The early days of Nanango, in colour.

Nanango, a rural town in the South Burnett region, grew from a pub beside a creek in the 1840s to a proper town by the late 19th century.

Crowd of people welcoming the arrival of the first train at Nanango, 1911.

The residents of Nanango are jubilant at the consummation of their desires – railway communication with Maryborough, Brisbane and other ports.
Observer and Evening Brisbane Courier, 1911.

Well, I’m sure they were pleased, and so on, but I’m sure the Nanangans of the 1910s had other desires, goals and dreams. Beyond railway communication.

Eastward view of Drayton Street, Nanango, c. 1910.

In this photo, the town of Nanango appears to burst forth suddenly from the surrounding scrub.

To the south-west of Nanango, the Bunya Mountains have had a great significance to the indigenous peoples of Queensland. Here are a couple of young fellows looking cheerful as they trek through.

Two young men carrying tucker bags in the Bunya Mountains, 1922.

The remodelled Palace Hotel, 77 Drayton Street, Nanango, 1911.

Wagon and a five-horse team outside the Commercial Hotel on the Corner of Drayton and Fitzroy Streets, Nanango, 1900. Those horses look like they’ve had a rough trip.

Queensland Times, May 1900.

The first convent ball ever held in Nanango was a decided success, both from a social and financial point of view. The ball was held in the Palace Theatre on the second night of the annual races of last week, the hall having been effectively decorated for the occasion. The catering was in the hands of the ladies of the parish and reflected credit on all concerned.

The Brisbane Courier, 1911.