LOCAL HISTORY WITH BETTY LAVER – BALCOMBA PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Dr. Fletcher opened up Balcomba Maternity Hospital on the corner of Roseberry Street and Oaka Lane in 1920. This had previously been the home ...
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Ernest Lone’s Funeral – by Betty Laver
Ernest Lone’s funeral coming up William St 1919 Ernie’s grandparents Richard & Lydia Lone were the lighthouse keepers at Gatcombe Heads for ...
The Lone Date Palm – by Betty Laver
The lone palm tree, near the site where the Clinton Hotel was built. In August 1877, Laurens Janson bought a small parcel ...
The Embassy Theatre – by Betty Laver
After Trevor Upton started showing movies at the newly built Town Hall, the Gladstone Theatres Ltd opened the Embassy Theatre ...
The Young Australian Hotel before 1900 – by Betty Laver
Before 1900 three hotels had opened their doors as the greatly increased arrivals of passengers through the port of Gladstone ...
