In the modern world, Eumundi, Queensland has become increasingly relevant in various areas of society. Whether in the cultural, scientific, technological or social field, Eumundi, Queensland has become a topic of great interest and debate. Its impact has not only been palpable in people's daily lives, but has also marked a before and after in the way in which organizations and companies operate. In this article, we will explore the impact of Eumundi, Queensland in different contexts, analyzing the implications it has had on society and offering a reflection on its relevance in the present and future.
Eumundi is very popular on the coast for its bi-weekly farmers' markets.
Geography
Eumundi is 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of Noosa Heads and 118 kilometres (73 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane. It is located just off the Bruce Highway. Nearby towns are Yandina and Cooroy. The Eumundi-Noosa Road starts at the Bruce Highway and exits to the east.
History
Town blocks were surveyed and divided in 1890. The town's name is believed to come from the Kabi name Ngumundi, the name of a local Indigenous clan leader, who was said to have adopted escaped convict Bracefield as his adopted son. Prior to 1890 the town was called Eerwah after Mount Eerwah; this was changed to avoid confusion with the nearby town of Beerwah.
St Ita's Catholic Church was originally built circa 1896 on a hilltop on the corner of Gridley Street and Crescent Street overlooking the town. A church bell was installed in 1912. In 1934 it was relocated closer to the town centre at 129 Memorial Drive (26°28′23″S152°56′51″E / 26.4730°S 152.9474°E / -26.4730; 152.9474 (St Ita's Catholic Church (former))). Australian Prime MinisterKevin Rudd attended this church as a child (he became an Anglican later in life). The church closed circa 1976 and the building sold and is now a private home. The church bell is now in the Eumundi Museum.
On Thursday 14 June 1900, 17 choice farm blocks were advertised for auction by King and King Auctioneers. A map advertising the auction stated that Eumundi Estate was 1/4 mile from Eumundi Station and the Brisbane and Gympie Railway line ran through the property.
In 1906, at the Land Office in Brisbane, the Queensland Government auctioned 13 town lots in Eumundi, each of which was approximately 2 acres (0.81 ha). These were located in two groups, one near Etheridge Street and the other near Arundell Street.
A town hall was completed in 1908 after a school of arts committee raised the funds.
St George's Anglican Church at 15 Cook Street was dedicated on 21 July 1912 by ArchbishopSt Clair Donaldson. Its closure on 26 June 2005 was approved by Assistant Bishop Appleby. The property was sold and the church is now a private residence.
The Orana Nursery, operated in Eumundi from 1973 to 1991. It became the largest supplier of bougainvilleas in the Sunshine Coast region.
On 24 March 1979 the first Eumundi Market was held at the CWA hall with 3 stalls, 8 visitors and $30 of sales. It grew to over 600 stalls and 1.6 million visitors each year.
The original Eumundi Brewery was opened in the Imperial Hotel in 1988. The brewery was closed in the late 1990s, but was rebuilt on its original site in the Imperial Hotel in 2017.
In September 2019 the Eumundi Community Church (formerly the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church) closed, leaving the town without any active churches. The closure was due to declining attendance which was attributed to decreasing religious beliefs (in the 2016 census 43% of Eumundi residents said they had "no religion") and a preference of those with religious beliefs to attend larger services in other towns, such as the Hillsong Church in Noosa Heads.
In 2020 the town's rugby union club fielded a senior team for the first time in about 100 years.
There is no secondary school in Eumundi. The nearest secondary school is Noosa District State High School which operates on two campuses. Its junior campus is in Pomona to the north-west and its senior campus is in neighbouring Cooroy to the immediate north-west.
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