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Gatton - Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School Convent (3 Nov 2007)
Gatton

Gatton is one of the larger towns on the Warrego Highway between Brisbane and Toowoomba and just 8 kilometres from Forest Hill (see separate page). It was a VERY hot day when we visited, however we soldiered on and got some photos of some of the interesting buildings in town.

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Gatton - Commercial Hotel (3 Nov 2007)

The Commercial Hotel in Gatton is one of the landmark set of country pubs near the railway station.

Gatton - Imperial Hotel (3 Nov 2007)

The Imperial Hotel appear to still be in quite original condition. It's in the main street opposite the former Federal Hotel.

Gatton - Former Federal Hotel (3 Nov 2007)

I don't know what happened to the old Federal Hotel - whether it suffered a fire or just went out of business. There was no sign of fire damage but the roof is totally gone - hopefully it's just being refurbished. If anyone has any information on this old Gatton pub I'd love to hear from you.

Gatton - Royal Hotel (3 Nov 2007)

Saving the best for last, here's the attractive Royal Hotel in Gatton. It has undergone some "enhancements" over the years but is still as pretty as a picture.

Gatton - Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School Building (3 Nov 2007)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School in Gatton is home to a couple of charming old buildings. This building is now administration but looks like it could have been a Presytry or similar at one time.

Gatton - Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School Convent (3 Nov 2007)

The other standout building at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School in Gatton is the old 1915 Covent (now also only office space) - what a beauty.

Gatton - St Marys Catholic Church (3 Nov 2007)

St Mary's Catholic Church in Gatton is diagonally opposite Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School but is a modern building, not quite in keeping with the old school buildings.

Gatton - Uniting Church (3 Nov 2007)

The Gatton Uniting Church is directly opposite Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School.

Gatton - St Albans Anglican Church (3 Nov 2007)

St Alban's Anglican Church is on the main intersection leading to the main street in Gatton.

Gatton - Interesting Shops (3 Nov 2007)

Some interesting old shops in the main street in Gatton.

Gatton - Railway Station (3 Nov 2007)

The Gatton Railway Station is at the end of the main street just opposite the great old pubs.

Gatton - War Memorial (3 Nov 2007)

The War Memorial is just outside the Gatton Railway Station.


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