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Historical names: Townsville Flying Squadron Club House. The Townsville Flying Squadron Club House under construction on Palmer Street beside Ross Creek in 1924, built by club members. The building served as a storage area for sailing skiffs on the lower level and a dance hall on the upper floor, before being demolished around 1979–1980.

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Catalogued as: Townsville Flying Squadron, Palmer Street, Townsville, built with volunteer labour, 1924.

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Ruins / Remnants

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Public (Free Access)

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-19.2592, 146.8232

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Palmer Street, Ross Creek, Townsville, Queensland

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1924

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1924 to 1924

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Townsville Flying Squadron Club House Under Construction, 1924

1924 • Palmer Street, Ross Creek, Townsville, Queensland

Explore the 1924 construction of the Townsville Flying Squadron Club House on Palmer Street, Ross Creek, built by club members for sailing and community events.

Historical names: Townsville Flying Squadron Club House. The Townsville Flying Squadron Club House under construction on Palmer Street beside Ross Creek in 1924, built by club members. The building served as a storage area for sailing skiffs on the lower level and a dance hall on the upper floor, before being demolished around 1979–1980.

The Townsville Flying Squadron Club House under construction on stilts beside Ross Creek, Townsville, in 1924.https://echidnamaps.com/pin/townsville-flying-squadron-club-house-under-construction-1924-palmer-street-ross-creek-tow/6a803f1328cbd1538bbb66ce