Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame
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| established = {{Start date|1988|04|29|df=y}}
| location = Longreach, Queensland, Australia
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| founder = Hugh Sawrey
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The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is a museum located in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback. The centre is also dedicated to Australian stockmen who have shown bravery and courage.
The founder of the Hall of Fame was artist Hugh Sawrey, a well-known painter and former stockman, who had the name registered in 1974, put up the initial funding, and enlisted supporters. His vision was to create a memorial to the explorers, overlanders, pioneers and settlers of outback Australia. This dream was shared by other outstanding Australians, including the legendary R. M. Williams.[https://stockmanshalloffame.com.au/museum/about-us/ About Us]. Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 17 November 2023.
Longreach was chosen as the location because of its historical role as a stock route junction and because of its current transport links. The original information centre, a sandstone cottage built by R. M. Williams, complete with hand adzed timber and black marble floors, was restored to its original character and now houses the Hall of Fame's growing library collection.
The structure was designed by Sydney architect Feiko Bouman and provides {{convert|2,500|m2}} of usable floor space.{{cite web|url=http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/museum8.aspx |title=Historical Data |publisher=Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame |accessdate=10 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010042611/http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/museum8.aspx |archivedate=10 October 2014 }}
History
In 1980, an architectural design competition was announced by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Construction began in July 1985. The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was opened by Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on 29 April 1988.
In 2009, as part of the Q150 celebrations, the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a "location".{{Cite web|url=http://statements.qld.gov.au/statement/id/64301|title=PREMIER UNVEILS QUEENSLAND'S 150 ICONS|last=Bligh|first=Anna|authorlink=Anna Bligh|date=10 June 2009|publisher=Queensland Government|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524033717/http://statements.qld.gov.au/statement/id/64301|archive-date=24 May 2017|url-status=|access-date=24 May 2017}}
In 2021, the museum reopened after a three year makeover that cost $15 million.{{cite news |last=Grounds |first=Ellie |date=3 April 2021 |title=Stockman's Hall of Fame reopens after multi-million-dollar revamp three years in the making |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-03/stockmans-hall-of-fame-reopens-after-multi-million-dollar-revamp/100041438 |work=ABC News |access-date=17 November 2023}} The museum now features an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure-style experience using headsets and smart devices.
Displays
Gold medals once belonging to legendary sheep shearer Jackie Howe are on display.{{cite book |title=Monumental Queensland: Signposts on a Cultural Landscape |last=Gibson |first=Lisanne |author2=Joanna Besley |year=2004 |publisher=University of Queensland Press |isbn=0702234656 |page=124 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3pFHr9ilvtoC |accessdate=10 October 2014}}
A restored Queen Air plane hangs from the ceiling in a display about the Royal Flying Doctor Service.{{cite news |last=Arthur |first=Chrissy |date=28 February 2015 |title=Restored Queen Air plane to go on display at Stockman's Hall of Fame |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-28/queen-air-plane-on-display-at-longreach-stockmans-hall-of-fame/6269588 |work=ABC News |access-date=17 November 2023}}
See also
{{Portal|Queensland|Agriculture}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/ Official website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20050615122120/http://www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au/attractions/longreach2.html Queensland Heritage Trails]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20051225225554/http://amol.org.au/guide/instn.asp?ID=Q180 AMOL National Guide to Collecting Institutions]
- [http://www.adventure-tours-australia.com/australian-outback-photos/stockman.html Statue of a Stockman at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame] - Images of the Outback
- [http://ehive.com/account/3492 Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame collection on eHive]
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Category:Halls of fame in Australia
Category:Museums in Queensland
Category:Awards established in 1988
Category:Agriculture museums in Australia
Category:Agriculture in Queensland
Category:1998 establishments in Australia
Category:Longreach, Queensland