Jambin, Queensland
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Jambin Hotel, circa 1920
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 Jambin
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| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Banana |
| State electorate(s) | Callide |
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn |
Jambin is a rural town in the Shire of Banana, Central Queensland, Australia.[1] The northern part of the town is in the locality of Smoky Creek and the southern part is in the locality of Argoon. In the 2011 census, Smoky Creek had a population of 208 people [2] and Argoon had a population of 295.[3]
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Geography
Jambin is located on the Burnett Highway which runs roughly north-south through the town. It has a railway station on the Callide Valley railway line. Callide Creek is immediately to the west of the town; it is a tributary of the Don River.
History
The name Jambin is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning echidna.[1]
Jambin was originally established as a supply depot for the railway, which was established in 1924.[4] This opened up the area for new settlers, mainly of them pursuing dairying.[5] Cream was sent to the butter factory at Wowan.[6]
Jambin Post Office opened on 1 February 1926 (a receiving office had been open from 1924).[7]
Jambin State School opened on 11 February 1929.[8]
Heritage listings
Jambin has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Argoon-Kilburnie Road: Kilbirnie Homestead[9]
Events
Jambin hosts its annual Champagne Campdraft in May each year.[10]
The annual Working Cattle Dog trials are held in June.[10]
In popular culture
The novel "Dust" by Christine Bongers is set around the town of Jambin. In the novel the main character's family, the Vanderbomms, attend church at Jambin.[11]
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Further reading
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