Wednesday 25 May 2011

Gunabul Par3 Charity Golf Day

You are all invited to participate in our Chairty Golf Day to support the Cancer Council Queensland.

Saturday 16th June
Teams of 2 playing a 2 person ambrose in groups of 4
Shot  gun start 12 noon
Cost is $30 per player or $100 per group of 4

Register your team by 10th June
please contact Peter 5483 7676
                      Michael 5480 2547
                      Darryl 5483 7167

The weather is perfect for a game of golf at the moment.

Tuesday 24 May 2011

History of Gunabul Homestead

Kitiwah is known today as Gunabul Homestead, having been called "Gunabul" for over 20 years. The name Gunabul is an aboriginal name - its meaning is unknown, until recently it has been thought that  Kitiwah means "house on the hill".

Gunabul was built circa 1885, the home was originally built for Francis Isador (solicitor) and his wife Elizabeth. The homestead was built over a long period of time; Mr Power had always wanted a house of grandeur with the finest architraves and the best quality timber. For him to build a house of this quality, he not only needed an enormous amount of money, but also the right people to do the work in the construction of his home. Mr Power paid his employees with the money he made from his involvement in a local mine corporation in Gympie.

Within the structure of the Homestead, there were particular features which today are still present - such as the Italian marble fireplace. This gas fireplace was only used as a fire area, being situated in the drawing room, which now is the large function room.   Another feature of the Homestead is the unusual windows both the leadlight and the windows that retract into the 13 foot ceilings, which are still in working order today.

After many owners Kitiwah became Gunabul Homestead in 1969, when Mr and Mrs Andrews purchased the Homestead. In 1977, Mr and Mrs Blacker bought Gunabul and changed it into a function venue. Nine years later in 1986 Gunabul changed owners again to Peter and Robyn Snelling and their three children Carl, Vicki & Erin.

Peter and Robyn added the Par 3 golf course in 1997 and more recently have added three cottages for short term accommodation. Until 2011, Peter and Robyn continued to operate Gunabul Homestead as a function centre, and now welcome George & Kirstyn of Zesty Edibles  to continue operating the function rooms and restaurant  at Gunabul Homestead.

Gunabul sits on 40 acres of what once was grazing land for cattle, however in 1997 after tremendous thought and planning by Peter Snelling and his son Carl, Ron Waters & Robert Abbott, Gunabul's  par  3 golf course was established. A truly superb rural setting to play 18 holes and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Since opening the golf course an annual anniversary competition  “The Gunabul Cup” is  held every September.