Trip to Ballina
Travelling from the Gold Coast to Sleepy Hollow for morning tea then on to Ballina Solar Train before lunch at Cherry Street Bowls Club finishing up at Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum before returning home.
ENJOYING THE RIDE
on the solar train
Byron Bay Solar Train which was a modified Motor Rail that has one of 2 diesel motors replaced by solar panels
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2023
Nearly 100 Fellow Probians from Clubs on the Gold Coast attended Christmas in July held at Nerang RSL Club. Great food and entertainment.
ORMINSTON HOUSE
Greeted by a volunteer in Lavender period dress
Tea , coffee with fresh hot scones and cream on the verandah
57 members from various clubs traveled to Ormiston House on the banks of Redland Bay.The House was built in 1864 for Captain Louis Hope who started sugar cane growing in Australia He built the first sugar mill on the property
Some visited the Carmelite church on the grounds
Lovely view from Orminston House
Toowoomba Flower Festival
Due to popular demand 2 tours to Toowoomba Flower Festival allowed over 70 Probus Members from various GoldCoast clubs to view the annual Festival in Toowoomba. Both days started early, weather was fine and the flowers were in full bloom. As well as viewing private and public gardens Members enjoyed 2 course lunch at the Federal Hotel. Although weary on return all agreed it was a great tour and a wonderful display.
55 Probus Members from 8 Gold Coast clubs enjoyed the last tour of 2023 to Queensland Parliament House. After 30 minutes getting through security Members were given a personal tour by sitting member Sam O"Connor who helped to organise the day. After question time, we were joined by Opposition Leader, David Chrisafulli and Member John Langbrock. Morning tea was served in dining area before members enjoyed lunch at Southbank.
This proved to be a very popular tour and will be organised again n 2024.
The building was started in 1864 and completed in 1886 at a cost of £80000.00, original estimate £20000.00
A beautiful sandstone Building with many stain glass windows and chandelairs
PARLIMENT HOUSE
