Power Station Water Tower

1914 to 1956. Barcaldine was the first town in Central West QLD to generate electricity. Firstly with coal burning, then wood.

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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

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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