Bikini Tree

Queensland Should Be More Than Just Drinking

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November 9th 1989
Magnetic Island is close enough to Townsville that part of it has effectively become an outer suburb. That hasn't spoilt it too much however and I enjoyed a walk around the bays on the north of the island and a World War II fort with excellent views over the island. I also felt that it was about time I slowed down and relaxed for a while, so I spent much of the time slobbing by the pool and hav ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more