Sir Anthony's Rest
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Sir Anthony's Rest is a heritage-listed dry-stone lookout at Sir Anthony's Rest Street, Qunaba, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. It was built for the official visit of the Governor of Queensland, Sir Anthony Musgrave, to Bundaberg in his 1888 tour of the area. It is located on the summit of the Bundaberg Hummock hill and provides a commanding view of the surrounding Bargara canefields.[1]
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Location | Sir Anthony's Rest Street, Qunaba, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia |
Coordinates | 24.8454°S 152.4296°E / -24.8454; 152.4296 |
Design period | 1870s–1890s (late 19th century) |
Built | 1888 |
Built for | Vice-Regal visit |
Official name | Sir Anthony's Rest |
Type | state heritage (built) |
Designated | 23 February 2001 |
Reference no. | 602053 |
Significant period | 1880s (fabric) 1880s (historical) |
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It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 23 February 2001.[1]