The latest art exhibit at TYTO Art Gallery opened on Friday and it is only open for a few more days. This ‘n’ That by Sue Hollamby brings Sue’s art style to life, she shares a charming collection of heartfelt works that showcase her genuine passion for art and creativity. In the new exhibit expect a lively blend of colour, imagination, and character in this wonderfully eclectic collection. The exhibit’s opening night was an extraordinary success, and attendees said it was wonderful to see art
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First Deaths to Johnstone Division Records show that the first death in Cardwell was on 7th March 1864, and the first burial in the cemetery was that of a six-month-old female child later in 1864. The first European baby born in Cardwell was George Cardwell Peters, on October 9th 1864, and in 1866 the Province of Cardwell was proclaimed. The telegraph line reached Cardwell in December 1869 after five men lost their lives from Jungle Fever during its construction from Townsville. Cardwell’s first
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Fans of legendary American country rock are in for a real treat when the Kings of Country Rock Tour hits the Lucinda Hotel on Saturday, 13th September 2025. This two-hour stage spectacular is much more than a tribute show. It captures all the sounds, energy and excitement of two of the biggest bands of the 1970s — the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Featuring a cast of internationally respected musicians, the show promises a high-energy, crowd-pleasing experience that will have audienc
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From the cane fields of Macknade to bookshelves across Australia, Angelina Mastrippolito’s debut memoir Le Seconde: Inheriting the Unspoken has made an inspiring impact. Her hometown launch, held at TYTO Conference Centre in Ingham, was a moving and memorable event, with more than seventy people gathering to celebrate her success. Friends, family, childhood neighbours and past classmates filled the room to show their support, purchase a signed copy, and hear Angie speak about her journey. The w
Read the full storyIn 1981 Bill Phillips envisaged a dream of a living memorial to the men and women connected with the Battle of the Coral Sea.
“Cardwell needed something to attract tourists, and being on the beach front, I looked at the idea of the ‘South Pacific image’ with rows of coconut palms in a special park. Other towns had an identifying landmark and I saw the park as one of Cardwell’s future attractions.”
As owner of the Banfield Caravan Park and former Cardwell Shire Councillor, Bill approached the Cardwell Shire Council to set aside 16 acres (6 hectares) of crown land for a memorial park.
When Cardwell was originally settled in 1864 the land was gazetted as a botanical garden. By 1983 local residents became involved with the development and by 1985 scrubby bushland was removed and the whole area beautified, with plantings of trees of remembrance being organised.
The Governor of Queensland, the Late Sir James Ramsay dedicated the site as a living memorial to the Battle of the Coral Sea on April 29, 1984. In 1992 Australia celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea with various commemoration services, but Cardwell is the only place where an annual service is held early in May each year.
The beach front park is the largest war memorial in Australia and is unique because of its closeness to the site of the battle but the ships sunk during it lie on the sea bed about 500 miles east of Cardwell. It is not just a showpiece memorial as all visitors can stroll through the trees, admire the wall of plaques or enjoy a snack at one of the tables or shelters. Each tree is dedicated to a person or group of people who took part in the battle both on and off shore.
This park serves as a living shrine to demonstrate to our Allies and the many domestic and international tourists that Australians hold in high regard those gallant men and women who fought so courageously to protect our shores against foreign intruders.
Contributed with thanks by Robert Lang, President of the Cardwell RSL Sub Branch. From the Cardwell 1993 booklet 'Coral Sea Battle Memorial: 1942 the experiences and memories of World War II, through the eyes of the local residents.
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