'A public meeting was held last week to arrange for a demonstration in honour of the King's coronation'
05th July 2019 5:07 PM
'About 50 members of the junior Red Cross dressed in their white uniforms with emblem were present as a guard of honour'
02nd July 2019 5:07 PM
Although the day's play honours were even with one game each, Gladstone won the day by beating Rockhampton in the main...
27th May 2019 5:05 PM
'Shortly after his arrival he took a block of scrub land in the Machine Creek area and was one of the early pioneers of...
22nd April 2019 5:04 PM
'In reply, Mrs Friend said that she was delighted to be among the CWA members once again.'
15th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM
'He said he was pleased to see a good gathering, but frankly, considering the number of pupils at the school, he expected...
14th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM
"For the family man: large home close to town, three bedrooms, lounge room, dining room, two sleepouts.”
11th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM
'There was a mighty rush of water estimated at 30,000,000 gallons, which swept through the town reservoir, destroying the...
08th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM
'This, following the good season last year, should considerably stimulate business in the town and reduce unemployment in...
07th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM
'The bride's attendants in their graceful shell-pink nylon frocks with billowing skirts and unusually folded empire-line...
05th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM
"The bride's frock was of French satin featuring a fitting bodice and sleeves appliquéd with Chantilly lace and the...
30th Jan. 2019 5:01 AM
"John is probably the youngest member of any organisation ever to have received this honour.”
29th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
"Her bouquet was of pink antignon and maidenhair fern and she carried a Honiton lace handkerchief, fully sixty years old...
25th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
"The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in ivory flat crepe made on slender lines and trimmed with petals...
24th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
"Fortunately, no human habitation was in its way, and no loss of life occurred, but the catastrophe is a serious one for...
23rd Jan. 2019 5:01 AM
In 1889, a well known circus proprietor died at the Metropolitan Hotel.
18th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1970, water contractors were buying water from the council at $6 per 1000 gallons and selling it to Clinton residents up...
16th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1959, Gladstone council found out space at Town Hall was getting tight.
15th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
This party was well organised and in addition to other forms of entertainment, took a piano out to the island.
11th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1938, fire destroyed the Messrs Friends general merchants building.
10th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
1954: The bride, who was escorted by her father, Mr Jack Draper, wore a gorgeous gown of Chinese silk lace over satin.
09th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1959, The Littlemore Hall, which was handed over to the branch for removal, is now complete and the branch met for the...
08th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1959, about a dozen charming young ladies entered for the Belle of the Ball.
07th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1957, Tannum Sands welcomed a new hall.
03rd Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1958, a local nurse wins Miss Tannum Sands.
01st Jan. 2019 5:01 PM
In 1946, a local fisherman found a man-eating shark in his boat at Auckland Creek.
31st Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
Historian Paulette Flint looks back on Christmas memories while living in the region.
28th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
Memories of Christmas in Gladstone through the years.
26th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1933, there was a picturesque wedding at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
20th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1953, there was a new honour board for the Gladstone Bowling Club.
19th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1937, a wedding of considerable interest was celebrated last Saturday at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
18th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1918, a cyclonic wind was experienced in the Gladstone region.
17th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1905, a 69 year old man dies after a horse accident.
14th Dec. 2018 5:12 AM
In 1958, a beloved resident and former councillor of the Gladstone Town Council was farewelled.
12th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
Back in 1939, two young visitors from Miriam Vale were injured in a car crash.
11th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1950, Mrs Ruby Gertrude McDonald died at Gladstone Hospital.
07th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1967, Gladstone State High school got a new look.
06th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1929, a big storm lashes the Gladstone region.
05th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
Mr Leonard Cowan was a descendant of one of Gladstone's pioneering families, and a native of Gladstone.
04th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1937, a tribute was paid to a fallen comrade.
03rd Dec. 2018 5:12 PM
In 1951, the local Christmas show has a huge cast.
30th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1941, a meeting of air raid wardens had been called at the fire station.
26th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1947, the town celebrated the wedding of Eileen Marina and William Barker.
22nd Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1893, a serious crime was committed at the Metropolitan Hotel on a little girl.
21st Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1901, the 4th race for the Gladstone Sailing Club's cup happened.
20th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1882, a steam launch mail service was launched through The Narrows.
16th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1950, a severe storm hits the Gladstone region early morning.
15th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1933, a well known member of the Gladstone community passed away.
14th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1921, white marble quarries at South Ulam were now in a position to ship south.
12th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
In 1895, a prominent local, who once operated the Diggers Arms Hotel, died in Blackall.
09th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM
