Wakool Crossing Traditional Cache
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The Road to Kyalite Geotrail
The village of Wakool Crossing (the site of present-day Kyalite) was founded by Henry Talbett, who in about 1848 established a punt service across the Wakool River at the location.
When he became established Talbett brought out his family from Ireland, including his parents and siblings. His brother John came to Wakool Crossing with his family and assisted Henry Talbett to construct an inn and a general store on land Henry had purchased near his punt. The punt was operated by Harry and Agnes Edwards.
In 1854 John Talbett was the licensee of the Wakool Inn.
In 1860 Henry Talbett was the licensee of the Wakool Inn.
On 13 September 1860 the Burke and Wills expedition to the Gulf of Carpentaria arrived at Wakool Crossing and dined at Henry Talbett's hotel. The next day they crossed the Wakool River by Talbett’s punt.
Henry Talbett held the license of the Wakool Hotel between 1865 to at least 1870. In 1882 Talbett sold the hotel to Thomas Spinks who held the license until 1889.
In 1890 the publican of the Wakool Hotel was John James, and from 1891 to 1893 it was John Spinks (possibly Thomas’ brother). The original hotel was burnt down and re-built in the 1890s by Thomas Spinks.
Kyalite lies within the traditional boundaries of the Muthi Muthi Aboriginal tribe.
Wakool Crossing Post Office opened on 1 June 1911 and was renamed Kyalite in 1927.
In 1976 Kyalite was described as having a Post Office, Public Hall, General Store (with petrol pumps), Hotel, tennis courts, cricket oval, about five private houses and has 66 persons on the Electoral Roll.
Cache contains a logbook,pen and a few small swaps.
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