Ross River Meatworks Chimney, Townsville

Name: Ross River Meatworks Chimney
Address: Townsville, Australia

#35 among attractions in Townsville

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Ross River Meatworks Chimney, Townsville

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The Ross River Meatworks Chimney is a heritage-listed abattoir at Stuart Drive, Idalia, City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is the 11th tallest structure in Townsville. It was built as part of the Ross River Meatworks in 1891 William McCallum Park and is now a major landmark as part of Fairfield Waters and part of Lancinis Springbank urban village. It was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 14 August 2009. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 19°18'18"S, 146°48'14"E

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Ross River Meatworks Chimney – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stockland Townsville, Victoria Bridge, Townsville Magistrates Court, Townsville School of Arts.

2.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Stockland Townsville, Townsville
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3.2 miN
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Townsville
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3.3 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Townsville Magistrates Court, Townsville
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3.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Townsville School of Arts, Townsville
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2.8 miN
Music venue
North Queensland Stadium, Townsville
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2.6 miW
Botanical garden, Park
The Palmetum
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2.6 miN
Church
Saints Theodores Greek Orthodox Church, Townsville
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2.7 miN
Cemetery
West End Cemetery, Townsville
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3.2 miN
Obelisk
Castle Hill, Townsville
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2.8 miN
Church
Townsville Masonic Hall, Townsville
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3 miN
19°15'46"S • 146°48'54"E
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts, Townsville
77 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping