The Gemfields
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The Gemfields is a former locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449 people.[1]
On 17 April 2020, the
Geography
The locality contained three small towns: Anakie, Rubyvale, and Sapphire.[6]
The nearest major town was Emerald.[6]
The Western railway line passed through the locality from east (Emerald) to west (Willows). There was 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).[6][7][8]
As the name suggested, the main industry in The Gemfields was 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.[9]
Taraborah Provisional School (also written as Taroborah) opened in 1900. On 1 July 1909 it became Taraborah State School. It closed on 1911.[9]
In the
In the 2016 census, The Gemfields had a population of 1,449 people.[1]
On 17 April 2020, the
Amenities
The Central Highlands Regional Council operated a public library at 7 Burridge Road, Rubyvale.[11]
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).[12][13] 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).[14] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 77 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).[15]
There were no secondary schools in The Gemfields. The nearest government secondary school was Emerald State High School in Emerald to the east.[6]
Events
GemFest was an annual festival in the region, attracting large numbers of visitors.[16]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "The Gemfields (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "The Gemfields – locality in Central Highlands Region (entry 46978)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Recent place name decisions: Job number 18-115: The Gemfields". Queensland Government. 17 April 2020. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Proposed Locality Boundaries and Names: Anakie Siding, Argyll, Emerald, Gindie, Lochington, Minerva, Rubyvale and Sapphire Central" (PDF). Queensland Government. 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Locality Boundaries and Names: Anakie Siding, Argyll, Emerald, Gindie, Lochington, Minerva, Rubyvale and Sapphire Central" (PDF). Queensland Government. 17 April 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- Central Highlands Regional Council. Archivedfrom 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". Archived from the original on 1 April 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "ACARA School Profile 2018". Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Archived from the original on 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Gemfest". Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.