'The Curry' to Isa - Monuments, memorials and Mary Kathleen.

History, bigotry and commercial realities were revealed on the way.

First a creek crossing is marked, then there is a recognition of the traditional inhabitants of the land.

Sadly the second memorial has been defaced - and that reflects badly on those responsible, and those of us who call Australia home.

A few kilometres down the road there is the ruins with the ruins of the former uranium mining town a fascinating reminder of the temporary nature of civilisation.