In 1906, the Moogera Paddock Estate was sold, with the land centred around the wetlands of Coulsen’s and Reynold’s Creek. The estate was advertised as being close to the proposed Via Recta railway, which was […]
Diggers flocked to the area from Tooloom in the early 1870’s however most of the local population had departed by 1890. Some went back to Tooloom to try their luck. There are no visible remains […]
The Hinz Dam Catchment is a picturesque water storage and conservation area located behind the Gold Coast in the Qld Scenic Rim. The East or West boat ramps provide easy access and parking so you […]
The Scenic Rim in Queensland, Australia, is a beautiful region known for its stunning natural landscapes. Located just inland from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, the Scenic Rim offers a diverse range of attractions and […]
This was the first Church to be built on Station land by the Collins family. Details of the the second, at Tamrookum, are in the previous post. In 1842 William Humphries and Paul and Clem […]
Kerry Road was the first track to the Lamington National Park ranges, and it was along there that the O’Reilly family carried their farm equipment and belongings, beyond the farm selections along the Albert River […]
Coober Pedy is a small desert town about halfway between Adelaide and Alice Springs. The extreme summer temperatures have led to many residents living in caves. A standard three-bedroom cave home with lounge, kitchen, and […]
Once a prosperous sheep station, Pikedale Station was established in 1843 by a Captain Pike. It had many owners until 1919 when it was purchased by James Rogerson in whose family it remained until 1957. […]
Kerry is a farming locality between Beaudesert and the Lamington National Park. Kerry Road was the track to the Lamington National Park and a primary school opened in 1884 (it closed in 1943), the Kerry […]
The highway is named after Scottish explorer John McDouall Stuart, who was the first European to cross Australia from south to north. […]
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