The Townsville story : they fashioned a city beam by beam / by Rapier

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Rapier
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mc N 1870 MCL HIST 2142
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[Townsville, Qld.? : s.n., 1952]
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Contents

TOWNSVILLE STORY 1
Acknowledgements 2
FOREWORD 3
Authors’ Preface 4
Odd Facts Concerning Townsville 5
CITY’S FIRST WHITE MAN LIVED 17 YEARS AS ABORIGINAL 6
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AT FOREFRONT IN POLITICS 8
Background to Townsville 9
HERE IS THE MOST ABSORBING “FOUNDATION” STORY IN AUSTRALIA’S HISTORY: A DARING GAMBLE INVOLVING THE CREATION OF A PORT 10
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Early Townsville Survived Four Severe Cyclones 20
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CORAL SEA BATTLE 22
FOUNDATION DATE DEFINITELY 1864 22
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CALEDONIAN SOCIETY 23
REMINDER OF ANOTHER AGE 23
WAR’S STRANGEST MEMORIAL 23
Australian Legal History Made in Northern Supreme Court Circuit 24
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LUCKY STAR SHONE BRIGHTLY 26
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MAGNETIC ISLAND MYSTERY 27
MODERN TRAVEL 27
RARE FIRST EDITION 27
He was Friends with the Famous 28
LADY PROVED CORRECT 28
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Bombed by Japs 30
STOPPED FOR DINNER? 30
Why Sister Kenny Came North 30
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Local Ballet Dancing tops Australian Standard 32
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FIRST WOMAN LINOTYPER 33
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Local Rotary Club Has Grand Record 34
WANTED TO SHIFT MOUNTAIN 34
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LUCKY STAR BEAMED 35
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HUNGRY FOR MAIL 37
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Australia’s First Bull-Fight Aroused Storm of Protest 38
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N. Q. S. P. C. 39
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Townsville Police Dept. Has Reputation Second-to-none 40
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EARLY DAYS EXCITING 41
FIRST POLICEMAN 41
MILITARY UNITS 41
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City Is A Labor Stronghold 42
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Heading for Saddler’s Wells 43
TOWN CLERK FOR 26 YEARS 43
Tourist Attractions Unsurpassed in Queensland 44
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Sister Kenny Received First Recognition in Townsville 46
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Judge is Kinsman to Famous Family 47
MAGNIFICENT HONOUR BOARD 47
Radio an Integral Part of Community Life 48
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MODERN PORT 50
THEY KNOW THE LITTLE SHIPS 50
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Might Become World Orchid Centre 51
"Silver Ribbons” Linked and Guided the State to Prosperity 52
Hospital’s Interior Like Modem Hotel 53
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Adult Education Sponsors Culture 54
Natives Invaded Settlement 54
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Juvenile Choir’s Fine Achievement 55
ALLIGATORS ARE HAND FED 56
DUGONGS AND TURTLES 56
FIRST WHITE WOMAN ON MAGNETIC IS. 56
MEMORIAL TO TOBRUK HEROES 56
RETURNED MEN’S ORGANISATIONS 56
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HE FOUNDED A FIRM WHICH 57
Petrol Important Factor In North’s Development 58
Q’land Bush Children’s Scheme Started in Townsville 58
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Chamber of Commerce Consistent Fighter for North 60
FINE COLLECTION 60
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FIRST BUILDINGS 61
HIGH STANDARD IN STAGE PLAYS 61
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Civic Affairs 62
THREE PREMIERS 62
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STRANGE HUNTING 63
WONDERFUL SCOUT CAMP 63
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GREAT MOVEMENTS HELPED NORTH 64
“HELLO GIRLS” 64
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Did Much Research 65
Scartwater Trust 65
Everything He Invents Is Used 66
PORTRAIT OF J. M. BLACK 66
REGULAR MILK RUN OF 1,000 MILES 66
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AMBULANCE BRIGADE 67
FIRST BAKER 67
HE HAD A DARK OUTLOOK 67
OPEN AIR CATHEDRAL 67
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Political Party Which Created Record 69
RARE PHENOMENA 69
Trend Towards Suburbs For Film Entertainment 69
Townsville Prominent In Commercial Aviation History 70
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First Australian Flag 72
T.A.A. LARGEST AIRLINE 72
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LAND VALUATIONS 73
Member For Mundingburra 73
MOTORS LTD. 73
NORTH QUEENSLAND LABOR PARTY. 73
Church of England N.Q. Records Date Back To 1866 74
FIRST SECONDARY SCHOOLS 74
CENTAUR HOUSE 75
COMMERCIAL AND CHURCH IDENTITY 75
HELPING TO MAKE NORTH HEALTHY. 75
Local Church of England Diocese Has Produced Eleven Bishops 75
RECORDS IN RECORDS? 75
Father McGinty had few to welcome him, but 76
BOER RIFLES 77
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 77
JUVENILE EISTEDDFOD FINE EFFORT 77
SHOW SOCIETY FOUNDED 77
CHORAL SOCIETY 78
HISTORY OF GUIDING IN TOWNSVILLE. 78
SEA SCOUTS 78
Y.M.C.A. IS STRONG. 78
MAYOR’S GRAND RECORD 79
Methodist Church Doing Fine Work For Youth 79
POPULAR CLERIC 79
ROSTRUM CLUB 79
LEADING CHOIR 80
N.Q. EISTEDDFOD 80
OTHER CHURCHES 80
Presbyterian Church Has Kept Pace With City’s Progress 80
SALVATION ARMY 80
MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE 81
Most Beautiful Greek Church In Australia 81
TOWNSVILLE WOMEN’S CLUB. 81
When A Big City Helped A Small Town 82
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Educational Facilities Equal To Any In State 83
FINE OLD INSTITUTION 84
STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS 84
Technical Training Is Top Standard 84
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Local Catholic Education Commenced 74 Years Ago 85
BOON TO THE TROPICS 86
CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE CITY OF TOWNSVILLE 86
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ COLLEGE 86
FIRST BANK 86
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One Man’s Faith and Courage Established St. Anne’s School 87
FINE WORKMANSHIP 88
LEGACY CLUB. 88
TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION. 88
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Turf Club Almost As Old As City 89
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Here Is A Real Sporting City 91
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BOWLS POPULAR 92
CUTHERINGA BOWLING CLUB. 92
SAILING FAVOURED 92
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SOUTH TOWNSVILLE BOWLING CLUB. 93
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Football’s Link With Ancient College 94
Golf Club is Old 94
MEN’S BASKETBALL. 94
Townsville Table Tennis Association. 94
World Famous Firm Started In Flinders Street 95
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Insurance Prominent In Commerce 97
TOWNSVILLE MANAGER GOT AN IDEA ... 97
SCIENCE ENTERS THE CLEANING GAME 98
TWO YOUNG IRISHMEN OPENED A SHOP AND THE YEARS WOVE A COLOURFUL COMMERCIAL STORY AROUND McKIMMINS 98
SHOWING GREAT FAITH IN TOWNSVILLE 99
TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 99
DIRECT LINK WITH DEVELOPMENT OF PORT 100
EVERY BOTTLE IS SPOTLESS. 100
HE THOUGHT WASTE WAS WASTEFUL, SO ... 100
SENDS CAKES EVERYWHERE 100
FEDERATED CLERKS’ UNION 101
GUARD COSTLY PROPERTY 101
MEAT INDUSTRY 101
REMARKABLE RISE FROM ONE-MAN BUSINESS. 101
Timber--Townsville’s Largest Yard Is A Complete Unit 101
FAIRLY LEAPT TO PROMINENCE 102
FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE 102
NEARLY LOST BUSINESS IN FLOOD. 102
SINCE 1888 102
SWIFT PROGRESS HAS MARKED NORTHERN HEADQUARTERS OF CHANDLERS 102
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