Allora’s ANZAC services strongly supported
The community was out in force on Saturday to recognise the brave men and women who served and continue to serve Australia in defence of our freedom.
The Salvation Army Corps 106 year participation in Allora’s ANZAC Day commemorations comes to an end
Trevor Neale. The time was 2pm on the 25 April 1919 - Lieut. Robert Brown (Ret. AIF) marshalled the gathered groups at 53 Warwick Street, (now Historical Museum) for the Anzac Day march to the Fallen Soldiers Memorial via Forde, Drayton, Herbert and Warwick Streets. Main service was at 3pm ... This was the start of a 106 year association of the Salvation Army with Anzac Day in Allora.
Old wool table now looks classy
The Allora Men’s Shed has done a magnificent job of giving new life to this old wool classing table. During the past month Graham Hickson has been the main man to work on this unusual project.
Fuel relief measures miss the mark for ag sector
AgForce says National Cabinet's decision to halve the fuel excise and suspend the heavy vehicle road user charge does little to address the immediate challenges that are facing Queensland producers. AgForce General President Shane McCarthy said while the measures may provide some relief to consumers and parts of the transport sector, they fall short in regards to agriculture.
Rainbow Lorikeets Easter treat
Allora’s picturesque trees in Herbert Street attracted this chattering of noisy but beautiful Rainbow Lorikeets to feast on the mass of seeds that drop onto the footpath for easy picking.
