South Kolan

South Kolan /ˈkoʊlæn/ is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,061 people.[1]

South Kolan
Queensland
Mystery Craters, 2013
South Kolan
Coordinates24.9280°S 152.1775°E / -24.9280; 152.1775
Population1,061 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density9.332/km2 (24.169/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4670
Area113.7 km2 (43.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)Burnett
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Localities around South Kolan:
Bucca Meadowvale Sharon
Bucca South Kolan Branyan
Bungadoo
Electra		 Givelda
Pine Creek		 South Bingera

Geography

The South Kolan region is in the Wide Bay–Burnett region,354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg. The Burnett River flows through the locality.

The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan (24.9166°S 152.1833°E / -24.9166; 152.1833 (Birthamba)); it takes its name from the former Birthamba railway station on the now closed Mount Perry railway line. Birthamba is an Aboriginal word meaning camp.[3]

The former neighbourhood of Kalbar is located in the eastern area of South Kolan (24.940°S 152.247°E / -24.940; 152.247 (Kalbar, Queenland (South Kolan))). Kalbar Road still bears the name. It is located in the bend of the Burnett River opposite South Bingera / Branyan.[4] (This is not to be confused with the town of Kalbar (formerly Engelsburg) in the Scenic Rim Region).

The neighbourhood of Koolboo is located in the north-western area of South Kolan (24.9166°S 152.1500°E / -24.9166; 152.1500 (Koolboo)); it takes its name from the former Kooboo railway station on the now closed Mount Perry railway line. Koolboo is named after a local Aboriginal clan leader.[5]

History

The name Kolan is believed to be a Kabi language word kalang meaning good.[2]

Kolan South State School opened on 29 July 1878.[6]

Kalbar Plantation was owned by Dr May of Bundaberg; a sugar mill was erected there in 1883.[7] Kalbar Provisional School opened on 26 February 1896. On 1 January 1909 it became Kalbar State School. It closed on 15 June 1962.[6]

St. Mary's Anglican Church was dedicated on 11 March 1979 by Archbishop Felix Arnott. It closed during 1994.[8]

At the 2011 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,164.[9]

Many properties damaged by the 2011 and 2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.

In the 2016 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,061 people.[1]

Industry

Industry in the district consists of cattle farming, sugar cane production and milling, and commercial fruit and vegetable production. The township, although small, has a convenience store, Kolan South State Primary School, a Police Station and The South Kolan Pub which also has accommodation facilities. South Kolan is also frequented by many residents of surrounding rural areas such as Pine Creek and Gin Gin.

Tourism

South Kolan is home to the Mystery Craters. Discovered in 1971, the origin of the 35 oddly shaped craters has been the subject of controversy.[10]

Education

Kolan South State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2297 Gin Gin Road (24.9340°S 152.1760°E / -24.9340; 152.1760 (Kolan South State School)).[11][12] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 124 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).[13]

Culture

Entertainment in South Kolan is centered on local school events and social events at the South Kolan Pub, which hosts live music on a weekly basis with acts performed by local artists. Each afternoon patrons are treated to a live comedic show by local resident Ross Griffiths. Karen Griffiths is also an esteemed singer who specializes in harmonizing and frequently performs at the venue.

Sport

The South Kolan football club affectionately known as the "sharkies" hosts home games in football season while still remaining a family atmosphere as well as being open most weekends for socialising and a good time while having a cold beverage.

Events

Each year the South Kolan Pub hosts its 'Australia Day Warm Beer and Cold Pie Contest'. The prestigious winning title was awarded to local legend Thomas Griffiths in 2014.[14]

Climate

South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.

See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Kolan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "South Kolan – locality in Bundaberg Region (entry 47145)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  3. "Birthamba – unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 2760)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  4. "Kalbar". Bundaberg Regional Council. 21 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  5. "Koolboo – unbounded locality in the Bundaberg Region (entry 18446)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  6. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  7. "LOCAL NEWS". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (3, 090). Queensland, Australia. 9 June 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 19 November 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. "Closed Churches". Anglican Records and Archive Centre. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  9. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Kolan". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  10. "Mystery Craters". Bundaberg North Burnett. Tourism Queensland. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  11. "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  12. "Kolan South State School". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  13. "ACARA School Profile 2017". Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  14. "South Kolan Hotel Motel". Facebook. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018.

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