Pearl Harbour, Pacific Ocean, Coral Sea
Douglas Shire Historical Society Inc
The Building is of prime importance, a lone survivor in a commercial town. Visitors, national and international can discover the classic wild west adventure saga of our history. Know where they have been - not just what they have seen.
Address:
Police Reserve, Wharf Street, Port Douglas, QLD
Tel:
0740994635
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-1pm. Other times by request.
Admission:
Donation
Facilities:
Reference library, guided tours, education programs, easy access.
Collection:
Community records, huge photo collection, a new display 1.50m "Battle of the Coral Sea" depicting events and location of US and Australian forces in the area. A pictorial history of Douglas Shire" written by Curator (new) "Reflecting on the past".
Items
Display map
The battle of the Coral Sea
Creator:
BT Lloyd & G Casey
Description:
Colourful display depicting events following Pearl Harbour and the Conquest of the Pacific and the planned invasion of PNG Australia and New Zealand
Date:
4-11/5/1942
Models of Trial
Description:
The lifelike models depict, Ellan Thompson John Harrio (both Hanged) magistrate and police constable.
Port Douglas, Queensland
Crystal Lighthouse lens
Lens of Low Isles Lighthouse
Creator:
Chance Bros., Birmingham UK
Description:
Shipped here from the UK and installed in the tower on the low isles. A true work of art in shimmering crystal (invaluable)
Date:
1878
Low isles, Coral sea