The Home Hill district was opened to farming when land was allocated by ballot. The first ballot was carried out on the 8th and 9th of December 1911. The upriver ballot was held in June 1912 and the mill was established in 1913. Sales of land in Home Hill for housing and business started in 1913.

There is some debate over whether we should celebrate the centenary of the first ballot or the start of the town. It was decided to settle the debate by celebrating the anniversary of each of the major episodes that led to the development of Home Hill. As dates of events are finalised, they will be added here. Some proposed events follow.

The Burdekin Family History Group will produce a Centenary Booklet to remember the men and women who went off to war from the Home Hill district. To produce the booklet, the Burdekin Family History Group is searching for a photo to place beside each entry and is calling on relatives or friends of these service men and women to assist with information and pictures. More info »

The Historical Society is planning four exhibitions starting -

• October 2011 - The first farmers.
• April 2012 - The growing town and district.
• October 2012 - The bright new world - business, cars, tractors.
• April 2013 - Summing up and Cultural Diversity.

PROPOSED -
Saturday 6th Dec 2011 2.30pm, unveil Pioneer Avenue plaque in Eighth Avenue followed by unveiling of historical plaques at individual pioneer descendants farms.

Saturday night - a combined Pioneer family dinner/function at the Memorial Hall including a re-enactment of the first ballot. The draw can be conducted by the oldest family descendant at the event.

Sunday - Graveyard walk at the cemetery in Home Hill.

Also proposed -
Plaques be placed in Eighth Avenue to identify the original owners of buildings.

Sweet FM be encouraged to have a regular history program, and the local paper insert a history column.

All organisations in Home Hill - PAST and current be requested to contribute information regarding their history and achievements for publication in a centennial book.

A number of committees are being formed to design a logo for the centenary, a major new feature for the town, events, and exhibitions and funding. Anyone or any organisation wishing to contribute to the celebrations (an idea for a logo, event, or memorial) is invited to the next meeting (date above).