Robert

St George Club member

St George is a regional town of South Western Queensland.

Map from Queensland Main Roads
The town lies about 500 kilometers from Brisbane on 'Highway 49' on the Balonne River.

A monument to the early explorer Mitchell who was able to find a way across the Balonne river, over a natural stone bridge. The crossing of the river coincided with "St George Day".

The bridge/weir blocks the Balonne River and supplies the town with water a lake and is used for the water supply



The landscaping of the above area has been done in conjunction with the Queensland Corrective Services and the Local Council. The area is known as the W.O.R.C. park.

The Australian Hotel and Motel

Robert family
Roberts family has been involved with the St George area for nearly 100 years. His father came to St George as a migrant in 1905.
Robert interests
Robert has a collection of transport memobillia, as well as being an active member of the community.
His pride is a 1926 Republic Truck.

Robert with his truck.



You will notice that the engine is only 4 cylinder, Behind the spark plug there are primers. These are used to prime the engine with a set amount of fuel before cranking.

Robert mentioned how this truck used this type of suspension in 1926 but was not in corporated onto International Trucks till 1950s.
Robert has a low mileage P76 in a garage. He is hoping to get it back on the road by Easter 2003.

Roberts car covered in dust.



'A boot full of spares'
Other odd pieces of equipment


Another republic truck awaiting restoration.


Paddock of old equipment


Restored car waiting to be put back together

Early fridge


Early Toyota.
Carved Emu eggs

Robert introduced us to the wife of the Steve Margaritis above. Steve carves the Emu egg to produce the designs below.
The EMU egg has up to 10 layers to work with. The eggs with the cream texture is a combination of the shell colouring and the lacquer inside the egg. (aged)
The egg would cost up to $1500.00 to buy.






Entry to the display is $2.00 per adult and $1.00 for children. You will get a guided tour and explaination.
Some of the scenary from the car








Another outing to St George

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September, 2023
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