Monthly Run Sunday, April 10th
The Railway Hotel, Imbil
James Larney opened the Railway Hotel in 1917, but did not feel suited to the life of a publican and sold out fairly quickly. Because of the proximity of the Grand Hotel at Brooloo, the licensing court initially turned down the application for the Railway Hotel. Sometime after Larney, Moss Reeves and Biddy Millerick, who had previously owned the Mining Exchange Hotel (where the Gympie RSL now stands) licensed the hotel, and after this time, the pub has had a steady succession of owners until current owner, Brian Hooper bought the pub 32 years ago. After the land auction of 1914, Imbil itself grew to boast two general stores (one of which included a post office), a butcher, a branch of the Royal Bank, a baker, a saddler and a blacksmith. After the pub was built, the township expanded again to include a boarding house, cafe, motor garage, confectioner and an ice works.
We will meet for morning tea in the park in Archer Street (the main street) of Woodford.
BYO Morning tea with tables and chairs for morning tea at the park.
10:30am: Depart Woodford for The Railway Hotel, 110 Yabba Creek Rd, Imbil
Driving Instructions: 1: From Archer Street Woodford head north on Archer St/D'Aguilar Hwy/State Route 85 towards Kropp Rd. Continue to follow D'Aguilar Hwy/State Route 85 (3.3 km).2: Turn right onto Kilcoy Beerwah Rd/State Route 6 (13.5 km). 3: Turn left onto Maleny Stanley River Rd which becomes Coral St and then Myrtle St as you enter Maleny. At the T junction (you are now at the top of Maleny’s main street) turn left heading for Kenilworth (big green sign) travelling on the Kenilworth Tourist Route (State Route 22) passing through the districts of Witta, Conondale to the town of Kenilworth. Just north of Kenilworth we part company with State Route 22 and turn left onto the Kenilworth Brooloo Rd and you are now just 19km from your destination, The Railway Hotel, Imbil.
Try online Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JXzABnLZvJ5NTDdP7 , this can be loaded onto your mobile phone or you can printout the running sheet style directions.
Approx travelling time: 1.5 hrs
Lunch Details: Alternate drop ( Beef / Chicken ) $25.00 per head pay as you enter.
Max Number: 100
Please ! It is essential that all attendees register as this is a small country pub and they need an accurate idea of how many people to cater for. Thank You in advance.
Deadline bookings is Friday 1st April. For bookings contact Karen De Bruin at events@mbcq.com.au . or SMS 0417 445 922
Book on line.
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