Jundah
Windorah
Stonehenge
Barcoo Shire's history dates back to 1877 when the first mail was delivered by coach.
The Barcoo Shire Museum and the spectacular ruins located in the shire tell Barcoo's special story.
Barcoo Shire History Book
'Their Promised Land', by Peter and Shelia Forrest, is a history of the people and places of the Barcoo Shire.
Available through the Barcoo Shire Council Administration Office in Jundah, and the Visitor Information Centres in Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah.
Cost: $66 + Package and packaging
Complete the order form (pdf).
Year | Event |
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1877 | First mail delivery was received by coach. |
1883 | Jundah Gazetted as a township. |
1884 | Post and Telegraph Office was built. |
1885 | Barcoo Divisional Board formed. |
1888 | Inaugural meeting of Barcoo Divisional Board - 21 August. |
1890 | Jundah Police Station was built. |
1892 | First culvert constructed in the western area at Stonehenge Crossing. |
1900 | Major opal find in Jundah District. |
1900 | Queensland National Bank Branch opened in Jundah. |
1902 | Jundah hospital was erected. |
1902 | Local Authorities Act assented - 26 December. |
1903 | Barcoo Shire Council established - 31 March. |
1904 | Isisford Shire became a separate authority from Barcoo Shire Council - 28 December. |
1916 | Installation of supply tanks for Jundah Water Scheme. |
1917 | Jundah Shire Hallerected. |
1918 | Town Water Supply installed in Jundah. |
1939 | The Barcoo Shire Office in Jundah was completed. |
1939 | Administration Centre of the Barcoo Shire Council moved from Stonehenge to Jundah - 11 November. |
1940 | TAA Services began. |
1952 | Council housing erected in Jundah. |
1953 | Electricity was connected to the town of Jundah. |
1961 | Barcoo Shire Memorial Park officially opened inJundah. |
1964 | Bridge over Thomson at Jundah opened. |
1973 | TAA Services ceased. |
1983 | Television services available in Jundah. |
1988 | Jundah Telephone Exchange began automatic operations. |
1996 | Jundah Water Treatment plant began operation for clear water supply. |
1997 | Public swimming pool in Jundah opened by Hon Vaughan Johnson MLA, Member for Gregory. |
1998 | Jundah to Longreach bitumen completed and opened officially by Hon Vaughan Johnson, Member for Gregory. |
1999 | Queensland Government Agency (QGAP) was officially opened although it had been in operation since November 1998. |
2000 | Pilot activated aerodrome lighting became operational in Jundah opened by Mr Gordon Victor. |
2001 | Untreated water reticulated throughout Jundahfor garden use. |
2002 | Dickson Street upgrade of underground power and new street lighting. |
2005 | The Rural Transaction Centre / Information Centre was opened along with the relocation of the public library. |
2007 | The Jundah - Windorah Road was completely sealed. |
For a slice of life in Jundah in years gone by, visit the Barcoo Shire Museum.
Now relocated to the corner of Miles and Macrossan Streets, the shire museum was instigated by a group of Barcoo Shire women who saw the need to preserve the history of the shire and communities within. This eventuated in the official opening of the Barcoo Shire Museum on 13 October 1989.
The museum reflects glimpses from the past, displaying kerosene-case furniture, mortuary tools, early education and further relics from the pioneer days including the mysterious barcoo dog.
The museum committee also undertook the restoration of two wagons, and after many voluntary hours they are now displayed in the Barcoo Shire Memorial Park.
Historic Building
This century old building today, on the shop front, boasts a mural painted in 1990 by the school children of the Jundah State School. The building was originally established in 1899 as Cartwright's general store.
Historic Wagons
A bullock drawn wool wagon and general purpose wagon are displayed in the Barcoo Shire Memorial Park.
For more information:
Jundah Information Centre
Ph: 07 4658 6930 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.