It is a touch ironic that the first thing you see coming into Longreach (3,700 people)from the east is the huge tail wing of a Quantas jet. Both Longreach and Winton lay claim to Quantas...but Longreach has the Quantas museum. They win!The Stockman's Hall of Fame is impressive in its size and scope, with a range of well presented exhibits and abundant information. If you don't read very well, then it could be a struggle.
Unfortunately the outdoor 'show' wasn't running when we were there... so we missed out on that dimension. For me one of the remarkable aspects was the minimal references to the role of aboriginal stockmen. From memory I saw two references (which included a picture) to the input of our indigenous race as stockmen. Perhaps it is the lack of lack of available information, rather than an omission. I hope that is the reason.That was most of our day at Longreach - which was finished off with a search for the Thomson River cruise area and inspection of the local golf course shop. The Quantas museum will have to wait until next time.
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