Each photograph is fully captioned and sections are broken into significant timelines in the town and regions history. View tripadvisor s 241 photos and great deals on 18 vacation rentals. Vol 9 in the north queensland deserted towns series contains an immigrants description of early bowen and the establishment of townsville. Queensland history state library of queensland shop. Yamba enjoys great beaches, a marina, charming cafes, the clarence river and a picturesque lighthouse. Clarence valley yamba, maclean, grafton, wooli, iluka. The 100 best towns in australia australian traveller. Next we board the clarence river ferry for a luncheon cruise on this mighty new south wales river. Yaamba is bounded by the fitzroy river to the south and by its tributary alligator creek to the east.
Welcome to yamba library, your library for your reading leisure, catching up with friends in person, on your emails or facebook, need information, something to do in the school holidays or a story for your littlies, all available at your local library in yamba. Clarence valley yamba, maclean, grafton, wooli, iluka nsw. Mari yamba 18871902 german missionaries in australia. Inquiries relating to the area beyond palmers channel should be addressed to the clarence river historical. Yamba is a locality in the eastern riverland of south australia. Yamba to coolum beach 6 ways to travel via train, bus.
A thematic history is an essential part of a community based study as it both encourages the heritage committee and committee members to look for fabric which provides evidence of the shires history and in turn provides an overview of the history of the lower clarence. Mari yaamba aboriginal mission on the andromanche river at proserpine, mackays early sugar mills, blackbirding, mining at paluma, the shrimp battery story, mining lease applications, as well as the governors visit to ingham. Brisbane to yamba 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car. Yamba is a 7hr 20min drive north of sydney and 3hr 20 min south of brisbane. The lutherans were just making a new entry into the queensland field with the establishment of cape bedford in the untapped north in 1886, whereas the aborigines. It encompasses precontact aboriginal history, the years of convictism, free settlement and subsequent urban and rural growth.
This is the strict new border crossing routine for truck drivers when crossing from victoria into south australia. The first lighthouse that was built in yamba was much smaller than the current light. A history of queensland is the first single volume analysis of queenslands past, stretching from the time of earliest human habitation up to the. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Yamba has a population of 7,000 people which more than doubles during the january school holidays. Edward cornish passed away in yamba, new south wales. Both walks start at the yamba historical museum the first track, the hill walk is a medium grade walk of about 3 kilometres which will. The mari yamba mission residents were relocated to cape bedford mission in 1902. Located directly opposite pippi beach, the sands resort at yamba offers selfcatering apartments with ocean or pool views.
Yamba museum and history luncheon cruise visit the yamba museum and see the display of over 2,000 photographs. Queensland history would you like to find out more about the history of your suburb or city. Yamba is a small south australian rural location within the local government area of renmark paringa, it is located approximately 226kms from the capital adelaide covering an area of 106. Yaamba is a town and locality in the shire of livingstone, queensland, australia geography.
Yamba is a locality in northern new south wales, australia at the mouth of the clarence river. This final document then provides easily accessible. It is the site of a permanent fruit fly inspection checkpoint, and a large advertisement in the shape of an arc of a vehicle tyre spanning the road. Like most seaside towns on australias east coast, this lovely coastal destination is rapidly changing from a surfing destination to a holiday destination and theres a growing number of. Delightfully, bowral is also australias bestknown book town, part of a. Shop 029, stocklands rockhampton 331 yaamba rd norman gardens qld 4701 rockhampton qbd books.
Yamba is situated at the mouth of the clarence river in northern nsw, the biggest river on the east coast of australia. Picture postcard pretty, yamba prides itself on providing a wholesome, safe and. It is the last place in south australia on the sturt highway before crossing into victoria. The lighthouse has a very rich history which dates back roughly 150 years.
Oct 31, 2016 the lighthouse has a very rich history which dates back roughly 150 years. Youll find plenty of accommodation options, from campgrounds and holiday parks to an awardwinning youth hostel, farm stays and luxury retreats. The 10 best things to do in yamba updated 2020 must see. After the final demise of pastor hausmanns efforts at bethesda in 1881 only one aboriginal mission was operative in queensland, run by the catholic father mcnab at durundur 18771905, near woodford. Yaamba is a town and locality in the shire of livingstone, queensland, australia. Yamba may not have the super luxurious beachfront apartments and boutiques of noosa or the celebrity status of byron bay but theres no doubt theres a bit of a buzz happening around the seaside town of yamba. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Glenroy canoona south yamba glenroy, morinish, ridgelands morinish south kalapa dalma.
We created a shortlist of around 300 towns we liked, all with a population of less. Elders yamba is a locally owned business and covers an extensive area including angourie, wooloweyah, yamba, palmers island, palmers channel, maclean, ashby, townsend, lawrence, harwood and surrounding areas. Border crossing victoria into south australia at yamba. When you stroll the streets of our towns, grafton, yamba, maclean, iluka and wooli, be prepared to meander and take your time. Medium 60% chance of showers, most likely during the morning and afternoon. Local studies collection newspaper records the library provides access to a number of past local papers on microfilm. This is the first history of queensland to be written since the early 1980s and is the only succinct general volume on the market. It takes the reader through the tumultuous frontier and federation years, the world wars, the cold war, the. The 10 best things to do in yamba updated 2020 must. The town economy is strongly based on fishing and tourism, but has a diverse range of influences, due to the sea.
The population has been increasing over the past few years at a steady 5% and the tourist population has been doing likewise as the holiday accommodation on offer to the discerning traveller is increasing in both quality and numbers. The obituary was featured in the daily examiner on february 26, 2015, and central western daily on february 27, 2015. Each apartment at the sands resort at yamba features openplan kitchen, dining and living areas, plus a private balcony. Browse the latest properties for sale in yamba and find your dream home with. Book a deep sea fishing or whale dolphin watching tour at the marina. Research inquiry the port of yamba historical society may be able to deal with inquiries into the history of people, places or events relating to the townships of yamba and angourie, palmers island, romiaka island and micalo island. The blue dolphin holiday resort is located in yamba, new south wales, australia. It was located near the present day proserpine and andromache state forests. Yamba to coolum beach 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car. Yamba library 360 walk through view welcome to yamba library, your library for your reading leisure, catching up with friends in person, on your emails or facebook, need information, something to do in the school holidays or a story for your littlies, all available at your local library in yamba. Schwarz had negotiated with the mari yamba mission committee for some funding support to take on the remaining mission residents from mari yamba, and with the queensland government to finance their transport. The north coast railway line also passes through the locality from east to west, roughly parallel and north of the highway.
Mari yamba itself has received very little historical attention. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, heated spa pool and 2 tennis courts. Your breathing slows, your shoulders relax, it feels good to be at the beach. From the bundjalung, gumbaynggirr and yaegl traditional owners, to the. Eat, stay and play with the best yamba has to offer. There are 65 census records available for the last name yamba. The town economy is strongly based on fishing and tourism, but has a diverse range of influences, due to the sea change phenomena and the. Featuring free wifi, a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, this motel offers modern accommodations overlooking yambas main beach. The yamba surf lifesaving club was formed at a meeting at the yamba school of arts on september 9th, 1908 and has been operating continuously since that time. Things to do in yamba 20 attractions in australias hottest.
The bruce highway passes through the locality from east to west. Medium 50% chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. Here in the clarence valley we appreciate the finer things in life. Find all the transport options for your trip from brisbane to yamba right here. Yamba is an urban location area within the local government area of clarence valley in new south wales, it is located approximately 533kms from the capital sydney and extends over an area of 16. With our team of professional agents we are able to help you sell or buy your home, rural property or business. Each apartment at the sands resort at yamba features. A history of queensland is the first single volume analysis of queenslands past, stretching from the time of earliest human habitation up to the present.
Yamba has a recorded population of 3 residents and is within the australian central daylight time zone australiaadelaide. Rome2rio makes travelling from brisbane to yamba easy. Theres a vibe when you arrive at yamba on the northern new south wales coast. It was constructed in 1866, and was a wooden house built on a platform that was lit with a kerosene lamp. It is bounded by the fitzroy river to the north and west. May, 2020 browse and book from the best vacation rentals with prices in yamba and nearby. We have a great range of local history guides for areas in and around brisbane as well as books on queenslands heritage. Specialising in childrens books for libraries, curriculum support and for the pleasure of reading.
Here are 10 more things to see and do in yamba we loved the relaxed beachy vibe of yamba and angourie from the moment we arrived heres a few more reasons to head to these stunning nsw northern beaches. Enjoy fresh popcorn or choc coated icecream while watching the. Enquire about our unique cultural, exhibition and celebration space for your special event. Sandbar cafe restaurant offers views of the beach and serves modern australian cuisine throughout the day. You can also fly into clarence valley regional airport near grafton, a onehour drive to the southwest. Yamba library provides an extensive collection of resources dedicated to the cultural history of yamba and the surrounding areas. Retrace the historical steps of explorer matthew flinders on one of two selfguided walking tracks around yamba. It takes the reader through the tumultuous frontier and.
Would you like to find out more about the history of your suburb or city. We have a great range of local history guides for areas in and around brisbane as well as books on queensland s heritage. Morinish is a rural locality in the rockhampton region, queensland, australia. The first european to visit the area was matthew flinders, who stopped in yamba bay for six days in july 1799 the town economy is strongly based on fishing and tourism, but has a diverse range of influences, due to the sea change phenomena and the large number of baby boomers who are starting to. The town economy is strongly based on fishing and tourism, but has a diverse range of influences, due to the sea change phenomena and the large number of baby boomers who are starting to. The lutherans were just making a new entry into the queensland field with the. Clarence valley people love a chat, and these stories hold us together like the mighty clarence river that weaves its way through the landscape.
Yamba museum yamba museum and the port of yamba historical. Local heritage links clarence valley cemeteries register clarence valley heritage buildings studies port of yamba historical society historical. The history of the yamba lighthouse the cove yamba. Yamba has a recorded population of 6076 residents and is within the australian eastern daylight time zone australiasydney. It is the oldest surf club on the far north coast of new south wales and one of the oldest in the world. The first european to visit the area was matthew flinders, who stopped in yamba bay for six days in july 1799.
The 15year history of mari yamba mission has all the appearance of an illconceived. It took freiboth a month to comply with all the requirements schwarz had for him. The 15year history of mari yamba mission has all the appearance of an ill conceived. Things to do in yamba 20 attractions in australias.
When you stroll the streets of our towns, grafton, yamba. View tripadvisor s 241 photos and great deals on 18 vacation rentals, cabins and villas in yamba, australia and nearby. One can book a holiday at their resort and see a full list of their services via their website. Within walking distance is the well loved rustic yamba cinema which takes you back in time with its old cinema chairs and overhead fans. Most rooms have a spacious private balcony offering ocean or park views. This comfortable family home is 500 metres from pippi beach and under a kilometre to the golf and bowling clubs and the hustle and bustle of. Free yamba history and walking tours available online. Maps of directions of yaamba qld, 4704 for locals and travellers. Like a window into their daytoday life, yamba census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
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