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19-AUG-2009

Rockhampton~Criterion Hotel

This 1889 Neo Classic Revival Style with French Influence
can boast many famous guests such as U.S First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, film star Gary Cooper,
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies & Sir Donald Bradman.

During WW11 Generals MacArthur & Eichelberger used the hotel as their headquarters

The hotels resident ghost, a chambermaid who, it is said committed suicide in room 22 after a sad affair of the heart. Guests have spoken of a " presence " in that room from time to time

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Patricia Kay08-Sep-2009 11:55
Great shot of this hotel Laine...love old buildings with a lot of history...BV
sue anne08-Sep-2009 01:52
This old hotel has a lot of history and celebreties. It looks very beautiful.
Char08-Sep-2009 01:29
A wonderful and unusual old building Laine! Excellent capture and history.
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