Current events
Below is information about each of the events the Amiens (Qld) History Association and members of the soldiers' settlement and wider community are currently undertaking.
100th Anniversary Centenary Festival
An event from 2018 - 2020 that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the return of the soldiers from WWI.
The commemoration event will take place over an 18 month period, from Nov 2018 to July 2020. This event will commence with the 100th anniversary of Armistice day, it will include the 100th anniversary of the Amiens State School and culminate with the 100th anniversary of Prince Edward on the Royal Train opening the Amiens-Cottonvale rail line.
Contact: Roger Willis 0438 100 577
Amiens State School 100th anniversary
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Amiens State School
The Centenary festival will take place at Amiens State School on 28 March 2020. The Centenary dinner will take place at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds on the night of 28 March 2020. Tickets are available through www.trybooking.com.
More information can be obtained from the school principal, Dale Minchenton or click on the button to download the poster.
Amiens-Cottonvale branch rail line 100th anniversary
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Amiens-Cottonvale branch rail line
To take place in July 2020.
More information to be advised
Past events
Below is information about each of the events the Amiens (Qld) History Association and members of the soldiers' settlement and wider community have undertaken in the past.
Armistice Day 2018 - Launch of Amiens Legacy Centre
Launch of the Amiens Legacy Centre and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.
An event that will took place on 11th November, 2018 launching the Amiens Legacy Centre and commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.
Contact: Roger Willis 0438 100 577
Plant Drive
Support our many projects by ordering native plants as part of our 2018 Native Plant Drive.
Download the native plant catalogue and order form and follow the directions to place your order by 31 July 2018. Many thanks to our friends at Mole River Native Nursery for assisting us with this fundraiser.
Amiens History Association fundraising dinner
Images from our Soldier Settler themed fundraising dinner
Click on the buttons to take you to the promotional poster and images from the Soldier Settler themed fundraising dinner, the Amiens History Association held at the Stanthorpe RSL on Saturday 11 March, 2017.
Painting donation
Donation of an original oil painting by Jan Mau
Earlier in 2017 AHA was donated a painting by local artist Jan Mau. The painting depicts a stunning transition between the ghostly military figures and the modern day family walking through the forest.
Click on the 'My story' button below to read in Jan's own words she states the reasons behind her motivation to paint this image and donate the painting to our group.
Contact: Jan Mau, Applethorpe
Amiens History Association tour guide launch
Images from the tour guide launch
Click on the buttons to take you to the promotional poster and images from the Armistice Way and Amiens Township tour guide launch, the Amiens History Association held at the Amiens State School on Sunday 20 November, 2016.