Railway Estate

Railway Estate, a residential suburb, is two km south of central Townsville. It is separated from the town centre by Ross Creek and is on the area previously known as Ross Island.

Further Reading: 

J.J. Page, Ross Island 'mud-pickers': a history of Ross Island/South Townsville State School, Townsville, Townsville State School, 1984

Ross Island entry

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