• Source: Langshaw, Queensland

Langshaw is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Langshaw had a population of 167 people.




Geography


Langshaw has the following mountains:

Mount Mooloo (26.3088°S 152.5947°E / -26.3088; 152.5947 (Mount Mooloo)) 419 metres (1,375 ft)
Mount Wilwarrel (26.3466°S 152.5719°E / -26.3466; 152.5719 (Mount Wilwarrel)) 429 metres (1,407 ft)




History


In 1876, local residents began to lobby for a school. Eel Creek Provisional School opened circa February 1876. In July 1878, there were 16 students enrolled (11 girls and 5 boys). In 1883, the school enrolments were below the minimum threshold. It closed in 1896. It reopened in January 1914 with Miss Louisa Pearl Wise appointed as teacher. On 1 April 1926, it became Eel Creek State School. In 1936, tenders were called to erect a new school building. In 1948, it was renamed Landshaw State School. It closed on 25 August 1962. It was at 1574 Eel Creek Road (26.3032°S 152.5727°E / -26.3032; 152.5727 (Langshaw State School (former))).
Eel Creek Church of Christ opened on Sunday 12 May 1907 on land donated by Mr H Fittell. The building was later relocated to be the Sunday school hall of the Church of Christ at 9 Crescent Street, Gympie.
In 1938, Langshaw Hall was built using materials from the former school building (originally built in 1914).




Demographics


In the 2016 census, Langshaw had a population of 169 people.
In the 2021 census, Langshaw had a population of 167 people.




Heritage listings


Langshaw has the following heritage sites:

Langshaw Hall, 1571 Upper Eel Creek Road
former Langshaw State School, 1574 Eel Creek Road




Education


There are no schools in Langshaw. The nearest government primary school is Gympie South State School in Southside to the north-east. The nearest government secondary school is James Nash State High School in Gympie to the north-east.




Amenities


Langshaw Public Hall is at 1571 Eel Creek Road (26.3020°S 152.5734°E / -26.3020; 152.5734).




References






Further reading



Scougall, J. (1985). Gympie South & district schools : 75th anniversary. Gympie South State School. — includes other schools including Calico Creek, Lagoon Pocket, Pie Creek, Langshaw (Eel Creek), Mooloo (Mooloo Road), Warrawee, Glastonbury, Scrubby Creek, and Greendale

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