Ipswich Queensland was initially named "The Limestone Hills" and later shortened to "Limestone", however in 1843 it was renamed after the town of Ipswich Queensland in England.
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14 Facts About Ipswich Queensland
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Ipswich Queensland was proclaimed a municipality on 2 March 1860 and became a city in 1904.
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Ipswich Queensland is the site of RAAF Base Amberley, the Royal Australian Air Force's largest operational base.
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Several Australian films have used Ipswich Queensland for shooting locations, including the 2016 movie Don't Tell and Savages Crossing, The Settlement, The Tree, Mystery Road, 500 Miles and telemovies, Parer's War and Mabo.
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Ipswich Queensland is recognised for its important collection of historic buildings.
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Traditional Ipswich Queensland dwelling has always been a detached home on land, and is frequently portrayed in the paintings of d'Arcy Doyle, however this is changing as modern housing developments increase.
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In 2015, Ipswich Queensland was named in the world's Top 7 most Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum in New York.
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Ipswich Queensland is home to the Safe City camera network, which commenced in 1994.
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Ipswich Queensland has direct access to the Ipswich Queensland Motorway ; the Cunningham Highway ; the Warrego Highway ; the Logan Motorway and its connection to the Pacific Motorway ; and the Centenary Highway.
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Ipswich Queensland Railway Station is a major hub for rail transport.
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Ipswich Queensland has more than 500 parks and conservation estates, including Nerima Gardens, which was designed in consultation with Ipswich Queensland's Japanese sister city, Nerima.
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Ipswich Queensland Council operates a public library and a separate children's library in the new $250 Million Dollar Nicolas Street Precinct upgrade located in the heart of the Ipswich Queensland CBD.
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Ipswich Queensland is noted for its strong contribution to sport at a state and national level.
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Local rugby league club Ipswich Queensland Jets had a stellar 2015 season, seeing the team win their maiden Intrust Super Cup title and take the NRL State Championship.
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