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Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame
	Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame behind the bronze statue of a stockman called The Ringer
Established	29 April 1988
Location	Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Type	Hall of fame
Founder	Hugh Sawrey
Website	www.outbackheritage.com.au

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The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is a museum located in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback. The centre is also dedicated to Australian stockmen and Aborigines who have shown bravery and courage.

The founder of the Hall of Fame was artist Hugh Sawrey, a well-known painter and former stockman, who had the name registered in 1974, put up the initial funding, and enlisted supporters. His vision was to create a memorial to the explorers, overlanders, pioneers and settlers of outback Australia. This dream was shared by other outstanding Australians, including the legendary R. M. Williams.^[1]

Longreach was chosen as the location because of its historical role as a stock route junction and because of its current transport links.^[2] The original information centre, a sandstone cottage built by R. M. Williams, complete with hand adzed timber and black marble floors, was restored to its original character and now houses the Hall of Fame’s growing library collection.

In 1980, an architectural design competition was announced by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.^[2] Construction begin in July 1985.^[2]

The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 29 April 1988. The structure was designed by Sydney architect Feiko Bouman and provides 2,500 m² of usable floor space.^[2]

Gold medals once belonging to legendary sheep shearer Jackie Howe are on display.^[3]

In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a "location".^[4]

References

^ Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame - Our Story
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Historical Data". Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Gibson, Lisanne; Joanna Besley (2004). Monumental Queensland: Signposts on a Cultural Landscape. University of Queensland Press. p. 124. ISBN 0702234656. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
^ Bligh, Anna (10 June 2009). "PREMIER UNVEILS QUEENSLAND'S 150 ICONS". Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)

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[1] Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame - Our Story

[histdata-2] "Historical Data". Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[moqu-3] Gibson, Lisanne; Joanna Besley (2004). Monumental Queensland: Signposts on a Cultural Landscape. University of Queensland Press. p. 124. ISBN 0702234656. Retrieved 10 October 2014.

[4] Bligh, Anna (10 June 2009). "PREMIER UNVEILS QUEENSLAND'S 150 ICONS". Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)

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 ==External links==
 *[http://www.outbackheritage.com.au/ Official website]
-*[http://www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au/attractions/longreach2.html Queensland Heritage Trails]
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050615122120/http://www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au/attractions/longreach2.html Queensland Heritage Trails]
 *[http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/outback/508138/index.cfm Queensland Holidays]
 *[https://web.archive.org/web/20051225225554/http://amol.org.au/guide/instn.asp?ID=Q180 AMOL National Guide to Collecting Institutions]

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