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17 July, 2024
Stagecoach spectacular
Believed to be the only stonebuilt inn and stagecoach station in Queensland, Stonehouse is celebrating 150 years of history this year, putting on a great event in Moore on July 27 and 28 to celebrate.
Stonehouse was established in 1874, when Robert Williams acquired his first parcel of Freehold Land, and for the first time in over 100 years a real working stagecoach will be back at the historic site for the open day weekend.
“Where else will you be able to see a working stagecoach on site at a stonebuilt, original stagecoach station in Queensland?”
A Friends of Stonehouse representative said.
Aside from the stagecoach rides, other attractions will include working horse ploughing displays, wool spinning and weaving, a horse drawn pie cart, market stalls, wheelwright display, folk music, stonemasons, heritage displays and much Moore.
The book launch of “Set in Stone” will also take place on July 27, which tells the history of stonemason Frank Williams (of Ipswich), who did his apprenticeship and built the store at Stonehouse.
A bush poetry workshop will also be held on July 28, being run by Australian grand champion and international representative for bush poetry, Gary Fogarty.
Walk ups will be very welcome to join.
“This is a chance for the general public to visit and absorb the atmosphere at Stonehouse, watching trades and skills from a bygone era”, a Friends of Stonehouse representative said.
The open day weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Shuttle buses will be taking attendees from the Moore Hall to Stonehouse, with only 15 minutes between buses. Admission will be $10, with children under 12 having free entry.
Friends of Stonehouse thank Somerset Regional Council, the Queensland Government, and Experience Somerset for supporting this year’s event.
For more info visit their Facebook page: Friends of StonehouseHistory Restoration and Conservation Inc
