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The 1891 Shearers’ Strike
This period in Australia’s history was tumultuous and very political but helped to form better working conditions for future generations of Australians.
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Harry Redford
Our district was one of the biggest wool producers in Australia but it's the history of our local cattle industry that has made Aramac famous. The infamous Harry Redford (Captain Starlight) was a drover and cattle duffer who stole cattle from the Aramac area and drove them to South Australia.
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Genealogy
Discover your family’s story through historical records.
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Between The Bougainvilleas Heritage Trail
Between the Bougainvilleas Heritage Trail is an award winning heritage trail that showcases some of Barcaldine’s varied and colourful history.
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Masonic Lodge
The Comet Masonic Lodge was built in 1901 and is one of the most unusual buildings in Barcaldine.
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St Peter’s Anglican Church
St Peter’s Anglican Church was consecrated in 1898 and contains some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in Western Queensland.
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Barcaldine Radio Picture Theatre
The Radio Picture Theatre was first opened on Saturday 10 April 1926.
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The Windmill
The large windmill in Oak Street is a symbol of the importance of artesian water in the daily life of the people of the outback.
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Memorial Clock
Like many regional townships in Australia, Barcaldine commemorates and honours its fallen heroes with memorials.
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War Memorial Monument
The War Memorial monument is in honour of the men and women from the Central Western District of Queensland who served their country as members of the Australian defence forces.
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The Guns Memorial
The Guns Memorial in Ash Street features a Turkish Gun, German Mortar and Japanese Gun.
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Saltern Creek Bushfire Memorial
A memorial is located in Bryan Park, Oak Street, to mark the 100 year anniversary of the devastating bushfires on Tuesday 29 October 1918 on Saltern Creek, Willoughby and Rodney Downs.
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Soldier’s Monument
This monument was erected in 1924 and is engraved with the names of men and women from the Aramac Shire who enlisted in the 1914-1918 World War.
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William Fothergill
William Fothergill was born in England and immigrated to Australia in 1882.
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