LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS BARCALDINE

Barcaldine and District Museum is housed in the old National Bank Building. There are displays containing artefacts from the pioneering days of the bush including household items, machinery, photographs and paintings. Some of the most unusual include a fruit cake make in the 1970s and an opium pot used by the Chinese population.

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Tree Of Knowledge Memorial

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

The historic Tree of Knowledge is famous for being the birthplace of the Australian Labour movement. The tree was poisoned in 2006, preserved and placed under an award winning timber structure. It is now a place of inspiration, reflection and celebration. It is beautifully lit with green lighting during the night giving the illusion that the tree is still living.

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Australian Workers Heritage Centre

94 Ash Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

61 07 4651 1579

Discover at your own pace the Australian Workers Heritage Centre - a place of reflection, within this museum styled complex, visitors can journey through exhibition space which celebrates the extraordinary legacy of working Australians telling a vitally important part of our nation's history through its working life via interactive displays, film, photographs, artefacts and recreated historical work settings. Sited in the grounds of the former Barcaldine State School, many of the original structures have been re-invented into exhibition space. Historical work places of yesteryear, including a one teacher school, police watch house and railway station, have been relocated to the Centre from throughout Queensland. Home of the "Young-Un' an enduring legacy - this offspring is the only direct descendant of the Heritage listed 'Tree of Knowledge' - symbolic of the Shearers Strike of 1891. Set in over two hectares, the Workers Heritage Centre has been designed with the weary traveller in mind. Beautifully landscaped gardens and shady trees surround a sparkling bore fed billabong creating a cool outback oasis, with the convenience of picnic, barbecue and playground facilities.

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Between the Bougainvilleas Heritage Trail

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

61 07 4651 1724

Between the Bougainvilleas is an award winning heritage trail, which showcases some of Barcaldine's varied and colourful history. Maroon signs featuring a windmill logo have been placed at significant historical sites around Barcaldine. Each sign gives you a brief history of the site and a photo of what originally stood at that site. The Between the Bougainvillea Heritage Booklet is available from the Visitor Information Centre. You can then either drive or walk the heritage trial at your leisure.

Lagoon Creek

Landsborough Highway, Barcaldine QLD 4725

Lagoon Creek on the outskirts of Barcaldine is a popular walking and birdwatching area. There are two kilometres of walking tracks which wind along the creek. You can see wildlife watering along the Lagoon Creek in the early morning or at dusk. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash.

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Saint Peter's Anglican Church

83 Elm Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

Saint Peter's Anglican Church is home to some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in Outback Queensland. The Church was consecrated in 1898 and is still a place of worship, with services held each week. Tours of the Church can be arranged by contacting the Barcaldine Visitor Information Centre.

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Barcaldine Masonic Lodge

24 Beech Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

Located in Beech Street, the Masonic Lodge is a national heritage listed building which houses a working Masonic temple. The building is constructed of tin and timber but has a painted facade which makes it look like brick. Tour the lodge with a Mason are available on request by contacting the Visitor Information Centre.

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Barcaldine War Memorial Clock

Ash and Beech Streets, Barcaldine QLD 4725

When the people of Barcaldine were asked what type of memorial would be appropriate to salute the 292 local men who served during WWI, their choice ran counter to the popular soldier statue trend: they opted for a clock. Governor Sir Matthew Nathan unveiled the 3.6 metre war memorial clock in Ash Street on 21 May 1924. The marble clock sits on top of pedestal with recessed plates bearing the names of all who served from the district. The 38 who died are listed on the front panel. The ornate workmanship including carved laurel wreaths surrounding the four clock faces was carried out by AL Petrie and Son of Toowong. Storm damage to the memorial led to the clock's replacement in 1992.

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Radio Picture Theatre

4 Beech Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

The Radio Picture Theatre is a classic Art Nouveau movie theatre, with the original canvas seating and painted screen facade. Movies are still shown on weekends and the building is also used periodically to house art competitions, quilt displays and travelling plays. It is managed by the Barcaldine Branch of the Arts Council.

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Barcaldine Musical Instruments

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

If you are musically inclined you might like to try playing the Thong-A-Phone and Marimba which are located in Oak Street. These large musical instruments were constructed as part of a public works programme; they are art pieces and visitors are more than welcome to try their hand at playing them.

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Barcaldine Windmill

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

Located in Oak Street, the Windmill is a symbol of the importance of Artesian Water plays to Outback Queensland. Constructed by Sidney Williams and Company in 1917, the Mill stood on the sight of the first flowing bore in Queensland. It can pump in wind speeds as low as three kilometres per hour and has a 27 feet wheel.

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Barcaldine

Barcaldine, Barcaldine QLD 4725

Barcaldine's charming facade, one that has earned it the tag of 'Garden City of the West', hides tumultuous tales of a controversial past. In 1891, five years after the railway push into the outback helped to establish the township, Barcaldine became the headquarters of the great shearers' strike. One thousand shearers laid down their blades in a defiant protest that reverberated around the nation and resulted in the formation of the Australia Labor Party and a graziers' group that later evolved into the National Party. An enduring symbol of the strike lives on today in the Tree of Knowledge, the imposing memorial to the famous ghost gum in the town's main street where the strike meetings were held. Unfortunately, the gum itself was poisoned in 2006, but the memorial built around the original stump is a wonderful display of modern art and timber workmanship. The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is a national project commemorating not just these events, which changed the course of the nation's working history, but is a tribute to all Australian working men and women. Set in over five acres of landscaped gardens, it is also home to the Wanpa-rda Matilda Outback Education Centre, which is a unique residential facility for schools and community groups. Barcaldine is also home to the old world Radio Theatre, complete with its canvas seats, and the working windmill that pumps water into the sculpture designed and erected by the Youth of Barcaldine, which stands outside the information centre. Barcaldine is situated at the junction of the Capricorn and Matilda (Landsborough) Highways. Many visitors use Barcaldine as a base from which to explore central west Queensland. The extensive range of accommodation and shopping facilities make Barcaldine a relaxing place to stay, recover and explore....

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Barcaldine country motor inn

1 Box Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

+61746511488

The Barcaldine Country Motor Inn is a quality air-conditioned motel situated on the corner of the Capricorn and Landsborough Highways. The motel has 20 clean and comfortable rooms, for the comfort of the guests there are tables and chairs outside the rooms where you can take in the beautiful manicured lawns. It has a licensed dining room and shady verandah where you can enjoy home cooked meals and relax amongst the country gardens, seven days a week. The Motor Inn has the best position in town being in the centre of the local tourist attractions and the main shopping centre. It offers you Austar and wireless internet which is available for all rooms. You are always welcome there with the owners and their friendly staff to take care of you. This is the only place to stay in Barcaldine....

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Barcaldine Show

Barcaldine Showgrounds, Barcaldine QLD 4725

(04) 28 512 575

Barcaldine Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural society Inc presents the Barcaldine Show showcasing local arts and produce, agriculture, livestock, machinery displays, market stalls and the traditional sideshow alley. The show includes all the entertainment, displays, demonstrations and competitions you would expect of a rural show in a relaxed atmosphere and some more, a highlight of the district social calendar. Come along and see the goat races - they have to be seen to be believed!...

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Barcaldine Windmill

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

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Barcaldine

39032 - Barcaldine QLD 4725

Barcaldine is situated on the junction of the Capricorn and Landsborough Highways and known as the Garden City of the West. Many visitors use Barcaldine as a base from which to explore central west Queensland. The extensive range of accommodation and shopping facilities make Barcaldine a relaxing place to stay, recover and explore. Barcaldine is the largest town in the Barcaldine Regional Council area and it is proud of its interesting and famous history. Barcaldine is home to the Tree of Knowledge, the reputed birth place of the labour movement in Australia. The Tree - a ghost gum - grew outside the Railway Station for about 180 years until 2006 when sadly, it was poisoned by an unknown culprit. The famous tree has been preserved and placed under an award winning timber structure that was constructed to protect the preserved tree and celebrate its importance in Australia’s history. The structure is impressive during the day but when viewed at night is truly magnificent. The name Barcaldine originates from the Oban region in Scotland. Donald Charles Cameron was one of the first settlers in the district and a direct descendant of the Campbell's of Barcaldine Castle. He settled on a portion of land fronting the Alice River and immediately named his property “Barcaldine Downs”. The railway line came as far as Lagoon Creek in 1886 and the township of Barcaldine developed on land from the Barcaldine Downs run. The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is a national project commemorating not just these events, which changed the course of the nation's working history, but is a tribute to all Australian working men and women. Set in over five acres of landscaped gardens, it is also home to the Wanpa-rda Matilda Outback Education Centre, which is a unique residential facility for schools and community groups. Barcaldine is also home to the old world Radio Theatre, complete with its canvas seats, and the working windmill that pumps water into the sculpture designed and erected by the Youth of Barcaldine, which stands outside the information centre....

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Radio Picture Theatre

4 Beech Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

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Barcaldine and District Historical Museum

75 Gidyea Street , Barcaldine QLD 4725

Barcaldine and District Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Barcaldine District. Housed in the historic old National Bank Building. There are displays containing artefacts from the pioneering days of the bush. These displays include household items, machinery, photographs and paintings. Some of the most unusual items include a fruit cake make in the 1970s and an opium pot used by the Chinese population. The Museum hosts Mini Train Rides on the last Sunday of the month during winter months. ...

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Barcaldine Masonic Lodge

24 Beech Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

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Barcaldine Musical Instruments

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

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Tree of Knowledge Memorial

Oak Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

The historic Tree of Knowledge is famous for being the birthplace of the Australian Labour movement. The tree was poisoned in 2006, preserved and placed under an award winning timber structure. It is now a place of inspiration, reflection and celebration. It is beautifully lit with lighting during the night giving the illusion that the tree is still living. There are also interpretive panels and a sculpture which celebrate the leaders of the Shearer's Strike and the history of the Labor movement. ...

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Lagoon Creek

Landsborough Highway, Barcaldine QLD 4725

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Australian Workers Heritage Centre

94 Ash Street, Barcaldine QLD 4725

0746511579

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Barcaldine War Memorial Clock

Ash and Beech Streets, Barcaldine QLD 4725

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Between the Bougainvilleas Heritage Trail

46383 - Barcaldine QLD 4725