Having a look around Rainworth Fort

Rainworth Fort is only about 10 km from Springsure Qld, A settlement from the 1860s, and well worth a day visit. Chris and I love looking around old towns and villages, and this place and its history is very interesting . The buildings are in reasonable condition, they have been restored and are now under a heritage listing.

However its a shame to see so much old machinery and carts lying around and deteriorating, especially the old carts.

It was a nice winters day for a wander around with the camera. So here are a few photos .



The bath house was interesting with its beaten lead bath, and tin shower overhead. Just what’s needed after mowing the lawn with the hand mower sitting on the front verandah.



Wouldn’t like to be in a hurry to go downstairs in the middle of the night! When the building was restored, they even included the ventilation holes that could of been used to fire rifles through, hence the name fort.

wrought iron beds and baby cots were the norm back then, although I have seen some timber from that era.

Kitchen and pantry appeared to be well equipped.


The parlor maid didn’t have anything to say, under strict rules no doubt !
Lots to see in the old school house, just a small timber building, with desks of all shapes and sizes .

I’m thinking that the phone on the wall has been a newer addition as was in too good a condition for this building or mid 1800s. maybe wrong ?
And of coarse the newest phone on site, was being used while Chris sat on a log and waited, and waited, while I wandered with the camera.


lots of old relics to look at, loved the scales.

Not sure about the gun. The tool sheds and stables had a good collection of old gear in them.

Well that’s it from me and my blogging for tonight, Chris is on night shift ,again…., so I will try to post some more from the area tomorrow night.

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2 thoughts on “Having a look around Rainworth Fort”

  1. If you could tuck away the BBQ made out of the 44 gallon drum for me that would be great! That would work well. Maybe not an old relic either? 1905 invention made some years later?

    1. Hi michael,
      Good project for yr father when hes home
      Yes often see things in 1800s restored buildings that I grew up with ! Mabe trying to tell me something. 😂

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