Discover the development of Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The Nambour Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser was first published 31st July 1903 and continued as the local newspaper for the Sunshine Coast until 1983.
For 80 years it recorded and photographed local news, social, sporting and business activities, presented local opinions and advertisements, and effectively recorded the development of the area now known as the Sunshine Coast.
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In a Queensland first
have scanned from microfilm and made available, in digital format, the entire full text run of this newspaper from 1903 to 1955. Researchers are now able to search the entire paper by keyword or issue date and can download and print directly from the paper. This provides easy and convenient access to this valuable historical newspaper.
On 15 March 2008, Maroochy Shire Council, Caloundra City Council & Noosa Shire Council amalgamated to form the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

