As a result of this blog highlighting the long running neglect of war memorials in the garrison city of Townsville , the Australian War Memorial in Canberra was informed . The response would make an interesting story if any Townsville reporter takes the time to contact the War Memorial , perhaps speak to Brendan Nelson for a follow up to find out what he thinks about the situation in the Queen City of the North .
It seems the AWM feels the Townsville City Council , obviously , one would think , should play a part , and even points out how it could apply for funds to carry out regular care and maintenance of memorials . This info was fired into the TCC . Our S(h)ipping Reporter recently reported that at long last the Victory in the Pacific War Memorial Fountain in the Railway Oval is working, in a reduced fashion , although thirsty birds are delighted it is pumping water during the heatwave .
Today , however, the old ticket office in the nearby Townsville Railway Station , which houses the large WWl railway roll of honour, was , as usual , in need of a sweep , a woman's abandoned shoe under a bench seat .
The large clock on the Townsville travel centre exterior at the railway building , a large part of which was refurbished at a large sum , is still not working and has not done so for years .
