Tag: history
1978 KE55 Toyota Corolla
A TOYOTA Corolla collecting dust in a backyard garage immediately caught Millicent resident David Tully’s attention when he and his wife collected a dining...
Kidney transplant study ‘on right path’ to preserve organs
A YOUNG man's legacy continues to make waves in ground-breaking kidney transplant research made possible by a fundraiser held in his honour.
Mount Gambier man...
Yahl history linked to memorial hall
CENTENARY celebrations will be held for the iconic Yahl Memorial Hall last weekend, with organisers expecting four generations of residents to attend the 100th...
Boandik family story shared with nation
ONE Boandik family has been recognised across the nation after their extensive history was published in the Indigenous Australian Dictionary of Biography.
Boandik elder Aunty...
Cyclist highlights long chain of sporting achievements
CYCLING has been a life-long passion for Mount Gambier's Allan Dowdell.
At 91 years of age he seen a lot of changes in the sport.
He...
Williams makes history through Open club championship win
NATHAN 'Schnitzel' Williams has done what no Penola golfer has been able to do previously - defeat Ian 'Jock' Agnew in the final of...
Roman empire explore in school holiday activities
THE empire that shaped the world is helping transform Limestone Coast children's perspective this school holidays with a host of ancient Roman themed activities...
Great Air Race images discovered
A RECENT Border Watch feature retracing the 50th anniversary of the 1919 Great Air Race has led to the discovery of a historic photograph...
Emma picks up pieces to view a Lego house
A LIMESTONE Coast woman is one of 100 lucky applicants worldwide to be selected for an exclusive tour of the birthplace of Lego bricks...
Milestone coach celebrated
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers have been the success story of Australian basketball for much of the last decade.
Under the tutelage of head coach Richard...
1954 FJ Holden
THIS 1954 FJ Holden continues to preserve the classical "old car smell" with over 50 years of original features maintained by owner Raymond Leigh.
Forever...
South East history frames avid photographer’s life
MOUNT Gambier has lost one of its community treasures following the death of World War II veteran and renowned photographer Eric Arthur OAM.
Mr Arthur...
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2024 Mount Gambier Medieval Fair
HUNDREDS flocked to the Mount Gambier Showgrounds over the weekend as part of the Fantasty Medieval Fair.
Many dressed to impress where attendees had...
