Fassifern Guardian Teen builder’s saleyard structure stands test of time A LARGE portion of Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards were built by three men, two of whom were teenagers at the time. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Tractor talk, history laid bare on Mount Walker farm HE RECENTLY had new parts put in, now tractor loving Norm Kerle wants to share his passion and knowledge with anyone keen to learn more about the popular farming machines. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Turn back to February 1950 THIS week’s edition marks the beginning of a new series Turn back to… Each week Fassifern Guardian journalist Lara Hart will take readers back in time and into the world as it was 70, 60 and 50 years ago. Lara Hart 28 Feb 2024
History Flood recovery work makes headway at historic tramway site RESTORATION works are continuing on the heritage-listed Lahey’s Canungra Tramway Tunnel with more scheduled in coming months. Staff Writers 21 Feb 2024
Fassifern Guardian Room for two, Boonah’s double dunny fit for a King WHEN Jon King noticed an old outhouse behind a Boonah medical centre he knew he just had to have it. Lara Hart 07 Feb 2024
Fassifern Guardian 2024 is party time as Beauy turns 150 FEBRUARY marks the start of Beaudesert’s 150th birthday celebrations. Lara Hart 24 Jan 2024
Sport Supportive community on a winning Wicket THE 48th Maroon Single Wicket had it all, highlighting its value as a popular sporting and community event. Two of Fassifern’s most dedicated cricketers battled for A-Grade honours after the Maroon State School principal won the B-Grade final and... David Lems 15 Nov 2023
Fassifern Guardian Beaudesert’s big birthday bash a year long affair PLANS are afoot to celebrate 150 years since the establishment of Beaudesert in a style befitting the ever-evolving Scenic Rim locality. Lara Hart 08 Nov 2023
History Built on a creed of friendship, support and care THE Beaudesert QCWA building will re-open in a new park-like setting, refurbished and with a new facade, next year. Wendy Creighton 01 Nov 2023
Vigoro Life member Rosie’s valuable community connection FASSIFERN Ladies Vigoro Association life member Rosie Dwyer has one of the most complete careers in the sport’s history. She has performed multiple roles in everything from playing and umpiring to being an association president, state delegate and... David Lems 04 Oct 2023
Vigoro Rosie teaches value of sporting diversity AS a Fassi delegate to the Queensland Vigoro Association, life member Rosie Dwyer played a major role moving the sport forward. She assisted other dedicated vigoro officials Jan Dover, Kath Neuendorf and Deanne Lawrie on valuable projects like... David Lems 04 Oct 2023
Sport Couple helped rebuild Bombers club at difficult time GIVEN their time again, newly inducted life members Kent and Narelle West wouldn’t change their proactive rescue mission. The valuable Fassifern Bombers contributors attracted overseas players to bolster numbers in 2008 when the club was... David Lems 27 Sep 2023
Sport Loyal clubmen share special Bombers moments DOMINANT Bombers forward Henry O’Donoghue was briefly “lost for words” joining his jubilant teammates thanking the exceptional Fassifern fans. However, immense pride was etched in his face being a player who had risen through the club’s... David Lems 13 Sep 2023
Sport Elusive quest for twin Fassifern Bombers success AS the Bombers reflect on their latest grand final efforts, loyal clubmen Craig Harsant and Mitch Range relived the two previous seasons Fassifern challenged for a historic double. Both Fassifern teams lost in 1997 – the A-Graders 38-6 to Swifts... David Lems 13 Sep 2023
History History - Our Greatest Flood - Part 1 I came across this photograph in the Picture Ipswich collection. It was labelled according to the inscription on the donated image: “Members of Stumer family in horse and buggy, viewing the flood at One Mile. Taken from Ipswich side of the Bremer River - 1893.” Wendy Creighton 12 Jul 2023
History Heritage battle cost ratepayers almost $250,000 THE Scenic Rim Regional Council has disclosed it spent almost $250,000 on legal and expert fees to successfully appeal the heritage listing of the Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards. Wendy Creighton 21 Jun 2023
History Volunteers sought for clean up of pioneer cemetery IN AN early project ahead of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Baptist Church in Kalbar, members have begun a clean up of the pioneer cemetery. Wendy Creighton 26 Apr 2023
History 100 hearts marks a centenary of Guild service THE pulpit in the Dugandan Lutheran Church is now adorned with a quilted banner depicting the church and bordered by 100 intertwined hearts. Wendy Creighton 22 Feb 2023
History Nightmare war began as a happy adventure “LONG columns of laughing and smiling newly-uniformed Australian soldiers boarded ships for what they perceived to be a great adventure.” Frank Hampson 16 Nov 2022
