Ingham, Queensland
Ingham is a town in North
Queensland,
Australia. It is situated approximately 110km north of the city of
Townsville and is part of the Great Green Way region of North Queensland.
Ingham is situated on the
Herbert River and has a district population of 13,000 people. Approximately 40
km west of the township is the
Girringun National Park, which includes the
Wallaman Falls, often cited as being the highest single-drop
waterfall in Australia.
Ingham is mainly known for sugar cane farming and the largest sugar mill in the southern hemisphere,
Victoria sugar mill, which is owned by
CSR Limited and is located close to the town.
*Sugar Cane
*Cattle
*Timber
*Fishing
*Tourism
The Australian-Italian festival is held every year in Ingham. It is one of the most popular events held in Ingham, and nearly the entire of North Queensland. The Australian-Italian festival celebrates the culture background that Ingham has, which can be dated back many years.
During the first World War, the Italians in Ingham were captured and held in detention centres, until after the war, when they were released. A ceremony was held in honour of an Italian's death, through a parade in the central streets.
During the Australian-Italian festival, many Italians venture south to celebrate this famous event, marking the cultural tie between members of Ingham and Italy.
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Ingham region - Great Green Way*
HinchinbrookNQ website*
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
