Explore historic Ilfracombe

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Ilfracombe is a small town and district in central western Queensland, 660 km west of Rockhampton. It’s located on the Landsborough Highway, between Barcaldine and Longreach. The town dates from 1891, when the Central Western railway line from Rockhampton reached there. At the 2021 Australian census, the population of the town and district was 310.
My husband and I visited Ilfracombe on three occasions recently - in 2017, 2019 and 2020. During these visits we spent time exploring the town and inspecting its main historic sites and displays. In so doing, we gained an insight into the remarkable history of the town and district.
There is certainly much to see and learn about this so-called “Hub of the West”. Ilfracombe, Queensland, is really worth a visit.
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@roberthocking9138 Год назад

We called in there on our way back from longreach 2 years ago, fascinating little town and an amazing machinery display.

@Membee 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. I visited there in the early 90!s and was fascinated by the old, mainly unrestored machinery along the highway. Great to see it preserved and still on display.

@judithsalecich 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

@Dutch779 Год назад

Thanks, little Black Diary, that was very interesting. Have both my sister and brother in Brisbane.

@judithsalecich Год назад

Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated!

@deldridg Год назад

Lovely video and thank you for putting it together - a lot of work! We were there in 2010 heading south from Longreach on a 4wd camping trip around the country - with our 4mth old son and my parents! We epent some time on the array of old trucks and vehicles on the side of the road and I recall a little hut made with kerosine tins. It had been raining and we ended up with very muddy shoes! We went from there to Barcaldine via Isisford, which was a fascinating little place. In the main street, there's an old shop which has been left the way it was since it was closed many years ago, right next to the gallery building (hard to miss in such a small place!). Can't wait to go back to that beautiful country and thank you for the memories! Cheers - David

@judithsalecich Год назад

David, thank you! Clearly, you have such wonderful memories of your visit to this region. Like you, we've also spent time at Isisford, which is another interesting historic town. I love the post office building there. By the way, is the old shop you are referring to the bakery? If so, you must check out this story on my blog: judithsalecich.com/for-love-of-bread-the-isisford-bakery/ My best wishes, Judy.

@deldridg Год назад

@@judithsalecich Hi Judy - lovely article and thanks for passing it on. The shop I remember was not too far from the bakery, the general store - Hooper and Brockhurst, which has also been set up as a museum. We may have stopped in the same park as you for lunch - very fond memories. All the best - David

@willislin4758 Год назад

This video brings back beautiful memories of our first outback road trip to Longreach! ❤

@deldridg Год назад

Lovely country isn't it. We're very lucky here in Oz!

@judithsalecich Год назад

Thanks, Willis. I hope it inspires you to go again soon!

@judithsalecich Год назад

@@deldridg That's for sure!

@patriotrealm5855 Год назад

I would love to republoish your work on my blog.

@judithsalecich Год назад

Dear friend, you can embed it on your site, but you can't republish it on your blog because the video is copyright. Let me know if this is what you are asking. Kind regards, Judy.