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The cultural centre offers a unique glimpse into the lives and traditions of Australia's indigenous people. It is an interpretive display to establish the link between traditions and modern culture, as well as the diverse geography of the Torres Strait and the people's spiritual and practical connection with the sea.
During the dry season (June - August) you find workshops and cultural dance performances.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Victoria Parade, Thursday Island
Phone: 07-40902130
A visit to the fort on top of Green Hill is a must. This was the play place for my brothers and me when we lived there as my dad's work place was on the top of the hill - unfortunately this has now been pulled down, as has our house. My brother went back in the 80's with the army to do up the cannons. Sunsets from here are spectacular, as you can see from the picture on this page.
The fort was built to protect Thursday Island and Australia from invaders from the north. There is a museum in the fort now. Well worth a look.
Written May 27, 2007
Address: Green Hill
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The Aplin Road Cemetery, where two of the victims from the Quetta shipwreck are buried, has tiled Islander tombs and depressing numbers of Japanese graves, each marked by a short pillar and kanji inscription.
Written Dec 30, 2004
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Another collection in the Green Hill Fort is dedicated to the pearl fishing industry and importance of the sea in the Torres Strait. The original Booby Island Lighthouse lens also features in the display.
Written Dec 30, 2004
Phone: 07 40691551
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Part of the Green Hill Fort is a collection of Military artefacts showing the start of the Fort as well as during the times of the Second World War when Australian Forces were stationed here to protect Northern Australia against possible Japanese threat.
Written Dec 30, 2004
Phone: 07 40691551
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Since the Fort is on one of the highest points of Thursday Island the view is quiet spectacular to all the islands of the Torres Strait such as the Wednesday and Friday Islands as well as the Prince of Charles Island which lays opposite to the port.
Written Dec 30, 2004
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Overlooking the entire island is Green Hill Fort. First manned in 1893 after 30 men took two years to excavate and build it.
During the Second World War the threat of a possible Japanese Invasion saw Australian tropps occupy the island and also man outposts on surrounding islands.
Today the Fort Houses two museums.
Written Dec 30, 2004
Address: Green Hill, Thursday Island
Phone: 07 4069 1551
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Right in the town centre one finds a monument remembering the deaths of the fallen soldiers in the various wars.
Written Dec 30, 2004
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A beautiful restored colonial building is the Customs House situated close to the Main Wharf.
Written Dec 30, 2004
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The All Souls Quetta Memorial Church was built in 1893 in memory of the shipwreck of the Quetta, which struck an uncharted reef in the Adolphus Channel in 1890. More than 130 lives were lost.
Written Dec 30, 2004
Reviews and photos of Thursday Island attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Thursday Island sightseeing.
The All Souls Quetta Memorial Church was built in 1893 in memory of the shipwreck of the Quetta, which struck an uncharted reef in the Adolphus Channel in 1890....
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Thursday Island - In the Torres Strait
Thursday Island is Queensland’s most northerly administration centre, off the tip of Cape York Peninsula in the Torres Strait. It is 1,600 kilometres by air north of Brisbane. A colourful outpost,......
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great place to spend your childhood
Thursday Island (or TI) is at the very top of Australia...just off the tip of Cape York on the east coast of Australia. It is a small island in a large group of islands.
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It is the outpost, the last of the escapes, kind of guam for americans who keep on moving west, this one you keep on going north.. no further place to go. Also in this group of islands is the spot......
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Torres Strait islands, discoverd by Spaniards
Probably he also discovered Australia mainland. The monument was erected by the Spanish embassador in Australia to conmemorate Torres discovery of the islands
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