Differing opinions on what Barcaldine's Tree of Knowledge festival should contain have erupted in a public spat

Sally Gall
February 13 2017 - 7:30am
Conflagration: The 2016 Tree of Knowledge Festival included a re-enactment of the 1891 Shearers' Strike. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Conflagration: The 2016 Tree of Knowledge Festival included a re-enactment of the 1891 Shearers' Strike. Picture: Sally Cripps.

A tried and tested entertainment formula versus a program that honours the historic events that took place in 1891 is at the core of the latest dispute in Barcaldine.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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