Doctor Renner
Renner Springs is named after Dr. Frederick Emil Renner (pictured), doctor to the men working on the
Overland Telegraph Line in 1871. Dr. Renner's diary records a large gathering of birds and while investigating, he discovered the Mud Springs. The Springs, and now the Lagoon still support a large range of the Territory's natural birdlife, including Brogla, Rainbow Honey-eaters, Galah and Cockatoo, Bustard, Swamp-hen etc.
The History of Renner Springs
The RoadhouseThe first "Roadhouse" was in operation as early as 1947, owned then by Doyles.
It was purchased by Jack and Dulce Chambers in the 1950's; sold to the Price brothers, Ray
and Cliff, in the mid 1960's; Paul and Brenda Sear in 1992; and John and Judi Blackman in 1997.
Each owner has added to the Roadhouse to make it as it is today.
