Proserpine, Queensland
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| Proserpine Queensland |
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 The Proserpine Mill Chimneys are the most prominent feature of the town's skyline. |
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 Proserpine
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| Population: | 3,316[1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 4800 | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 20°24′06″S 148°34′53″E / 20.401640°S 148.581500°ECoordinates: 20°24′06″S 148°34′53″E / 20.401640°S 148.581500°E | ||||||
| Elevation: | 20 m (66 ft) [2] | ||||||
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| LGA: | Whitsunday Regional Council | ||||||
| State electorate: | Whitsunday | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Dawson | ||||||
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Proserpine (
/ˈprɒsərpaɪn/, locally [ˈpɹɔsəpɑen][3]) is a town situated on the Bruce Highway in the state of Queensland, Australia. It was founded in the 19th century. At the 2006 census, Proserpine had a population of 3,316.[1]
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[edit] Economy
The town's economy relies on sugar cane production and small manufacturing. It is not as tourist-oriented as the other towns in the region at the present time.[citation needed]
[edit] Landmarks
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The Proserpine Co. Op Sugar Mill is a major employer in the town and the town is easily identified with it. The water tower in Faust Street has a mural of a Barramundi on it and is viewable throughout town.
[edit] Events
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event is held every year in September (dates vary) at the Proserpine Showgrounds. In recent times, attendance numbers peaked at 2000 in 2008. The Proserpine Show is held at the Proserpine Showgrounds around 25 June. It is a typical show with carnival rides, sideshow alley and fireworks. The Harvest Festival is generally held in October, around the 20th of the month, as a celebration of the end of sugar crushing at the mill.
[edit] Sports and facilities
Les Stagg Oval is located on the western side of the railway tracks and the Whitsunday Brahmans are based there. There is also a BMX track, skate park and basketball courts located in the vicinity of the oval.
[edit] Gold
Dittmer is the location of the largest gold find in the Whitsundays; it is 20 km to the SW of Proserpine. The Dittmer Gold Mine has been closed since the 1960s. In September 2011, it was announced that Centius Gold Limited had acquired the Dittmer Gold Mine and at plans to re-commence production in 2012.[4][5]
[edit] Education
Proserpine has two local public schools: Proserpine State Primary School and Proserpine State High School. There is also a smaller catholic primary school, Saint Catherine's Primary. Currently, Saint Catherines is building an upper primary campus in Renwick road and plans to partly open the new campus in 2012.[6][7]
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[edit] Notable people
Frederick Sidney Cotton, OBE was born on 17 June 1894 on Goorganga cattle station south-west of Proserpine. Cotton was an Australian inventor, photographer and aviation and photography pioneer, responsible for developing and promoting an early colour film process, and largely responsible for the development of photographic reconnaissance before and during the Second World War. He numbered among his close friends George Eastman, Ian Fleming and Winston Churchill. The Sidney Cotton bridge on the O'Connell River, south of Proserpine, commemorates his association with the region.
[edit] Climate
Proserpine's climate is typical of North Queensland and consists of two main seasons. The "Wet Season" (Nov-Apr) and The "dry season" (May–November). Thunderstorms are common during the wet season and clear days during the dry season. Fog also occurs on a regular basis during winter mainly in the morning.
| Climate data for Proserpine Post Office (closed 1989) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 41.7 (107.1) |
37.4 (99.3) |
36.2 (97.2) |
36.7 (98.1) |
31.1 (88.0) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29.7 (85.5) |
33.2 (91.8) |
35.1 (95.2) |
36.5 (97.7) |
38.9 (102.0) |
42.4 (108.3) |
42.4 (108.3) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 32.0 (89.6) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.1 (86.2) |
28.2 (82.8) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.5 (74.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
27.5 (81.5) |
29.9 (85.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.3 (90.1) |
28.4 (83.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
22.8 (73.0) |
21.6 (70.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
16.2 (61.2) |
12.2 (54.0) |
11.5 (52.7) |
12.8 (55.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
17.8 (64.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 18.1 (64.6) |
17.7 (63.9) |
13.9 (57.0) |
10.7 (51.3) |
5.3 (41.5) |
0 (32) |
−1.27 (29.71) |
2.4 (36.3) |
5.1 (41.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
13.2 (55.8) |
16.1 (61.0) |
−1.27 (29.71) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 379.4 (14.937) |
384.4 (15.134) |
317.6 (12.504) |
152.6 (6.008) |
94.8 (3.732) |
66.1 (2.602) |
39.8 (1.567) |
33.6 (1.323) |
39.0 (1.535) |
40.5 (1.594) |
70.7 (2.783) |
173.8 (6.843) |
1,795.3 (70.681) |
| Source: [8] | |||||||||||||
| Long Distance services | ||||
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| Inbound | Service | Outbound | ||
| Mackay | The Sunlander | Bowen | ||
| Mackay | Diesel Tilt Train | Bowen | ||
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Proserpine (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL347400&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
- ^ Bureau of Meteorology Retrieved 2007-11-22.
- ^ Macquarie Dictionary, Fourth Edition (2005). Melbourne, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. ISBN 1-876429-14-3
- ^ (28 September 2011). Centius acquires the high grade Dittmer Gold Mine. Fortbridge Announcements. Retrieved on 31 January 2012.
- ^ (28 September 2011). Acquisition of the High Grade Dittmer Gold Mine adds to Centius Gold’s near term production potential. Media Release. Centius Gold. Retrieved on 31 January 2012.
- ^ New Catholic school approved. Whitsunday Times. APN News & Media. Retrieved on 31 January 2012.
- ^ (17 February 2011). St Catherine's School, Proserpine (Yr 5-7). Catholic Education Office Diocese of Townsville. Retrieved on 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Climate statistics for Proserpine". Australian Bureau of Meteorology. http://www.weatherzone.com.au/climate/station.jsp?lt=site&lc=33061. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
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