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North Bribie Island During WWII
North Bribie Island was seen as the front door to the Brisbane Line
hence it was very important during World War II for Australia.
$22 Caloundra's Lighthouses Children's ed.
Caloundra’s Lighthouses – Children’s Edition
This simply written pictorial book is aimed at Primary School children who are studying the local history of their community.
$20 Caloundra's Rustic Cabin
The Rustic Cabin at Caloundra turnoff was built in 1929. Daisy Johnson, the original joint owner, ran the business for 49 years. Another 6 owners have continued the business. In 2011, Sue Joseph, renovated the Rustic Cabin and renamed it after its original owner. “Daisy’s Place”.
$20 Caloundra SHS Celebrating 50 Years
Caloundra State High School was 50 years old in 2013. This publication traces
the changes in the school, the community and the town of Caloundra over five
decades. As well, it has many amusing memories from past students and staff.
Also available from Caloundra State High School and the Bookshop in Caloundra.
$37 |
Caloundra's Pictorial Changes
A pictorial record of the many changes in Caloundra. A follow up from "Caloundra - The Past 100 Years"
$30 Lighthouses of Caloundra
This pictorial book traces the colourful history of Caloundra’s 1896 Heritage listed lighthouse as well as two lighthouses on North Bribie.
The three lighthouses worked together to direct ships into the port of Brisbane.
The 1896 lighthouse is now cared for by a community group – Friends of Caloudra Lighthouses Inc.
$20 Caloundra the Past 100 Years
Printed in 2017 – One hundred years before,in 1917, Robert Bulcock junior sub divided Caloundra’s CBD.Photographs and stories trace the enormous changes in Caloundra in the past 100 years.
$45 S.S. 'Dicky'
In February 1893, during cyclonic weather, the S.S. ‘Dicky’ was blown on to a lonely beach in Caloundra. This beach now bears her name. Locals and visitors had grown very fond of this 127 year old shipwreck. When the local council decided the wreck had to be moved, they discovered the depth of the community’s connection to her. This is her story….. written in 2015.
$20 The Northern End of Bribie Is. During WWII & the Underground Hospital
As more information about the underground hospital became available this book updates the other 2 Bribie Island World War II books and adds new information.
$27 |
Caloundra During World War II
Caloundra was north of the Brisbane Line and important as the “lookout’ for ships entering Brisbane during World War II Caloundra also had Australian and American soldiers training here. This book explains how World War II affected the
civilians living in the small township of Caloundra and how the
town changed as a result.
$25 Kawana's Yesterdays
Kawana Waters is one of the largest and fastest growing
developments in Australia.
It is very young – only 60 years old in 2020.
Caloundra, its big sister, is approximately 160 years old.
Enjoy reading about the very interesting twists in Kawana’s History.
$25 Metroplitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club: the First 75 Years
This book traces the 75 year history of the first Life Saving Club in Caloundra – Metropolitan – Caloundra.
Only available from Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Club, Kings Beach, Caloundra.
$37 Caloundra SHS the Early Years
This book traces the school”s history from 1963 – 1970. Caloundra Secondary Department opened in 1963 and it became a High School in 1967. Anne Wensley was one of the teachers in the early years.
$18 Caloundra... Then and Now
Then and Now is a history of well known places and events in the early days of Caloundra with a present day photo of the exact same site. Printed in 2010.
$20 |
