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Cardwell Bush Telegraph Heritage Centre
(Historic Post Office & Telegraph Station)
53 Victoria Street (Bruce Highway)
Cardwell QLD 4849
Ph: 0740662412  Introducing
Cardwell Bush Telegraph Heritage Centre - Historic Post Office & Telegraph
Station, built in 1870 is one of the oldest buildings in North Queensland.
Closed in 1983 after serving the public for 113 years it has now reopened
as a Heritage Centre and is Cardwell’s link in the Queensland Heritage
Trails Network.
Take a walk through
the reserve and view Cardwell's former Post Office/Telegraph Station, Shire
Hall (now library), Courthouse and Lock-up.
Visitors can view the historic Post Offices original postal room with its
old telephone exchange and 1870s counter or try their hand sending Morse
code. Learn of Cardwell’s local history, the development of the postal
and telegraph systems in the Far North and experience life as it use to
be
**Free Admission**
Donations
Welcome.
Group / School
Visits encouraged.
Packages can be sent out to potential group visits.
Normal Opening Hours
Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm
Saturday 9 AM – 12 Noon, or other times by appointment.
Sunday/Public Holidays - Closed / or as displayed.
Extended operating hours are likely to occur during the tourist season.
For more information log onto www.csc.qld.gov.au/?page_id=97 |
