The Project Launch at the Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club on February 10th drew around 65 passionate supporters for the Pine Islet Lighthouse Preservation Society's (PILPS) restoration project. Former Pine Islet residents reunited, with guest speaker and former lighthouse keeper Darrel Roche sharing his unique experiences.
PILPS President Brian Osborn updated attendees on the progress of the project and its future needs. The social history project by the WDYTSI group is progressing well, with connections being made with families tied to Pine Islet. Books on the lighthouse and life on Pine, authored by Janet Norman and Enid Schmidtke, sold well, with more available for interested buyers.
The Pine Islet Lighthouse, built in 1885, was the last kerosene-powered lighthouse in Australia before being decommissioned in 1986. Saved from destruction, it was relocated to Mackay Marina, where it stands today.
The PILPS is calling for community and corporate support to restore and preserve this unique piece of Mackay's heritage, aiming to make it the last functioning kerosene-powered lighthouse in the world.
Group photo caption: Photo source: Pine Islet Lighthouse
Caption: Guest speaker and Former Lighthouse Keeper Darrel Roche
Caption: The Pine Islet Lighthouse restoration launch on February 10th at Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club drew 65 supporters, with Darrel Roche sharing insights and updates, while seeking community and corporate support. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara.
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