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Home Hill’s Unemployed
Many years ago, students were keen to find a position they could fill after they finish their daily studies, to earn some extra cash, instead of depending on parents. But now it has to be on their terms, such as parties and sport taking preference for their time over the boss’s needs.
The Dreaded Highway Stretch
IT WAS not that long ago that it was suggested that the worst section of the Bruce Highway was between Home Hill and Mackay and any motorists who have travelled the route in the past year would not disagree.
Covid Cancels Chamber’s July Meeting
THE Covid pandemic caught up with the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce at the same time as their July meeting, as the lack of guest speakers available resulted in the meeting being cancelled.
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Home Hill’s Historical Services
The service was popular at a time when transport was not as modern as it is today and it transported students to outside schools while mothers and grandparents took the opportunity to take their offspring on daily outings to the big city
Home Hill League History revealed at Book Launch
WITH the book, A Short History of the Ayr, Home Hill and Burdekin Rugby Leagues 1916 to 1986, to be launched on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Kalamia Hotel Beer Garden in Ayr, the following is an extract from the book which tells of the 1936 North Queensland B Grade Final, in which the Home Hill representative team was defeated by Eacham by 22-8.
Racing remembers Ray Tapiolas with ‘Drover Cup’
BURDEKIN Race Club President, Ricky Gudge has highlighted the need for the club to “source younger members if our club is going to survive in the coming future”.
Catch of the Day
HOME HILL Tennis President Dallan Garvey recently managed land a 96cm Barramundi whilst stuck on a sandbar at the mouth of the Burdekin River, waiting for the tide to come in.