Home of Australia's last steam-driven woolscour looking at modern version

Sally Gall
Updated July 15 2020 - 9:58am, first published July 13 2020 - 7:30pm
Reinventing the wheel: AEC senior economist Jonathan Pavetto in front of the the woolscour that operated in Blackall between 1908 and 1978. Picture: Sally Gall.
Reinventing the wheel: AEC senior economist Jonathan Pavetto in front of the the woolscour that operated in Blackall between 1908 and 1978. Picture: Sally Gall.

Community leaders at Blackall are looking back in order to move forward, commissioning Townsville consulting firm AEC Group to explore the feasibility of siting a modern wool scouring plant in the town.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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