Lat
23° 22' 60S Long 150° 30' 0E Central Queensland
town, known as "Rocky".
History
During the war,
linked by rail south to Brisbane and
north to Townsville,
the area was occupied by the US Army I Corps and the 41st Infantry Division, before they were shipped
to Townsville,
and deployed to New Guinea. During the war, the town was visited by many famous Americans, including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and entertainer Joe E. Brown.
Botanical Gardens
I Corps enlisted
men were stationed in the Botanical Gardens. These gardens are
still present , as a wildlife preserve, gardens and park area for
the town.
Criterien Hotel
US officers were billeted here during the war. This historic
hotel is still in operation to this day.
Rockhampton Airfield
Used during the war by Australian and American aircraft
Central
Queensland Military & Artefact Museum
156 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton 4700
Tel 4921 0648 Admission $5 (adult)
Small museum in town, with displays related to Australian military
history, and early Rochhampton.