Condamine Bell
28 May 2026
The Condamine bell was first made in 1868 by Samuel Williams Jones, a blacksmith in the Southern Queensland town of Condamine. Originally made from discarded saw blades, it soon became popular with the area's teamsters, who needed bells that could be heard over long distances. Jones moved his operation to Brisbane in the mid 1870's and continued to make animal bells until his retirement in 1912 (he passed away in 1927). In 2004, the National Trust of Queensland included the Condamine Bell, among other things, as a State icon. In doing so, it recognises the significant role this object played in our pioneering history. Made by Kent Saddlery.
- Document type: Photo
- Time period: Post Parliament
- Person: Samuel William JONES
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