Janice Farrugia
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society Stanthorpe Show
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society Stanthorpe Show held at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds from Friday 2 – Sunday 4 February 2018. Friday 3 February is the show holiday for the district. STANTHORPE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY February Friday 2nd–Sunday 4th 2018 Show admission fees are: Adults: $10 Pensioners: $6 Children 17yrs & under: $3 Cars: $2 Members: free Members cars: free Members’ children 17yrs & under
BORDER POST Friday, June 1st 1928 No 3
REFLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER SETTLER N0 3 The immediate objective of the writer of these articles is, to cause the growers to use their imagination and picture for themselves the conditions of living throughout this district under the regime of scientific orcharding or improved cultural conditions. Mr. Ranger suggests in his most opportune “Review of the past Season” that
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REFLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER SETTLER NO2
May 25 1928 NO2 Before I proceed to pass on the “first principals” of horticulture to the interested reader, it may be opportune to give the reasons for this series of articles re Fruit Culture by one who has had but nine years experience of this district. Mr. Ranger’s timely “review” indicates that our problem is a production one. If
REFLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER SETTLER No 1
Border Post Friday, May 18th 1928 REFLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER SETTLER No 1 I have been again studying the contents of that little grey book, a copy of which was sent to every fruit grower in Queensland in 1923. During
USQ- at QCWT Stanthorpe is at Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
The Queensland Government is funding free courses for 2017 Year 12 Graduates. This means fee free training for eligible students. The Year 12 Fee Free courses available at QCWT are: • FDF20111 Certificate II in Food Processing • SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations • SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality To find out more details, contact Catherine or Fiona at QCWT
More on the Apple and Grape
THE NEXT APPLE & GRAPE HARVEST FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD FROM 23 FEBRUARY – 4 MARCH, 2018 MAIN WEEKEND 3 & 4 MARCH, 2018 FESTIVAL OPENING: TURNING ON THE LIGHTS, MARKET NIGHT & STREET EVENTS Friday, February 23, 2018 5:00 PM 9:00 PM 27 Maryland StStanthorpe, QLD, 4380Australia(map) Join us to celebrate the start of the festival with
Stanthorpe Ute Show February 2018
Stanthorpe Ute Show Sunday 4th February 11am to 14pm. Nominations close 11am. Judging 11:30, presentations approx 1:30. Sunday is Free Entry in the gate to all competitors Entry via gate 4 on Club Rd QCAS Classes $10 first category, $5 thereafter, Street Ute, Chicks Ute, Bns Ute, 4×4 Work Ute, Feral Ute. Fun Events $5. Chicks Bns, Loudest 6, Loudest
The Soldier Settler Project Complete
Why is our settler big? The Pikedale Soldier Settler Scheme was the biggest in Queensland, both in area, and number of men involved. It was one of the first, and the most notable for creating a harsh regime for these inexperienced settlers. The failure rate was incredibly high but not because the men did not work or try to
The Soldier Settler Project
Launched at Cottonvale on November 10th 2017, the Soldier Settler Project will become a noted icon on the Granite Belt for all visitors to stop and see. Much detail has been included in the planning of this project, and each part of the tableau and surrounds is symbolic. This will be easily seen and understood by any child, hence the