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Thread: HMQS Gayundah. Gunboat.
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19th March 2013, 07:44 AM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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HMQS Gayundah. Gunboat.
Gunboat HMQS Gayundah
Launched 1884 Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Was the scene of Australia's only naval mutiny.
Hosted the first meeting of the fathers that founded the Federation of Australia.
Hosted the first ever ship-to-shore radio communication with the Australian Continent.
Served in the first World War.
Patrolled Australian waters for 76 years.
Was present at the Bee-Gees first ever performance. (Filmer's Palace Hotel on Woody Point)
Now rests at Woody Point, Qld, Australia.
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22nd March 2013, 03:22 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Now you need to head on out to Heron Island to take shots of her sister ship, which is up on the reef there.
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22nd March 2013, 05:47 PM #3
G'Day Greg, That's a very fine photo...
I know were that is and have never had a good look at her so taken that quality photo.
Damn good pub at Woody Point "Belvedere"; serves great meals.....
Cheers, crowie
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