General News
28 April, 2026
Allora Sports Museum Kicking Goals
The town of Allora has a proud and extensive sporting tradition and so it’s no surprise that it has a Sporting Museum that is the envy of many other Queensland towns.
From humble beginnings the museum has grown as it adds more sporting memorabilia almost daily.
However, it costs money to display items in a professional manner and the museum fortunately has just received a substantial grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund of $34,573.00
Museum President Perry Cronin said the grant money will be used for specialised equipment such as display cabinets, carpets and lighting to help with new displays.
One new item that Perry is very excited about is a Ford Wikner Special race car that owner Doug Partington has graciously allowed the museum to put on display.
The Ford Wikner Special is believed to be the oldest race car in Australia and its acquisition is a real coup for the museum.
The car was built in 1922 and Doug was only fourteen when he bought it for £14 in 1958.
He didn’t realise then that he had purchased a piece of Australian sporting history.
Perry said some of the grant money will be used to help display the Ford Wikner Special and it will no doubt be of particular interest to fans of motor racing.
The museum pays tribute to an amazing array of sportsmen and women who have a close association with Allora.
Rugby League identities are well represented with Wayne Bennett and Shane Webcke being possibly the most well known.
Netball superstar Laura Geitz is another Allora local who is proudly honoured at the museum as is Olympian Matt Denny.
Perry Cronin said the museum was always ready to receive donations from the community and the grant money from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund will help the museum’s expansion plans.
