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Anzac Day

Today is Anzac Day, the day when the nation pauses to remember the sacrifices of thousands of Australians who have fought for the democratic principles our country is committed to in conflicts all over the world. Most South Burnett businesses will either be closed completely today or operating on restricted hours (ie from noon onwards) as a mark of respect. Anzac Day commemorative services will be held throughout the region from 4:27am onwards: the same time the original Anzacs began their assault on the beaches of Gallipoli 106 years ago. Here's where they'll be held:

Blackbutt-Benarkin will be marking Anzac Day with a Dawn Service at the War Memorial in Coulson Street at 4:27am, which will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the rear of the nearby Radnor Hotel at 6:00am. At 10:45am, there will be a march from Muir Street to the War Memorial, which will be followed by a Commemoration Service at 11:00am, followed by a free sausage sizzle in Les Muller Park courtesy of Blackbutt RSL and the Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club, plus two-up games at the Radnor. Note: A special feature of today's activities will be the unveiling of a plaque to honour the erection of Blackbutt's War Memorial 100 years ago.
Bell will be holding an Anzac Day Commemoration Service at the Bell War Memorial at the corner of the Bunya Highway and Dennis Street at 6:00am, followed by a breakfast at the RSL in Ensor Street. Everyone is welcome.
Boondooma and Durong will hold a commemoration and wreath-laying service at 9:00am at Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Durong-Mundubbera Road.
Bunya Mountains will hold a commemoration and wreath-laying service at the Lone Pine in the Dandabah camping area at 8:00am.
Cherbourg will hold a Commemoration March and Service at 8:00am. The march will begin at Barambah Avenue and will be followed by a Commemorative Service at the War Memorial opposite the Ration Shed Museum, and then morning tea at the Ration Shed.
Cooyar will mark Anzac Day with a march from Cooyar Memorial Hall on the New England Highway at 10:00am to the Cooyar War Memorial further along the highway for a Commemorative Service.
Goomeri will hold its traditional Dawn Service at 5:15am at the War Memorial Clock on the Burnett Highway. This will be followed by a pilgrimage to the war graves at Goomeri Cemetery in Goomeri West Road at 7:30am (participants should meet at the cemetery's gates), and then a March and Service from Dickinson's Park to the cenotaph for wreath-laying at 9:45am, followed by a Commemorative Service at the Hall Of Memory in Boonara Street. More details? Phone David on 0427-169-043
Hivesville will hold a Dawn Service in Main Street at 5:30am, followed by a community breakfast in Memorial Park opposite the Hivesville Hotel.
Kilkivan will mark Anzac Day with a Dawn Service at the RSL Memorial Park in Bligh Street at 5.30am. This will be followed by a breakfast further along Bligh Street at Lions Park at 6:00am, and then a march at 10:00am from Memorial Park back to Lions Park for a Commemoration Service at 11:00am which will be followed by a community lunch at Kilkivan Hall around noon.
Kingaroy will hold a Dawn Service at the rotunda in Memorial Park at 4:28am, followed by a pilgrimage to the War Service Graves at Taabinga Cemetery at 8:00am. At 10:30am, marchers taking part in the annual march should assemble at Kingaroy RSL for an 11:00am march to Memorial Park, where there will be a citizen's observance at 11:15am.
Kumbia will mark Anzac Day with its traditional march, which will have a slightly different starting point this year because of traffic management issues. Marchers should assemble at Francis Street near the Kumbia Hotel at 8:45am for a 9:00am step off. The march will be followed by a Commemoration Service at 9:00am.
Linville will host a Dawn Service for Linville and Moore residents at the cenotaph in George Street at 5:30am this morning.
Maidenwell will mark Anzac Day with a QCWA morning tea at Maidenwell Hall at 9:30am, followed by a wreath laying at the Maidenwell War Memorial at 10:30am.
Murgon will hold a rum and milk fellowship in the Diggers Room of Murgon RSL at 4:45am, followed by a Dawn Service at the Murgon War Memorial at 5:30am, and then a Gunfire Breakfast back at the Diggers Room to wrap things up. Later in the morning, marchers in the annual Anzac Day parade should assemble in the RSL's rear car park at 9:00am for a 9:45am step off. The parade will be followed by a Commemoration Service and wreath laying at the Memorial at 10:00am, and then refreshments in the Diggers Room. Mr Joseph Thompson will be this year's special guest speaker at the service, and the RAAF will execute a flyover during the march. More details? Phone Ritchie on 0427-133-408
Nanango will hold a fellowship for RSL Sub-branch members and their families, visiting veterans and ex defence personnel at Taras Hall at 5:00am, then a march from the RSL to the Memorial at 5:20am, where a Dawn Service will be held at 5:30am. This will be followed by a gold coin donation Gunfire Breakfast in Taras Hall, and then a pilgrimage to the Veterans Graves at Nanango Cemetery at 7:00am. After this, participants in the annual Anzac Day march should assemble in Howlett Lane at 8:15am for an 8:45am step off, followed by a Commemoration Service at the War Memorial at the corner of Drayton and Henry Streets at 9:00am.
Proston will hold a Dawn Service at the Proston Cenotaph in Collingwood Street at 5:30am.
Widgee will hold a Dawn Service at 6:00am at the Widgee Cenotaph, followed by a 7:00am breakfast at the Memorial Hall, and then an Anzac Day Parade leaving from principal's residence next to Widgee School at 8:30am. The main commemoration service will commence immediately after the parade ends.
Wondai will hold a Dawn Service at 5:00am, which will be accompanied by a march from the Post Office along Mackenzie Street to the War Memorial outside Wondai Town Hall. At 8:00am there will be a pilgrimage to the War Service Graves at the Wondai Cemetery, and this will be followed at 10:00am by a second march from Wondai Post Office along Mackenzie Street to the War Memorial for a Commemoration Service and wreath laying.
Wooroolin will hold its traditional Anzac Day March along the Bunya Highway at 11:00am this morning, followed by a Commemoration Service at the Wooroolin Memorial Hall at 11:15am. This year, guests at the service will need to swipe a QR code at the Hall as part of pandemic precautions, and afterwards the Wooroolin QCWA will be offering free tea, coffee and Anzac Biscuits under the gazebos in front of their rooms opposite the Hall.
Yarraman will hold a Dawn Service at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park at 6:00am, followed by a gold coin donation breakfast at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street, and then a pilgrimage to the War Service Graves at 7:30am. At 10:30am, marchers will assemble in John Street before stepping off at 10:45am to attend the main Commemoration Service at the Cenotaph at 11:00am. This will be followed by a gold coin donation lunch at Yarraman's Memorial Hall from noon.

Wondai Anzac Day Race Meeting

The South Burnett Race Club will be holding their 48th Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai race track in Baynes Street today in aid of Legacy, and after a sombre morning of reflection it's always one of our region's most popular race meetings of the year. Today's trackside action will feature an on-course TAB; live telecasts of interstate races and interstate betting fluctuations; a vigorous undercover betting ring; a great BBQ and bar; the Lady Luck Cocktail Bar; a "Shades Of Autumn" fashion theme; and a card of five races. Gates will open at 11:30am; the bar will open at 1:00pm; and the first race will leave the barriers at around 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is just $10. Reserved seating is also available for a small extra charge. You can read more about what a previous Anzac Day race meeting was like (and see pictures) on our website.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389

Sue Ray - Blackbutt

Entertainer Sue Ray will be performing at the Hotel Radnor in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 5:00pm until around 8:00pm toinight. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-0203.

Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers Muster - Boondooma

The last day of the six-day Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers & Heritage Muster will be held at Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Durong-Mundubbera Road, Boondooma today. This popular annual campout week features lots of Australia's top bush balladeers and poets along with walk-up artists. There'll also be an Anzac Day Service held in the grounds this morning. The Muster routinely attracts 700 to 800 caravanners plus day-trippers, and in addition to bucketloads of non-stop music there'll also be great camp oven meals, a licensed bar, barbecue, stalls and historic displays. Admission is $110 per person for the festival. Bookings are essential as COVID-19 restrictions apply. Tickets can be booked online (day rates also available). Bush camping is also available on-site and can be booked by phoning the Homestead's caretakers on (07) 4168-0159. NB. No EFTPOS available on site.

South Burnett Orchid Society - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular monthly meeting at CTC's rooms at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm to around 3:30pm this afternoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels and meets on the last Sunday of every month except December. New members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs), Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) or Linda on 0429-634-637

Kilkivan Railway Markets

The monthly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets run on the last Sunday of every month and always feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise. New stallholders are always welcome, too! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone Dallas on (0407) 731-344 or visit the website.

Bunya Mountains Markets

The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas, and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park. More details? Phone (07) 4668-3126.

Sunday Bingo - Wondai

Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.

Maidenwell Bull Ride

The annual Maidenwell Bull Ride will be running this afternoon and evening behind the Maidenwell Hotel. The event is an important fundraiser for the Tanduringie State School P&C. Gates will open at 4:30pm and the event will run to approximately 9:00pm. This year's fundraiser is being supported by Bendigo Bank and G3 Engineering but there will be a few changes in order to comply with regulations to make it a COVID-safe event. This is an affiliated NRA Bull Ride and there will be Open/Novice/U18 Bull Rides, U15/U12 Mini Bull Ride and a Local U12 Ride. As well as the action in the ring, there will also be a "Wooly Bully" comedy act. The Maidenwell Hotel will be selling drinks and the P&C will once again be supplying meals. Entry fees are $15 for adults and $10 for high school students (primary and under free). A family pass (two adults and two high school students) is also available for $40. More information? Contact Bronwyn on 0439-842-412 or by email. Note: This event was originally scheduled for April 4 but had to be postponed due to pandemic restrictions that have now been lifted.

Manumbar Campdraft

The third (and final) day of the Manumbar Campdraft will be held at the Manumbar Campdraft Grounds at 3896 Manumbar Road today, kicking off at 6:00am this morning with a Junior Draft, then followed by Juvenile Draft and then the hotly-contested Open Draft which will continue until dusk. Free on-site camping is available, and takeaway meals are available as well if hunger strikes. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and everyone is welcome. More details? Message the Manumbar Campdraft's Facebook page.

Kumbia Museum

The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.

Matthew Wild - Linville

The Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville will have entertainer Matthew Wild performing at lunch and dinner today. The hotel's kitchen will be open if you fancy a bite, and there's also free camping sites across the road if you want to stay over. Bookings aren't necessary but are always appreciated: (07) 5424-7280

Natalie Fenton & Mr Q - Nanango

Popular South Burnett entertainer Natalie Fenton will be performing at the Nanango RSL in George Street, Nanango from 11:00am to around 2:00pm today, followed by the Mr Q Acoustic Duo from 4:00pm until late. Admission is free and the RSL's kitchen will be operating throughout. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

John Lindsay - Wondai

Blues and country entertainer John Lindsay will be performing at the Hotel Cecil in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm to around 5:00pm this afternoon. The hotel's kitchen will also be operating if you fancy a bite. More details? Phone the Cecil on (07) 4168-5460. Note: If you like John and want to hear more, he's also performing at the Linville Hotel tomorrow.