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Enjoying the atmosphere at the Abbie Lane twilight markets at Highfields
last Friday night Deb Boyce and David Willadsen from Toowoomba.
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Double standards
It seems to me that we are living in a world of
double standards. The government is aiming to reduce carbon
levels in an attempt to slow down climate change
while approving new coal mines and supporting
mining financially to increase coal and gas exports so more royalties are paid to the government
which relies so much on this source of income. Burning coal releases more carbon into the atmosphere. By contrast, drought-stricken graziers in inland
Queensland have been helped by a charity run
of hay trucked from Victoria, not by government
funding.
Federal funding to public hospitals is being cut
while over $9 million dollars of federal funds has
ben spent renovating the Lodge as the number of
people living below the poverty line increases. In the past 20 years or so, the farmers have received an increase of 20 percent in farm-gate milk
prices, there has been an increase in the average
full-time wage of 153 percent, Commonwealth
politicians’ salaries have risen 188 percent and many executive CEOs are managing on a mere
600 percent gain in salary. Farmers in the Lockyer Valley are facing reductions in the aunderground water they can use
to grow crops while the LNG industry has free,
unlimited access to underground water, being
allowed to de-water to access the gas with no license restrictions. Near Chinchilla, George Bender had bores that had provided water for years, dry
up when gas extraction operations took place. One wonders how carefully the government has
considered the result of the unbridled withdrawal
of underground water supplies in what is the driest
continent on earth.
In Brisbane, the new Executive Building rises
41 levels, replacing one built about 30 years ago. I wonder if all public housing older than 40
years is similarly being replaced? Members of
parliament are granted salary rises while benefits
of Medicare are being whittled away.
In ancient Rome, Christians were fed to the lions and gladiators fought to provide an entertainment spectacle for the masses to keep the general
public amused so they did not question the political activities. Are the millions spent on lavish
firework displays today being used to distract the
public? - Iris I. Bryce, Felton. Q,
Council elections - How times have changed
Roads, rates and rubbish. Well as an out of
towner I do manage to drop some rubbish in at a
recycling centre three or four times a year. Unfortunately the local dump closed a few years back so
the rubbish run is around 40 km return trip.
Yes, I do pay rates, (no town water or sewerage
out here) so the rates must be for roads?
While I front the highway the access has been
from the local gravel road (in fact Transport and
Main Roads blocked my highway access off in the
highway upgrade).
When I moved out here more than 25 years ago,
there were 6 houses directly accessing the 9 and a
bit kilometres of gravel road, and another 5 on side
roads that need the same access to the highway.
There had been more houses (and a sawmill and
even a government dip decades back) before the
local railway closed.
Jump forward to 2016 and there have been
many people looking for a small block of “country”. Most would have liked 2 to 10 acres, but now
State Planning won’t allow that they have settled
for the underlying lots, mostly 20 to 100 acres and
have spread further out from town. This means the
9 and a bit kilometres of gravel road now has 18
houses directly accessing it and the dependent side
roads another 24 houses. With these size lots being
too small to support a living most houses have 1
or both of the couple driving in to town for work
most days.
From all this there is probably 10 times the
number of vehicles using the gravel road daily that
there was 25 years ago. Add the bad choice of road
materials over the years, including decomposed
granite that was too slippery and some present clay
rock mix (the wrong type of clay?) that falls quickly into bulldust holes after grading to the problem.
In earlier times a local would mention the road to
a Councillor who would drive the road and things
happened. Now they wait till the road disintegrates
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(to the point of damaging cars), before acting.
It is no wonder the road has one of the highest
recurring maintenance costs in the TRC area.
Unfortunately in the post amalgamation era
with managers and engineers in the Toowoomba
office no-one seems to have noticed. They should
have records of all the building, although they
have high staff turnover, made worse by poor corporate memory. Some people say to find council
documents even from 6 to 8 years old it is better
to ask locals that have kept a copy! Maybe TRC
management want to save money and are wishing
for a rich developer to pay for bitumen.
Now there are less than 20percent of the number of Councillors we used to have, and these ones
are now full time politicians, they probably only
drive down the highway on the way to the next
speech on the hustings.
The TRC help desk tells us to officially complain, using all the correct forms, references and
procedures.
In some 30 years of contracting and consulting
to companies from small to large (no not the largest as my professional skills don’t suit Googapple)
I decide whether to do more for them based on
their management style.
When the managers loudly proclaim “my door
is always open”, and then disappear into their office behind the e-mail screen I know to go elsewhere.
The good managers are out of the office finding
out why the bearings are hot and things wobble
or are out of balance, before the train runs off the
tracks, not sitting in the office with the oil can
waiting for the squeaky wheels to come in the
door.
It is rather hard to change the council, especially the modern big ones, but at least the ratepayers
can change the councillors. - Dougal Johnston,
Hampton.
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Cruise to Crows is on again this year
Cruise to Crows, the event that brought hundreds of classic cars and motorbikes to Crows
Nest in 2015, is on again in 2016.
The impact of the first event was such that
Cruise to Crows was nominated for an Australia
Day Award presented just days ago.
While it was a runner-up on Australia Day, it
has highlighted the appreciation of people for a
well organised function that captured the
imagination with shiny paintwork, classic cars,
games, kids rides, swing dancing, and market
stalls.
This year, Cruise to Crows is to be held on
Saturday, August 13, at the Crows Nest Showgrounds organised by Cruise Mechanical and
Towing, the new RACQ agents in Crows Nest.
This business has been operating for three
weeks, and grew out of the
previous RACQ agents in the William Street
workshop.
Nina and Brett Graham who were involved in
the previous business continue as the new owners. Major sponsors who experienced the 2015
Cruise to Crows event, are back for 2016.
Nina Graham said, despite the success of Cruise
last year, a number of changes and improvements
are being made.
These include a large marquee for the kids rides,
with tables and chairs in the shade for parents so
they can keep-watch of their little ones.
Increased shade will also be provided for those
who wish to watch proceedings, with 50 table
umbrellas.
Nina said people loved the swing dancing last
year, even though it was on a grassed area, and
this year a suitable dance flood will be installed.
There will also be a Pin-Up Girl competition,
and because of the demand to involve children,
a junior sweetheart competition is also being organised.
But at the heart of Cruise to Crows will be the
classic cars, and Nina said it is hoped to expand
the numbers from about 300 last year to 500 this
year.
She said car clubs from Townsville, Rockhampton and New South Wales have indicated their
intentions to attend, and the Trick Car Club of
Toowoomba which last year won an award for
best club representation, will again be vying for
the prize in August. - MILES NOLLER.
These early thirties Fords added the burble of flat head V8s at last year’s Cruise to Crows.
Tyre stacking for blokes at last year’s Cruise to Crows.
LEFT: Organisers have promised a more appropriate dancefloor this year.
New library opens
February 27
The
new
$27
million
Toowoomba City Library officially will open on Saturday, February 27.
Anticipation is building for
the unveiling of the architecturally designed building, which
will be
the centrepiece of the Civic
Square precinct.
The library will open for business on Saturday, February 27 at
9.30am as part of a week of
festivities and events centred
on the new Civic Square.
Please note, residents will be
unable to enter the current Ruthven Street Library (618 Ruthven
Street, after its 4pm closing time
on Sunday, February 14.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - 3
Glasheen advocates a mix of independent rural and city councillors
Cr Anne Glasheen, a sitting
councillor for the Toowoomba
Regional Council, will renominate at the March 19
council election. Anne has
previously served as Deputy
Mayor of the Clifton Shire and
as a current councillor on the
Toowoomba Regional Council.
With a Diploma in Local
Government
Administration
with years of experience through
business, community networks
and an understanding of good
governance, Anne is a valuable
member in any decision making
on behalf of the community.
Anne also has experience in the
retail and banking industries, is a
small business owner, and a long
time resident in Clifton.
She has dedicated many
hours
supporting
regional
communities, whether rural or
urban, and is a very passionate
spokesperson in any discussion.
Anne, pictured, is standing
for re-election as councillor
because she wants to continue
to drive good, sustainable and
achieveable outcomes for the
Toowoomba region.
Elected to the first council
since amalgamation, she has
been at the coal face doing work
that needed to be done in such a
large and diverse region.
Those first years were very
difficult for all local government
areas but this last term has seen
a major turn around,
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Cr Glasheen said, with a
good team working to benefit
residents. “Like any major
change in business systems and
processes, people and policies
have been consolidated and
improvement in the way we
deliver services to make a better
working environment across the
Region.
“There are major projects in
the development stage that will
need strategic thinking and a
thorough understanding of the
work undertaken so far.
“This I believe is vital to
achieve successful outcomes
and why I wish to continue as
a Councillor of the Toowoomba
Regional Council,” she said.
While Anne is an advocate
for the country, she is realistic
about the issues that face city
constituents. Her portfolio has
allowed her to do this as well as
the community undertaking in
giving of her time.
“Toowoomba Region is the
place to be to live, work or
play” whether in the city or the
country and we need to work
together to achieve this.
“Toowoomba
Regional
Council needs to have a mix
of independent city and rural
councillors to provide clear
concise and unbiased direction
in the board room during the
next term, and I am committed
to continuing to do my job as
your councillor to the best of my
ability in 2016 - 2020,” she said.
“I am open and available to
speak to constituents and answer
any queries they may have or
pass any concerns on to the
relevant section of Council.”
Anne will be door knocking
residents over the entire TRC
region in coming weeks, as well
as attending local shows and
market days.
Anne is well known to many
in her community so if you see
her don’t hesitate to say hello
and have a chat about issues
that affect the region or local
community.
Contact Anne
Glasheen 0477 500 530 or email
[email protected]
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Heritage grant provides new
technology for kindy
The teaching staff at the Highfields and
District C and K Kindergarten in Bloodwood
Street, Highfields are very excited to be using new technology at their Kindergarten
thanks to a recent successful grant application
through the Progressive Community Crows
Nest – Heritage Bank Highfields.
The new technology allows for the whole
class to view educational research activities
on a large screen whereas it could only have
been viewed on an iPad previously. The large
screen can also facilitate Blu-ray DVD and
laptop access for additional educational experiences.
The Kindergarten staff were pleased to welcome and thank Darren Fraser and Poonam
Hajrat from the Heritage Bank Highfields
when they visited the Kindergarten to see the
recent acquisitions.
Judy Cuskelly, Director and Educational
Leader said, “This upgrade in our technology
has enabled us to show the children a new way
to research and learn with technology.”
RIGHT: Poonam Hajray and Darren Fraser, Heritage, and Judy Cuskelly and Rowenaw Boyd, Highfields and District C and K Kindergarten
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - 5
Govt funds help upgrade
war memorials
Five State heritage listed war
memorials will be upgraded
across the Toowoomba region
thanks largely to Queensland
Government grant funds.
Toowoomba Regional Council successfully applied for grant
funding through the State Government’s Queensland Anzac
Centenary community grants
program to conserve and maintain these memorials.
Cr Sue Englart said the grants,
in addition to Council funds,
would allow minor restoration
work to be completed to war memorials at Greenmount, Goombungee, Cooyar and Nobby
(Victor Denton War Memorial).
Cr Englart said the council
planned to complete the minor
restoration to the four memorials before Anzac Day, however,
it was dependent on weather, the
availability of specialist trades
and final approval from the Department of Environment and
Heritage Protection.
Council and Queensland Government grant funds would also
help relocate the Westbrook War
Memorial located close to the
northern wall of the Westbrook
Hall to a more suitable location
a short distance to the east,” Cr
Englart said.
“This will allow people to
congregate and view the memorial more easily, especially at
commemoration services.”
The relocation is expected to
Cooyar memorial - Established 1926
be done, along with associated for the relocation and restitution memorials across the region
restoration work, after Anzac work and their contributions.
are a valuable and particularly
Day as final plans need approval
“This work is based on rec- meaningful part of our heritage,”
of the Department of Environ- ommended works from a recent Cr Englart said.
ment and Heritage Protection.
conservation report undertaken
The Westbrook Hall commitCouncil has held discussions on these war memorials and is tee received a Queensland Govwith the Westbrook Hall com- consistent with conservation ernment grant under the same
mittee and intends to meet with policies and guidelines.
scheme for $19,900 for preserthe group again to discuss plans
“These memorials and all war vation work on the memorial.
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Highfields hosts CWA country
of study weekend
The Country Womens
Association is much more
than the tea and scones image
that many use to describe and
identify its members.
For more than half a century,
the QCWA has selected a
country each year for special
study, and it also choses a
food plant or farm crop each
year for study.
At Highfields last weekend,
disciplines
two
these
came together when CWA
representatives from throughout Queensland met to learn
about Greenland, which is the
country being studied in 2016,
and also about the tomato, the
food plant being highlighted
during 2016.
Many of the 200 or so
women attending, at the
James Byrne Centre, were
at
officers
international
branch level and will return
to these branches with new
information about Greenland
and the tomato.
The unusual red and white
national flag of Greenland
(part of Denmark) was on
show, along with displays of
aspects of Greenland and its
people.
garden
Toowoomba
consultant Brian Sams, who
operates Wattletree Garden
Tours and provides various
garden services, gave a
presentation on plants and
vegetation in the Arctic
region. Much of Greenland is
covered by ice and snow.
A member of the CWA’s
Toowoomba City Business
Women’s Branch, Natalie
Bugden, provided information
on the humble tomato, from its
origins in Peru, to the strong
industrial base of tomato
farming throughout the world.
And the argument whether
tomatoes are a vegetable or
a fruit appears to have arisen
from the money capital of the
world, the USA, where in the
1800s, there was a court case
over the tomato’s status.
There was a tax on fruit, and
the tomato industry argued
the tomato was a vegetable
because it was eaten with the
main meal, and not a dessert.
At the QCWA international seminar at Highfields - Serenette Crombie, Toowoomba Middle
Ridge branch, Robyn McFarlane, Mackay, and Barbara Harth, Goombungee, Serenette is
the State Leader of the QCWA’s young leaders, Robyn is the QCWA State President, and
Barbara is QCWA Darling Downs Divisional President.
Natalie Bugden of the CWA’s
Toowoomba City Business
Women’s Branch, gave a talk
on the tomato and the industry that supports it, She displayed one of the first tomato
varieties, a Pimp Tomato from
Peru, which bears fruit about
the size of a finger nail.
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The QCWA has adopted Greenland as its country for special
study this year, and to help them understand the vegetation
of Greenland and Arctic countries, Toowoomba gardening
consultant Brian Sams was invited to provide the details.
With him is the QCWA’s International Officer Sara Faddy of
Maleny.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - 7
LOCAL HISTORY
Celebrating Harvest Home at Oakey
“Come ye thankful people, come. Raise the song of harvest home.” 1844-1861 (A. Alford hymn)
Compiled by MAX AND PAM BACON
“At the termination of each
season I gave a “Harvest Home”
including a dance at night which
was always kept up till daylight.
“One time I remember the
windows were darkened and the
dancing kept up till nine o’clock.
“They were very enjoyable
occasions and were looked forward to by the staff with pleasant
anticipations.
“My staff were mostly Germans who are born dancers
young and old.”
- Extract from the. memoirs
of George Oakes Beardmore.
Manager Hogarth’s Meatworks,
early 1870s.
rated venue.
At 10 past 6 pm the train from
Toowoomba delivered a large
number of guests for the 9pmstart.
Mrs Catherine Bauer was in
charge of the soldering up room
cum supper room. Her table arrangements gave witness to her
talents.
The packing room was a mecca for thirsty dancers with Mr.
Jacob Bauer behind the bar.
The ball room took in the tin
smiths room, the machine room
and the box room.
The Queensland Champion
bandmaster for 1876, Mr Fred
Kretschmar, was present with
his band to provide the dancers
with music.
Mr Kretchmar was a local
from Crosshill whose father had
been bandmaster to the Prussian
army. Many of the 200 guests
commented on the time kept by
the band. At 1.00 a.m. and impressive supper was enjoyed by
all the guests, apparently in one
sitting.
After supper, the shearers and
many residents remained in the
room for the prize giving. Mr
J. Davidson complimented his
shearing shed team before announcing the best shearer as Mr.
H. Fitt [Fett] and awarding him
first prize of £2/10/-. Second
prize £1/10/- was won by Mr J.
Brown while third prize of£1/1/was awarded to Mr. M. Garvey.
Master M. Horner took the
prize for the best boy in the shed.
After speeches, three cheers
were given for Mr. Davidson to
conclude the formalities.
The band finally packed their
instruments away at 6.30 a.m. as
the sun climbed the eastern sky.
As it was a Wednesday morning one is left wondering how
many tired out revellers made it
to their work.
As manager of Hogarth’s
Meatworks at Oakey Creek,
George Oakes Beardmore kept
the Harvest Home tradition
alive.
In September 1878 when the
killing season ended at the meatworks, the building became the
social centre of the district.
Three rooms were cleared out
and the walls decorated with
greenery both on the walls and
ceilings.
Banners hanging from the
walls bore messages of “God
Save the Queen”, “Harvest
Home”, and “Goodbye.”
One hundred and twenty employees, wives, children and
Toowoomba friends received invitations for a 7pm start.
At the appointed time the
ballroom came alive with music provided by a band of three.
Dancers enjoyed the first set of
quadrilles.
The first sitting of supper was
served at 11p.m.by Jacob and
Catherine Bauer of the Lion Hotel at Oakey Creek.
Dancing continued until daylight with a little help from “refreshments”.
The dance, Quadrille, which
was quite lively was criticised
by 1900 for its friskiness.
Nearby Stations also held
It had been officially accepted Harvest Home celebrations.
on Queen Victoria’s State Ball The earliest local festivities may
programmes in1860.
have been held on Jondaryan
Station about 1857 in the form
A second recorded “Harvest of a shearer’s festival.
Home” at Oakey Creek was held
It was said to be a custom
in February, 1883.
fraught with many good results
The manager of Westbrook and worthy of more general obWoolshed. Mr J. D. David- servance.
son hosted the ball which was
It promotes an amenity of
described as an annual event. intercourse between employers
Once again the Oakey Creek and employees, tends to allay
Hogarth Meatworks was trans- jealousies and misunderstandformed into a beautifully deco- ings, and harmonises the relation
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of both parties. Mr J. C.White
gave a Harvest Home in 1861
including a race meeting. The
racetrack was in front of Jondaryan Homestead and the program was said to be better than
the Drayton Races.
On the last day of December
1869 seventy workers attended
a Harvest Home feast on the verandah of Gowrie Homestead.
Henry Venn King in a speech at
the feast said.
“I hope Gowrie will not only
stand first in her feast giving,
but that the wool will figure
up in price second to none in
Queensland.”
The old tradition to celebrate
the end of bringing home the
harvest, has long vanished from
the Oakey social calendar.
In 1757, R. Bentley described
the Harvest Home celebrations
in England.
He said, “We happened to
meet some country people celebrating their Harvest Home, The quadrille being danced by the members of Dance Kaleidoscope at Newstead House for
their last load of corn they crown the Q150 Celebrations on 11th July 2009.
with flowers.”
In 1826, L. Hunt wrote, “Harvest Home is still the greatest
rural Holiday in England.”
Finally, in 1891, a reporter for
the English “Daily Mail” wrote,
“I have nowhere found any survival of the old fashioned “Harvest Home.
“No, it is quite gone. The
union killed that.”
Clive Knowles Jackson, who
worked for the Oakey office of
the Department of Primary Industries in the 1990s recalled, “I
worked for the Marquis of Lansdowne on his “Bowood Estate”
in Wiltshire, England.
Every year, we went to the local pub and arranged a Harvest
Supper for the workers.
Finally Stan Bacon at Greenwood had his own way of celebrating Harvest Home.
George Oakes Beardmore
Bandmaster Fred Kretschmar
Photo Courtesy Jane Smith
Photo courtesy Sandra Searston
Each October in the 1950s as
his paddocks of wheat and barOne was for his son Max the of wheat were consumed by the platform of his tractor. With the
ley began to turn he would vis- other to be sacrificed to the Gods spirals of his Sunshine No.4 harvester at working speed Stan
it Dennis Mason at the Oakey of Harvest Home. As the harvest harvester Stan would push the would throw his relatively new
Co-operative Store.
came to an end and the last ears gearstick to neutral and leave the straw hat into the hungry spirals.
On his shopping list were
hanks of twine to sew the bags
• The pastoral map of Queensland shows a station south-west of Townsville named “Harvest
of grain, perhaps a new canvas Home.” While working for Martin’s Stock Haulage Max Bacon mentioned the property to one of the
water bag or a spare bag needle. drivers, Mick Gosper, who now lives at Gowrie Junction. Mick said he had lived on the property which
Finally, he would purchase was owned by his stepfather, Jack Boyden. The property was 240,000 acres and carried 18,000 head
two beautifully woven straw of cattle. Mick’s wife Liisa is famous for the stockwhips she made. To-day Mick regularly hauls cattle
hats.
from Brindley Park feedlot at Roma into Brisbane.
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Crows Nest is home to national award win
Crows Nest Aged Care has
been presented with a Better
Practice Award, by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency,
for its Preference Driven Care
framework.
Leading not-for-profit Churches of Christ Care, which operates
Crows Nest Aged Care Service,
was successful in the category
for personal, medical and clinical care, recognising programs,
models or initiatives that showcase innovation.
Accepting the award, Director
of Seniors and Supported Living
Bryan Mason said it was an honour to receive the award for the
framework, which is part of the
organisation’s Positive Wellbeing Model of Care.
“The Positive Wellbeing Model of Care was first trialled at
Churches of Christ Care Moonah
Park Aged Care Service before
rolling out to our other services,”
Mr Mason said.
“This model came about after
we investigated ways to enhance
person centred care and best
practice within the secure dementia cottages at the aged care
service,” Mr Mason said.
“We are proud of the outcomes
for our residents and will continue our focus on the importance
of enabling all people to have a
flourishing life.”
This is the third award
Churches of Christ has received
in the past year for its Positive
Wellbeing Model of Care, which
was developed after an intensive
three year, self-funded study.
Clinical Practice Lead Dr
Judy McCrow said that since
introducing the model there
have been a number of marked
improvements for both residents
and staff.
“Eighteen months ago we
experienced verbally and physically aggressive episodes from
residents three or four times a
week. Now we get one or two a
month,” Dr McCrow said.
“Past models have worked
to decrease negative outcomes
such as falls, aggression and depression,”
“Our new model demonstrates
that if everyone is happy and engaged in their lives, and experience meaningful ageing, negative outcomes are reduced.”
Five essential needs – comfort, attachment, inclusion, occupation and identity are a focus
of Churches of Christ Care’s
award winning model of care.
Signature programs have been
developed within several differ-
Crows Nest Aged Care staff - Promoting healthy ageing.
ent frameworks to improve the
lives of clients.
“We take a constructive approach of building positive emotions to promote healthy ageing
with preference-driven holistic
lifestyle planning to help meet
their needs,” Dr McCrow said.
A simple example of how the
model differs to other methods
of care is the inclusion of more
information about individual
resident’s desires and preferences for everyday activities.
“We used to say Mrs Smith
requires full assistance in the
shower.
Now we include more detail
about this activity based on her
preferences. Mrs Smith requires
full assistance in the shower, but
would prefer to wash her own
face and hands when able,” Dr
McCrow said.
“By embracing preferences,
we can improve resident’s quality of life and help preserve their
identity.”
Waste facility sets
new standard
Troy Uren, TRC Waste Services Manager, Kevin Flanagan, TRC General Manager, Water
and Waste, Cr Nancy Sommerfield, Mayor Paul Antonio, Cr John Gouldson, and Michael
McNab, whose construction firm built the Toowoomba waste facility.
Toowoomba’s new waste
management facility at Charlton
is setting new benchmarks in the
recovery and recycling of waste
materials.
So much so that in its first six
weeks of operation, the transfer
station took just six truckloads
of waste to landfill on a busy
day, rather than 26 loads previously.
The new facility opened in
December, with the closure of
the Bedford Street household
waste receiving facility.
Because of its success, the
council is also planning similar
but smaller facilities at Cooyar
and Evergreen on the north side
of the region, and a larger urban
facility “somewhere north of
Toowoomba, maybe near Highfields, Kleinton or Cabarlah”.
At the official opening of
the new Charlton facility on
O’Mara’s Road on Friday, Cr
Nancy Sommerfield said the
new facility was on track to
break records right across the
waste stream.
“Council is already achieving some of its strategic goals.
In just six weeks, we have increased compaction rates in the
residual waste transfer shed by
between 300 percent and 400
percent,” Cr Sommerfield said.
“In just six weeks, more than
82 tonnes of reusable items
have been salvaged by Lifeline
and are being sold through their
onite superstore.”
Mayor Paul Antonio said the
purpose built facility was unique
in Australia.
He said Council will improve
recycling rates, and reduce
waste to landfill even more as
it rolls out new facilities across
the region, based on the design
of the O’Mara’s facility.
The manager of TRC’s Waste
Services Troy Uren said the
new facilities main office was
connected to fibre optics which
along with CC TV cameras can
monitor waste facilities across
the region.
To advertise phone 4615 4416
He said waste levels at country
sites will be monitored, so that
the cost incurred of sending out
pick-up trucks will only occur
when there is adequate waste,
saving $500 a trip in some cases.
Mr Uren explained that the flat
floor of the transfer shed, with
concrete barriers, was decided
on for trailers and utes, rather
than a pit structure, for safety
and insurance reasons, and to
keep the waste at the same level
as the recovery area next
door.
HHIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - 9
Graduates nurses welcomed
Surprise party
Graduate nurses will take up duties in hospitals including Toowoomba, South Burnett, Dalby, Oakey, Miles, Goodiwindi and Texas.
To the editor
To all those people
who had their headlights on in the fog the
last few mornings - Take
a bow. It was appreciated. To all you o0ther
morons TURNYABLOODYLIGHTSDON as
you are invisible. - The
Courier.
Cliff Grice, Meringandan, celebrated his 70th birthday on January 23 with a surprise party organised by his daughter Justine and Ken Black. Cliff and his wife Avril and a couple of friends
had lunch at Sketches and then when they arrived home he was greeted by his children
grandchildren and great granddaughter. The party continued well into the night.
Touring club
local visit
Local graduates
The Queensland Masonic
Touring Club spent several days,
including Australia Day, at the
Goombungee
showgrounds.
We were invited to join with
the Goombungee community in
their celebrations of Australia
Day held in their public hall.
We wish to thank all of the organisers, helpers and the attending public for their welcome and
such a full morning of friendly
companionship.
The congenial atmosphere
was something to be experienced.
Most of our members were
present for the presentations and
we congratulate those who received their awards.
Thank you Goombungee for
such a wonderful morning. Judy Lancaster, Program Officer, Queensland Masonic Touring Club.
Arts council
New office bearers for Crows
Nest Arts Council are: President Graham Scott, secretary
Pauline Cowan, treasurer Christine Sharp, assdistant treasurer
Sharyn Hall, minutes secretary
Joan Riley, vice president art
Carol Oyston, vice president
drama Sally Johnson, vive president music Joan Riley,
10 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Dr Ellen Reushle and Dr Emily Galbraith have graduated after
five years’ study with a Masters of Chiropractic with Distinction from RMIT. Both are past students of Crows Nest State
School.
To advertise phone 4615 4416
Japanese students visit Toowoomba
MILES NOLLER REPORTING
A Mayoral reception has been held in
Toowoomba for 33 Japanese students who
are in the city for a cultural immersion program.
The students, and one teacher, are from
Haruhigoaka High School from Kansai near
Nagoya, which has sent students to Toowoomba each year for 17 years to help them learn
English and to expose them to Australian culture.
During the seven weeks they are in Toowoomba they are hosted by families, including by
Highfields and Crows Nest families.
The Kansui area is not in any sister city relationships with Toowoomba, but the program
has been supported by USQ. Kate Kuzma
from the USQ English Language and Cultures
Program said 500 overseas students per year
come to Toowoomba as part of the program.
It has been estimated that they contribute
$900 per student per year to the local economy.
Ms Kuzma said that, apart from helping the
Students from Haruhigaoka High School, Kansai, Japan, with tour organisers, a teacher, and Mayor Paul
Antonio and councillors McDonald and Glasheen at a reception in City Hall. Some of the students are being
hosted by Highfields and Crows Nest families.
Chinese New Year celebration February 14
Just as the Christmas trees are
put away, party hats and whistle
blowers thrown out in readiness
for the year, it’s time to celebrate
again……..All things Chinese!
It’s Chinese New Year celebrations!
Traditionally, it’s a celebration
affecting a fifth of the world’s
population. Here in our own
community we can share some
of this tradition right here in
Toowoomba this Sunday, February 14, from 11.30am to 2pm, at
the Bell Street Mall., brought to
you by Toowoomba International Multicultural Society.
Did you know there are some
interesting facts surrounding
this celebration? For instance,
it falls on a different date every year! Or that it’s called the
Spring Festival in China due to
a celebration of the end of winter, and billions of red envelopes
containing money is exchanged
between people, sumptuous
food is shared amongst family
and friends, not to mention the
world famous Lion Dance performances!
Each year begins according
to the Lunar calendar, hence a
different date, with an animal
relating to that year. For example 2016 falls on the year of the
cheeky Monkey. Predictions are
for a prosperous year for businesses or new ventures but be
aware of deceit as the cheeky
monkey plays jokes and can
mislead you to making bad decisions. Stay on guard with this
year when it comes to your business affairs. On a personal note,
it’s all about play, fun, after an
intense year of the hard working
goat.
The Chinese are so superstitious, they have so many customs and traditions to promote a
happy prosperous year. Some of
the customary things to do prior
the new year is to get a hair cut to
do away with the old year’s stuff,
buy new clothes, arrange for a
big family banquet (what better
way to amend rifts than over
food), do your housework before
new year day. Meanwhile things
to avoid on new year day is, no
crying, no bad language, don’t
break any glass wares, no sweeping the house or else you’ll sweep
away all the good luck coming
in, plus least of all, no killing of
any kinds or karma will find you!
- Francis Holmes 0408 070 300
or Daphne Fung 0411 549 337.
students to become proficient in English, it is
hoped that some of the students will return to
study at USQ.
In Toowoomba City Hall last week, they
were presented with certificates by Mayor Paul
Antonio, and presented with gifts by Cr Geoff
McDonald and Cr Anne Glasheen.
Cr Geoff McDonald tries out his Japanese language skills presenting the students with a gift.
Valentine’s gift - Live entertainment
Give the gift of live entertainment this Valentine’s Day with the 2016 Empire Card.
Your loved one will enjoy a unique theatre experience during the 2016 season with access to
discounted tickets for performances across all
Empire Theatre venues including a variety of music, dance, musical theatre, comedy, classical and
drama.
Empire Cardholders also enjoy discounted bar
purchases, a monthly lucky draw entry and other
great offers including pre-sales and early bird specials throughout the year.
Alternatively, you could also surprise them
with a gift voucher for them to choose their own
show or buy the tickets for them. Contact the Box
Office on 1300 655 299 or empiretheatre.com.au.
Garden club
The Crows Nest Garden Club’s next meeting is
Saturday, February 13, at the CWA Hall Thallon
Street, Crows Nest starting at 1.30pm.
This month, Margaret Dumble will talk about
propagation and grafting, while the feature is any
yellow flower. Garden problems can be shared
and discussed with other garden enthusiasts. This year is the 20th anniversary of the club,
so members are asked for ideas and suggestions
to discuss in planning our anniversary celebration
in November.
Don’t forget to bring a plate to share and your
own mug.
Raffles and prizes are part of the fun and visitors are always welcome. For further information
phone Robyn 4698 2083.
No other media reaches
anywhere near as many
LOCAL people as
the Herald
To advertise phone 4615 4416
Ph: 4615 4416
P.O. Box 242, Highfields, Qld. 4352
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - 11
Ray White resumes livestock sales in Crows Nest
MILES NOLLER REPORTING
Crows Nest has returned to two cattle selling
centres with Ray White Livestock conducting
its first sale at the Showgrounds on Saturday.
Eager to see how the sale proceeded, an estimated 140 people attended, easily outnumbering the 41 head of cattle on offer.
They used a new covered seating stand with
a capacity of about 50.
They filled the existing stand at the yards,
and used every other vantage point around the
renovated steel framed selling yard.
While 60 people filled out buyer registration
forms, the cattle offered were purchased by
just eight buyers.
The quality of all cattle offered ensured
there was a 100 percent clearance.
Sale organiser Geoff Trost of Ray White
Rural and Ray White Livestock in Crows Nest
said they achieved their aim to have a lot of
people check them out.
“We are here to stay,” Mr Trost told the sale
audience. “We are the new kids on the block,
but people will notice if we know what we are
doing.”
He said they were satisfied with the light
yarding, because it was their first sale and cattle numbers would fluctuate from time to time.
Ray White Crows Nest along with the Crows
Nest Show Society had made changes to the
old timber cattle yards at the Showgrounds.
Twenty new steel gates have been fitted to
pens, and a steel stand with roof, with a seating capacity of about 50, has been installed.
These five large Angus cross cows offered by N. J. and G. E. Gossow of Jones Gully, sold
for $1120 each.
The Ray White Livestock team at the Crows Nest cattle sale on Saturday, included Gav Harvey, Brendan Schick, Bruce Birch, Ray White’s National Livestock manager, Geoff Trost, Ray The first commercial lot sold at the Ray White cattle sale in Crows Nest on Saturday was also
White Livestock Crows Nest, Bree Trost, Cody Trost, Wayne Jaenke, Ray White Livestock the top price of the day. These four red cross-bred steers, from Alan Pope, Haden, sold for
Esk and Toogoolawah, and Paul White, chairman of Ray White and chief of Ray White Rural $1230 each.
and Ray White Livestock.
President of the Crows Nest Show Society Athol Gossow,right, welcomes the Ray White Livestock team which is to conduct fortnightly sales at the Showgrounds.
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Ray White started selling livestock
in Crows Nest in 1902
The founder of the Ray White Real Estate organisation began selling pigs and calves in Crows
Nest in 1902.
At the first Ray White Livestock sale in Crows
Nest last Saturday this history was recalled by
Paul White, the grandson of Ray White.
At the beginning of the sale Mr White auctioned a calf, a two-months-old Angus cross
heifer, from Shayne Lambert and Sue Dowling
of Plainby, marking the connection to the beginnings of Ray White’s commission agent business
114 years ago.
Paul White, who is chairman of the Ray White
organisation and chief of Ray White Rural and
Ray White Livestock, said his grandfather continued to sell livestock in the centre of Crows Nest
and operate a commission agency until about
1923 when he moved to Brisbane, for the education of his children. It was in Brisbane where
he started the Ray White Real Estate which has
become Australia’s largest reality business.
When the Ray White agency business operated
in Crows Nest, the sale yards were in the centre of
the town, where the town square is now located.
The railway line from Toowoomba extended to
these yards and Ray White railed more pigs to the
KR Darling Downs works than any other agent.
Mr White recalled that on pig days the nearby
shops shut down because the pigs created a “bit of
a pong” in the streets.
Ray White Livestock was established 15 years
ago and now has 24 agencies in Queensland, New
South Wales and Victoria, selling one million head
of livestock annually.
Some of these operate in multi-agent selling
centres.
Crows Nest saleyards improvements
Geoff Trost from Ray White Rural Crows Nest
said the old timber sale yards at the Crows Nest
Showground had seen better days.
“Safety was a big issue with gates not swinging
properly etc,” he said.
“We are starting with one new row of steel pens
for now and will use the best of the existing yards
for the first few sales but eventually will have up to
40 new pens.” Mr Trost said.
“The loading ramp is also in the sights of the
show committee with a new one also planned.”
New seating has also been started with a new
bay of seating with a roof which will also cover the
selling pen and the auctioneers bay. Some seating
will still be outdoors.
Work will be completed as the show society and
Ray White staff are available for working bees.
“Those who have previously attended the sales
will see a vast difference in the quality of the selling
facility,” Mr Trost said.
However, Mr Paul White said Crows Nest is the
18th selling centre for the business.
But in view of the connection the business has
with Crows Nest, he regards Crows Nest as the
first, rather than the 18th.
Blackbutt Community Singers
Chairman of the Ray White organisation Paul White with Sue Dowling and Shayne Lambert
of Plainby who provided this two-month-old Angus calf for auction. It connected the new cattle
sales with the pig and calf sales established by Ray White in Crows Nest in 1902. Paul White,
Ray White’s grandson, auctioned the calf to start the sale.
The Blackbutt Singers is a community choir of
female and male singers from Blackbutt, Benarkin, Yarraman, Nanango and Kingaroy who enjoy
singing and performing together. Rehearsal Time:
The Blackbutt Singers rehearse every Tuesday
morning from 9:30 to Noon at the Yarraman Hall.
Annual membership is $20 a year plus weekly fee
of $2to cover the cost of morning tea, hire of the
rehearsal hall and travel expenses for our accompanist. Contact 4170 0880, P O Box 244, Blackbutt
Q. 4206. [email protected]. https://
www.facebook.com/BlackbuttSingers
HOPE appeals for garden
tools and equipment
An appeal for unwanted gardening tools and
related equipment is being organised by Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment. Mr
Frank Ondrus, president said HOPE had offered
to help a regional welfare agency collect sufficient
garden and lawn-care tools and equipment for up
to 10 low-cost accommodation houses which they
manage.
“Common gardening tools such as spades and
digging forks; and hand tools such as weeding
forks would be welcome,” Mr Ondrus said.
Donations of the above items can be left at 22
Vacy Street, Toowoomba; or contact the HOPE
office on 4639 2135 to arrange collection from
your premises.
Paul White auctions a calf to start the first Ray White Livestock sale in Crows Nest. With him
is sale organiser Geoff Trost, from Ray White Rural and Ray White Livestock in Crows Nest.
To advertise phone 4615 4416
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - PAGE 13
50th anniversary
Bill
and Barbara Webb celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on January 8, 2016.
A celebration was held at their home in Meringangan with family and friends. Bill has been a rural fireman for many years and Barbara is active in
the Highfields Garden Club. They were married in St Joseph’s Catholic
Church, Massillon, Ohio, USA , which was Barbara’s home town.
Bill and Barbara met in Bermuda where he was
a policeman and Barbara, an American Airlines
stewardess, was visiting on holiday. They lived in
Canada where Bill was a policemen and after three
years we moved to Queensland in 1969.
They have three sons and nine grandchildren.
“We have been lucky to have many friends and
family close by,” they said.
Highfields Discount Drug Store offers
full $1 discount on eligible scripts
Highfields Discount
Drug Store will pass
on the full $1 discount
on all eligible prescriptions following recent
changes to the Pharmaceutical
Benefits
Scheme.
Highfields Discount
Drug Store is also providing free healthcare
plans to assist customers achieve the best
savings for their situation.
The PBS changes,
which came into effect
on January 1, allow
pharmacies to choose
whether to apply a
further $1 discount to
government subsidised
medications.
However, Highfields Discount Drug
Store owner Michael
Zuyderwyk said the
discount may actual-
ly disadvantage some
customers.
“Concessional customers who take up the
offer may take longer
to reach their safety net
threshold,
which
could delay their access
to free medicine and
may affect their compliance to their medication as prescribed by
their doctor.”
Under the Safety
Net, once a concessional customer reaches the threshold their
remaining prescriptions are given free of
charge for the remaining of the year.
“Concession cardholders who receive
the $1 discount will
need to purchase 11
extra
prescriptions
per year to reach their
safety net, this means
both a longer wait until
they can receive free
medications, and the
length of time they are
eligible for free medicines will be reduced,
since the safety net
resets each year,” said
Michael.
The Highfields Discount Drug Store is
taking a more tailored
approach and encouraging customers to
speak with their pharmacists to discuss their
options. At Highfields
Discount Drug Store
it is about empowering
our customers so they
can make informed
decisions about what’s
best for their situation.
“A range of items,
including
popular
paracetamol products
such as Panadol Osteo
and Panamax, have
been removed from
the PBS as of January
1. This means pensioners who have come to
rely on set prices for
medications such as
Panadol Osteo will be
paying a higher price
in some pharmacies
and, on top of this, it
won’t count toward
their safety net anymore,” Michael said.
Highfields Discount
Drug Store has priced
their over-the-counter medications better
than ever to offset the
impact and are promoting their price match
guarantee.
“In many cases we
were already charging
less than the PBS price
because of our competitive pricing policy,”
Jazz club night
This Friday night from 7.45pm the
Toowoomba Jazz Society will present entertainment by The Jazz Crusaders at Toowoomba North Bowls
Club on the corner of Lemnos and
Elworthy Streets.
Artists will include Graham
Muller keyboard, Signy Arnason
vocals, Paul Hendon reeds, Camil-
Michael said.
“Through our competitive pricing and
passing on the full $1
discount, Highfields
Discount Drug Store
will be able to alleviate
costs for the most vulnerable in the community,” Michael said.
• For more information come in store.
lo Lanszfame bass and Bill White
drums.Admission is $15 for members of TJS and NTBC and $20 for
visitors.
Check
www.toowoombajazz.
com for details of group concessions.Meals will be available from
6 to 7.15pm. Book a table with the
Contact 4635 5728, 0418 746 272 or
0408 303 774.
Oakey Country Music Rush
The 23rd annual Country Music Rush will be
held at the Oakey Cultural Centre on March 19
and 20. This event is open to amateur country
music competitors of all ages.
Entry forms are now available by calling or texting Dell on 0417 728 182. Entries close on Monday, March 7.
Neils Parts Australia are sponsoring the event.
For further information please visit www.gardencitycountrymusic.com.au
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,
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CARPENTRY and RENOVATIONS
DECKS and PATIOS
CARPET CLEANING and PEST SERVICES
DRILLING SERVICES
CLEANING and MAINTENANCE
EARTHMOVING
AUTO ELECTRICAL and AIRCONDITIONING
BUILDER
COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
BLINDS and CURTAINS
BUILDER
COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
BLINDS and SECURITY
BUILDER
CONCRETING
EARTHMOVING
BUILDER
BUILDER
CONCRETING
EARTHMOVING
BUILDER
CARPENTRY
CONTAINERS
EARTHMOVING
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - FEBRUARY 9, 2016 - 15
EARTHMOVING
FENCING
LANDSCAPE and PAVING
PAINTER
EARTHMOVING
FLOOR SANDING and POLISHING
LAWN and YARD MAINTENANCE
PAINTER
EARTHMOVING
GARAGE DOORS and GATES
MECHANICAL SERVICES
PAINTER
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
GARDEN SERVICES and SUPPLIES
MECHANICAL SERVICES
PAINTER
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
HANDYMAN and PAINTER
MECHANICAL SERVICES
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
HIRE EQUIPMENT
MOWING and GARDENING
PLUMBING SERVICES
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES
MOWER SERVICE and REPAIRS
PLUMBING SERVICES
FENCING
LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES
MOWER SERVICE and REPAIRS
PLUMBING SERVICES
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HERALD CAMERA - UPBEAT SQRZ square dancing
Square dancing should be fun. The SQRZ dancers meet on first, third and fifth Friday nights at the Daryton Memorial Hall. ABOVE: Caller Gary Petersen, Bek Vietheer and Kevin Rettke.
ABBIE LANE TWILIGHT MARKETS
Twilight markets are held at Abbie Lane the first Friday of the month during summer. ABOVE: Deb Boyce and David Willadsen,
Toowoomba, and Steve, Isabelle, Chole and Jillian Hatherell, Highfields and woodworker Brian Russell, Highfields.
To advertise phone 4615 4416
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, - 17
BEREAVEMENT THANKS
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
POSITIONS VACANT
FOR SALE
CONTAINERS
PETS and
PET SERVICES
• SALES
• RENTALS
• MOVES
Will buy or move your
old container
0412 543 365
From $2500
delivered locally
WORSHIP TIMES and MEETINGS
ACCOMMODATION
PLANTS FOR SALE
38 HARTWIG ST
GOOMBUNGEE
TOP SOIL - GRAVEL
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
Rhino Machinery Hire
• Bobcats • Excavators
• Slashing
Ryan - 0409 721 778
PEACEHAVEN
NURSERY
25% OFF SALE
Until February 13
• SQUATTERS CHAIRS
• SAW HORSES
• MYNAH BIRD TRAPS
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
HORSE RUG REPAIRS
PLASTERER
¾ electric adjustable bed
plus linen, hoist (separate)
with hand grip over bed
head. Very clean and tidy.
$1950
Phone 4696 6211
CLASSES and
TUITION
Economical
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MUSIC CLASSES
Highfields
18 mths-5 years
FLORIST
HIGHFIELDS
FLORIST
Tel/Fax
4615 5056
www.highfieldsflorist.com.au
musicmattersclassesandpiano.com
BOOK of
HISTORY OF
CROWS NEST
Ph: 4615 4416
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LOCAL - RELIABLE
Call Gary 0418 733 749
QBCC No: 1002151
RURAL and
FARM SUPPLIES
LUCERNE HAY
and CHAFF
on farm at
GOWRIE JUNCTION
Phone
4630 7025
HIGHFIELDS - GOWRIE
JUNCTION
Rebecca Smith BMus, AmusA,
Dip Instrumental Teaching
rebeccasmith.musicteachershelper.com
Phone 0409 614 022
CLEANING
SERVICES
HOUSE CLEANER
Thorough - Reliable
Trustworthy
Highfields & surrounds
Phone Kerrie
0404 810 949
HIGHFIELDS 8 IBIS CRESCENT
Saturday, February 13
7am
Antiques, collectables and
sundries
HEALTH and
FITNESS
HIGHFIELDS YOGA Christ Church Lutheran
Church Hall 9:30am to 10:30am &
6pm to 7pm - Thursdays
Ph: 0421 230 806
PIANO
LESSONS
WANTED
TO BUY
TALL
TIMBERS
PLASTERER
GARAGE SALES
See “Music Matters” Facebook page or
PUBLIC NOTICES
for building work
Local Service
www.petersplans.com.au
QBSA No: 55773
Ph: 0428 978 144
HOMECARE
2003 WHITE SUBARU
FORESTER XS - $8000
2.5 L auto petrol AWD
wagon, 180,000 kms, cruise control, roof racks,
tow bar, 5 stack CD, wool seat covers. Regular service by Wippells Twba with log books. 6 mths rego.
Phone Carol 0409 879 146
PLANS & DRAFTING
Highfields Mens Shed
Richard 0412 687 338
or Tim 0412 530 077
Dog rugs from $15
Crows Nest
0468 993 886
MOTOR VEHICLES
PLANS and DRAFTING
FOR RENT
LOST and FOUND
COTTAGE FOR
RENT - Highfields
A guitar was found
in a Council park
rotunda off Garvan Ct
Highfields on Sunday
January 31, 2016.
Highfields Police
4615 5309.
$280/wk. Fully furnished.
On 2 acres. Very peaceful.
No yard work required.
Suit working person or
couple.
0447 327 001
Shop or Office
TO LET
Centrally located Crows
Nest - Reasonable rent
Ph: 4698 1011
MOTOR VEHICLES
MITSUBISHI MAGNA
SEDAN 1996
V6 auto, 280,000kms,
reliable, RWC
$1500
Ph: 0407 505 451
TILT TRAY SERVICE
MJO
TILT
TRAY
FOR HIRE
Kingsthorpe based
TOWS $1 per km
$80 minimum
0412 543 365
WELDING SERVICES
WELDING
LIGHT FABRICATION
Small jobs and repairs
to any steel products
GOOMBUNGEE
Phone Bill 0407 505 451
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INDOOR SPORTS
OAKEY INDOOR CRICKET: What a great
way to start 2016 mens indoor cricket with a game
that came down to the last over. TBE Dalby 79
runs defeated Villians 77.
Villians top batting scores were Dave with 24
and John with 21. Aaron picked up three wickets
and Dave Jr got two TBE’s top batting scores were
Mitch with 28 runs and Ronnie with 15. Matt took
four wickets including a hat trick and Chris got
three wickets.Warriors 156 defeated Ins and Outs
57. Warriors’ top batting scores were Nathan with
44 runs and Craig with 40. Craig picked up six
wickets including a hat trick a
nd Nigel took three.
Ins and Outs top batting scores were Daryl with
18 runs and John with 13. Sandhu and Josh each
took two wickets.
MIXED INDOOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Blood And Sand 59 d. The New Team 56.
Burgers 77 d. Hit Heads 21. Spiked Punch 48 d.
Crabs in the Sand 31.
We are still looking for more players and teams
for men’s indoor cricket, mixed indoor beach volleyball, mixed and ladies indoor netball. If you
would like to play or put a team in call the centre.
4691 1691.
SOCCER SIGN-ON
GOLF
BORNEO BARRACKS: January 27 - Single
stableford winner M. Kearnes 43, runner-up W.
Owen 39. Rundown P. Hunt 37, J. Marsh 36, B.
Mason 36, C. Stuart 36, R .Sweeney 36, K. Bailey
36. Pins 1st J. Lee, 5th G. Starkey, 10th J. Bishop,
14 L.Bishop, 17th J. Loury. January 30 - Single
stroke winner R. Backhouse 64, runner-p P. Callaghan 66. Rundown C. Mahaffey 67, P. Hunt 68,
J. Davies 68, C. Reich 68. Pins 1st J. Davies, 5th
P. Callaghan, 10t C. Reich, 14th.C. Reich, 17th J.
Thompson. January 31 - Single stableford winner
C. Hill 44, runner-up J. Thornton 43. Rundown R.
Sweeney 39, C. Mahaffey 38, D.Coates 38, B.
Mason 38, T. Watts 38, L. Bishop 38, B. Goulding,
38. Pins 1st R. Sweeney, 5th B. Goulding, 10th. C.
Reich, 17th J. Thornton. - Gary Small.
BORNEO BARRACKS LADIES: February
2 - Single stableford, 14 holes, club trophies. Winner: Muriel Mohr 30 on countback, Janelle Kruse
30. Rundown Dawn Lord 29, Lotte Pedersen 28.
Pins 1/1 Dawn Lord, 3/13 Muriel Mohr, 2/14 (pro
pin.) Connie Harrison. February 9 - Single v par
for trophies donated by Darryl Bishop. - Lotte
Pedersen.
OAKEY: February 6-7 - Men played for the
monthly mug and monthly medal. Winner of the
monthly mug and A grade was Ross Legasic with
66 net. B Grade winner was Colin Fisk with a 72
net. Runner-up Wayne Newton with 67 net. Rundown Mal Krahenbring and Terris Muir. Pins 3
Wayne Lucht, 8 George Wright, 12 Patrick Fisk.
Approach Mal Krahenbring. February 13 - 14 18 hole stableford. February 21 - First round of
Highfields Junior Soccer held their sign-on and information day on Sunday. Those president the men’s championships. February 3 - Ladies
Toby Carter welcomed included Xander Gilbert-Johnston, Lachlan Everson and Samuel 18 hole stableford. Winner being Marlene Deans
Brassy and Patrick Todd..
35, runner-up Collette Rynne 32. Rundown Dawn
Bradford. Pin 3 Sheryl Barlow. - Marlene Deans.
BOWLS
ATHLETICS
Every Saturday the Highfields Park Run starts
at 7am from the Kratzke Oval, Kratzke Road,
Highfields. It is a five kilometre run throughout
the Highfields region and it is free, but participants
must be registered. To register view website at
http://www.parkrun.com.au/highfields and bring
a printed copy of your barcode. The run is purely
for fun and everyone comes together for a post run
coffee, don’t hesitate to join in.
NETBALL
The New Ladies Indoor Netball side Sweaty
Betties 2016. This will be the biggest ladies
netball competition in 15 years in Oakey.
RIFLE SHOOTING
CROWS NEST GOOMBUNGEE: February
6 - 400 yards Target rifle, possible 105.21. Geoff
Long 104.11, Ash Bidgood 103.11, John Gilliland 100.10, David Brown 100.8, Dennis Bidgood 98.7, Glen Ellis 96.6 Nick Ellis 95.2.
Scope class from possible 126.21, Neil Austin 114.4, Bob Steel 112.3, Rick Vlitesstra 105.2,
Bill OBrien 102.2, Scott Ducenson 92, Karen
O’Brien 88, Beth Caskey 59.3 one round only
out of 60.10, D Rodney 57.4 one round only
out of 60.10.The annual Crows Nest Goombungee Rifle Club Prize Shoot is on next
weekend start at 1pm and on Sunday at 8am.
The next club shoot is February 21, 500 yards.
A club rifle available for anyone to come and try
target shooting. Contact Ashley Bidgood on 0407
374 378 or David Brown on 0427 399 347.
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
The Eagles Highfields and District Junior Rugby
League Club will hold their final two sign-on days
for the 2016 on Thursday at 4.20pm and Saturday
from 8am this week at Kuhls Road oval. Registrations can be made on-line at www.highfieldseagles.
com.au.
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OAKEY: Oakey held a very successful carnival over the weekend. Winners were Poddy Calf’s
team, 2nd Jeff Gill’s team, 3rd Bogga’s team, 4th
Macca’s team, 5th Des Hamblin’s team, 6th Kiwi’s team,
Sunday winners Brian Hammermeister’s team,
Saturday winners Yarraman and last round Wolski-Lorrimer.
February 11 - Brian Burke will sponsor the
night bowls. Names in by 6.30pm to play at 7pm.
- Sam Lorrimer.
OAKEY LADIES: February 9 - We welcome
North Queensland Travelling Bowlers who will
be here for lunch at noon to play 2x12 ends bowls
and have barbecue afterwards. This is a mixed
afternoon of bowls so any of our members are
welcome to join with them for bowls and the barbecue. Last week’s results C. Birrell, D. Buckley,
D. Ciesiolka d. H. Harvey, E Jones, R. Lawrie. J.
York, B. Poole d. V. Allen, E. Voll.
February 16 - Ladies monthly meeting followed by bowls. February 21 - Ladies trophy
Day, starts 12.30 pm. All clubs invited, just ring
through your name to the club 4691167 or put
your name on the board. February 25 - Crows
Nest Shield fund raiser. Team Barb, Elsie, Shirley
(car), Doreen.
March 1 - Ladies monthly meeting followed by
bowls. March 8 - Oakey fund raiser.
March 3 - Drayton fund raiser.
March 7 - DDLBA AGM. Special Meeting,
followed by monthly meeting.
March 10 - Pittsworth Fiesta.
Congratulations to Oakey mens club on their
two-day carnival. The ladies did a superb job with
catering. Congratulations to all. - Elsie Voll.
NORTH
TOOWOOMBA
LADIES:
Championship pairs L. Mott, J. Pauli d. M.
Dallemolle, J. Leerentveld. V. Warren, S. Chard d.
L. Graham, M. Hinz. S. Jensen, T. Thomas d. F.
Dornbusch, D. Allison. F. Connors, S. McManus
def G. Doherty, L. Sommer.
Social W. Smith-Squires, D. Clark d. H. Gscheidle,
L. Mutch. Competition and Social tomorrow,
Wednesday, 9am.
Championship pairs W.
Smith-Squires, D. Clark v. M. Wilds, L. Mutch;
L. Mott, J. Pauli v. L. Bryant, C. McLatchey v.
J. Baldock, V. Mahony. Winners to play in the
afternoon. Games Super Challenge this Saturday
- Gold and bronze divisions Ladies and men at
home to Tweed Heads. Spectators welcome.
Congratulations to P. Graham and T. Thomas
playing in a composite team coming in equal third
at the Wests Master Fours. Nominations now open
for club championship triples. Closing March 30
and starting April 6.
Roster this Friday Team 2 - V. Warren, L. Graham,
G. Doherty, A. Plowman. - Reynelde Bradford.
CROWS NEST: February 3 - Afternoon social
bowls winners were Trevor Gillies and Vince Vaz,
and the runners-up were Tony Collins, Ray Weis
and Doug Lane. Saturday competition games
completed were open pairs Tony Collins and Don
Collins d. Dennis Russell and Bevan Wingett; and
Trevor Gillies and Bill Kruger d. Kerry Lovell and
Chrys Robins. The games director is aiming for
a timely completion of our calendar of events.
Night bowls will continue for some weeks so
long as the evening temperature and the nightly
dew enables comfortable playing conditions. Be
there each Friday night between 6 and 6.30pm for
a burger or two.
January 31 - Mixed social bowls resulted in
Tony Collins, Brian Gleeson and Les Chikos coming out on top, with Jim Walcroft, Peter Coman
and Shane Case runners-up.
Coming events: watch the club noticeboard for
upcoming social competitions.
February 14 - Management committee meeting 9.30am in the clubhouse. New bowls players
and visitors are always welcome at the Crows Nest
Bowls Club. Contact secretary Jim on cnqbowls@
mail.com or on 4698 2278. - Gary Baker.
DDLBA: Championship fours are in full swing,
Good bowling to those teams that have reached
the finals. Results next week. Nominations close
on March 4 for DDLBA championship singles to
start on March 14 at South Toowoomba.
March 7 - DDLBA AGM, preceded by a special
general meeting at 9.30am - Joyce McGeorge.
CROWS NEST: February 3 - Sporters winner
G. Dukes 31, runner-up J. Somerville 31. Putting
J. Somerville 21. Pins 7/16 J. Somerville, 8/17
J. Burnett. February 7 - Greg Heck stroke and
monthly medal winner R. Gardner 66, monthly
medal. Rundown D. Woodley 68, J. Somerville
68, R. Freeman 68, A. Cox 72, L. Kruger 72. Pins
1/10, 3/12 B. Wingett, 2/11, 9/18 A. Cox, 4/13 L.
Case, 5/14 R. Freeman, 6/15 D. Woodley, 7/16 G.
Dawes, 8/17 R. Gardner. February 14 - Bailey’s
Hardware stableford. - John Somerville.
GOOMBUNGEE: February 2 - Mixed hamper day, two person ambrose. Winners M. Burgess
and R. Purcell 59, runners-up J. Wieck and G.
Skuse, 3rd D. Cass and A. Norris. Pin 4/13 A. Cass.
Approach 8/17 R. Purcell and M. Burgess.
February 5 - Chook run winner R. Seibuhr 40,
2nd Greg Harth.
February 7 - Single stableford, club trophies.
Winner men W. Dwan 48. Winner ladies L. Alexander 33. Rundown - ladies A. Norris, men B. Tindall, S. Elfverson. Men pins 3/12 J. Hawley, 4/13 G.
Schull eagle’s nest, 8/17 D. Darlington. Approach
1/10 J. Lee. Ladies pin 4/13 L. Alexander. Approach 3/12 L. Alexander. Matchplay draw A grade
J. Harth d. D. Cass 3/2, M. Burgess d. N. Bonney
5/3, G. Skuse d. M. Peters 1 up, D. Darlington d.
G. Herriman 8/6. B grade D. Lowe d. Greg Schull
2 up, J. Lee d. Greg Buckley 6/5. C grade Malcolm
Schilling d. J. Hawley 3/2, W. Muras d. G. Egan 7/5.
Next week A grade J. Harth v M. Burgess, G. Skuse
v D. Darlington. B grade - M. McLeod v D. Lowe,
N. Capuzzo v J. Lee. C grade B. Peters v M. Schilling, S. Elfverson v W. Muras.
(Continued column 2)
GOLF
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GOOMBUNGEE: February 11 - Men’s single
stableford, club trophy. Ladies single stableford,
best nine eclectic, club trophy. February 12 Chook run, club house open from 3pm. Nine hole
stroke, All golfers welcome. February 14 - Round
two matchplay championships, single stableford
for other players. February 21 - Round one HLO
at Crow’s Nest, time sheet . - Murray McLeod
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