Admella heritage preserved
November 9, 2009
The future of the lifeboat used in the rescue of survivors from the famed Admella wreck off the Carpenter Rocks coast appears secure. Read more
Bells ring to celebrate Admella rescue
August 14, 2009
Hidden high in the St Paul’s Catholic Church tower is a majestic 110-year old brass bell that few people have ever seen. Read more
Navy band parades in Mount Gambier
August 8, 2009
The Royal Australian Navy Band paraded in Mount Gambier today. Read more
Admella commemorations begin
August 7, 2009
Descendants of those who tragically died 150 years ago when the SS Admella broke in three near Carpenter Rocks yesterday joined residents for a commemoration service which marked the opening of the Admella 150 Festival. Read more
Admella commemoration begins
August 6, 2009
Today (Thursday) marks 150 years since the SS Admella came to grief in rough seas near Carpenter Rocks, leaving passengers and crew clinging to the wreckage a mile offshore for up to eight days.
While 89 lives were tragically lost, 24 people survived thanks to a gallant rescue bid. Read more
Admella hooks historical interest
August 4, 2009
A grappling hook from the Admella shipwreck, which disappeared from the Von Stanke family’s collection many years ago, has finally found its way back to the family and just in time to be included in the Admella 150 Festival. Read more
Special Admella postmark issued
August 3, 2009
Mount Gambier residents can now share the spirit of heroism and courage demonstrated after the destruction of the Admella, on letters and parcels they send across the state, country and world, thanks to a new pictorial postmark released by Australia Post. Read more
Admella Festival begins next week
August 1, 2009
Hundreds of people are expected to commemorate one of the worst maritime tragedies in Australia’s history next week with the long-awaited Admella 150 Festival.
The festival from August 6 – 16 will showcase a story of unimaginable suffering, bravery and heroism, which unfolded off the coast of Carpenter Rocks. Read more
Navigator memorial relocated
June 20, 2009
The historic move of The Navigator memorial from St Vincent Street has begun, with the large ship’s wheel lowered into place in its new home in Timpson Street where it intersects with Queens Wharf. Read more
Entries invited for Admella exhibition
June 10, 2009
Artists have been urged to contribute works to an exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the wreck of the steamship Admella off Carpenter Rocks.
Activity for the display stepped up recently when community members attempted to capture the drama and tragedy of the wreck during a watercolour workshop at the Riddoch Art Gallery. Read more
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