Nindigully facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NindigullyQueensland |
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The Nindigully Pub, built in 1864
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 Nindigully
Location in Queensland
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| Postcode(s) | 4497 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Balonne |
| State electorate(s) | Warrego |
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa |
Nindigully is a small country town in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the wider area called Thallon, located in the Shire of Balonne.
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Where is Nindigully?
Nindigully is about 33 kilometers (20 miles) north of Thallon. Thallon is the main town in this area.
The Moonie River flows right past Nindigully, just to its west. The Carnarvon Highway also runs close by, to the east. The Barwon Highway joins the Carnarvon Highway a bit north-east of the town.
A Look Back: Nindigully's History
What's in a Name?
The name Nindigully is thought to come from two words. One is an Aboriginal word, nindi, which means small. The other is the English word gully. The town likely got its name from a large farm, or pastoral run, called Nindi Gully. This farm was run by Mr. Baldwin way back in 1862.
The Famous Nindigully Pub
The Nindigully Pub was built in 1864. It's believed to be one of Queensland's oldest pubs that has been open non-stop. For many years, from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, it was a stop for Cobb & Co coaches. These coaches were like old-time buses that carried people and mail.
Town Life and Learning
Nindigully first appeared on a map in 1908. A post office opened in 1912, helping people send and receive mail. It closed in 1974.
A school called Nindi Gully State School opened on March 6, 1922. A very special student from this school was Len Waters (1924–1993). He later became Australia's only First Nations fighter pilot. The school closed around 1941.
Nindigully on the Big Screen
In 1999, a movie called Paperback Hero was filmed in Nindigully. It starred famous actors like Hugh Jackman and Claudia Karvan.
Fun Events in Nindigully
Each year, Nindigully hosts the Pig Races and Country Music Festival. This fun event, which includes fireworks, happens on the last Saturday in November. It's not just for fun, though! The festival raises money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This amazing service helps people in remote parts of Australia get medical care.
Gallery
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Locality sign (2021).
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Turn-off sign to public hotel (2021).
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Moonie River in flood, in front of the Nindigully public hotel (2021).
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Boomerang indicating the Paperback Hero movie (2021).
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Carnarvon Highway southbound from Nindigully (2021).
