TUES 16 - WED 17.07.2013: Pulled into the WWII Airfield 50 km north west of Mt Isa and slept for two days! Beside the Airfield was the Mount Isa to Camooweal Road which was built during WWII as part of the inland defence road system. In 1941 work commenced on the road. By virtually working round the clock the road was gravelled and bridges over Spear Creek and Buckley, Georgina and Rankine Rivers neared completion in October 1942. In 1943 the road was sealed. Australian and American Military traffic on the east-west had volumes as high as 1,000 vehicles per day. The adjacent road constructed in 1994 provides a stark contrast in standards.
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| TRAVELLING WORKSHOP 15 MILE CAMP |
State of Origin evening and no reception! Fortunately another traveller had a satellite dish and set up an external television for all to watch. Great night, but not so great game - even worse, we were surrounded by Queenslanders - not happy campers!
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