Photos, videos and docs of Gillian Everett, with the keywords: "History"

94/365 2026 a story of John Oxley

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:27:14 +0000

At the bicentenary celebration on Saturday 20th October 2018, two (double sided) information boards were unveiled on either side of the memorial. The information boards tell a summary of both his life and of his expeditions to find the inland sea, how Harrington Village was started and the naming of the Manning River which Oxley called a Lake, at Harrington, at the entrance of the Manning River. The inscription says:— "In honor of Oxley, who, in 1818, explored the country from Bathurst to Port Macquarie. During this expedition he discovered Liverpool Plains and ranges, the Peel River, Mount Severn, overlooking Port Macquarie, and the Manning River, which he crossed here on October 22, 1818." The commemoration tablet was donated by Mr. George S. Hill, of Bungay. This is embodied in a concrete structure rising about 5½ feet, surmounted by an anchor from H.M.S. Tomahawk..."

The Memorial was unveiled September 14, 1929.
The Oxley park is adjacent to Club Harrington, on the bank of the Manning River in Harrington, NSW Australia.
www.monumentaustralia.org/search/display/113157-john-oxley-

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2026 theme memorabilia
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Caloundra Lighthouse

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 02:07:39 +0000

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The Caloundra Lighthouses, constructed in 1896 and 1968 respectively, provide a rare opportunity for comparison and demonstrate the evolution in marine navigation along the Queensland coast over 100 years.

Twenty years before the existence of the first light (Moreton Bay Pile Light, Brisbane), a deep water shipping lane into Moreton Bay and the Port of Brisbane known as the North West Channel, was sounded. The channel went from Caloundra Head along the eastern shore of Bribie Island and soon became the most used entry into the port. In shipping terms this made Caloundra’s position strategically important…

The old Caloundra Head Lighthouse is the oldest building in Caloundra…

The precinct was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2010.

Bulgaria

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:44 +0000

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from my old stamp album.

The first Bulgarian postage stamp was issued in 1879.

When the Second Bulgarian Empire collapsed in 1396, all the Bulgarian territories south of the Danube River became a principality within the Ottoman Empire. The Bulgarian struggle for independence during the 18th and 19th Centuries led to the April Uprising in 1876. The brutality of the Ottomans, in putting down the uprising, resulted in the Russian Empire declaring war on the Ottoman Empire in 1876. The Russian forces, with the aid of many Bulgarian soldiers, were victorious.

On March 3, 1878, as a result of the Treaty of San Stefano, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro became independent kingdoms, and Bulgaria became an autonomous principality within the Ottoman Empire. The self-governing Principality of Bulgaria would not actually be free of Ottoman external control until October 5, 1908, when it became the Kingdom (or Tsardom) of Bulgaria.

Of course, Bulgaria has an impressive (recorded) history, dating back to the 5th Century B.C., as part of the Ancient Greek geographical area known as Thrace, the Thracian province of the Roman Empire, and even as an Empire in its own right. These historical roots have been well documented on the postage stamps of Bulgaria.
www.stamp-collecting-world.com/bulgarianstamps.html

After World War II Bulgaria became one of states of the socialist bloc under the leadership of the Soviet Union.

On 1st January 2007 Bulgaria became a member of the European Union.

SHC44 Butterflies Bulgaria

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:40 +0000

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... from my old stamp album, page in PiP.

The first Bulgarian postage stamp was issued in 1879.

When the Second Bulgarian Empire collapsed in 1396, all the Bulgarian territories south of the Danube River became a principality within the Ottoman Empire. The Bulgarian struggle for independence during the 18th and 19th Centuries led to the April Uprising in 1876. The brutality of the Ottomans, in putting down the uprising, resulted in the Russian Empire declaring war on the Ottoman Empire in 1876. The Russian forces, with the aid of many Bulgarian soldiers, were victorious.

On March 3, 1878, as a result of the Treaty of San Stefano, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro became independent kingdoms, and Bulgaria became an autonomous principality within the Ottoman Empire. The self-governing Principality of Bulgaria would not actually be free of Ottoman external control until October 5, 1908, when it became the Kingdom (or Tsardom) of Bulgaria.

Of course, Bulgaria has an impressive (recorded) history, dating back to the 5th Century B.C., as part of the Ancient Greek geographical area known as Thrace, the Thracian province of the Roman Empire, and even as an Empire in its own right. These historical roots have been well documented on the postage stamps of Bulgaria.
www.stamp-collecting-world.com/bulgarianstamps.html

After World War II Bulgaria became one of states of the socialist bloc under the leadership of the Soviet Union.

On 1st January 2007 Bulgaria became a member of the European Union.

1888 Jacaranda House

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:08:31 +0000

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Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia

The Wallace sawmill in Bain Street provided much of the timber for the early buildings in Wauchope, including Jacaranda House 1888.
1888
The Australian Joint Stock Bank transferred from the shop premises beside the Hastings Hotel to the building in Cameron Street. (Now "Jacaranda House", the home of Mr. Neils Brown and family). This branch closed in 1897.
mnclibrary.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Wauchope-Fir...
The stylish, distinctive building was formerly the headquarters of the Hastings Co-op, and then became a hub for the town’s creative activities.
The building now has a studio for yoga and pilates classes, as well as therapy rooms, and the Wellness Collective.

Mill Place

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 03:43:46 +0000

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Fenwick’s Sawmill, steam operated, originally traded as Canadian Saw Mills. It was established by the Fenwick Brothers and Robert Morrish in 1908. It closed in 2000, and the area was redeveloped in 2006 as a sustainable community project.
Mill Place continues to develop as a precinct for the use and benefit of the Cooroy community, in Queensland.

TSC Machinery

Dad's medals

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 03:08:06 +0000

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6th (ARMOURED) DIVISION 1939-1945
September 1940 - Divisional Headquarters formed in the UK.
United Kingdom: 12.9.40 - 8.11.42
At Sea: 8.11.42 - 22.11.42
North Africa: 22.11.42 - 18.3.44
Italy: 18.3.44 - 8.5.45
Austria: 8.5.45 - 31.8.45

Have Fun

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:14:35 +0000

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Pat O'Brien's was established in 1933 in St. Peter Street, New Orleans. The famous Hurricane drink was created mid 40s.

Pat was born 1894 Benson Harrison O'Brien in Tennessee, and his father of the same name was born 1848 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, an Engineer, who had emigrated to Montreal in Canada by 1873.

Under the management of George Oechsner Jr., Pat O'Brien's quickly became the most popular bar in New Orleans.

TSC St Patrick's Day.
We visited the famous bar in 1982 and they gave us the glass as a souvenir :-)

www.patobriens.com/patobriens/havefun/our_story.asp

325/365 Noosa Shire Council Chambers

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 02:45:46 +0000

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This served In Pomona, Queensland, as the Council office from 1910 to 1980. A historic and characterful town in the Noosa Hinterland, at the base of Mount Cooroora, an ancient volcanic plug. When strolling around Pomona it is interesting to imagine life in the early pioneering days. The railway station was for many years the heart of the town. The North Coast Railway between Yandina and Cooran opened in 1891.

By 1910 the Shire of Noosa had a population of 2000. The first local government election was in April with James Duke elected as the first Shire Chairman. There was divided opinion about whether to establish the office in Cooroy or Pomona. After a referendum Pomona became the shire centre.

In 1910 the Shire boasted about half a mile of gravelled road and only six bridges. The balance of traffic (mostly bullock teams) just followed tracks through the scrub.

Today it is a charming country town with many interesting buildings, and the street names are very aptly named…

Pottery Street, Church Street, Rectory Street, Factory Street, Mill Street, School Street, Mountain Street, Station Street, etc.

QWERTY Keyboard

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 03:13:50 +0000

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The arrangement of characters on a QWERTY keyboard was designed in 1868 by Christopher Sholes, the inventor of the typewriter. According to popular myth, Sholes arranged the keys in their odd fashion to prevent jamming on mechanical typewriters by separating commonly used letter combinations.
webopedia.com/TERM/Q/QWERTY_keyboard.html

Shallow DoF
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The Alphabet Site - Q

Maryborough architecture

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:02:06 +0000

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Taken en route home, after a trip to Point Vernon for a few days.

Maryborough was founded in 1847, was proclaimed a municipality in 1861, and became a city in 1905. During the second half of the 1800s, the city was a major port of entry to immigrants arriving in Queensland from all parts of the world.

The name was derived from the Mary River which was named in 1847 after Lady Mary Lennox (1790–1847) the wife of Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, then Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Wikipedia

TSC2 Windows

Maryborough School of Arts

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:25:50 +0000

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In Kent Street, a two storeyed masonry building opposite the City Hall. It was constructed in 1887-8 to the design of Melbourne and Adelaide architect, John Harry Grainger. It replaced the first Maryborough School of Arts which was a small brick building constructed in 1861 soon after the establishment of a local School of Arts committee in 1860.

Maryborough was founded in 1847, was proclaimed a municipality in 1861, and became a city in 1905. During the second half of the 1800s, the city was a major port of entry to immigrants arriving in Queensland from all parts of the world.

The name was derived from the Mary River which was named in 1847 after Lady Mary Lennox (1790–1847) the wife of Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, then Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Wikipedia

TSC Doors

Photos taken 19 March 2015, en route to home after a few days up in
Hervey Bay :-)

Maryborough

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:26:33 +0000

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Adelaide Street, taken en route home, after a trip to point Vernon for a few days.

Maryborough was founded in 1847, was proclaimed a municipality in 1861, and became a city in 1905. During the second half of the 1800s, the city was a major port of entry to immigrants arriving in Queensland from all parts of the world.

The name was derived from the Mary River which was named in 1847 after Lady Mary Lennox (1790–1847) the wife of Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, then Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Wikipedia

Maryborough

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:26:21 +0000

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City Hall Maryborough Entrance

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:23:24 +0000

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City Hall Maryborough

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:10:51 +0000

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Completed in 1908, Queensland architects Hall and Dods.

Maryborough was founded in 1847, was proclaimed a municipality in 1861, and became a city in 1905. During the second half of the 1800s, the city was a major port of entry to immigrants arriving in Queensland from all parts of the world.

The name was derived from the Mary River which was named in 1847 after Lady Mary Lennox (1790–1847) the wife of Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, then Governor of the colony of New South Wales.
Wikipedia

Close up in first comment.

TSC2 Doors

City Hall Maryborough

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:49:56 +0000

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Abell Point Marina

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:23:09 +0000

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We travelled with Cruise Whitsundays from Hamilton Island, via Daydream Island to Abell Point. The impressive marina has at least doubled in size since the last time we visited.

An outline history of the marina is in the first comment. The first settler and land owner of the area now known as Airlie Beach was Thomas Abell, from Herefordshire in England.

With direct access to the Whitsundays 74 Islands and Great Barrier Reef, Abell Point Marina is located in Airlie Beach, North Queensland, 30 minutes from Proserpine Airport or a ferry transfer from Hamilton Island Airport. Protected by its uniquely designed iconic breakwater, Abell Point Marina is the largest marina of its type in Australia, giving it the well earned reputation as the tourism, transport and recreation hub of the Whitsundays region.

marinasguide.com.au/premium/qldabelpoint.htm

Whitsundays July 2014

Abell Point Marina

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:21:33 +0000

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Wreck of SS Dicky

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 02:27:02 +0000

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Steamer SS Dicky was shipwrecked on a Caloundra beach which was named after her. The ship sailed from Rockhampton and as it arrived to clear Caloundra Head it met lashing rain and cyclonic winds that sent the ship on her beam ends. Captain James Beattie was forced to beach the ship to avoid hitting the rocks off Moffat Beach.
On 4th February 1893 at 10.35 am the ship grounded stern first on the beach. The Marine Board of Queensland tribunal concluding the Captain showed lack of judgement in not successfully weathering Caloundra Head, for which his licence was suspended for three months.
Dicky Beach is a suburb of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, located within the Caloundra urban centre.
The area was named after the iron steamboat, the SS Dicky, which ran aground during heavy seas in 1893. It was refloated, but again, heavy seas turned the ship about and back onto the sand where it remains to this day. Dicky Beach remains the only recreational beach in the world to be named after a shipwreck.
Dicky Beach is a patrolled beach, and is home to the Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club. It has been awarded numerous awards, including the 'DHL Queensland Surf Life Saving Club of the Year' in 2009.