Haly brothers of Taabinga who brought the first flocks of sheep to the area Kingaroys Peanut and Harvest Festival became a Queensland record holder in 1998. They are also heritage listed as they played a part in Queensland history, first erected in 1938. Kingaroy Peanut Silos: Photo opportunity - See 27 traveler reviews, 4 candid photos, and great deals for Kingaroy, Australia, at Tripadvisor. 1) was constructed in 1928 together with a long shed which housed machinery for cleaning, grading and shelling peanuts. 96% of travellers recommend this experience. 93% of travellers recommend this experience. These brothers were sons of a Chinese immigrant, Ah Young. (held each March); the Kingaroy Show (held each May); the Burrandowan In the shadow of those colossal silos on Haly Street, the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery is set in the Art Deco Shire Council Chambers, built in 1938. A timber-floored platform runs along each side of the conveyor and the space is lit by steel-framed windows to the east, west and north. These solos dominate the skyline of Kingaroy. Peanuts are dropped in from a conveyor belt at the gallery level and released from the hoppered base at the ground floor. Factory Tour . At that time the Board transferred all its assets, property and liabilities to the Queensland Peanut Growers' Co-operative Association Ltd. [1], These silos were built in 1938, 1948 and 1951 and reflect the constant growth of the peanut industry in that period. Kindergarten - Year 10 Years You can not miss seeing these as you enter this country town. Feature this article, Paper Inspirations on Show & Artisan Store, UQ Researchers Seeking Volunteers for Ankle Arthritis Study, Revive, Restore & Renew with an Inspirational Short Course, WIN a Double Pass to LIVING - In Cinemas March 16. Bricklaying Carpentry Concreting & Paving Electrical Fencing & Gates Flooring Handyman Other Building & Construction Painting & Decorating Pest Control Plastering & Tiling Plumbing Roofing Rubbish Removal & Skip Hiring Scaffolding Building Materials Cleaning Services Furniture Armchairs Beds Bedside Tables Bookcases & Shelves Buffets & Side Tables