Isisford - Places to See

Whitman's Museum
A sense of the history of Isisford can be gleaned from a visit to the town's small museum which is located behind the Shire Hall in the main street. Keys to the museum are obtainable from the Shire Council Chambers next door or from Frank Wright who lives next door to the Clancy's Overflow Hotel at the eastern end of the main street. The museum is basically a photographic collection of memorabilia of the town and the surrounding region and as such is a record of the way this town, which was once a substantial settlement, has slowly declined.

Isis Downs Station
A number of travel guides suggest that visits to 'Isis Downs', 20 km south of Isisford, are welcome. While the manager does not turn people away he is at pains to point out that it is a working property and that there are no facilities or staff to show people around. The cause of interest is the huge shearing shed on the property. Semi-circular in shape it was prefabricated in England, shipped to Australia, and erected on Isis Downs in 1911. It was the first electrified shearing shed in Australia and the old steam engines and equipment are still in evidence although, obviously, they are not being used and have not been put on display. It is still the largest shearing shed in Australia.

The shed, which can be seen from the road, would only really be of interest to people who have some connection with the wool and sheep industries or who are interested in early Australian rural history. The 'Isis Downs' manager points out that about 80 per cent of his visitors are 'cockies' or graziers.

For more information of Isisford check out: http://www.isisford.qld.gov.au/visitors/index.shtml