Langshaw, Queensland
Langshaw is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Langshaw had a population of 167 people.
Geography
Langshaw has the following mountains:- Mount Mooloo
- Mount Wilwarrel
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. 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.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.
Demographics
In the, Langshaw had a population of 169 people.In the, 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