Avon Downs
Avon Downs Police District was first known as the Rankine River Police District. The new station now known as Avon Downs was built in 1963.
Avon Downs is situated on the Barkly Highway, approximately 415 kilometer's east of Threeways and 70 kilometres west of Camooweal.
Prior to 2nd October 1963, the Avon Downs Police District was known as the Rankine River Police District. This old complex is still much as it was and is set on the banks of the Rankine River on The Barkly Stock Route.
On the 2nd of October 1963, the complex was handed over to the Animal Industries Branch now known as Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. The new one-man Police complex was opened at its present site some 100 metres north of the Barkly Highway at the James River. This complex lasted until 1980 when it became beyond repari. A new complex was built for two staff and opened in 1982 and is currently still operating.
Avon Downs is a two-member station. They work with Queensland Police members. This results in QLD members and NT members being sworn in as Special Constables for each region.
Police service the Barkly Highway, Lake Nash and Alpurrulum. Duties include - Licensing and registering firearms
Motor Vehicle Registry duties - car registrations/driver's licenses/vehicle inspections.
Traffic patrols of the Barkly Highway
Rural patrols to the local cattle stations in the area
Community engagement