Other Sources

Details of publications which have details of History of Mackay and the Pioneer Valley. These publications do not have ISBN numbers or are early contemporary reports of Mackay and district.

A Selection of Memorials and Plaque Inscriptions of Mackay & District

co-ordinated by Shirley Jones

Published 2002 by Mackay Whitsunday branch, National Trust of Queensland.

60 pages

A Small booklet listing a selection of district memorials including inscriptions and locations. 

Finch Hatton and Cattle Creek Memories

Compiled by Kay Nash

published April 2000 by Finch Hatton - Cattle Creek Reunion Committee

223 pages.

A compilation of personal memories of life past by former and current residents of the Finch Hatton District. Includes many photographs and drawings and various histories of the families who are well known in the area.

Copies available from the Finch Hatton Railway Station for $20.

Lamberts - The Economic Stores

by Ian Hamilton

published 2003 by Ian Hamilton, North Mackay.

151 pages.

A comprehensive history of local business icon "Lamberts" which operated in Mackay for 114 years until 2000. Includes brief outline of the history of the Lambert family as well as the business operations from the early days in Mackay in the 1880's to the day of closure.  Includes many original photographs.

Mackay and District, on the threshold of its Second Century

Designed by Olive Ashworth Publicity Services, Brisbane

Published 1962

54 pages

Published to coincide with Mackay's Centenary. Contemporary Stories and photographs from the Mackay Region showing its industries, recreation and people.

Marian & District, 100 years

Published 1983 by Marian Centenary Celebrations Organising Committee

64 pages

Published to coincide with Marian's Centenary. History and stories and photographs from the Marian Region showing its industries, recreation and people.

Marian & District, 120 years

Published 2006 

edited by Joan Vickers and Dennis O'Reily.

80 pages

Printed to add to the original book produced updating the last 23 years and adding more stories and history and photographs from the Marian Region showing its industries, recreation and people.

 

Sarina Shire in Retrospect

by Patricia C. Phillips

Published 1988 by Sarina Bi-Centennial Committee

326 pages

A very comprehensive history on the township of Sarina. Includes many family histories as well as histories of the various town organisations and institutions. 

 


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