West End is one of the older suburbs of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, West End had a population of 4,242 people.
Video West End, Queensland (Townsville)
Geography
West End is situated at the base of Castle Hill (the hill).
Maps West End, Queensland (Townsville)
History
The first community cemetery is located in West End. A reflection of attitudes existing during the time it was in use, research has established that it was ethnically segregated. It has been reported that there are separate areas where, at least, Chinese and Aboriginal deceased were interred.
During World War 2, the massive Green Street bunker was used by the RAAF. It is now the State Emergency Service building.
Townsville West State School opened on 21 March 1887 and celebrated its centenary in 1987. Townsville West Special School opened on 29 September 1958 and closed on 21 December 1992.
Heritage listings
West End has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- 5 Castling Street: Currajong (house)
- Francis Street: West End Cemetery
- Green Street: former RAAF Operations Building Site
- 29 Ingham Road: Townsville West State School
- 34 Ingham Road: St Mary's Church & Convent
- 72-104 Ingham Road: Townsville Showground
- 89 Ingham Road: West End Hotel
- 95 Stagpole Street: Wolverton
References
External links
- University of Queensland: Queensland Places: West End (Townsville)
Source of article : Wikipedia
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