In January 1942 the command structure was re-organised , and RAAF Townsville became North - Eastern Area Headquarters RAAF .
While the Australian government adopted this as a loose principle , it was always intended to hold Townsville as a military base north of this line .
In January 1942 the command structure was re-organised , and Townsville   became North - Eastern Area Headquarters RAAF .
While the Australian government adopted this as a loose principle , it was always intended to hold Townsville as a military base north of this line .