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The Redlynch Staging Camp, or 16 Australian Personnel Staging Camp was located in the vicinity of Harley Street, Redlynch. Also know as a Leave and Transit Depot, the Redlynch site saw vast numbers of troops pass through its gates, en-route to New Guinea and later Borneo and the South-West Pacific. The camp was utilised as a final organisational depot prior to overseas departure. Most often troops would undertake a spell in the area en-route to the Atherton Tablelands, which housed the 6th, 7th and 9th Division camps and training areas. Or, for those troops travelling down from the range by truck to link up with the railways at Redlynch Station. From Redlynch the troops would travel to Cairns fior embarkation on a troopship. The camp consisted of ast tented lines, simply designed to accommodate the troops. Whilst they were at the depot, they would be resupplied in preparation for departure. Should personnel become sick en-route, the 116 AGH and US Station Hospital was just south of the area. Known as Jungara Hospital, the facility was famous for scientific treatment and prevention of malaria. The camp was lucky to have a cinema, which entertained thousands of troops during the war to prevent stagnation, boredom, thus reducing the opportunity for less honorable pursuits. Source: www.ww2places.qld.gov.au/place?id=1235

The crumpled VH-ARF on the beach at Port Douglas where it came to grief. It was not repaired. From the 1930s and into the 1950s, Four Mile Beach at Port Douglas was used as the local airstrip. Source: www.airhistory.net/operator/3923/Royal-Queensland-Aero-Club

GOLDEN BEACH, CALOUNDRA Golden Beach in Caloundra is a perfect spot for a laid-back fishing experience. You can fish the drop-offs, weed beds, and flats. The nearby Military Jetty is also a popular fishing spot in the area. You’ll be able to catch Flathead, Bream, Whiting, and Trevally. PUMICESTONE PASSAGE, CALOUNDRA Pumicestone Passage in Caloundra is suitable for both land-based and boat fishing. The rocks at the mouth of the passage are one of the most popular fishing spots in the area. You can also access more fishing spots while on a small boat or a kayak. You’ll be able to catch Flathead, Bream, Whiting, Mangrove Jack, Trevally, and Cod. KAWANA BEACH Kawana Beach is located between Caloundra and Maroochydore. With a long 9-km stretch of beach, there are many fishing spots in the area. You can find gutters or fish in the rip holes. You can also fish off the rocks near Point Cartwright. Some of the fish species you’ll be able to catch include Flathead, Bream, Dart, Mullet, Jewfish, and Whiting. Source: ondeckby.dinga.com.au/great-fishing-spots-on-the-sunshine...