20260717 Qld Alpha to Jericho

20260717 One of the many towns we've visited in the past and who history goes back to 1863 when it was established as a service town for railway construction workers, just like all the other small towns these days We found showers at the Showgrounds in Alpha then Des took advantage of the surroundings and washed the bugs from the van. He was going to leave for Jericho but it was getting late so we camped in the free camp in Alpha that also has showers.

The town hasn’t changed since the last time we were here, the town still has no Pub the butcher is closed and there’s a small SPAR for supplies and an information centre that sells home made items.

I found this one mural on the closed butchers shop wall, its a tribute to the Brahman Breed, no thats appropriate for a butchers shop. 

These are scrap metal sculptures of a bull, a cow named "Daisy," and a calf named "Snowflake" located in Alpha, Queensland.

The Golden Wattle dominate this strip of road, it’s actually quite pretty.

20260718 Next stop Jericho for a couple of days to sit on the Jordan River and Des can try to catch some yabbie again. Travelling along the Capricorn Hwy where this time of the year the Golden Wattles are in full bloom an, maybe that’s why Des and I are sneezing all the time. We arrived in Jericho and found a spot to camp then Des bated his pots and we wonder down to the river while I watched on. Walking around this dust brought back memories when Des use to wash his feet in the fresh washing up water then wash the dishes in it, so I was surprised when he threw it out, my tantrum obviously worked. 

Sunset over the Jordon River and a nice place to enjoy a wine or three.

20260719 We road our bikes along the walking track collecting what yabbies Des did catch, then into town to the Pub for a beer but decided not to go in. This publican and their stupid signs and rules, the last time here it was no swearing and you had to eat all your meal because of how far they travel for veggie's. This time no photos to be taken inside the pub, you must ask permission, what a dick.

The outdoor drive-in theatre still operates in Jericho and is the smallest operating drive-in theatre in the southern hemisphere.  Operating once a month with the latest release films showing. Please check the billboard at the Theatre for movie details and screening times. Entry costs do apply.

To fill in some time we checked out the cemetery and found the oldest grave was in 1886 but many were also unnamed and falling over. 
Died April 29th 1886 at age 56 years.
Let’s see how he goes this time, somehow I don’t like his chances.

20260720 We leave for Blackall today and we were told the Blackall Jericho Rd was good so we took a chance and checked it out. They were right it was better than most of the main roads and a much nicer scenery. 

Passing these Emu’s along the road as the run for safer ground.

Free Roaming Cattle

Love the Back Roads


Location: Alpha QLD, Australia

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