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Many hoppy returns are expected as the owners revive the historic Gladstone brewery

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When Paulette Flint grew up in central Queensland in the 1960s, Ward Soft Drink and Eco-Friendly Factory was much more than a local institution. Key points: Wards Cordial Factory was an iconic Gladstone institution from the 1920s to 1980s The factory was closed due to high inflation and globalization in the 80s and the building was turned into a car rental agency Now the old factory will return to its original purpose, brewing various kinds of drinks “It was a treat,” he said. “We only get soft drinks at Christmas time or on special occasions. “We used to go to the factory and buy a box of soft drinks, which was 12 big bottles and you were allowed to choose different flavours. “Rockhampton has a brand, Brisbane has a brand, but Gladstone has a Ward’s. It’s ours and we think it’s the best ever.” Gladstone may be known today as an industrial hub, but before the industrial boom of the ’60s, it was one of the city’s leading companies. Ward’s also has factories in Biloela and Cracow and shi

The market's historic mini rally faces three big tests

Can we really see the equity base? Rubner certainly sees signs of resilience, not least of which is that for all the pain investors have endured this year, they have continued to hold on to their shares, with small equity outflows this year far from the investor capitulation that has historically signaled the end of a bear market. That the rally on Wall Street was not derailed by the strong US employment data released late Friday also shows fresh signs of resilience. Indeed, the idea that bad news is good news – that is, strong economic data supporting a further round of aggressive central bank rate hikes is actually positive because it will bring about a recession that will see the Federal Reserve start easing monetary policy again – seems to be gaining some acceptance. . The shift from cyclical stocks that will succeed in an inflationary environment towards stocks that win when inflation is low or even falling speaks for itself. Bank of America data showed material stocks on Wall Str

Scotland beat Pumas to end historic weekend for northern hemisphere

Scotland’s emphatic 29-6 win over Argentina in Salta capped a historic day for the Northern Hemisphere side. Already flying high after the All Blacks, South Africa and Australia lost home tests on the same day for the first time in history, Scotland made a 4-0 win over the Rugby Championship side with away wins of their own. This leaves the series NZ-Ireland, South Africa-Wales, Australia-England and Argentina-Scotland all tied at 1-1 heading into what will be a very big weekend of draw decider next week. France, newly minted as the top-ranked team in the world, beat Japan 20-15 to close their series with a test to play, but have been disappointing in the last two weeks against Jamie Joseph’s far better side. As for the All Blacks, South Africa and Australia, it was also the third time in their history they had all lost on the same day at home or away. Scotland beat Argentina after the break to win their second test on Sunday (NZT) and send their series to the decid

Picnic at the historic Hanging Rock mansion is still scary

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Martindale Hall in Montaro, in the Clare Valley, South Australia, played the school in the 1975 Australian classic, Picnic at Hanging Rock. Photo: Isaac Forman/SATC It was 2011 and a visitor to historic Martindale Hall in Montaro, in the Clare Valley, South Australia, was having trouble keeping an eye on his young son who kept disappearing into a room on the first floor. Finally he coaxed her out but he was annoyed at having to leave his friend. “What friend?” And this is where the story – easily printed and placed over the fireplace in the room in question – gives visitors goosebumps. Helen Morse in the 1975 film. The boy insisted that he had been playing with a girl with long curly hair who “looked like an angel”. No such child was found. But a boy with long hair – just like fashion – spent a lot of time in the room more than 116 years ago. Valentine Mortlock, one of the six children of shepherd and politician William Tennant Mortlock and his wife, Rosye Tenna