Phillip Taylor was born at Gladstone Base Hospital in 1953 and has lived here ever since.
“Some of my earliest memories include attending South Gladstone State School, and being taught by my favourite teacher Dolly Robson. Dolly was my Maths teacher. I then moved to Central School, where I became involved with rugby league, and trained with some well-known local coaches by the names of Eric Winc, Mick Ole, and Mr Rinquet (nicknamed Paddles). We won the competition in the five stone team whilst we were there,” said Mr Taylor.
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