Borroloola was gazetted a township in 1885. The town was a lawless outpost where most people carried guns and illegal activities like smuggling and grog running were a way of life. This lawlessness prompted the Police to build a Police Station in 1886 and Mounted Constable Donegan and Curtis were stationed here. The Old Police Station today is a pioneer museum recording Indigenous and Non Indigenous history of the area.

Today the town is still a bit wild and unruly at times but the people are friendly and easy going. After Cyclone ... (more)