December 21, 2015
Hivesville’s Christmas Carnival, held at Anzac Park opposite the Hivesville Hotel, broke with recent tradition on Friday night.
Santa arrived around dusk in an electric green T-bucket Ford with a few more horses under than the bonnet than his usual conveyance, a horse-drawn wagon.
The change in transport arrangements was caused by a recent fire at wagon master Spike Butler’s property which damaged some of his bridles.
Unwilling to disappoint the children, Spike offered to chauffeur Santa to the event in his hotrod instead, and the jolly gentleman quickly agreed.
The rest of the Carnival went ahead without a hitch.
Guests could enjoy an assortment of foods prepared by the Hivesville QCWA and helpers from the Hivesville Progress Association who manned the barbecues; and enjoy carol singing by members of the Kingaroy Seventh-day Adventist choir.
There was also a Christmas raffle and Santa also brought along gifts for the children.
Afterwards, many guests adjourned across the road to finish the evening off at the hotel.
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