Mitchell is located 87 km west of Roma on the Warrego Highway. This photograph is actually one of the support pylons on the bridge over the Maranoa River, as you can see there is not much water in the river.
We booked into the Major Mitchell Caravan Park for one night, intending to travel onto Charleville the following day. After taking an afternoon walk through Mitchell, that has a population of about 1000 people, we liked the look and feel of the place and decided to stay on for a further day. Additionally, we had three loads of washing to catch up with and it was our 44th Wedding Anniversary. We reserved a table at the Court House Hotel to celebrate. As we have Lizzie with us we had to make sure that we could take her to the Pub outdoor dining area. All was well until about 8:30 pm when a chill in the air came down, we decided to move into the Bar and take Lizzie with us, after all, they could only tell us to leave the premises. Within about 15 mins an old guy bought his horse into the Bar for a Bundy and Coke, and we were worried about Lizzie being in the Bar!! The horse's name is Honey, she looks like a retired thoroughbred, a fine animal, and one with good taste. The owner has taught Honey many tricks, she can count to four, and of course she likes to sip Bundy and Coke. The whole period that Honey was in the Bar, Lizzie was trembling with terror.
Another of the bridge pylons, these bad boys are obviously still on the loose as a reward is still posted.
Major Mitchell, his namesake Cockatoo and a map of some his trek.
Football and ballet, they support the arts here at Mitchell.
One of four pubs in the town. I put a photograph of this pub for the Mitchell Family.
This windmill in Memorial Park was bought into town from an out lying station.
Still in Memorial Park, an old loco and a giant crankshaft out of a very large engine I assume.
Lizzie is not fond of walking long distances in warmer temperatures, so we have rigged this system. Lizzie doesn't seem to mind at all, anything is better than walking.
As with most towns in the outback areas the town water supply comes from the Great Artesian System. The pump, just right of centre in the photograph, draws the water from the bore and pumps it directly into the water tower in the background. The water is not treated in any way and is very drinkable, even in a cup of tea. There is a slight sulphur smell when you have a shower but this is not over-powering at all. In the town there is a natural artesian water spa that people flock to for it's soothing qualities. The water is 38 deg C, so quite warm.
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