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 History of the Montville Sports and Recreation Grounds

The Montville Sports and Recreation Ground, formerly the Montville Recreation Ground, is situated at 230 – 238, Balmoral Road, some three...

Stories from the Montville Sports and Recreation Grounds

Part 1 Cricket and Cowpats It would seem that the Montville Cricket Team disbanded in 1975/6. Unfortunately, we have been unable to trace...

Cricket midst the Cowpads – by Terry Glover

Cricket at the Sports Ground Doug Patterson asked Terry Glover what he remembered about cricket at the sports ground. Here is what he...

Bev and Des McCulloch

Des arrived in Montville in 1953 as a 14-year-old with his parents who had bought a pineapple farm on the southern side of Western...

Vale Desmond Barry (Des) McCulloch

1939 – 2023 A MONTVILLE FARMER, BUILDER, FIREMAN AND COMMUNITY WORKER Farmer Des arrived in Montville 70 years ago, in 1953 as a...