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'''Malanda''' {{IPAc-en|m|ə|ˈ|l|æ|n|d|ə
'''Malanda''' {{IPAc-en|m|ə|ˈ|l|æ|n|d|ə}}<ref>''[[Macquarie Dictionary|Macquarie Dictionary, Fourth Edition]]'' (2005). Melbourne, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. {{ISBN|1-876429-14-3}}</ref> is a [[township|town]] and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] on the [[Atherton Tableland]] in the [[Tablelands Region]], [[Far North Queensland|Far North]] [[Queensland]], [[Australia]].<ref>{{cite QPN|20684|Malanda|town|accessdate=8 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite QPN|48739|Malanda|locality|accessdate=8 June 2016}}</ref> In the [[census in Australia#2011|2011 census]], Malanda had a population of 2,052 people.<ref name="ABS2011">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC30998 |name=Malanda (SSC)|accessdate=8 June 2016|quick=on}}</ref> Malanda first developed in the 1900s after the discovery of tin and copper at [[Herberton, Queensland|Herberton]] saw a steady stream of miners and engineers moving over the mountains from the coast.
}}<ref>''[[Macquarie Dictionary|Macquarie Dictionary, Fourth Edition]]'' (2005). Melbourne, The Macquarie Library Pty Ltd. {{ISBN|1-876429-14-3}}</ref> is a rural town and [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] in the [[Tablelands Region]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name=qpnt>{{cite QPN|20684|Malanda|town in Tablelands Region|access-date=5 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=qpnl>{{cite QPN|48739|Malanda|locality in Tablelands Region|access-date=5 November 2019}}</ref> In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people.<ref name=Census2021/> The economy is based upon agriculture (particularly [[dairy]]) and tourism.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Malanda is located {{convert|85|km|mi}} from [[Cairns, Queensland|Cairns]] and {{convert|732|m|ft}} above sea level. The town is located downstream of the [[Malanda Falls]] on the [[Johnstone River|North Johnstone River]].
Malanda is on the [[Atherton Tableland]] in [[Far North Queensland]], {{convert|85|km|mi}} from [[Cairns, Queensland|Cairns]] and {{convert|732|m|ft}} above sea level. The town is located downstream of the [[Malanda Falls]] on the [[Johnstone River|North Johnstone River]].


The northern entrance to the town passes the [[Malanda Falls]]. In comparison to the gorges of the escarpment the falls were created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano with a cascade of roughly 4 metres. The town's unofficial swimming pool lies at the bottom of the falls, as there is an established pool located near the primary school. The name 'Malanda', according to some sources, was the local Aboriginal word meaning 'waterfalls'.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}}
==Malanda Milk==
The name Malanda is synonymous{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} throughout [[North Queensland]] with [[milk]] and cheese. Local promoters, noting that Malanda milk is sold in the [[Northern Territory]] and as far north as [[Weipa, Queensland|Weipa]], declared Malanda to be 'the headquarters for one of the largest and longest milk runs in the world'. The milk is also exported to [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]]. Malanda Milk is now a part of [[Dairy Farmers]], but with a shorter milk run, only as far south as [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]] and as far north as [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/Queensland/Malanda/2005/02/17/1108500203529.html |title=Malanda - Queensland - Australia |date=8 February 2004 |accessdate=31 July 2006 |publisher=[[Fairfax Digital]] |work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref>


The [[Malanda–Atherton Road]] exits to the northwest, and the [[Millaa Millaa–Malanda Road]] exits to the south.<ref>{{google maps|url=https://goo.gl/maps/GCTDXhFZfSFcEWRVA |title=Malanda, Queensland |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref>
==History==

Malanda formed part of [[Ngajanji]] territory. In 1886 a decision was made to build a railway into the area but the problems of construction were enormous. Over {{convert|3412|km|mi}} of railway was installed into the region in the next six years. By 1890 the [[Tablelands railway line, Queensland|Tablelands railway line]] had reached [[Kuranda, Queensland|Kuranda]]. It pushed on to [[Mareeba, Queensland|Mareeba]] in 1893 and [[Atherton, Queensland|Atherton]] in 1903 and did not reach Malanda until 1911. The line closed in 1964.
== History ==
Malanda formed part of [[Ngajanji]] territory.

The name ''Malanda'' comes from Malanda Creek, and is believed to be an Aboriginal name for the [[Upper Johnstone River]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36796135|title=NOMENCLATURE OF QUEENSLAND.—182|date=30 April 1936|newspaper=[[The Courier-mail]]|access-date=10 November 2019|issue=832|location=Queensland, Australia|page=12|via=National Library of Australia|archive-date=29 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829203247/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36796135|url-status=live}}</ref> with the suggested meaning ''little stream with big stones''<ref name="qpnt" /><ref name="qpnl" /> or ''running rivers''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article25505625|title=SKETCHER.|date=11 April 1914|newspaper=[[The Queenslander]]|access-date=10 November 2019|issue=2456|location=Queensland, Australia|page=8|via=National Library of Australia|archive-date=26 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226004748/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25505625|url-status=live}}</ref>

Malanda first developed in the 1900s after the discovery of tin and copper at [[Herberton, Queensland|Herberton]] saw a steady stream of miners and engineers moving over the mountains from the coast.

In 1886, a decision was made to build a railway coming into the area but the problems of construction outweighed its use. Over {{convert|3412|km|mi}} of railway was installed into the region in the next six years. By 1890 the [[Tablelands railway line, Queensland|Tablelands railway line]] had reached [[Kuranda, Queensland|Kuranda]]. It pushed on to [[Mareeba, Queensland|Mareeba]] in 1893 and [[Atherton, Queensland|Atherton]] in 1903 and did not reach Malanda until 1911. The line closed in 1964.


In 1908, James English (later the publican of the Malanda Hotel and father of [[Charles English]]) and James Emerson both moved into the area. Both saw the district's dairy potential. English brought cattle from [[Kiama, New South Wales|Kiama]] and the [[Richmond River]] areas in [[New South Wales]] and Emerson had a herd of 1,026 cattle overlanded from [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]]. They took 16 months to reach Malanda and only 560 survived the journey. Despite this arduous start the industry grew and by 1919 Malanda had its own butter factory. In 1973 this amalgamated with the factory in [[Millaa Millaa, Queensland|Millaa Millaa]] to form the Atherton Tablelands Co-operative Dairy Association.
In 1908, James English (later the publican of the Malanda Hotel and father of [[Charles English]]) and James Emerson both moved into the area. Both saw the district's dairy potential. English brought cattle from [[Kiama, New South Wales|Kiama]] and the [[Richmond River]] areas in [[New South Wales]] and Emerson had a herd of 1,026 cattle overlanded from [[Lismore, New South Wales|Lismore]]. They took 16 months to reach Malanda and only 560 survived the journey. Despite this arduous start the industry grew and by 1919 Malanda had its own butter factory. In 1973 this amalgamated with the factory in [[Millaa Millaa, Queensland|Millaa Millaa]] to form the Atherton Tablelands Co-operative Dairy Association.


In 1910, in response to a developing local industry, John Prince established a sawmill in Malanda. It was from this mill that the boards for the Malanda Hotel (built in 1911) were sawn. Malanda Post Office opened by January 1912 (a [[receiving office]] had been open from 1911).<ref name = "Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | publisher = Premier Postal Auctions | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=QLD&country= | accessdate = 10 May 2014}}</ref>
In 1910, in response to a developing local industry, John Prince established a sawmill in Malanda. It was from this mill that the boards for the Malanda Hotel (built in 1911) were sawn.


Malanda Post Office opened by January 1912 (a [[receiving office]] had been open from 1911).<ref name="Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | publisher = Premier Postal Auctions | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=QLD&country= | access-date = 10 May 2014 | archive-date = 15 May 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140515223132/http://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=QLD& | url-status = live }}</ref>
The northern entrance to the town passes the [[Malanda Falls]]. In comparison to the spectacular gorges of the escarpment the falls were created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano with a cascade of only 4 meters. The town's swimming pool lies at the bottom of the falls. The name 'Malanda', according to some sources, was the local Aboriginal word meaning 'waterfalls'.


The Malanda parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns was established in 1959.<ref name=":0" />
The Malanda Library and Customer Service Centre building opened in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf|title=Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-2017|last=|first=|date=November 2017|website=Public Libraries Connect|publisher=State Library of Queensland|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>


Malanda State School opened on 4 August 1913.<ref>{{Cite QldSchool|access-date=18 April 2019}}</ref> From 1949 until 1961, it also offered secondary education, until Malanda State High School opened on 23 January 1961.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malandashs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|title=Malanda State High School|access-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117192545/https://malandashs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=17 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="qfhs">{{Citation|author1=Queensland Family History Society|title=Queensland schools past and present|date=2010|edition=Version 1.01|publisher=[[Queensland Family History Society]]|isbn=978-1-921171-26-0}}</ref>
At the [[Census in Australia#2006|2006 census]], Malanda had a population of 1,009.<ref name="Census2006Y">{{Census 2006 AUS|id=UCL335600|name=Malanda (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=8 June 2011|quick=on}}</ref>


The first Malanda Show took place on 6–7 September 1916 on land belonging to James English, with 1000 people attending the show on the second day.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 September 1916 |title=Malanda Show. |volume=XXXII |page=3 |newspaper=[[Townsville Daily Bulletin]] |issue=10,554 |location=Queensland, Australia |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58910272 |via=National Library of Australia |accessdate=26 May 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829203329/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58910272 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite SLQ-CC-BY|url=http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/permalink/f/1oppkg1/slq_blogs20947|title=Malanda Show : 100 years of dairying on the Atherton Tablelands|author=Simon Miller|date=8 July 2016|website=Blog|access-date=26 May 2022}}</ref>
===Heritage listings===

The Malanda Library and Customer Service Centre building opened in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf|title=Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016–2017|date=November 2017|website=Public Libraries Connect|publisher=State Library of Queensland|access-date=24 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130022546/http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf|archive-date=30 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
In the {{CensusAU|2006}}, the town of Malanda had a population of 1,009 people.<ref name="Census2006">{{Census 2006 AUS|id=UCL335600|name=Malanda (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=8 June 2011|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2011}}, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,052 people.<ref name="Census2011">{{Census 2011 AUS|id=SSC30998 |name=Malanda (SSC)|accessdate=8 June 2016|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, the locality of Malanda had a population of 1,985 people.<ref name=Census2016>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC31752|name=Malanda (SSC)|access-date=20 October 2018|quick=on}}</ref>

In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people.<ref name=Census2021>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL31737|name=Malanda (SAL)|access-date=28 February 2023|quick=on}}</ref>

== Heritage listings ==
[[File:Queensland State Archives 1283 Malanda Falls and Swimming Pool NQ c 1935.png|thumb|Malanda Falls and Swimming Pool, circa 1935]]
[[File:Queensland State Archives 1283 Malanda Falls and Swimming Pool NQ c 1935.png|thumb|Malanda Falls and Swimming Pool, circa 1935]]
Malanda has a number of [[heritage-listed]] sites, including:
Malanda has a number of [[heritage-listed]] sites, including:
* 1 Eacham Place: [[Majestic Picture Theatre, Malanda|Majestic Picture Theatre]]<ref>{{cite QHR|16480|Majestic Picture Theatre|601743|accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref>
* 1 Eacham Place: [[Majestic Picture Theatre, Malanda|Majestic Picture Theatre]]<ref>{{cite QHR|16480|Majestic Picture Theatre|601743|access-date=14 July 2013}}</ref>
* Malanda Falls Park: [[Malanda Falls Swimming Pool]]<ref>{{cite QHR|21286|Malanda Falls Swimming Pool|602733|accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref>
* Malanda Falls Park: [[Malanda Falls Swimming Pool]]<ref>{{cite QHR|21286|Malanda Falls Swimming Pool|602733|access-date=14 July 2013}}</ref>
* Monash Ave: [[St James Catholic Church, Malanda|St James Catholic Church]]<ref>{{cite QHR|16046|St James Catholic Church & Altar|601283|accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref>
* Monash Ave: [[St James Catholic Church, Malanda|St James Catholic Church]]<ref>{{cite QHR|16046|St James Catholic Church & Altar|601283|access-date=14 July 2013}}</ref>


==Attractions==
== Economy ==
The name Malanda is synonymous{{citation needed|date=October 2015}} throughout [[North Queensland]] with [[milk]] and cheese. Local promoters, noting that Malanda milk is sold in the [[Northern Territory]] and as far north as [[Weipa, Queensland|Weipa]], declared Malanda to be 'the headquarters for one of the largest and longest milk runs in the world'. The milk is also exported to [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]]. Malanda Milk is now a part of [[Dairy Farmers Pty Ltd|Dairy Farmers]], but with a shorter milk run, only as far south as [[Mackay, Queensland|Mackay]] and as far north as [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]].<ref>{{cite web|date=8 February 2004|title=Malanda – Queensland – Australia|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/Queensland/Malanda/2005/02/17/1108500203529.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070211230359/http://www.smh.com.au/news/Queensland/Malanda/2005/02/17/1108500203529.html|archive-date=11 February 2007|access-date=31 July 2006|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref>
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*The [[Malanda Falls Conservation Park]] — just opposite the [[Malanda Falls]] the park offers a short walk through the rainforest and an opportunity to see a wide range of rainforest trees.
*The Peeramon Hotel — {{convert|6|km|mi}} to the east of the town is the Peeramon Hotel, once a siding for the [[Tolga, Queensland|Tolga]]-Millaa Millaa railway. Today the solitary pub is the only reminder of a once-thriving town which was surveyed in 1907. The publican has a collection of antique telephones. The hotel suffered some serious damage from [[Cyclone Larry]] in March 2006.
*The Malanda Art Trail starts at the town library. Nine vibrant artworks commemorate the rich history of Malanda's community - the Original Inhabitants, Hardships and Struggles, Transport, Commerce, Recollections, Early Settlers, the Dairy Industry, Recreation and Looking Ahead. Close study of the individual mosaics (each of which contains a blue butterfly) reveals many details camouflaged in the intricate designs, and the handmade ceramic border tiles tell more about the theme of the central mosaic. Mosaics were made by former resident Felicity Wallis.
*Swim with platypus at the base of Malanda Falls in the crocodile-free North Johnstone river.
*Drive right over the top of Malanda Falls, where tree-kangaroos have been noted crossing the road.
[[File:Majestic Theatre Malanda.jpg|thumb|150px|Majestic Theatre]]
*The Majestic Theatre is said to be the oldest continually-operating cinema in Australia and has potato sack seating on 14 December 1929 it was dedicated by Fred Browning, Superintendent of the Atherton Ambulance centre. Mr. Browning produced, stage managed and performed in the opening concert.
*The Malanda Hotel has a grand ballroom and staircase and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in Australia.
*The Historical Resource Centre in Elizabeth Street is the meeting room and archival repository for all printed and photographic collections of the Eacham Historical Society. It houses a comprehensive library of books pertaining to the history of North Queensland. These books are available for perusal and study at the centre by students and members of the general public. Books can be borrowed by members of the society. The Land Settlement Registers, which contain the names of all the first settlers in the Atherton Land Agent's District, are available for perusal and research. The handwritten registers contain a wealth of information about the early settlement of the Atherton tablelands. The Resource Centre is open Tuesday evenings 7.30&nbsp;pm to 9.30&nbsp;pm, and Thursday mornings, 9.00&nbsp;am to noon.
[[File:Malanda QLD Bromfield crater and swamp.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Bromfield Crater, Malanda.]]


==Education==
== Education ==
Malanda State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 24 Mary Street ({{coord|-17.3489|145.5946|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Malanda State School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018">{{cite web |date=9 July 2018 |title=State and non-state school details |url=https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121065959/https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/state-and-non-state-school-details/resource/5b39065c-df32-415c-994c-5ff12f8de997 |archive-date=21 November 2018 |access-date=21 November 2018 |publisher=[[Queensland Government]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-02 |title=Malanda State School |url=https://malandass.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-08-29 |website=Malanda State School |language=en |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307120319/https://malandass.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 351 students with 23 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2017">{{cite web |title=ACARA School Profile 2017 |url=http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122010027/http://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-20172c7b12404c94637ead88ff00003e0139.xlsx?sfvrsn=0 |archive-date=22 November 2018 |access-date=22 November 2018}}</ref> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 380 students with 26 teachers (24 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|title=ACARA School Profile 2018|publisher=[[Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority]]|access-date=28 January 2020|archive-date=27 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827085246/https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-profile-2018.xlsx|url-status=live}}</ref> It includes a special education program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" />
Malanda State School caters for students from Prep to Year 6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malandass.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|title=Malanda State School|last=|first=|website=|access-date=17 January 2018}}</ref> It opened on 4 August 1913.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://education.qld.gov.au/library/edhistory/celebrations/dates/m.html|title=Queensland schools opening dates|last=|first=|website=|access-date=17 January 2018}}</ref> Malanda State High School is for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It opened on 23 January 1961.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malandashs.eq.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx|title=Malanda State High School|last=|first=|website=|access-date=17 January 2018}}</ref>

Malanda State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Memorial Drive ({{coord|-17.3590|145.5934|type:edu_region:AU-QLD|name=Malanda State High School}}).<ref name="SchoolList2018" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-08 |title=Malanda State High School |url=https://malandashs.eq.edu.au/ |access-date=2022-08-29 |website=Malanda State High School |language=en |archive-date=10 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110123842/https://malandashs.eq.edu.au/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 368 students with 34 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2017" /> In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 418 students with 38 teachers (37 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).<ref name="ACARA2018" /> It includes a special education program.<ref name="SchoolList2018" />


== Amenities ==
== Amenities ==
[[Tablelands Regional Council]] operates the Malanda Library at 31 James Street, Malanda. It is open Tuesday to Saturday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/libraries|title=Malanda Library|last=|first=|website=|access-date=17 January 2018}}</ref>
[[Tablelands Regional Council]] operates the Malanda Library at 31 James Street, Malanda. It is open Tuesday to Saturday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/libraries|title=Malanda Library|access-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812020457/http://www.trc.qld.gov.au/libraries|archive-date=12 August 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>


The Malanda branch of the [[Queensland Country Women's Association]] meets at the QCWA Hall at 3 Elizabeth Street.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qcwa.org.au/branch-locations/|title=Branch Locations|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=[[Queensland Country Women's Association]]|archive-url=|access-date=26 December 2018}}</ref>
The Malanda branch of the [[Queensland Country Women's Association]] meets at the QCWA Hall at 3 Elizabeth Street.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qcwa.org.au/branch-locations/|title=Branch Locations|publisher=[[Queensland Country Women's Association]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226010724/http://www.qcwa.org.au/branch-locations/|access-date=26 December 2018|archive-date=26 December 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>


St James' Catholic Church is at 7 Monash Avenue. It is within the Malanda Parish of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Malanda Parish|url=http://www.cairns.catholic.org.au/parishes/malanda.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118141250/http://www.cairns.catholic.org.au/parishes/malanda.html|archive-date=18 November 2020|access-date=18 November 2020|website=[[Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns]]}}</ref>
==Notable residents==

== Attractions ==
The [[Malanda Falls Conservation Park]] is just opposite the [[Malanda Falls]]. It offers a short walk through the rainforest and an opportunity to see a wide range of rainforest trees.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

The Peeramon Hotel is {{convert|6|km|mi}} to the east of the town, It was once a siding for the [[Tolga, Queensland|Tolga]]-Millaa Millaa railway. Today the solitary pub is the only reminder of a once-thriving town which was surveyed in 1907. The publican has a collection of antique telephones. The hotel suffered some serious damage from [[Cyclone Larry]] in March 2006.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

The Malanda Art Trail starts at the town library. Nine vibrant artworks commemorate the rich history of Malanda's community – the Original Inhabitants, Hardships and Struggles, Transport, Commerce, Recollections, Early Settlers, the Dairy Industry, Recreation and Looking Ahead. Close study of the individual mosaics (each of which contains a blue butterfly) reveals many details camouflaged in the intricate designs, and the handmade ceramic border tiles tell more about the theme of the central mosaic. Mosaics were made by former resident Felicity Wallis.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

It is possible to swim with platypus at the base of Malanda Falls. The North Johnstone River is free of crocodiles.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

[[Tree-kangaroo]]s have been seen crossing the road over the top of Malanda Falls.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}[[File:Majestic Theatre Malanda.jpg|thumb|150px|Majestic Theatre]]The Majestic Theatre is said to be the oldest continually-operating cinema in Australia and has potato-sack seating on 14 December 1929 it was dedicated by Fred Browning, Superintendent of the Atherton Ambulance centre. Mr. Browning produced, stage managed and performed in the opening concert.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

The Malanda Hotel has a grand ballroom and staircase and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in Australia.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}

The Historical Resource Centre in Elizabeth Street is the meeting room and archival repository for all printed and photographic collections of the Eacham Historical Society. It houses a comprehensive library of books pertaining to the history of North Queensland. These books are available for perusal and study at the centre by students and members of the general public. Books can be borrowed by members of the society. The Land Settlement Registers, which contain the names of all the first settlers in the Atherton Land Agent's District, are available for perusal and research. The handwritten registers contain a wealth of information about the early settlement of the Atherton tablelands. The Resource Centre is open Tuesday evenings 7.30&nbsp;pm to 9.30&nbsp;pm, and Thursday mornings, 9.00&nbsp;am to noon.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}}[[File:Malanda QLD Bromfield crater and swamp.jpg|thumb|700px|center]]

== Notable residents ==
* [[Charles English]], [[Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly]]
* [[Charles English]], [[Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly]]
* [[Jack Mundey]], trade unionist and conservationist
* [[Jack Mundey]], trade unionist and conservationist
* [[Shane Stefanutto]], Socceroos international footballer who currently represents Lillestrøm SK in the Norwegian Premier League
* [[Shane Stefanutto]], former professional football player for the Brisbane Roar and North Queensland Fury.

==References==
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==External links==
== External links ==
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* [http://queenslandplaces.com.au/malanda University of Queensland: Queensland Places: Malanda]
* {{cite web|url=http://queenslandplaces.com.au/malanda|title=Malanda|publisher=Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland|website=Queensland Places}}
* [https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/directories/historicalscans/cad_scans/cad-map-town-malanda-1974.jpg Town map of Malanda, 1974]
* [http://www.malanda.info Destination Malanda]
* [http://www.malanda.info Destination Malanda]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060806022810/http://users.qldnet.com.au/~eachist/ The Eacham Historical Society]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060806022810/http://users.qldnet.com.au/~eachist/ The Eacham Historical Society]
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Malanda
Queensland
Malanda Hotel
Malanda is located in Queensland
Malanda
Malanda
Coordinates17°21′18″S 145°35′45″E / 17.355°S 145.5958°E / -17.355; 145.5958 (Malanda (town centre))
Population2,000 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density45/km2 (116/sq mi)
Established1908[2]
Postcode(s)4885
Elevation732 m (2,402 ft)
Area44.7 km2 (17.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Tablelands Region
State electorate(s)Hill
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Localities around Malanda:
Kureen Peeramon Lake Eacham
Upper Barron Malanda North Johnstone
Upper Barron Jaggan Glen Allyn

Malanda /məˈlændə/[3] is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia.[4][5] In the 2021 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people.[1] The economy is based upon agriculture (particularly dairy) and tourism.

Geography[edit]

Malanda is on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, 85 kilometres (53 mi) from Cairns and 732 metres (2,402 ft) above sea level. The town is located downstream of the Malanda Falls on the North Johnstone River.

The northern entrance to the town passes the Malanda Falls. In comparison to the gorges of the escarpment the falls were created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano with a cascade of roughly 4 metres. The town's unofficial swimming pool lies at the bottom of the falls, as there is an established pool located near the primary school. The name 'Malanda', according to some sources, was the local Aboriginal word meaning 'waterfalls'.[citation needed]

The Malanda–Atherton Road exits to the northwest, and the Millaa Millaa–Malanda Road exits to the south.[6]

History[edit]

Malanda formed part of Ngajanji territory.

The name Malanda comes from Malanda Creek, and is believed to be an Aboriginal name for the Upper Johnstone River,[7] with the suggested meaning little stream with big stones[4][5] or running rivers.[8]

Malanda first developed in the 1900s after the discovery of tin and copper at Herberton saw a steady stream of miners and engineers moving over the mountains from the coast.

In 1886, a decision was made to build a railway coming into the area but the problems of construction outweighed its use. Over 3,412 kilometres (2,120 mi) of railway was installed into the region in the next six years. By 1890 the Tablelands railway line had reached Kuranda. It pushed on to Mareeba in 1893 and Atherton in 1903 and did not reach Malanda until 1911. The line closed in 1964.

In 1908, James English (later the publican of the Malanda Hotel and father of Charles English) and James Emerson both moved into the area. Both saw the district's dairy potential. English brought cattle from Kiama and the Richmond River areas in New South Wales and Emerson had a herd of 1,026 cattle overlanded from Lismore. They took 16 months to reach Malanda and only 560 survived the journey. Despite this arduous start the industry grew and by 1919 Malanda had its own butter factory. In 1973 this amalgamated with the factory in Millaa Millaa to form the Atherton Tablelands Co-operative Dairy Association.

In 1910, in response to a developing local industry, John Prince established a sawmill in Malanda. It was from this mill that the boards for the Malanda Hotel (built in 1911) were sawn.

Malanda Post Office opened by January 1912 (a receiving office had been open from 1911).[9]

The Malanda parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns was established in 1959.[10]

Malanda State School opened on 4 August 1913.[11] From 1949 until 1961, it also offered secondary education, until Malanda State High School opened on 23 January 1961.[12][13]

The first Malanda Show took place on 6–7 September 1916 on land belonging to James English, with 1000 people attending the show on the second day.[14][15]

The Malanda Library and Customer Service Centre building opened in 1990.[16]

Demographics[edit]

In the 2006 census, the town of Malanda had a population of 1,009 people.[17]

In the 2011 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,052 people.[18]

In the 2016 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 1,985 people.[19]

In the 2021 census, the locality of Malanda had a population of 2,000 people.[1]

Heritage listings[edit]

Malanda Falls and Swimming Pool, circa 1935

Malanda has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Economy[edit]

The name Malanda is synonymous[citation needed] throughout North Queensland with milk and cheese. Local promoters, noting that Malanda milk is sold in the Northern Territory and as far north as Weipa, declared Malanda to be 'the headquarters for one of the largest and longest milk runs in the world'. The milk is also exported to Indonesia and Malaysia. Malanda Milk is now a part of Dairy Farmers, but with a shorter milk run, only as far south as Mackay and as far north as Darwin.[23]

Education[edit]

Malanda State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls at 24 Mary Street (17°20′56″S 145°35′41″E / 17.3489°S 145.5946°E / -17.3489; 145.5946 (Malanda State School)).[24][25] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 351 students with 23 teachers (21 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (11 full-time equivalent).[26] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 380 students with 26 teachers (24 full-time equivalent) and 18 non-teaching staff (12 full-time equivalent).[27] It includes a special education program.[24]

Malanda State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at Memorial Drive (17°21′32″S 145°35′36″E / 17.3590°S 145.5934°E / -17.3590; 145.5934 (Malanda State High School)).[24][28] In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 368 students with 34 teachers (33 full-time equivalent) and 25 non-teaching staff (18 full-time equivalent).[26] In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 418 students with 38 teachers (37 full-time equivalent) and 29 non-teaching staff (20 full-time equivalent).[27] It includes a special education program.[24]

Amenities[edit]

Tablelands Regional Council operates the Malanda Library at 31 James Street, Malanda. It is open Tuesday to Saturday.[29]

The Malanda branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets at the QCWA Hall at 3 Elizabeth Street.[30]

St James' Catholic Church is at 7 Monash Avenue. It is within the Malanda Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns.[10]

Attractions[edit]

The Malanda Falls Conservation Park is just opposite the Malanda Falls. It offers a short walk through the rainforest and an opportunity to see a wide range of rainforest trees.[citation needed]

The Peeramon Hotel is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the east of the town, It was once a siding for the Tolga-Millaa Millaa railway. Today the solitary pub is the only reminder of a once-thriving town which was surveyed in 1907. The publican has a collection of antique telephones. The hotel suffered some serious damage from Cyclone Larry in March 2006.[citation needed]

The Malanda Art Trail starts at the town library. Nine vibrant artworks commemorate the rich history of Malanda's community – the Original Inhabitants, Hardships and Struggles, Transport, Commerce, Recollections, Early Settlers, the Dairy Industry, Recreation and Looking Ahead. Close study of the individual mosaics (each of which contains a blue butterfly) reveals many details camouflaged in the intricate designs, and the handmade ceramic border tiles tell more about the theme of the central mosaic. Mosaics were made by former resident Felicity Wallis.[citation needed]

It is possible to swim with platypus at the base of Malanda Falls. The North Johnstone River is free of crocodiles.[citation needed]

Tree-kangaroos have been seen crossing the road over the top of Malanda Falls.[citation needed]

Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Theatre is said to be the oldest continually-operating cinema in Australia and has potato-sack seating on 14 December 1929 it was dedicated by Fred Browning, Superintendent of the Atherton Ambulance centre. Mr. Browning produced, stage managed and performed in the opening concert.[citation needed]

The Malanda Hotel has a grand ballroom and staircase and is claimed to be the largest wooden structure in Australia.[citation needed]

The Historical Resource Centre in Elizabeth Street is the meeting room and archival repository for all printed and photographic collections of the Eacham Historical Society. It houses a comprehensive library of books pertaining to the history of North Queensland. These books are available for perusal and study at the centre by students and members of the general public. Books can be borrowed by members of the society. The Land Settlement Registers, which contain the names of all the first settlers in the Atherton Land Agent's District, are available for perusal and research. The handwritten registers contain a wealth of information about the early settlement of the Atherton tablelands. The Resource Centre is open Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, and Thursday mornings, 9.00 am to noon.[citation needed]

Notable residents[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Malanda History | Malanda Falls Visitor Centre | Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia | tourism maps, brochures, tour and accommodation bookings". Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
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  5. ^ a b "Malanda – locality in Tablelands Region (entry 48739)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  6. ^ Google (10 August 2023). "Malanda, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
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  8. ^ "SKETCHER". The Queenslander. No. 2456. Queensland, Australia. 11 April 1914. p. 8. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
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  10. ^ a b "Malanda Parish". Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns. Archived from the original on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
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  12. ^ "Malanda State High School". Archived from the original on 17 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  13. ^ Queensland Family History Society (2010), Queensland schools past and present (Version 1.01 ed.), Queensland Family History Society, ISBN 978-1-921171-26-0
  14. ^ "Malanda Show". Townsville Daily Bulletin. Vol. XXXII, no. 10, 554. Queensland, Australia. 21 September 1916. p. 3. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
  15. ^ This Wikipedia article incorporates CC-BY-4.0 licensed text from: "Malanda Show : 100 years of dairying on the Atherton Tablelands". Blog. State Library of Queensland. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  16. ^ "Queensland Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016–2017" (PDF). Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. November 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  17. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Malanda (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  18. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Malanda (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 June 2016. Edit this at Wikidata
  19. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Malanda (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  20. ^ "Majestic Picture Theatre (entry 601743)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  21. ^ "Malanda Falls Swimming Pool (entry 602733)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  22. ^ "St James Catholic Church & Altar (entry 601283)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  23. ^ "Malanda – Queensland – Australia". The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 February 2004. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2006.
  24. ^ a b c d "State and non-state school details". Queensland Government. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  25. ^ "Malanda State School". Malanda State School. 2 December 2019. Archived from the original on 7 March 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
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  30. ^ "Branch Locations". Queensland Country Women's Association. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.

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