Simpson Desert ranger retires.
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 at 19:37
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Allan B (Sunshine Coast)
Ranger in charge, Don Rowlands hangs up his uniform.
ABC News story here.
Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 at 20:14
Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 at 20:14
A gentle man and a gentleman.
He always has time for people.
Sharing a coffee with Don and other friends in 2012.
Cheers,
Peter
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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 07:15
Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 07:15
Hi Stephen,
What a great article. It is a shame that we seem to lose these people and their history and passion as they retire. If Don does go on to become part of a “Tag A Long” organisation, it would be fantastic to go on one of the tours with him, similar to what Len Beadell did in his later life.
Macca.
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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2026 at 13:43
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2026 at 13:43
Amazing man, and enormous contribution to the region. Age brings on retirement of course, but hopefully Don remains a continuing presence in and around
Birdsville.
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