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Winning side Downs Pursehouse Rural, from left, Katie Porteous, Jack Mantova, James Reid and Justin Rous. Photo, Jessica Rea

Easter polo enjoyed at Clifton

Over the Easter weekend, beautiful conditions saw the Downs Polo Club hosted its Club Tournament, with local teams going head-to-head in Clifton.

28 April, 2025

From the outside Pilton Hall looks very much like many other halls but the interior walls are a wonderful commemoration of the Pilton Valley’s Anzacs.

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Pilton Hall’s rich Anzac tradition

Commemoration and Celebration for Wattles - feature photo

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Commemoration and Celebration for Wattles

At the Museum’s official opening, from left, Maranoa MP David Littleproud, Historical Society Publicity Officer Linda Nicholas and Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio cut the ribbon.

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The Clifton Museum’s re-opening - four years on

This 135 acres of dryland cotton crop visible from Toowoomba Karara Road and Pittsworth Felton Road, provides a sea of white which contrasts to the usual brown, yellow and green of the rich Felton Valley.

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Something a bit different in the Felton Valley

Umpire takes teams Downs Pursehouse Rural and Downs Webster Cavanagh to the line out to begin the match.

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Queensland polo season kick starts at Clifton

Wattles first grade captain Nick Van Der Poel crossed for two tries in his team’s 52 – 18 win over the Oakey Bears on Saturday. Photo, Zara Van Der Poel

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Spirited Bears no Match for Upbeat Warriors

Nobby and Pittsworth Ladies Guilds hosted the Lutheran Women DD Zone Rally Day on 2nd April. Back row (from left): Gloria Hamilton and Susan Uebergang. Middle row: Del Priebbenow, Heather Petersen, Karen Reynolds, Pastor Charlie Uebergang, Ros VonHoff and LCAQD Bishop Rev. Mark Vainikka. Front row: Lyn Jurgens, Lenore Wisseman, Meg Eising and Cheryl Fowler.

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Nobby co-hosts Lutheran women’s day

While the corrugated iron exterior is not the most attractive of looks, it is very much in keeping with the pioneer history of the town.

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Progressive ideas revitalise Leyburn Hall

Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji (right) talks to Nobby resident Tony Wallen outside the Sister Kenny Museum.

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Cross-continental connection

Back, from left: Ross Hentschel (Manager), Tyson Stevens, Lee Schwenke (Leaguesafe), Tom Fenwick, Jacob Leach, Ryan Kelly-Payne, Tom Hatch, Alex Donn, Jackson Shelswell, Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard, Mitchell Bourke, Robert Slatter (Manager), Ty Gardner (Leaguesafe), Travis Burns (Coach), Trophy representatives Gemma Frahm & Janette Frahm. Middle: Daniel Jennings, Alex Hinch, Connor Williams, Tom Ramsay. Front: Dan Taber, Oliver Van Der Poel, Nick Van Der Poel (Captain), Matthew Christensen, Dwayne Duncan and sons Jemison and July. Photo, Amanda O’Halloran

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Hatch steers Wattles to Rod Frahm Cup win

A parade and many other festivities took place in Allora in July 2019 to celebrate that town’s 150 years since the town’s founding - will Clifton follow suit?

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Clifton 150 years old this year

Progress Association member Alan Price with the new train cut-out and brochures.

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New addition to Railway Station

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