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St George’s Day (April 23)

Several stories have been attached to Saint George, the best known of which is the Golden Legend. In it, a dragon lived in a lake near Silena, Libya. Whole armies had gone up against this fierce creature, and had gone down in painful defeat. The monster ate two sheep each day; when mutton was scarce, lots were drawn in local villages, and maidens were substituted for sheep. Into this country came Saint George. Hearing the story on a day when a princess was to be eaten, he crossed himself, rode to battle against the serpent, and killed it with a single blow with his lance. Given a large reward by the king, George distributed it to the poor, then rode away.

This story of St George typifies the courage and open hearts of the people of the Outback with the creature taking shape in the form of droughts, floods and isolation. It's the little bit of St George in all of these men and women that make the Australian Outback such an incredible place. I think when St George retired from fighting dragons he would of happily called this little town home.
Great fishing! Codfish bigger than your boat	Click here to take a tour of St George

Located on the western side of Qld cotton country approx. 550km from Brisbane St George sits along side the beautiful Ballonne River where visitors and locals are kept busy fishing, boating, swimming, canoing and water-skiing. Whether it be in captivity or in the wild St George has one of the greatest populations of birds in Australia. Other attractions not to miss also include the Historic Museum, the illuminated Emu eggs and the Aboriginal rock pools. The fishing here is nothing short of exceptional, with locals reporting Murray Cod up to 100 pounds!

A long way from home

One of St George's most famous sons was Warrant Officer Leonard Victor Waters. This man showed his true St George spirit by becoming the only known Aboriginal fighter pilot to serve in WWII. His name is remembered on a pilots' memorial opposite the St George Visitor Information Centre on the Balonne River.

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Town Checklist

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Public Toilet Address/es:    

Apex Park, The Terrace.                       Rowden Park, The Terrace.                     Lions Park, Jack Taylor Weir, The Terrace.                                       Council Office, Cnr Victoria & Grey Sts.                        Hammond Park, Andrew St

24 hour ATM address:         

• Commonwealth Bank  - 21 Henry St.

Fuel Availability:

Service Station	Address	Unleaded	Diesel	LPG Gas
BP –	85VictoriaSt	Y	Y	Y
Darryl & Dans Auto	Cnr Victoria & Greys Sts	Y	Y	N
Halpin Motors	41 Grey St	Y	Y	N
Lowes Petroleum	Thallon Road	Y	Y	N
Caltex	104 Victoria St	Y	Y	N

          

Church Address/es:

Church Denomination	Address
Anglican Church	133-137 Victoria St
Assembly ofGod	4 Arthur Street
Catholic Church	Balonne St
Christian Outreach	84-86 Victoria St
Ebenezer Gospel Hall	32 Henry St
Jehovah’s Witness	Robert St
Lutheran Church	Meets at Anglican Church,133-137 Victoria St
Presbyterian Church	56 Grey St
St George Christian Community Church	100 Arthur St
Uniting Church	10-18 Barlee St

 

Medical Centre/Hospital Address:

• St George Hospital - 1 Victoria Street.

• St George Medical Family Practice – St George Hospital, 1 Victoria St.

• Medical Centre- 116 Alfred St.

• Goondir Health- Victoria St.
  

Chemist Address: St George Pharmacy, 103 Victoria St.          Airport Address:          Carnarvon Highway-Grey St.

Radio Stations:

There are no local radio stations based in St George, but visitors have access to:      

Station	ABC	4ZR	Country 4DB	Hot FM
Frequency	AM	AM	AM	FM

 

Supermarkets addresses (opening & closing times):

Name	Address	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Websters Foodworks	88 Victoria St	8.00-6.30	8.00-6.30	8.00-6.30	8.00-6.30	8.00-6.30	8.00-5.00	8.00-1.00
IGA	96-98 Victoria St	8.00-6.30	8.00-6.30	8.00-6.30	8.00-8.00	8.00-8.00	8.00 to 5.00	9.00-2.00
Handy Store	61 Victoria St	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00	7.00-8.00

 

Where to refill gas bottles:

• BP Service Station – 85 Victoria St.

Dump site and where to refill water:

• Dump Site – St George Showgrounds, Victoria St.

• Water – Caravan Parks or Visitor Information Centre, 114-116 The Terrace.

Internet Access

• Visitor Information Centre – 114-116 The Terrace.

• St George Library - 112 Victoria St.

Road Conditions to/from nearest towns:

From	To	Road Condition
St George	Dalby via Moonie	Bitumen
St George	Moree via Mungindi	Bitumen
St George	Lightning Ridge via Hebel	Bitumen
St George	Cunnamulla	Bitumen
St George	Mitchell	Bitumen
St George	Roma via Surat	Bitumen

 

Outback Now supports St George tourism - all St George Accommodation and Camping, -
St George Events such as the Riversands Winery, Easter in the Vineyard and  unique outback attractions, Rosehill Aviaries and the Unique Egg,carved Emu Eggs.