Atherton Tablelands World War II Historical Tour

Atherton Tablelands World War II Historical Tour Guided half day tours of military sites and relics around the Atherton Tablelands from World War II

TOUR IS NOT FOR PROFIT
BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE THROUGH THE ATHERTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE PHONE 1300 366 361
PRICE: $60 CONCESSION/CHILD $70 ADULTS INCLUDES MORNING TEA

13/03/2025

How extraordinary! If you are in Cairns, this is worth making time to appreciate. Bookings are essential.

26/02/2025

Cairns Military History - Redlynch in WW2

Did You Know? Cairns' Role in WWII Healthcare & Troop Staging

During WWII, thousands of Australian and US troops trained near Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands, creating a need for more hospital beds. Enter Jungara US Army Station Hospital, built at Redlynch in 1943 with 750 beds and over 140 prefabricated buildings. By March 1944, it was taken over by the 116th Australian General Hospital, which became a leading centre for malaria research—critical for soldiers battling the disease in the Pacific.

Nearby, the Redlynch Staging Camp saw thousands of troops pass through on their way to New Guinea, Borneo, and beyond. It served as a final stop for resupply and even had a cinema to keep morale high.

Cairns played a vital role in the war effort—both in treating the wounded and preparing soldiers for battle. 🎖️ If you would like to read more about Redlynch during World War Two please click on the link - https://crslsb.org.au/redlynch-in-ww2/

‼️👩‍✈️Wondering what to do today? Why not drop into to the FNQ Aviation Museum at Mareeba and celebrate the Dakota’s 80t...
15/02/2025

‼️👩‍✈️Wondering what to do today? Why not drop into to the FNQ Aviation Museum at Mareeba and celebrate the Dakota’s 80th birthday!

07/02/2025

A MEMORIAL service will be held at Tolga on Saturday to mark National Servicemen’s Day.

🌺 Memorial Ceremony for National Servicemen Atherton Tableland 2025 🗓️ Saturday 8 February ⏰ 130pm📍 Salvation Army Churc...
07/02/2025

🌺 Memorial Ceremony for National Servicemen Atherton Tableland 2025
🗓️ Saturday 8 February
⏰ 130pm
📍 Salvation Army Church, Kennedy Highway, Tolga

26/11/2024

‼️We are disappointed to hear this about our local museum , military memorabilia was targeted‼️

How good does this sign look! Congratulations Atherton Rotary for continuing to honour our WW2 history on the Atherton T...
30/09/2024

How good does this sign look! Congratulations Atherton Rotary for continuing to honour our WW2 history on the Atherton Tablelands. The signage looks terrific.
You will find the Rocky Creek Igloo opposite the Memorial Park on the corner of Frazer Road and Kennedy Highway.

Tomorrow-Saturday 21 September Come and join us in supporting this event.John our tour leader is one of the guest speake...
20/09/2024

Tomorrow-Saturday 21 September
Come and join us in supporting this event.
John our tour leader is one of the guest speakers, presenting on Army occupation during WW2.
It’s going to be a fantastic family day with something for everyone.

We are members of the FNQ Aviation Museum - you can be too!

John, Terry and Nicole

"Get ready for an exciting lineup of presentations at our Open Day tomorrow! Don’t miss out on inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and engaging demonstrations that will make the day unforgettable."

10/09/2024

📢 Come and Explore a unique Showcase of Military Vehicles from Private Collections!! 🛩️🚁🚛🏍️

A perfect day out for family and friends, filled with excitement and history!
📢 Everyone is welcomed!!
Join us on our Big Open day on the 21st Sept!!

Last weekend the Tableland NASHO's toured the FNQ Aviation Museum and the Blundell Classic Ford Museum at Mareeba. Membe...
04/09/2024

Last weekend the Tableland NASHO's toured the FNQ Aviation Museum and the Blundell Classic Ford Museum at Mareeba. Members thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the informative presentations given at both locations.

History preserved for future generations, enjoyed by all.
Thank you for all your efforts in keeping the history alive.

📷Credit: Barbara Nix

10/08/2024

The tanks are back
Mareeba Military Muster 2024 is on this weekend
Chewko road at the Hispanic club
Saturday August 17th……all day starting at 8am til 4pm
Sunday August 18th concluding at 12pm
Come and support this event witha gold coin donation at the gate.

08/08/2024

🎥 Documentary Launch Alert! 🎥

LAST CHANCE TO SECURE TICKETS
Join us this Friday night as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Don’t miss out on FREE tickets to this special event!
📅 Date: Friday, 9 August
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: CPAC
Click the link to secure your tickets now. See you there!https://crslsb.org.au/.../cairns-rsl-sub-branch-vietnam.../

07/08/2024

This year’s Victory in the Pacific commemorative ceremony is on this Sunday 11 August at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park.

From 10.00am we will be dedicating and unveiling more than 15 personal plaques and a replacement unit plaque.

You are invited to be seated by 10.45am for an 11.00am start of the VP Day Memorial Service. More information 👉 trc.qld.gov.au/vpday2024.

We appreciate all the sponsorship that made our trivia evening a success! We have a supportive community on the Tablelan...
29/07/2024

We appreciate all the sponsorship that made our trivia evening a success! We have a supportive community on the Tablelands.

Thank you to all the amazing local businesses, organisations, & individuals who sponsored our 'Through the Eras' Charity Trivia Night.

Your donations, prizes, equipment, etc. helped make the night a success! 🤩🫶👏

Atherton Tablelands World War II Historical Tour Rocky Creek WW2 Igloo Restoration Atherton Rotary Club North Queensland Australia The Tolga Pub Tolga Post Office Tablelands Regional Council Bunnings Atherton The Igloo Marg's Macarons Mick’s Timber Creations Edge Threads T-Hire Tableland Hire Elders Insurance Tablelands Eventide Hills Distillery Lenny St. J T Metal Art RSL Queensland Atherton International Club - Keith Trivia Night

Thank you to all that supported our fundraising event last Thursday. It was a fantastic night!
29/07/2024

Thank you to all that supported our fundraising event last Thursday. It was a fantastic night!

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Tolga, QLD
4882

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2/9 Australian Armoured Regiment C Squadron at Herberton, Atherton Tablelands. It's hard to imagine those tanks driving through the Main Street of Herberton these days! In March 1944 the Grant tanks were replaced with the British built Matilda tanks. 20 August 1943 🎥 Credit: F07051 Australian War Memorial 🎥 Maker: Darrell KINNA NOTE This film has no sound As written in video description: Type M3 (General Grant) Cruiser Tanks move along main street of Herberton, Queensland. Tank crosses creek by passing lightly constructed bridge. Three members of the tank crew load ammunition into machine gun belts. Tank crew standing in front of their tank. Two crew members loading shells through tank side hatch. Three M3 tanks in firing position on gunnery range, fire cannons to camera left. Tank crew eating meals. M3 firing both 37mm and 75 mm guns on the firing range. Shell explosions at far end of range.

Damp Tablelands 31 January 1945 It seems fitting to show this video with all the weather we have had of late with more still to come. It shows the harsh conditions experienced during the wet season, not ideal when living in tents! Wonderful footage of troop and cargo trains on the Kuranda range and the Barron Falls in flood. 🎥 Credit: F07557 Australian War Memorial 🎥 Maker: Douglas HARDY NOTE This film has no sound As written in video description: During the past two weeks the Atherton Tablelands have been experiencing very heavy rains that have flooded the low lying areas and increased the transport difficulties on the Tablelands. A landslide on the Kuranda range in Cairns district has dislocated traffic between Cairns and Marreba. Men worked on 4 February 1945 removing large quanities of earth and stone which had fallen between Stoney Creek and Barron Falls

6 Division on parade at Wondecla reviewed by General Sir Thomas Blamey. 5 November 1943 🎥F01705 Australian War Memorial John William Trerise NOTE This film has no sound

Guns for Australia A video from the Australian War Memorial Collection Total Time: 14 mins - Outstanding footage An Australian Army Research film produced by Military History (Cinema Section). Promotional film on the production and development of various types of artillery pieces by Australian industry. The start of a new industry in 1937 with the test firing of the first 3 inch anti-aircraft gun produced in Australia. Surveys the guns produced in Australia stating the year and type of gun. The guns featured are the 2 Pounder, 6 Pounder and 17 Pounder anti-tank guns, the 40 mm Bofors and 3.7 inch anti-aircraft guns and the 25 Pounder field gun. The remainer of the item is on the development and production of the short 25 Pounder gun. Shows the designers at work, the production of the gun's carriage, barrel and optical sights by various Australian factories. Assembly line of guns and proof tests using special charges. Shows how the gun is assembled by use of stop motion cinematography. Demonstrates versatility and moblity of the gun including parachute drops from C-47 Dakota transport aircraft. Combat footage featuring the Short 25 Pounder in action in New Guinea including the paratroop operations at Nadzab. 🎥 Australian War Memorial Collection F07053 🎥 Film Maker - Military History Section

Have you booked your historical tour yet? Come along and hear stories of the Rocky Creek Medical Precinct where 60,000 patients were cared for by over 2000 staff. We will take you to these sites and guide you through time. Look at the images in this video taken in 1944 of the gardens built by the convalescent patients. Which ward had the best garden? Look at the hospital wards in the background! Competition hockey matches were common recreational events as were movie nights and travelling shows, games of deck tennis and swims in the Devil's Pool. If you would like to join us to hear more stories, bookings can be made at the Atherton Visitor Information Centre. Gift Vouchers are available. Call 1300 366 361 🎥 F07128 Australian War Memorial 🎥 Maker: Darrell Kinna Note: This video has no sound Date: 20 August 1944

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