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Robert S. Medew Robert S. Medew i(A105479 works by)
Born: Established: ca. 1890 ;
Gender: Male
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1 A Day Trip Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 123 - 126) An account of a boat trip around the Keppel Islands, including some of the history of the area.
1 Roslyn Bay Harbour Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 121 - 122) An account of events leading to the establishment of the the Roslyn Bay Harbour, Yeppoon
1 Ross Creek Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 120) Brief account of two early families who settled in the Ross Creek area in Yeppoon
1 At The Close of Day Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 118 - 119) Writes of his regret at the passing of the pioneer era in Yeppoon's business section and names some of the early business. Describes some of the changes development has brought, including the establishment of a local newspaper.
1 The Iwasaki Sanyo Company's Tourist Project Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work non-fiction
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 102 - 117) History of the tourist project at Yeppoon and the controversy it aroused. Medew's preface states that his account is based on information from media sources and other documents.
1 The Bush Children's Home Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 99 - 101) Relates the history of the Bush Children's Home at Yeppoon, including many of the staff members.
1 The Queensland Country Women's Association Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 97 - 98) Describes a function held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Yeppoon branch of the Country Women's Association
1 Huntly Grange Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 95 - 96) Relates the history of the Huntly Grange residential area in Yeppoon. Mentions several early families.
1 The Tamoi and a Wedding Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 90 - 94) Describes the preparations for a wedding, during which the best man is called out to try and refloat two trawlers that have run aground and the wife of the family's youngest son gives birth unexpectedly
1 The Shell Club Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 86 - 89) Relates the history of the Keppel Bay Shell Club and names many of the early members.
1 Some Notes on the Sugar Mill Site at Farnborough Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 83 - 85) Describes the abandoned sugar mill site and recalls the mine manager, Rutherford Armstrong.
1 The Master Builders Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 80 - 82) The story of a long-lasting friendship
1 Donald Brown of Farnborough Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 77 - 79) Tells the story of Donald Brown, who settled in the Farnborough district, near Yeppoon, Queensland
1 From Denmark to Australia : A Well Documented Family Story Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 73 - 76) Tells the story of the Misfeldt family, who migrated to Australia in 1872. Includes extracts from a variety of documents.
1 The Mountain Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 62 - 72) Tells the story of the Vaughan family, one of the Yeppoon district's early farming families.
1 Yeppoon Hospital Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 62 - 66) Medew writes of the death of his wife shortly before their 60th wedding anniversary, and his own hospitalisation after a fall.
1 Classics by the Sea-Side Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 60 - 61) An account of King O'Malley's stay at Emu Park in the 1880s. King O'Malley was a member of Australia's first Federal parliament.
1 Steve Kele, the Builder Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 56 - 59) Reveals how the Singing Ship memorial to Captain Cook at Emu Park, Queensland, was built.
1 The Romance of the Singing Ship Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work biography
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 55) Biographical details of Mrs J. S. (Peggy) Westmoreland, a local artist and sculptor whose Singing Ship won the competition for a memorial to Captain Cook.
1 In Search of a Place Whereon to Place a Memorial to Captain Cook Robert S. Medew , 1976 single work essay
— Appears in: Daughters of Time : Stories of the Capricorn Coast 1976; (p. 52-54) Describes a trip by members of the Rockhampton and Keppel Bay historical societies to identify a suitable location for a memorial to Captain Cook.
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