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
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
