The Black Stump

Something you must see

Heard about the black stump so had to go see A bit underwhelmed but I’ve ticked it off It’s at the back of the school At least the site explained the story

Interesting

The origin of one of our beloved sayings is very interesting and it was good to see all about its origin.

Interesting landmark

Visited the Black Stump while travelling through Blackall. Its a nice spot for a 5 minute break and leg stretch. Good display with interesting information.

A surprisingly modest Australian icon

The original "black stump" was a petrified remnant of the dinosaur ages and was used by surveyors to establish a properly surveyed transit of the township. The one that's there to-day, abutting the St...

Couldn't go to Blackall and not see the Black Stump

Managed to find the Black Stump behind the school. The plaque read “The Black Stump was used for surveying purposes to correctly align the map of Queensland.” Trying to keep dry whilst reading the...