TH&C SLSC
QLD/NSW State Border
Coolangatta State School
Cpt. Cook Memorial Lighthouse
WWII Picnic Shelter Greenmount
100
What SLSC was formed in 1911?
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club
100
In 1856, who did surveyors employ to assist with the QLD/NSW border?
Aboriginal
100
What date did Coolangatta State School officially open?
1920
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What year was Point Danger named by Captain Cook?
1770
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British Military troops established the Camp Shelter on Greenmount hill. True or False?
False - the shelter was established by the US Army Personnel
200
In what year was the original timber building replaced?
1936
200
Who was the first NSW Customs Officer?
Thomas Carrick
200
Why was the Government forced to establish the school?
The Spanish influenza epidemic closed the borders and children in Queensland has a place without education
200
The Memorial was built in 1970 to commemorate what anniversary?
The 200th anniversary of Captain Cook's voyage along the East Coast of Australia
200
How many rest camps were there in Coolangatta?
5 rest camps
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What event was run in the 1950's by Doug Roughton?
Hokey Pokey
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In 1919 the Border closed to prevent what disease?
The Spanish Influenza Epidemic
300
The Coolangatta school was relocated due to it's distracting views? True or False
False - the school was relocated due to its increasing enrolments
300
A Laser beam was added to the feature and was a world first. True or False?
True - The lighthouse was the first of 30 countries to trial the laser beam light
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What United States Battalion constructed these shelters?
United States 77th Construction Battalion
400
TH&C is officially recognised as the oldest surf life saving club in Queensland. True or False?
True
400
What date was the current NSW/QLD Border officially opened?
21 January 2001
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Name one item that is still used today?
The old school bell
400
Why was the lighthouse converted back to an electric lamp?
The laser beam proved unsuccessful
400
During the mid-1940's, this same camp area was used for what?
A place for Australian soldiers who had been prisoners of war to recuperate
500
TH&C was formed by two Doctors from Bondi Baths Life Saving Club. True or False
False - TH&C was formed by two Dentists from BondiBaths LSC
500
The Border Marker was built on 21 January 2001 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Federation of Australia. True or False
True
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What is the old school currently being used for today?
Community and Cultural Centre
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What two famous beaches is the lighthouse situated between?
Duranbah (D'bah) and Snapper Rocks
500
This camp area is also known as what?
The Pat Fagan Park
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