"Hebel the Border of Queensland and New South Wales" Hebel by thedouglas

Hebel was established in 1889 under the name Kelly's Point. It has been claimed Dan Kelly and Steve Hart, members of the infamous Kelly gang resided in the Hebel area under assumed names. The name was changed to Hebel in the early 1890's. There has been a suggestion that when the name was changed, there was a family of German people residing in the town whose surname, or the Christian name of the father was Hebel. They were responsible apparently, for the title the town has carried over a century.

The Hebel Store established in 1897 today stands as two buildings, the original store and the Hebel Dance Hall built around the same date. Visitors to the store need to watch their step as the old dance floor moves, telling a tale of the bygone era. The Hebel Store sells local arts, crafts and history books.

The distinctive Hebel Hotel was originally a Cobb & Co stopover, which opened in 1894. This wonderful hotel has a colourful history and cannot be missed on a visit to Hebel.

Hebel's only real claim to fame now is that if you are trucking livestock you must present crossing papers here to continue into NSW

Is that a well known fighter from brophys tent ?

Therese's sister saw the sign and wouldn't let her husband in as he is a well known fighter who will not tie up his dog called Bonz..(husband a policeman and dog a poodle)

It is a great little pub and the food at the cafe was very palatable. Remember to frequent these little places as they are leaving the landscape at a rapid rate

Setting up for the night ahead

Fred Brophy is a 4th generation showman and head of Brophys Boxing tent. I will put up a little page about this one under the town of Cracow.. Fred I think actually owns the whole town.. If you ever get a chance to see it it is well worth the night of political incorrectness and good humoured fun combined with the odd broken nose!!!

• Pros:Aussie icon country - whatever that means
• Cons:Long way from anywhere else much
• In a nutshell:A little red roof on the horizon!