Tag: Rook Walk
History group looks to future as century landmark celebrations wrap up
THE final chapter in the centenary celebration of Mount Gambier's Rook Walk was held Monday as a time capsule was buried, ready to be...
Rook Walk centenary event
HUNDREDS of school children and community members assembled at the historic Rook Walk overlooking the Blue Lake to celebrate its centenary on Tuesday.
The 10ft...
‘Symbol of hope’ stands test of time
DESCENDANTS of the Rook family were among those in attendance at the Rook Walk centenary event on Tuesday morning.
Susan Chamie travelled from Sydney to...
Historic Rook Walk centenary event
HUNDREDS of school children and community members assembled at the historic Rook Walk overlooking the Crater Lakes precinct yesterday to commemorate its centenary.
Many dressed...
Rook Walk centenary celebrated
TODAY marks exactly 100 years since more than 2000 people assembled at the Blue Lake to build the Rook Walk in the largest day...
Historic Rook Walk anniversary to be celebrated
THE 100th anniversary of Rook Walk - the largest working bee in the city's history - will be celebrated this week.
Mount Gambier came...
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...
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...
People power stands test of time
ROME was not built in a day - but nearly 100 years ago the Rook Walk overlooking Mount Gambier's Crater Lakes was.
The walkway alongside...