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Colin Petersen
Colin Petersen was born in 1946 at Kingaroy Queensland. After his family moved to the Augha Flats at 23-26 Eveline St Margate, he...

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Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Craig Feuerriegel
At the age of five, Craig Feuerriegel moved to Redcliffe with his family and started his educationat Clontarf Beach State School....

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Feb 22, 20232 min read
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2025 Pictorial History Of Redcliffe Calendars now available.
The team at the Photo Restoration Studio have just released a 2025 calendar showcasing the best 12 images from the 2 Pictorial History...

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Dec 24, 20221 min read
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Haskins St Margate and Haskins family history
Haskins St in Margate is named after long time Redcliffe residents Margaret and Thomas Haskins. Margaret Whelan was born on 20th July...

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Oct 9, 20226 min read
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Beaconsfield and Disraeli St Margate history
Beaconsfield St and Disraeli St at Margate are two of the oldest streets and were both named after Benjamin Disraeli , Prime Minister of...
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Sep 30, 20223 min read
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Margate Theatre 1940-62
Margate Theatre was built by Alex Smith in 1940 at 47 Ernest St (corner of Ernest and Albert St) and its first screening was on March...
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May 21, 20222 min read
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Opening of the Redcliffe Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in December 1969
Large crowds gathered for the opening of this franchise which was located on the corner of Hale Street and Oxley Avenue Margate. When...
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Apr 23, 20221 min read
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