King of Kingaroy LbNA #17355 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Aug 14, 2005 |
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| City: | Kingaroy Qld Australia |
| County: | Other International |
| State: | Other International |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Not yet found! |
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| Last found: | N/A |
| Last edited: | Aug 14, 2005 |
A LETTERBOX FOR HIKERS, BIKERS AND HORSERIDERS!
Kingaroy Shire was first settled by Europeans in 1843 when squatter and explorer Henry Stuart Russell made a selection at Burrandowan, west of present-day Kingaroy.
He was followed into the area in 1846 by the Haly brothers (who selected Taabinga station) and Simon Scott (who settled at Taromeo). The Halys and Scott brought the first flocks of sheep to the region - an industry that was soon overtaken by dairying, sawmilling and grain cropping.
In 1878 or 1879, the general area where Kingaroy now stands was selected by the Markwell brothers.
James Markwell called his selection Kingaroy Paddock using a corruption of the local Wakka Wakka aboriginal people's word for "red ant" (Kingaroori) because red ants were so prevalent in the area. A corner post of his selection was located on what is now modern-day Haly Street in central Kingaroy.
Kingaroy Shire was gazetted in 1912 and the first Council chambers were built in the following year (they still survive and are in use to this day).
In 1924, peanuts were introduced into the area. They quickly became a major agricultural industry alongside dairying, maize, navy beans, soybeans, pigs, sunflowers, duboisia, beef and paulownia.
In 1938, the growth of the Shire necessitated Council's expansion into a new set of chambers (the 1938 Chambers in Haly Street, also still in use today). And in 1979, further growth led to the expansion into a third set of Chambers in Glendon Street, the ones Kingaroy Shire Council now operates from.
In 1994 the first wine grapes were planted in the Shire and during the late 1990s the foundations of the Shire's newest agricultural industries - winemaking and olive-growing - were laid down. There are now several wineries and cellar doors operating in Kingaroy Shire, and in 1998 the South Burnett was declared as Australia's newest wine-making region.
Today Kingaroy is a bustling township of more than 7,000 people. It's regarded as both the geographic and economic centre of the South Burnett and is probably best known outside the region as "The Peanut Capital of Australia".
More information about Kingaroy is available at: www.kingaroy.qld.gov.au
The Kingaroy Showgrounds is located on the western edge of the town, and is a popular venue for many local events. The Pony Club meets regularly here, and there are monthly markets held in the Showgrounds which are well worth a visit. Horse riders are able to use the Showgrounds as a base for discovering the local trails. There are yards, water and plenty of shady spots.
One of the most visible features of the Showgrounds are the beautiful aged Camphor Laurel trees. These huge trees provide welcome shade for many events, and a picnic held under them is always memorable.
The King of Kingaroy letterbox is hidden in one of these trees. You must look for the tree that has a fence growing through it. This is a truly amazing sight, as the tree has grown over an old 3-rail fence, and the rails and posts seem to grow right out of the tree.
After marvelling over such a freak of nature, go around to the other side of the tree. At eye level you will see a small hollow in the trunk, and within this hollow you will find the King of Kingaroy. Remember to return the letterbox and make sure it is not visible to passers-by.
Enjoy your visit to Kingaroy!
Kingaroy Shire was first settled by Europeans in 1843 when squatter and explorer Henry Stuart Russell made a selection at Burrandowan, west of present-day Kingaroy.
He was followed into the area in 1846 by the Haly brothers (who selected Taabinga station) and Simon Scott (who settled at Taromeo). The Halys and Scott brought the first flocks of sheep to the region - an industry that was soon overtaken by dairying, sawmilling and grain cropping.
In 1878 or 1879, the general area where Kingaroy now stands was selected by the Markwell brothers.
James Markwell called his selection Kingaroy Paddock using a corruption of the local Wakka Wakka aboriginal people's word for "red ant" (Kingaroori) because red ants were so prevalent in the area. A corner post of his selection was located on what is now modern-day Haly Street in central Kingaroy.
Kingaroy Shire was gazetted in 1912 and the first Council chambers were built in the following year (they still survive and are in use to this day).
In 1924, peanuts were introduced into the area. They quickly became a major agricultural industry alongside dairying, maize, navy beans, soybeans, pigs, sunflowers, duboisia, beef and paulownia.
In 1938, the growth of the Shire necessitated Council's expansion into a new set of chambers (the 1938 Chambers in Haly Street, also still in use today). And in 1979, further growth led to the expansion into a third set of Chambers in Glendon Street, the ones Kingaroy Shire Council now operates from.
In 1994 the first wine grapes were planted in the Shire and during the late 1990s the foundations of the Shire's newest agricultural industries - winemaking and olive-growing - were laid down. There are now several wineries and cellar doors operating in Kingaroy Shire, and in 1998 the South Burnett was declared as Australia's newest wine-making region.
Today Kingaroy is a bustling township of more than 7,000 people. It's regarded as both the geographic and economic centre of the South Burnett and is probably best known outside the region as "The Peanut Capital of Australia".
More information about Kingaroy is available at: www.kingaroy.qld.gov.au
The Kingaroy Showgrounds is located on the western edge of the town, and is a popular venue for many local events. The Pony Club meets regularly here, and there are monthly markets held in the Showgrounds which are well worth a visit. Horse riders are able to use the Showgrounds as a base for discovering the local trails. There are yards, water and plenty of shady spots.
One of the most visible features of the Showgrounds are the beautiful aged Camphor Laurel trees. These huge trees provide welcome shade for many events, and a picnic held under them is always memorable.
The King of Kingaroy letterbox is hidden in one of these trees. You must look for the tree that has a fence growing through it. This is a truly amazing sight, as the tree has grown over an old 3-rail fence, and the rails and posts seem to grow right out of the tree.
After marvelling over such a freak of nature, go around to the other side of the tree. At eye level you will see a small hollow in the trunk, and within this hollow you will find the King of Kingaroy. Remember to return the letterbox and make sure it is not visible to passers-by.
Enjoy your visit to Kingaroy!