Site 30 – Burren Junction Through the Years

The following galleries contain photographs kindly shared by local families, former residents and visitors. Together they provide a fascinating glimpse into the people, places and everyday life that shaped Burren Junction and its district.

Memories & Stories

Photographs often tell only part of the story. If you recognise someone, know where a photograph was taken, or have a story to share, we would love to hear from you. Your memories will help preserve Burren Junction’s history for future generations.

 

Early Settlement & Pioneers

Early settlers, Homesteads, Horse teams, Bullock teams, Camps, Early transport, Family photographs

 

Farming & Agriculture

Wheat growing, Wool industry, Sheep and cattle, Horse teams, Shearing, Harvesting, Early machinery, Fencing, Stock work

Farming and Agriculture

From the article by Margaret Sendall - The Good Old Days

The Railway Years

Steam locomotives, Railway Station, Refreshment Rooms, Railway workers, Mail trains, Goods trains, Wool loading, Grain loading, Fetters Special

The Railway Years

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Burren Railway Tracks. Fettlers at Work 1967 (Photo Rob Bell)
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Businesses & Main Street

Hotels, Stores, Banks, Post Office, Blacksmith, Garage, Café, Shops, Local businesses

 

Community Life

School, Churches, Hospital, Hall, CWA, Progress Association, Weddings, Street scenes, Celebrations

 

Sporting Life

Cricket, Football, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Horse sports, Cycling, Community competitions

Sporting Life


The Bore & Recreation

Original Bore Baths, Swimming, Camping, Visitors, Picnics, Family outings, Bore celebrations

The Bore and Recreation


People of Burren Junction

Local families, Community leaders, Railway workers, Farmers, Shearers, Shopkeepers, School children, Group photographs

People of Burren Junction

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Streets & Buildings

Then and now, Historic buildings, Houses, Churches, Public buildings, Railway precinct, Silos, Streetscapes

Streets and Buildings

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Machinery & Transport

Early motor cars, Trucks, Tractors, Horses, Bicycles, Wagons, Steam engines, Agricultural machinery

Machinery and Transport

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Airport

Floods, Droughts & Seasons

Floods, Black soil roads, Drought, Dust storms, Harvest seasons, Changing landscape

Floods, Droughts and Seasons

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Images supplied by Lorraine Amiet - People of Burren

 

Photos from Lorraine Amiet

Bill and Bruce Shearer
Cherie St John Bill Amiet Mrs Amiet
Bobbie Murphy and Bill Kerr
Bruce Shearer and Lorraine Amiet
Lorrain Amiet and Bobbie Murphy
Lorraine Amiet and Boydie Williams
Lorraine Amiet and Debbie Moon
Lorraine Amiet and John Sullivan
Lorraine Amiet and Pat Simms
Mrs Simms
Paul and Norm Lonnen and Jeff Compton
Paul Lonnen and Bill Amiet
Peter St John and Lorraine Amiet
Railway Ref room
Ruby Arnold Yogi Bear Willy Richard Bill Dillon Val Dillon
Steven Frost
Railway Ref Room
Bruce Shearer

Our Coloured Bikes

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