Hi Everybody,
I am curious as to how many members reside in Queensland, Australia or have connections or relatives who resided or worked in North Queensland, Australia. I live in North Queensland and have noticed that there actually is very little about North Queensland on Wikitree, either as profiles or Free Space profiles or even projects, so far. I have been personally been researching the development of the area which includes Townsville, Ravenswood, Charters Towers, Ayr, Home Hill and the Burdekin River area which includes the Burdekin Dam. Townsville, which was established in 1866 was the port of call and entry point during the northern '''gold rush''' period. It has been a fascinating journey, which includes the tragic destruction of the '''Yongala''' during a cyclone in 1911, with no survivors, and also the sinking of the HMS Pandora off the North Queensland coast, during her return journey in 1791 with 14 captured '''HMS Bounty''' mutineers. If there are any out there I would love to hear from you.