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Gladstone jeweller donates $40k in honour of father

See who made the generous donation to the Gladstone Maritime Museum.

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27th Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Gladstone Maritime Museum interior designer Tess Groen-Int-Woud, museum manager Ian Griffiths, Deanna Wassell and president Lindsay Wassell with the new display cabinets purchased through a generous donation of $40,000 from local jeweller Ross Patrick and his wife Rhyll. Picture: Rodney Stevens

The amazing features of new Gladstone Maritime Museum

The facility will shine a spotlight on the region’s rich maritime history.

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06th Nov. 2020 10:11 AM

Gladstone Ports Corporation acting CEO Craig Walker and Gladstone Maritime Museum President Lindsay Wassell with a bell from the HMAS Gladstone II that will be displayed in the new museum.

Hard at work moving Maritime Museum to world-class site

“It’s going to put Gladstone firmly on the maritime map,” Lindsay Wassell.

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22nd Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

Lindsay Wassell at the former Gladstone Maritime Museum.

Historical addition to East Shores 1B project

AN ICONIC piece of Gladstone’s maritime history is the latest addition to be installed at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s...

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14th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

South Tree Lead Light at East Shores 1B development.

Grandson furious Buster's wrecker still on the loose

The grandson of Buster's owner is furious nobody has been brought to justice for damaging the iconic shipwreck.

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14th June 2019 6:06 PM

The grandson of Buster's owner George Robertson (inset) is furious about the damage to the historic wreck.

New landmark to shine a light on region's industrial history

New cultural landmark to to show off Gladstone's history.

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02nd Jan. 2018 4:01 AM

KEEPING COOL: Tracey and Hunter, 1, Gravett are spending the day under the sprinklers at East Shores.

Lismore by the sea

"THIS project will give the opportunity for more people in our community to appreciate and experience our unique naval...

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27th Aug. 2017 5:08 AM

The Langley Brothers fleet that North Coast Steam Navigation Co took over in 1925 included Dorrigo.

Tribute honouring 'forgotten' seafarers

A permanent memorial to merchant mariners and their lores is taking shape at Point Danger.

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15th May 2017 12:05 AM

RECOGNITION: SEQ Vindicatrix and MN Mariners Association members celebrate the start of a merchant seafarers memorial at Point Danger.

Burnett Heads Pilot Station storage sheds need new home

A COMMUNITY campaign to save a piece of Burnett Heads history is under way.

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19th May 2016 9:05 AM

Decision to sink HMAS Sydney and Tobruk 'a great loss'

THE Department of Defence has announced that decommissioned vessels, Tobruk and Sydney, will be offered to states and...

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12th April 2016 10:04 AM

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