Nindigully Pub Explained

The Nindigully Hotel
Opened:1864

The Nindigully Pub, originally built in 1864 in the town of Nindigully within the locality of Thallon, Shire of Balonne, Queensland, Australia, and is sometimes wrongly claimed to be one of Queensland's longest continually licensed premises. The license was actually surrendered by John Sparkes in 1904. (See link below) It was renewed 8 years later but for a brand new building, which remains the current hotel. (see link below) . It was a Cobb & Co changing station between the late 19th century and the early 20th century.[1]

Events

The Nindigully Pig Races and Country Music Festival, and fireworks are held annually on the last Saturday in November at the pub. It raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.[2]

Filming

In the 1990s, scenes from Paperback Hero starring Hugh Jackman and Claudia Karvan were filmed on location at the Nindigully Pub.

See also

External links

Sparkes cancels license

Current Hotel opens

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nindigully Local Attractions . Balonne Shire Council . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706122425/http://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/visitors/Gully%20Local%20Attractions%20Page.shtml . 6 July 2011 .
  2. Web site: Nindigully Pig Races. 23 January 2018. St George calendar online. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225113306/http://stgeorgecalendaronline.com.au/Event-News/ArtMID/2266/ArticleID/558423/Nindigully-Pig-Races. 25 December 2018. live. 25 December 2018.