Queen’s Baton arrives in Queensland on home stretch of epic journey to Gold Coast
THE Queen’s Baton has arrived in Queensland on the final stretch of the relay that will see it finally land on the Gold Coast on April 1.
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THE Queen’s Baton has arrived in Queensland on the final stretch of the relay that will see it finally land on the Gold Coast on April 1.
Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones met the Queen’s Baton on Horn Island in the Torres Strait to signify the start of its home stretch of its journey to the Gold Coast.
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The baton arrived in Queensland 32 days out from the Games Opening Ceremony after travelling 230,000km on its 388-day trip around the world.
“It’s been right across the globe and finally the Queen’s Baton is in Queensland in the lead-
up to the Games,” Ms Jones said.
“Now it’s back on Queensland soil here in the Torres Strait, the Queen’s Baton Relay will
continue around the state before the Baton arrives on the Gold Coast on April 1.”
Ms Jones said the relay helped shine a light on ‘some of the real gems’ in our local sporting communities.
“It gives Queenslanders the opportunity to take an active role in the lead-up to a history-
making event,” she said.
“We’ve spent years planning for the Commonwealth Games but now is the time for
Queenslanders to enjoy the ride.”
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The baton will pass through Daisy Hill and Beenleigh before continues on to Tamborine Mountain and Helensvale on April 1.
Ms Jones said 3800 batonbearers throughout Australia will have carried the Baton by
the time the Games open on April 4.
The State Government expects the Games generate $4 billion for Queensland and create about 16,000 jobs.
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