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 ...
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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 ...
The Bronze Fire Warning Bell
This bronze fire warning bell has a long history in Gladstone – It was cast in England in 1881 and ...
