What seemed to be a replica of the Sydney Opera House , above, suddenly appeared on the Townsville waterfront , and a roving correspondent sent us a snap. However , a short time later , this bright white structure, possibly part of a new cruise ship terminal, turned into something like the Black Hole of Calcutta, see below.
It seems other ports want to get in on the cruise ship gravy boat and you have to wonder if it will lead to an over supply situation. Still, cruising is undoubtedly popular, and the 1936 postcard from our files shows what was on offer in the Pacific.
