"Charters Towers" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after W. S. E. M. Charters, the Gold Commissioner. Towers refers to conical hills in the area. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Charters Towers}} Charters Towers
  1. A gold mining town and larger local government area (Charters Towers Region) in northern Queensland, Australia. Categories (place): Places in Australia, Places in Queensland, Towns in Australia, Towns in Queensland
    Sense id: en-Charters_Towers-en-name-RGPPQ0yI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Local government areas of Australia

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