It was a lovely service held at Woodford Memorial Park.  On a significant day 11 November 2011, Remembrance Day.
Graham Bleakley welcomed everyone and Reverand Steve Thomas from Stanley River Valley Community Church followed with a prayer.
Ron Nipperess let us know that it was the 100th anniversary for the Australian Navy this year.
He introduced Madeline Pickering from Woodford State School who read a beautiful poem ‘ In Flanders Fields’.
Next was the laying of the wreaths, which can be emotional for those who have been through a war and lost friends and family.
The diary of …

The Woodford 100th year  Show was officially opened by the  Penelope Wensley, Governor of Queensland  .  On Friday 24th June the celebrations began.  The Show Society’s Committee had put in a lot of work behind the scenes which involved people from all parts of the community.

Penelope Wensley, Governor of Queensland

Schools from Woodford and surrounding areas put their displays up, which were created by some conscientious and enthusiastic children and teachers.  All grades had put their best work in and were judged for their presentation and ability.  I am sure the …

My grandfather, John McConnel in partnership with his brother David Cameron McConnel, purchased Durundur from the Archer brothers, according to my father’s records, about 1848, having left England for Australia in 1842.
In 1861 his partnership with D.C. McConnel was dissolved and, he went to live at Durundur.
In 1873 he took H.C. Wood, after whom Woodford was named, into a partnership.
In 1882 my father, Arthur John McConnel, started a Hereford Stud at Durundur and in 1885 he bought Glencairn and Holmwood.
My grandfather imported cattle, pigs and other livestock from England and …

Sir Archibald Archer C.M.G. wrote this on 11.3.82 published in 1882-1982 From Durundur to Woodford.
The Woodford district is a rich, well developed and prosperous area in a magnificent State and we owe so much to the men and women who have made it so.
My grandfather, David Archer, was the first European to come to the Woodford district. David, with his brothers John and Tom and their employees, settled on a 60 square mile property two miles from the site of Woodford in early November, 1841. The party had over landed …

Face book has been a great way of communicating to all those stranded in Woodford and surrounding areas.  It was a way to get information from the emergency worker and volunteers to the people who felt isolated and were wondering what was happening and how long they would be trapped in their homes.
Tirelessly, these emergency workers and volunteers worked from Sunday 9 January until now, still helping those in need now. The rain may have stopped for a while, but people still need help as they have lost all their …

The Early Ford V8 Club of Queensland had a show of their cars at Durundur Railway at Woodford on Sunday 19 September.
Immaculate vintage cars from between 1932 – 54 were on display with owners proud to show off their beauties.  The club was established around 1975 and had continued with many more enthusiast joining.  The Club go to many venues and people love to see these old cars kept in such good condition.
Ron Pearce and John Williams both proud owner .  John Williams owning the hot rod which was a …

Train drivers Bob Gough and his two sons, Peter and Mark and grandson Andrew Gough, all united together at Woodford’s Durundur Railway Station on Father’s Day, Sunday 5 September 2010.
Bob, Peter and Mark all belong to the Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society.  The Society originated in Rocklea, but later relocated to Woodford.  With an existing railway track going through Norman Freeman’s property, the Society approached Norman to ask if they could run a steam train through the property. As Norman’s father was a railway ganger in the Woodford district …

 
Angela Morgan set up the Creating Health Well Being Centre about four or five years ago.  She practiced Bowen Therapy and Massage.  When the house behind her little shop became available she decided to join them both together to create more comfort and a bigger centre. 
 Helen Sattler then approached Angela offering her services, which entailed the Raindrop Technique.  This technique involves energetic body balancing where essential oils are dropped along the spine and feathered out.  As the essential oils are a 100% this produces synergy energy which removes blockages and pain.  After the pampering treatment you will …

Wyatt Roy is very close to creating history by becoming the youngest member to be voted into Federal Parliament.  With Grass Roots ‘integrity’ he all but won over the citizens of Longman. Against all odds the young politician has wisely persuaded the people of Longman that he will listen first and talk later. 

While votes were still being counted Wyatt was reluctant to say he had won the seat but numbers showed he was well in the lead.  Postal votes were not enough for the …

Jon Sullivan is the member for Longman, as you may know, running up against 8 other candidates for this weekend’s election. Jon is a father of two daughters and a husband of 30 years as he celebrates his 30th anniversary on the 18th August.
Jon grew up living a somewhat nomadic lifestyle.  His father, being a banker, had to move to a different location every 1 to 3 years.
Jon was enrolled into boarding school, much to his dislike, but it gave him stability.
When his education was completed, as a young man …

It all started back in March at Caboolture Memorial hall.  Wyatt was voted in by 80 local members of Parliament at the Local Grass Roots Democracy preselection.  Wyatt was one of three Candidates.
Once voted in he was then ratified by his Liberal National Party at State Council.  Initially there was talk of LNP not being happy with  Wyatt running for Longman because he was to young but he now has his parties full support and they are 100% behind him.  Wyatt has now been in the public eye everywhere.  Being on …

National Tree Day is Australia’s biggest community tree-planting event and a day for all Australians to help out by planting native trees and shrubs at a Tree Day site in their local area. 
On Sunday 1 August The Durundur Railway at Woodford did their bit for National Tree Day.  President of Australian Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Society Terry Olsen and Ryan Silk planted some trees and then gave the public Steam Train Rides. 
Durudur Railway is a volunteer Non Profit organisation. Mark Gough one of volunteer, was very helpful to those adults or children wanting learn how the …

As my 6 year old daughter said has the grass been Splendoured yet.  Yes is the answer, not sure how she visualised that but I have a different vision of the grass been Splendoured. 
From Thursday traffic chaos to Music splendour.  In my opinion locals weren’t too put out for the rewards were high and a lot of businesses did reap in the profit.  Sure you couldn’t get to the shops for a loaf of bread on Thursday but by Friday traffic was moving steadily and was easy to get to town.  
Security was …

What a fantastic variety of music they had at Splendour.  Unfortunately couldn’t make it to all shows.  The big name bands brought  huge crowds.  People were being kept out of certain areas as they were up to its capacity, so some fans were disappointed not getting into where their favourite band was playing. One of them being the ever so popular Florence and the Machine. 
Less well known bands also had packed stadiums and they got to feel what it was like to have a mass crowd watching them.  I was able to get to the back stage to …

Saturday 24th July at 16-24 Margaret Street, Woodford was the official Opening of the Woodford Country Retirement Villas.  It has been a long journey to get here.   Its was a drawn out difficult process but they found solutions to all their problems in some very ingenious ways.
Many people attended the opening including many of  high profile . Greg Chippendale, Councillor for Moreton Bay Region, Mr Jon Sullivan, MP for Longman, and his rival in the next election, Mr Wyatt Roy, LNP candidate for Longman,  all making their presence known.
Bev Clyne was the MC for the day …