Nobby State School Celebrates 120 years
Nobby State School is turning 120
years old on 11 November and the
school is getting ready for a big party
to celebrate! The school opened in
1897 and since then has served the
community of Nobby and surrounds,
educating generations of locals.
One of the most noticeable features of
the school is the picturesque grounds
on which the school sits and the
magnificent memorial gates that serve
as the entrance to the school. The
gates were designed as a memorial
to those served our country in World
War I and World War II. Made with
sandstone columns that hold an arch,
you can see the names engraved of
World War One veterans who were
former students of the school.
During the school’s golden jubilee
celebrations in 1947, the gate was
unveiled and they’re preparing to
celebrate all over again this November
as the school commemorates 120
years. The celebration will be held
on Remembrance Day, Saturday 11
November from 10.30am. The birthday
party will start with a Remembrance
Day service, followed by a day of
celebration, including a giant cake.
A time capsule, created by current
students will be a big feature of the
day. Past and present students, locals
and visitors are all invited to help
celebrate history in the making. To
find out how you can get involved, call
Nobby State School on 4696 3233.
Clifton Dabblers
inspires creativity
and friendship
The Toowoomba Region is a creative
part of the country and the community
of Clifton, in our region’s south, has
become a mini-haven for artists. In this
edition of BOLD, we meet with the
Clifton Dabblers, a group of men and
women who come together to create
art and forge friendships.
The Clifton Dabblers started in 2010
and have grown from just a few
enthusiastic locals to nearly fifty
members. They’re certainly a creative
bunch. From art pieces for the library,
to the giant memorial tree at Rudd’s
Corner, the Dabblers have splashed
their creativity all over the town.
“We do amazing mosaics, printing,
pottery, embroidery, crocheting and
knitting” Dabblers President, Wendy
Cassar said. “For many of us, this is a
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Clifton
Dabblers
real outlet and a chance for women
and men to inspire each other and
form friendships that will last a lifetime.”
The Dabblers meet weekly at
Clifton’s old fire station, now dubbed
the Dabblers Den. Step inside and
you’ll see that the walls of the space
are covered with examples of the
members’ work. Members range from
newbies to established artists who sell
some of their work overseas.
“Everyone loves coming here. We all
have a good chat and then get stuck
into our projects. Many of us share
our skills around and teach each
other. Dabblers always help out other
Dabblers!”
If you see something you like, you’re in
luck, as the hand painted silk scarves,
paintings and colourful mosaics adorn
every inch and can be purchased
seven days a week.
The group meet every Monday from
10am. If you’re interested in joining
the Dabblers, call Rhonda Glare
on 4612 3201.
www.tr.qld.gov.au/bold
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