At head of title: 175th commemorative edition. Queanbeyan is a city of champions in every sense – from community service to regional leaders, sport to industry, artistic endeavours to cultural pursuits. Produced to mark the occasion of the 175th anniversary of Queanbeyan’s official proclamation as a Township, this book is intended as a pictorial celebration, an illustrative social history reflecting Queanbeyan’s journey and revealing something of the spirit that forged the town, the bravery and tenacity that shaped it and the initiative that continues to develop it.