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Karingal Chambers is a heritage-listed shopping centre at 386–388 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.It was designed by Henry James (Harry) Marks and built from c. 1913 to c. 1913.
The Downs Club is situated in a central location in Toowoomba on the corners of Margaret, Mylne and Isabel streets. Constructed in 1900 as the second clubhouse for the exclusive gentlemen's club, the Downs Club (established in 1889), the stately brick building with generous grounds and gardens, reflects the members' desire to convey a sense of prestige, exclusivity, and privacy.
Toowoomba North State School is a government primary (Prep–6) school for boys and girls on the south-west corner of Mort and Taylor Streets [ 49 ] [ 50 ] It includes a special education program. In 2015, the school had an enrolment of 157 students with 12 teachers (11 full-time equivalent). [ 51 ]
The Alexandra Building is a two-storeyed masonry building with an elegant street facade on the western side of Ruthven Street in Toowoomba. It is located on a long and narrow site and consists of a 1902 building (hall and two retail spaces) with 1905 rear addition (former pavilion).
Toowoomba, one of Australia's oldest inland cities, was founded in 1849 on the lands of the Giabal and Jarowair people. [9] The city's central streets were named after the history of the House of Stuart. The city became the viceregal summer retreat of Queensland's governors.
In a public meeting in the Toowoomba town hall in September 1949, a decision was made to revive the garden competitions and festivals. [60] The first "Carnival of Flowers" was held in October 1950 and was a resounding success, with more than 50,000 people lining the main street to watch the opening parade. This heralded eight days of ...
The White Horse Hotel is a two storeyed brick building on Toowoomba's main street, Ruthven Street. It was erected in several phases with major alterations c. 1912, including a new facade and internal refurbishing, attributed to Toowoomba architects, James Marks and Sons. [1]
The Toowoomba Gas and Coke Company was floated in 1875 and the Council pledged to erect street lamps to assist with the establishment of the fledgling company. Due to its financial situation Council leased part of the swamp to town brickmakers. [citation needed] The Council approved the construction of the Toowoomba Grammar School. The school's ...