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\"Bethany<\/a>
The South Burnett’s most famous “soccer mum” Tracey Tunstall took time out on Saturday afternoon to admire the impressive line-up of vintage cars at Bethany’s centenary celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 19, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hundreds of people descended on ‘Bethany’ near Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon to take part in its Centenary celebrations and help raise funds for the Queensland Cancer Council.<\/p>\n

Buses ferried visitors from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast who were joined by friends and wellwishers from all over the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Guests were able to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on the grounds, take a guided tour around the historic property, inspect antique farm equipment, browse a collection of vintage cars, and wander through Bethany’s museum.<\/p>\n

Special “official” guests on the day included former Murgon Shire mayor Bill Roberts, South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.<\/p>\n

Both Bill Roberts and Wayne Kratzmann have a long-standing friendship with the Bjelke-Petersen family and in a speech before the Centenary cake was cut, Mayor Kratzmann recalled a childhood visit to the property which resulted in a flight with former Queensland Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen in his cropduster.<\/p>\n

He also reflected on the fact that Lady Flo was a unique public figure.<\/p>\n

“Unlike any other Australian politician I’ve ever known, no one has ever had a bad word to say about Lady Flo,” he observed.<\/p>\n

John Bjelke-Petersen welcomed guests to the celebrations and gave them an overview of both the farm’s history and the history of his family in the area, which pre-dated the establishment of Bethany by almost 12 years.<\/p>\n

He noted that religion had always played a central role in the family, something his sister Margaret confirmed before leading the day with a special prayer.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, Lady Flo helped her youngest granddaughter Grace, 5, cut a special Centenary cake while her children John, Margaret, Ruth and Helen looked on.<\/p>\n

Then guests were invited out onto the farm’s front lawn for the unveiling of a Centenary plaque by Lady Flo, which was mounted on a rock brought to the farm especially for the purpose by Gary Barron.<\/p>\n

In the evening, the South Burnett Shed Men wrapped up the day with a meeting in one of the farm’s sheds, coupled with a dinner and guest speakers.<\/p>\n

\"Bethany<\/a>
Murray Beil, Kumbia, explains the principles of how a corn thrasher works to new Kingaroy residents Dr Tel and Melissa Steinke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\"Bethany<\/a>
Buses brought many visitors and well-wishers from Brisbane and the coast<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Bethany<\/a>
John Bjelke-Petersen welcomed guests at the homestead’s front gate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"Bethany<\/a>
Ray Wilton and Ian Fredericksen took a tour through Bethany’s museum to learn more about the famous property<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\"Bethany<\/a>
Eleanor and Wayne Kratzmann admiring an MG in the vintage cars display<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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\"Bethany<\/a>
Old friends Bill Roberts and Lady Flo shared memories over a cuppa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\"Bethany<\/a>
Mitch, Michael and Margie Magnussen were one of the many family groups who made a day of it at the Centenary celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Bethany<\/a>
John Bjelke-Petersen and his sisters Margaret, Ruth and Helen look on as their mother Lady Flo helps granddaughter Grace Bjelke-Petersen, 5, cut the Centenary cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Bethany<\/a>
The high point of the day was the unveiling of a Centenary plaque by Lady Flo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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