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Soldier Statue Memorial, Chinchilla Logo and Images

Soldier Statue Memorial, Chinchilla

57 Heeney Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413

Chinchilla's soldier statue on the northern Darling Downs, 1 of 55 surviving soldier statues in Queensland, has had its share of wars on home soil. Governor Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams unveiled the AL Petrie-made memorial on 30 January 1919, originally in a small memorial park in Chinchilla Street, near the footbridge over the railway line. Vandalism damaged this symbol of nationalistic pride, youth, innocence, loyalty and bravery. In 1977, the statue was removed and separated from its pedestal and base. Part of the pedestal was re-erected and an obelisk added in front of the Chinchilla Civic Centre: this was rededicated in 1979. The Women's Auxiliary of Chinchilla's RSL sub-branch raised funds for the damaged soldier statue to be restored. It was re-erected in front of the RSL hall further down Heeny Street in 1992.

Chinchilla Historical Museum Logo and Images

Chinchilla Historical Museum

Villiers Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413

Come and enjoy an 'old time' experience for the whole family. Chinchilla Museum offers insight into the unusual - a fascinating glimpse into a district rich in cattle, grain, sheep and timber, and more recently melons, grapes, stone fruits and vegetables. Chinchilla Museum has a fine collection, containing a non working replica of a 1910 steam sawmill, steam engines, ancient vehicles, period costumes and many historical relics. The buildings include Goombi Hall, the Emmerson Building, the authentic slab hut, Wongongera Cottage, a blacksmith shop and the old jail. Why not browse through the Kathleen Emmerson Memorial Library and discover some fascinating history. Buildings from early village times have been re-erected on the grounds and add to the historical atmosphere. In recent times, the original Chinchilla School with school rolls and school memorabilia including all country schools information has been added..

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Chinchilla White Gums Art Gallery

80-86 Heeney Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
The Chinchilla White Gums Art Gallery is a community run art gallery presenting artworks from local and visiting artists, and touring exhibitions. Entry is free to all community members and visitors. Activities at the Art Gallery include monthly exhibitions, official exhibition previews, guided tours for community groups and schools, arts and crafts for kids, workshops for artists, a Teen Art Gallery, arts and crafts for sale, and information sharing about the arts in our local community. Every Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15 pm they have 'Arts on The Grass' for primary school children. The Kids' Creative Corner is found inside the Gallery and is for younger children and their parents/carers to explore free art activities. Each year the Gallery holds a visual arts competition in February. For further details regarding the Art Gallery please visit their Facebook page.

Chinchilla Historical Museum

Villiers Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
Come and enjoy an 'old time' experience for the whole family. Chinchilla Museum offers insight into the unusual - a fascinating glimpse into a district rich in cattle, grain, sheep and timber, and more recently melons, grapes, stone fruits and vegetables. Chinchilla Museum has a fine collection, including a non-working replica of a 1910 steam sawmill, steam engines, vintage cars, period costumes and historical relics. The buildings include Goombi Hall, the Emmerson Building, the authentic slab hut, Wongongera Cottage, a blacksmith shop and the old jail. Why not browse through the Kathleen Emmerson Memorial Library and discover some fascinating history? Buildings from early village times have been re-erected on the grounds and add to the historical atmosphere. In recent times, the original Chinchilla School with school rolls and school memorabilia including all country schools information has been added. Other key displays include: Cypress Pine Centre, which tells the story of the saw milling industry that established the town The Green Plague exhibit, explaining the devastation caused by the Prickly Pear cactus; and The Melon Festival display, celebrating Chinchilla as Australia's 'melon capital'. ....

Soldier Statue Memorial, Chinchilla

57 Heeney Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
Chinchilla's soldier statue on the northern Darling Downs, 1 of 55 surviving soldier statues in Queensland, has had its share of wars on home soil. Governor Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams unveiled the AL Petrie-made memorial on 30 January 1919, originally in a small memorial park in Chinchilla Street, near the footbridge over the railway line. Vandalism damaged this symbol of nationalistic pride, youth, innocence, loyalty and bravery. In 1977, the statue was removed and separated from its pedestal and base. Part of the pedestal was re-erected and an obelisk added in front of the Chinchilla Civic Centre: this was rededicated in 1979. The Women's Auxiliary of Chinchilla's RSL sub-branch raised funds for the damaged soldier statue to be restored. It was re-erected in front of the RSL hall further down Heeny Street in 1992. ...

Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre

Warrego Highway, Chinchilla QLD 4413
The Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures, and itineraries. The Centre sells cold drinks, souvenirs, locally grafted gifts and provides free Wi-Fi internet access. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable locals, the Centre can provide local advice on the things to see and do, the best attractions to explore and local happenings. Relax on the veranda with a Devonshire tea, complete with freshly baked home-made scones, while you plan your trip through the Chinchilla district. The Chinchilla Visitor Information Centre is located on the Warrego Highway, with easy off street parking for vehicles of all sizes and free potable water for your RV. A fully fenced children's playground, toilets, picnic tables and barbecue facilities are all nearby. Their parkland area plays host to monthly country markets....
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Kings Park Accommodation

48 Park Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
Kings Park is an accommodation facility in Chinchilla, Queensland, offering corporate and leisure travellers well appointed rooms that are available for an overnight stay or for longer accommodation requirements. Whether you stay for a night or a week they hope you make yourself at home at Kings Park Accommodation. Featuring a variety of modern furniture in each room including basic kitchenette, large LCD television, in room Foxtel box with 42 channels and free high-speed WiFi, Kings Park Accommodation also provides an array of facilities such as free outdoor electric barbecues, free commercial-grade laundry facilities, spacious grounds and off street parking. Food packages can also be provided so that guests can cater for themselves in the comfort of their own rooms. King Park is also home to Kings Park Bistro serving up the highest quality chef-prepared al-a-carte main menu and accompanying all you can eat buffet, the licensed restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, seven days. Whilst they only open for lunch on Sundays, packed lunches are available to take away throughout the week....
Soldier Statue Memorial, Chinchilla Logo and Images

Soldier Statue Memorial, Chinchilla

57 Heeney Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
Chinchilla's soldier statue on the northern Darling Downs, 1 of 55 surviving soldier statues in Queensland, has had its share of wars on home soil. Governor Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams unveiled the AL Petrie-made memorial on 30 January 1919, originally in a small memorial park in Chinchilla Street, near the footbridge over the railway line. Vandalism damaged this symbol of nationalistic pride, youth, innocence, loyalty and bravery. In 1977, the statue was removed and separated from its pedestal and base. Part of the pedestal was re-erected and an obelisk added in front of the Chinchilla Civic Centre: this was rededicated in 1979. The Women's Auxiliary of Chinchilla's RSL sub-branch raised funds for the damaged soldier statue to be restored. It was re-erected in front of the RSL hall further down Heeny Street in 1992. ...
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Chinchilla

44620 - Chinchilla QLD 4413
Famous for its melons and a renowned spot for fishing, bushwalking and camping, the colourful town of Chinchilla is an easy 81 kilometre drive west Dalby along the Warrego Way. Having once produced 25% of the country’s watermelons, rockmelons and honeydew melons, Chinchilla is the undisputed melon capital. So if strapping on a pair of melons and racing for glory sounds like your kind of fun, Chinchilla Melon Festival (next in 2021) is your kind of event. Perhaps nothing captures the strong community spirit of this town better than the biennial festival. Named from the Aboriginal word jinchilla, meaning a termite resistant Cypress Pine, Chinchilla is a peaceful and pretty town. Its beautiful tree-lined main street is just off the highway. Head to the Cultural Centre, the pride of the street. Its award-winning design includes a cinema, library and the Lapunyah Art Gallery. Well worth a visit is the Chinchilla Historical Museum. Its collection features many important transport pieces including a steam driven sawmill and the first-ever ticket issued by Qantas for the first flight from Longreach to Cloncurry. There’s also an excellent display of petrified wood and a prickly pear exhibit celebrating the saving of local and national farmlands from prickly pear by the introduction of the cactoblastis moth and larva from South America. For fishing spots pick up a map and some local tips at the Visitor Information Centre. You can soak up the country atmosphere at one of many local events including Chinchilla Races held four times during the year starting in March, Chinchilla annual show in May, and the equestrian highlight, the Grandfather Clock Campdraft, a traditional four-day event held in October....
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North Western Fishing Trail

44736 - Chinchilla QLD 4413
Queensland Western Country is a unique pocket of Australia rich in culture, agriculture, and heritage. The region begins less than 3 hours drive west of Brisbane and can be explored while touring some of Queenlands major arterial highways. Enjoy a Southern Queensland Country freshwater fishing experience the local way. Follow the footsteps of local fishing enthusiasts and take in the 7 day self-drive fishing tour from Toowoomba to Mitchell. Destinations include: Lake Cooby, Highfields, Dalby, Condamine, Miles, Injune, Roma, Mitchell, Yuleba...
Chinchilla Historical Museum Logo and Images

Chinchilla Historical Museum

17-33 Villiers Street, Chinchilla QLD 4413
Come and enjoy an 'old time' experience for the whole family. Chinchilla Museum offers insight into the unusual - a fascinating glimpse into a district rich in cattle, grain, sheep and timber, and more recently melons, grapes, stone fruits and vegetables. Chinchilla Museum has a fine collection, including a non-working replica of a 1910 steam sawmill, steam engines, vintage cars, period costumes and historical relics. The buildings include Goombi Hall, the Emmerson Building, the authentic slab hut, Wongongera Cottage, a blacksmith shop and the old jail. Why not browse through the Kathleen Emmerson Memorial Library and discover some fascinating history? Buildings from early village times have been re-erected on the grounds and add to the historical atmosphere. In recent times, the original Chinchilla School with school rolls and school memorabilia including all country schools information has been added. Other key displays include: Cypress Pine Centre, which tells the story of the saw milling industry that established the town The Green Plague exhibit, explaining the devastation caused by the Prickly Pear cactus; and The Melon Festival display, celebrating Chinchilla as Australia's 'melon capital'. . ...