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25.01.2022 Here is a story about Cooktown and what happened when two cultures came together 250 years ago - James Cook and his Endeavour crew and the Guugu Yimithirr bama. A beautiful example of unity in our nation.

25.01.2022 Come on down to Discovery Coast Rotary markets. Speak to an Endeavour/Cook historian and buy some very interesting merchandise. Here until noon.

21.01.2022 From Debbie Gibson - Educator, Historian...you can see her interview on Sky News in a previous post on our 1770 Festival page. Freo Deb Debbie has been a great ambassador for our 250th commemorations in 1770. I write this article for all those keen to hear a story about James Cook, from a Fremantle born Cook fanatic who has been interested in history since my grade three teacher covered a topic on explorers. From my West Coast view it was all about the Dutch and Dirk Hartog...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Sunday 19th July 2020. Join us as we live stream from Cooktown on this Facebook Page at 4pm Sunday 19th July. Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the first r...ecorded act of reconciliation in Australia’s history. Be there in the moment, as we bring this momentous event between Captain Cook and the little old Aboriginal man to life. 250 years of shared history at the Endeavour River. 1770 - 2020. Bring it on!!! See more

16.01.2022 1770 Festival 2019 in a nutshell #1770Festival #VisitAgnes1770 #GladstoneRegion #Thisisqueensland #ItsLive https://youtu.be/ONN9IxXANrU

15.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE This is the Endeavour in which Captain Cook sailed along the East Coast of Australia in 1770 and also the front page of the London Gazette dated Aug...ust 26 1768 and the story - Adventure in the South Pacific- Lt. Cook Sets Sail in Endeavour Bark. This Sunday 24th May is the 250th anniversary of Cook landing in Queensland and the strip of coast which is now The Town of 1770. Watch this FACEBOOK for a story of a Bundaberg resident whose ancestor was one of the crew of the Endeavour and was also involved with the Mutiny on the Bounty.

10.01.2022 A true descendent of one of the Endeavour crew - on our doorstep!!

10.01.2022 And its a wrap! #1770Festival #VisitAgnes1770 #GladstoneRegion #thisisqueensland #Festivals

07.01.2022 Who else is missing the 1770 Art Show? Their team is inspired to make sure that 2021 is going to be a fantastic show with the long desired Agnes Arts Precinct. Like their page to keep updated. We all look forward to seeing you in May 2021! 1770 Art Show #1770Festival #VisitAgnes1770 #GladstoneRegion #SouthernGreatBarrierReef #Thisisqueensland

05.01.2022 Only two hours left to enter this comp.

02.01.2022 And here it is... #1770Festival #VisitAgnes1770 #GladstoneRegion #ItsLive #ThisisQueensland #Festivals

01.01.2022 Years gone by...