1/40Junior Matenga, Billy Hicks, Linton Price and Mario Huston at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
Throwback photos: Partying at the Grand Hotel Gladstone
For decades, the Grand Hotel Gladstone has been regarded as a highly-rated night spot where punters can settle in for a cold drink and live music. The Observer took a deep dive into the archives to find heaps of photos from years gone by, who can you spot?
2/40Pete Caldwell, Daniel McClinton, Dane Wood and Rebecca Goods at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
3/40Ross Davidson and Michael Van Ton Gren at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
4/40Leanne Sutherland, Genelle Little, Mary Kerrican, Anne Vesco and Sarah Felton at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
5/40Zak, Britney and Terry Price at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
6/40Mellisa Dent, Arron Vilbro at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
7/40Jaquelyn Stewardson, TJ Lyons, Paul Condren at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
8/40Nathan Lazarus, Luke Mansfield, Chris Lidicy, Kylie Mansfield, Dale Pipeliner, Josh Bevan at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
9/40Debbie Te Boer, Natalie Hart, Amanda Del Toro, Brittany Kilfoyle, Kelly Andrews at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
10/40Brett Lodding, Justin Chase, Nathan Street, Chris McCosker at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
11/40Adrian Hope , Amanda Dollery, Robdog Spitfire, Capitan Emma at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
12/40Tepare Rorygokea at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
13/40Jason McLay, Bob Appo, and Scott Dawes at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
14/40Scott and Jared Dawes at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
15/40Damo and Tanya Ford at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
16/40Kate Williams, Kiarra Beaham and Anna Taylor at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
17/40Nakita Hill and Koma McKeown at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
18/40Tyler Dingle and Dannii Dorman at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
19/40Damo Connell and Blocker Element at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
20/40Kirsty Younger, Steve Johnson and Kim Jameson at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
21/40Daniel Grice, Renee Massey and Chris Massey at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
22/40Adam Kennedy and Craig Farr at the Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer
23/40Izzy Wilmshurst and Emily Weatherall at the Grand Hotel, Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer
24/40The Gladstone Raidettes were at the Queens Hotel celebrating mad Monday after their grand final win over Yeppoon. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer
25/40Brenda Warrick, Melissa Fallon and Scott Fleming at the Grand Hotel, Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer
26/40Joel, Josh Pearce, Marko Panovic and Alicia Box at the Grand Hotel, Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer
27/40Gordan Gear and Tony T at the Grand Hotel, Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer
28/40(L-R) Amee Ridgeway, Brittney Jenkinson, Zowe McElligott and Dwahna McElligott at the Grand Hotel Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer
29/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Les and Ann Ogden enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
30/40AFTER DARK: Alana Hallam, Cree Lobie, Mirrin Rashleigh, Krisela Mabbett and Christopher enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
31/40AFTER DARK: Chantal Lanctot, Steve Melvin, Peter Rankin, Chloe Boulland, Lola Lalabridge, Captain Fantastic, Dick Fitwell, Ray Ramone and Bronson Le'Hare enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
32/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Kirsty Feste, Darryl Cripps, Sharlee Giannoukas and Jaye Ferguson enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
33/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Angie Ellis and David Coulson enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
34/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Jack Volpe and Jed Robertson enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
35/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Jed Robertson, Lauren Clarke, Michael Adams and Bryon Hart enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
36/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) David Dimitric and Matilda Jones enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
37/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Andrew McDonald, Sam Lawton, Rachel Rosenlund and Rohan Phelps enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
38/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Rohan Smith and Dale Cram enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
39/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Andrew McDonald, Sam Lawton, Rachel Rosenlund and Rohan Phelps enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
40/40AFTER DARK: (L-R) Jeff and Christina Armstrong enjoying the night at The Grand Hotel, Gladstone. Photo Tom Huntley / The Observer
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