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The town/city of Gympie is nicknamed "The town that saved Queensland from Bankruptcy". This is because Gympie was the site of Queensland's first gold rush, after James Nash discovered gold in 1867.
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Was there a goldrush in Queensland?
Yes. Each of Australia's states experienced a goldrush at some stage. Queensland's goldrush began at Gympie when gold was discovered by James Nash in 1867. This was a great economic boon to the state as Queensland was on the verge of bankruptcy. For this reason, Gympie is referred to as "the town that saved Queensland".
What town is furthest west in Queensland?
The westernmost town in Queensland is Camooweal.
Who discovered gold on the Mary River near Gympie?
James Nash is the prospector credited with finding the first payable gold on he Mary River near Gympie, Queensland. His discovery sparked the first major goldrush in Queensland, and led to Gympie being named "The Town that saved Queensland".
Which Queensland town has the highest rainfall?
The town of Babinda, in far north Queensland, has won the "Golden Gumboot" award for the past six consecutive years. Prior to this, the nearby town of Tully had the distinction of being Queensland's wettest town.
Where is plamwoods?
It is a town in Queensland Australia.
What is the largest regional town in Queensland?
Toowoomba, which is classified as a city, not a town.
In which city of Queensland was QANTAS founded?
Qantas was founded in the town of Winton, Queensland, on 16 November 1920.
Which Town in Queensland is named after Captain Cook?
Cooktown
Which coastal Queensland town does the tropic of Capricorn pass through?
Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
How can I buy a motorcyle during bankruptcy?
I hate to break it to you but in my opinion you can not afford to buy a motorcycle if you are in bankruptcy unless you have cash saved up.
Unjumble letters sicran to from the name of a Queensland town?
cairns
In Which Queensland town did the Royal Flying Doctor Service begin?
The Royal Flying Doctor Service began in the town of Cloncurry, in western Queensland. It was originally called the Aerial Medical Service.
