One of the attractions of the Laidley Spring Fair is vintage cars on display. This 1953 Hudson Hornet wasn't the oldest but really caught my eye - it looked like it had just rolled out of the showroom 50+ years later.

Laidley is well supplied with churches. The Anglican Church of Our Saviour was built in 1909 and is a real gem. It's beautiful inside as well (see more photos including the inside on my country churches website).

The cathedral for the Apostolic Church of Queensland is in the countryside not far from Laidley. There was a wedding in progress when we visited and the people appeared very well-heeled and were immaculately dressed. The hall had places set for hundreds of guests but "bouncers" came out and basically told us to piss off; hmmm.

The Salvation Army Hall (Church?) is hidden away in a side street in Laidley.

St Patricks Catholic Church (1918) is another striking building in a quiet back street in Laidley.

The Laidley Uniting Church is a pretty sight on the main street and with a bright coat of colourful paint and interesting architecture.

The Laidley Bowls Club was well patronised, although all the action seemed to be taking place in the bar, much to the chagrin of the nearby Salvation Army Chapter!

One of the tourist landmarks in Laidley, Das Neumann Haus was built in 1893 by a German immigrant (very many people of German descent in the area) and is now restored and operating as a museum.

Another sign of the town and region's German heritage, Giesmann's Building in Laidley's main street dates back to 1902.

The Laidley Shire Council Chambers.

The Laidley Post Office.

This stately shop with upstairs accommodation dates back to 1905. It is on Laidley's main street and is a classic example of colonial era architecture.

Walking over to get a photo of the Laidley Railway Station I spotted this clever bit of painting on the wall of a nearby shop.

Unfortunately a train was in when I visited the railway station in Laidley so I couldn't get a clear shot of the remaining, historic part of the building.

The Exchange Hotel is the most striking of the three hotels still operating in the main street at Laidley.

The former Railway Hotel in Laidley is indeed right next to the railway tracks and the nearest hotel to the station. It appears to have been closed for some time.

The Laidley Hotel is another quite large hotel in the main street at Laidley.

At the other end of the main street in Laidley from the (former) Railway Hotel, the Queensland National Hotel was basking in spring sunshine!