Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Warwick

Warwick

Warwick, an important centre in Queensland's Southern Downs is located at the junction of the New England and Cunningham Highways, is also set on the banks of the Condamine River. The area was first explored in 1827 by Allan Cunningham with the Leslie Brothers being the first settlers arriving in the region in the late 1830's. Once the land was authorised by the NSW Government to be the first free settlement in Queensland, the Leslie Brothers named the town after their birthplace in England. Growth occurred when the railway was pushed through from Ipswich in 1871, and by the mid 1930's Warwick was proclaimed a city. Warwick is now the centre for the local cattle, wool, timber and grain industries and is an important stop for motorists due to its key geographical position.

Population: 11,500
State: Queensland
Name Origin: Named after the English town of Warwick.
Pronunciation: Worr-ick
Postcode: 4370
Local Government: Warwick Shire Council
Location: 158km south-west of Brisbane
Main Watercourses: Condamine River
Main Roads: New England Highway , Cunningham Highway
Radio Stations (Music): C FM (91.9), Triple J (103.3)

Photos from Warwick (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Helene Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys) heading west next to Queens Park, Warwick (2004).

Albion Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys), heading south in Warwick (2004).

Albion Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys), heading north in Warwick (2004).

Palmerin Street, looking north at the Albert St roundabout, Warwick (2004).

Palmerin Street again, this time looking south towards the Fitzroy St junction, Warwick (2004).

And again, this time looking north towards Fitzroy St, Warwick (2004).

Palmerin Street, looking north outside the Council chambers, Warwick (2004).

Fitzroy Street, looking east from Palmerin Street, Warwick (2004).

McEnoy Street, looking south approaching Rosenthal Creek bridge crossing, Warwick (2004).

Wood Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys), heading east in Warwick (2004).

Palmerin Street, looking north in Warwick approaching Fitzroy St before the street was upgraded (2002).

View east over Warwick - thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this picture! (2004)

	Helene Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys) heading west next to Queens Park, Warwick (2004).
	Albion Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys), heading south in Warwick (2004).
	Albion Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys), heading north in Warwick (2004).
	Palmerin Street, looking north at the Albert St roundabout, Warwick (2004).
	Palmerin Street again, this time looking south towards the Fitzroy St junction, Warwick (2004).
	And again, this time looking north towards Fitzroy St, Warwick (2004).
	Palmerin Street, looking north outside the Council chambers, Warwick (2004).
	Fitzroy Street, looking east from Palmerin Street, Warwick (2004).
	McEnoy Street, looking south approaching Rosenthal Creek bridge crossing, Warwick (2004).
	Wood Street (New England/Cunningham Hwys), heading east in Warwick (2004).
	Palmerin Street, looking north in Warwick approaching Fitzroy St before the street was upgraded (2002).
	View east over Warwick - thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this picture! (2004)