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Sparks from the Past

Chris Murray — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:28:00 +0000

Waterfront Wars which details the post war tussle between Trans Oceanic Airways and Qantas, and their rivalry on the Lord Howe route.

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Sparks from the Past, Part 15A – Waterfront Wars Begin

Chris Murray — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:35:00 +0000

Growing up on Lord Howe during the halcyon days of the flying boats, the Lord Howe waterfront seemed like a sea of tranquillity: cheerful crowds congregated at the jetty to greet and farewell passengers; flower leis were romantically cast into the lagoon by departing passengers; Hawaiian music was piped in the vicinity of the jetty; and it all happened against the backdrop of Lord Howe’s opalescent lagoon and towering southern mountains… surely the picture-perfect setting?

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Sparks from the Past – Part 14

Chris Murray — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:43:00 +0000

This special edition of “Sparks from the Past” – is written in appreciation of Jim Whistler, founder of The Signal.

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Sparks from the Past – Part 13

Chris Murray — Fri, 31 May 2024 06:23:02 +0000

Some of the earliest communal events in Island life were the ship days, where Islanders would gather at or near the landings to collect freight, mail, meet or farewell friends, family or guests – but let’s not forget, to also meet up with each other! Once flying boats started to operate (1947-74), their arrival and departure also created a vital economic and social hub.

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Pioneering Citizen Scientist, Julie Booth

Signal Contributor — Thu, 09 May 2024 10:35:18 +0000

In 1970, US freelance photographer Malcolm Kirk sailed to remote Wreck Island on the Great Barrier Reef. His purpose: to photograph former Lord Howe Island resident, Julie Booth.

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An Unusual “Spark From the Past” – Scuba Diver, Author and Artist, Julie Booth

Chris Murray — Thu, 09 May 2024 05:46:11 +0000

As early as May 1788, only months after the Island’s discovery by Henry Lidgbird Ball, the very first written observations about Lord Howe’s marine life were penned by Arthur Bowes Smyth...

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Tradewinds Cabaret (Part 12)

Chris Murray — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:28:00 +0000

Sparks From the Past – Community Commons - Island Entertainment and Get Togethers Post World War II…

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