Pine Mountain, Queensland

Pine Mountain Ipswich,  Queensland
Pine Mountain Community Hall, 2014
Pine Mountain
Coordinates	27°32′06″S152°43′12″E / 27.535°S 152.72°E / -27.535; 152.72 (Pine Mountain (centre of locality))
Population	1,695 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	43.80/km2 (113.44/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4306
Area	38.7 km2 (14.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.4 km (4 mi) NW of Brassal 12.0 km (7 mi) NW of Ipswich CBD 46.2 km (29 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Ipswich
State electorate(s)	Ipswich West
Federal division(s)	Blair
Suburbs around Pine Mountain: Borallon Lake Manchester Kholo Wanora Pine Mountain Kholo Ironbark Blacksoil Brassall Muirlea

Pine Mountain is a semi-rural locality in the City of Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. ^[2] In the 2021 census, Pine Mountain had a population of 1,695 people. ^[1]

Geography

Olive orchard, 2014

The locality is bounded on the north and east by the Brisbane River and to the north-west by its tributary Sandy Creek. It is bounded to the south by the Warrego Highway and to the south-west and west by the Brisbane Valley Highway. ^[3]

Worlds End Pocket is a pocket of the Brisbane River in the easternmost part of the locality.( 27°31′16″S152°45′30″E / 27.5211°S 152.7583°E / -27.5211; 152.7583 (Worlds End Pocket) ). ^[4]

Pine Mountain has the following mountains:

• Flinton Hill in the north of the locality ( 27°31′11″S152°45′12″E / 27.51972°S 152.75333°E / -27.51972; 152.75333 (Flinton Hill) ) 105 metres (344 ft) ^[5]

• Pine Mountain in the east of the locality ( 27°32′23″S152°43′38″E / 27.5396°S 152.7272°E / -27.5396; 152.7272 (Pine Mountain) ) 233 metres (764 ft) ^{[6] [7]}

This area consists mostly of rural properties and acreages with historical farmhouses and buildings.^{[ citation needed ]}

Araucaria cunninghamii, also known as the hoop pine is very common in the area.^{[ citation needed ]}

History

The original inhabitants of the Pine Mountain area were the Ugarapul Aboriginal people. In 1824, the explorers John Oxley and Allan Cunningham mentioned meeting an elderly Aboriginal man who had been fishing with a spear near Upper Blackwall. Cunningham described his friendliness and his "open frankness of countenance" as he provided them with information regarding convenient places to cross the river and travelled with them to the foot of Pine Mountain. ^[8]

Pine Mountain (the mountain) was originally named Pine Ridge by John Oxley on 21 September 1824, but later became known as Pine Mountain. The locality takes its name from the mountain. ^[2]

By the 1850s, loggers had moved into the area due to abundant timber provided by the hoop pine. Some logs were transported to Ipswich using bullock teams, while others were transported down the Brisbane River.^{[ citation needed ]}

After tracts of land were cleared farming commenced, with the early settlers producing lucerne, maize and cotton. Orchards were started and dairying became important. A small butter factory, a school and several churches were established. Of these only the Catholic Church remains.^{[ citation needed ]}

The Congregational Church commenced services at Pine Mountain circa 1863. ^[9] In May 1873 a Congregational Chapel was erected on a 3.5-acre (1.4 ha) site with a chapel that was relocated from Bremer Mills (at Bundamba). ^[10] This chapel was used to house a provisional school under teacher Mr Bryce with an enrolment of 50 to 60 children and an average attendance of about 30 children. ^[11]

Pine Mountain State School opened circa 1864 and closed on 1963. ^[12] The school was at 820-838 Pine Mountain Road ( 27°32′41″S152°42′42″E / 27.5446°S 152.7117°E / -27.5446; 152.7117 (Pine Mountain State School) ). ^{[13] [3]}

Riverside Pine Mountain Provisional School opened in late 1876 and closed on 1882. ^[12]

On Sunday 24 February 1865 St John's Catholic Chapel was opened by Bishop James Quinn. It was built from pine on land donated by John Barnes with contributions from many in the community, both Catholic and Protestants. It was described as the second church erected in the district. ^{[14] [15] [16] [17] [18]} The chapel was destroyed by fire on Monday 14 September 1874. ^{[19] [20]} In 1879 St Andrew's Catholic Church was erected. ^[21] In 1934 a new St Michael's Catholic Church was erected. ^[22]

The Brisbane Valley railway line was established in 1884, connecting Ipswich to Lowood and passing through Pine Mountain. This line still exists but is disused.^{[ citation needed ]}

A United Methodist Free Church opened at Pine Mountain on Sunday 13 September 1874 with a service conducted by the Reverend David Porteus of Ipswich. ^[23] The church building was described as being built of pine at the very top of the mountain on the southern side, a site donated by Reuben Worley. ^{[23] [24]}

St Peter's Anglican Church opened circa 1886. It closed circa 1962. ^[25]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Pine Mountain had a population of 1,667 people. ^[26]

In the 2021 census, Pine Mountain had a population of 1,695 people. ^[1]

Education

There are no schools in Pine Mountain. The nearest government primary schools are Brassall State School in neighbouring Brassall to the south, Haigslea State School in Haigslea to the south-west, and Glamorgan Vale State School in Glamorgan Vale to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Ipswich State High School, also in Brassall. ^[27]

Amenities

St Michael's Catholic Church is at 856 Pine Mountain Road ( 27°32′34″S152°42′37″E / 27.5429°S 152.7104°E / -27.5429; 152.7104 (St Michael's Catholic Church) ). ^[28]

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Pine Mountain (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
2. "Pine Mountain – locality in City of Ipswich (entry 49133)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 July 2021.
3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 20 September 2021.
4. "Worlds End Pocket – pocket in City of Ipswich (entry 38161)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 20 July 2021.
5. "Flinton Hill – hill in the City of Ipswich (entry 52190)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 15 November 2022.
6. "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
7. "Pine Mountain – mountain in Ipswich City (entry 26826)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 25 November 2020.
8. "Pine Mountain Then & Now" (PDF). Ipswich City Council . Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
9. "ANNIVERSARY SERVICES OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, IPSWICH". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. III, no. 297. Queensland, Australia. 21 April 1864. p. 4. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
10. "CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, PINE MOUNTAIN". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. XII, no. 1715. Queensland, Australia. 27 May 1873. p. 3. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
11. "RURAL NOTES". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. XVII, no. 2442. Queensland, Australia. 24 August 1878. p. 3. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
12. Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN   978-1-921171-26-0
13. "Queensland Twenty Chain series sheet 2524" (Map). Queensland Government. 1963. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
14. "OPENING OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL, PINE MOUNTAIN". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. IV, no. 430. Queensland, Australia. 28 February 1865. p. 3. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2020– via National Library of Australia.
15. "PINE MOUNTAIN CHAPEL". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. IV, no. 431. Queensland, Australia. 4 March 1865. p. 3. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2020– via National Library of Australia.
16. "Advertising". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. VII, no. 919. Queensland, Australia. 21 April 1868. p. 2. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
17. "OPENING OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL AT PINE MOUNTAIN". The North Australian . Vol. XI, no. 884. Queensland, Australia. 16 March 1865. p. 6. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
18. "Original Correspondence". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. IV, no. 435. Queensland, Australia. 14 March 1865. p. 3. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
19. Blake, Thom. "St John's Chapel". Queensland religious places database. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
20. "LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. XIII, no. 1919. Queensland, Australia. 17 September 1874. p. 2. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
21. Blake, Thom. "St Andrew's Catholic Church". Queensland religious places database. Archived from the original on 25 April 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
22. "St Michael's Catholic Church". Churches Australia. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
23. "Advertising". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. XIII, no. 1917. Queensland, Australia. 12 September 1874. p. 2. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
24. "UNITED FREE METHODIST CHURCH, PINE MOUNTAIN". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald And General Advertiser . Vol. XIII, no. 1919. Queensland, Australia. 17 September 1874. p. 2. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2021– via National Library of Australia.
25. Anglican Church of Southern Queensland. "Closed Churches". Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
26. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Pine Mountain (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
27. "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
28. "St Michael's Catholic Church". Churches Australia. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.

Further reading

• Rossiter, John (28 March 2015). Mahon, Mary (ed.). 150 years of Catholic worship 1865-2015 : a history of Pine mountain : the progress of the Catholic Church over the last 150 years. Illustrated by Alan Purnell. Pine Mountain & Districts Historical Society Inc (published 2015). ISBN   978-0-646-93454-9.

External links

• "Pine Mountain". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
• "People, Places, Events: Rural Areas: Ipswich Heritage Trails" (PDF). Ipswich City Council.