August 23, 2016

Gympie – the town that saved Queensland

In 1867 one man’s search for personal fortune made the history books ...

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August 21, 2016

Flash of lightning gave birth to ‘The World’

It was a flash of lightning on Christmas Eve 1871 that led ...

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August 20, 2016

Annie seeks lost love on the goldfields

 A German-born woman turned into a ‘crazy cat lady’ when she followed ...

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August 16, 2016

How the EK Healy cup challenge began

When the Ipswich suburb of Booval lost its beloved Mills Cup to ...

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August 16, 2016

Dark day for mines rescue

Throughout 100 years of rescues, the darkest day for the Queensland Mines ...

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August 12, 2016

Flood of memories 100 years after Clermont disaster

Clermont’s Gold and Coal Festival will have a significant historical focus this ...

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July 20, 2016

Pit ponies a beloved part of Collinsville coal story

At the heart of Collinsville’s mining history is the story of the ...

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July 20, 2016

Memories of Mary Kathleen

Between the years 1956-1963 and 1974-1983 Mary Kathleen was a bustling mining ...

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