COLLECTORS travelled from as far afield as Rockhampton to find a bargain at the Allora Community Auction this week.
Perfect weather and a thousands of items up for grabs ranging from antique pedal cars and furniture to farm machinery and bicycles attracted more than 2000 visitors to the town’s showgrounds on Monday. Show Society patron Ted Cowley said the annual event in its 40th year would not be possible without the help of dozens of volunteers from local community groups.
“We’ve had an enormous amount of support from volunteers this year and in the past,” Mr Cowley said.
“Their help in organising the event the week before, and this wonderful weather has resulted in another strong turnout.”
He said fossickers, families on a day out, and and avid collectors were among the 700 bidders.
“We have people coming from all over Queensland to the event, not just from around the Darling Downs, ” Mr Cowley said.
Pittsworth couple Terry and Joan Jones make the short trek to Allora each year to sell an assortment of woodwork and books at the auction.
Mr Jones said he and Joan travel all over the Darling Downs to be part of the community markets and auctions.
“It gets us out and about for the weekend and we make some money along the way,” Mr Jones said.
The Jones said they are looking forward to having a store at the popular Jumpers and Jazz festival in Warwick next month.
Profits raised from the Allora auction are partially contributed to the Show Society while the remainder is given to the community volunteers.
