We drove 35 kms, after roadwork delays, from Hervey Bay to Maryborough. Maryborough, settled in 1847, is one of Queensland's oldest towns. The last weekend of the month they have steam trains and a brass band playing in Queen's Park. We just missed this but enjoyed seeing so many heritage listed buildings. Brennan and Geraghty's store Museum is one of three preserved retail stores in the world. It opened in 1871 and ceased trading in 1972. It contains stock dating back to the 1890's, many of which we recognised.eg Arnotts biscuits, Keens Curry Powder, Eta Peanut Butter. I shared a brolly with Mary Poppins, outside the birthplace of Ms P.L. Travers. The building was formerly a bank.
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| Mary River and Queens Park |
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| Cannon at Queens Park |
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| Band Rotunda at Queens Park is still used |
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| Mary River Bollards |
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| Court house built around 1878 |
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| Mary Poppins - P.L Travers bronze memorial |
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| Queens Park very old trees |
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| Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum - opened 1871 |
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| Outside of Brennan and Geraghty's store |
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| National Trust Residence of Store owner |
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