44-720: Mount Aberdeen is a national park in North Queensland , Australia , 961 km northwest of Brisbane , and 40 km south-west of Bowen . The Park is in 2 sections; the Mount Aberdeen section of 1840ha dedicated in 1952, and the Highlanders Bonnet section of 1370ha dedicated in 1967. The Park has no direct public access road or public facilities. Both Mount Aberdeen and Highlander's Bonnet are composed of granite , with Mount Aberdeen summit reaching 901 m and Highlander's Bonnet 624 m. The park
88-573: A population of 231,628 and covers 80,041.5 km (30,904.2 sq mi). There is no official boundary that separates North Queensland from the rest of the state. Unofficially it is usually considered to have a southern border beginning south of the Mackay Region southern boundary, but historically it has been as far south as Rockhampton . To the north is the Far North Queensland region, centred on Cairns and out west
132-536: A primary and secondary (Prep-12) special education program. The Burdekin campus of TAFE Queensland provides technical training at Seventeenth Avenue ( 19°39′27″S 147°24′19″E / 19.6575°S 147.4054°E / -19.6575; 147.4054 ( Burdekin campus of TAFE Queensland ) ). Home Hill Police Station is at 138–140 Eighth Avenue ( 19°39′42″S 147°24′44″E / 19.6616°S 147.4122°E / -19.6616; 147.4122 ( Home Hill Police Station ) ); it
176-677: A signwriter painting the name at the railway station . A newspaper report in September 1912 calls the proposed town Holme Hill but also makes the connection with the Battle of Inkerman. There are also numerous early references to the town as Holm Hill . Certainly the Hill part of the name does not relate to the local geography which is quite flat with the nearest hill is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away. Home Hill Post Office opened by 1913 (a receiving office had been open from 1912). In
220-461: A small section opening the following year. An Immigration Port was established at Bowen in 1866. This was because Queensland sugar plantations relied heavily on Pacific Island labour. At first blackbirding was standard practice, until the trade became voluntary. Over 40 years about 60,000 kanakas were brought to Queensland to work. In July 1942, Japanese naval flying boats conducted air raids on Townsville. The Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
264-566: Is sugarcane . Other crops include mango and various vegetables. The Inkerman Sugar Mill is in the north of the locality at Mill Lane ( 19°38′35″S 147°24′03″E / 19.6431°S 147.4007°E / -19.6431; 147.4007 ( Inkerman Sugar Mill ) ). Home Hill State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 113 Fourteenth Avenue ( 19°39′12″S 147°25′01″E / 19.6533°S 147.4170°E / -19.6533; 147.4170 ( Home Hill State School ) ). In 2018,
308-688: Is Australia's highest, permanent single-drop waterfall. Gugu Badhun (also known as Koko-Badun and Kokopatun ) is an Australian Aboriginal language of North Queensland. The language region includes areas within the local government area of Charters Towers Region , particularly the localities of Greenvale and the Valley of Lagoons , and in the Upper Burdekin River area and in Abergowrie . Warrgamay (also known as Waragamai , Wargamay , Wargamaygan , Biyay , and Warakamai )
352-657: Is a 14-bed public hospital at 72–82 Tenth Street, predominantly providing aged care services ( 19°39′42″S 147°25′00″E / 19.6617°S 147.4167°E / -19.6617; 147.4167 ( public hospital ) ). Home Hill Fire Station ( 19°39′39″S 147°24′59″E / 19.6607°S 147.4165°E / -19.6607; 147.4165 ( Home Hill Fire Station ) ) and Home Hill Ambulance Station ( 19°39′40″S 147°24′57″E / 19.6610°S 147.4159°E / -19.6610; 147.4159 ( Home Hill Ambulance Station ) ) both operate from 83 Tenth Avenue, adjacent to
396-405: Is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at First Street ( 19°40′04″S 147°25′24″E / 19.6677°S 147.4233°E / -19.6677; 147.4233 ( Home Hill State High School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 241 students with 32 teachers (30 full-time equivalent) and 20 non-teaching staff (13 full-time equivalent). The school operates
440-747: Is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Burdekin , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Home Hill had a population of 2,876 people. At the delta of the Burdekin River , it is a sugarcane growing area with underground water supplies to irrigate crops. Badilla is a neighbourhood in the south of the locality ( 19°40′54″S 147°25′24″E / 19.6817°S 147.4233°E / -19.6817; 147.4233 ( Badilla (neighbourhood) ) ). Home Hill lies approximately 98 kilometres (61 mi) south of Townsville and 1,269 kilometres (789 mi) north of
484-494: Is a sewage treatment plant at 60 Bojack Road ( 19°41′03″S 147°25′49″E / 19.6841°S 147.4302°E / -19.6841; 147.4302 ( sewage treatment plant ) ). Burdekin Memorial Hall is a community centre at 77–79 Ninth Avenue ( 19°39′44″S 147°24′55″E / 19.6622°S 147.4154°E / -19.6622; 147.4154 ( Burdekin Memorial Hall ) ). It has
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#1732797433194528-514: Is adjacent to the Old Home Hill Court House ( 19°39′41″S 147°24′44″E / 19.6615°S 147.4121°E / -19.6615; 147.4121 ( Home Hill Court House ) ). Home Hill SES Facility is at 84 Eleventh Avenue ( 19°39′39″S 147°25′00″E / 19.6608°S 147.4166°E / -19.6608; 147.4166 ( Home Hill SES Facility ) ). Home Hill Health Service
572-563: Is an Australian Aboriginal language in North Queensland. The language region includes the Herbert River area, Ingham , Hawkins Creek , Long Pocket , Herbert Vale, Niagara Vale, Yamanic Creek, Herbert Gorge, Cardwell , Hinchinbrook Island and the adjacent mainland. Yuru (also known as Juru, Euronbba, Juru, Mal Mal, Malmal ) is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Yuru country. The Yuru language region includes
616-491: Is centred on the two towns of Ayr and Home Hill and while producing the largest amount of sugar, also produces seasonal fruit such as Lychees and Mangos in summer, which is the wet season. Other communities in North Queensland include Home Hill , Sarina , Bowen , Ayr , and Proserpine . Great Palm Island is home to the largest discreet Indigenous community in Australia. Wallaman Falls located near Wallaman ,
660-485: Is notable for containing the sole regional occurrence of tropical cloud forest at the summit of Mount Aberdeen , with large areas of hoop pine ( Araucaria cunninghamii ) on the slopes of both peaks. Semi-evergreen vine thicket ( subtropical dry broadleaf forest ) is found in sheltered areas. There is also an unusual red gum-snow grass community in the park that is found nowhere else in Queensland. Mammals recorded in
704-598: Is serviced by Townsville Airport which is ranked as the 11th busiest airport in Australia. The airport was granted international status in 1980 and plans to return to international services in 2025. Along the coast, the Bruce Highway passes from the south through to the north of the region. The Flinders Highway links Townsville with Charters Towers and the Peak Downs Highway extends west from Mackay. The Tilt Train and Spirit of Queensland travel
748-585: Is the Gulf Country . A coastal region centred on its largest settlement is the city of Townsville. The city is the location of a major seaport handling exports from mines in Mount Isa and cattle exports from coastal and inland areas. The region also contains a bulk sugar exporting terminal at Lucinda in the region's north. Mackay and the Burdekin region are Australia's sugar capital and produces
792-786: The Burdekin Bridge (also known as the Silver Link) in April 1947 but it was not operational until 27 March 1957. The new bridge was 100 metres (330 ft) upstream of the Inkerman Bridge. The Burdekin Bridge officially opened on 15 June 1957. At 1,097 metres (3,599 ft), the Burdekin Bridge is one of the longest multi-span bridges in Australia and the only one in Australia without a firm footing. Some pylons of
836-503: The North Coast railway line along the coast. Throughout the years, there have been many calls for the formation of a new state. Many proposals have been drawn up, regarding the borders, name and the debate over which town will become the capital. 20°15′40″S 146°01′12″E / 20.26111°S 146.02000°E / -20.26111; 146.02000 Home Hill, Queensland Download coordinates as: Home Hill
880-523: The ''Home Hill Observer'' commenced in 1923 under proprietor and editor Thomas (Tom) Jackson, relocating offices a number of times over the years. In June 2014, the newspaper ceased publication; the then editor was David Jackson, grandson of Tom. The Home Hill Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society held its first show on 20 November 1926. In 1935 the society established its own grounds and erected pavilions. The shows were held annually (apart from 1942 to 1944 due to World War II ) until 2001 when
924-581: The 1990s there were rumours that the post office would be closed. However, eventually the decision was made to privatise it in 1997. A tent school was opened in the district on 23 March 1913 but was replaced by the Inkerman State School on 25 October 1913 which was renamed Home Hill State School on 19 January 1914. The Inkerman Bridge across the Burdekin River to McDesme officially opened on 8 September 1913. The bridge carried
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#1732797433194968-473: The Australian state of Queensland that lies just south of Far North Queensland . Queensland is a massive state, larger than many countries, and its tropical northern part has been historically remote and undeveloped, resulting in a distinctive regional character and identity. Townsville is the largest urban centre in North Queensland, leading it to be regarded as an unofficial capital. The region has
1012-539: The Inkerman Bridge are still visible. The farming allocations were taken up to grow sugar cane and the town developed quite quickly after the establishment of the Inkerman sugar mill in 1914. The earliest recorded burials in Home Hill cemetery were in 1917. In 2007 a lawn cemetery section was added. In 1922, a power station was built enabling electricity to be supplied for the first time in Home Hill. In 1923,
1056-640: The Inkerman estate was resumed by the Queensland Government under the Closer Settlement Act. It was subdivided into farming allotments. Although the town of Ayr was very close by, there was no bridge across the Burdekin River and hence it was necessary to establish a separate town to support the new farming community. The first blocks of town land were offered for sale in December 1912 under the name of Home Hill. The origin of
1100-531: The North Coast railway line. As the nearest road bridge across the river was 37 miles (60 km) upstream, a low-level road bridge was built across the river ( 19°37′42″S 147°24′16″E / 19.6283°S 147.4044°E / -19.6283; 147.4044 ( Former road bridge ) ) in 1929 and was completed in January 1930 and within two weeks was 3 feet (0.91 m) under water due to
1144-551: The Queensland Rice Marketing Board experienced financial difficulties bringing this crop to an end in the Home Hill area. However, other crops have been introduced to the area and found their niche in the economy; they include mangoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, chillies, sorghum, maize, cotton and cassava. Town water via a water tower was supplied in Home Hill from 27 March 1968. Prior to this many used windmills and electric pumps to extract water from beneath
1188-406: The first courthouse in Home Hill opened, operating from a timber building that had formerly been used as Jensen's Boot Palace. The building was relocated to the present courthouse site, where it was replaced by the extant brick structure in 1937. The court house closed in 1991 after which it was occupied by a tourist information centre and then local radio station Sweet FM. Home Hill's own newspaper
1232-416: The ground. Sewerage was installed from 1976 to 1979 with most household using septic tanks before then. In the mid-1980s, the economics of sugarcane farming worsened with rising costs and falling prices. Mechanisation was needed to reduce labour costs but the cost of purchasing the equipment was high. Small farms became increasingly less viable leading to the slogan "Get big or get out" which saw many leave
1276-474: The hospital. Home Hill Aged Hostel is a nursing home at 127–143 Tenth Avenue ( 19°39′22″S 147°24′49″E / 19.6562°S 147.4137°E / -19.6562; 147.4137 ( Home Hill Aged Hostel ) ). Home Hill Cemetery is at 63–85 Fourth Street ( 19°39′49″S 147°25′34″E / 19.6637°S 147.4261°E / -19.6637; 147.4261 ( Home Hill Cemetery ) ). Home Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant
1320-500: The industry allowing those who remained to create larger more viable farms. Home Hill library opened in 1984 and in 2017 underwent a major refurbishment. In August 2016, two British backpackers were killed in a stabbing attack at the Home Hill Backpackers hostel , leaving others injured, by a French national shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the killings and during his arrest and who had allegedly used cannabis on
1364-488: The land in the locality is very flat. Yuru (also known as Juru, Euronbba, Juru, Mal Mal, Malmal ) is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Yuru country. The Yuru language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Shire of Burdekin , including the town of Home Hill. Home Hill was originally part of the Inkerman Downs Cattle Station. In August 1910,
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1408-526: The landscape within the local government boundaries of the Shire of Burdekin , including the town of Home Hill . Captain James Cook passed by the region in 1770, naming several places including Magnetic Island and Cape Cleveland. Allan Cunningham was the first European to explore parts of the region. John Mackay explored the Pioneer Valley near Mackay in 1860. The first settlement in
1452-492: The main street. One hundred people were made homeless. The first Home Hill Harvest Festival was held in 1963. It continues to be held annually in November to celebrate the end of the sugar cane crushing season. Home Hill State High School opened on 28 January 1964. Some farmers began to experiment with rice in the 1960s with a local rice mill opening in 1968. However, the rice industry collapsed in Queensland in 1994 when
1496-472: The most sugar in Australia and is shipped at Mackay Harbour. Mackay is also one of Australia's biggest coal exporters as it is close to Queensland's major mines. Abbot Point , north of Bowen, is a large, coal exporting port. Dalrymple Bay, south of Mackay is another port where coal is exported. It also contains the inland city of Charters Towers and the coastal towns of Ayr and Ingham . The Burdekin
1540-657: The name Home Hill is much disputed. The Queensland Government claims it was named after Home Hill , a hilltop defended by the British Army in the Battle of Inkerman in the Crimean War . However it has also been claimed that it was named after Colonel Home who lived in the district and had fought in the Crimea. Another claim is that the name was originally Holme Hill which was corrupted into Home Hill , possibly by
1584-486: The night of the attack. In the 2006 census , the town of Home Hill had a population of 2,907 people. In the 2011 census , the locality of Home Hill had a population of 3,027 people. In the 2016 census , the locality of Home Hill had a population of 2,954 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Home Hill had a population of 2,876 people. Home Hill has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: The town relies on its primary industries. The major crop
1628-431: The north-west crossing the river via the Burdekin Bridge to McDesme en route to Ayr . The North Coast railway line runs immediately parallel and west of the highway, also entering from the south-east (Fredericksfield / Inkerman) and exiting to the north-west (McDesme) via the Burdekin Bridge . There are three railway stations within the locality: To the west of the town is Gardiner's Lagoon. Despite its name,
1672-586: The park include unadorned rock wallabies , eastern grey kangaroos , common wallaroos , northern quolls and koalas . Found in the Park is the Mt Elliott grey ant, which is at its southern limit. This Queensland protected areas related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . North Queensland North Queensland or the Northern Region is the northern part of
1716-545: The region was established at Port Denison in 1861, at what is now known as Bowen. In 1865, the first surveys of what was to become Townsville were conducted. In 1871, gold was discovered at Charters Towers. This led to much development for the town and for Townsville which served as a major port and service centre as both the pastoral and sugar industry spread along the coast. Work on the Great Northern Railway from Townsville to Mount Isa began in 1879 with
1760-516: The river flooding. Due to the frequent flooding of the river, the rail and road bridges were often closed or damaged, leading to the decision to build a single higher-level road-and-rail bridge. Due to the lack of rock in the sandy soil to use as foundations, for many years it was not believed possible to build a high-level bridge across the Burdekin River. However, by copying construction techniques used in India for sand-footing bridges, work began on
1804-564: The school had an enrolment of 266 students with 20 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent). St Colman's School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at Eleventh Avenue ( 19°39′33″S 147°24′57″E / 19.6593°S 147.4157°E / -19.6593; 147.4157 ( St Colman's School ) ). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 50 students with 5 teachers (4 full-time equivalent) and 6 non-teaching staff (3 full-time equivalent). Home Hill State High School
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1848-763: The shows were no longer economically viable. For two years beginning September 1943, the Royal Australian Air Force operated a radar station at Charlies Hill south of the town, staffed by approximately two dozen servicemen and women. St Colman's Catholic School opened on 7 April 1927. It was operated by the Sisters of Mercy until 1967 when it came under the control of the Townsville Catholic Education Office . On 16 February 1959, Cyclone Connie struck Home Hill. No building escaped damage with every window broken in
1892-617: The state capital Brisbane on the Bruce Highway . It is a part of the Shire of Burdekin which includes the town of Ayr to the north. Both towns are governed by the Burdekin Shire Council . The Burdekin River forms the locality's north-western boundary. The town is situated centrally within the locality surrounded by crop farming. The Bruce Highway passes through the town from the south-east ( Fredericksfield / Inkerman ) to
1936-797: Was established at Townsville in 1981 and the TYTO Regional Art Gallery at Ingham opened in 2011. The North Queensland Cowboys entered the Australian Rugby League in 1995. The region has a number of significant tourist attractions including the Great Barrier Reef and reef islands, rainforests in the Wet Tropics of Queensland , Eungella , Magnetic Island , and the Whitsunday Islands . The region has 36 national parks. The region
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