Tag: history
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MARKING 150 years since the last convict ship arrived in Australia, The Royal Australian Mint's Rascals and Ratbags Roadshow landed in Mount Gambier Tuesday.
A...
True pioneer story inspires author
GROWING up on a farm in Kalangadoo, Simon Bryant always had a fascination with the history of the South East.
His interest was piqued when he...
Rook Walk centenary event
THE Mount Gambier History Group and Mount Gambier City Council have called on the community to share stories of their family history to celebrate...
Statewide trial to reveal abuse history
A SCHEME that allows individuals to discover if their partner has a history of violence has been welcomed by the region's peak domestic violence service ahead of its statewide trial rollout later this year.
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Researcher digs up mining past
A FORMER Mount Gambier man has felt a sense of vindication for the historian profession after being awarded an Order of Australia medal on...
Grand home restoration a labour of love
STEPPING through the grand doors of Lowan homestead, you are instantly immersed in a chapter of yesteryear.
Grandeur design, expert craftsman and timeless elegance are...
Netball: Lock hits historic milestone
SARAH Lock has made history as the first East Gambier netballer to reach the 300-game milestone.
Lock played her 300th game at McDonald Park recently...
Rook Walk celebrated during history festival
THE Mount Gambier Library will participate in South Australia's History Festival during May to celebrate the region's historical places, people and events.
The library's focus...
Wartime insight
SAINT Martins Lutheran College Year 10 humanities students gained insight into the various theatres of war during a recent tour of the Mount Gambier...
Greyhounds: City cup come a long way in 37-year race history
WITH Group Listed status and $15,000 to the winner, the 2018 Mount Gambier Cup has come a long way since its inaugural running at...
150 year celebration
YAHL Primary School students will take a step back in time this year as they celebrate the school's 150th anniversary.
Holding various events and activities...
Football: Demon fired up for historic night
SOUTH Gambier Football Club's Nicolle Orr will make history tonight when she becomes the first female head coach in the Limestone Coast Women's Football...
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Archers in fine form
SUNDAY’S outdoor archery competition at Blue Lake Archer’s Corriedale Park range saw two archers breaking out of their handicap ratings and a pair of...
