Following the discovery of oil in the district, the Moonie Motel was constructed to provide worker accommodation.
The motel is located at the intersection of the Moonie and Leichhardt Highways, and is now known as the Moonie Crossroads.
Moonie Motel at Moonie, circa 1960
Newly constructed Moonie Motel , circa 1960
The Moonie Motel, circa 1960