Nagoorin facts for kids
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A house in Nagoorin, 2017
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 Nagoorin
Location in Queensland
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| Postcode(s) | 4680 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
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| LGA(s) | Gladstone Region |
| State electorate(s) | Callide |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Nagoorin is a small country town located in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, Australia. It is one of four small towns found within the wider area known as Boyne Valley. The other towns in this area are Ubobo, Builyan, and Many Peaks.
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A Look Back: Nagoorin's History
Nagoorin has a history that includes its schools and post office. These places helped the community grow over the years.
Early Schools in Nagoorin
The first school in the area was Lake View Provisional School. It opened on 9 February 1910. A provisional school was usually a smaller school that might not have been permanent. This school closed on 31 June 1917. However, it reopened a few years later on 27 February 1920. Lake View Provisional School finally closed its doors on 31 December 1936.
Nagoorin State School opened later, on 18 October 1915. This school has been an important part of the town for a long time.
Nagoorin's Post Office
The Nagoorin Post Office started operating around 1920. Before that, a smaller "receiving office" was open from 1910. This earlier office was first known as Degalil. The Nagoorin Post Office served the community for many years before closing around 1982.
Places of Special Importance
Nagoorin is home to some sites that are listed for their heritage value. This means they are important because of their history or special features.
Norton Goldfield
One of these special places is the Norton Goldfield, located on Norton Road. A goldfield is an area where gold was found and mined. This site is important because it tells us about the history of gold mining in the region.
Learning in Nagoorin
Education is important in Nagoorin, especially for younger students.
Nagoorin State School Today
Nagoorin State School is a government primary school. It teaches students from Prep (the first year of school) up to Year 6. The school is located at 2 Ubobo Street. In 2017, the school had 12 students. It had two teachers and four other staff members who helped run the school.
Secondary School Options
There are no high schools directly in the Boyne Valley area. For students needing secondary education, the closest option is Miriam Vale State School. This school offers classes up to Year 10. For students in Years 11 and 12, they usually travel to larger towns. The nearest high schools for these older students include Gladstone State High School, Rosedale State School, and Monto State High School.
