The faded AMP Society statuary above Flinders Street , Townsville, once described as the Wall Street of the north during early boom years, is typical of so many rundown former CBDs across the nation .
The AMP founding Latin motto below the figurines translates as A certain friend in uncertain times, which was penned in the third century by Greek philosopher Ennuis.
A short distance along is the busy Cowboys Rugby League Club , op shops , cafes, many pigeons , to let signs . And you have to be on guard against zooming E-bikes .
A Little Darwin team recently explored part of Flinders Street and was told that a struggling business could be about to close which will be of considerable interest to the media .
