General News
22 July, 2024
The Addy Looks Back — July
During July... 10 years ago 2014 It was 10 years ago this month that state water minister Peter Walsh announced over $500,000 for the first stage of a flood management plan for Carisbrook. Maryborough business Sonac expanded its export business, and...
During July...
10 years ago
2014
It was 10 years ago this month that state water minister Peter Walsh announced over $500,000 for the first stage of a flood management plan for Carisbrook.
Maryborough business Sonac expanded its export business, and was on track to triple its throughput.
Maryborough’s new police station in Clarendon Street officially opened in July 2014, according to The Advertiser, featuring modern facilities and amenities.
12years ago
2004
July kicked off with a 44-year-old man charged with possessing and trafficking drugs, after $22,000 worth of cannabis was seized at a Park Road property.
The pedestrian crossing in Dunolly’s main street, Broadway, is given the green light by VicRoads with the local council to fund the works.
Rositas Sports and Fitness Centre (now Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre) staff members BJ Lebowski and Doug Abrahall saved the life of Neville Howarth, who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming.
50 years ago
1974
Over 500 staff at Patience & Nicholson, Maryborough’s largest industry, went on strike — demanding a $10 wage increase.
The Dunolly Fire Station was officially opened in July of 1974 at a cost of $26,000, with the building still used by the brigade to this day.
Maryborough’s council of the time agreed to support the Golden Wattle Festival, which went on to become a long-running success story for the town and region. The annual event was attended by thousands for a number of years.