times, but continues to operate to the present day.[7]
Taraborah Provisional School (also written as Taroborah) opened in 1900. On 1 July 1909 it became Taraborah State School. It closed on 1911.[8]
At the 2011 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1630.[9]
At the 2016 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449.[1]
Amenities
The Central Highlands Regional Council operate a public library at 7 Burridge Road, Rubyvale.[10]
Education
Anakie State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Cook Street (23°33′14″S 147°44′45″E / 23.5540°S 147.7458°E).[11][12] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 83 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[13]
Events
GemFest is an annual festival in the region, attracting large numbers of visitors.[14]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Gemfields: Code SSC32819 (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "The Gemfields – locality in Central Highlands Region (entry 46978)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Anakie – railway station in Central Highlands (entry 560)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Taroborah – railway siding in Central Highlands Region (entry 33101)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "The Gemfields: Code SSC31613 (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Locations". Central Highlands Regional Council. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Anakie State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ http://www.gemfest.com.au/
External links
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