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MUD IN YOUR FACE
OAKEY ROCKS – Page 11
WE REMEMBER – Page 6
Mud in your face is no deterrent for the young enthusiastic riders on the Peewee track at
the Crows Nest Trail Bike Ride. A quick stop for 10 year old Glenn Willoughby and a chat
with his mother Sam Asher of Crows Nest, and Glenn was back on the 600 metre track
which accommodates the 50cc and 80cc bikes. – Miles Noller photo
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Not suitable for children
Many parents will be as shocked as I
learned that the new Commercial Television
Industry Code of Practice no longer has any
time zone that is suitable for all ages Zones
that once contained only G-rated programs
may now show PG programs as well, or
instead.
Programs and advertising during these
zones, when large numbers of children are
watching, can now include references to
illegal drug use, nudity, stronger violence, and
supernatural or mild horror themes.
Moreover, M and MA time zones will
now be moved earlier in the evening, with
more gore, coarse language, sex scenes and
adult themes.
Where is the protection for children?
Commercial free-to-air television enjoys
the privilege of broadcast licences which give
automatic access to almost every home in
the country. Parents have a right to expect
that at least some TV time zones will not
contain matter likely to be unsuitable for
children to watch without supervision.
Famil Voice was among many groups and
individuals who protested strongly when the
code changes were first proposed, sending a
documented submission to Free TV Australia
last April. But we may as well have saved
our breath. It was like asking the fox to
carefully guard the hen house.
The Broadcasting Act gives commercial
TV stations the right to determine their own
code of practice, provided they consult with
the public.
The law doesn’t say the public must agree.
Now the Australian Communications and
Media Authority has rubber stamped the new
TV rules. Family Voice has contacted the
office of Senator Mitch Fifield, the new
Communications Minister, to convey
parents’ concerns.
Parliament needs to amend the
Broadcasting Act to better protect Australia’s
most precious resource – our children. - Peter
Stevens, Director, FamilyVoice Victoria.
Water access charges in question
Why now? I see Cr Nancy Sommerfield
has started an online petition to elicit support
to have council’s water access charges
reviewed before the 2016/17 budget.
Log on to www.facebook.com/
CrNancySommerfield and look for her entry
of November 9 at 10.22 pm for the hyperlink
to the petition.
She also claims (in an exchange of on-blog
comments) she has previously raised the
issue of reviewing water access charges in
council, but without success.
With the local government elections
coming up, you might want to ask yourself
why (given the very public campaign I have
waged since early 2013 about this issue) she
chooses now to go public, and further, if her
claim that she has tried to get this issue up
for discussion in council is true, where is the
evidence and which councillors rejected the
idea?
Ratepayers need to know who is, and who
isn’t, looking after their interests before
casting a vote next March. The facts are,
since July 2009, each standard connection in
the bulk water area has paid in the region of
$600 for Wivenhoe pipeline access charges.
Not a single litre of water has yet been
needed to supplement the TRC dams.
Presently, the dams are at 79.5 percent and
are falling at 9.2 percent a year.
Council is paying $96,000 of your money
per week (yes - per week) to the Bulk Water
Supply Authority for pipeline access and
absolutely nothing is being supplied in return.
Projecting council’s own dam level records
since January 2014, the very earliest the
pipeline might be needed (note ‘might’ because
no water restrictions have yet been applied
to slow down dam depletion), is early in 2022.
As I have been saying publicly for almost
three years, something needs to be done to
curb this senseless financial flogging of
ratepayers.
Cr Sommerfield’s petition is titled as
though it is a formal council initiative, which
I find strange because that would seem to
imply the councillor is using her position on
council, to petition council itself.
Does this not mean that (a) council’s
complaint/engagement procedures are
ineffective, or (b) some councillors don’t care
if ratepayers are ripped off as long as they
can blame someone else, or (c) Cr Sommerfield
is simply grandstanding with one eye on the
upcoming election?
By all means sign Cr Sommerfield’s petition
if you want. It might help. But I doubt it.
You can also leave a comment when you do
sign the petition.
I look forward to reading them. - Tony
Lake, Meringandan West.
Brighten young lives battling cancer
Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders
to help brighten the lives of children with
cancer by taking part in the Cancer Council
Christmas appeal - Lights for Lucy.
Lights for Lucy raises funds and awareness
to support more than 140 Queensland
children diagnosed with cancer each year.
Around 20 Queensland children will die from
the disease this year alone.
Lights for Lucy shares the story of 11year-old Jimboomba local Lucy Newman
and her family.
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Lucy has been battling leukaemia for the
past two years. It’s been an extremely tough
journey so far, and it’s not over for her yet.
Queenslanders can support all children
affected by cancer, just like Lucy, by
registering to receive a free Lights for Lucy
merchandise pack to sell and raise funds.
The Lights for Lucy merchandise pack
includes promotional material and
decorations, counter boxes and gift tags for
businesses to sell to their communities during
November and December.
You can even register to receive a pack for
your workplace. Pop it on the lunch room
table and encourage friends and co-workers
to donate to the cause.
Lights for Lucy gift tags can go on display
in office windows, or Queenslanders can write
a message of hope to Lucy and send the tag
back to the Cancer Council for her family.
Cancer remains the most common cause of
disease-related death among children aged 114 in Australia, and almost half of all cases
are diagnosed under four years of age.
More funding is urgently needed to help
Queensland children beat cancer. We believe
community donations are key to helping us
cure childhood cancer once and for all.
Queenslanders can help fund lifesaving
research and support services by participating
in the Lights for Lucy campaign. Buy a gift
tag or donate direct to the cause.
Queensland businesses and workplaces can
register for their Lights for Lucy merchandise
pack at lightsforlucy.cancerqld.org.au. - Katie
Clift, Queensland Cancer Council.
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Senate passes China-Australia
Trade Agreement
What it means for the Maranoa
Maranoa exporters to China should see tariffs fall by the
end of the year with the Senate yesterday passing legislation
to enable the China-Australia Trade Agreement, Bruce Scott
MP said.
The Member for Maranoa, pictured, who also sits on the
Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Joint Standing Committee
and is the Trade Sub-Committee chairman, said the trade
agreement’s progression through the Senate means his
electorate was a step closer to enormous opportunities.
“Entry into force this year will see an immediate round of
tariff cuts, followed by a second round of cuts on January 1
next year, allowing the benefits of this agreement with China
to flow quickly through to Australian exporters and
consumers,” Mr Scott said.
“This is an absolute win for the Maranoa – whether it’s
horticulture, wine, dairy, beef, sheep, coal or household goods.
“The trade agreement means Maranoa businesses will have
unprecedented access to the world’s second largest economy.
It greatly enhances our competitive position in key areas such
as agriculture, resources and energy, manufacturing exports,
services and investment.
“The agreement will enter into force when Australia and China
have both completed their domestic treaty-making processes,
and we’re working with China for this to happen as soon as
possible.
“On the back of the Liberal National Coalition Government’s
successful Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and with major
trading partners in Asia – Korea and Japan – this proves our
government is serious about growing our economy, creating
jobs and supporting farming families.
“The powerful trifecta of Asian agreements account for over
62% of Australia’s export market and provide Australian
businesses with access to more than 1.5 billion people, opening
up endless opportunities across goods, services and investment.”
The Customs Amendment (China-Australia Free Trade
Agreement) Bill 2015 and the complementary Customs Tariff
Amendment (China-Australia Free Trade Agreement) Bill 2015
passed the Senate after being approved by the House of
Representatives on October 22, 2015.
For more information on the China-Australia Trade
Agreement, check out: http://dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/
chafta/Pages/australia-china-fta.aspx
Highfields Lions stage successful show and shine
A show and shine held at the Cabarlah sportsgrounds attracted about 130 classic, vintage, and collectable cars, motor bikes,
trucks and other vehicles. It was the first event of its kind for the Highfields North Eastern Downs Lions Club, with great
sponsorship support, evidenced by the 60 or so trophies presented. The vehicles entered were from a wide area.
The last Hudson car was the 1957 model, and at the Lions Club’s Show and Shine at
Cabarlah, a very rare version was displayed. It’s owned by Ben Burdett of Plainland,
and pictured with the car at the event is Crows Nest collector Eddie Colthup who
displayed a very rare 1961 Rambler. Mr Burdett said the 1957 Hudson was the only one
on the road in Australia, because two others known of in Australia were wrecks. He
said only 72 six cylinder right hand drive Hudsons were built with an unknown number
coming to Australia. There
were also V8 models. With
the demise of the Hudson
and Nash brands, the
company continued for a
decade or so with Rambler
branded vehicles. The car
won the trophy for the best
stock six cylinder vehicle,
and Eddie Colthup’s 61
Rambler was named best
original vehicle.
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Alistair and Jenni Ferries with their 1946 Chev based
small truck judged best retro modified vehicle.
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Thousands in Crows Nest trail bike ride
The Crows Nest P and C trail mud from a storm seemed to the Bald Hills and Pechey- the P and C David Adam said it
bike ride attracted more than 2500 simply add to the excitement. The Goombungee Roads. Most camped was the 19th annual trail bike ride
people on the weekend and the event was held on properties near at the base location. President of and is the major fund raising event.
The only year the bike ride was
not held was in 2014 because of
drought and the risk of fire.
Mr Adam said more than 1000
riders participated, with 850 open
riders using a 40km track and a
45km track, 200 novice riders a
13km track and 30 Peewee riders
on a 600metre track next to the
campsite.
Mr Adam said the committee
rotates the site between the
Coalbank, Emu Creek and PecheyBald Hills areas to provide variety.
Up to 16 landholders are involved
each time. Most riders have utes,
trailers or vans to transport their
bikes, and tents and other support
gear. Scores of others ensure the
event goes as planned.
A communications network
maintains contact with every
track. Ambulance, fire brigade,
organisers and marshals, and food
and drink suppliers are among the
support teams.
Riders were from Charleville,
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Warwick, Stanthorpe and Kingaroy. MILES NOLLER
Helen Stevens, centre, has been treasurer of the Crows Nest State School P. and C since before
the first of 19 trail bike was held in 1997. She has attended every event. Helen once brought along
her daughters when she worked at the event, and they are now bringing along Helen’s
grandchildren. None of them are bike riders, yet. ABOVE: Emmelene Stevens holding nephew
Hunter Anthony, Helen, and Sarah Anthony holding her daughter Molly.
Kingsthorpe school markets
Kingsthorpe State School P and C held markets on Saturday
which were sponsored by M and K Pipelines and
Kingsthorpe Post Office and Newsagency.
Serving on the Year 6 cake stall - Grace Butcher, Brianna Dallinger,
Bianca Poppe and Ryan Stallan.
ABOVE: Stallholders May Keene, Nettie McGinty
and Robyn Keene.
LEFT: Samantha McCormick, fund raising coordinator, and Courtney Nielsen raising money
for school equipment and resources.
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Council presses for ownership
of Cressbrook Dam land
Toowoomba Regional
Council wants a section of the
boundary with Somerset
Regional Council to be altered
so that all of Cressbrook Dam
is included within Toowoomba’s boundary.
Currently, most of the dam,
on Cressbrook Creek, of
which Perservance, Crows
Nest and Bald Hills Creeks
are tributaries, lies within the
Somerset boundary.
Toowoomba Council’s
Finance and Business
Strategy Committee last
week moved to seek Somerset
Council’s agreement in an
approach to the Minister for
Local Government to have
the boundary altered.
Under
the
Local
Government Act, only the
Minister may propose a local
government change to the
Change Commission, and the
council has been told that the
success of the proposal
would increase should both
councils support the
proposal.
Toowoomba is proposing
that three properties be
included in the Toowoomba
Council area.
They are, Lot 58 of 3437ha
which includes much of
Cressbrook Dam; Lot 2 of
520ha which is on the south
east side of the lake; and Lot
Cressbrook Dam showing areas in white which are in Somerset Council area.
Toowoomba Regional Council would like to see the areas in red included on its side
of the local authority boundary. Red indicates TRC proposal.
528 of 437ha which is on the
north east side of the dam.
The council has been told
that Cressbrook Dam,
including its wall, pumping
infrastructure and camping
facilities, is constructed on
Lot 58. Lot 2 and Lot 528
include the areas immediately
downstream of Cressbrook
Dam, including part of
Cressbrook Creek.
Toowoomba Council has
been advised transfer of these
lots to Toowoomba Regional
Council area will improve
security to the dam wall,
better control of access to the
land and allow recreational
uses and land management to
be addressed through its local
laws. Council has also been
advised that land management
issues include plant and
animal pest control, and better
regulation of illegal deer
hunting.
Awards for high standard of behaviour
Member for Nanango Deb
Frecklington has presented Behaviour Awards at
Goombungee
State
School. Mrs Frecklington
said it was an honour to
present the awards which
recognise high standards
of behaviour focused
around core values of cooperation, achievement,
responsibility and excellence.
ABOVE: Mrs Frecklington
with students. Back Chivon Williams, Jackson
Nothdurft-Francis and
James Darlington. Front Sienna Welke, Grace
Griffin and Jonty Barnes.
For the birds
In a heart-warming story,
soil tester Lloyd Davies was
supervising compacting
works at a Highfields address
when he noticed the nest of a
spur-winged plover with two
eggs. The block they were
working on required a 1.4m
cut and there was no way the
plover’s nest could remain
where it was.
Lloyd recalled a story his
father, a long time farmer,
had told him about
successfully re-locating a
plover’s nest.
He repositioned the nest
to a neighbouring block, and
to his amazement, mother
plover moved onto the newly
relocated nest.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 5
REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICES 2015
CROWS NEST
In Crows Nest, the school population of
more than 300 students attended the
Remembrance Day commemoration,
boosting numbers to almost 400.
They were told that while Remembrance
Day reflected on all those who served
Australia in all wars, the commemoration
originally marked the signing of an armistice
at the request of Germany to end World
War One, at the 11th hour of the 11th day
of the 11th month in 1918.
This took place in Compiegne, France.
Crows Nest RSL sub branch president
John Sullivan told the audience that the
German forces were being driven back, and
they called for an armistice and the guns on
the western front fell silent.
However, the Treaty of Versailles, which
included the terms of peace, was signed some
months later in March 2019 by Britain,
France and Germany.
Mr Sullivan said this treaty probably
contained the seeds of conflict that led to
World War Two. He said that we remember
those serving with the Australian Defence
Forces, and people were still losing their
lives in military actions, so we might have
freedom. - MILES NOLLER.
Prep students Elroy Davies, Clancy Angow, Jacob
Pendlebury and Eliza Brody.
The catafalque party dismounts.
Crows Nest State School Senior students.
Crows Nest RSL members Alan St John and
Brian Chelman.
HIGHFIELDS STATE SCHOOL
Highfields State School set a up a military display in
the library to co-incide with Remembrance Day. With
assistance from teacher Andrew Mathewson and Defence
Aide Carla Veenman, the display contained information
about World War I, particularly the battle of VillersBretonneux. In this battle Australian forces halted the
advance of German forces which ultimately led to end of
hostilities.
Mr Mathewson, on a recent visit to Villers-Bretonneux,
set up a pen pal program between year 5 students.
Mr Al Taylor from Highfields RSL visited the school
and spoke with students.
RIGHT: Mr Al Taylor with Highfields State School
Defence students Claire Scrivenor, Felicity Sheehan
and Amber Bryant, Joshua Truscott, Kelly White and
Harper Lanigan.
HIGHFIELDS
Remembrance Day at Highfields was held in the forecourt of the Cultural Centre led by RSL president Steve Dudley.
Padre Gifford Smith officiated and led the gathering in the Lord’s Prayer. Wreaths were laid at the cenotaph.
Mr Reg Jones, Highfields, president of the British Ex-Services Association Qld, and Cr Geoff McDonald, Padre Gifford Smith, Oakey, and
Mr Len Waine, ex-RAN who laid wreaths at the ceremony
Highfields RSL president Steve Dudley.
It doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom
By Tony Freear - Prison Fellowship
It is said we are living in the doom and gloom I wish
troubled times. Considering to write about.
wars and rumours of wars, I
As a professing Christian,
suppose we are. But that’s not what is concerning me is the
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complete unconcern in the
collapsing moral standards in
our society, things our
parents and grandparents
would never have accepted.
Obviously, this is not the
place to go into details of
which most of us are aware,
but I find already among
correspondence
with
prisoners and ex-prisoners,
an acceptance of situations
as normal.
That acceptance is what
my grandchildren will be
educated to accept as their
normal part of life. That is a
devastating thought, but that
is what is going to happen.
Moral values though, are a
major aspect of God’s Word,
the Bible, for those who put
their faith and trust in that
Word. Born again Christians
believe in the imminent
return of the Lord Jesus
Christ and that is a beautiful
thought because Jesus stands
for the way, the truth, and
the life.
What a wonderful thing to
know the way, to be on that
highway of holiness,
wholeness of mind, to be in a
world of truth, no more lies
and corruption. The whole
world lies in corruption.
Then there is the life, a
world of cleanliness and
enjoying the wonders of
God’s creation.
For those who are still
with me and don’t know the
love of Jesus personally, can
I tell you that salvation
through that precious name
is your ticket to heaven, a
wonderful place to be,
especially having been
possibly exposed to the
downside of this fallen world.
Jesus Christ is the same
yesterday, today and forever.
There is salvation in His
name, healing in His name,
the Holy Spirit given in His
name, all free for the asking.
Jesus said whoever calls in
Him, He will in no way refuse
- cast out as the Bible
promises.
A free gift that brings
every thing on track,
overcoming one obstacle at
a time through the work of
his Holy Spirit.
May God bless you in your
understanding.
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Feel the cool of the pool at
Yarraman Aquatic Centre
As the days of summer start to draw nearer, many more
locals start to think about where they’re going to cool off in
the hot months ahead.
Everyone has their favourite spots to take a dip, but in
Yarraman a lot of locals are keen to spend time at Yarraman
Aquatic Centre. Summer Country Aquatics has had the lease
on the Yarraman Pool for the past five years and they have
something for everyone.
Apart from the chance to enjoy a swim for a small fee, the
centre also offers a range of lessons including: Mums and
bubs, learn to swim, stroke development, junior squad and
squad timing.
The instructors at Yarraman Aquatic Centre also train the
Yarraman State School swimming team as they live by their
motto and strive to excel.
The team at the pool also play a big part in the Yarraman
Swimming Club.
Five years ago there were 25 members in the club, but by
last season the number rose to 103 members.
Their club night is every Wednesday at 5.30 pm and it’s
not only a time to celebrate for those who love the water, but
is great fun for all the family.
The aquatic centre is keen to support all groups in
Yarraman.
A pool party fundraiser will be held by Yarraman and
District Community Kindy on Friday, November 27.
So if you haven’t been, or haven’t been for a while, come
in and see what’s so great about this facility.
One of the great supporters of the centre is the Yarraman
Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank.
They have backed the pool in a number of ways in the past
few years, with the most obvious way being the post mount
sign outside the pool.
It was purchased with a grant that helps advertise any
events happening at the pool or other events around town.
Manager of the Yarraman Community Bank Anne
Woodrow says she loves what the pool means to the
Yarraman community.
“We’re lucky to have such a beautiful aquatic centre here
and to see the number of locals getting involved in so many of
the great aquatic activities they offer there.
“It caters to all levels an age groups and that’s what
community is all about,” Anne said.
Contact the Yarraman Aquatic Centre, Margaret Street.
Call 4163 8334.
• Anne Woodrow, Yarraman Community Bank, and
Jackie Martin, Yarraman Aquatic Centre.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 7
Blue Ribbon steak night at Quinalow Hotel
Quinalow Hotel patrons have been served champion
beef at a Blue Ribbon steak night.
The hotel bought the champion carcase from the
Goombungee Haden Show Society Carcase Competition
and hotel hosts Greg and Cheryl Daley organised a special
night to serve it to their customers and also to raise funds
for cancer research.
It was a local affair. The exhibitor of the champion was
Dudley Schilf who with his family runs Maclagan Meats
where the competition cattle were processed.
Dudley’s champion steer, judged on the hook according
to MSA specifications, was a Blonde Angus cross. Earlier,
a Blonde Droughtmaster heifer he also exhibited, won the
hoof judging. But it was the Blonde Angus beef that hotel
customers appreciated on Saturday night, November 7.
This won the trophy for best carcase, the trophy for
butchers choice, plus the award for MSA eating quality,
and topped MSA market specifications, MSA saleable
meat yield, and MSA eating quality figures.
Quinalow Hotel patrons appreciated the opportunity
with a record 92 meals served that night, most of them
beef, including rib on the bone, rump, sirloin and eye
fillet. Host Cheryl Daley said the hotel has previously
served about 80 dinners during events such as the Squeeze
Box Festival at Maclagan.
Mrs Daley said descriptions such as delicious and best
steak ever were used by customers. About $250 was also
raised for prostate cancer research. - MILES NOLLER.
Champion beef coming up - Destiny Engle, Greg Daley and Dorothy Lawson.
Tracey Warby, Highfields, with sons Mitchell and Lachlan, and Jodie Chapman, Buderim,
with Amelia and Annabelle.
• Contributions welcome
Joe Sommerfield, Quinalow, Mick Bartkowski, Moola, Brett Campbell, Brymaroo,
and Corey Schilf, Maclagan.
• ME Support Christmas meet
The Herald is happy to consider contributions from
ME/CFS/FM Support Association Queensland will hold
community organisations right across our wide distribution their Christmas meeting on Wednesday, December 2, from
area.
10am to noon. This event will be held at Doctor Price Rooms,
Our contact details are on page 2.
Little Street, Toowoomba.
The organisation provides friendship, support and
encouragement to those with ME/CFS/FM as well as
providing information.
A warm welcome is extended to all interested persons who
would like to attend. A plate to share for the party would be
appreciated and there will be tea and coffee available.
• Anglican Church cent sale
St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Oakey, will hold their
annual cent sale in the community centre near the library on
Saturday, November 21.
The doors open at 12.30pm and the sale starts at 1.30pm.
Admission is $6 for adults and $2 children with extra cent
sale tickets available.
There will be a multidraw raffle, lucky door, stall and
afternoon tea. - Judith Sloss.
• Perseverance tombola
A tombola cent sale in support of the Ravensbourne
Sporting Association will be held at the Perseverance Hall on
Saturday, November 28. Entry is $5 and includes afternoon
tea and a lucky door ticket.
Continuous tea and coffee will be available. The doors
open at noon with the cent sale starting at 1pm.
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Diner Dave Wood.
Council seeks public comment
on cemeteries
Toowoomba Regional
Council is seeking public
comment to help guide future
planning and operations at
cemeteries.
Cr Ros Scotney said the
council managed and
maintained 26 cemeteries
across the region.
The council is preparing a
strategic plan to outline future
service improvements and
operating procedures at the
facilities.
Cr Scotney said comments
could be lodged via the project
webpage until 5pm on Friday,
November 27, at yoursay.
toowoombaRC.-qld.gov.au/cemeterystrategy.
“Council is keen to hear from residents
about their ideas and proposals for enhancing
services and grounds at all of our cemeteries,”
Cr Scotney said.
“This review will influence future cemetery
operations for years to come. Council is
mindful of delivering services with the utmost
respect and dignity when
people need to plan funeral
and memorial services.
“We are especially aware
of the importance of offering
a compassionate service
when people experience the
loss of a loved family member.
“Cemeteries also hold
great historical significance
which requires ongoing
maintenance and restoration
work for safe and easy public
access.
“The strategic plan aims to
improve business operations
and cost efficiencies and will
respond to contemporary
industry trends.
“It is important that we also plan for future
population growth to ensure cemeteries can
cater for future expansion at relevant sites.
“Responses also will be collated to inform
the development of a specific master plan for
the heritage listed Drayton and Toowoomba
Cemetery,” Cr Scotney said.
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FAMILY FUN DAY OAKEY
John and Heather Campbell.
Stewart-Koster sisters Helen and Sarah.
Scots Presbyterian
Church family fun day at
Lions Park, Oakey, on
Saturday, November 7,
featured live music,
entertainment, food,
drinks, and stalls.
ABOVE: Cook Islands
Cultural Group Eddie
Dean, Junior Arioka, Rhys
Young, Papa
Tamamangaro, “Eddie
Dan jnr, Rose Tereapii
and Driver Mita.
Rev Eddie Dean with Latham Wall, Cruz Williamson and
Ethan Frid and Maurima Dean, front.
Natasha Knight with children Talitha, Nathaniel and Xavier
ROMA
REUNION
CABARLAH HALL
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 29
Contacts
Neil Lomas 4615 4416
Barbara Ruthof
[email protected]
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 9
Mural marks ANZAC century
CROWS NEST: A mural on a laneway
wall in Crows Nest is adding to the
appreciation of servicemen and women as
they continue to fight for the freedom of
Australians. A plaque marking the mural was
unveiled on Remembrance Day.
The mural, painted by Kay Tyler and
Beronica Murray on a wall of the Community
Arts and Crafts building, features artistic
images, particularly of the Gallipoli conflict,
to mark the centenary of the ANZAC But in
an artistic way, some will see it as representing
servicemen in all conflicts. The plaque was
unveiled by Crows Nest RSL Sub Branch
treasurer Bob Rolfe and Margaret Donkin of
the Crows Nest Community Arts and Crafts.
The RSL assisted in the work by providing
comments on authenticity. - Miles Noller.
Margaret Donkin from the Community
Arts and Crafts, returned serviceman
James Hintz with his dog Devil, and RSL
treasurer Bob Rolfe.
Artist Kay Tyler, Cr Carol Taylor, from Toowoomba Regional Council which provided funding for the project,
artist Beronica Murray, Leanne Murphy from Heritage, which provided funding for the project, and Sgt Troy
Knap, training sergeant, Toowoomba, for the 25/49 Battalion.
• RIGHT: Piper John Bishop.
Police Pipes and Drums visit
Brownesholme
• Goombungee garden
Christina Davage visiting from Brisbane.
Eadie’s iris and daylily garden is open on Sundays and
Mondays through until November 30 at 33 Hartwig Street,
Goombungee.
Although the garden features iris and daylilies, other
attractions include water features, Louisiana iris, specie iris,
water lilies with cacti, succulents and bromeliads.
A range of agapanthus and other hardy garden perennials
are also on show.
All plants are growing in pots and are at reasonable prices.
A great place to relax, the garden . It features recycled materials
and, being a very dry area, all means of preserving water are
used.
The pots showcase the plants to demonstrate the pleasing
effect that can be achieved for all sorts of gardens. Fact sheets
are supplied and garden talks can be arranged.
Contact the Eadies on 4696 5044 at night for any further
information.
The distinctive call of the Scottish
Highlands drifted across the hills of Highfields
on Tuesday November 10, as a lone piper
played a lament while the flag lowered to
half-mast in an early Remem-brance Day
service when the Queensland Police Pipes
and Drums made a return visit to Carinity
Lifestyle Brownes-holme.
More than 60 Brownes-holme residents,
family members and friends gathered at the
village community hall to enjoy a Celticflavoured concert with people enjoying
favourites such as Scotland The Brave, Black
Bear, The Skye Boat Song and Amazing
Grace.
A Remembrance Day service followed the
concert.
Retired Armed Services Chaplain/
Presbyterian Minister and Brownesholme
resident Rev. Peter Playsted gave a short
address, followed by fellow resident and
returned serviceman Mr Len Waine reciting
The Ode.
As the flag was lowered as a mark of
respect, Pipe Major Pat Murphy played the
trad-itional Scottish lament, Flowers of the
Forest.
Brownesholme manager/chaplain Phil
West said the service was very well received
and quite moving.
“Many of our residents lived through
World War II, a number served their country
in one of the armed services and a number
were in the UK during The Blitz. Remembrance Day has a very personal meaning to
them,
“Not all residents are able to attend official
services, so were appreciative of the
opportunity to express their gratitude and
respect to all men and women who have served
in the armed forces during times of conflict
and peace-keeping initiatives, as well as those
in the Police Service keeping us safe on the
domestic front.”
During a luncheon that followed residents
chatted to band members.
The Police Pipes and Drums was formed
in 1958 and has performed through-out
Queensland.
They performed at the 57th Edinburgh
Military Tattoo in Scotland in 2006, a Beating
of Retreat with the Royal Regiment of
Scotland before Her Majesty the Queen in
2006 and have performed in Japan. Band
members are employed as musicians but also
spend time serving in other areas of policing
such as training police dogs, assist-ing with
PCYC programs and crime prevention. Drum Sergeant Yvonne Coustler and Pipe Major Pat
Members wear traditional highland dress, with Murphy of the Queensland Police Pipes with
kilts made from the McDonald tartan.
Brownesholme resident Len Waine, ex-RAN.
• Meals on Wheels
• Very affectionate and smoochy
Crows Nest Meals on Wheels next general meeting will be
held at the Community and RSL Centre on Wednesday,
November 25, at 9.30am. All clients, volunteers and general
public welcome. Contact 4698 2611 or 4698 2139. Meals
on Wheels is supported by financial assistance from the
Australian Government.
Hello my name is Chodus. I have a wonderful personality
and I have entered the care of the RSPCA as previous owners
could no longer care for me. I would very much like to find
my new forever home.
I will require a quiet relaxed household and would need to
be kept as an indoor cat, as I do have some medical issues.
Please ask the staff for more information.
I am a very affectionate and smoochy boy who loves
cuddles, but I can be a little on the shy side at first. Although
once I get to know you I will take all the attention I can get!
I’m not too sure about being picked up yet so I am happier
just to smooch on your lap. I have been around dogs before
and got on very well with them,
I also get on well with cats too, so I should fit into most
households pretty well. I have been desexed, microchipped,
vaccinated, wormed and flea treatment so please come and
meet me today. - Phone RSPCA 4634 1304.
• Welcome news
Send your news to the Herald, Contact details page 2.
• Hospice carols
The Toowoomba Hospice will start the
Festive Season with carols on Sunday,
November 29.
Hospice Chairman Graham Barron carols
would start at 5pm, Toowoomba Municipal
Band will be playing, High Altitude Harmony
will lead the singing. There will be food and
drinks on sale as well, so bring the family, a
blanket or chair.
Mr Barron said Samta will be coming in
from the North Pole for a quick visit.
“I have had our promotions and fundraising
manager Mark Munro on the phone to the
North Pole co-ordinating a special visit from
Santa, We are excited to be able to celebrate
our 13th Christmas and we want to thank the
10 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015
community for supporting the Toowoomba
Hospice so we can provide professional and
quality palliative care for those with a terminal
illness especially at this time of the year.”
• Cent sale
St Augustine’s Anglican Church in Oakey
will be holding their annual cent sale in the
Community Centre near the Library on
Saturday, November 21. The doors open at
12.30pm and the sale commences at 1.30pm.
Admission is $6 for adults and $2 children
with extra tickets available. There will be a
multidraw raffle, lucky door, stall and
afternoon tea. - Judith Sloss.
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ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK - OAKEY
The Oakey community got together on Saturday to raise funds for the Basement Soup Kitchen in Toowoomba.
The Soup Kitchen supports homeless people.
Nat and Tyffany Spary
The Basement Soup Kitchen
Carol Burrows, Rosalie Sharpe, Annette Byers - Organisers of the event.
LEFT: Back - Dennis Mitchell, Ethan Chambers,
Dennis Sugars and David Fuller. Front - Kelly
Chambers, Janet Mithcell, Lizzie Hudson-James,
Lynda Sugars and Annette Fuller, Just Rock
Toowomba.
BELOW: Adelayde and Amanda McKellar, Ron,
Chelsie and Vicki Petrie.
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Just Rock members Ethan Chambers and Lizzie
Hudson-James demonstrated The Bunny Hop.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 11
ALDI supports Aussie pig farmers
ALDI has become the
first major supermarket to support Australian pig farmers by
using the pink Australian pork logo on its
own branded BERG
Christmas hams.
The supermarket
signed up to the Australian
PorkMark
program, recognising
the logo was developed
to help consumers
identify products made
from 100 percent
Australian pork.
ALDI has also
recently nationally
launched a sliced ham
off the bone 175g in
their BERG deli range,
which also displays the
Australian PorkMark.
Australian Pork
Limited
general
manager of marketing,
Peter Haydon, congratulated the retailer on
putting country of
origin front and centre.
“People want to buy
Australian ham and the
Many customers do not realise that Australian made hams and bacon can be made from imported pork.
PorkMark was designed to make it easier for
them to find it,” Mr
Haydon said.
“While we have
many licensees who
have signed up and put
this logo on their ham
and bacon, ALDI is the
first major supermarket to do so.”
He said 56 percent of
consumers remain
unaware that ham or
bacon
made
in
Australia could be
made using imported
pork, but 69 per cent of
people would prefer to
buy ham made from
Australian pork.
“Most people are
shocked to learn that
their ham and bacon
may not be Australian,” Mr Haydon said.
“The pink PorkMark
makes it clear a ham
has been made here
from Australian grown
pork. People should
look for the logo or buy
a bone-in ham to
guarantee it’s Australian.”
Council looking at transport efficiencies
Farmers needing to
move wide machinery on
roads from farm to farm,
and operators of road
trains, B-double and Btriple trucks, are having
to apply for numerous
permits.
Toowoomba Regional
Council wants to
simplify the process.
The council Infrastructure Committee has
recommended proposals
to improve the efficiency
of moving livestock,
other heavy vehicles, and
over width agricultural
machinery in the
Toowoomba Region.
The council has been
told that just to move a
farm implement across a
road from farm to farm,
requires a permit, and that
some national transport
operators can require
scores of permits from
various States and
authorities, and these can
take weeks to be granted.
Mayor Paul Antonio
said the council with its
current rules was part of
the problem and it needed
to ensure good access to
Oakey and Pittsworth,
and other growing
enterprise areas, and to the
districts where there are
feedlots.
The council has agreed
to progress initial permit
condition matters, ahead
of medium and longer
term changes to increase
network access.
The council’s actions
follow an Agricultural
Freight Industry Workshop held in Toowoomba
in October. There also
was a meeting on the
matter between Cr
Antonio, Cr Carol Taylor,
representatives of the
Western Downs Council,
Livestock Transport
Association, and the
National Heavy Vehicle
Regulator in July.
Another meeting in
August involved the
Mayor, Cr Taylor and
Agforce Grain and Cotton
Australia.
The council is seeking
consistency of permit
conditions and has
recommended endorsement of the following
approach
in
the
Toowoomba Region for
multi-combination trucks:
• Within rural and
industrial areas, operating
hours be extended into
night time while still
excluding hours of school
bus operation where
relevant.
• Within residential and
rural residential areas,
operation be extended to
10pm, while continuing
the school bus hours
exclusion.
• The period of permits
for existing routes be
increased from 12 months
to three years.
• Speed restrictions on
permit approvals be
standardised at 80 km/hr
on council’s sealed and
unsealed roads.
The council is also
endorsing the formation
of an Agricultural
Transport Working
Group to address preapproved routes for
multi-combination
vehicles to address
changes to statutory
guidelines to facilitate the
movement of agricultural
machinery in appropriate
circumstances, and in the
longer term to address
Donation will help young Aussies
with high care needs
Wayne and Belinda Hess and family
are supporting this year’s Youngcare
Ribs and Red luncheon, by donating a
pure Blonde D’Aquitaine steer to be
auctioned during the luncheon with all
proceeds going to Youngcare.
Their donation has been supported
by Maclagan Meats donating the
processing of the steer and Daryl’s
Transport donating the freight to
Meringandan where it wil be cut up to
the purchaser’s individual requirements.
Wayne and Belinda have selected a
steer from their Waite A Wyle Blonde
D’ Aquitaine stud herd, based on his
high yield, lean tender beef and most
of all eating quality.
The Hess family show both stud
cattle and led steers at local shows and
the EKKA.
This year having major success with
a half-brother to this steer being
awarded reserve champion at
Rockhampton Beef week under the
expert eye of Mr Terry Nolan of Nolan
Meats.
Belinda was one of the organisers of
the RNA Youngcare charity steer from
2007 to 2010 and Wayne has had a
lifelong association in producing beef
from paddock to plate.
infrastructure improvements supporting “as-ofright” routes for multicombination trucks.
Cr Bill Cahill argued
against the proposal to
extend hours to 10pm
saying it would disrupt
the amenity of residential
and rural residential
areas. He said the bigger
problem was the lack of
planning for the location
of transport routes and
the location of enterprises.
Cr Taylor said there
was an animal welfare
issue involved in getting
cattle to feedlots and
processors as efficiently
and quickly as possible,
and night operations
could also be safer for
livestock transport.
Cr Antonio said the
permit system was an
unbelievably difficult
logistics task at the
moment and transport
operators needed clarity
and a more efficient and
sustainable system was
required.
Toowoomba Regional
Council’s general meeting
today, Tuesday, will
consider the issue.
• This steer from the Hess family’s Blonde stud will be auctioned at
the Youngcare Ribs and Reds luncheon.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 13
Rosalie Gallery exhibition
Three artists, two from
Crows Nest and one from
New
Zealand,
are
presenting works in the
Fibre Fantasy exhibition at
Rosalie Gallery, Goombungee.
Diana Symes, Crows
Nest, known for her
wearable art is exhibiting
about 25 pieces including
small figures.
Diana’s brother David
Poole from New Zealand,
who spent many years in
London, is an expert in
mixed media and his work
includes the use of palm tree
seed pods for the bodies of
his wall hanging characters.
Brian Chelman, Crows
Nest, is exhibiting finely
crafted timber boxes of
various styles.
The gallery exhibition
continues until December 6.
- Miles Noller.
New laws
for smoke
free state
Artists Diana Symes, Brian Chelman and David Poole.
Wednesday art group
Crows Nest has a number of active art groups, including the Wednesday Art Group
and the Saturday Art Group. At a WAGS training session are Jim Deignan, Susan
Chave, Sue Hughes, Lindsay Owen, Ross Smith and Megan Weegink.
14 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Cancer Council Queensland has congratulated the
State Government for
introducing legislation to
Parliament today to
safeguard the community
against second-hand smoke.
Among the proposed
changes to the Tobacco and
Other Smoking Products Act,
the legislation will ban
smoking at public transport
waiting points, pedestrian
malls, specified national
parks and at or near
children’s sporting events and
skate parks.
Cancer
Council
Queensland CEO Professor
Jeff Dunn AO said the
legislation was a strong step
towards a smoke free future
for the State.
“Around one Queenslander a day dies from secondhand smoke exposure –
having never smoked a
cigarette in their life,” Prof
Dunn said.
“About 370 Queenslanders lose their lives each
year due to someone else’s
smoking habit. This has to
stop.
“The legislation is a
landmark
step
for
Queensland.
“The proposed changes
will safeguard people from
second-hand
smoke,
encourage more smokers to
quit, and prevent more young
people from taking up this
lethal habit.
“It is also encouraging to
see the Government asking
for an investigation into
licensing arrangements that
affect the sale and use of
tobacco in Queensland.”
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Southern Cross Militaria is a unique shop
in Australia.
Nowhere else in this
country is there another which showcases
firearms and hunting
accessories, collectable original militaria,
re-production re-enacment equipment and
a professional medal
mounting service, all
under the one roof.
The best part is, it
is right here in Toowoomba.
Southern
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uniforms and equip-
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They have the biggest range of original
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combined with the best
range of firearms and
shooting accessories on
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 15
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 17
ENGAGEMENT NOTICE
Rob and Felicity Crosato
of Crows Nest
are delighted to announce the
engagement of their second son
Oliver to Taylah
only daughter of Sharyn and
Lloyd Robb, Gold Coast
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
PUBLIC NOTICES
THIS SATURDAY
November 21
Market &
Car Boot Sale
8am to 12 noon
St Anne’s Anglican
Church
Cnr Highfields & Kuhls Rd
Highfields
Meeting - December 5 - Landcare Shed
$15 per site
New England Highway, Crows Nest
• Devonshire tea and coffee in the hall • BBQ
• Sausage sizzle • Book stall • Soft drinks • Cake stall
• Soft toys • Craft items • Many private stalls also
Starting at 9.30 with morning tea.
Pasture tour to nearby properties - Inspect planting
machinery at the shed - Discussion on computer
mapping - Barbecue lunch - 1.30pm AGM
Volunteers needed for committee.
RSVP to Frank 4698 4161 by December 2.
Proceeds to the Church Building Extension Fund
Inquiries to Noel 4696 8913
CONDOLENCE
GARDEN MULCH
REAL ESTATE
Goombungee Indoor Bowling Club
members would like to express their
sympathy to the family of
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Tenant has lease and bond in place
to November 2016.
Call 0422 502 652 for further details
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MERINGANDAN
ROOM FOR RENT
$140
Phone 0417 011 405
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4615 5056
POSITIONS VACANT
www.highfieldsflorist.com.au
FOR SALE
CONTAINERS
CO C K T A I L S
CLOTHING
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.
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.
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Crows Nest Anglican Hall
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November 28
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.
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CENT SALE
OAKEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
(near the library)
Saturday, November 21
Doors open 12.30pm for 1.30pm start
$6 adults - $2 children
• Multidraw raffles • Lucky door • Stalls • Afternoon tea
Community and RSL Centre
Wednesday, November 25 commencing 9.30am.
All clients, volunteers and general public are welcome.
For further information regarding our service
please phone 46982611 or 46982139.
We are supported by financial assistance from the
Australian Government.
P 131 872
Tenders are invited for:
Offer for Tenure over multiple
Agricultural Allotments
18 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Short and long term
lease or agistment
needed from 100 acres
0426 244 278
ARTIFICIAL
INSEMINATOR
• Any breed of cattle
• Any size mob
• Anywhere
Phone 07 4692 7795
AGISTMENT
WANTED
for up to
50 breeders
Phone 0439 566 125
HIGHFIELDS
SHOP TO LET
3 Emily Court
Saturday, November 21
7am to 1pm
Shop or Office
Tools, electronic games, bikes,
fishing gear, bric-a-brac
Centrally located Crows
Nest - Reasonable rent
LAWNMOWER and
CHAINSAW SERVICE
Ph: 4698 1011
MOBILE
SERVICING
• Lawnmowers
• Chainsaws
On site
0407 026 230
TO LET
TILT TRAY SERVICE
MJO
TILT
TRAY
FOR HIRE
Kingsthorpe based
TOWS $1 per km
$80 minimum
0412 543 365
WELDING SERVICES
WELDING
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Tenders will be received electronically via LG Tender Box
or alternatively in the Tender Box, Toowoomba Regional
Council, 4 Little Street, Toowoomba Q 4350, up until 2pm
AEST Tuesday, 15 December 2015.
Tender documents are available by download
at www.lgtenderbox.com.au
In accordance with S 228 (7) of Local Government
Regulation 2012, if Council changes the tender
specifications, Council may invite all tenderers to
change their tenders to take account of the change
in the tender specifications before making a decision
on the tenders.
The highest or any submissions received will
not necessarily be accepted.
Brian Pidgeon Chief Executive Officer
NOVEMBER 28
Outside IGA Crows Nest
8am to 12.30pm
UNITING CHURCH PARISH
New tupperware, bird cages,
furniture, kitchenware, tools,
mower, exercise bike, pictures,
mirrors, clothes, bric-a-brac.
All bargain prices
PETS and
PET SERVICES
TENDER NO. TR-0240
STREET STALL
CROWS NEST
18 Littleton Street
November 21 7am - 3pm
Crows Nest Qld
Meals on Wheels Inc.
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICES
AAGISTMENT
WANTED
Tick-free area
20-100 head
Phone 07 4692 7795
GARAGE SALE
PUBLIC NOTICES
LOCAL - RELIABLE
Call Gary 0418 733 749
QBCC No: 1002151
CATTLE
AGISTMENT
WANTED
HIGHFIELDS STATE
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Size 6 to 8 girls, some
never worn
St Anne’s car boot sale
or phone 4698 7624
of Crows Nest ________
PLASTERER
From $2500
delivered locally
TOP SOIL - GRAVEL
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
Rhino Machinery Hire
• Bobcats • Excavators
• Slashing
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COMMUNITY HALL
PLASTERER
RURAL and
FARM SERVICES
.
The Glass Room
LOST
Gold Huggie pierced earring
blue and white stones
Friday, November 13
Cawdor Rd and surrounds
Phone 0402 691 018
Will buy or move your
old container
0412 543 365
..
LOST and FOUND
HORSE RUG REPAIRS
Dog rugs from $10
Crows Nest
0468 993 886
LIGHT FABRICATION
Small jobs and repairs
to any steel products
GOOMBUNGEE
Phone Bill 0407 505 451
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GOLF
INDOOR CRICKET BOWLS
CROWS NEST: Sheep
Stations showed the other
teams that they are still in the
hunt with a solid win over
Fielders on Monday night.
Batting first, Fielders
managed to put on 107 runs,
Will Curtis and Dan Woodley
top scoring.
Thanks largely to the
batting brilliance of Ben
Kahler and Ben Ruwoldt,
Sheep Stations went on to
win the game 129 to 107.
Wednesday night’s game
went Bazingas’ way by 31
runs, 127 to 96, leaving XMen well and truly on the
bottom of the table and out
of finals calculations. Jacob
Hine and Shayne Lambert did
their best to keep X-Men in
the game but Bazingas’ Zac
and Mac Chimes completely
shut them out. If they can
overcome Carlukes next
week, Bazingas will definitely
finish on top of the table. John Schwartz.
CRICKET
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: Championships: A grade Shane
Murphy. Sands of Gallipoli donated by Crows Nest RSL.
B grade Keiran Macdonald. A grade doubles M.
Macdonald, G. Knight. B grade doubles - G. Littleton,
Kieran Macdonald. Mixed doubles S. Black, G. Littleton.
Ladies singles Samantha Black. Graded championships:
A grade M. Macdonald. B grade Kurt Macdonald. A grade
doubles M. Macdonald, S. Black. B grade doubles Rhys
Kelk, Tim Woodley. Fixtures: First round G. Knight, R.
Kelk. Second round S. Murphy, T. Woodley. Handicap
fixtures: M. Macdonald, D. Shum.
CENTRAL DOWNS:
NOVEMBER 1 - Mitchell
Shield. Warwick won the toss
and elected to bat. With
excellent bowling and very
good fielding, Warwick were
all out for 102. Best with the
ball for Central Downs were
Charles Evans 8 overs one
maiden 3 for 20, Jordan
Klingberg 10 overs one
maiden 2 for 25 and Mark
Holt 2.4 overs one maiden 2
for 5. With wickets also to
Nick Spies, Brendan Schick
and Chris Morgan. FOW: 5,
12, 47, 73, 77, 96, 96, 96, 96,
102. In reply Central Downs
passed the total easily, four
wickets down for 106 in the
28th over.
Best Batsman for Central
Downs were an impressive
Mark Holt with 34, Chris
Morgan 27no and Brett Baker
24. Best with the ball for
Warwick included M. Draton
9 overs 1 maiden 2 for 15 and
D.Walker 7 overs 1 for 30.
FOW 30, 33, 33, 88.
No results were availiable
for the Davis Shield game
between Downlands and
Warwick.
Congratulations also goes
to Mitchell Shield captain
Nick Spies and his team on
an excellent start to the rep
season. - Nicholas Balzer.
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: The last
tournament for the year was
a handicap singles tournament
with proceeds going to Blue
Care. This was won by S.
Black. - Joy Bretz.
Bob Rolfe, Crows Nest RSL, presents Shane
Murphy with a Sands of Gallipoli memento for
winning the A grade championships.
GOLF
CROWS
NEST:
November 11 - Sporters
winner J. Somerville 33,
runner-up K. Christensen 29.
Putting B. Woodhead 20. Pins
7/16 R. Gardner, 8/17 J
Somerville.
November 15- Ken Cox,
two-person ambrose winner
T. Weis and L Yaxley 64,
runner-up M. Pearce and D.
Yaxley 66. Bradman’s A. Cox
and T.Curnock 78. Pins 1/10
T. Weis, 2/11 D. Xayley, 3/
12 C. Thorpe, 4/13, 5/14, 8/
17 R. Kennedy, 6/15 J.
Svennson, 7/16 B. Cox, 9/18
G. Dawes.
November 22 - Grand Old
Crow Hotel day - John
Somerville.
CROWS NEST: November 11 - Social bowls winners
were Greg Lyne and Andrew Tabor, runners-up George Brady
and Vince Vaz.
November 7 - Intraclub championships. Open singles Tony
Ryan d. Mick Beutel. Don Collins d. Brent Schloss. Tony
Collins d. Kerry Lovell. Ben Ruwoldt d. Roy Bell. Don
Collins d. Tony Collins. C grade singles Bevan Wingett d. Pat
Knowles.
Competitors are reminded to make use of the attendance
book should they be unavailable to play on particular
Saturdays. If competing in intraclub competitions, you must
be a financial club member for the 2015-16 year prior to
playing your first match.
November 8 - Club-selected bowls winners were Dennis
Russell, Roger Haldane and Mavis Coman, runners-up Tony
Ryan, Jim Walcroft and June Lyne.
November 22 - Burstows Funerals. November 29 Advertiser twilight bowls. Friday night bowls has started up
again, and the first night was enormously successful. The
aim is simple: fun, laughs and friendly rivalry; so put your
name down and become involved - the more the merrier.
Beginners and novices are most welcome to have a go.
We’ll supply the bowls if you need them; just remember to
wear flat soled shoes or you’re welcome to play in socks or
bare feet.
The end of year Christmas break-up is planned for Sunday,
December 13. Come along and join in the festivities.
New players and visitors are always welcome at the Crows
Nest Bowls Club. Contact secretary Jim [email protected]
or 4698 2278. - Gary Baker.
CROWS NEST LADIES: Championship singles V.
Horsburgh d. K. Ryan. B. Vandersee d. J. Svennson. V.
Horsburgh d. B. Vandersee. The Christmas break-up will be
on December 10 with names to the secretary for catering
purposes please.
The last meeting will be held on November 26.
Memberships are now due and payable by the end of
November. - Del Burgess.
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: Championship
singles T. Thomas d. J. Pauli. F. Connors d. L. Mott. S.
McManus d. L. Sommer. C. McLatchey d. D. Allison. V.
Mahony d. G. Doherty. A. Jones wof M. Wilds. T. Thomas
d. R. Bradford. S. Manus d. F. Connors. V. Mahony d. C.
McLatchey. L. Mutch d. A. Jones.
Semi-finals amd finals tomorrow, Wednesday, at 9am T.
Thomas v. S. McManus; V. Mahoney v. L. Mutch. Winners
to play the finals in the afternoon. Markers J. Pauli, F.
Connors. Social available. Congratulations to S. McManus
playing in a composite team with T. Foster and J. McGeorge
for winning the Toowoomba master triples also B. Williams,
S. Jensen, B. Shea for equal thirds.
Team challenge Classy Chicks lost to Kawana
Thunderbirds at Mooloolaba in the semis. Congratulations
to L. Mott, C. McLatchey, (C. Ward, M. Pyne) for a good
season. They enjoyed the experience at Mooloolaba.
Mid Shield results - last one for the year at Wests. Our
mixed teams were unsuccessful on the day. Wests brought in
a winning team for the afternoon and Toowoomba runnerup. Wests took out the overall team trophy. First game 2016
will be at Drayton.
Christmas break-up luncheon is at home on December 9.
List is on the white board. Cost $20 and payment would be
appreciated by December 2. Roster this Friday Team 1 V.
Warren, L. Graham, G. Doherty, A. Plowman. - Reynelde
Bradford.
DDLBA: Good luck to the 24 teams playing in the DDLBA
two-day carnival this week. Hope the weather is kind to us.
On the weekend of November 28-29 West Toowoomba
ladies will be contesting the State pennant finals on Bribie
Island.
December 7 - DDLBA quarterly meeting and Christmas
lunch at Toowoomba Club. Cost $15 to be paid with
acceptance please. RSVP Friday, November 27, to the district
secretary. Secret gifts optional.
Morning tea 9am. Meeting 9.30am. Lunch after the meeting:
There will be no further Coaching Academy classes now
until the New Year, Watch the bowls notes for further dates.
- Joyce McGeorge.
BORNEO BARRACKS: November 4 - Single stableford
winner G. Malcolmsen 42, runner-up G. Douglas 41.
Rundown R. Weekes 38, R. Bourke 38, L. Bishop 38, M.
Troughton 37, R. Weldon 37, M. Redman 37. Pins 1st L.
Bishop, 5th B. Messer 10th L. Bishop, hole in one. 14th
K.Mitchell, 17th R.Weldon.
November 7 - Single stroke, monthly medals A grade winner
R. Backhouse 67, runner-up C. Hill 67. B grade winner T.
Aitken 68, runner-up P. Bryant 68. C grade winner W. Dinnes
74, runner-up B. Bargenquast 74. Rundown P. Callaghan 70,
B. Messer 70, K. Mitchell 70, M. Kearnes 71, T. Fulloon 72.
Pins.1st W. Balderson, 5th L Bishop, 10th T .Fulloon,
14th L. Jocumsen, 17th S. Finlen. Best gross R. Backhouse.
November 8 - Single stableford winner B. Marney 42,
runner-up G. Douglas 41. Rundown J. Gamatia 40, P. Bryant
39, J. Davies 37, B. Goulding 37. Pins 1st P. Lamb, 5th G.
Douglas, 14th S. Finlen, 17th J. Davies - Gary Small.
BORNEO BARRACKS LADIES: November 10 - Single
stroke, medal of medalists for trophies donated by Robin
Mackenzie. Winner:Lotte Pedersen 73, Beryl Thompson 76,
Dawn Lord 79. Rundown Muriel Mohr 81 on countback,
Pat Walker 81. Pins 1/1 Dawn Lord. 2/17 Chris Tannock,. 2/
10 (pro pin) Polly West. Medal of medalist Lotte Pedersen.
November 17 - Single stableford, Gary Small trophies. Lotte Pedersen.
SOCIAL: Borneo Barracks Monday ladies. November
9 - 9 hole stableford. J. Kruse 14, P. Campbell 12, M.
Dwan, R Lowry, C Weber 11, P. Frazer 9, J. Willoughby,
G. Young 5, L. Ryan 4. - Pam Campbell.
NETBALL
OAKEY: Mixed indoor netball. The Jokers 20 d.
Pineapple Punch 22. Its A Team 42 d. Smashers 10. High
Hopes 20 d. Black Hawks 32. Ladies Little Champs 30 d.
Wrecking Balls 10. Firebirds 35 d. Smurfettes 16.- Nick
INDOOR SPORTS
OAKEY: November 9 - Mixed beach volleyball. Blood
and Sand 58 d. Burgers 40. Spiked Punch 74 d. Yellow
Guardians 39. SIYC 71 d. Crabs In The Sand 46. New
Team 68 d. Sand Blasters 43.
Mens indoor cricket. Warriors 108 d. Ins and Outs 104.
Dean top scored with 40 runs batting with Nigel 27 runs
Mal picked up four wickets and Dean got three wickets
for Warriors. Ins and Outs Dave (Dad) 24 runs and son
Dave 16. With the ball Dave (Dad) got a hat trick and Josh
got four wickets. - Nick James.
OAKEY: A grade singles V. Rush d. W. Patterson. L Fanning
d. N. Byers. B grade singles E. Dornbusch d. C. Cramp.
Thursday night winners T. Simmons and C. Beesley.
November 19 - Night bowls names in by 6-30pm to play
at 7pm. November 21 - No competition called due to the
visit from Lynndon, bowlers to be at the club by noon,
November 28 - Competition will be called and all last
year’s competition will have to be finished as our presentation
of trophies night is on December 11.
December 13 - Black Toyota shield, self selected mixed or
otherwise fours, teams on board please, - Sam Lorrimar.
OAKEY LADIES: November 10 - Two rinks of pairs
played.
November 17 - D. Buckley will play a singles match
against V. Allen.
December 2 - Millmerran 60th anniversary. Team D.
Ciesiolka, car, B. Poole, V. Allen, R. Lawrie,. E. Voll with
DDLBA.
December 8 - Meeting at 10am then our Christmas party
will be held at Bernborough Tavern.
Please let Elsie know if you wish to attend. Donations
towards charity CareFlight will be most welcome. - Elsie
Voll.
Grahame Knight and Rhys Kelk won the first round of
fixtures.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 - 19
BATTLE FOR EBONY FUND RAISER
ABOVE: Organisers of a fund raising event at the Oakey Indoor Sports Centre for bone
cancer sufferer Ebony Tournoff were Ben Murray, Craig Knauth, Helen Murray and Kathy
Knauth. RIGHT: Nick and Therese James who run the Oakey Indoor Sports Centre with a
signed Cowboys jersey donated by Nick Paterson for auction.
Police raise awareness
at Show and Shine
Volunteers in Policing
and an officer from
Toowoomba attended
at the Highfields Lions
Car Show andShine at
Cabarlah on Sunday.
The crew were raising
awareness of road safety
as well as connecting
with the community.
The stand was well
received and the VIPS Crimestopper stickers
Police recognise car driving. Keep speed on
did a walk through the and chatting with enthusiasts as road users the track, not on the
car display handing out participants.
and support sensible road.
20 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - NOVEMBER 17, 2015
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