Stones Corner, Queensland Explained
Stones Corner is an inner southern suburb of City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[1]
In the, Stones Corner had a population of 2,336 people.
Geography
Stones Corner is centred on the junction of Logan Road and Old Cleveland Road.
History
The area was originally known as Burnett's Swamp, being low-lying land around the flood-prone Norman Creek. The triangle of land (the "corner") at the south-east of the junction of Logan Road and Old Cleveland Road was purchased by James Stone in 1875. He tried to get a licence to operate a hotel at the location but was unsuccessful so he brewed and sold ginger beer instead. The area took the name Stone's Corner as a result and later became a suburb with that name.[2]
In July 1887, Bayne's Paddock was advertised for sale.[3]
The present Stones Corner Hotel was opened on the site in 1888 as the Junction Hotel by Denis O'Connor.[4] [5]
On Sunday 10 August 1913, a new Catholic church at Stones Corner was dedicated by Archbishop James Duhig.[6]
In 1931, the Annerley Church of Christ commenced outreach into Stones Corner, but the initiative was not successful and it ceased after a few years.
Stones Corner Library opened on 25 January 1950.[7] It had a major refurbishment in 1996.[8]
In 1975, the suburb of Stones Corner was absorbed into the neighbouring suburb of Greenslopes before officially returning to a suburb of its own in November 2017.[9]
Demographics
In the, Stones Corner had a population of 2,336 people.
Amenities
The Brisbane City Council operates the Stones Corner Library at 280 Logan Road.[10]
Heritage Site
External links
- Web site: Stones Corner. Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.
Notes and References
- 24 December 2017.
- News: Local History - Stones Corner. 15 December 2014. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 6 May 2009. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150109080835/http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2006/06/30/1675388.htm. 9 January 2015.
- Web site: 2023-07-16 . 1887 Baynes' Paddock . 2024-06-11 . Suburb Maps . en.
- Web site: Stones Corner Hotel. Stones Corner Hotel. 15 December 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141215092348/http://www.stonescornerhotel.com.au/. 15 December 2014.
- Web site: Stones Corner. State Library of Queensland. 15 December 2014. 6 May 2009. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141215085628/http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/2009/05/06/stones-corner/. 15 December 2014.
- News: 11 August 1913. The Brisbane Courier. MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1918.. 4. The Brisbane Courier. 17,340. Queensland, Australia. National Library of Australia. 29 November 2021. 18 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220518034058/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/19897558. live.
- News: CITY HAS 7 MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES. 26 January 1950. The Courier-mail. 12 December 2019. 4109. Queensland, Australia. 3. National Library of Australia. 26 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126140417/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49694516. live.
- Web site: Public Libraries Statistical Bulletin 2016-17. November 2017. Public Libraries Connect. State Library of Queensland. 11. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130022546/http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/388497/SLQ_StatsBulletin1617_20171109.pdf. 30 January 2018. 30 January 2018.
- News: Stones Corner community wins battle to return as a suburb . South-East Advertiser . 31 October 2017 . 24 December 2017 . 5 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180105022958/http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/southeast/stones-corner-community-wins-battle-to-return-as-a-suburb/news-story/a481fd8c72fe3f56c6d7da4fc1d9ebb8 . live .
- Web site: Library opening hours and locations. 3 January 2018. Brisbane City Council. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130022116/https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/library-opening-hours-locations. 30 January 2018. live. 30 January 2018.
- 6 July 2013.
