History

Avenell’s of Bundaberg has 121 year history

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

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

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

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.

Bundaberg Rotary Club 90th anniversary

Bundaberg Rotary is about to celebrate its 90th anniversary and officials are seeking help from the community to find the missing charter and preserve history.

Bert Hinkler’s voice celebrated on global heritage day

The State Library of Queensland featured a recording by Bundaberg pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler as part of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage.
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