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about the Shire of Burke on the Gulf of Carpentaria - the towns and communities
and stations; businesses and industry; the colourful history of the
region; tourist information; weather and road conditions; and articles
and photographs describing the amazing waves of the Morning Glory, until
quite recently one of Australia's best kept secrets.
Burketown is host to the famous World
Barramundi Fishing Championships in Easter each year. A fun weekend
for all the family with over $20,000 in cash, prizes and trophies.
With maximum size catches for barramundi of 1 metre allowed 2009 saw a
1m 13kg Barramundi take the $3,200 prize for the heaviest barramundi..
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