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Colonial History, Moreton Bay history, St Helena Warders, St Helena Women and Children, Today's Community

Shooting, sailing and friendly competition – the St Helena Cup 2026

A tiny statue stared out over a room full of people celebrating their shared love of yachting. Yet this statue had never engaged in any type of boating. Instead, he had a rifle slung over his shoulders and he was kneeling, ready to shoot. Dressed in a Warders’ uniform, this was the statue that adorned the top of a silver trophy issued in 1890 for … Continue reading Shooting, sailing and friendly competition – the St Helena Cup 2026

Belinda Daly4 Comments
Built environment, Colonial History, St Helena Warders

Has anyone seen John Howard?

John Howard is not to be found anywhere. In our current climate of removing and reshuffling Liberal politicians, you may be mistaken for thinking that I am referring to the ex-Prime Minister of Australia, who you may fear from this headline has gone missing along with supporters of Malcom Turnbull.   Fear not, as my John Howard is not one in the same – he’s … Continue reading Has anyone seen John Howard?

Belinda Daly1 Comment