Queanbeyan New South Wales
Population: • Density:	36,331 (2004) (37th) 210/km²
Established:	1838
Area:	173 km²
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Location:	10 km from Canberra
LGA:	Queanbeyan City Council

Queanbeyan is a city and local government area (Queanbeyan City Council) in south eastern New South Wales, Australia. It is a city overshadowed somewhat by its proximity to the Australian federal capital city of Canberra: it has effectively become a de facto district of the nearby capital city as it lies on the Australian Capital Territory border and is approximately 10km from Canberra's CBD, Civic. The border itself is defined by a railway line. The Queanbeyan River runs through Queanbeyan, near the centre of the city. ‹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... Map of Local Government Areas in New South Wales Types of LGAs in New South Wales The Local Government Areas of New South Wales, Australia have been subject to periodic bouts of restructuring and rationalisation by the State Government, involving voluntary and involuntary amalgamation of areas. ... Queanbeyan City is a Local Government Area (LGA) south eastern New South Wales, Australia, near Canberra. ... Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... Queanbeyan City is a Local Government Area (LGA) south eastern New South Wales, Australia, near Canberra. ... “NSW” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... Capital Canberra Government Constitutional monarchy Administrator none Chief Minister Jon Stanhope (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 2  - Senate seats 2 Gross Territorial Product (2006)  - Product ($m)  $19,167 (6th)  - Product per capita  $57,303/person (1st) Population (End of November 2006)  - Population  333,667 (7th)  - Density  137. ... The Central Business District of Sydney, Australia. ... City Walk, a pedestrian mall in Civic is a focus of retail activity and outdoor dining. ... The Queanbeyan River joins the Molonglo River at Oaks Estate just within the Australian Capital Territory. ...

Queanbeyan has a population of 36,331 and has been said to be the "fastest growing city in Southern NSW".

History

Queanbeyan sign

Bridge near the centre of town over the river

Royal_Hotel in Queanbeyan, built 1926

A former monastry, St Benedicts now houses a number of local businesses

Queabeyan's "Tidy Town" awards are proudly displayed on the Queanbeyan Council Chambers Building (c. 1927)

The town grew from a squattage held by ex-convict inn keeper, Timothy Beard, on the banks of the Molonglo River. The original name was Quinbean which means "clear waters". Image File history File links Download high resolution version (862x746, 82 KB) Summary sign on the kings hway entering quenbeyan nsw Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (862x746, 82 KB) Summary sign on the kings hway entering quenbeyan nsw Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1184x888, 259 KB) Summary bridge over the Queanbeyan River. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1184x888, 259 KB) Summary bridge over the Queanbeyan River. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1184x888, 204 KB) Summary Royal hotel Queanbeyan NSW (1926) on Monaro street. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1184x888, 204 KB) Summary Royal hotel Queanbeyan NSW (1926) on Monaro street. ... Royal Hotel is a common name for hotels in Australia. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 173 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St Benedicts Queanbeyan a former monastry now renovated houses a number of local businesses I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 173 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St Benedicts Queanbeyan a former monastry now renovated houses a number of local businesses I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Black swans on Molonglo River. ...

Queanbeyan was officially proclaimed a township in 1838 with a population at that time of about 50. The name was also used for the surrounding parish. Some of the significant historic buildings still standing date from those early days. Traces of gold were discovered in 1851 and lead and silver mines also flourished briefly. Settlers were harassed by bushrangers, of which John Tennant, Jacky Jacky, Frank Gardiner and Ben Hall were some of the more notorious. | Jöns Jakob Berzelius, discoverer of protein 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Queanbeyan Parish, Murray County is a parish of Murray County, New South Wales, a cadastral unit for use on land titles. ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Bushrangers, or bush rangers were outlaws in the early years of the European settlement of Australia who had the survival skills necessary to use the Australian bush as a refuge to hide from the authorities. ... John Tennant was an Australian bushranger who was active around the Canberra district in the 1820s. ... William Westwood (Jackey Jackey) (Born Manuden, Essex, England, 1 August 1820 - Hanged 13 October 1846, Norfolk Island) was a noted Australian bushranger of the 19th century who was transported to Australia in 1837 for forgery. ... Frank Gardiner (Born 1829, Rosshire Scotland - Died c. ... Ben Hall (9 May 1837 - 5 May 1865) was a noted Australian bushranger of the 19th century. ...

The Commercial Banking company of Sydney limited (CBC now part of the National Australia Bank) opened in Queanbeyan on 19 September, 1859. The Bank of New South Wales began service in Queanbeyan in 1878. The National Australia Bank or nab (ASX: NAB, LSE: NAB, NYSE: NAB, TYO: 8637 ) colloquially the National or the NAB. The NAB is part of the NAB Group. ... Westpac Banking Corporation ASX: WBC NZX: WBC, usually called Westpac, is the fourth largest bank in Australasia, after the National Australia Bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ANZ and one of the largest banks in the South Pacific. ...

The Golden Age (now The Queanbeyan Age) was Queanbeyan's first newspaper and was founded in 1860 by John Gale. The Queanbeyan Age is a weekly newspaper based in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...

In 1880 the residence of John James Wright, the first mayor of Queanbeyan, was constructed along the edge of the Queanbeyan River. In 1982 that building became the Queanbeyan Art Centre.

Queanbeyan, an increasingly successful primary producing district, was proclaimed a Municipality in February 1885 incorporating an area of 5,700 acres (23 km²). 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

The railway reached Queanbeyan railway station in 1887 and it became the junction for the lines going to Canberra and Bombala. The town is served by the twice-daily Countrylink Xplorer service between Canberra and Sydney. Queanbeyan railway station, with trackwork vehicles in siding waiting for midday Xplorer service Queanbeyan is a railway station located on the border of Queanbeyan, New South Wales and Oaks Estate, Australian Capital Territory, Australia on CountryLinks Canberra Line. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... Bombala is a town and local government area in the Monaro region of south-eastern New South Wales, Australia. ... CountryLink is the name given to the train and coach services that runs throughout regional areas in the state of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. ... This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ...

William James Farrer, the wheat experimentalist, established Queanbeyan's reputation as an agricultural district with his famous "Federation" rust-free strain, developed on his property "Lambrigg" at Tharwa. Farrer's work was only slowly recognised elsewhere in Australia, but local farmers supported him, particularly in his development of "Blount's Lambrigg", another strain which in 1889 gave hope to farmers after the disastrous season of 1887 when crops had failed after heavy Christmas rains. William James Farrer (April 3, 1845 - April 16, 1906) was a leading Australian agronomist and wheat breeder. ... Tharwa, (postcode 2620) is a village within the Australian Capital Territory south of Canberra. ... Year 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ...

At the height of its rural prosperity Queanbeyan boasted sixteen public houses and six flourmills powered by wind, water, horse and steam.

The Royal Hotel on Monaro street opened in 1926. Canberra was "dry" from 1910 at the time of the territory's foundation until 1928 when Federal Parliament had relocated from Melbourne. In that period many of the capital's residents crossed the border to drink at hotels in Queanbeyan.

By 1972 Queanbeyan had little difficulty in meeting the first basic requirement of city status; the population had risen to more than 15,000 and a future population of at least that number was assured. City status was accordingly granted on 7 July 1972. On 21 July, 1975 the Queen's Bridge was opened. This bridge took pressure off the existing bridge in linking Monaro Street directly to the east. From 1982 to 1989, the Canberra Raiders rugby league team played their home games in Queanbeyan, at Seiffert Oval. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. ... Wally Lewis passing the ball in Rugby League State of Origin. ... Seiffert Oval is a rugby ground in Queanbeyan, New South Wales that seved as the base of the Canberra Raiders for the first seven years of its existence (1982-1989). ...

Sport and culture

Queanbeyan has a strong sporting culture. One of the major sports in Queanbeyan is Rugby League. The town has two teams, the Queanbeyan Blues and the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, of which the Blues is, as of 2006, the more powerful team. In addition Queanbeyan has a successful Australian Rules Football team, the Queanbeyan Tigers, and a somewhat less successful Rugby Union team, the Queanbeyan Whites. Queanbeyan has fostered many rugby superstars including Ricky Stuart, David Campese, Matt Henjak todd parkinson . Other sporting icons include Mark Webber, a Formula One driver. Wally Lewis passing the ball in Rugby League State of Origin. ... High marking is a key skill and spectacular attribute of Australian rules football Precise field and goal kicking using the oval shaped ball is the key skill in Australian rules football Australian rules football, also known as Australian football, Aussie rules, or simply football or footy is a code of... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... The Queanbeyan Whites are a rugby union team based in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. ... Ricky Stuart is a former Australian representative rugby league and rugby union player - a dual international and the current coach of the Australian national rugby league team. ... David Ian Campese (born October 21, 1962 in Queanbeyan), also known as Campo, is an Australian former Rugby Union player. ... Matt Henjak (born 25 November 1981 in Queanbeyan) is an Australian rugby union player. ... Mark Alan Webber, called Webbo by some fans, (born August 27, 1976) is an Australian Formula One driver. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Queanbeyan includes a diverse range of Indigenous, African, European, Asian and Pacific cultures. Clubs and associations in Queanbeyan cater for many of these groups, including residents having Dutch, Macedonian, Italian or Mediterranean origins ^{[citation needed]}.

The Queanbeyan Show, which is now 111 years old, is held annually at the Queanbeyan Showgrounds in November over two days. There are equestrian events, a sideshow alley, art and craft displays, cooking exhibits, an agricultural pavilion and livestock exhibitions. Also held is a Showgirl, Miss Junior Showgirl and Tiny Tots competition.

In February, the Queanbeyan Showgrounds play host to the annual "Convoy for Kids" to aid cancer research. The event is widely supported by community groups, regional businesses and the emergency services. The event attracts hundreds of commercial vehicles, trucks, prime movers and bushfire brigade vehicles. The highlight of the afternoon is the sounding of horns, which can be heard for miles around. Other regular events throughout the year include the Rodeo in March, Field Days, and a camping and off-road vehicle show.

Politics

Queanbeyan leans towards the Australian Labor Party and is the Federal marginal seat of Eden-Monaro, currently held by the Hon Gary Nairn for the Liberal Party and is in the State seat of Monaro, currently held by Mr Steve Whan for Labor. The Jerrabomberra community has tended to vote Liberal at past Federal elections but at the 2003 State election voted for the first time strongly Labor against the then sitting National Party Member. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article concerns the modern Australian political party. ...

Today

Jerrabomberra, one of Queanbeyan's fastest growing suburbs

Queanbeyan is a thriving regional centre providing the opportunity for people to work in Canberra and live in New South Wales. The city is home to a large shopping centre known as Riverside Plaza. Queanbeyan has most of the major fast food outlets and selected specialty stores. Queanbeyan has two government high schools, Queanbeyan High and Karabar High. Queanbeyan primary schools include Queanbeyan Public School, Jerrabomberra Public School and St. Gregory's. Queanbeyan has all the facilities of a major regional centre including a hospital, ambulance station, local bus line (Deanes Buslines), indoor and outdoor swimming pool, community centre, public library and several parks. There is no longer a cinema in Queanbeyan. Much of the growth of Queanbeyan is found in Jerrabomberra, this suburb being created in 1992 and now having a population of over 6000. Image File history File links Jerra. ... Image File history File links Jerra. ... For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... “NSW” redirects here. ... St. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

On 16 December, 2006, level 3 water restrictions were introduced for the first time in Queanbeyan.^[1] Level 5 water restrictions in Goulburn in 2006. ...

Popular Culture

Sometimes called "Struggle Town" by Canberra residents disparagingly referring to its predominantly working class socioeconomic makeup. This culminated in a political incident on 15 May 1997 when ACT member for Ginninderra, Ms Roberta McRae, stated that “poor people live in Queanbeyan and the rich in Canberra” which caused much public anger and resulted in her being disciplined by her party, the ALP.^[2] For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... The term working class is used to denote a social class. ... Socioeconomics is the study of the social and economic impacts of any product or service offering, market intervention or other activity on an economy as a whole and on the companies, organization and individuals who are its main economic actors. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Historical Places, memorials, monuments and commemorative gates

Notable residents - past and present

• David Campese - Retired Wallaby winger, arguably the greatest winger of all time, Wallabies top try scorer and second most capped player.
• Matt Giteau - present day Wallaby player, Australia's highest ever paid domestic football player of any code, plays for Western Force.
• Matt Henjak - Former Wallaby halfback, plays for the Western Force inside Giteau.
• Langomi-e-Hau Latukefu A.K.A. Hau - rapper from award winning Hip Hop group Koolism.
• George Lazenby - movie star, most noted for being the 2nd official James Bond 007, following Sean Connery.
• Heather McKay AM, MBE - Australian squash champion.
• Tommy Murphy - award-winning playwright.
• Gary Nairn - Eden-Monaro MP and Special Minister for State.
• Mark Webber - Formula 1 driver for Red Bull Racing
• Terry Campese - present raiders player

David Ian Campese (born October 21, 1962 in Queanbeyan), also known as Campo, is an Australian former Rugby Union player. ... Matt Giteau (born on September 29, 1982 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian rugby union footballer playing for the ACT Brumbies. ... Western Force is a rugby union team based in Perth, Western Australia playing in the international Super 14 competition. ... Matt Henjak (born 25 November 1981 in Queanbeyan) is an Australian rugby union player. ... Koolism is an Australian hip hop group who originated from Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in 1992. ... George Robert Lazenby (born September 5, 1939) is an Australian actor best known for portraying James Bond only once in the 1969 James Bond film, On Her Majestys Secret Service. ... Flemings image of James Bond; commissioned to aid the Daily Express comic strip artists. ... 007 refers to either James Bond or Korean Airlines Flight 007 which was shot down in 1983 over Soviet airspace. ... Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born 25 August 1930) is a Scottish actor and producer who is perhaps best known as the first actor to portray James Bond in cinema, starring in seven Bond films. ... Heather Pamela McKay (nee Blundell) (born July 31, 1941) is a retired Australian squash player who ranks among the greatest in the history of the sport. ... Tommy Murphy (1979- ) is an award-winning Australian playwright, and has also written for television. ... Hon Gary Nairn Gary Roy Nairn (born 3 January 1951), Australian politician, has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Australian House of Representatives since March 1996, representing the Division of Eden-Monaro, New South Wales. ... Mark Alan Webber, called Webbo by some fans, (born August 27, 1976) is an Australian Formula One driver. ... Red Bull Racing is one of two Formula One teams owned by Austrian beverage company Red Bull. ... Terry Campese (born April 8, 1984 in Queanbeyan, NSW is an Australian Rugby League player for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition. ...

Suburbs of Queanbeyan

Many of Queanbeyan's innercity homes were built during the "Federation era", circa 1927

Queanbeyan photographed from the air. The Ridgeway is in the right foreground, Jerrabobmerra in the top left.

• Carwoola
• Crestwood
• Environa
• Googong
• Greenleigh
• Jerrabomberra
• Karabar
• Queanbeyan East
• Queanbeyan West
• Queanbeyan
• The Ridgeway
• Royalla
• Tralee

• (Oaks Estate is sometimes mistakenly assumed to be part of Queanbeyan but is in fact located in the Australian Capital Territory.)

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Climate

Lightning Storms over Queanbeyan, 21 Feb 2007.

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Coordinates: 35°21′12″S 149°14′3″E / -35.35333, 149.23417 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...