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When Queensland became an independent state in 1859, this was a major port
of entry. A town with strong history and a number of historical buildings.
St. Paul 's Anglican Church built in 1852; City Hall. Built in 1908 in American
Colonial style; the School of Arts constructed in 1887 and Gataker's Building,
built in 1868. Maryborough is 30 minutes drive from Maryborough. Home of
P.L.Travers who wrote Mary Poppins.
Maryborough is home
of Walkers Limited, built
in 1873, their first
steam locomotive named
the Mary Ann. A replica
of the Mary Ann engine
hauls trains through
Queens Park on the last
Sunday of every month.
Walkers built the Tilt
Train now used by Queensland
Railways.
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