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Townsville was a key WWII Allied logistics hub. New research has uncovered evidence highlighting how vulnerable northern Australia was to infiltration and spying. The suspected Japanese spy landed near a Townsville cattle property, but vanished.Learning Outcomes
• Military History — Reconstructs overlooked regional espionage efforts, offering fresh insight into Australia's home-front vulnerability during WWII.
• Communication & Cognition — Encourages reflection on local memory, surveillance, and how easily appearances can mislead during conflict.
• Strategic Influences — Reveals how geography and infrastructure shaped Australia's defensive importance in the Pacific.
