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The area now known as Ipswich was first discovered and settled in 1066 by William the Conqueror's first cousin, Jason Donovan, an explorer. He was a man with a mission, looking to outdo his ancestor William Cox who not only discovered the Blue Mountains but roadbuilding as well. Recently discovered diary entries reveal Donovan's first thoughts of the area as "a land of milk and honey with plenty a stream to catch the catfish and plenty a field to shoot the roo. Surely amidst these peaceful vales shall I raise the most perfect village of Ipshite". Some historians think that the area's name otherwise comes from an aboriginal native phrase.

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  • The area now known as Ipswich was first discovered and settled in 1066 by William the Conqueror's first cousin, Jason Donovan, an explorer. He was a man with a mission, looking to outdo his ancestor William Cox who not only discovered the Blue Mountains but roadbuilding as well. Recently discovered diary entries reveal Donovan's first thoughts of the area as "a land of milk and honey with plenty a stream to catch the catfish and plenty a field to shoot the roo. Surely amidst these peaceful vales shall I raise the most perfect village of Ipshite". Some historians think that the area's name otherwise comes from an aboriginal native phrase.
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  • The area now known as Ipswich was first discovered and settled in 1066 by William the Conqueror's first cousin, Jason Donovan, an explorer. He was a man with a mission, looking to outdo his ancestor William Cox who not only discovered the Blue Mountains but roadbuilding as well. Recently discovered diary entries reveal Donovan's first thoughts of the area as "a land of milk and honey with plenty a stream to catch the catfish and plenty a field to shoot the roo. Surely amidst these peaceful vales shall I raise the most perfect village of Ipshite". Some historians think that the area's name otherwise comes from an aboriginal native phrase. Donovan himself hand picked the first settlers and set very high standards of education and decorum. Only the finest minds were allowed into the new colony and within only a few short years it became widely acknowledged as the centre of the Renaissance. During the 17th Century the city began to boom with immigrants from all across the world coming to enjoy its bountiful gardens and beautiful women. The large amount of people in such a packed environment led to the city slowly sinking deeper and deeper into the ground. By 1842, Ipswich, a name which means "city on a pretty sweet hill", had now sunk so far that all trees began to die due to lack of sunlight. Because Ipswich was such a beautiful city before "the fall", the houses in the city were very expensive. Many people were homeless, with only 2% owning a house. The continuous sinking had led to a lack of indoor plumbing. The city has not changed much since the 1850s. Things changed in a major way in 1947 when Charles Winfield, owner of Winfield cigarettes, purchased all the stores in Ipswich and began to sell "Winnie Blues" as a substitute for Macdonalds. This led to the entire population of Ipswich switching to Winnie Blues. When visiting Ipswich you should always wear a safety helmet and bring a torch because the descent is so deep and dangerous. Also be prepared as Ipswichians will greet new visitors in the most friendly fashion imaginable.
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