History of city Townsville, Queensland in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 1865 History: Population: 180 333 Sights: Ambulance Offices Custom House, circa 1906 Flinders Street Mine viewed from railway tracks Queens Hotel building Queens Hotel Railway Station, circa 1900 State School, North Ward

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