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
Tag: Newsletter 81 August 2022
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.
Nothing’s stopping Nev
Nev met with an unfortunate incident during his time at Groper Creek, tripping over whilst trying to save his laptop.
Ready to renew your Home Hill Boat Club Membership?
Home Hill Boat Club memberships for the 2022/23 financial year became due on 1 July.
Council Rates include extra Aquatic Facilities Levy
WELL, another budget down and my first impression is, it looks okay, as long as you do not delve into it too deeply…
Major Milestone for Home Hill Boat Club!
Following extensive community consultation, ongoing collaboration with the Burdekin Shire Council and solar experts Horan & Bird, the Home Hill Boat Club finalised its solar project
Fishing Weekend at Groper Creek
FORMER Home Hill State High School students recently reunited at Groper Creek for a fishing weekend. Hear how it went…
State of Origin played in good Spirits among Locals and Visitors
STATE of Origin rivalry was alive and well at Groper Creek with three barbecues held at The Boat House, in aid of the Groper Creek Rural Fire Brigade.