Moolboolaman
Moolboolaman is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Moolboolaman had a population of 487 people.[1] GeographyGin Gin–Mount Perry–Monto Road runs through from east to south-west. HistoryThe locality takes its name from the parish, which is presumed to take its name from the pastoral run, which in turn is an Aboriginal word, meaning dead European man.[2][3] The first 65 kilometre section of the Mount Perry railway line from North Bundaberg railway station (originally called Bundaberg station) to Moolboolaman railway station was opened on 19 July 1881.[4] In 1887, 32,000 acres (13,000 ha) of land were resumed from the Moolboolaman pastoral run. The land was offered for selection for the establishment of small farms on 17 April 1887.[5] Moolboolaman Provisional School opened circa 1892 and closed in 1902 due to low student numbers. It reopened in 1908 and on 1 January 1909 became Mooolboolaman State School.There was a temporary closure in 1910 and again in 1929–1930. In 1957, the school closed permanently.[6] It was located immediately north of the Moolboolaman railway station on the Gin Gin Mount Perry Road (25°00′23″S 151°48′32″E / 25.0065°S 151.8089°E).[7][8] Dalysford Provisional opened circa 1892. On 1 January 1909, it became Dalysford State School. It closed temporarily between late 1924 to circa April 1925 due to low student numbers. It closed permanently in 1927.[9] It was located to the south-west of Dalysford railway station, off the Dalysford Road (approx 25°01′17″S 151°52′24″E / 25.0214°S 151.8734°E). Historically in Dalysford, it is now within the boundaries of present-day Moolboolaman.[10][11] DemographicsIn the 2016 census, Moolboolaman had a population of 434 people.[12] In the 2021 census, Moolboolaman had a population of 487 people.[1] EducationThere are no schools in Moolboolaman. The nearest government primary schools are Gin Gin State School in neighbouring Gin Gin to the north-east and Mount Perry State School in Mount Perry to the south-west. The nearest government secondary school is Gin Gin State High School in Gin Gin.[13] References
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