Herald 20221101

GOOMBUNGEE
Jacaranda Day
It’s all about local history
HISTORY - ART - CULTURE - ENTERTAINMENT - FOOD - DRINKS
WE’LL HAVE IT ALL ON SATURDAY
Whether it is sweltering heat
or driving rain, or anything in
between, the community of
Goombungee is hard at work
preparing for the 2022 Jacaranda
Day Festival on Saturday.
Denise Iseppi, president of the
festival organising group, Rosalie
Shire Historical Society, describes
the day as a celebration
of the historic events, buildings
and groups which built this town
and its sense of community.
“This year, festival themes
bring focus to the centenary of
the Queensland CWA, and the
125 th anniversary of the Pioneer
Arms Hotel,” explains Denise.
“Of the five hotels that have
operated in this town, the Pioneer
Arms is the only one that
hasn’t burned down. It’s been
the place where people have
gathered to share their experiences,
good and bad, through
five generations.
“And, since the formation
of the CWA a century ago, that
organization has been a driving
force for women, families and
community wellbeing across
Queensland and Australia.
“So, this year, the focus is on
Spring Garden
these two organisations with two
half-hour street shows tracing
the stories of both the Pioneer
Arms Hotel and the CWA in
song and verse. The shows will
each be presented twice in the
main street throughout the day.”
Continuing the historic focus
is a world premiere exhibition,
A Moment in Time by renowned
model artist, Rob Prentice at the
Museum on George Street.
Rob’s work is fascinating
in its detail in presenting scale
models of horse and bullock
drawn transport of the region.
The exhibition will also open
on Sunday for those who either
cannot make it to Saturday’s festival
or those who just want another
look at this intricate work.
There are also other exhibitions
spread right up and down
the main street.
Steaming on the Downs are
presenting a standing display of
working traction and steam engines.
“These machines were the
first tractors,” explains Nick
Geraghty of Steaming on the
Downs.
“They were formative in
Town Centre comes to
life with uniquely skirted trees
FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 8am
building the agricultural industries
of the Darling Downs”.
The steam engines will also
join more than thirty other historic
and vintage vehicles in the
street parade.
Museum Open & Food Available til 2pm
“The historic vehicle parade
is Denise
the highlight of the day,” says
“People come from all over to
see this amazing spectacle from
years gone by.”
There will be three art exhibitions,
one by the Oakey Art
Group at the Goombungee Hall,
another by local artist Isaya Sikwatta
at gallery GCC and one
featuring local artists at the Rosalie
Gallery.
Artist Alex Stalling will present
an open and live exhibition
of chalk art outside Rosalie Gallery
complemented by a series
of pre-designed and blank chalk
boards for people to contribute
their own artistic expressions.
St Matthews Lutheran Church
and St Colmans Catholic Church
will both offer self-guided tours
and Aspire Dance Academy will
perform Ballet on the Green.
An electronic presentation
of the winning entries in the
Australia Post, one of the many Goombungee businesses
participating in the parade
share it,” says president Denise.
And of course, a feature of
that main street are the Jacaranda
trees, many of which will be
decorated especially for the day.
And if La Nina decides to
come visiting?
“We have wet weather contingencies
planned,” smiles Denise.
The Jacaranda Day Festival
begins at 8am this Saturday in
Mocatta Street, Goombungee.
Unfortunately, the Goombungee-Haden
Show Society’s
Gomoren and Doctor’s designed Creek by, annual rodeo which was to be
Landcare photographic competition
will be on display at gallery
GACE throughout the day.
held at the Goombungee Showgrounds
after the festival on Saturday
has been postponed due
“We think Goombungee has to the unsafe conditions at the
the most beautiful street in
Queensland. And we just love to
grounds. A new date is to be announced
soon.
BACK TO BASICS
Meeting
first Monday
of every
month
A Linmac Automotive and Airconditioning sponsored parade
entry
OPEN GARDENS • WALKING TOURS • PLANTING,
PROPAGATING TALKS • HOME-GROWN &
HOMEMADE MARKETS • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Interactive ITTY BITTY ANIMAL NURSERY
CHILDREN’S SAND PIT • CLEO THE CLOWN
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE & BBQ
6PM EDDIE THE EAGLE
RODEO
at showgrounds
3pm - late
School Band • Maclagan Squeezebox Music • Fire & Rescue Display
GACE display a must-see
The official opening of the
first exhibition by Goombungee
Arts and Culture Enterprise Inc
was held on Saturday evening.
GACE is hosting The Exogenisis
Revelations exhibition by
local artist Isaya Sikwatta at the
Goombungee Christian Church
in Mocatta Street.
The exhibition, which offers
a unique experience into Sikwatta’s
African background, his
culture and art concepts will be
open to the public on Saturday.
Also open on Saturday next
door to the exhibition is the Not
New shop, where GACE have
recycled clothing, shoes, books,
household items, china ware and
more for sale. It is an op shop experience
with a difference.
The shop has come about
through a generous offer from
the Goombungee Christian
Church through Pastor Alan
Pope.
• Artist Isaya Sikwatta
and his daughters Iris and
Millie at the opening of his
exhibition on Saturday
Pictorial report from the
opening next week
Drop in and visit local businesses and organisations
Presented by Goombungee-
Haden A.H & P Society Inc.
Goombungee State School students turn out for the parade
QCWA Goombungee
Open Jacaranda No BYO Alcohol Day – Vehicles for
randomly searched
yummy scones, pikelets
FREE On Ground Camping
with jam and Enquiries cream 0429 in 976 the 504
airconditioned Gates Open: comfort
12.00pm
of the Rodeo rooms from 3.00pm
Fresh sandwiches will be sold outside
where outdoor tables and seating will
be available.
– We are also having a few craft stalls –
ADMISSION:
$15 Adults
$10 High School Students
$5 For Primary more information School Students contact Barbara Harth – Phone 0438 402 423
$35 Family Pass Email: (2 qcwa.goombungeebranch@gmail.com
adults & own
children under 17 years)
New members and helpers always welcome
QCWA Rooms, 56 Mocatta Street, Goombungee
0438 402 423
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GOOMBUNGEE RODEO
RODEO POSTPONED
THIS SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 5
GOOMBUNGEE
SHOWGROUNDS
Featuring:
NEW DATE COMING SOON
• Open Bull Ride
• Novice Bull Ride
• Junior Bull Ride
• Mini Bulls
• Bareback Bronc Ride
• Saddle Bronc Ride
• Steer Wrestling
• Breakaway Roping
• Junior Breakaway Roping
• Rope & Tie
• Team Roping
• Steer Undecorating
• Ladies Barrel Race
• Junior Barrel Race
ATM ON SITE
EFTPOS at Gate (surcharge applies)
Bar – BBQ
Party on after with
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: Goombungee Motors - Darryl O’Brien Electrical - Leicht’s CIA
- Pioneer Arms Hotel - Allens Rural Gas - D Kahler Excavator Hire - Rhonda’s Refits -
Shannon’s Chips - Mr Lyle Voll - Bannock Brae Meats - Kingsthorpe Containers - AN Kahler
Contracting - Meringandan Hotel - Street Ice-Cream - Ray White Rural Oakey