Shearers' Strike Camp Site, Barcaldine, Historical labor movement site in Barcaldine, Australia
The Shearers' Strike Camp Site spans across an open area where workers gathered to protest against unfair working conditions in 1891.
The location served as the central meeting point for thousands of shearers during the Great Strike, leading to significant changes in Australian labor laws.
This Queensland Heritage Register site represents the foundation of organized labor movements and the birth of the Australian Labor Party.
Visitors can access the site year-round and find information panels explaining the historical events through detailed descriptions and photographs.
The ground remains largely unaltered since 1891, preserving the exact location where workers established their protest camp during the strike.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -23.53220,145.32740
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:22
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