History

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

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