Hinterland Stories

Sharing the memories of Montville, Flaxton, Balmoral and Hunchy.

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The Woof Family: From Sugar Mills to Sunshine Coast Legends

The captivating story of Lizzie Smith and John Thomas (Jack) Woof—a tale of pioneering spirit, resilience, and family bonds set against the vibrant backdrop of Queensland’s early years.

The Protest

The first motor buggy at Montville was almost banned from the roads.

Pineapples and Pigeon Stew

The scent of pineapples instantly transports me back to Montville and my Grandparents’ farm where I spent many school holidays. The...

Montville State School - Pupil and Teacher

by Laurie Grimwade nee Smith The Pupil I was born in the Palmwoods Private Hospital on 23 November 1940, the third daughter of Peter and...

Montville Post Office

2022 marked 125 years of history for the Montville Post Office. Today residents are particularly grateful to have retained the Montville...

Montville – A Brief History

The First People The oral history of the original people of the Blackall Range relates that members of the Jinibara Federation, the Nalbo...

Eastnor - now Eastnor House

The heart of the newly named ‘Montville Estate’ at 15 Western Avenue (Lot 53 SP116528) is the original pioneer homestead of early...