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Clifford House to Toowoomba Post Office

Toowoomba, Queensland

120 Russell Street - Clifford House built in the early 1860s as a residential squatters’ club but never fulfilled that purpose. In 1869 the property was bought by James Taylor who was at various times Mayor of Toowoomba, MP and Minister for Lands. 112 Russell Street - Taylor Memorial Institute. 80 Russell Street - The site of the first hospital in Toowoomba. The hospital was a four-roomed cottage, owned by James Taylor, when it opened in 1859. Much of the old hotel building is now hidden. 78 Russell Street - Matilda House, built between 1885 and 1890 and was known as The Coffee Palace. 76 Russell Street - Hotel Norville, the first 3-storey building in Toowoomba. 26 Russell Street - Originally built for TJ Keogh, the building at 26 Russell Street was Mr A Gaydon’s saddlery for many years. 353 Ruthven Street - Toowoomba Post Office was opened on the south-west corner of Russell and Ruthven street and was moved to Margaret Street in the late 1870s. The present corner building was later known as Jubb’s Corner for many years after the pharmacist whose shop was located there. Cross Russell Street before walking towards the railway station.

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Service Update Date

15 Dec 2023

Difficulty

Grade 1

Route Types

One way

Sevice Activity

Walks

Where it starts

120 Russell Street, Toowoomba City, Queensland 33 Russell Street, Toowoomba City, Queensland

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