Reflections

JESUS OFFERS US A PERSONAL PEACE

Prepared by Rev. Barry Walker, Scenic Rim Uniting Church Jesus’ words, “Peace be with you,” in our Gospel message is more than a comforting phrase — it is a declaration of what life with Him is meant to hold. As believers, His peace is not something distant or abstract.  It […]

History

Beaudesert’s Own Butter

The Logan and Albert Co-operative Dairy Factory was described by Kathleen Nutting in her 1974 book, ‘Then and Now: The story of Beaudesert’, as one of Beaudesert’s most valuable assets. Not only did the factory provide employment, it provided an essential product. The cream became Budgeree Butter, the main product […]

Regular Columns

Pastel skies

Here is the first sunrise of winter in all its spectacular pastel glory. The colours changed by the minute as we walked on, rugged up against the early morning chill. It’s a beautiful time of year,

Pat Stuhmcke
Personality Profile

Pat Stuhmcke – Living life to the fullest 

For Pat Stuhmcke, life has always been about making the most of every day. Her personal philosophy “enjoy each day as it comes, because we don’t know what is ahead of us tomorrow” has guided her through both life’s joys and challenges. Early days Born in Pomona, Queensland, Pat spent […]

L to R; Bulk Tanker unloading, collecting empty cans for return and unloading milk cans at the factory.
History

The Butter Factory

By Beaudesert Historical Museum The Logan and Albert Co-operative Dairy Factory, which opened in 1906, was the most important event in the lives of the local dairy farmers. Although there had been small cream factories operating in the district – the South Brisbane Creamery Company and the Lowood Creamery Company […]

Reflections

Temples of the Holy Spirit

By Fr Tomi Alexander, St Mary’s Church St Paul says something pretty amazing in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20: “Your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit.” When you really think about it, that’s huge. A temple isn’t special because it’s big or beautiful — it’s special because God lives there. […]

Regular Columns

Rainbow on William Street

The contrast of this gloomy sky seemed to saturate the brick buildings of William Street in vibrant colour as a rainbow appeared overhead during recent rain.

Merv Cattell and Bella
People and their Pets

Merv and Bella

Bella the seven-month-old purebred blue cattle dog is from good stock, from local breeder Len Bundy. She is right at home with Merv Cattell, pictured, his wife Sharyn and their cheeky Jack Russell Zac. “She’s just a big log – she thinks she’s a Jack Russell. Zac sits on my […]

Tony Tully with Drummer
People and their Pets

Tony Tully and Drummer

Beaudesert Bowls Club’s unofficial fluffy mascot Drummer is a six-year-old golden retriever with quite a full routine: play, eat and sleep.  Owner Tony Tully couldn’t ask for a better furry companion.  “He doesn’t bark, never gets angry – he’s always happy and everyone loves him,” he said.

Reflections

A Better World

By Pastor Josh Cocks, Beaudesert Baptist Church Our family is growing.  No Jade and I are not expecting!  In the last six months we have had two weddings and gained a son and daughter.  It was a delight to be able to officiate at their ceremonies and of course share […]