Bottle Tree Bulletin Bottle Tree Bulletin - November 2019 | Page 9

Jackson Jottings
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1. Noel York, Damien McAtameney, Norma Albeck and Ann Leahy MP in front of the Worshipful
Master’s Chair donated by Sam York (Noel and Norman’s grandfather) in 1924 2. David Bowden and
Howard Hobbs at Corona Lodge’s 95the Anniversary event (photos: John Lethbridge)
QCWA HALL JACKSON
Nov 3 rd
Bar and BBQ at 5 pm
Cash only
Show starts at 7 pm
Ticket available online
https://festivalofsmallhalls.com
or contact Trish 0427 709 611
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QCWA Jackson conducts a social event on
the last Sunday of every month. Everyone is
welcome so please come along if you would
like to catch up with old friends or meet new
people. QCWA meetings are held on the
second Wednesday of the month at the
Jackson Hall at 12.30pm. We are always
looking for new members and guest speakers
so please come along.
The Community Council Meeting was held
with councillors from Maranoa Regional
Council on Monday September 30, 2019. A
number of issues were discussed including
the Wandoan/Jackson intersection on the
Warrego Highway, dump tidiness, accessing a
grant to commemorate the district’s Vietnam
Veterans.
Upcoming events are:
Sunday 3 rd November Festival of Small
Halls. Bar and BBQ (cash only) from 5pm.
See flyer for details. Tickets are $15 and can
be purchased online through
festivalofsmallhalls.com or ring Trish 0427
709611
Sunday 24 th November 5pm BBQ $5 burgers
RSVP Trish on 0427 709 611
Saturday 21 st December Jackson Christmas
Party sponsored by WQPHN Empowering
Communities.
event as well as past and present
Freemasons from Charleville, Roma and of
course Wallumbilla.
Ms Leahy spoke of the good work the
Wallumbilla's Corona Lodge celebrated its
95th Anniversary on Saturday September 21, Freemason’s charity arm, Hand Heart Pocket
2019. Current Member for Warrego Ann Leahy has done in the Maranoa and across drought-
affected areas. The special occasion was a
MP and her predecessor Mr Howard Hobbs
were in attendance, with Mr Hobbs launching chance to reflect on the history of the Lodge
and its contribution to the community which is
proceedings. He spoke of the long standing
sure to continue for many years to come.
contribution families who trace their lineage
back to the areas early settlers have made to
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the Wallumbilla community through Corona
Lodge. Several descendants of these prickly-
pear battling, dairy, wheat, cotton, maize
farming settlers where in attendance for the
Corona Lodge celebrates
95th Anniversary