Report on an archaeological and educational project at the Eureka Hotel, Hervey Range, Townsville

Abstract

This project was an archaeological and historical investigation into the Eureka Hotel, Hervey Range, Townsville. It was initiated by Judith Jensen (Heritage Services Officer within the Library of Thuringowa City Council) and directed by Dr Shelley Greer and Dr David Roe from the School of Anthropology, Archaeology & Sociology, James Cook University. Funding was obtained from the ‘Queensland Stories’ program of the State Library of Queensland to support the participation of Year 11 Ancient History students and staff from Thuringowa and Kirwan State High Schools. Students from James Cook University supervised secondary students in the field.