Nindigully Pub

The Nindigully Hotel
General information
Opened1864

The Nindigully Pub, originally built in 1864 in the town of Nindigully within the locality of Thallon, Shire of Balonne, Queensland, Australia.

History

The hotel is sometimes claimed to be one of Queensland's longest continually licensed premises, but the license was actually surrendered by John Sparkes in 1904[1] and renewed 8 years later for a brand new building,[2] which remains the current hotel. It was a Cobb & Co changing station between the late 19th century and the early 20th century.[3]

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.[4]

Filming

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "QUEENSLAND NEWS". The Daily Mail. No. 12. Queensland, Australia. 16 October 1903. p. 5. Retrieved 9 May 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Nindigully". Balonne Beacon. Vol. 3, no. 27. Queensland, Australia. 8 April 1911. p. 2. Retrieved 9 May 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Nindigully Local Attractions". Balonne Shire Council. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Nindigully Pig Races". St George calendar online. 23 January 2018. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.

Sparkes cancels license

Current Hotel opens


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