Located off Jessie Street and built between 1883 and 1908 this structure, sometimes known as Loudoun Mill, is recognised by the Queensland Heritage Register as "highly significant in Queensland's history. Irvinebank Tavern Cabins and Camping, 2656 MacDonald Rd,, tel: (07) 4096 4176. It is located at the top of the hill behind the old bank building. It has been so long ago. Dillon Paul, The Irvinebank Massacre, ISBN 9781922449498, Connor Court Publishing, Brisbane, 2021. In October of that year a Native Police patrol led by officers William Nichols and Roland Garraway conducted a series of raids in the area during which an Aboriginal camp was fired upon. Photo credit: Anna Osetroff Queensland Government, Does your dog love new adventures just like you? And many many stories of the kids l went to school with. A quick scramble to the top provides the best views anywhere along this road, but if you travel further a track to the left leads you to Shebas Breasts, a jumble of boulders, and an easier climb to the summit. If you are a customer who is experiencing difficulty as a result of the COVID-19, we invite you to notify us using one of these applications. Boonmoo Station. Thank you, julie and scotty. Great memories, Hello out there do you still do your BBQ on Friday or Saturday nights as i cannot remember which one as we are thinking of coming out again. [38], Irvinebank Rural Fire Station is on Jessie Street in the town (172545S 1451219E / 17.4292S 145.2054E / -17.4292; 145.2054 (Irvinebank Rural Fire Station)). Wild River Caravan Park Herberton. Irvinebank is located 122 km south-west of Cairns via Gordonvale and Atherton, and 1,711 km north of Brisbane via the Bruce Highway. PHOTOS BELOW OF REPEAT HAPPY CAMPERS WEEK AT MONT ALBION STATION. This is also the best way to go if you are continuing your adventure through north-west Queensland and the Savannah Way. Another two Aboriginal men were arrested, never to be seen again. Have we missed something or got a top tip for this town? The tramway formation from Chinaman Creek to Victoria Siding (on the Irvinebank-Petford Road) is clear and in good . [26], Although currently and historically within the Shire of Mareeba, between 2008 and 2013, the Shire of Mareeba (and hence Invinebank) was within the Tablelands Region) until 2014 when the shire was re-instated following a vote by the residents. I moved to Irvinebank in the 1970s with my grandparents.Ray& Gloria Hague. The purple wattle plant is at Irvinebank. Moffat was born in Ayrshire, Scotland; emigrated to Queensland in 1862; and bought in to the tin mining in Irvinebank in the early 1880s. [2][3] Irvinebank became a thriving town with an economy based on mining, milling and smelting. Only 6kms from the homestead. The numbers relate to their positions on the Irvinebank Town Tour map. A detailed biography can be read at http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moffat-john-7611. Open fires: Fuel stoves are recommended. Loudoun House Museum The terrain is generally mountainous with the following named peaks: First known as Gibbs Camp, the town was founded in 1884 by John Moffat, who had purchased the mining leases from the original prospectors. The Queensland Heritage Register describes the site as "The mine and machinery foundations are situated on a narrow bench excavated into a steep hillside at the head of a gully running down to Gibbs Creek. The temperatures are cooler (mid to high twenties during the day and cold at night), everything is green and larger streams are mostly still flowing. The road roughly follows the railway line to the south and forms part of the Savannah Way as an alternative route. Its important for us to always be there for you. We would love to help you open a savings account, checking account, individual retirement and investment accounts, or assist you in applying for a credit card. It is a natural place to start any exploration of the town. road gangs. Waterlilies in a large dam near Irvinebank, http://www.athertontablelandnetguide.com/irvinebank/images/maps/Irvtowntour.jpg, http://www.athertontablelandnetguide.com/irvinebank/museum.html, https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600680, https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=601619, https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600678, https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600679, https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=602355, https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=600681, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/moffat-john-7611, http://www.athertontablelandnetguide.com/irvinebank, to visit the home of John Moffat - now the local museum and information centre, to explore the remnants of the town's mining history. The extension was costly, and put a strain on Moffat's finances, coinciding with a fall in metal prices. A great alternative to the sometimes unreliable weather of the coast, this area has a distinct wet season between December and April, when monsoonal deluges can occur charging the rivers and rendering unsealed roads impassable. Beyond Mount Garnet: National Parks Camping: List of cattle stations where you can camp in Far North Queensland, Camping at Mount Mulligan: One of Australias Best Kept Secrets, Camping at Chillagoe Caves: Jewel of the Outback, Off the Beaten Track at Kingsborough Campground, Emu Creek is two hours drive from Cairns in Far North Queensland, The turnoff for the Emu Creek Outback Holiday Station is 23km from Dimbulah located on Burke Development Road. See photos of repeat happy campers at end of page. The collection includes a dead mans penny and Rifle Club trophies gained in the years before World War 1. Visit us inside during our business hours, where a member of our staff will be happy to assist you with your personal or business bank account, safe deposit boxes, ATM questions, deposits, withdrawals, mortgage inquiries, and any other banking needs. Bonjour! Through the gap and you start to re-enter civilization. His success in the town was rapid. Copyright 2020 Valley National Bank, All Rights Reserved. View a glossary of mining terms used on this page. It is no longer open for burials.[41][42]. Nearby are further boiler foundations connecting with the remains of a brick flue. 12. Slections. The southern road, which heads east about 800m before California Creek, passes through the old mining area of Gurrumbah at around 5km from the Lappa Road. The rain that drives these waterfalls is the devil in the detail when it comes to a holiday or weekend getaway in northern Queensland. I joined them in January 1950. Roads are mostly decomposed granite or coarse gravel and rocks. From Irvinebank its not far to the bitumen and the lush forests and pastures of the Atherton Tableland. The Queensland Heritage Register notes of Loudon House - "Its siting in close proximity to both the Loudoun Mill and town of Irvinebank (including the offices of the Queensland National Bank) are regarded as symbolic of Moffat's "hands on" approach to his business activities including his relationship with employees and their families and in the case of the Queensland National Bank of its major role in Moffat's business affairs and describes the house as "The original house was a simple gabled roof timber structure with encircling verandahs. Available on Apple and Android devices My parents moved to Herberton in 1949 where my father took a job (driving a grader I believe) working with (council perhaps?) Send an enquiry. Lush vegetation stops just above the high tide mark, mimicking a photo straight out of a touristy postcard. The Glen Smelting Company in Herberton, managed by John Moffat, acquired several of the tin shows in Gibbs Creek in 1883. * By 1884 these prospectors had been bought out by John Moffat who established a joint mining venture (his partners were Reid and Young) known as the Great Northern Tin Mine. For more detailed information check out https://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/detail/?id=601619. Eventually, you come to a fork in the road with the option to turn right to cross a creek or to go straight on a less distinct track which ascends the ridge next to the dam. Its official motto is "Join Us - Progress with Us." It will otherwise not be used or disclosed unless authorised or required by law. Emu Creek campsite is a large area, capable of hosting 150 campsites (and the vehicles that go with them). The Irvinebank mining industry underwent retrenchments after Moffat's retirement in 1912. Once you turn off the highway, the campsite is reached by following a dirt road through the pine forest for about 20 minutes before reaching the site on the edge of Emu Creek! There is so much to see, you can happily spend a whole day in this little town and wonder where the time went. For the energetic cross-country walker, a boulder-capped hill rises 100m above the surrounding countryside for excellent views and curious rock wallabies. The road comes out just a couple of hundred metres north of Emuford. Theres no need to leave your pooch pining for you at home when theres long walks, new smells, and plenty of exploring to be had by your four-legged friend. The main road continues east following the meandering Gibbs Creek through some picturesque countryside until you get to Irvinebank where there is fuel, food and accommodation in a town rich in mining history. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Irvinebank, a rural village and former mining and tin-smelting town, is 80 km south-west of Cairns. There is an area to stop on the south-east bank and a track that leads you away from the road. Queensland National Bank (1905) - more like a house than a bank. When the Montalbion project was deemed unprofitable, he refunded 20,000 of the purchase price to the British company. Soak up the Australian bush marvel at the history of this once robust mining area. The Irvinebank Mining Co. Ltd opened their line from Irvinebank to "The Junction", a short distance form Stannary Hills, in 1907. To the right, a longer route also takes you to the Gulf Developmental Road, but to the east of Mount Surprise. From further west it can be accessed from the Burke Developmental Road at Petford. The town's founder, John Moffat, named Irvinebank after the River Irvine in Ayrshire, Scotland near his home. In 1910 he offered to sell his Bailey's Creek land at the original price if a sugar mill was erected. & R.S. The Tornado Mine winding and pump engine foundations are located on the hillside above and to north of the Vulcan. Irvinebank's census populations have been: Census Date Population; 1891: 250: 1901: 619: 1911: 1264: 1921: 607: 1933 . [19] The troopers were remanded in custody and in October 1885 they too were discharged. The camping area features a large, open grassy area with vehicle access to sites. Copyright Centre for the Government of Queensland, 2018. Pembroke Pines is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Ideal for family camping. Panier. It was built from 1883 to c. 1908. . Irvinebank has a tavern/motel, a primary school and the Loudoun House museum. North of the Savannah Way this town copyright 2020 Valley National bank ( 1905 ) - more like a than. Original price if a sugar mill was erected to be seen again Chinaman Creek to Victoria (. 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