Hospital opens in 1956
February 23
• Texas flood victims in urgent need of fruit
February 28
• Plane bogged at Aerodrome
March 13
• Six sidings to be omitted from fruit train...
Gardening is best medicine
Quote for this week ..“Gardening is medicine for which you do not need to go to a doctor or have a prescription”.
How true...
The enthusiasm endures
Congratulations to all the entrants, winners and place getters in the Warwick Horticultural Society’s Spring Garden Competition that was judged last week. A big...
‘Rocket happy’ in 1955
January 11
• Rockets & Hail - Campaign to Be Continued - Prevention Committee’s Plans
The Stanthorpe Hail Prevention Committee is so well satisfied with the...
Stanthorpe in 1954
Key Stanthorpe events, 1954:
January 8
• Stanthorpe Show - Appeal To Orchardists, Make Fruit Display Worthy of District
January 12
• Flying Saucer - Object Seen...
Three… bird sightings in the region
This week we're taking a nature stroll through the Southern Downs and sighting three birds in the region.
1- Laughing Kookaburra
With a recognisable and distinctive...
This week on the farm
Friday dawns a glorious day and I won’t allow the fact that I got home from work yesterday to discover the cows had jumped...
Stanthorpe in 1952
Key Stanthorpe events, 1952:
January 15
• Flying Fox Menace Discussed by DSGC: “In view of the success of myxomatosis in the destruction of rabbits,...
Stanthorpe in 1951
Key Stanthorpe events, 1951:
February 1
• Show Put Back A Day: Official Opening now on Friday. Owing to widespread rain (866 points for January),...
Stanthorpe in 1950
January 17
• Water Supply Cost Up to £195,000, 49 per cent increase in original estimate: "Increases in the basis wage and in the cost...
Stanthorpe in 1949
Key Stanthorpe events, 1949:
January 11
• Improvements to Town Suggested: "At a meeting held last evening most sections of the community were well represented. Main...
Q&A with Leanne Cameron
This week’s Q&A is with Warwick identity Leanne Cameron. Many would know her from her work with LJ Hooker Warwick. Thank you for your...
Warwick and Janny enjoy a stellar week of bridge
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