Thursday Island

THURSDAY ISLAND

POPULATION Approx.: 2300

Thursday Island is the administrative centre for the Torres Strait islands which have been part of Queensland

since 1872. "T.I." as it's usually known, is the most popular of the Torres Strait Islands. It's only just over

three square km in area and 39km off the top of Cape York. The strait's population of 25 000 live on more than

20 islands, and is engaged mostly in fishing, prawning and a declining pearling industry. Thursday Island is

now identified as one of the last great frontiers in Australia, as it holds some great Australian history. In 1880,

Thursday Island acted as the defence centre for Australia and evidence of this still exists in that the cannons

still remains in place. At one time T.I. was also a major pearling centre and pearlers' cemeteries tell the hard

tale of what a dangerous occupation this was. Some pearls are still produced here, from seeded 'culture

farms'. Although Thursday Island has lost its former importance as a stopping point for vessels, it's still a

popular pause for passing yachties. It's an attractive and easy going little place and has a small Quetta

Memorial Museum attached to the Quetta Memorial Cathedral. There are regular flights to Thursday Island from

Cairns as well as a weekly boat to Bamaga and Cairns.

Jardine Motel (includes Torres Strait Art Gallery)

Island Tours & Cruises

Maritime Museum

Historic Cemetery

Green Hill Fort

Fishing Trips

Helicopter Flights

Quetta Memorial Museum

Quetta Memorial Cathedral

Camping Grounds

Milman Hill

AREA POST CODE: 4875

AREA PHONE CODE: 07

International 61 7....

SHOPPING FACILITIES

Local Stores, Service Station & Post Office Available

BANKING & EXCHANGE

Some Banking Facilities Available

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Hospital , Ambulance 000 or 07 4069 1109

Police 000