Gladstone Queensland
Location of Gladstone in Queensland (red)
Population:	29,288 (2006 est.)
Area:	147 km²
Location:	532 km from Brisbane
LGA:	Gladstone City Council
State District:	Gladstone
Federal Division:	Hinkler

Gladstone is an industrial port city located on the coast of Queensland, Australia. The city's population stands at 29,288 (2006 estimate), of whom 3.5 percent are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, with the remainder being of primarily European descent. An additional 17,039 (2006 estimate) persons live in the adjoining Calliope Shire. Being a port city, its local commerce is primarily industrial-based and include large-scale industrial plants include alumina refineries, aluminium smelting, heavy chemicals and shale oil. The Port of Gladstone is the largest multi purpose port in Queensland. Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd)  - Product per capita  $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  4,070,400 (3rd)  - Density  2. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 514 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1200 × 1400 pixel, file size: 155 KB, MIME type: image/png) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... km redirects here. ... Brisbane (pronounced ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, as well as the third largest city in Australia, with a greater metropolitan population of 1. ... Map of Local Government Areas in Queensland The Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Queensland, Australia have been subject to periodic bouts of restructuring and rationalisation by the State Government, involving voluntary and involuntary amalgamation of areas. ... Gladstone City Council is a Local Government Area in central Queensland, Australia. ... State Electoral District is a term used to refer to a voting area within Australian states. ... Gladstone is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Queensland. ... The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member districts called Divisions. ... The Division of Hinkler is an Australian Electoral Division in Queensland. ... Gladstone may refer to: William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898), the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 4 times from 1868 through to 1894 William Henry Gladstone (1840–1892), Member of Parliament and Classical musician, eldest son of William Ewart Gladstone Herbert John Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone (1854–1930), Home Secretary... Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Peter Beattie (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd)  - Product per capita  $40,170/person (6th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  4,070,400 (3rd)  - Density  2. ... Calliope Shire Council is a Local Government Area in the Capricornia region of Queensland, Australia. ... The Port of Gladstone is the fifth largest multi cargo port in Australia and the largest port in Queensland by volume of goods handled. ...

Facilities & Attractions

Gladstone has several primary schools (Clinton State School, Kin Kora State School, South State School, West State School, Central State School, St John's College, Star of the Sea, Trinity College and St Stephens Lutheran College(Prep-12)), three high schools (Gladstone State High, Toolooa State High and Chanel College), and one university campus, Central Queensland University. It is also home to award winning CQIT (TAFE) Gladstone Campus. It was once branded "Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef" as it has access to Heron Island, Lady Elliot Island and other islands from the marina and local airstrips. Chanel College is a Catholic co-educational college in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia. ... Central Queensland University (CQU) Central Queensland University (CQU), is Australias largest public funded regional university. ... In Australia, Technical and Further Education or TAFE institutions are those which offer a wide range of post-secondary education and training, generally in vocational fields (such as hospitality, tourism, construction, woodwork, secretarial skills, community work, etc), often at a level of difficulty below that of a corresponding or related... The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef system,[1][2] composed of roughly 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch for 2,600 kilometres (1,616 mi) and cover an area of approximately 344,400 km².[3][4] The reef is located in the... Heron Island plus fringing reef, with Wistari Reef in the foreground, as seen from a helicopter View of Heron Island from helicopter Heron Island is a coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef. ... Lady Elliot Island as seen from the air. ... A small marina at Brixham, Devon, England. ...

Gladstone has much to offer both tourists and locals alike. Gladstone attained the title of "Tidy Town of 2003". Some of the local attractions include Gladstone Marina where people can relax and enjoy a picnic or make use of the barbecues.

Spinnaker Park

Spinnaker Park provides a small netted swimming area, shelters, and barbecues, and some great walking paths. At certain times of the day you may spot the pods of dolphins which frequent the harbour. From Auckland Point lookout you can view the harbour and get a look at the workings of a major wharf.

Barney Point

Barney Point provides barbecues, shelters and walking areas and a local park. Lake Callemondah is a very quiet, has several walking paths around the lake and a few nice spots to stop, relax, and watch the birdlife.

Boyne Island

Boyne Island and Tannum Sands have grown in popularity because of their beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. The Millennium Esplanade is a big attraction where there are lots of shelters, barbecues and walking paths, and long stretches of beach. Boyne Island is a town in Queensland, Australia, 25 km south of Gladstone. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Lake Awoonga

A little further afield (25km south of Gladstone) is Lake Awoonga. The recreation area continues to draw visitors from all over Australia, with free barbecues, swimming, landscaped walking trails, as well as a cafe and caravan park. The lake has been stocked with several fish species since 1996, and over 2 million barramundi have been released, with the largest caught at the end of 2005 weighing in at a hefty 30.3kg.^{[citation needed]} In addition to the fishing, Lake Awoonga has many wonderful natural attractions, especially the wildlife. With 200 species of birds (or 25% of Australia's bird species) found in the region. Lake Awoonga is also the primary source of Gladstone's water supply.

Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Established in 1988, the Tondoon Botanic Gardens in Glenlyon Road, Gladstone, specialize in Australian native plants, particularly those of Central Queensland.

Shopping

Gladstone has a number of shopping precincts: Stockland Gladstone (formerly the Kin Kora Mall, featuring a number of major national retailers); Centro Gladstone and Centro Gladstone Home (the first Home centre constructed by Centro); and Gladstone Central. There are also many smaller retailers located along Goondoon Street, the main street of town situated in the CBD. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Transport

Auckland Inlet, with the Power House in the background

Peak hour traffic along the Dawson highway (the main thoroughfare into the city centre for residents living in the outer suburbs of Clinton and New Auckland) can be a headache for commuters with waits of up to 20 mins at times. Gladstone City Council has finished construction of a four-lane section of road, which was previously only two lanes (between the Chapman Drive roundabout and the Penda Avenue roundabout). A ring road system is being constructed, with Kirkwood road project and the callemondah overpass, being completed. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 326 KB) Photo I took in Jan 2005 - Gladstone, Queensland, Australia - Auckland Inlet, with the Power House in the background File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 326 KB) Photo I took in Jan 2005 - Gladstone, Queensland, Australia - Auckland Inlet, with the Power House in the background File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ...

It is also a major stop on the North Coast railway line, with many long-distance passenger trains operated by QR TravelTrain stopping in the area. Freight trains also pass through the region. The North Coast railway line is a primary railway line in Queensland, Australia. ... Wickham Terrace entrance to Central Station - showing Queensland Rail QR sign QR, previously known as Queensland Rail and Queensland Railways, is the corporation responsible for the operation and maintenance of the railway system in the State of Queensland, Australia. ... TravelTrain provides long range passenger rail services in Queensland. ...

The city of past few years has experienced major growth booms with industries setting up and expanding, new services have been provided to cope but are not sufficient. There is a major shortage of sufficient retailers, as many are forced to go to Rockhampton to do general shopping. Gladstonites have 3 times the national household income, but have nowhere to spend their money. The wealth of the city is present, thought such things as the only Gold Class Cinema outside of a capital city, one of the largest boat ownerships per capita in the world at the Gladstone Marina. The city centre is being re-developed (and currently open) to attract visitors back to the city instead of outer suburban malls.

Airport

Gladstone is serviced by the Gladstone Airport with daily flights to the state's capital city Brisbane and other locations around the state. A train station is serviced by the famous QR Tilt Train and other state trains. Gladstone Airport (IATA: GLT, ICAO: YGLA) is located in the western suburbs of Gladstone, Queensland, Australia about 6km (8 minute drive) from the centre of the city. ... The Cairns (Diesel) Tilt Train The Rockhampton (Electric) Tilt Train The Tilt Train is a Queensland Rail train running the coast of Queensland, from Brisbane to Rockhampton and Cairns. ...

Sport

Much of the city is passionate about sports, especially rugby league, horse racing, soccer, touch football and hockey. Notable tennis player Rod Laver is a local. Rugby league football (often shortened to rugby league) is a full-contact team sport played with a prolate spheroid-shaped ball by two teams of thirteen on a rectangular grass field. ... Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... Touch (with a capital T), is also known as Touch Football (particularly in Australia) and Touch Rugby in other countries. ... For the arena in Melbourne Park used for show matches in the Australian Open, see Rod Laver Arena Rodney George (Rod) Laver (born August 9, 1938, in Rockhampton, Australia) is a former tennis player from Australia who was the World No. ...

History

Prior to European settlement, the Gladstone region was home of the Baiali (or Byellee) and Goreng goreng Aboriginal tribes. The Goreng goreng people are an Australian Aboriginal language group. ...

In May 1770, the HM Bark Endeavour, under the command of James Cook, sailed by the entrance to Gladstone Harbour under the cover of darkness. Matthew Flinders, during his 1801-1803 circumnavigation of Australia, became the first recorded European to sight the harbour in August 1802. He named the harbour Port Curtis, after Admiral Roger Curtis, a man who was of assistance to Flinders years earlier at the Cape of Good Hope. John Oxley conducted further exploration of the harbour and surrounding countryside in November 1823. Oxley was dismissive of the region, noting the harbour was difficult to enter, the countryside was too dry, and the timber useless for construction purposes. Battle of Chesma, by Ivan Aivazovsky. ... HMB Endeavour was a small 18th century British sailing ship, famous for being the vessel commanded by Lt. ... James Cook, portrait by Nathaniel Dance, c. ... Captain Matthew Flinders RN (16 March 1774 – 19 July 1814) was one of the most accomplished navigators and cartographers of his age. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... --69. ... The Cape of Good Hope; looking towards the west, from the coastal cliffs above Cape Point. ... John Oxley John Oxley (1783 – 1828) was an explorer and surveyor of Australia in the early period of English colonisation. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Nevertheless, a colony was eventually established at Port Curtis. Colonel George Barney's expedition was eventful. On January 25, 1847, the Lord Auckland, carrying 87 soldiers and convicts, arrived off the southern entrance of Port Curtis and promptly ran aground on shoals off the southern tip of Facing Island. The settlers spent seven weeks on the island before being rescued by the supply ship Thomas Lowry and delivered the intended site of settlement, the region now known as Barney Point. George Barney (19 May 1792 – 16 April 1862), was an engineer and lieutenant governor of the Colony of North Australia. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

On January 30 at a proclamation ceremony, Barney was officially sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of the colony of North Australia. ^[1]. The convict settlement lasted barely two months. A change of government in Britain ordered the withdrawal of Barney and the settlers. However, interest in the region remained. By 1853, Francis MacCabe was surveying the site of a new town on the shores of Port Curtis. Maurice O'Connell was appointed government resident the following year, resulting in an influx of free settlers as land became available throughout the region. In 1863, the town became a Municipality with Richard Hetherington elected Gladstone's first mayor. January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... // North Australia was a short-lived territory of Australia. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Maurice OConnell was one of seven children (the eldest? of four sons) of Daniel and Mary OConnell of Ireland. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

For a brief moment in its history, Gladstone was considered as a potential capital city for a new colony. Queen Victoria signed the Letters Patent on February 17, 1846 resulting in the establishment of the Colony of North Australia, with the intended capital of this colony being the settlement on Port Curtis. These plans were shelved when the colonists were withdrawn in 1847. In 1859, Gladstone was again considered as a potential capital as the colony of Queensland seceded from New South Wales - this honour later went to Brisbane, a decision that caused some disquiet north of Brisbane. Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1859 (MDCCCLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Development of Gladstone was slow until 1893, when a meatworks was established at Parsons Point. In 1963, Queensland Alumina Limited established its alumina refinery on the site of the old meatworks. Gladstone's port facilities were expanded and the city launched into an era of industrial development and economic prosperity. Year 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Sister city

In the sister city program, Gladstone is twinned with the Japanese port of Saiki. Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Saiki (佐伯市; -shi) is a city located in Oita, Japan. ...

Suburbs

Gladstone Marina, with the RG Tanna Coal Terminal (formerly Clinton Coal Facility) in the background

The following is a list of Gladstone suburbs recognised by the Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 374 KB) Photo I took in Jan 2005 - Gladstone, Queensland, Australia - Gladstone Marina, with the Clinton Coal Facility in the background File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 374 KB) Photo I took in Jan 2005 - Gladstone, Queensland, Australia - Gladstone Marina, with the Clinton Coal Facility in the background File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ...

• Gladstone City
• Barney Point (site of first settlement)
• Byellee
• Callemondah (primarily industrial)
• Clinton
• Glen Eden
• Kin Kora (site of main shopping centre)
• Kirkwood
• New Auckland
• South Gladstone
• Sun Valley
• Telina
• Toolooa
• Watson (primarily light industrial)
• West Gladstone

Persons of note from Gladstone

Gladstone Power House seen from Helicopter

Storage Silos on the Gladstone waterfront

• Paul Bishop, (1966 - ), actor, best known for his role in Blue Heelers
• Kimberley Busteed, Miss Universe Australia 2007^[2].
• Jason Hetherington, (born 1971), rugby league player, former captain of the London Broncos
• Shannon Long (1969 - ), model
• Chris Luder, (born May 17, 1979), a final 13 contestant from the 2005 Australian Idol Series.
• PJ Marsh, (Born February 19, 1980), rugby league player, Parramatta Eels (2000-2001, 2005), NZ Warriors (2002-2003) (Career Pts: 94)
• Tony Martin, (Born October 7, 1978), rugby league player, NRL Premiership Winner (Melbourne), 2004 Auckland Warriors (Career Pts: 132)
• Frederick Woolnough Paterson, (1897-1977), Australian politician

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 422 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 422 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 357 KB) Photo I took in Jan 2005 - Gladstone, Queensland, Australia - Storage Silos on the Gladstone waterfront File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (816x616, 357 KB) Photo I took in Jan 2005 - Gladstone, Queensland, Australia - Storage Silos on the Gladstone waterfront File links The following pages link to this file: Gladstone, Queensland ... Paul Bishop is an Australian actor of television and theater. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Blue Heelers (1994 - 2006) was a long-running Australian police drama series set in a Victoria Police station in the fictional small town of Mt. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Jason Hetherington (born in Ipswich, Australia) was a rugby league player for the Gold Coast Chargers, Queensland and for the Australian national side. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... The London Broncos, known from 26 September 2005 as Harlequins Rugby League, is a rugby league club representing the greater London area. ... Shannon Long is an Australian model and actress. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Chris Luder (born May 17, 1979), was a contestant on the third series of Australian Idol. ... May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (138th in leap years). ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ... PJ Marsh PJ Marsh (born Peter-John Marsh, February 19, 1980 in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian Rugby League player for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition and for Queensland in State of Origin. ... February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (281st in leap years). ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Frederick Woolnough Paterson (1897-1977) was an Australian politician. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ...

Notes

1. ^ Early History of Port Curtis
2. ^ Carne, Lucy. "Sad beauty conquers universe", The Courier-Mail, April 22 2007. Retrieved on 2007-04-22. 

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External links

Coordinates: 23°50′56″S 151°15′46″E / -23.848983, 151.262656 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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  • Topographic and bathymetric map from Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia.

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