History

OUR HISTORY - Marsupial tax targets “evil pests”

“That in the opinion of this House, the Marsupial Pest has become an evil of such magnitude, in several Districts of the Colony, as to demand the immediate and earnest attention of the Government.”

Staff Writers

07 May 2025

History

Our History - Crowd welcomes soldier’s return

On Saturday night, December 28, 1918, a soldier was greeted by local councillor Richard Warren before being lifted shoulder high by the crowd as soon as he stepped off the train.

Staff Writers

30 Apr 2025

History

Verve: Wright among the honours awarded Judith Wright

Wright is a diverse electorate, extending from the western suburbs of the Gold Coast, over the mountains of Springbrook, Lamington and Tamborine, across the rural landscapes of Beaudesert and Boonah

Guest Writer

23 Apr 2025

Sport

Surprise reward for dedicated Fassi sisters

THE latest Fassifern Ladies Vigoro Association (FLVA) life members have been described as “great ambassadors”. For sisters Janet Wilson and Susan Parker, it was a wonderful way to be honoured at the end of the 2024-25 season. “That was the...

David Lems

02 Apr 2025

History

Our History - A shimmering shot of a songbird

MANY of the articles in early newspapers told tales of the magnificence of the play of light on the male’s plumage and the abundance of the winged creatures in the Fassifern and Dugandan scrubs and the rainforests of Tamborine Mountain

Staff Writers

02 Apr 2025

Sport

Murray going fishing after winning Coronation Park home ground tribute

POPULAR Coronation Park groundsman Murray Schneider appreciated being recognized at the recent Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA) anniversary. “It was lovely. That 125 year night was like a farewell,” he said, after earlier announcing he was...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

History

Our History - An unusual public hall

WHAT do you do if you want to hold a party, a concert, a ball or a dance and there’s no school of arts, no public hall and not even a hall attached to one of the three churches in the township?

Wendy Creighton

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Major milestone: Lifetime praise for Fassifern cricket

THE Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA)’s latest life member Darren Noe praised the efforts of his predecessors after being recognized at the organisation’s 125th anniversary function. “To enjoy it with the other life members is an honour,”...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Qld players share in rich Fassifern cricket history

QUEENSLAND Masters allrounder Graham Andrews still gains immense satisfaction playing for Fassifern. The consistent Bushrangers opening batsman and medium pace bowler regularly inspires the next generation with his performances. “It’s been great...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

History

Elvis Cadillac up for auction

A CADILLAC owned by Elvis Presley is going under the hammer. The Cadillac Seville sedan is on the market at Bonhams in the United Kingdom.

Staff Writers

20 Nov 2024

History

Our History: The kid from Boonah wins the Melbourne Cup

“Twenty-one-year-old Schumacher, a kid from Boonah, stamped himself as one of Australia’s greatest riders by his polished display. It could not have been bettered by the riding giants of the past.”

Wendy Creighton

20 Nov 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Cake and celebrations at Maynards birthday bash

THERE was a cake almost the same size as the 85in television on offer as a prize at Maynards Store’s 80th birthday celebrations last week.

Lara Hart

23 Oct 2024

History

Welcome return of a town’s heritage building

AFTER an absence of more than 40 years, the Wiss Brothers Store has returned to Kalbar.

Wendy Creighton

23 Oct 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Come on a Journey, exhibition launch at The Centre

BEAUDESERT’S sesquicentennial anniversary is being celebrated with history on display at The Centre.

Lara Hart

28 Aug 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Beauy’s big birthday bash continues

A GALA dinner celebrating the 150 year anniversary of Beaudesert went off without a hitch at The Centre last week.

Lara Hart

14 Aug 2024

History

Rosevale Retreat to re-open by Christmas, despite theft

THE long-closed Rosevale Retreat Hotel, the state’s oldest pub still in the original building, is set to re-open at Christmas.

Wendy Creighton

14 Aug 2024

History

Exhibition celebrates evolution of small country town

IT WAS an era where young men and women of Beaudesert packed the huge ballroom at the Grand Hotel, moving to the sounds of crooners like Bing Crosby and Benny Goodman.

Lara Hart

07 Aug 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Anzac Day draws out all to honour the Fallen

WITH suits pressed and medals shining, hundreds of veterans gathered, then walked through their home towns as they commemorated Anzac Day.

Lara Hart

01 May 2024

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