Kia Ora, Queensland
| Kia Ora Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Kia Ora | |
| Coordinates | 26°00′56″S 152°45′57″E / 26.01556°S 152.76583°E |
| Population | 501 (2011 census)[1] |
| LGA(s) | Gympie Region |
Kia Ora is a locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2011 census, Kia Ora had a population of 501 people.[1]
History
Kia-Ora Provisional School opened on 18 July 1921. It became a state school in 1927.[3][4] It is located at 2754 Anderleigh Rd (26°01′41″S 152°46′36″E / 26.02817°S 152.77676°E).[5]
The Kia Ora Memorial Hall was erected to honour those who served in war. It is located on the corner of Johnson and Anderleigh Roads (26°01′38″S 152°46′39″E / 26.027132°S 152.777397°E). [6]
In 1931, the main industries were dairying and forestry.[7]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kia Ora (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Kia Ora (entry 46347)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Schools opening dates". Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "Kia Ora SS". Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ "Agency ID 5384, Kia-Ora State School". Queensland State Archives. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ "Kia Ora Memorial Hall". Monument Australia. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "CARAVAN TALES". The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939). Brisbane, Qld.: National Library of Australia. 24 September 1931. p. 4. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
External links
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