The opening celebrations at the Yarraman Railway station in May 1913

May 3, 2013

Get on track and head for Yarraman! On Saturday, May 18, residents will be celebrating 100 years since the arrival of the first train to the town.

A day of activities has been organised at Heritage House in Millar Street to mark the occasion.

At 11:30am, an official commemorative ceremony will be held with the planting of an ironbark and the unveiling of a plaque on the old railway station building.

During the day, there’ll also be live entertainment, bush poetry, a barbecue, free face-painting, circus workshops and horse carriage rides from 9:00am.

Visitors will also be able to view a collection of historic displays and photographs depicting the history of the Brisbane Valley railway.

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Also part of the celebrations, the South Burnett PCYC has organised a mountain bike ride along the old railway line on the day.

The 15km ride along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will start at Heritage House. Registrations will be taken at 8:00am. There is a $5 entry fee.

At 10:00am, there’ll also be a best-dressed mountain bike competition, open to all ages.

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In the evening, celebrations will continue with an Oktoberfest dance at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street.

Doors open at 7:00pm.

There’ll be a finger food supper, bar operating and live entertainment with guest trio Euroband from Hervey Bay.

Tickets cost $15. To book, phone 0428-161-410.

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On Sunday, May 19, the South Burnett Trail Horse Riders will be holding a 22km trail ride along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.

Muster at Heritage House before 8:30am.