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Ipswich:
Proud past
exciting future
The journey of a city
weaves together the stories of the
land, its people and the choices
they make over time. Ipswich is a
city whose tale is one of resilience
and innovation, hardship and
celebration. Over the past 150
years the city has embraced the
talents and ingenuity of its
residents and this has led to
Ipswich becoming a centre of
excellence in a range of fields from
business and industry to the visual
and performing arts.
This booklet provides a snapshot
into Ipswich’s interesting and varied
past, its characters, innovations and
icons, the celebrations marking its
150 years from municipality to city
to today, and the exciting vision for
the future.
4 Ipswich 150: 1860 – 2010
Proud Past - Exciting Future
Top of Town Precinct, Brisbane Street
Post Office clock tower
Brisbane Street looking east