Ambrose, Queensland facts for kids
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Ambrose State School, 2014
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 Ambrose
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 217 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 3.439/km2 (8.91/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4695 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 63.1 km2 (24.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Gladstone Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gladstone | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Ambrose is a small country town in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Gladstone Region. In 2021, about 217 people lived in Ambrose.
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What is Ambrose Like?
Ambrose is a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside. You'll find lots of land used for raising cattle here. The main highway, called the Bruce Highway, and a railway line both pass through the northern part of Ambrose. The town centre is quite close to both of these.
A Look at Ambrose's History
How Ambrose Got its Name
The town of Ambrose is named after an early settler in the area, Henry Gilbert Ambrose. He lived from 1876 to 1950.
Schools in Ambrose's Past
Ambrose Provisional School first opened in December 1913. It started with 12 students. A year later, on 1 December 1914, it became Ambrose State School. This school celebrated its 100th birthday in 2014!
Other schools also existed nearby for a time. Langmorn Creek Crossing Provisional School opened in 1915 but closed soon after. It reopened later as Langmorn Provisional School and then became Langmorn State School. It closed for good in 1962. Another school, Hut Creek State School, was open from 1921 to 1945.
The Post Office
Ambrose had a Post Office that opened on 1 November 1915. Before that, there was a smaller "receiving office" since 1910. The Post Office eventually closed in 1977.
Education in Ambrose Today
Ambrose State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. It's located at 39 Gentle Annie Road. In 2018, about 75 students attended the school.
There are no high schools in Ambrose itself. For students in Years 7 to 10, the closest government high school is Mount Larcom State School in nearby Mount Larcom. For students who want to finish high school up to Year 12, the nearest government high school is Gladstone State High School in West Gladstone.
Community Life
The local branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets in Ambrose. They have their hall at 36 Gentle Annie Road. The QCWA is a group that supports women and communities in rural areas.
Famous People from Ambrose
One notable person who lived in Ambrose was Clifford Harry Thompson. He was a geomorphologist, which is a scientist who studies how the Earth's surface changes. He was also a main research scientist for the CSIRO, a big science organization in Australia.
Images for kids
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Rural scenery in Ambrose, 2014
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Ambrose State School, around 2022
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The Ambrose QCWA Hall, 2022
