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Jandowae
Queensland
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The commercial centre of Jandowae
Jandowae is located in Queensland
Jandowae
Jandowae
Location in Queensland
Population 1,047 (2016 census locality)
 • Density 4.1204/km2 (10.672/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4410
Area 254.1 km2 (98.1 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Western Downs Region
State electorate(s) Callide
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Localities around Jandowae:
Jinghi Diamondy Diamondy
Tuckerang Jandowae Diamondy
Jimbour West Cooranga Cooranga

Jandowae is a rural town and locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Jandowae had a population of 1,047 people.

History

The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1860s and the first documented European birth was Henry Bateman in 1866. Henrys descendants still live in the town today. The town was at first called Jindowie, from the local Aboriginal word for a waterhole. Later, a man called John or Jack Dowiae established a camp and rest area for travellers called the John Dowiae camp. This led to some early settlers using the name Jondowiae. With the coming of the railway in 1914, the name was changed again to Jandowae, to avoid confusion with nearby Jondaryan. The Jandowae school was established in 1877 with thirteen students enrolled for the first year.

The fertile soil allowed the development of agriculture and combined with a flourishing timber industry saw the expansion of industry and commerce and the establishment of churches, halls and banks.

Jondowae's first Post Office opened on 1 January 1890, and exists today as a private residence. The township was renamed Jandowae in 1913.

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Jandowae War Memorial, 2008

The Jandowae war memorial was unveiled by Victory Drury and the Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Dalby, Walter Sparkes, on 25 April 1935.

Current status

Jandowae, which was the largest town in the Wambo Shire prior to its amalgamation, is surrounded by rich alluvial soil and is one of Queensland's largest wheat growing areas. The area also produces other crops such as barley, sorghum, oats, millet, panicum, sunflower, safflower and linseed. Beef and dairy cattle are raised in the area and Jandowae was home to two large sawmills.

Facilities in the town include a P–10 school, a post office, Queensland Government Agent and a bank. There are three hotels in Jandowae known locally as the Top pub (Club Hotel), the Middle pub (The Exchange Hotel) and the Bottom pub (Jandowae Hotel), all providing meals and accommodation. Sporting facilities include bowls, golf, tennis, swimming, squash and a new skate park facility.

The dollar block promotion

In 2001, in order to stem a decline in population and economic activity and encourage new residents and industry to Jandowae, Wambo Shire Council ran a "dollar block" promotion. The promotion involved the sale of 38 parcels of land, both residential and industrial, for one dollar each. The promotion made news throughout Australia and overseas including New Zealand, Hong Kong, England and the United States. The promotion proved popular with over 1,000 applications received. To maintain fairness, a ballot system was implemented along with a condition requiring the establishment of a house on the block within 12 months or the land would return to the ballot. As a result of the promotion, the decline in population was halted and new industry was attracted to town including a manufacturer of RFID cattle ear tag readers.

Activities

The major festival in Jandowae is the Jandowae Timbertown festival. The festival, held biennially, recognises and celebrates the contribution that the timber industry has made to Jandowae and attracts 3,000 to 4,000 people to the town. Other events in the town include a senior pro-am golf tournament and the Jandowae Cup race meeting.

Economy

Jandowae, which was the largest town in the Wambo Shire prior to its amalgamation, is surrounded by rich alluvial soil and is one of Queensland's largest wheat growing areas. The area also produces other crops such as barley, sorghum, oats, millet, panicum, sunflower, safflower and linseed. Beef and dairy cattle are raised in the area and Jandowae was home to two large sawmills.

There are a number of homesteads in the locality:

  • Athlon (26°45′31″S 151°08′11″E / 26.7587°S 151.1364°E / -26.7587; 151.1364 (Athlon (homestead)))
  • Balanor (26°44′58″S 151°08′27″E / 26.7494°S 151.1408°E / -26.7494; 151.1408 (Balanor (homestead)))
  • Belgiddi (26°44′06″S 151°13′12″E / 26.7351°S 151.2199°E / -26.7351; 151.2199 (Belgiddi (homestead)))
  • Bloomfield (26°42′51″S 151°10′09″E / 26.7143°S 151.1692°E / -26.7143; 151.1692 (Bloomfield (homestead)))
  • Bonathorpe (26°46′41″S 151°11′59″E / 26.7780°S 151.1996°E / -26.7780; 151.1996 (Bonathorpe (homestead)))
  • Boobilarri (26°45′31″S 151°13′29″E / 26.7586°S 151.2248°E / -26.7586; 151.2248 (Boobilarri (homestead)))
  • Brigalow Park (26°39′09″S 151°08′52″E / 26.6526°S 151.1479°E / -26.6526; 151.1479 (Brigalow Park (homestead)))
  • Carlyle (26°44′43″S 151°14′27″E / 26.7454°S 151.2407°E / -26.7454; 151.2407 (Carlyle (homestead)))
  • Coniston (26°41′56″S 151°08′01″E / 26.6989°S 151.1335°E / -26.6989; 151.1335 (Coniston (homestead)))
  • Eversleigh (26°43′13″S 151°13′59″E / 26.7203°S 151.2330°E / -26.7203; 151.2330 (Eversleigh (homestead)))
  • Fairymount (26°44′08″S 151°10′57″E / 26.7356°S 151.1825°E / -26.7356; 151.1825 (Fairymount (homestead)))
  • Glenfillan (26°45′42″S 151°13′08″E / 26.7616°S 151.2189°E / -26.7616; 151.2189 (Glenfillan (homestead)))
  • Glenroy Farm (26°46′04″S 151°12′28″E / 26.7678°S 151.2077°E / -26.7678; 151.2077 (Glenroy Farm (homestead)))
  • Hazeldean (26°47′18″S 151°09′26″E / 26.7884°S 151.1573°E / -26.7884; 151.1573 (Hazeldean (homestead)))
  • Jerogael (26°44′31″S 151°09′26″E / 26.7419°S 151.1572°E / -26.7419; 151.1572 (Jerogael (homestead)))
  • Kahmoo (26°45′48″S 151°05′35″E / 26.7634°S 151.0930°E / -26.7634; 151.0930 (Kahmoo (homestead)))
  • Kel-Andy (26°45′00″S 151°08′29″E / 26.7499°S 151.1413°E / -26.7499; 151.1413 (Kel-Andy (homestead)))
  • Kildurham (26°47′48″S 151°10′20″E / 26.7968°S 151.1721°E / -26.7968; 151.1721 (Kildurham (homestead)))
  • Lauriston (26°46′15″S 151°15′04″E / 26.7709°S 151.2511°E / -26.7709; 151.2511 (Lauriston (homestead)))
  • Lone Pine (26°45′13″S 151°08′36″E / 26.7536°S 151.1434°E / -26.7536; 151.1434 (Lone Pine (homestead)))
  • Lornsdale (26°44′23″S 151°04′27″E / 26.7398°S 151.0743°E / -26.7398; 151.0743 (Lornsdale (homestead)))
  • Milrae (26°42′55″S 151°12′14″E / 26.7152°S 151.2038°E / -26.7152; 151.2038 (Milrae (homestead)))
  • Myrtle Grove (26°43′03″S 151°05′21″E / 26.7174°S 151.0892°E / -26.7174; 151.0892 (Myrtle Grove (homestead)))
  • Oakfields (26°43′42″S 151°04′56″E / 26.7284°S 151.0823°E / -26.7284; 151.0823 (Oakfields (homestead)))
  • Oakland (26°44′04″S 151°15′19″E / 26.7345°S 151.2552°E / -26.7345; 151.2552 (Oakland (homestead)))
  • Pine Haven (26°44′41″S 151°08′17″E / 26.7446°S 151.1380°E / -26.7446; 151.1380 (Pine Haven (homestead)))
  • Rangeview (26°44′33″S 151°09′04″E / 26.7424°S 151.1512°E / -26.7424; 151.1512 (Rangeview (homestead)))
  • Samoa (26°47′33″S 151°11′44″E / 26.7925°S 151.1955°E / -26.7925; 151.1955 (Samoa (homestead)))
  • Sunrisestar (26°44′20″S 151°09′48″E / 26.7390°S 151.1633°E / -26.7390; 151.1633 (Sunrisestar (homestead)))
  • The Pines (26°42′24″S 151°09′46″E / 26.7068°S 151.1628°E / -26.7068; 151.1628 (The Pines (homestead)))
  • The Ranch (26°43′38″S 151°11′45″E / 26.7271°S 151.1959°E / -26.7271; 151.1959 (The Ranch (homestead)))
  • The Rockies (26°42′13″S 151°13′49″E / 26.7036°S 151.2304°E / -26.7036; 151.2304 (The Rockies (homestead)))
  • Wattle Grove (26°47′00″S 151°10′29″E / 26.7833°S 151.1747°E / -26.7833; 151.1747 (Wattle Grove (homestead)))
  • Wilga Downs (26°47′01″S 151°12′55″E / 26.7837°S 151.2154°E / -26.7837; 151.2154 (Wilga Downs (homestead)))
  • Wongaree (26°46′59″S 151°12′07″E / 26.7830°S 151.2019°E / -26.7830; 151.2019 (Wongaree (homestead)))
  • Woodburn (26°41′09″S 151°11′55″E / 26.6859°S 151.1985°E / -26.6859; 151.1985 (Woodburn (homestead)))
  • Woodsome (26°44′37″S 151°12′30″E / 26.7435°S 151.2082°E / -26.7435; 151.2082 (Woodsome (homestead)))

There is an abattoir (26°44′24″S 151°05′27″E / 26.7401°S 151.0909°E / -26.7401; 151.0909 (abattoir)).

Education

Jandowae State School is a government primary and secondary (Prep-10) school for boys and girls at 44 George Street (26°46′47″S 151°06′46″E / 26.7797°S 151.1127°E / -26.7797; 151.1127 (Jandowae Prep-10 State School)). In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 123 students with 14 teachers (13 equivalent full-time) and 11 non-teaching staff (8 equivalent full-time). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 152 students with 15 teachers (13 full-time equivalent) and 12 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent).

For secondary education to Year 12, the nearest schools are Dalby State High School in Dalby to the south and Chinchilla State High School in Chinchilla to the west.

Road infrastructure

Dalby–Jandowae Road enters from the south, Kingaroy–Jandowae Road enters from the north-east, and Jandowae Connection Road exits to the north-west.

Notable people

  • Timothy Tovell, an Australian airman in World War I who smuggled a young French orphan out of France and to Australia.

Images for kids

  • Dingo statue plaque, Jandowae, Queensland 2

    Dingo statue plaque, Jandowae, Queensland.

  • Dingo statue, Jandowae, Queensland

    Dingo statue, Jandowae, Queensland, Australia. Jandowae is home of the Dingo Barrier fence, the longest man made fence in the world. Sculpture in steel by Andy Scott.

  • Dingo statue plaque, Jandowae, Queensland

    Dingo statue plaque, Jandowae, Queensland.

  • R.S.L. clock, Jandowea, Queensland

    R.S.L. clock, Jandowea, Queensland, Australia. Numbers on the clock face are replaced by the words "Lest we forget".

  • R.S.L. clock plaque, Jandowea, Queensland

    R.S.L. clock plaque, Jandowea, Queensland.

  • Jandowae Community and Cultural Centre

    Jandowae Community and Cultural Centre, Jandowae, Queensland, Australia. September 2018

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