Gilberton, Queensland (Etheridge Shire)

Gilberton is a rural locality in the Shire of Etheridge, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Gilberton had a population of 4 people.[1]

Not to be confused with Gilberton, Queensland (Gold Coast).

Gilberton
Queensland
Gilberton
Coordinates19.2738°S 143.6513°E / -19.2738; 143.6513 (Gilberton (centre of locality))
Population4 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.00100/km2 (0.0026/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4871
Area3,995.9 km2 (1,542.8 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Etheridge
State electorate(s)Traeger
Federal Division(s)Kennedy
Localities around Gilberton:
Northhead Forsayth Lyndhurst
Bellfield Gilberton Lyndhurst
Woolgar Porcupine Lyndhurst

Geography

The old Gilberton township lies within a cattle station (privately owned by one family since 1869, which was established near Yangaa territory). The only remains of the town is the stone fortress that was built by the Martell family in 1869. The date palm on the northern side of the Gilbert River is the site of the Corbett store.

The Gilbert River flows from the south-east to the north-west of the locality and then travels northward towards its mouth at the Gulf of Carpentaria. Gilberton Station neighbors Rungullla National Park.[3]

The terrain is mountainous with the Newcastle Range in the north-east of the locality and Gilbert Range (19.3333°S 144.0333°E / -19.3333; 144.0333 (Gilbert Range))[4] in the east of the locality. There are a number of named peaks, from north to south:

History

The name Gilberton comes from the Gilbert River, which in turn was named by explorer Ludwig Leichhardt on 12 July 1845, after his expedition member John Gilbert who was killed near the Carpentaria coast on 28 June 1845.[2]

In the 2016 census, Gilberton had a population of 4 people.[1]

Heritage listings

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

Education

There are no schools in Gilberton. The nearest primary school is Forsayth State School in neighbouring Forsayth to the north but it is a considerable distance away. There are no nearby secondary schools. Distance education or boarding schools would be options.[3]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Gilberton (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Gilberton – locality in Shire of Etheridge (entry 41674)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  4. "Gilbert Range – range in Shire of Etheridge (entry 13734)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. "Mount Moran – mountain in Shire of Etheridge (entry 22773)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. "North Knob – peak in Shire of Etheridge (entry 24669)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  7. "Middle Knob – peak in Shire of Etheridge (entry 21969)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  8. "Conical Hill – hill in Shire of Etheridge (entry 7911)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  9. "Commissioners Hill – hill in Shire of Etheridge (entry 7847)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  10. "Hanns Table Mountain – mountain in Shire of Etheridge (entry 15343)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  11. "South Knob – peak in Shire of Etheridge (entry 31489)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  12. "Black Cap – mountain in Shire of Etheridge (entry 2799)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  13. "Mount Rous – mountain in Shire of Etheridge (entry 29227)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  14. "Mount Moran Battery (entry 601921)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  15. "Joseph Morris Mine (entry 601855)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
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