Rum, whether it’s white or dark, is a universal drink. On every continent, in one way or another, it’s influenced the course of history. It’s aided weary soldiers, fuelled military coups, and been used to sway electoral voters. It helped prevent mutiny on pirate ships...
Words by Nikki Sorbello and Alice Thompson Food and drink has the ability to take us back in time. Memories of our grandmother’s cooking. The treats from a school fete. A sausage sizzle by the beach. Some will remember when milk was delivered, with foil lids that were...
Memory Lane By Ross Peddlesden Did you know that Bundaberg once had a Chinatown? If you did, do you know where it was? The next time you travel down Bourbong Street, past Tantitha Street, heading towards Toonburra Street, have a look around. Then try to imagine shops...
WORDS BY ROSS PEDDLESDEN “The City of Bundaberg and District donates the first Spitfire from Queensland in memory of the late Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler, also in admiration of the Royal Airforce fighter squadrons. Respectfully suggest name plate ‘City of Bundaberg...
WORDS BY ROSS PEDDLESDEN If you’ve driven down Dr May’s Road or over Dr May’s Crossing at Coonarr, have you ever wondered who Dr May was? Perhaps you walked or swam across to Dr May’s Island in the mouth of the Elliott River? Dr Thomas May came to Bundaberg in 1879...
BY ROSS PEDDLESDEN Next time you go to Mon Repos, or travel from Bundaberg to Bargara, have a look at the old stone walls you see there. They weren’t put there by large machinery. They were hand built on blood, sweat and tears. They’re the ‘Kanaka walls’; built by...