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Photo Gallery
Queensland Road Photo Gallery:
State Route 85 (Barwon Highway)
The Barwon Highway originates at NR46, the Carnarvon
Hwy, at Nindigully near St George. It then terminates
at Goondiwindi at the intersection with the Leichardt
Hwy (NH39).
It was named after the Barwon River and is a west to
east route, it takes in the towns of Nindigully, Weengallon,
Talwood, Bungunya, Toobeah and Goondiwindi.
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Services Sign
Weengallon
In an isolated area such as this, this particular
sign can be a welcomed sight. Looking eastbound, October
2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Village of Weengallon
Enterering the town of Weengallon from the
west. The general store is on the left hand side. Looking
eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Weengallon
The bustling metropolis of Weengallon at the
intersection with Weengallon North Road. Looking eastbound,
October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Typical Scenery
Taken between Weengallon and Talwood, this
image represents the typical road scene outside of towns
along the route. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Kilometre Post
Typical
QMR kilometre post at Talwood, 110 km west of Goondiwindi.
Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Village
of Talwood
Entering Talwood which is 10 km north of the
QLD - NSW border. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Advance
Directional Signage
Sign giving options for the upcoming intersection
with Talwood - Mungindi Road, which is mostly gravel.
Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Services
Sign
Sign denoting services available at Bungunya,
which is just off the highway. Looking eastbound, October
2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Bungunya
Turn-off
Directional sign to the village of Bungunya.
Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Talwood
- Meandarra Road AD Sign
SR74 advance directional sign at Talwood. Looking
eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Talwood
- Meandarra Road Intersection
SR74 directional sign at Talwood. Looking eastbound,
October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Distance
Signage
Located after the SR74 intersection at Toobeah,
this is typical distance signage in remote parts of
QLD. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Entering
Toobeah
Western entrance to the town of Toobeah. Looking
eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Toobeah
Town Centre
Toobeah is somewhat larger than some of the
other towns along the route so far. Looking eastbound,
October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Level
Crossing
Barwon Highway crossing the railway line at
Toobeah. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Tourist
Radio Sign
Older tourist radio sign on the outskirts of
Goondiwindi. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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RACQ
Service Signage
Sign indicating RACQ offices located at Goondiwindi,
outskirts of the town. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Road
Train Prohibition Signage
Entering Goondiwindi, this sign is designed
to keep road train out of the CBD. Looking eastbound,
October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
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Advance
Directional Signage
AD Sign as you enter Goondiwindi signalling
the turn of SR85 at the approaching intersection with
the Leichardt Highway. Looking eastbound, October 2005.
Image © Paul
Rands |
