Button Street, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
Enter this veritable Aladdin's Cave of treasures! Literally thousands upon thousands of some of the most unthinkable collections you will find anywhere. Bottles and buttons, scissors and stones, drill bits and door latches, rabbit traps and rarities, packed to the rafters in the shed, spilling out into the yard and along the fence. Prepare to be thoroughly intrigued as Hilton can recount the hist ...
Main Avenue, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
A wonderful display of machinery, some of it very rare and almost all collected within 100 miles of the town, can be seen at The Ilfracombe Historical Society Incorporation. The display is free of charge, with a donation box located on premises if you feel generous.
The town is 27 kilometres east of Longreach in Central West Queensland, located on the Matilda Highway. Accessible by road from B ...
Landsborough Highway, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
The Ilfracombe Memorial Park, located in the centre of town offers access to the local swimming pool at no cost to the community or visitors. Council has erected shade structures throughout the park including over part of the swimming pool. After enjoying a leisurely swim why not relax and take advantage of the barbeque facilities and playground equipment, all provided free of charge.
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20 Main Avenue, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
The solidly constructed and quite picturesque tongue and groove Post Office building turned 100 years old in December 2009.
This building offers full Australia Post services, Rural Transaction Centre, Library, public-use computers, internet, photocopying, faxing facilities and a comprehensive gift shop. In April 2010 the Post Office will celebrate the centenary of the first motor mail delivery ...
Mitchell Street, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
A very special historic attraction, Langenbaker House gives a vivid snapshot of Outback family life at the turn of the century. Well over 110 years old and heritage listed, Langenbaker House presents a rare insight into the hardships, the 'make do' approach to life, and the simple pleasures experienced by the pioneers who opened up the Central West. In this unique window on the past you'll find fu ...
Main Avenue, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
Romani Hall invites you to remember the gallant young boys from the district who answered the 'call to arms', in this proud tribute to their valuable contribution to their country. Opened March 1999 as a tribute to the Australian Light Horse, the hall houses thought-provoking memorabilia and information of the Light Horsemen and their battles. ...
Main Avenue, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
The Jackson Collections was opened by the Governor General in September 2009, and is the lifetime collections of two brothers, Hilton and Ike Jackson. Prepare to be thoroughly intrigued by the many other interesting items on display; hubcaps, buttons, drill bits, rabbit traps and scissors are just some of the quirky collections.
Hilton's bottles are reputed to be one of the largest and best co ...
McMaster Drive, Ilfracombe, Queensland 4727, Australia
The Wellshot Centre is dedicated to telling the story of one of Australia's largest sheep stations. View a 20 minute film "A Rush for Grass" which graphically displays the challenges faced by early pioneers and their fortitude in adapting to a harsh and fickle climate.
The building is also the local Visitor Information Centre. The Wellshot Centre contains detailed information about local attra ...
