Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame
- Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame
The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is a museum located in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback. The centre is also dedicated to Australian stockmen and Aborigines who have shown bravery and courage.
The founder of the Hall of Fame was artist Hugh Sawrey, a well known painter and former stockman, who had the name registered in 1974, put up the initial funding, and enlisted supporters. His vision was to create a memorial to the explorers, overlanders, pioneers and settlers of outback Australia. This dream, was shared by other outstanding Australians, including the legendary R. M. Williams. [ [http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/museum1.aspx Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame - Our Story] ]
The original information centre, a sandstone cottage built by RM Williams, complete with hand adzed timber and black marble floors, was restored to its original character and now houses the Hall of Fame’s growing library collection.
The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 29 April 1988.
References
External links
* [http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/ Official Website]
* [http://www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au/attractions/longreach2.html Queensland Heritage Trails]
* [http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/outback/508138/index.cfm Queensland Holidays]
* [http://amol.org.au/guide/instn.asp?ID=Q180 AMOL National Guide to Collecting Institutions]
* [http://www.adventure-tours-australia.com/australian-outback-photos/stockman.html Statue of a Stockman at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame] - Images of the Outback
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