Sir Anthony's Rest, historic site in Queensland, Australia
Sir Anthony's Rest is a stone platform on a hill called The Hummock near Bundaberg, standing roughly 4 to 5 meters high and measuring about 40 by 35 meters across. The structure was built in 1888 and offers an open view of the surrounding sugarcane fields and the coast beyond.
The site was built in 1888 during a visit by Queensland Governor Sir Anthony Musgrave, who came to see the growing region and its sugar industry. The structure was a rare permanent construction for an official visit and was built by local workers, including South Sea Islanders, using stone gathered from the area.
The site honors Sir Anthony Musgrave, a governor whose 1888 visit was significant for the region. The platform tells the story of the South Sea Islander community whose labor was crucial to building the sugar industry, and their legacy remains part of how locals understand their area's past.
The platform sits about 5 kilometers east of Bundaberg in a quiet area and is easy to spot from a distance because of its size and elevated position on the hilltop. Access is relatively straightforward, with signs directing visitors up the hill, and a short walk through farmland leads to the site.
The platform was built by South Sea Islanders who were brought to work in the sugar fields, making it a rare permanent reminder of their labor. These workers created a structure using layered stone techniques that still stands recognizable more than a century later and is now listed in the Queensland Heritage Register.
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