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Coordinates: 28°21′30″S 149°06′14″E / 28.3583°S 149.1038°E / -28.3583; 149.1038 (Weengallon (centre of locality))
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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))
Population46 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density0.0538/km2 (0.1393/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4497
Area855.5 km2 (330.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Goondiwindi Region
State electorate(s)Southern Downs
Federal division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Weengallon:
St George St George St George
Thallon Weengallon Talwood
Thallon Daymar Talwood

Weengallon is a rural locality in the Goondiwindi Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Weengallon had a population of 46 people.[1]

Geography

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Barwood Highway towards Weengallon, 2021

The Barwon Highway enters the locality from the west (Talwood) and exits to the east (Thallon). The South-Western railway line enters the locality from the south-east (Talwood), forms part of the southern boundary of the locality, then exits to the south (Daymar).[3]

History

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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. Another rock well exists at Thornby on the Moonie Highway near Saint George (27°58′09″S 148°56′18″E / 27.969052°S 148.938276°E / -27.969052; 148.938276 (Thornby significant cultural area)).

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

The Weengallon pastoral property was in existence by 1867, although in July that year, the 80 square miles (210 km2) run was forfeited for sale.[4] While for cattle, it was noted in 1906 that there was not always water, and a distance from a railway station or siding.[5] A water bore was subsequently sunk in 1911,[6] later down to 3,000 feet (910 m).[7]

The Weengallon Progress Association was established by 1913.[8]

Weengallon State School (also written as Weengallan State School) opened on 13 April 1916.[9][10] It closed in 1922 due to low attendances. On 30 January 1962, Weengallon State School re-opened. It closed permanently in 1986.[11][12]

By the 1930s, the locale had a public hall,[13] and hosted a ball by Queensland Country Women's Association,[14] cricket, and later, an annual Catholic Ball.[15]

The Catholic Church of Our Lady Queen of Fatima was blessed and opened on Rev. W. Brennan on 6 March 1955.[16] On 2 March 2025, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba Ken Howell conducted a 70-year celebration at the church.[17]

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

Demographics

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In the 2016 census, Weengallon had a population of 30 people.[18]

In the 2021 census, Weengallon had a population of 46 people.[1]

Amenities

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Our Lady Queen of Fatima Catholic Church, 2021

Our Lady Queen of Fatima Catholic Church is on the southern side of the Barwon Highway (28°21′30″S 149°03′17″E / 28.35826°S 149.05464°E / -28.35826; 149.05464 (Our Lady Queen of Fatima Catholic Church)).[19][20]

Weengallon community hall and tennis courts, 2021

Weengallon community hall and recreational reserve is at 13028 Barwon Highway (28°21′24″S 149°03′21″E / 28.35656°S 149.05589°E / -28.35656; 149.05589 (Weengallon Community Hall)).[21]

Education

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There are no schools in Weengallon. The nearest government primary schools are Talwood State School in neighbouring Talwood to the east and Thallon State School in neighbouring Thallon to the south-west. There are no nearby secondary schools; the alternatives are distance education and boarding school.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Weengallon (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Weengallon – locality in Goondiwindi Region (entry 47836)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Layers: Locality; Road and rail; Railways; Railway stations". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "07 Jun 2011". Balonne Beacon. Vol. 3, no. 43. Queensland, Australia. 7 June 1911. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Advertising - Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 - 1922) - 7 Jun 1915". Trove. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  10. ^ "NEW STATE SCHOOL. - The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947) - 19 Feb 1916". Trove. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  11. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  12. ^ "Agency ID 5812, Weengallon State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  13. ^ "Weengallon". Balonne Beacon. Vol. XXV, no. 4. Queensland, Australia. 29 January 1931. p. 10. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  14. ^ "Weengallon". Balonne Beacon. Vol. XXI, no. 47. Queensland, Australia. 24 November 1927. p. 1. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  15. ^ "Weengallon Ball". Balonne Beacon. Vol. 49, no. 37. Queensland, Australia. 17 September 1953. p. 3. Retrieved 16 April 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  16. ^ "Photo of plaque commemorating the opening of Our Lady Queen of Fatima Catholic Church in Weengallon". Facebook. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  17. ^ Howell, Ken (2 March 2025). "Celebrated 70 years". Facebook. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  18. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Weengallon (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  19. ^ "Our Lady Queen of Fatima Catholic Church". Google Street View. November 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  20. ^ "Weengallon". Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  21. ^ "Weengallon Community Hall". Google Street View. November 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  22. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
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