Updated 14th August 2009

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM will be held 21st September 2009. Please download the notice and nomination form.

Updated 9th October 2007

Annual General Meeting

Two new directors were elected at the September 23 annual general meeting of
Glengallan Homestead Trust Ltd.

Joy Mackay, company director, of Canning Downs, and Warwick businessman Ross
Fraser were elected to the vacancies created by the retirement of Peter
Stewart and Trevor King.

Returned to the Board were chairman Donna Fraser, vice-chairman Doug
Roulston and Honorary Treasurer Col Smith together with Directors Fr Brian
Sparksman, Bill Goddard, Gary Hayes and Helen Judd.

The meeting was chaired by Glengallan Homestead Trust Patron Mr John Barnes,
who welcomed the new directors, both of whom have long association with
Glengallan, and thanked retiring directors for their contribution to the
Glengallan Board.

Deuchar Dinner with a Difference

A freak summer storm, accompanied by high winds, hail and a lengthy
blackout, made the 2007 Deuchar Dinner an event to remember. Guests are asking what the Trust might do next year to top it, with the 90
guests making a hasty retreat indoors midway through their third course.

Under emergency lighting and with candles retrieved from the dinner table,
organisers diverted half the assembly upstairs while director Bill Goddard
had soon drawn a cosy fire in the drawing room and guests enjoyed impromptu
dinner music provided by chairman Donna Fraser at the piano.

One guest later remarked it was "the best-ever", with guests having great
opportunity (no choice, really) to mingle. It was also the first time, he
said, he had seen Beef Wellington eaten as finger food! The spectacular
dessert provided some challenge.

Meanwhile, upstairs, there was plenty of joviality and plenty of red wine bottles lined up along the bathtub.

Book early for the 2008 Deuchar Dinner as they're all promising to be back!

Updated 25th May 2007

Winter woollies hark back to famous Glengallan stud

Winter woollies will be out in force but the weatherman says it will be a
sunny first Sunday in June for the Markets at Glengallan Homestead.

All among the wool will be a lady who bears the title "Australia's fastest
crocheter". The Toowoomba craftswoman creates artistry in wool with shades
of the days when Australia rode on the sheep's back and Glengallan rode on
the reputation of a German Merino ram named "King Billy" who sired the
famous Glengallan flock.

While you're at the June 3 markets, take the opportunity to visit the
Homestead and read all about "King Billy" and the fascinating Glengallan
story.

The free markets offer something for everyone with local arts and crafts,
farmhouse and gourmet goodies, live music and Devonshire Tea from the
Verandah Cafe.

Market stalls operate 8am to 1pm on Sunday 3 June at historic Glengallan,
midway between Warwick and Allora on the New England Highway. Enquiries 07
4667 3866.

Further information:
HELEN JUDD
07 4667 3866

Updated 28th November 2006

Christmas goodies, local art and crafts will augment regular market stalls
at the special Christmas Markets at Glengallan, near Warwick on Sunday 3
December.

There will be something for the children as well with carnival rides,
entertainment and live music.

The markets operate 8am to 1pm and there is opportunity to enjoy the formal gardens and tour historic Glengallan Homestead. Glengallan is midway between Warwick and Allora on the New England Highway. Enquiries 07 4667 3866.

Updated 24th September 2006

Nine directors were elected unanimously to the Board of Glengallan Homestead Trust Ltd at the Annual General Meeting at the Homestead on Sunday 24 September 2006.

Returned to the Board were chairman Donna Fraser, vice-chairman Doug Roulston and Honorary Treasurer Col Smith together with Directors Peter Smith, Fr Brian Sparksman and Bill Goddard. Former chairman Gary Hayes was returned to the Board with new directors Helen Judd of Glengallan Station and recently retired NAB manager Trevor King, of Warwick.

The meeting was chaired by Glengallan Homestead Trust Patron Mr John Barnes, of Canning Downs, who welcomed the three new directors and thanked retiring directors Ron Schofield, Avis Stehn and Dr David Ure for their contribution to the Glengallan Board.

Long-time volunteers Dawn Mawhinney and Terry Weier were awarded Honorary Life Membership.

Former Board members Ian McDonald, Graeme Gillatt and chairman Bill White attended the meeting, together with Life Members Bob and Ilma Deuchar who had travelled from Melbourne for Saturday night's Deuchar Dinner, the annual celebration of the original housewarming of the sandstone homestead built by John & Eliza Deuchar in 1867.

Life Member and former Director Ian McDonald presented to the Trust archives a bound copy of a historical feature published by the Warwick Daily News in 1959, the centenary of Queensland.

Warwick artist David Woodford presented one of his recently launched linocut prints of Glengallan, numbered 19, in recognition of the 19th Century building. The limited edition prints are available from Glengallan Heritage Centre; cost $70.00.