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Aquatic Ctr crowned the best
Maryborough swim centre is simply the best!
26/10/22
Have you been to the Maryborough Aquatic Centre?
If not, you're missing out – it has taken out the AustSwim State and National awards for the best large swim centre in Australia!
That…

New Rotary Peace Pole is a sight to see
Rotary Peace Pole: A reminder to strive for world peace
Have you seen the new Rotary Peace Pole outside the Brolga Theatre in the Queensland city of Maryborough yet? It's a beautiful sight.
The pole, consisting of three elements, is a hand-crafted…

Maryborough Open Gardens
Sneak peek at Maryborough Open Gardens
If you love gardens, then you won’t want to miss the annual Maryborough Open Gardens event, held each year in late August.
From traditional gardens to those with a more modern twist, the event is…

Coat of Arms: Maryborough, Qld
The story behind Maryborough’s coat of arms
Did you know that Maryborough, Queensland, has its own coat of arms? If you’re visiting the Heritage City, you can see its coat of arms on a wall facing the Town Hall Green. Titled 'The Crest’,…

Olds Engineering casts bell for Nuyina
Mary bell for Nuyina, Australia's new icebreaker
When Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, makes its maiden voyage later this year, it will be carrying a bell made in Maryborough.
A team from the Australian National Antarctic…

Understanding Cemetery Symbols
What do the cemetery symbols and emblems mean?
Have you ever wondered about the symbols and emblems found on headstones and monuments at the cemetery?
If you grew up in a religious family, there were no doubt some symbols that appeared frequently.
For…

Learn mortuary chapel history
Mortuary chapel, the nucleus of M'boro Cemetery
Have you ever been to the Maryborough Cemetery; the Monumental Cemetery, south of Walker St?
Of course, you have! However, if you have visitors and you’re looking for something interesting…

Kudos for Francis Stanley
Who was Francis Stanley?
Francis Drummond Greville Stanley. That’s a name to conjure. “Who was he?”, many of you may ask and yet you will all know his work. Francis Stanley was born in Edinburgh in 1839 and came to Queensland in…

Mary Ann’s historic nameplate reappears
Mary Ann’s priceless nameplate comes home
A priceless piece of Queensland's railway history has reappeared after 127 years.
Ipswich railway enthusiast Merv Volker, who visited the Maryborough last week, has donated the nameplate from the…

Pineapples for prestige
What's the deal with so many pineapple motifs?
Have you ever wondered why pineapple motifs are a recurring theme? I have.
It seems like pineapple motifs are everywhere. They're on shirts, pineapple art, jewellery and ornaments to name just…
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