Ravenswood, Queensland

Ravenswood
Queensland

Imperial Hotel at Ravenswood
Ravenswood
Coordinates 20°13′S 146°53′E / 20.217°S 146.883°E / -20.217; 146.883Coordinates: 20°13′S 146°53′E / 20.217°S 146.883°E / -20.217; 146.883
Population 349 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4816
Location
LGA(s) Charters Towers Region
State electorate(s) Dalrymple
Federal Division(s) Kennedy
Localities around Ravenswood:
Dotswood Crimea Reid River
Upper Haughton
Broughton Ravenswood Mulgrave
Swans Lagoon
Seventy Mile Mount Wyatt Eight Mile Creek

Ravenswood is a small mining town and locality in the Charters Towers Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] It is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Mingela, and about 89 kilometres (55 mi) from Charters Towers. In the 2011 census, Ravenswood had a population of 349 people.[1]

History

After the discovery of gold in 1868 through to the early 1900s, the township flourished and grew to nearly 5000 residents and boasted 48 hotels. Several historic buildings remain from this period. Due to an industrial strike in 1912 and subsequently World War I, by 1915 mining declined and the town was deserted.

From 1879 to 1930, Ravenswood was the administrative centre for local government, initially of Ravenswood Division (1879–1903) and later of the Shire of Ravenswood (1903–1930). However, with the decline in Ravenwood's population, it was no longer financially viable to have a separate local government authority, and the Shire of Ravenswood was absorbed into the Shire of Dalrymple.[4][5]

At the 2006 census, Ravenswood had a population of 191.[6]

Economy

Two gold mines are in operation in the area, a large opencut behind the town and an underground one at nearby Mount Wright. These days with the current mining operation, the population has grown from 200 to nearly 500. Tourism is also an important industry.

Amenities

Facilities in the town include a combined general store and post office, a primary school and two pubs, the Railway and the Imperial. Fuel can be obtained from both Top Camp near the entrance to the town and the post office. Top Camp also offers meals and bungalow style accommodation.

Heritage listings

Ravenswood has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Ravenswood (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ravenswood - town (entry 28071)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Ravenswood - locality (entry 44552)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Local Authorities.". The Northern Miner. Charters Towers, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 30 April 1924. p. 2. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  5. ↑ "Dairymple Shire Council Monthly Meeting". The Northern Miner. Charters Towers, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 12 February 1930. p. 4. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  6. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Ravenswood (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
  7. ↑ "Mabel Mill (former) (entry 601206)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Railway Hotel, Ravenswood (entry 600443)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  9. ↑ "Ravenswood Community Church (entry 601829)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  10. ↑ "Ravenswood Ambulance Station (entry 600445)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  11. ↑ "London North Mine, Ravenswood (entry 601207)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  12. ↑ "Cake Shop, Ravenswood (entry 600449)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  13. ↑ "Imperial Hotel, Ravenswood (entry 600446)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  14. ↑ "Ravenswood Post Office and Residence (entry 600447)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  15. ↑ "Ravenswood School of Arts (entry 600453)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  16. ↑ "Shop adjacent to Thorps Building (entry 600454)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  17. ↑ "Thorps Building (entry 600452)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  18. ↑ "Ravenswood Court House Group (former) (entry 601204)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  19. ↑ "Ravenswood School and Residence (entry 600455)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  20. ↑ "Totley Township (entry 600457)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  21. ↑ "Pandanus Creek Battery (entry 601848)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
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