Mulgrave Shire Historical Society

The historians of Gordonvale had a successful year, although sales of their new publications on their local history entitled 'From Plain Camp to Gordonvale' and 'The 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment' has been disappointing.  It is pleasing to see that they have well utilized their new Facebook page over the past year which has greatly increased their Society's public profile.  They are opening this new year off with a flying start with an event for the centenary of the re-naming of the town from Nelson to Gordonvale.  To celebrate this occasion, the Society will be unveiling a plaque on the unmarked grave of the man after whom the towns' new name was devised, Mr John Gondon.  This little event will take place at the Gordonvale cemetery on Friday 24 January at 10.00am.