[5] The area where it is located is now known as Pamayu (pronounced "Bama-yu") which is the Djingili name for this place.

[6] The Powell Creek Telegraph Station was originally a temporary timber office and quarters that were constructed in 1872 and it was not officially opened until 1 January 1874 when these were replaced with a substantial stone building with a galvanised iron roof.

During this time it also became a stop in point for many travelers, explorers and drovers; especially as the pastoral industry in the region grew.

[4] In 1881 Nellie Flynn was born there, her father was Lindsey Crawford, was a linesman working there.

[7] In 1889 a police station was established at Powell Creek in an attempt to address the theft of livestock on the overland routes to Queensland and, at some time later, an Aboriginal ration depot was opened there.