Community & Business
5 September, 2024
Century of light shines again
A STREET lamp that was initially installed in Yungaburra 100 years ago has been restored and will again shine brightly in the small town.
According to information from the Eacham Historical Society, the then Eacham Shire Council approved the purchase of three kerosene road lamps on 20 December 1923, one for Millaa Millaa, one for Malanda and one for Yungaburra.
The Yungaburra lamp was installed in April 1924, at the intersection of Fig Street and Eacham Road where it illuminated the intersection near the timber bridge constructed over the railway line on Eacham Road.
The lamp remained in place until it had to be moved to make way for a roundabout in 2021.
It has now been faithfully restored, thanks to Tablelands Regional Council and Atherton Men’s Shed volunteers in conjunction with the Yungaburra Beautification Committee and Yungaburra Association. They were assisted by Atherton Location Services, Barron River Electrical and other members of the community.
Last Thursday, the lamp was turned on again in its new location at Maude Keogh Park, near the visitor’s centre. There are only two more of these types of lamps in Queensland, both at the Samford village precinct.
