History Of Ipswich

Ipswich has a rich and colourful history that aided in shaping Queensland. Ipswich has a rich and colourful history that has remarkably helped in making Queensland as it is today. Captain Patrick Logan knew that Ipswich would make a perfect settlement in 1826, when he discovered hills of limestone along the banks of the Bremer River. He was excited by his findings and sent an overseer and five convicts to quarry limestone and to erect a …

…mining, industrial and agricultural base, so that Ipswich is now developing in new directions. It is arguable in what condition Queensland would be in without the support of Ipswich in the areas of defence and transport. But it is clear that Ipswich’s history is quite remarkable and that Ipswich played a key role in the development of Queensland. People can only now ponder on what other achievements Ipswich can concur in the new millennium.