Address & Contact
Dowling Street Thargomindah Qld 4492
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Web: https://www.explorebulloo.com.au/attractions/thargomindah/historical-leahy-house
Leahy House was built after 1885 when the Deed of Grant was made to the
Thargomindah Newspaper Company in 1885, which was owned by
John and Patrick Leahy. The residence was sold to Sir Sidney Kidman, the cattle Baron in 1912. Kidman owned several properties in the Bulloo district, including Bulloo Downs and Norley Station.
The house was built of the original, locally made Mud Brick, and was continuously lived in until 1995, when the Bulloo Shire Council purchased the building for restoration purposes.
Once renovations were completed, the House was then given in Trust for the residents of the Bulloo Shire, to the
Thargomindah Historical Society, whose members maintain the Displays and Artefacts for the community, and visitors to the region.
Leahy House has four historical rooms, some of which feature permanent displays dedicated to
John Leahy, and the history of
Thargomindah and surrounding Stations. One room contains Exhibits, which are rotated regularly, with the present Exhibition featuring images of Nockatunga, and the History of the
Thargomindah Post Office.
Open 24 hours. Dogs are not permitted and no camping or overnight
parking allowed.