Centenary Celebrations Preparations

Posted on October 14, 2013 by kidobi

The  Hall has a name.

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A  working bee to prepare the hall for the Centenary celebration was held last Saturday, 12th October.

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The Obi Obi hall has been cleaned, scrubbed inside and out, and the grounds wippered and mowed.

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Fire pit ready

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Not a cobweb or bird poo anywhere.

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Collecting timber for the wood working demonstration.

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The Management Committee receives inquiries for a picturesque outdoor location close to the Obi Obi Hall that could be used for wedding ceremonies. A suitable area would be an asset  for the hiring of the hall. Contact the Secretary for more information.

Obi Obi Rural Fire Brigade has signed a contract with Unique Homes Maleny for the construction of the  Fire shed at the Obi Obi hall property. A building start is not expected for at least one month.

Neil Wilson, one of the valley’s earlier residents will be presenting a display of old woodworking tools. Any other interested collectors may wish to  contribute to the display on the day.

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Posted on October 8, 2013 by kidobi

Working bee this Saturday 12.10.13, 9.30am to prepare the hall for the Centenary.

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Contact the Secretary for more details.
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Centenary programme (times to be finalized)

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12.00 pm – opening
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Centenary birthday cake.
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Kenilworth Museum presentation of  Obi Obi hall plaque
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Oral history tent – .Collecting past residents oral history
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Farming wood working demonstrations – Bush Post John Major
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Singer – Darcey Kate Collier.
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Stalls – Funky sand art, face painting, novelties, jewelry

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Obi Obi Hall Stand

– Obi Obi Hall souvenir tee shirts                              
– John Cutmore’s book “You gotta be alive to whinge”
–  Raffle – Rustically framed sample of the halls old roofing iron. Waterproof Jacket,
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Features – Vintage cars, demonstration of stationery engines, Obi Obi Rural Fire Brigade information stall. jumping castle and slide.
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6.45 pm – Fireworks (K C Fireworks Display)
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7.00pm – Bands
The Rain
My Fur Coat
My Cat Jimmy
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Catering – Bar, Wood fired pizza, Hamburgers & sausages, Wattleseed Cafe – Tea
coffee & cake.
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Kenilworth SES will be in control of parking
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Latest work on the Obi Obi Range down road

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The repaired slip area
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Work on the tight corner below.
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The corner has had material removed down to the rock shelf below, then drainage pipes laid on top.
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A drinks fridge was donated to the Association.

The donation was organized by B Dyer.
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Getting it in took some muscle.
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THE HALL’S CENTENARY EVENT IS GETTING CLOSER

Posted on September 19, 2013 by kidobi

Our advertising poster

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The organization of the Centenary is coming together

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A Wedding in the vintage style

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OBI OBI RD SLIP REPAIRS

Drainage beside the concrete pad.

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The concrete pad is anchored by rods extending down into the rock shelf below.

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Working on the tight corner below the repaired slip area

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Progress on the Obi Obi down Road.

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A concrete pad now covers the slipped section.

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Another successful event

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A safer fire circle

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Placing the rocks

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John Cutmore moved the remainder of the donated rocks to the fire circle

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Excess top soil from the fire shed site was used to extend the level perimeter of the fire circle.

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The finished fire shed pad, improved drainage and flatter parking area.

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Drainage work around the parking area was donated by Will McDonald.

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Reducing the bumps in the parking area

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Laying and compacting the roadbase for the fire shed pad

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Earthworks by Bernie & Leslie Porter of Witta

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THE START OF THE BUILDING OF THE FIRE SHED

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