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'''Thulimbah''' is a town in the [[Southern Downs]] region of [[Queensland]], Australia. The town is located on the [[New England Highway]] and in the [[Southern Downs Region]] [[Local government in Australia|local government area]], {{convert|206|km|mi}} from the state capital, Brisbane.<ref name=qpn>{{cite QPN|34437|Thulimba|accessdate=15 March 2014}}</ref> At the {{CensusAU|2006}}, Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2006 AUS |
'''Thulimbah''' is a town in the [[Southern Downs]] region of [[Queensland]], Australia. The town is located on the [[New England Highway]] and in the [[Southern Downs Region]] [[Local government in Australia|local government area]], {{convert|206|km|mi}} from the state capital, Brisbane.<ref name=qpn>{{cite QPN|34437|Thulimba|accessdate=15 March 2014}}</ref> At the {{CensusAU|2006}}, Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2006 AUS |
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 The Big Apple | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 534 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4376 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Thulimbah is a town in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The town is located on the New England Highway and in the Southern Downs Region local government area, 206 kilometres (128 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane.[2] At the 2006 census, Thulimbah and the surrounding area had a population of 534.[1]
History
The name of the town derives from the name of the railway station used from 1883, apparently meaning "place of water" in an unrecorded Aboriginal language.[3]
Thulimba State School opened 29 September 1914.[4]
There was originally another district in Queensland called Thulimbah, which was a source of confusion to many people. Eventually the problem was resolved in 1916 by renaming the other district Barney View (due to its location beside Mount Barney).[5]
Economy
Thulimba is a fruit-growing area, including apples, pears, cherries and grapes for both table and wine-making. There are a number of wineries, many with cellar door outlets in the area. Other local food producers also offer tastings, sales and cafe menus.
Attractions
The town is home to one of Australia's big things, a tourist attraction known as the "Big Apple".[6]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Thulimbah (Stanthorpe Shire) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ "Thulimba (entry 34437)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ "Thulimbah". Place Name Search. The State of Queensland (Department of Natural Resources and Water). Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ "T". Opening and closing dates of Queensland schools. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- ^ Heart of the Scenic Rim, Boonah Tourism
- ^ "Big Apple, Thulimbah". The Backyard. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2008-11-03. [dead link]
External links
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