Tuesday December 5, 2023
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A tale of two Charlies

A tale of two Charlies

As ANZAC Day services were held across the globe last Tuesday, it was our picturesque seaside town of Stanley where nine-year-old Forest Primary School student, Charlie Payne, stole the show for those in attendance by sharing a story of his great uncle who had fought and died whilst defending our country. To read Charlie's story, grab a copy of the Chronicle, May 3 edition.
Church Street Precinct Master Plan consultation under way

Church Street Precinct Master Plan consultation under way

Circular Head Council is commencing a master planning process to work with the community to identify strategies to make Church Street more walkable, accessible and comfortable. Earlier this year, Circular Head Council engaged consultants Jensen Plus to undertake the project and consultation has now begun. Council would like to take this opportunity to work with the community and key...
Coombs remembered by fellow Tunnel Rats

Coombs remembered by fellow Tunnel Rats

The name ‘Tunnel Rats’ was given to the Australian Army combat engineers who were given the task of, among other things, going down into the underground tunnels and bunkers of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1972. These combat engineers were specialist sappers who discovered and learned about how the communist North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC) constructed and...
Making Community Connections

Making Community Connections

The sun was shining at the Circular Head Community Connections Day on Sunday over at West Esplanade, with families coming out in force to enjoy great food, weather and entertainment, from the wide range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds that reside right here in Circular Head. Sub-continental cuisine from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka was on offer, alongside kelp-basket making from CHAC,...
Donation of Chronicle’s 117 year history

Donation of Chronicle’s 117 year history

The Circular Head Chronicle, along with the Smithton Library, have donated our collection of old Chronicles, to be stored in the new Archive Room at the Circular Head Heritage Centre. The newspapers date back to the original copy, published on Wednesday, July 18, 1906, right through until the current editions.   See more int eh Chronicle, April 19 edition
Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

Community members gathered at the bottom of the Stanley Nut on Good Friday for the Stations of the Cross. After a small service at the base of the Nut, membners of the Somoan community sang two songs before the poly pipe cross was carried up, stationed at the top of the Nut over the course of Easter, before being removed on Easter Monday.

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