Central Qld Explorers CQE

21/10/2025

Fascinating account of The history of Stewart's. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17qBcC4GHi/

20/10/2025

I've been advised that this house at Keppel Sands functioned as the ambulance station. Visual observations indicate that the house was built in the early 1950s. Is there anyone who can confirm this?

19/10/2025

WOWAN RAILWAY STATION.

The station opened its doors on October 16, 1912, as the initial terminus of the Dawson Valley railway line extensions By the 1920s, it had developed into an active and integral part of the region's infrastructure.

Original Photo supplied by Jenny H

18/10/2025

This is actually quite an interesting and visually engaging water fountain that's situated right here within Kershaw Gardens I find it a real pleasure to just pause and take a moment to relax and enjoy the ambiance.

17/10/2025

Bush stone-curlew, do you adore them or can't stand them? Me, I'm a total fan, I think they're just misunderstood birds.🦤

17/10/2025

These guys are doing some amazing things - their adventures are a great inspiration to get out there and make a difference!

Welcome to the Dave & Malou Channel, where travel, photography, and history come together in one exciting mix! We’re all about discovering those unexpected moments that make every journey extraordinary!

17/10/2025

I'm undertaking a historical documentation project to record the remnants of the Rockhampton Emu Park Railway line. Your help is needed to identify interesting rail sites, such as bridges, old railway lines, signals, and the original locations of train stations. Please share any relevant information, photographs, or maps you may have.

15/10/2025

I am conducting research on one of my ancestors, my great great grandfather on my father's mother's side The story revolves around John Jackson, a convict, and I aim to share a brief overview of his life and our multicultural family.

John Jackson was a well-educated individual who was arrested in 1834 for armed robbery, classified as a highwayman in England or a bushranger in Australia. He received a 20-year sentence and arrived in Australia on the prison Hulk Mary Ann in 1835, serving seven years as a convict. An After being pardoned, he relocated to Brisbane, were he married then Banana, and eventually settled in Rockhampton. His occupations included shoemaker and bullock teamster, transporting goods between Rockhampton, Cannona, and Herbert Creek goldfields. He passed away in 1868 At the age of 52 I have a general idea of his burial location in the Southside Cemetery, although there is no headstone. Many were buried with minimal identification, often just a wooden cross with a name, which over time may have perished due to white ants or fire. His wife, Ellen, of Irish descent, is also buried in the cemetery and I am familiar with the approximate location of her grave. On my father's mother's side, our ancestry is rooted in the Spencer family, specifically the Winston Churchill Spencer line. In contrast, my mother's side boasts a rich heritage, with her father's lineage tracing back to Tasmanian Aboriginals, One of the first first half born Aboriginal To an Irish gentleman her name was Mary Seymour of hogs bay Also we have a hint of German ancestry Our family's multicultural background is truly fascinating. Most of my father's mother's side originated from Central Queensland, with early settlers from areas such as duringa, Gogango, Mount Morgan, Boolburra, Bushley, and Rockhampton. This Rich multicultural family makes us Australian especially Central Queensland born and bred. And I'm proud of it.

14/10/2025

I'm feeling uninspired, can you spark something? What ridiculously amazing historical story should I tackle next?

13/10/2025

This photograph of East Street, Rockhampton, appears to be from the early 1920s, judging by the trams and old buses. Would you agree?

13/10/2025

While having macas this morning, an old mate stops by for some food. How friendly are these butcher birds?

11/10/2025

Sometimes you discover intriguing things while exploring. This is located at the end of old Road past Hastings Deering Port Curtis. I have been out this way several times but never seen this sign 🤔