LOCATION.
In the latter part of the 19th century,
the discovery of GOLD unleashed a massive gold rush to Charters Towers,
which soon become the second largest city in Queensland. Gold harvested
during its heydays was over six million ounces but with lower production, the
city gradually lost its lure. Today it has the grandeur of a bygone era
maintained in its original splendor, reflected in the fine architecture
reminiscent of the of late 19th century/early 20th century.
Charters Towers bears the name of
Charters - the Gold Commissioner for that area during the early discovery days.
Gold is still mined at Charters Towers as
new technology has made the old mines profitable to exploit. Cattle raching
which commenced prior to the gold rush, still continues.
VISIT OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE - MD 201 - Q2.
Visit
the site of MD201 Q2 by clicking on the District logo. The logo shows MD
201 - made up of of Australia and Papua New Guinea. The shaded area in
black is our District 201-Q2.
The Kangaroo stands for Australia the Crocodile represents the State of
Queensland. The Bird of Paradise on the right is the national emblem of Papua
New Guinea.
MD201-Q2 is one of the few districts in Lions that cover two countries - makes
our work that much more interesting.
Our District this Lionistic year (2003/2004) has as its District
Governor Ms.
Beryl Ahern. Her slogan is Fun and Service go hand in hand - the intention
being to encourage Lions to go back to having some fun whilst working for
their community. A visit will bring you up to date on all our activities and
plans/projects for the future.
IN APPRECIATION
In
recognition of the contribution of the Lions Clubs of Turkey, especially Lion
Dr. Enzar Tore, in providing free web page hosting for Lions Clubs everywhere,
the Lions Club of CHARTERS TOWERS GOLD CITY proudly displays the flag of
Turkey on our site.
Click on the flag to go to the web site of Lion Dr. Enzar's home club - the
Lions Club of Canakkale.
As an extension to the
Turkish Lions' contribution, the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club of MD 201 Q1
(Australia) offer assistance to Lions Clubs who want to take advantage of the
Turkish Lions offer, but are not familiar with web publishing. They've already
set up many sites for Lions Clubs world-wide, using Lionwap.
If your club wants to be on the internet, and would like some help, leave a
message in the Ekibin Guest Book by clicking on the image above. This is a FREE
SERVICE, so you don't spend a cent for their work. As Lionwap is also FREE, this
means you get a web site that you NEVER have to pay for. - Is that a deal or
what?
All your Club has to do it have some-one update and maintain your page, which
needs not take more than a few minutes each month. The Ekibin Lions will even
give you some tips on that!
