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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,
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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 […]
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. […]
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
History
Dairying on the Logan
Farming along the fertile flats of the Logan River in the early days was fraught with difficulty. Sheep, introduced with the first settlers, were soon found to be unsuited to the conditions. Cattle thrived, but markets for meat were not large enough to sustain a large industry. The answer, dairying, […]
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Autumn sunrise
We came up the rise from the Tubber Street shortcut early one Wednesday morning and I was struck with the beauty of this autumn sunrise scene in Beaudesert suburbia.