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Public Libraries of the Gold Coast
On Wednesday 30 April 1958 the new library opened to the public.
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Benowa
In 1909 the mill was described as being situated in the centre of Benowa Village on an elevated site.
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Anglers Paradise
The Anglers Paradise Development Co consisted of 350 acres of residential land.
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Pages Pinnacle
Over millennia, weathering and water erosion sculpted the volcano into a caldera with spectacular volcanic formations known as plugs.
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Andrews
The Andrews family were instrumental in founding the first Presbyterian Church on the Gold Coast.
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Broadbeach Bowls Club
The Broadbeach Bowling Club was officially opened on Saturday 20 March 1954 by Mr T. Strachan.
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Ormeau
Gold has been discovered at a number of locations in the region.
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Neptune Royal Life Saving Club
Neptune’s became the world’s first all-female Royal Life Saving Club to both perform regular patrols and have its own permanent club house.
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Coomera
The Binstead family, timber-getters and farmers, settled near a good ford in the river which was accessible except during times of flood.
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Grundy’s Entertainment Centre
Grundy’s featured a massive four-slide water flume opposite the Surfers Paradise beachfront.
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William Lather
William Lather was involved in local government for 49 years.
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Paradise Point
In 1957, electricity poles were erected within the estate in preparation for power lines to be installed.
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On Wednesday 30 April 1958 the new library opened to the public.
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