Population 4 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 4492 Postal code 4492 | Established 1882 Founded 1882 Local time Wednesday 7:51 AM | |
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Location 1,146 km (712 mi) W of Brisbane339 km (211 mi) W of Cunnamulla143 km (89 mi) W of Thargomindah217 km (135 mi) E of Innamincka | ||
Noccundra is a township within the locality of Nockatunga in the Shire of Bulloo in South West Queensland, Australia.
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Map of Nockatunga QLD 4492, Australia
Geography
The town is on the banks of the Wilson River 145 kilometres from and 160 kilometres west of Thargomindah and contained within the pastoral holding of Nockatunga Station.
History
The town was established in 1882 with the construction of the Noccundra Hotel which is also known as the Noccundra Pub. The hotel is constructed of sandstone mined from Mount Poole, New South Wales and brought to Noccundra by camel train.
Noccundra was spelt Nocundra earlier and its post office under that name opened on 11 October 1890 (a receiving office had been open from 1889) and closed in 1933.
Heritage listings
Noccundra has the following heritage listings:
Present day
The hotel is Noccundra's only occupied building, housing a permanent population of two. The stone hotel building is heritage listed and is an important building for its long connection with the community of the surrounding area as a venue for many social events, including the Noccundra Rodeo and Bi-annual Ball. An airstrip is behind the hotel.
Andrew Hume's ill fated expedition, to rescue long term survivors of Leichhardt's 1848 expedition, perished of thirst to the west of Noccundra. Today a memorial to Hume is on the western side of the hotel.