HERBERTON - HISTORIC TIN MINING VILLAGE.
Herberton was established in 1880 as part of the Herbert River tin mining field.
Mining activities continued until 1978.
Herberton was the richest tin mining
field in Australia at the time and boasted 20 hotels. Many of the original
buildings and equipment are still intact, and quite a few are still in use in
their original style.
Being 1000 metres above sea level, the Herberton area enjoys are mild climate
with winter temperatures of about 14°C and summer temperatures averaging 29°C.
The altitude of this area is also
responsible for the unique type of rainforest found in the immediate vicinity
that is renowned for the number and diversity of its possums and rainforest
birds.
South east of Herberton is the Mt Hypipamee National Park which includes Mt
Hypipamee Crater, a huge 61 metre diameter hole in the ground thought to be a
volvanic vent, and Dinner Falls.
ENTER THE LIONS
The Lions Club of Herberton will be
chartered on the 20th June 2003. The club members are made up of notable
businessman and residents of Herberton who have agreed to donate some of their
spare time for the benefit of the community at large.
VISIT OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE - MD 201 -
Q2.
Visit the site of MD201 Q2 by clicking on the District
logo. The logo shows MD 201 - made up of of Australia and Papua New
Guinea. The shaded area in black is our District 201-Q2.
The Kangaroo stands for Australia the Crocodile represents
the State of Queensland. The Bird of Paradise on the right is the national
emblem of Papua New Guinea.
MD201-Q2 is one of the few
districts in Lions that cover two countries - makes our work that much more
interesting.
Our District this Lionistic year
(2003/2004) has as its District Governor Ms. Beryl Ahern. Her slogan is Fun
and Service go hand in hand - the intention being to encourage Lions to go
back to having some fun whilst working for their community. A visit will bring
you up to date on all our activities and plans/projects for the future.
IN APPRECIATION
In
recognition of the contribution of the Lions Clubs of Turkey, especially Lion
Dr. Enzar Tore, in providing free web page hosting for Lions Clubs everywhere,
the Lions Club of BOONAH Inc. proudly displays the flag of
Turkey on our site.
Click on the flag to go to the web site of Lion Dr. Enzar's home club - the
Lions Club of Canakkale.
As an extension to the
Turkish Lions' contribution, the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club of MD 201 Q1
(Australia) offer assistance to Lions Clubs who want to take advantage of the
Turkish Lions offer, but are not familiar with web publishing. They've already
set up many sites for Lions Clubs world-wide, using Lionwap.
If your club wants to be on the internet, and would like some help, leave a
message in the Ekibin Guest Book by clicking on the image above. This is a FREE
SERVICE, so you don't spend a cent for their work. As Lionwap is also FREE, this
means you get a web site that you NEVER have to pay for. - Is that a deal or
what?
All your Club has to do it have some-one update and maintain your page, which
needs not take more than a few minutes each month. The Ekibin Lions will even
give you some tips on that!
