Beaudesert reunion brings joy

The Beaudesert State scholarship class of 1960 – had a chance to catch up and share memories. Desma Leach, Pamela Evans, Jim Costello, Fay Kiely, Denise Martin, Janette Tomkins, Helen Abercromie, John Markwell (Jess Leis: 540828_09)
Jess Leis

Old friends reunited for the annual Back to Beaudesert Reunion on Saturday 14th of March. At the historic St Thomas Anglican Church Hall on Albert Street, the gathering drew 75 attendees, an encouraging increase from 61 guests last year. For many, it was a rare opportunity to pause, reminisce and reconnect with Beaudesert’s living history. […]

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