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 Cathy in 1984 Borroloola was finally recognised as needing a helping hand. The building of half decent houses began in 1985 which changed the look of Borroloola. Territory Housing started building public houses for public servants and local people. The standard of Aboriginal housing has finally improved and more new houses are being built.

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