History

Looking back at Bundaberg Christmases past

27 December 2019

Bundaberg Christmases past were similar to today in some respects, with last-minute gift shopping a theme through the ages.

1936 opening of Hinkler Monument

14 December 2019

The monument to Bert Hinkler which holds pride of place in the centre of Buss Park attracted pomp and ceremony when it was officially opened 83 years ago.

Avenell’s of Bundaberg has 121 year history

6 December 2019

From the moment you stop outside Avenell’s of Bundaberg and look in their window, you are transported into a Christmas Wonderland with a 121 year tradition.

Kennedy Bridge 120th anniversary

25 November 2019

The Kennedy Bridge in Bundaberg is 120 years old today, having been opened on 25 November 1899 amid "pomp and circumstance".

Bert Hinkler: letters home from the front

11 November 2019

An undeniable sense of adventure and love of aviation thrust infamous pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler in to the midst of World War I.

Mistake corrected for fallen Booyal WW1 soldier

11 November 2019

Fallen First World War soldier, Lance Corporal Frederick Stanley Salmoni has finally been provided due recognition with the misspelling of his name on the Gin Gin Cenotaph corrected after almost 100 years.

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