Biloela
(Central
Queensland),
the
"Land
of
the
White
Cockatoo",
will
be
abuzz
with
the
sound
of
engines
whirring,
the
clatter
of
horses
hooves,
the
puffs
of
steam
and
smoke,
as
people
from
all
over
come
to
congregate
and
celebrate
our
nation's
glorious
past
and
the
pioneering
spirit
of
Australian's
as
the
Callide
Dawson
Machinery
Preservation
Club
Inc.
hosts
the
18th
Annual
Old
Wheels
In
Motion
Rally
on
the
20th
&
21st
July,
2019.
The
Queensland
Heritage
Park,
sometimes
fondly
referred
to
as
the
"Silo"
by
locals,
will
be
the
backdrop
for
the
event.
Situated
at
the
edge
of
the
central
business
district,
the
towering
"Silo"
structure
(originally
from
the
Expo
'88
site
in
Brisbane)
can
be
seen
for
miles
away,
acting
as
a
beacon
to
those
who
are
interested
in
all
things
heritage
and days of yore.
The
two
day
event
will
see
exhibitors
from
Queensland,
and
across
our
great
land,
come
together
to
host
a
working
rally
which
showcases
the
uniqueness
of
the
many
vintage
machines
and
collectables
on
display.
Demonstrations
and
events,
like
the
vintage
tractor
pull,
the
tractor
balancing
competition
and
the
traditional
grand
parade,
amalgamate with displays of traditional crafts and trades to educate and entertain.
Explore,
discover
and
relive
the
past
as
you
browse
through
the
large
array
of
displays
and
view
the
many
demonstrations,
including
gold
stamping,
blacksmithing,
chaff
cutting,
corn
shelling,
etc.
Market
stalls,
trade
and
swap
meet
sites
will
also
add
to
the
overall
atmosphere
with
a
large
array
of
items
for
sale
including
patchwork
quilts,
heritage
fence
panels,
painted
saws,
gourmet
handmade
soaps,
tools,
leatherwork,
woodwork and much, much more.
Gates open at 8.00am daily. Evening functions/events can be attended by pre-sold
ticket. Entry prices are as follows: Adults $10.00. Students/Pensioners $7.00. Family
(2 x Adults and 2 x Children (over 12 years) $25.00. Children (under 12 years) Free.
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