Summary

Original architectural plans for the Townsville Customs House and the Quarantine Station on Magnetic Island. The Brisbane Courier reported on 16 June, 1899 that 'The Works Department have received instructions that the plans of the new Custom-house proposed to be erected at Townsville are to be proceeded with as soon as possible'. Magnetic Island was set aside in 1875 as a quarantine station although it was another ten years before the proper facilities were established at West Point.