Maalan, Queensland

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Maalan
Queensland
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Maalan
Coordinates 17°36′28″S145°35′30″E / 17.6077°S 145.5916°E / -17.6077; 145.5916 (Maalan (centre of locality))
Population26 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density1.074/km2 (2.78/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4886
Area24.2 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Tablelands Region
State electorate(s) Hill
Federal division(s) Kennedy
Suburbs around Maalan:
Beatrice Beatrice Middlebrook
Ravenshoe Maalan Palmerston
Koombooloomba Koombooloomba Koombooloomba

Maalan is a rural locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2021 census, Maalan had a population of 26 people. [1]

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Geography

The land use is predominantly dairy farming which occurs in the valley areas (elevation approximately 900–1000 metres above sea level). In the west of the locality is the Cardwell Range with peaks to 1170 metres; part of this land is within the Tully Falls National Park. In the north is the Maalan National Park. [3]

Maalan Road is the main route through the locality. [3]

History

In 1950, the Millaa Millaa branch of the Queensland Dairymen's Association proposing opening up the land in Maalan for farming. The Minister for Lands responded that the land had valuable cabinet timbers which would be sold and removed before opening up the land for sale. [4] In June 1952, the Surveyor General of Queensland, John Percival Harvey, inspected the area. [5] In November 1952, the Queensland Government proposed releasing 6,300 acres (2,500 ha) of land in Maalan. [6]

In April 1953, 36 blocks each of approximately 240 acres were sold to intending dairy farmers. [7] In September 1953, the selectors were busy clearing the land with a number of them already living on their blocks. [8] In October 1953, the Maalan settlers met to negotiate a route for the supply of their milk and cream to the factory at Millaa Millaa. [9] In November 1953, a bush fire brigade was formed at Maalan. [10] In April 1954, the Maalan settlers were praised for their efforts in pioneering this new district. [11] [12] In November 1954, plans to commence dairying in the district were delayed by a plague of grasshoppers which ate the newly established dairy pastures. [13]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Maalan had a population of 26 people. [14]

In the 2021 census, Maalan had a population of 26 people. [1]

Education

There are no schools in Maalan. The nearest government primary schools are Millaa Millaa State School in Millaa Millaa to the north and Ravenshoe State School in neighbouring Ravenshoe to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Ravenshoe State School (to Year 12). [15]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Maalan (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Maalan – locality in Tablelands Region (entry 48736)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Maalan Timber First". Cairns Post . No. 15, 216. Queensland, Australia. 13 December 1950. p. 5. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "Opening of New Lands Sought". Cairns Post . No. 15, 679. Queensland, Australia. 10 June 1952. p. 3. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  6. ↑ "N.Q. LANDS IN STATE PLAN". Brisbane Telegraph . Queensland, Australia. 21 November 1952. p. 2 (CITY FINAL). Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  7. ↑ "LANDS DEPARTMENT BALLOT". Cairns Post . No. 15, 945. Queensland, Australia. 18 April 1953. p. 1. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  8. ↑ "MILLAA MILLAA NOTES". Cairns Post . No. 16, 075. Queensland, Australia. 17 September 1953. p. 4. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  9. ↑ "MAALAN SETTLERS' MEETING". Cairns Post . No. 16, 108. Queensland, Australia. 26 October 1953. p. 5. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  10. ↑ "THREE BOARDS ON TABLELAND INTERESTED IN THE ACQUISITION OF FIRE ENGINES". The Evening Advocate . Queensland, Australia. 18 November 1953. p. 4. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  11. ↑ "MAALAN PIONEERING EFFORT". Queensland Country Life . Vol. 19, no. 38. Queensland, Australia. 1 April 1954. p. 16. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ "MAALAN GROUP". Cairns Post . No. 16, 258. Queensland, Australia. 21 April 1954. p. 4. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  13. ↑ "HOPPERS STRIKE IN MILLAA". The Evening Advocate . Queensland, Australia. 17 November 1954. p. 2. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2018– via National Library of Australia.
  14. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Maalan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  15. ↑ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2023.

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