Key Stanthopre events, 1936:
January 7
• Aerodrome site discussed by Shire Council (no licence ever issued by the Diamondvale ground by Civil Aviation Department) • Old Racecourse Reserve purchased in 1931. Mr. Pratt is prepared to loan paddock at Broadwater at no cost.
February 4
• Memorial Service for George V
• Machines displayed at Show; Golden Casket is drawn in Stanthorpe at the Arcadia
February 25
• Mrs. Denis Sheahan celebrated her 80th birthday
March 10
• Council deems £25,000 Hospital beyond capacity of ratepayers
May 6
• Stanthorpe Jockey Club holds inaugural meeting
June 2:
• The Eisteddfod – Stanthorpe’s first Eisteddfod
June 5
• “Uncivilised” Charles Chauvel’s latest production
June 9
• Census of Fruit Trees: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 25, 31, August 7, 14 (Roll Up Tree), 21, 28, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 17)
• Stanthorpe Diamond Jubilee Show – Some Early Stanthorpe History, Roll Up Tree, Thunderbolt in Stanthorpe etc.
July 1
• THE NEW HOSPITAL – LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE CEREMONY. MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND HOME AFFAIRS, E.M HANLON.
Cost of new buildings, £24,000 – at most £25,000; Government provided £10,00, present hospital designed for 20 patients at times there were more than 44-45 there.
July 10
• Dalveen section of Lockyer – Darling Downs High Way completed
August 14
• Soldier Settlers Problems Discussed in Brisbane.
August 19
• Soldier Settlers Seek Relief; Land Commissioner Hears Requests
September 15
• A High School – Big Public Meeting – Advocate establishing a high school in connection with Stanthorpe Rural School
October
• Water Supply Council approves of scheme – 6 votes to 3 in favour of the scheme at a cost of £75,000, two-thirds to be provided by State and Federal Government.
November 24
• Chamber of Commerce is formed.
