Queensland National Bank building at Stanthorpe, ca. 1872 (5077470692)

Photographer: William Boag
Location: Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia
Description: Bank building is constructed of timber with a shingle roof. Double wooden entry doors are at the front and side of the building and a stone chimney is at the back. J. Turnbull Chemist and Druggist occupies the shop next to the bank.
Stanthorpe is the commercial centre of the Granite Belt in Queensland. The region is unique for its wide seasonal variations, occasionally snowing in winter. The name Stanthorpe comes from the Latin word 'stannum', meaning tin, and the English word 'thorp' meaning village. The town grew around a coaching station established in 1857 and boomed in 1872 when tin was discovered near Quart Pot Creek. Fruit growing and winemaking are the two main industries in Stanthorpe today. (Information taken from: UBD Queensland Country Link Street & Travel Directory - 15 ed.)
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