Rockhampton and Rannes, both established on riverbanks in Central Queensland, share a history shaped by the Fitzroy and Don rivers. This article traces the historic flooding of these two waterways — one at Rockhampton the other at Rannes — focusing … Read More
Some of us have the privilege of meeting and getting to know our grandparents. I was fortunate to meet all four of my grandparents and to get to know each one, to some extent, even from afar. This story is … Read More
The feature photograph, taken in 1973, shows my grandmother, uncle and a visitor inspecting a prickly pear tree on my grandmother’s property at Rannes, 104 kilometres southwest of Rockhampton, Central Queensland. This huge pear tree is an ominous reminder of … Read More
Westwood’s first ANZAC Day ceremony was held on 25 April 1996. It was organised by the Westwood Progress Association Inc to coincide with the dedication of the (then) newly erected Westwood War Memorial. Fitzroy Shire Councillor Vince Reynolds was Master … Read More
Recently, I posted on Facebook a photograph of my great-grandparents’ house on their property “Mons”, Rannes, Central Queensland. To my surprise, the photograph generated a huge response, especially when I posted it on Vintage Queensland and Central Queensland Old Pictures … Read More
