Matilda centre - Winton

Such a blow for this town with the Matilda Centre burning down and a shame for the tourists. Visited it about 5 years ago and enjoyed it more than the Longreach Hall of Fame.

Amazingly, can still smell the smoke.

Taylor's are visiting the Hall of Fame and catching up tonight.

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