Let's have a look around Atherton QLD Australia
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2018
- Atherton is the largest service centre at the heart of the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, Australia. The town was first settled by Europeans in the early 1880s as a camp for cedar-cutters. It was first called Prior’s Pocket. Later, in 1885, it was surveyed and renamed Atherton after John Atherton who drove cattle into the area. Town lots were sold in 1886. Atherton became a stopover point from the coast to the Herberton tin fields.
In 1903 the Post Office replaced the receiving office which was established in 1889.
In the 1880s substantial Chinese population lived around the town working the rich soils of the area producing vegetables for the miners.
Over the years Atherton has been the centre for a number of industries on the Tablelands. The rich, red volcanic soils of the area (estimated to be over 30-m deep) have been used to produce maize, potatoes, peanuts, macadamia nuts and avocados. The town has also been important to the local dairy industry with a butter factory opening in 1909 and a large dairy co-operative
The Atherton Magistrate’s Courthouse was constructed in 1941 and was used as a wartime hospital for officers during World War II and has air raid bunkers beneath the building
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Brings back memories having grown up and lived there for 19 years. Thank you for sharing. 😊
You're most welcome
As soon as the vid started I recognized the place I live there. (thanks mate)👍
The Tablelands has gotta be the best place on Earth. Cheers
This is what I love about a small town, friendly people,great pies and the chilled pace. If old mate rode like that in Brisbane he'd have 6 cars up his arse sweeping side to side,especially from Logan folk.
I intend to be in Atherton in 3 weeks enjoying a very slow roadtrip by campervan taking a few days to drive up from Brisbane. I intend to leave all of the city behind and embrace the fresh air,friendly folk and quietness...I hope hahaha.
Getting a feel via vids like these. Thanks boss
Hi there, Nate. Take your time coming up, there's heaps to see on the way up and a number of free camping spots, such as Calliope, on the northern side of the Calliope River. Another is on the northern side Gin Gin, in the mornings a Coffee vendor sets up his van there and makes some awesome coffee. Enjoy. Keep well and stay safe. Cheers
@@Moz42 Thanks for the heads up and friendly reply Moz. My neighbours and I book our Jucy van this week for 12 days. Gonna get to your neck of the woods in 4 days not pushing it in 2.
My mate used to live in Atherton and still raves about it smiling. I can't wait to eat fresh food,local milk and cheese I hope . Be knocking back a few on my afternoon shift from driving hahaha. Hope the weather holds but it's TNQ so.....
I'm aiming to pull up at locals free spots for the nights but also budgeting for non powered sites if we must. We are happy to spend and support our state ,especially roadside farmers etc. Can't wait. Again thanks and I'm happy to subscribe as you're vids give a great pov perspective.
What is it like there? I'm thinking of buying a few acres and property. It look great. Your right about the traffic here and Logan etc this place looks like a place to live out the rest of days.
I live in Brisbane but was born and raised in Atherton. I love that I can say there are no traffic lights in my hometown. I’ll retire back on the Tablelands. Home of the Ngadjon people. Great video, thank you 😊
@@jessegold5542 It's gorgeous Jesse, it really is! I've lived in SEQ for over 20 years and I can't wait to go home to the Tablelands and get out of the city.
Even though this video is a few years old I was able to show my family back in California where I live. I even was able to show them my in-laws house. Why you didn't tage it I don't know 😂
Thanks for the video.
You're most welcome. I glad you found it and was able to show family your town. Too cool. Cheers
oh , and i was born in this town right here in atherton 1961 , 3rd of dec .
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That was cool I love the split screen and the music jams dude great video can't wait to see what's next smash that like button viewed end-to-end and thank you for being a good supporter of mine as well
Thanks mate. Cheers
another super vid mate I like reading the history too still lots to learn about Aussie
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showing support...like #10
Always a pleasure to get your support. Cheers
aside from driving on the other side of the road it reminds me of being in the states people are people right!! That's Mc Donalds downtown etc...
Yep McDonalds and there was a KFC also. Thanks for dropping in. Cheers
Nice...
Another great ride my friend!
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Liking the new intro and congratulations on 400 subs. Cool ride mate. 👍🍻
Thanks Stevie, hope the subs hold. Cheers
Nice, thanks for sharing. Let's stay connected.
Welcome to my channel. I just connected in yours. Cheers
Nice part of the world I lived in Mareeba
It is. Cheers
Very good
Thanks Amber. Cheers
any chance you can go to forsythe, south of george town ? its got some history and i lived there for 3 years as child from 2 to 4 and a half years old .
Maybe next year, I may take the camper, rather than the bike. Cheers
It surprised me that there were so many hotels. I presume there is a good tourist trade there.
Good tourist trade and lots of drinkers :-). Thanks for popping in. Cheers
Nice work on the video. Orderly town, the angle parking is interesting would provide lots of work for some surveyor. Didn't see any tall buildings, any reason for that? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Maurieo. Not sure about the building, although I could say "because there isn't any tall buildings"???? :-) The tallest is the hospital at 3 floors. I've been away for the past 5 days, flew to New South Wales for a mates 60th birthday. I'll play catch up with everyone over the next few days. Cheers
Awesome, sounds adventureous
0:59, the DVD shop before it closed down because every body switched to online streaming services :(
Yeah, most video shops went that way with the advent of live streaming.....bummer. Cheers
I'm going to livestream today the 27th at 11:30 a.m. Central Standard Time hope you can make it
Sorry I missed your live stream, I was away for 5 days, flew down to New South Wales to my good friend's 60th birthday. I've just got back. Cheers
Steed
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