Langshaw, Queensland

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Coordinates: 26°18′05″S 152°34′50″E / 26.3013°S 152.5805°E / -26.3013; 152.5805 (Langshaw (centre of locality))
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Langshaw
Federal division(s)
Wide Bay
Suburbs around Langshaw:
Upper Glastonbury
 Marys Creek
Pie Creek
Upper Glastonbury
 Langshaw Mooloo
Amamoor Creek Mooloo Amamoor Creek

Langshaw is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Langshaw had a population of 167 people.[1]

History

Eel Creek Provisional School opened on 1876. It closed in 1896. It reopened in January 1914. On 1 April 1926, it became Eel Creek State School. In 1936, tenders were called to erect a new school building.[3] In 1948, it was renamed Landshaw State School. It closed on 25 August 1962.[4] It was at 1574 Eel Creek Road (26°18′12″S 152°34′22″E / 26.3032°S 152.5727°E / -26.3032; 152.5727 (Langshaw State School (former))).[5][6]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Langshaw had a population of 169 people.[7]

In the 2021 census, Langshaw had a population of 167 people.[1]

Heritage listings

Langshaw has the following heritage sites:

  • Upper Eel Creek Road: Langshaw Hall[8]
  • 1574 Eel Creek Road: Langshaw State School[6]

Amenities

Langshaw Public Hall is at 1571 Eel Creek Road (26°18′07″S 152°34′24″E / 26.3020°S 152.5734°E / -26.3020; 152.5734).[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Langshaw (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Langshaw – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46353)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. The Courier-mail
    . No. 978. Queensland, Australia. 17 October 1936. p. 6. Retrieved 24 March 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  5. ^ "Cooroy" (Map). Queensland Government. 1942. Archived from the original on 28 December 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  6. ^
    Gympie Regional Council. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Langshaw (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  8. Gympie Regional Council. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  9. Gympie Regional Council. Archived
    from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.

Further reading

  • Scougall, J. (1985). Gympie South & district schools : 75th anniversary. Gympie South State School – via State Library of Queensland. — includes other schools including Calico Creek, Lagoon Pocket, Pie Creek, Langshaw (Eel Creek), Mooloo (Mooloo Road), Warrawee, Glastonbury, Scrubby Creek, and Greendale
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