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The Jandowae Timbertown Festival is completely dependent on the support of generous sponsors and the Jandowae Community as a whole. Without this support,
Jandowae could not claim to host one of the biggest events on the Western Downs Calendar and you would miss out on the fantastic experience that is Timbertown!
Welcome to On behalf of the Timbertown Festival Committee, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all, and thank you for visiting and supporting our community. Since the very first Timbertown Festival was held in 2001 to celebrate the important contributions the timber milling industry made to our way of life, the now biennial Festival has become a significant event on our local and regional calendar, and has won Regional Australia Day Awards for the past two Festivals. Many things have changed over the years, including committee members, local industry and the scope of our Festival, but one thing remains the same - our Festival is owned by the community and continues to provide a dynamic fundraising event which aims to benefit as many local groups and organisations as we can every two years.
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Friday at the Domiciliary Art and Photography Exhibition Opening Night and rolls into a fun-packed Saturday commencing with the Bush Poets Breakfast and Street Festival. You will find decorated trees, our Grand Parade (one of the biggest in the region), art show, craft show, market stalls, food vendors offering tastes from around the world, vintage show and shine, Junior Rugby League Carnival, 20/20 Bush Bash cricket competition, Golf Day, bull and barrels rodeo and a fireworks extravaganza that will see our small rural community transformed into a mass of colour and energy for you to enjoy!
I would like to thank the many community volunteers and festival organisers who have worked so hard to make this event a success. The foresight of past committee’s has served as an inspiration to all those people who are involved in the 2014 Timbertown Festival. I The 2014 Festival program would also like to acknowledge promises to be bigger and better; that quality events like the the Festival comes alive on Timbertown Festival are not
possible without the support of key sponsors. Our Committee would like to acknowledge our major partner for 2014 - Western Downs Regional Council, and to sincerely thank our many wonderful sponsors for their support and generosity. I hope you have a great time celebrating our culture, and let’s keep this great community event going for many years to come! Darryl Donald President Jandowae Timbertown Festival
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Friday, 6:30pm Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday, 9am - 4pm Jandowae Domiciliary Care will kick off the 2014 Timbertown Festival and the Timbertown Art and Photo Exhibition with an Opening Night Cocktail Party on Friday the 6th of June, commencing at 6.30pm at the Jandowae Domiciliary Care Day Centre, 37 George St. Tickets are $30 per person (prepaid only). Entertainment for opening night will include an auction of artworks by local and regional artists, music by Melinda Wells, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and a well stocked bar. The sale of exhibited art and photos will also commence during opening night. The Timbertown Art and Photo Exhibition will continue throughout the weekend with tea, coffee and homemade biscuits available and a seating area for patient husbands! Opening hours are 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. We are eagerly anticipating the high quality of exhibits this year with 2012 producing a large range of excellent pieces from artists with diverse styles and mediums. There will be something for everyone!
Saturday 8am - 10am Kicking off at 8am, the Bush Poets Breakfast will feature emerging local poets from Jandowae State School who will be working on their performance skills with Melinda and Harry Wells prior to the big event and will share the stage with two fantastic local poets, Brian Weier and Henry Barrass. Both experienced, talented bush poets will give us two sets of traditional verse interspersed with spoken word from our local youth. A scrumptious breakfast will be on offer, plenty of seating and shade for everyone, this is a great family favourite event and a fantastic way to start the main Festival day!
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Entries close Friday, 16th May 2014. Category 1: Age 2 - 6 years - 1st and 2nd prizes Category 2: Age 7 - 12 years - 1st and 2nd prizes Entry forms available online:
www.jandowaetimbertown.org.au Winners are announced on stage at 10am at the Sunday Lions Markets and will also be posted on Facebook following the Festival.
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It’s a roar of the saws at this years Jandowae Timbertown Festival, with eight men racing against the clock to saw a seven foot log into billets. With five hours of chainsaw fun and racing this year, bring the kids, this is a not to be missed event. To be the best of the best in this exhilarating sport requires the men’s exceptional skills and top equipment. It’s a sport a bit like car racing, people love the loud things!
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The Jandowae Cottage Crafts Group will be holding their biennial Open Days on the 7th and 8th June, 2014, in the Jandowae Memorial Hall. This will coincide with the Timbertown Festival and Art and Photography Show. Opening Hours: Saturday, 8am – 4pm Sunday, 9am – 3pm Admission: $5 The main feature will be the display of quilts and other items made by members of the Club. The Red Bus, with all your patchwork supplies, will be in attendance. A number of stall holders will be selling jewellery, beading, wood turned items, woodcraft, painted saws, homemade sweets, general craft items and lavender products. Vote for the most popular quilt while you’re there! Morning and afternoon teas will be available, as well as a light luncheon. There will also be a multi-draw raffle. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Saturday, 10:30am - 11:30am The biggest log you have ever seen, walking trees, vintage cars, hotted up utes and floats of all shapes and sizes will make their way down the main streets of Jandowae in the Grand Parade. With over 30 floats booked in, the 2014 Parade is set to be bigger and brighter than ever! The Parade starts at 10:30am at Athlone Cottage, and continues down High Street and into George Street. Inquiries phone Sarah: 0407 110 593
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Saturday, 8am - 2pm The streets of Jandowae come to life on Saturday, 7th June. From 8am at main stage, the bush poets greet the town and breakfast is available to all. Market stalls and entertainers line our streets, while two stages will keep you entertained all day. The yabby races kick off at midday, kids are kept busy with free children’s shows at 11.50am and 12.40pm, rides and the animal farm, and family entertainment will include chainsaw races, whip-cracking and chainsaw sculpting demonstrations all day! There will be plenty of food available including wood-fired pizza, BBQ’s, pancakes, fresh coffee, ice-cream and of course fairy floss and all that beautiful show food!
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Saturday, 10am On Saturday, 7th June, during the Timbertown Festival, the Jandowae Junior Rugby League Club will host five trial games between Roma Schoolboys Rugby League and Western Downs Junior Rugby League and a Jandowae and Western Downs team (Zone 4). The age groups/weights playing are : U10/U35kg U12/U43kg U12 - Zone 4 (unweighted) U13 U14 These teams have been selected from the Western Downs Competition and they are playing trial games this weekend as a lead up to going away to their respective carnivals throughout the season. Of particular interest to the local community is the Under 12 Jandowae and Western Downs team as it is coordinated by the Jandowae Club due to the clubs long history with the Zone 4 Carnival. The day begins at 10am and runs until 3pm and there will be a full canteen and BBQ running. Spectators are welcome throughout the day.
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Saturday, 12 Noon Timbertown Events at the Top Pub (AKA The Pink Pub) Friday night - top meals available and live entertainment from 8:30pm until late. Saturday - Top Pub proudly supporting the P&C barbecue situated out the front of the pub from 8am. The famous Timbertown Yabby Races, a fun-filled family event for all ages, starts at 12 noon. Coffee and cake is available all day, every day of the long weekend. We are looking forward to seeing our friends Panda Pearls, come and drape Jandowae and the Top Pub team in luxurious pearls.
Sunday - Top meals, coffee and cake available all day from 10am. Monday - Top meals, coffee and cake available from 8am. Eggs Benedict special for $11.00. Top Pub - Proudly supporting our community events.
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Saturday, 10am - 2pm Main Stage This year's main stage is set to host a wonderful showcase of local talent as Jandowae State School students feature during the day's entertainment thanks to a Regional Arts Development Fund grant obtained by the Timbertown committee. Hosted by Melinda J Wells of Dalby, a series of workshops at school in the lead up to our main festival day will see students across all ages learning songs to perform on the day. Whether in prep or high school, every age group will feature in their own special song set and there will be plenty of amazing talent to witness on the day! Part of the program is our 'local artist showcase', featuring adult performers from the Jandowae area who will entertain during the day. A new and exciting addition to our program is the Lindy Mindy Music Show for the under 8's, a special performance for our families, with singing, dancing, games and audience interaction - our little ones will LOVE this show. As a special treat, the Combined Reconciliation Choir, featuring singers from Jandowae, Dalby, Chinchilla and Tara will also perform songs from their new repertoire. Drop in and check out your favourites artists on the day.
Saturday, 10am - 2pm Busking Stage This year our dedicated 'Busking Stage' will host an array of musicians from around the region who will be singing for their supper - please support our locals and enjoy their diverse range of musical skills. Artists will have their guitar cases open and have merchandise for sale.
Saturday 11:50am & 12:40pm Everyone loves music – bring the children along for a musical show by Lindy and Mindy! Lindy and Mindy are fun and fresh, they are full of energy and engage their young audiences with fantastic songs, dances, games and more…
Lindy & Mindy Balloon & Bubble Fun There’s never a dull moment when the fun-loving Lindy and Mindy are around - balloons and bubbles are just what you need to keep the youngsters amused and entertained for hours. Bring the children to see them at the Jandowae Showgrounds from 3pm for balloon creations, fun and laughter!!
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Friday 6th June 2014 6:30pm
Domiciliary Art and Photography Exhibition Cocktail Party Official Timbertown Festival Opening *pre-paid tickets only Domiciliary Centre, 37 George Street Ph: 4668 5900 or 0428 812 269
8:30pm until late
Top Pub (Pink Pub) Live Entertainment
Saturday 7th June 2014 8:00am - 10:00am
Bush Poets’ Breakfast High Street
8:00am - 2:00pm
Timbertown Street Festival Markets George and High Streets
8:00am - 4:00pm
Jandowae Cottage Craft Group - Quilt and Craft Show Memorial Hall, George Street
9:00am - 4:00pm
Domiciliary Art and Photography Show Domiciliary Centre, 35 George Street
8:00am - 2:00pm
Athlone Cottage - Jandowae Progress and Heritage Association Open to Visitors, Athlone Cottage, High Street
8:00am - 2:00pm
Timbertown Street Festival including: Main Stage Poetry and Performances Market and Food Stalls Decorated Trees Chainsaw Racing Events Chainsaw Wood Sculpting Display Whip Cracking Free Children’s Shows and Animal Farm Rides and Buskers Jumping Castles Face Painting Bungee Swing and Climbing Wall
10:00am
Jandowae Rugby League Carnival Zone 4 Western Downs vs Roma District Jandowae Sports and Recreation Grounds, Cnr Hickey and Jimbour Streets
10:30am
Timbertown Grand Parade
11:50am
LINDY & MINDY Children’s Show Main Stage, High Street
12:00pm
Yabbie Races - Top Pub George Street
12:00pm
Lyle and Cath Mistrom Memorial Day 4BBB Medley Draw
12:40pm
LINDY & MINDY Children’s Show Main Stage, High Street
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3:00pm - late
FREE ENTRY Timbertown Bulls, Barrels & Bangs Extravaganza Barrel Racing, Rodeo, Food and Live Entertainment Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra Street
8:00pm
FIREWORKS
8:00pm - 12:00am
Live Band ‘Ship of Fools’
Sunday 8th June 2014 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday Markets Lions Park, High Street
9:00am - 9:40am
Combined Church Service Athlone Cottage, High Street
9:00am - 12:00pm
Athlone Cottage Jandowae Progress and Heritage Association Open to Visitors, Athlone Cottage, High Street
9:00am - 2:00pm
Jandowae Cottage Craft Exhibition Memorial Hall, George Street
9:00am - 2:00pm
Domiciliary Art and Photography Show Domiciliary Centre, 35 George Street
10:00am
Colouring In Competition Winner Announced Multi Draw Raffle Drawn Guess the Log Competition Winner Announced
10:30am
20/20 Cricket Match Recreational Grounds, Cnr Hickey & Jimbour Streets
6:00pm
Camp Oven Roast Dinner and Damper Making at the Top Pub (Pink Pub)
Monday 9th June 2014 8:00am
Top Pub, Breakfast
10:00am
Timbertown 3 Person Ambrose Golf Day Jandowae Golf Course
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Saturday, 3pm - FREE ENTRY On Saturday night of the Jandowae Timbertown Festival, it has become somewhat of a tradition to host a Bull Ride at the Jandowae Showgrounds accompanied with some great music. This year, however, you will see some exciting new events in the arena. Categories will include Bulldogging, Open Bulls, Novice Bulls, Open Saddle Bronc, Open Bareback, Junior Bulls and local Steer and Poddy rides - these are all Queensland Rodeo Association events run by CMC Rodeos. The action starts around 3pm, with the NBHA 4D Barrel Racing followed by the rodeo. Rodeo contacts: Lester Mittelstadt 0427 685 667 or Cheryl Tarry 4627 4197
There will be an amazing fireworks display, one of the best you’ll see in the Western Downs! Full bar available and entertainment by ‘Ship of Fools’ will kick off at 8pm, going well into the night! Rug up and join us for a top evening of entertainment. Remember there is NO entry fee! It’s FREE!
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Saturday, 3pm Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra St, Jandowae 3pm Minimum Point Event. Nominations email: enquiries@nbha. com.au by Thursday, 5th June or phone: Shelly Frame: 0414 669 374 or 0429 198 970. In Association with NBHA Australia Great Food, Bar and Camping Available
Beginner Entry Fee - $5 5 - 10 Years Led Rider Entry - $5 5 - 10 Years Rider Entry Fee - $5 Prize Pool: $50 + add back
Junior Entry Fee $15 Prize Pool: $200 + add back Open Entry Fee - $30 Prize Pool: $450 + add back Pole Bending Entry Fee - $15 Prize Pool $100 + add back
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Sunday, 10:30am
Sunday, 8am Sunday 8th of June will see the Jandowae Lions Park come alive with market stalls, food stalls, rides and entertainment for all, from 8am. The Jandowae Lion’s Club will be firing up the barbecue with a beautiful hot breakfast, coffee and donuts. Also on display will be live chainsaw wood sculpting and roving entertainment!
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Saturday, 8am - 2pm Sunday, 9am - 12pm
Athlone Cottage
The original Athlone Cottage was a slab hut with an ant bed flood, built in 1890 by a butcher, Mr White. It was situated near where the Jandowae Dam is now, about 5kms north east of town. Around 1930 it was extended to include a kitchen, bathroom, verandah and a wooden floor. Prior to the Jandowae Dam being built in the 1960s, it was moved across the road to the property “Athlone�. It was occupied up until the 1970s and was then used as a storage facility. In 2001, the then owners of the property, Peter and Barbara Rathmell donated the cottage to the Progress and
Heritage Association and it was moved to its present site. After restoration it was opened to the public in 2004. Since then a ramp for the disabled has been added
and other old buildings moved to the site. * Article thanks to Jandowae Progress & Heritage Association
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For orders please phone: Louise 0429 685 547
Merchandise Available from the Info/ Merchandise Stall on Saturday as well as from innov8 prior to the Festival
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Sunday - 9am This service is a Combined Churches Service starting at 9am. Guest speaker will be from Scripture Union Queensland speaking on school chaplaincy - a bit away from the timber theme but very relevant for our community. The service will be held at Athlone Cottage.
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*Festival Choice Winner will be announced on Facebook!
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Monday, 10am Jandowae's Timbertown 2014 Festival concludes with a great Golf Day on Monday, 9th June with everyone welcome. Registration of names will be at 10am followed by a tee-off at 10:30am. This event will be a 3 Person Ambrose and played in three categories. The cost will be $15 per person which will include a barbecue lunch. •
Category 1 – Golfer with Golfers (All with Official GA Handicaps)
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Category 2 – Golfer with 2 Social Players OR 2 Golfers with 1 Social Player
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Category 3 – All Ladies’ Team
To add to the fun, there will be Accuracy Drives, Nearest to Pins on Par 3s and Approaches in 3 categories. For more information, please contact Captain Iris, 07 4665 7501.
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Gowan Lea Sawmill
Timber in Jandowae The timber industry has, over the years, been a very important part of the economy of Jandowae and surrounding districts. In the past, there have been at least eight sawmills operating in the Jandowae area and two Forestry camps - ‘Fairylands’ and ‘Ballon’. Each of these Forestry Stations were a small community in themselves with many families living there. They even required their own schools. In 1946, Jack, Jimmy and George Blinco opened their mill in Hickey Street. Almost all the early mills, including this one, were steam driven. Later, their forestry licence and original steam engine were transferred to the Ballon Mill.
In the early days, Ballon Mill logs were carted to the mill by bullock teams. It was closed in 1989 after being purchased by Gowan Lea Sawmilling Company. In the late 1940s, Ellis, Ellis and Blinco formed a partnership and started a sawmill on the corner of Sydney and George Streets. It would later be known as Blinco, Blinco and Dowden then Gowan Lea Sawmilling Company. Gowan Lea was the second last mill to close in 2008. RW Blinco & Sons was the last of the mills to close - in 2009.
How Jandowae got its Name The first settlers arrived in Jandowae in the 1860s, with the first white child, Henry Bateman,
being born in 1866. Few townships can lay claim to three different spellings of its name. The original name Jindowie was initially named in a petition to the Secretary of Lands in 1862. The name was adopted from the aboriginal word for “waterhole”. Later, a man named Jack or John Dowaie set up a camping area, so north and south bound travellers could rest. This was called the John Dowaie Camp. The second name, Jondowaie, came into being and was used in correspondence by early settlers. When the railway came to town in August 1914, the name was again changed to Jandowae, to save the confusion with the township, Jondaryan.
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Jandowae Accommodation Park
104 High Street, Jandowae Phone: 07 4668 5071 Self-contained cabins, van sites and camping sites available.
Camping at Showgrounds
Camping (powered and unpowered sites) are also available at the Jandowae Showgrounds. Phone 0402 313 096 to book. Unpowered sites are $10 Powered Sites are $15
The Club Hotel (Pink Pub)
29 George Street, Jandowae Phone: 07 4668 5302
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