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Saunders Beach Cyclone Story Sign

01 Tuesday Nov 2016

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The 2016-17 cyclone season starts today, 1st November 2016 with the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology launching its cyclone warning service for 2016-17.

Since 2007 Saunders Beach has had a constant reminder of cyclones in the form of interpretive signage in Saunders Park, at the northern end of Reef Street.

Image 1. The Saunders Beach Cyclone sign. Designed and installed by Thuringowa City Council.

Image 1. The Saunders Beach Cyclone sign. Designed and installed by Thuringowa City Council.

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Saunders Beach Rural Fire Brigade and the Pacific Festival

05 Sunday Jun 2016

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On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of June 2016 the iconic Pacific Festival makes a comeback in Townsville to mark 150 years since the city became a Municipality.

In the 1970s, ’80s and early ’90s the Pacific Festival was a much-loved annual event.

Today, Sunday a Float Parade will travel from Mariners Drive, down the Strand to the Rockpool and into Jezzine Barracks.

In 1994 Saunders Beach Rural Fire Brigade became a part of the Float Parade as the colourful vehicles drove down Flinders Street.

1994 Pacific Fest

The fire truck came to Saunders Beach about 1991.

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