History was made on Tuesday as the township of Yandina not only celebrated 150 years since the proclamation of Yandina as a Township Reserve but also marked the occasion with the sealing of a time capsule.
Community groups and local businesses gathered to celebrate one of the oldest towns on the Sunshine Coast and paid tribute at a commemorative plaque.
Division 10 Councillor David Law said he was pleased to see Yandina had retained its cultural heritage and character.
“Congratulations to all past and present residents of this great town that has a very bright future,” Cr Law said.
“Yandina is a very popular part of the Sunshine Coast and has many wonderful attractions for visitors to enjoy.”
Yandina Chamber of Commerce President John O’Leary said it wasn’t often people got to celebrate a 150-year milestone.
“It’s really something special. Yandina was the first gazetted town [for the Maroochy district],” Mr O’Leary said.
“We call it the original workers’ town because that’s where all the railway, cattle, dairy and sugar were, and all things that workers needed.
“It’s still retained its character with the pub, historic buildings and quirky businesses including antique shops, art stores and vintage clothing. It really has a great village vibe to it.”
