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FLASHBACK: Kingaroy Museum volunteer Wayne Collier shows Crawford State School students historic photographs of the Kingaroy peanut silos being constructed (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wayne joking around with then-Kingaroy Shire Council economic development officer Vaughn Prasser at a KCCI meet’n’greet in 2002<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 31, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Thursday for well-known local resident Wayne Collier.<\/p>\n

Wayne, 70, formerly managed the South Burnett Enterprise Centre in Kingaroy, and worked on a number of economic development projects in conjunction with Kingaroy Shire Council, the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Nanango Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

He worked on “buy local” campaigns and shopping competitions, and also promoted South Burnett produce at markets in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

Along with his wife Thelma – a popular local artist – Wayne ran a catering business in Kingaroy for some time.<\/p>\n

He also sold promotional gift lines and products through his “Events Made Easy” business.<\/p>\n

In later years, he was an enthusiastic volunteer at the Kingaroy Museum and the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre.<\/p>\n

Before coming to Kingaroy, Wayne ran a successful sewage pumping business at Crows Nest.<\/p>\n

He was often spotted around Kingaroy waving to friends from his car, which still proudly carried a “Poo” number plate.<\/p>\n

The funeral, led by Pastor Keven Beier and Pastor Jim Heberle, was held at the Salvation Army Hall in Alford Street.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The building was packed with friends and relatives for the occasion.<\/p>\n

The eulogy was delivered by Wayne’s brother Barry, who reminisced about Wayne’s sense of humour, love of life and the many career choices he had made along the way … from delivery boy and trainee draughtsman to car salesman.<\/p>\n

Wayne died in hospital in Brisbane on January 17 after being diagnosed with cancer several years earlier.<\/p>\n

He is survived by Thelma and two adult children from his first marriage, Glyn and Casey, and four grandchildren.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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