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Tree of Knowledge

A Ghost Gum that grew outside the railway station and was an inspiration to striking shearers during the Great Shearer's Strike in 1891. It grew for 180 years before it was poisoned and this life like monument was constructed.
Character of Central QLD

August 13th 2013
Dry, dusty and nothing there. So many people believe this to be true. You only need to open your eyes, ears and spend some time, to find the character of Outback Central QLD. Whether it's the waterholes, with it's abundant wildlife; or in the small towns, with pubs and down to earth people; or in the flat, dry plains; Central QLD has a personality. Like anyone, her personality can be irrit ... read more
Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Longreach

Australian Flag Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more
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