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Allora State School turns 150

MARKING a milestone not met by many, Allora State School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this Friday and Saturday

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26th April 2017 11:04 AM

Allora State School students David Harris, Ron Gwynne, David Blackburn & Joe Whitton were winners of the prestigious Garland Cup in 1948, a relay award for school sports .

150th anniversary of Islanders marked for November

PROGRESS is ramping up on recommendations to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of South Sea Islanders in...

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20th March 2017 5:03 PM

Joe Eggmolesse and George Seymour discuss how the 150th anniversary of the arrival of South Sea Islanders to Maryborough should be recognised.

Steam train treat for Ipswich commuters

QUEENSLAND Rail has marked 150 years of rail with a surprise steam train journey for morning commuters.

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31st July 2015 11:07 AM

The 1079 steam train, better known as "Bety", pulled seven carriages into Ipswich station at 7am this morning.

Schneider and Dickfos families to mark 150 years in Qld

NEXT month marks a special time for many families – 150 years since the arrival of the Schneider and Dickfos families in...

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18th July 2015 6:07 AM

FAMILY TIES: Johann Dickfos arrived at Moreton Bay with his second wife Dorothea Runge, and their five children on February 14, 1866. The family settled at Coleyville. This photo hangs in the Harrisville museum.

Sophie and Golden Land voyages to M'boro to be celebrated

IN MAY, Maryborough will host its annual Immigration Celebration to celebrate the 150th and 140th years since the arrival...

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16th March 2015 8:03 AM

In May, Maryborough will host its annual Immigration Celebration, which is held to celebrate the 150th and 140th years since the arrival of immigration vessels to the region.

Secret menu for Hervey Bay's 150th birthday dinner

HERVEY Bay’s 150th birthday celebrations are creeping up and tickets to the dinner at the Hervey Bay Community Centre on...

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20th Sept. 2013 5:09 AM

Do you have some old photos to share with us?

READERS have started sharing their old photos of the Fraser Coast with us for a book of historic photos.

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18th Sept. 2013 5:09 AM

Kath Williams celebrates her 17th birthday with her future husband Dick Winterflood on the beach at Scarness in 1935.

Dozens brave the rain to celebrate 150th anniversary

IT WAS established during wild weather, so it was fitting that the heavens opened on the 150th anniversary celebrations of...

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18th Feb. 2013 9:02 AM

Moderator of the Maryborough Presbyterian Church Reverend Wallace Brown and State moderator the Right Reverend David Niven prior to the service commemorating 150 years of the Presbyterian Church in Maryborough.