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	Barcaldine, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Barcaldine is a small town and Local Government Area located in Western Queensland, Australia, approximately 520 kilometres by road west of the city of Rockhampton.
		The town is the administrative centre of the Barcaldine Shire, which covers an area of 8430 square kilometres.
		Barcaldine played a significant role in the Australian labour movement and the birth of the Australian Labor Party.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barcaldine,_Queensland (290 words)

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		Barcaldine is well known as the Garden City of the West and has a population of approximately 1900.
		Residentially Barcaldine is the best town in the Central West, with its fertile soil ideal for gardening, its parks and playgrounds, sporting fields, Olympic swimming pool, tree lined streets, hospital amenities, unrestricted water and electricity supplies and general civic pride.
		Barcaldine is 897 feet (273m) above sea level, and the area of the Shire is 8430 sq.
	www.barcaldine.qld.gov.au (259 words)

	Barcaldine
		Barcaldine, a bay, was the third foal of Ballyroe (1872, Family 23), a daughter of Belladrum, who had been bred by George Low, a Scotchman who rented a farm on the Duke of Leinster's estate at Birtown, County Kildare.
		Barcaldine was sold to Lady Stamford for £8,000, and he was put in her stud at Park Paddocks, Newmarket with a fee of 50 guineas, where he stood until his death nine years later from a liver abcess.
		Barcaldine's daughter Mauvorneen, sent to the U.S., bred the champion sprinter Voter and Maid of Erin, dam of the speedy Celt.
	www.tbheritage.com /Portraits/Barcaldine.html (2198 words)

	Walkabout - Barcaldine
		It is hard to imagine that this town was central to one of the more significant events in the political life of Australia: the shearers' strike of 1891, which played an important role in the events which led to the formation of the Australian Labor Party.
		A month later the centre of the strike had shifted to Barcaldine, which was the terminus of the rail line from Rockhampton and the commercial centre of the wealthy Mitchell district, where 30 stations were affected by the strike.
		The first European to pass through the Barcaldine area was Sir Thomas Mitchell who arrived after good rains and proceeded to sing the praises of the area, describing it as 'the finest region I have seen in Australia' and waxing lyrical about 'grass shooting up green from old stalks'.
	www.walkabout.com.au /locations/QLDBarcaldine.shtml (1491 words)

	Barcaldine and the Comet Masonic Temple < Writing < Projects < Peter ...
		Barcaldine has changed and developed of course, but it has not been subjected to the wholesale rebuilding or radical economic changes which make some other towns so puzzling to read.
		Barcaldine sprang into being with the arrival of the railway in 1886 and is 'the most notable of the "instant" railway towns' which flourished at the successive termini of the Central Railway as it was pushed westward from Rockhampton.
		The most notable of Barcaldine's street trees is the so-called 'Tree of Knowledge' under which meetings were held during the great shearers' strike of 1891, which climaxed a bitter confrontation between the union shearers and the pastoralists on the issues of working conditions and 'freedom of contract'.
	www.marquis-kyle.com.au /comet.htm (1876 words)

	Gemstone Links
		The area has an annual rainfall of approximately 475mm, and the chief industries for the district are wool growing and beef cattle.
		In fact, Barcaldine had the first artesian bore, drilled in 1886 at Back Creek.
		Barcaldine is at the north east point of opal country for Queensland.
	www.opalshop.com.au /shopTalk_stories_queensland_info_Barcaldine.htm (68 words)

	Barcaldine Hotels, QLD - Check-in.com.au - Barcaldine Hotels & Accommodation
		Barcaldine's charming facade, one that has earned it the tag of 'Garden City of the West' hides tumultuous tales of a controversial past.
		Barcaldine is also home to the Australian Workers Heritage Centre and the old world Radio Theatre, complete with its canvas seats, and the working windmill that pumps water into the sculpture designed and erected by the Youth of Barcaldine, which stands outside the information centre.
		Barcaldine is situated at the junction of the Capricorn and Matilda (Landsborough) Highways.
	www.check-in.com.au /QLD/Barcaldine_hotels.htm (283 words)

	Shearers' Strikes (Barcaldine)
		In February 1891 the centre of the strike shifted to Barcaldine, the terminus of the rail line from Rockhampton and at the centre of the Mitchell district, the richest pastoral area of the colony, and where some 30 stations, including the 90 stand Beaconsfield Station were affected.
		Parades were held at Clermont and Barcaldine by both the unionists and the military, and at Peak Downs in a demonstration of strength, shots came close to being fired.
		At Barcaldine the police station was guarded by infantrymen with fixed bayonets as one hundred and twenty mounted infantry surrounded the union office, arresting the strike committee.
	members.ozemail.com.au /~natinfo/1shearer.htm (1232 words)

	Barcaldine Area
		Barcaldine is well known in Australian history as the place of the 1891 shearers’ strike and the foundation of the Australian Labor Party under the Tree of Knowledge.
		Barcaldine has comprehensive education, health and cultural, social sporting and community facilities and organisations.
		Barcaldine is situated at the junction of the Capricorn and Marilda (Landsborough) Highways.
	www.about-australia.com /queensland/outback-queensland/destinations/barcaldine-area (204 words)

	Barcaldine Castle
		Barcaldine was built by Sir Duncan Campbell (Black Duncan) between 1591 and 1601.
		Second floor has bedrooms for use in the Bed & Breakfast and the final floor are the private chambers for the family.
		Tidbit: Barcaldine is derived from Barr a challtuin - Hazel knoll in Gaelic
	www.darkisle.com /b/barcaldine/barcaldine.html (134 words)

	barcaldine outback queensland
		Barcaldine township is situated on Lagoon Creek, which flows into the Alice River some 5 kms south of the town.
		This combination of resources has allowed Barcaldine to be known as "The Garden City of the West".
		Historically, it is significant as the centre of the Shearers' Strike of 1891.
	www.sunzine.net /outback/barcaldine.html (291 words)

	Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge poisoned. 19/05/2006. ABC News Online
		Barcaldine Mayor Rob Chandler says it appears someone has poured about 30 litres of chemicals over the tree's roots.
		The president of Barcaldine's ALP branch says the poisoning may have been done by someone who dislikes the party.
		It is on the national heritage list and is a central party of Labor Party heritage, but now the Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldine is surrounded by rescue workers desperately trying to save it, after tree doctors discovered it had been poisoned.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200605/s1642498.htm (316 words)

	Oban Self Catering Accommodation - Barcaldine Cottages, Oban (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Barcaldine House is an 18th Century Georgian Laird's House built by the Campbells of Barcaldine and was once the centre of a beautiful and vast Scottish estate.
		It is historically connected with the Appin Murder (RL Stevenson's Kidnapped) and has a secluded location, 11 miles north of Oban, on the edge of the Barcaldine Forest.
		An excellent launch pad for exploring the West Coast of Scotland with easy access to the mountains of Glencoe, sandy beach at Tralee Bay, Islands of Mull, Iona and Lismore, as well as the towns of Oban and Fort William.
	www.barcaldinecottages.co.uk /index.html (205 words)

	Barcaldine prays for rain » ABC Western Queensland
		You could say Barcaldine was the fortunate recipient of some “divine intervention” while holding a prayer service for rain Friday night.
		After months of desperate times, Barcaldine’s mayor John Miller accepted an invitation he received from the community of Mt Morgan, to hold a multi-denominational service to pray for the end of the drought.
		Barcaldine took up their offer — and the results came a lot quicker than expected with most in attendance unable to hear the service due to the sound of heavy rain hitting the tin roof of the town’s sheep pavilion!
	www.abc.net.au /westqld/stories/s780049.htm (350 words)

	Barcaldine Hotel - Barcaldine House - UK Lodgings
		Barcaldine House is a famous Campbell stronghold built by 'Red Patrick' in 1709 and is ideally situated to explore the west coast of Scotland.
		Barcaldine is close to Oban where cruises to Iona, Staffa, Mull and the Outer Hebrides are available.
		Barcaldine House is a totally non smoking establishment.
	www.milford.co.uk /scotland/accom/h-a-1780.html (413 words)

	Barcaldine Castle
		Barcaldine Castle is a particularly attractive L-planned tower house, completed in 1609 by Sir Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy.
		The castle was an integral part of the Massacre of Glencoe, for MacIan of Glencoe was detained here for 24 hours in a plot to prevent him from swearing the oath of allegiance to William III in the given time.
		The Campbells abandoned Barcaldine in 1735 when they moved to Barcaldine House.
	www.highlandtraveller.com /sites/castles/barcaldine.html (246 words)

	Marco
		Barcaldine got winners of 305 races in England, including Oaks and 1,000 Guineas winner Mimi and Derby and St. Leger winner Sir Visto.
		She was then sent to Barcaldine, then standing at Park Paddocks in Newmarket, and the result was Marco, born in 1892.
		Her next foal, also to Barcaldine, was a colt that broke its leg as a yearling.
	www.tbheritage.com /Portraits/Marco.html (4058 words)

	Barcaldine welcomes Tree of Knowledge Jnr
		The Barcaldine community has welcomed home the strong, healthy offspring of one of its favourite symbols - the legendary Tree of Knowledge.
		The young tree is genetically identical to the 160 year-old ghost gum - known as the Tree of Knowledge - on the Main Street of Barcaldine.
		The Tree of Knowledge is a piece of living history and a powerful symbol of the birth of the Australian Labor Party.The legend of the tree developed when discontented shearers met under its boughs during the Great Shearers' Strike of 1891 - an event that led to the creation of the ALP.
	www.dpi.qld.gov.au /cps/rde/xchg/dpi/hs.xsl/30_1586_ENA_HTML.htm (346 words)

	Barcaldine Castle, Benderloch, Nera Oban, Argyll, Scotland - bed and breakfast lodging in a scottish castle
		Barcaldine Castle, Benderloch, Nera Oban, Argyll, Scotland - bed and breakfast lodging in a scottish castle
		Barcaldine is Argyll's only ancient castle offering bed and breakfast accommodation.
		Barcaldine, the “Black Castle” is one of the few mediaeval castles in Scotland which is still habitable and which appears practically unchanged.
	www.historic-uk.com /StayUK/Scotland/Ayrshire/Castles/BarcaldineCastle.htm (471 words)

	AusEmade: Barcaldine (Central West) Information and Attractions, Queensland (QLD), Australia
		Today Barcaldine is a modern inland town with plenty of attractions to keep you entertained.
		Baths Bore Site • Barcaldine first bore drilled in 1887, was 691 foot deep and flowed at 62,200 gallons per day and heated to 100°C. Baths were built on the site in 1907 and used until 1980 when a new one was built near the showgrounds.
		The tree was the main meeting place for townspeople and was then known as the ‘Alleluia Tree’ because the Salvation Army used to meet under its branches.
	www.ausemade.com.au /qld/destination/b/barcaldine-attractions.htm (800 words)

	Forestry Commission - Barcaldine (Scotland - Argyll and Bute)
		Oban, 12 miles, and Benderloch and Barcaldine are the nearest towns or villages.
		Barcaldine Forest area sits on the seaboard of North Argyll overlooking the Firth of Lorne with views to the Morvern penninsula and and the Isles of Mull and Lismore.
		From the north follow the A828 towards Oban until you reach the village of Barcaldine.
	www.forestry.gov.uk /website/recreation.nsf/SearchAgentView/ScotlandArgyllandButeBarcaldine?Open&PrintFriendly=y (203 words)

	Bed and Breakfast Oban, Argyll - Barcaldine House - Accommodation in Oban, on the West Coast of Scotland - The Laird's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Bed and Breakfast Oban, Argyll - Barcaldine House - Accommodation in Oban, on the West Coast of Scotland - The Laird's Retreat.
		Barcaldine House is a 1707AD early Georgian Laird's House built by the Campbells of Barcaldine and was once the centre of a beautiful and vast Scottish estate.
		It is historically connected with the Appin Murder (RL Stevenson's Kidnapped), has splendid period furnishings/family memorabilia and a secluded location, 10 miles north of Oban, on the edge of the Barcaldine Forest.
	www.barcaldinehouse.co.uk (194 words)

	Barcaldine Cottages, near Oban, Argyll, Scotland - holiday cottages to rent in the grounds of an 18th century scottish ...
		Barcaldine Cottages, near Oban, Argyll, Scotland - holiday cottages to rent in the grounds of an 18th century scottish lairds house or castle
		From Fort William take the A82 to North Ballachulish then follow the A828 to Barcaldine and the sign post to the left for Barcaldine House.
		Just over two miles further north you will come to the village of Barcaldine and the sign post to the right for Barcaldine House.
	www.historic-uk.com /StayUK/Scotland/Ayrshire/Cottages/BarcaldineCottages.htm (456 words)

	Barcaldine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The only place of any size on the way to Longreach is BARCALDINE, 300km from Emerald, an unassuming grid of quiet streets belying an important niche in Australian history.
		Under this tree, next to the railway station in Barcaldine, a historic meeting was held In 1891 that resulted in the formation of the Australian Labor Party.
		The Aramac Tramway was closed down on the completion of a sealed road between Aramac and Barcaldine.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/queensland/barcaldine.asp (463 words)

	oban weddings - scotland weddings - scotland wedding venues - civil marriages
		As one of Argyll's most historic buildings, 16th century Barcaldine Castle is the ideal choice for your wedding or private party.
		The individual service and attention to detail make Barcaldine a perfect venue in which to entertain guests in exclusive and intimate surroundings.
		We are also able to offer wedding and function facilities in the historic ambience of The Laird's House in Barcaldine village which has ground floor disabled access and can accommodate a greater number of overnight guests than the castle.
	www.barcaldineweddings.co.uk (270 words)

	Scotland Barcaldine Castle bed and breakfast accommodation and weddings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Barcaldine Castle was built by Black Duncan, Sir Duncan Campbell, 7th Knight of Glenorchy, in 1609 - a time when the West Coast of Scotland was in turmoil.
		There is an 18 page booklet about Barcaldine Castle which you can buy for £2.00 when you stay - or sent in advance for a extra £2.00 to cover postage.
		Includes: history and description of the castle, biographical details about the Campbells of Barcaldine, family tree, historical associations with the Massacre of Glencoe and the Appin murder.
	www.aboutscotland.com /argyll/barcaldinecastle.html (849 words)

	Barcaldine - Authentic Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Tree of Knowledge, an old gum tree located in front of the Railway Station, was the meeting place for the shearers and today is still a meeting place for travellers visiting the town and Outback Queensland.
		Barcaldine has many other historic buildings which are worth a look.
		The Barcaldine district is known for its wool growing and beef cattle industries which are supported by artesian water coming from deep underground and extensive native grasslands.
	www.authenticaustralia.com.au /barcaldine (229 words)

	Barcaldine, Queensland - Travelmate
		Barcaldine and a pampered, 200-year-old ghost gum growing on the Central Queensland town’s main street hold a special place in Australian political history.
		The tree is now possibly the most famous tree in Australia, known as the Tree of Knowledge because of all that has happened beneath its branches.
		Fittingly, the centre, which focuses graphically on those work-related events which played key roles in defining the national character, was opened on the centenary of the shearers' revolt by Australia's longest-serving Labor Prime Minister, Bob Hawke.
	www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=101 (280 words)

	The Premier of Queensland Community Cabinet News, Longreach and Barcaldine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		I'm delighted that Barcaldine, the birthplace of the Labor Party, helped host the first Community Cabinet meeting for 1999.
		In a ceremony at Barcaldine, Minister for Environment and Heritage and Natural Resources, Rod Welford presented a cheque for $288,000 to the Desert Uplands Build Up and Development Strategy Committee.
		The Barcaldine forum sought community input through the involvement of representatives from various groups, associations, unions, industry, employers and local authorities.
	www.thepremier.qld.gov.au /community_consultation/1999/Longreach.shtm (1748 words)

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