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'''Weengallon''' is a rural [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Goondiwindi Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|47836|Weengallon|locality in Goondiwindi Region|access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}} Weengallon had a population of 30 people.<ref name=Census2016/>
'''Weengallon''' is a rural [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Goondiwindi Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|47836|Weengallon|locality in Goondiwindi Region|access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2016}} Weengallon had a population of 30 people.<ref name=Census2016/>

The [[Barwon Highway]] goes through the locale.


== History ==
== History ==

The significant cultural area of the Ngaru-gi Gali ('to drink') or Weengallon rock wells are four large water holes, some twelve metres deep, and several smaller ones. These wells were used by the Indigenous Australians, including the [[Kalkatungu|Kalkadoon]] as they moved from [[Mount Isa]] south for ceremonies and business towards [[Goondiwindi]], and further coastal towards the [[Bunya Mountains]].
<gallery caption="" class="center" >
File:AU-Qld-Weengallon-Ngaru-gi Gali rock wells-2021.jpg|Weengallon Aboriginal rock wells (2021).
File:AU-Qld-Weengallon-large rock well-2021.jpg|A large rock well (2021).
</gallery>

The Weengallon property was in existence by 1867, although in July that year, the {{convert|80|sqmi}} run was forfeited for sale.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article76920855 |title=Sale of forfeited runs. |newspaper=[[The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser]] |volume=XVII |issue=2402 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=12 July 1876 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=3 (Supplement to the Gazette.) |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> While for cattle, it was noted in 1906 that there was not always water, and a distance from a railway station or siding.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19459958 |title=The South-West. |newspaper=[[The Brisbane Courier]] |volume=LXIII |issue=15,137 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=18 July 1906 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=5 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> A water bore was subsequently sunk in 1911,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215397596 |title=No title |newspaper=[[Balonne Beacon]] |volume=3 |issue=43 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=7 June 1911 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page</ref> later down to {{convert|3000|ft}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article176111791 |title=Weengallon bore. |newspaper=The Telegraph |issue=12,643 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=28 May 1913 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=11 (Second edition) |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>

A Weengallon Progress Association was in existence by 1913.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215385683 |title=Balonne Shire Council. |newspaper=[[Balonne Beacon]] |volume=5 |issue=39 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=17 May 1913 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>

By the 1930s, the locale had a public hall,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215403977 |title=Weengallon |newspaper=Balonne Beacon |volume=XXV |issue=4 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=29 January 1931 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=10 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> and hosted a ball by [[Queensland Country Women's Association]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215763989 |title=Weengallon. |newspaper=[[Balonne Beacon]] |volume=XXI |issue=47 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=24 November 1927 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=1 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> cricket, and later, an annual Catholic Ball.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213719009 |title=Weengallon Ball |newspaper=[[Balonne Beacon]] |volume=49 |issue=37 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=17 September 1953 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page=3 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>

The locality was officially named and bounded on 26 November 1999.<ref name=qpnl/>
The locality was officially named and bounded on 26 November 1999.<ref name=qpnl/>


In the {{CensusAU|2016}} Weengallon had a population of 30 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC33049|name=Weengallon (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>
In the {{CensusAU|2016}} Weengallon had a population of 30 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC33049|name=Weengallon (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

== Gallery ==

<gallery caption="" class="center" >
File:AU-Qld-Gradna-Barwon Highway westbound-2021.jpg|Barwon Highway between Gradna and Weengallon (2021).
File:AU-Qld-Weengallon-Barwon Highway-2021.jpg|Barwood Highway towards Weengallon (2021).
File:AU-Qld-Weengallon-community hall-2021.jpg|Weengallon community hall and tennis courts (2021).
File:AU-Qld-Weengallon-church-2021.jpg|Our Lady Queen church (2021).
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==

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Revision as of 10:23, 16 April 2021

Weengallon
Queensland
Weengallon locality sign, eastern approach (2021)
Weengallon is located in Queensland
Weengallon
Weengallon
Coordinates28°21′30″S 149°06′14″E / 28.3583°S 149.1038°E / -28.3583; 149.1038 (Weengallon (centre of locality))
Population30 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.035/km2 (0.091/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4497
Area855.5 km2 (330.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Goondiwindi Region
State electorate(s)Southern Downs
Federal division(s)Maranoa

Weengallon is a rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census Weengallon had a population of 30 people.[1]

The Barwon Highway goes through the locale.

History

The significant cultural area of the Ngaru-gi Gali ('to drink') or Weengallon rock wells are four large water holes, some twelve metres deep, and several smaller ones. These wells were used by the Indigenous Australians, including the Kalkadoon as they moved from Mount Isa south for ceremonies and business towards Goondiwindi, and further coastal towards the Bunya Mountains.

  • Weengallon Aboriginal rock wells (2021).
    Weengallon Aboriginal rock wells (2021).
  • A large rock well (2021).
    A large rock well (2021).

The Weengallon property was in existence by 1867, although in July that year, the 80 square miles (210 km2) run was forfeited for sale.[3] While for cattle, it was noted in 1906 that there was not always water, and a distance from a railway station or siding.[4] A water bore was subsequently sunk in 1911,[5] later down to 3,000 feet (910 m).[6]

A Weengallon Progress Association was in existence by 1913.[7]

By the 1930s, the locale had a public hall,[8] and hosted a ball by Queensland Country Women's Association,[9] cricket, and later, an annual Catholic Ball.[10]

The locality was officially named and bounded on 26 November 1999.[2]

In the 2016 census Weengallon had a population of 30 people.[1]

  • Barwon Highway between Gradna and Weengallon (2021).
    Barwon Highway between Gradna and Weengallon (2021).
  • Barwood Highway towards Weengallon (2021).
    Barwood Highway towards Weengallon (2021).
  • Weengallon community hall and tennis courts (2021).
    Weengallon community hall and tennis courts (2021).
  • Our Lady Queen church (2021).
    Our Lady Queen church (2021).

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Weengallon (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Weengallon – locality in Goondiwindi Region (entry 47836)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Sale of forfeited runs". The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser. Vol. XVII, no. 2402. Queensland, Australia. 12 July 1876. p. 3 (Supplement to the Gazette.). Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "The South-West". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. LXIII, no. 15, 137. Queensland, Australia. 18 July 1906. p. 5. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ {{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215397596 |title=No title |newspaper=Balonne Beacon |volume=3 |issue=43 |location=Queensland, Australia |date=7 June 1911 |access-date=16 April 2021 |page
  6. ^ "Weengallon bore". The Telegraph. No. 12, 643. Queensland, Australia. 28 May 1913. p. 11 (Second edition). Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Balonne Shire Council". Balonne Beacon. Vol. 5, no. 39. Queensland, Australia. 17 May 1913. p. 2. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ "Weengallon". Balonne Beacon. Vol. XXV, no. 4. Queensland, Australia. 29 January 1931. p. 10. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "Weengallon". Balonne Beacon. Vol. XXI, no. 47. Queensland, Australia. 24 November 1927. p. 1. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "Weengallon Ball". Balonne Beacon. Vol. 49, no. 37. Queensland, Australia. 17 September 1953. p. 3. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.


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