Dalveen, Queensland facts for kids
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Mob of black sheep, Braeside Homestead, 1894
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 Dalveen
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 369 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.3561/km2 (3.512/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4374 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 272.1 km2 (105.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Southern Downs Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Southern Downs | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Dalveen is a small town and area in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Southern Downs Region. Dalveen is special because it sits right on the border with New South Wales. In 2021, about 369 people lived in the Dalveen area.
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Where is Dalveen?
The main part of Dalveen town is in the southern area of the wider Dalveen region.
A major road called the New England Highway goes through Dalveen. It comes from The Glen in the north and leaves towards Cottonvale in the south. This highway goes around the west side of the town.
The Southern railway line also runs through Dalveen. It enters from Silverwood in the north-east. The line passes through the town, where you can find the Dalveen railway station. It then continues south towards Cottonvale.
Dalveen's Past
The name Dalveen comes from a place in Scotland called Dalveen Pass. An early settler named John Flint chose this name for the area.
The first school in the area opened on 12 August 1878. It was first called Stanthorpe Road Provisional School. Later, its name changed to North Maryland Provisional School. Finally, on 18 January 1892, it became Dalveen State School.
The railway line reached Dalveen on 3 May 1881. This connected Dalveen to nearby towns like Cherry Gully and Stanthorpe. The first post office in Dalveen opened at the railway station on 16 May 1881.
St Barnabas' Anglican Church was built in 1903. It has been a place of worship for over a century.
The first Dalveen Hall was finished in September 1913. A second, larger Dalveen Hall opened on 1 April 1939. Local businesses helped build it by providing timber and trucks.
The Dalveen branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) started in November 1924. This group helps women and families in rural areas. They started a Christmas Tree Party in December 1925, which became a yearly tradition.
A Presbyterian Church was built in Dalveen in 1956. Volunteers used timber from local sawmills to build it. In 1977, it became the Dalveen Uniting Church. It held its last service in 2012 and is now a private home.
People of Dalveen
The number of people living in Dalveen has changed over the years:
- In 2011, about 346 people lived here.
- In 2016, the population was around 335 people.
- In 2021, the population grew to 369 people.
Important Places
Dalveen has several places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. Some of them include:
- Braeside Homestead
- The former Butcher's Shop
- St Barnabas' Anglican Church
- The former Dalveen Uniting Church
- Dalveen State School
- Dalveen Tunnel (part of the old railway line)
Learning in Dalveen
Dalveen State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 40 Pine Crescent. In 2018, the school had 16 students.
There are no high schools in Dalveen itself. Students usually go to high schools in nearby towns. The closest government high schools are in Stanthorpe (to the south) and Warwick (to the north).
Community Life
St Barnabas' Anglican Church holds a service once a month. It is part of the Stanthorpe Parish.
The Dalveen Hall is a community building used for events and meetings. It is located on Pine Crescent.
The Southern Downs Regional Council offers a mobile library service. This library on wheels visits the Dalveen State School regularly.
The Dalveen branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association has its own rooms. They are located at Cameron's Corner on the Old Stanthorpe Road.
Getting Around
The New England Highway is the main road that goes through Dalveen, running north to south.
The Southern railway line also passes through Dalveen. Because the area is hilly, two tunnels were built for the train line. These are known as the Dalveen Tunnel and the Cherry Gully Tunnel. There is also a railway bridge over Old Stanthorpe Road. The train line is not used for active service anymore.
Famous People
- William Allan was a notable resident. He was a politician who owned Braeside Homestead in Dalveen. He served in the Queensland Legislative Assembly and the Queensland Legislative Council.
