Basque migrants built Australia's only heritage handball court in 1959
Basque migrants built a heritage handball court in Trebonne, Queensland in 1959, preserving their traditional pelota mano game as Australia's only two remaining frótons. The court became the cultural center for over 700 Basque workers recruited during the 1950s to harvest sugar cane during post-war labor shortages.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 22:03 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 22:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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