Air Raid Shelter, Railway Station Precinct, Toowoomba, QLD
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S 27° 33.440 E 151° 57.090
56J E 396487 N 6951394
An air raid shelter adjacent to the Toowoomba Railway Station.
Waymark Code: WMP6HC
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 07/09/2015
Views: 4
The Toowoomba Railway Station is at the junction of three lines & was an important rail head during the Second World War. The air raid shelter is one of only two remaining in the city. It is unique in that it has a V for Victory highlighted in the brickwork.
In researching military grounds in Queensland on 9/8/2021 I located information regarding Toowoomba Railway Station Air Raid Shelters. The relevant website: Queensland WWII Historic Places (
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What type of artillery is this?: Air Raid Shelter
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Australian
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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