Brooweena, Queensland facts for kids
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Main street of Brooweena, with the post office in the foreground, 2008
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 Brooweena
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 91 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.077/km2 (2.79/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1889 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4620 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 84.5 km2 (32.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Fraser Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maryborough | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Brooweena is a small country town in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Fraser Coast Region. In 2021, only about 91 people lived there, making it a very quiet place!
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Where is Brooweena?
Brooweena is found in the Wide Bay–Burnett area of Queensland. It's about 266 kilometers (165 miles) north of Brisbane, the state capital. The town sits right on the Maryborough–Biggenden Road. A big part of the nearby area is covered by the beautiful Wongi National Park and Wongi State Forest.
Brooweena's History
The name Brooweena is thought to be an Aboriginal word. It means crab.
The town started to grow when the Mungar Junction to Monto Branch Railway arrived in 1889. The Brooweena Post Office also opened that same year, on December 23, 1889.
Early Schools
Several schools opened and closed in the Brooweena area over the years.
- Braemar Provisional School opened in 1901. It closed in 1935.
- Brooweena Provisional School opened in 1904. It became a State School in 1909.
- Ballugan Provisional School opened in 1907. It closed permanently in 1911.
- Idalia Provisional School opened in 1931 and closed in 1939.
Shire Chambers and War Memorial
In 1915, the offices for the new Shire of Woocoo were built in Brooweena. This small building is still there today. It is now part of the Early Settlers Museum, run by the Woocoo Historical Society.
A special church, St Mary's Anglican Church, was built in 1919. It was dedicated to the soldiers from the Woocoo Shire who died in World War I. The church has three beautiful stained glass windows behind the altar. In 2019, people celebrated its 100th anniversary.
A Brooweena War Memorial was put up in 1922 to honor soldiers. It was first located near St Mary's Church. In 1992, it was moved to the Woocoo Historical Museum in Brooweena. This was done to protect it from damage.
The Timber Mill
A timber mill was built in Brooweena in 1924. It was very important for the town because it employed many people. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1988 but was rebuilt by local residents. It closed in 2013 because it needed expensive upgrades. However, it was reopened in 2017 by a new owner.
Modern Times
New council offices opened in Brooweena in 1962. In 2009, the town set an unofficial record. 134 people played the lagerphone at the same time!
Heritage Sites
Brooweena has several places listed for their historical importance:
- War Memorial Bridge on Brooweena-Woolooga Road.
- Brooweena War Memorial on Smith Crescent.
The Fraser Coast Regional Council also lists these sites:
- Brooweena Sawmill on Corfield Street.
- Mount Joseph Three Rail Fence on Brooweena Woolooga Road.
- Woocoo Historical Society on Smith Crescent.
- St Mary's Church and Cemetery on Maryborough Biggenden Road.
Education in Brooweena
Brooweena State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. In 2018, the school had 14 students.
There are no high schools in Brooweena. Older students usually go to high schools in nearby towns. These include Aldridge State High School in Maryborough, Isis District State High School in Childers, or Biggenden State School in Biggenden.
Images for kids
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Main street of Brooweena, with the post office in the foreground, 2008
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Woocoo Shire Chambers, 2008
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Brooweena War Memorial, 2008
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St Mary's Anglican Church, Brooweena, Queensland, Australia 2008
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Brooweena State School, 2024
