Mount Perry
Mount Perry THE TOWN OF MOUNT PERRY SITS ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE NORTH BURNETT, 55KM FROM GIN GIN, 96KM FROM MONTO, 81KM FROM EIDSVOLD, 69KM FROM GAYNDAH AND 74KM FROM BIGGENDEN.
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ettlement began in the late 1840s with the development of large sheep stations. They gave way to cattle due to the spread of spear grass after the big sheep mobs ate out all the natural grasses. Mount Perry is famous for its copper and, more recently, gold mining. Mining activity started in the 1860s and the discovery of copper led to a mining boom. As the land was cleared, good stands of pine, cedar and hardwoods attracted many timber getters who used their horse and bullock teams to snig out and haul the logs. The Bicentennial Museum reflects on the past with a working blacksmith’s shop, an old fire engine, cart and other pieces of historical significance. Located next door is Madsen’s Kitchen which shows just how different life was. The museum boasts one of
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only three working Three Pole Gold Stamper and Curvilinear Concentrator Tables in Queensland. The committee holds regular open days and will start the stamper up on request. Follow the Heritage Walk to relive Mount Perry’s history. Heritage Trail brochures are available from most business houses and Council’s Administration Office. The Pat Augustine Cultural Centre houses a historical display, art gallery and public library. The display includes photographs of Mount Perry district dating back to the late 1800s and information relating to businesses and families. The art gallery is operated by the Mount Perry Fine Arts Group and artists from around Queensland hold exhibitions in the gallery.
