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Religious persecution continues as parliament prayers ban proposed
Kennedy MP Bob Katter,
has used a media address in
Canberra to slam the continued
persecution of Christianity, after
learning the Senate Chief
has proposed to ban morning
prayers.
An enraged Mr Katter used the
opportunity to hold up the Holy
Bible and deliver a plethora of
recent examples of religious persecution
in Australia. He showed
solidarity and support to the seven
Manly Sea Eagles players,
who stood down to defend their
religious beliefs, praising them
for their conviction.
“This Book for 5000 years has
been the heartland of religious
belief, a concept that there is
something bigger than me, but
in sharp contrast, the persecutors
believe that there is nothing
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bigger than themselves and their
opinions,” Mr Katter said.
“For 5000 years the persecution
of the people who believe in
this Book have been on public
record.
"I will not go through the
persecutions that go back to the
dawn of time. I’ll just mention
one – just one
“During WWII, six million
people were murdered in cold
blood, many in gas chambers,
for no other reason than for what
they believed. And remember,
the Torah is based on the first
five Books of the Hebrew Bible.
“This continued persecution
is well and truly alive today. Just
have a look at what’s happened
to these seven boys from Manly.
"They have been persecuted
for no other reason than they
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have moral conviction and
whether you agree with their
convictions, or not, is irrelevant.
“The conviction shown by
these seven men is heroic and
every decent member of society
should admire them. Whether
you agree with them or you
don’t, they have stood up for
what they believe in at great personal
sacrifice and that is truly
admirable.
“This is what the people of
self-righteous arrogance have
done to them. They have had
their jobs taken off them, taken
their family security off them,
taken their incomes from them,
they have put the house they
live in in great jeopardy, their
futures, their aspirations – all in
jeopardy.
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today, these players have been
confined to their houses; they
have been locked up.
Apparently, they are doing
this to protect the players, but
do you know what they said to
the First Australians when they
rounded them up in chains and
sent them to Palm Island? They
said, “we are doing this to protect
you.”
“To think that this is happening
in Australia today is sickening.
We Christians have no
illusions that we are now under
persecution.
“First, they targeted Hollingworth
and the biggest church in
Australia. He was torn to pieces.
Having finished with the biggest
church in Australia, they then
started on the leader of the second
biggest church in Australia.
Tore him to pieces.
“Then they turned to the
Evangelicals. They started on
Israel Falou. They took his
whole life away from him and
destroyed his career because he
made a quote from this Book.
He was punished for his quotation
of this Book. Yet for 5,000
years people have based the
foundation of entire societies on
its teachings. More than half the
world believes in this Book, or
in parts of it.
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“Is it an unreasonable thing
to quote from a book that more
than half the population is committed
to? In Australia it is!
“And now, we have been told
today by some that we cannot
say prayers in the Parliament.
We can show allegiance to some
lady in England, but we cannot
say prayers.
Mr KATTER
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math involved. You solve each puzzle with reasoning
and logic. Each puzzle only has one solution.
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“So, to my fellow Christians,
Muslims, Sikhs, and people of
other religious belief, I say this to
you – please circulate the names
of those who persecute you. We
must stop this cold-hearted persecution.
They got Pell, they got
Hollingworth, got Folau, they
have got the Manly boys, so
when will they start on you?!”
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Council seeks feedback on amendment to infrastructure plan
Toowoomba Regional Council
has endorsed working on an
interim amendment to the Local
Government Infrastructure
Plan which deals with required
local infrastructure necessary
to support planned urban
development.
TRC Planning and Development
committee chair Cr
Megan O’Hara Sullivan said
public feedback on the interim
amendment would open from
Monday, August 1, 2022 and
close on Friday, August 19.
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“The LGIP identifies trunk
infrastructure (water, wastewater,
stormwater, transport, public
parks and community facilities)
that is required to service
urban development at the
desired standard for future
communities,” Cr O’Hara
Sullivan said.
“The LGIP is Council’s
financial commitment to the
community and the Queensland
Treasury Corporation for the
sustainable provision of critical
urban infrastructure to service
our Region’s future urban
growth.”
Cr O’Hara Sullivan said
the interim LGIP amendment
was part of Council’s ongoing
administration of its trunk
infrastructure program across
multiple growth fronts.
Cr O’Hara Sullivan said the
main objectives of the interim
LGIP amendment included:
• Updating and adding future
trunk infrastructure land and/
or works to recognise new
network planning undertaken
since the LGIP was adopted in
2017, • Removing works that
have been completed since the
LGIP’s adoption • Extending the
planning horizon of networks
from 2026 to 2031 to provide
a 10-year trunk infrastructure
program, and • Updating
relevant reports to incorporate
and explain the proposed
changes to Council’s trunk
infrastructure program.
Planning and Development
Committee portfolio leader Cr
Bill Cahill said in addition to
undertaking the interim LGIP
amendment in the short term,
the council was also working on
a comprehensive update of the
LGIP in the preparation of a new
planning scheme. This is due to
be completed in 2025
Cr Cahill said this would
result in a plan to efficiently cater
for the projected population and
employment growth across the
Region.
“The LGIP is the critical
component for responsibly
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accordance with the Toowoomba
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Cahill said.
“Without co-ordinated infrastructure
planning and delivery
we cannot have ongoing urban
development.
“We know our Region will
continue to grow and our
planning will enable Council
to estimate the cost of trunk
infrastructure for which it is
then able to levy infrastructure
charges on development to help
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cover the cost of providing trunk
infrastructure for new growth
areas.
“Planning for infrastructure
is a key part of the land
use planning system across
Queensland as it identifies
the infrastructure required to
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Despite the impact of red tape
and increasing costs on businesses,
Toowoomba is situated to be
a city of great potential according
to the Toowoomba Business
Performance Sentiment Index.
The Toowoomba Chamber of
Commerce, in partnership with
the Toowoomba Surat Basin Enterprise,
unveiled the report on
Thursday.
Findings of the report were
presented by social demographer
and commentator Mark
McCrindle who conducted the
research for the Index.
Mr McCrindle said the results
were based on the experiences,
and attitudes of business owners
in the Toowoomba Region.
“The survey was received by
196 businesses who started the
surveys with 132 completed responses
which were collected
from April 1 through to May
30,” he said.
The Index showed regulatory
settings, expenses and cost forecast
were the larger impacts to
local businesses.
It also showed local businesses
were optimistic about future
growth.
Toowoomba Chamber of
Commerce vice president Chris
Black said he was surprised with
how optimistic the results were.
“It has been a very volatile 12
months. Everyone seems to have
responded well and doing well
economically,” he said.
“It’s not to say that we have
still got some significant challenges
in certain pockets and it
(the Index) has identified some
key areas to improve.”
The Index was commissioned
to better understand the sentiment
and perceptions of local
businesses to assist in influencing
policy makers and develop
evidence-based solutions.
“I wasn’t surprised with the
issues that were presented.
"But I was surprised with how
extreme they were when they
were reported,” Mr Black said.
“Those issues have been consistent
and that’s something the
Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce
is very passionate about
trying to improve.
“This is a good step to create
some data for us to go into those
meetings with the Council and
government with something that
is quantifiable,” Mr Black said.
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Wellcamp cost taxpayers $220 million
FACILITY CEASES HOSTING GUESTS FROM AUGUST 1
The State Government revealed
last week that the Wellcamp
quarantine facility had
costed taxpayers more than $220
million just before it announced
it would be mothballing the establishment
this week.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles
unveiled details on a confidential
deal to lease the site to cost
about $150 million at last week’s
budget estimates hearing at Parliament
on Wednesday.
Dr Miles said the Queensland
Regional Accommodation Centre
at Wellcamp, would cease
hosting guests from Monday,
August 1, but would remain
available should the pandemic
response settings changed.
“The Queensland Regional
Accommodation Centre at Wellcamp
has housed more than 700
people needing quarantine and
isolation since it opened in February,”
he said.
At the hearing, the State Government
unveiled the facility
cost about $223.5 million.
Costs associated with the
QRAC included $149.7 million
for a 12-month lease, $9 million
paid to the Compass Group for
catering, cleaning and security
services at the site, $16 million
for health services and $48.8
million on capital costs.
The facility was opened on
February 5 and had a total of 730
people quarantine or isolate in
its facilities, with a four people
being held their on its final week.
Dr Miles said the facility
would remain on stand-by
should future quarantine be
needed.
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Oakey seniors AGM
The annual meeting of the Oakey Senior Citizens Club will be
held tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3, starting at 10.45am in the
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Local artist brings rural history to Art Trail
Highfields model maker
Robert Prentice is excited to be
opening his studio this weekend
as one of this year’s feature artists
for the InStudio Art Trail.
Mr Prentice was named as one
of the eight feature artists for the
11th annual trail at the beginning
of July.
He and his late wife Lin took
up model making when they entered
into retirement; creating
scenes of Australia’s rural history.
“I was quite proud that they
had asked me to join in with this
year’s art trail.
"I couldn’t be any happier
to participate in the event,” Mr
Prentice said.
“We had such success at the
Rosalie Gallery at Goombungee
18 months ago and I thought it
would be worth having another
go.”
Mr Prentice’s first model he
made was when he was a school
boy, winning a prize for a coach
which he described as ordinary.
“When I left school, I started
making model trucks and things
like that. Then I got married and
had children. Forty years later I
decided to have another go at it.
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I have been making models
for more than 20 years and have
been retired for just over 20
years.
“When we went into retirement,
I was very cautious that
we didn’t go into retirement
without something to do.
"I think that is terribly important
with people because if
you don’t plan your retirement
you’re too busy doing nothing.”
Mr Prentice said he was excited
to unveil a new piece he had
been working on during the In-
Studio Art Trail.
“This new diorama that I have
been working on is twice as big
as my other pieces, featuring
new animals that I haven’t used
before.
“It’s going to be exciting to
open up my workshop and studio
for people to see my work
and collection.”
Mr Prentice’s art studio will
be open on every weekend this
month as part of the InStudio Art
Trail.
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Bronzewing Drive, Highfields
on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday,
August 7 from 10am to
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Highfields Garden Club annual meeting
Highfields Garden Club held
their annual general meeting
on July 20 at St Anne’s Church
Hall.
Members enjoyed morning
tea before the election of a new
committee for the coming year.
President Bruce Amos
thanked retiring committee
members for their involvement
and support for the club and presented
Gwen Rees with a commemorative
life membership
award for her contributions to
the Highfields Garden Club over
many years.
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Ken and Roz also gave time
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about composting and their
products.
President Bruce Amos presented
outgoing committee
members Maureen Knights,
Lynn Bartimote, Glennys Seccombe
and Judy Watts with a
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To end the morning some
lucky members went home with
various raffle prizes.
Highfields Garden Club Committee
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in the baking dish. Repeat with two more layer.
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minutes to an hour.
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Self taught painter holds exhibition
Artist Christine Bartkowski is
basically self-taught with her art
painted with oils on canvas.
Her work consists of a variety
of subjects, country scenes
mainly, old trees, old cottages or
barns, waterfalls, creeks.
Occasionally Christine moves
away from this and paints unusual
bright coloured paintings
as you will see in her gallery.
She lives in Meringandan
West on a farm just 15 minutes
north of Toowoomba and this
is where the inspirations come
from.
“I am amazed at the colours
around me and normally you
would not take notice of.
"Art is very relaxing and I get
a feeling of satisfaction when I
complete a painting, and I can
say, “I painted that and I’m happy
with the finished article. I
hope you like my art work."
Christine, pictured, is holding
an exhibition at Toowoomba’s
Repertory Theatre opening on
August 6 from 10am to 1pm. She
will be attendance on August 13,
17, 20, 21, 24, 26 and 27.
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Crows Nest gallery exhibition of art
trail participants
Artworks from participating
artists in the 2022 InStudio Art
Trail will be featured in a new
exhibition, InStudio InSights,
at the Crows Nest Gallery from
July 27 to August 21.
InStudio InSights features
works from some of the participating
artists in this year’s art
trail, including Jane Arthars,
Robyn Croad, Robyn Drury,
Judi Edwards, Sylvia Free, Pauline
Good, Bruce Griffiths, Lindsay
Owen and Margaret Shaw.
The coming month is a perfect
opportunity to explore the InStudio
Art Trail and discover local
artists and makers across studio
demonstrations and public displays,
before visiting the Crows
Nest Gallery to see the culmination
of their creative practices on
display.
Participating artist Pauline
Good said she was fortunate
to have been invited to join the
Crows Nest Gallery exhibition.
“The exhibition is a great
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“I live in Highfields and have
been a watercolour artist for
over 20 years. I was involved
in the InStudio Art Trail back in
2012.
Ten years on it continues to
be a highly anticipated regional
event for the many talented artists
taking part and the visitors
alike.”
Celebrating its 11th year, the
InStudio Art Trail will be open
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There are more than 35 open
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A turn in the road by Pauline Good
I read with interest Sean White’s
article about Andrew Jones, Highfields,
in the July 19 edition titled
“Accident victim seeks financial
help.”
Andrew’s story resonated
with me, and I felt immediately
compelled, to try and support
him @ gofundme.com/f/orthapedic-hand-surgery.
However, I was dismayed to see
that despite the campaign running
for over a month the amount raised
was only around $500, I have
vowed to try and help spread the
word to try and get Andrew closer
to his goal for his much-needed
surgery.
A few years ago, my little
grandson was diagnosed with Autism.
Time went by with him being
non-verbal, the house was filled
with love and understanding, and
carefully selected animals, lots of
animals, specially trained and purposely
bred to be this little boy’s
support network ... and that is
where I come in.
Training a miniature horse to
be his assistance animal, breeding
various bantams and training from
chicks to hopefully become therapy
animals.
The healing benefit of animals,
is well documented due to their
non-judgement and unconditional
love, among other things.
As part of this process, and with
the encouragement of my daughter,
I started the very long process
of breeding a chook that would
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appeal to my grandson’s love of
dinosaurs, but yet have a nice feel/
texture, and eye appeal.
Four years later we have almost
perfected “showgirl chickens”
Naked Neck and Silkie cross
which resemble, well, some type
of dinosaur, grannie wasn’t paying
attention when the little “dino-man”
was telling her every
dinosaur name out there, while
happily running around playing
with his chooks.
I have donated to Andrew’s Go-
Fund Me platform, the proceeds
of the first sale of the therapy bred
chooks, that were excess to our
needs, and will donate all of the
proceeds of the three lots I have
booked in for the upcoming September
11 sale at the Toowoomba
Showgrounds, hosted by the Darling
Downs Poultry and Pigeon
Breeders Association.
For anyone interested in purchasing
these particular chooks
in this sale, it will be the first pair
of pekin bantam chooks that were
used in our breeding program, and
four of their trained daughters.
Although, all of my poultry are
predominantly Australian show
standard, I only sell them as pet
quality as I have never shown
them, and I would like people to
have the opportunity to own them
for the reasons that they were bred.
This is our family’s chance to
“Pay It Forward” ........ because we
can, and it is salutary.
Just try it.
- Pekin Chick, Haden
Utility collides with horse
A man was taken to hospital after a horse he was leading was hit
by a utility at Meringandan West on Saturday, July 23.
The man, 46, was leading the horse while riding another horse
along Peters Road at about 6.05pm when it was struck by the dual
cab utility.
Paramedics took the man to the Toowoomba Hospital in a stable
condition with minor injuries and spinal precautions.
A police spokesperson said police were still investigating the
matter. - Sean White
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Seniors support
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Highfields seniors have raised a coffee mug in support of cancer
patients and their families last month.
Residents of the Carinity Brownesholme retirement village hosted
a fundraising event as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
The fundraiser helped to help raise money for the Cancer Council
to support those impacted by cancer, empower people to reduce
their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer.
Together 50 residents raised $1,231 from a stall and multi-draw
raffle and by selling home cooking and craft items.
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Oakey QCWA prepares for centenary
BUILDING or BUYING a PERMANENT HOME
WOULD GIVE US MORE PRESENCE
The Oakey QCWA celebrated its achievements
for 2021 and welcomed a new secretary to its
committee last week during its annual general
meeting.
Twenty-two members attended the group’s
meeting held at the Oakey Community Centre on
Thursday morning.
Oakey QCWA president Wendy Gordon, vice
president Jill Mobbs and treasurer Carol Lee were
re-elected to the committee while Judy Byers
came on board as secretary.
Mrs Gordon said the committee welcomed Mrs
Byers after she put her hand up to join the board.
“We have been fortunate to have three new
members join the Oakey QCWA branch in May,”
she said.
Members of the Oakey branch have been hard
at work preparing for its centenary and sewing and
knitting washing clothes for an upcoming conference.
Mrs Gordon said the Oakey QCWA would be
working towards finding a permanent residence.
“We would dearly love to have somewhere to
call home.
CHRISTIAN COMMENT
Facing our giants
HEAD IN THE SAND IS NEVER THE ANSWER
GIANTS. Most of us have
them in our lives.
They come in all kinds of
disguises - everything from irrational
fears, the inability to
get on top financially, continual
relationship issues, health problems,
family difficulties, consistent
job losses, feelings of being
unloved, and being time poor.
The list is long, and some of
us have several different ‘giants’
in our lives at the same time.
The response of many is to run
and hide, but hiding our head in
the sand is never the answer.
This ‘hiding’ can take many
forms. From becoming a workaholic,
to getting lost in the consumption
of drugs or alcohol,
having multiple changes of jobs
or addresses, avoiding people, or
becoming a party animal to give
the illusion that all is well.
Whatever our coping mechanism,
the result is the same.
It is a temporary relief at best,
in failing to recognise the giant
we are dealing with.
There is only one way to tackle
any ‘giant’ in our lives, and
that is to face it.
When you run from anything
you only give it the power to
keep chasing you.
Once you stop, make a stand,
create a plan or seek help, you
are halfway to winning the battle.
It is said, for example, that
an alcoholic can never be set free
until they first face the fact that
they are one, and then seek help.
Admitting that there is a giant
in our lives at all, brings us
a long way forward to being in a
position to address it.
Overcoming a fear of heights
for another example, is never going
to be conquered by staying
on the ground.
Struggling with financial issues
can often be resolved by
seeking help in managing them
constructively.
The answer to dealing with
any issue is to recognise that the
only solution lies within you. We
can all be braver than we think
we can, once we stop and face
whatever our ‘giant’ may be.
Fear of failure is a hurdle that
needs to be overcome by trying,
again and again if necessary, until
success is found.
"We used to be in Terry Street across the road
from the doctor’s surgery but we lost the venue
after the amalgamation,” she said.
“I have the support from the branch and the division.
"We just have to do a bit of convincing to the
State Committee to allow us to perhaps buy or
build a permanent home again for the association
in Oakey.”
Over the past year, the Oakey QCWA members
were active in the community, donating a sewing
machine to a local kindergarten, donating to a local
family battling with illness, and helping the
QCWA Darling Downs Division repair its headquarters
after the building was flooded.
Mrs Gordon said having had new members join
the group had lifted their spirits.
“We had been struggling for members but our
new additions are enthusiastic about the QCWA,”
she said.
“Gaining a new permanent residence for the
Oakey QCWA would help us have more of a presence
in Oakey.”
- Sean White reporting
‘If at first you don’t succeed,
try, try again’ is an apt quote in
dealing with the giants in our
lives.
Can God help us in dealing
with our giants?
Psalm 46:1 says “ God is our
refuge and strength, an abundantly
available help in times of
trouble.”
The story of David and Goliath
found in 1 Samuel chapter 17
is a well known Bible story that
illustrates that although the giant
we face may appear to be much
bigger than we can handle, once
we find the courage to face it, the
victory can be ours.
Lord God, You know all
about the giants in my life; those
things that appear to be too big
for me to conquer. I invite you
into my life, to grant me that inner
strength to help me to face
them, and, with your help, to
overcome. In Jesus name I pray.
Amen
Contributed by John 15 Christian
Fellowship, Crows Nest.
If you need counsel or help
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Oakey QCWA president Wendy Gordon, vice president Jill Mobbs, secretary Judy Byers, and
treasurer Carol Lee with QCWA Darling Downs Division president Elaine Kieseker and QCWA
Southern Region state vice president Carol Jackson
My first column since the
federal election is a great
opportunity to thank you, the
people of Groom, for allowing
me to serve you again in our
nation’s parliament.
The election result was heard
loud and clear and there is much
work to do. Under Peter Dutton’s
leadership, we are already
reasserting our LNP values.
Our new pension plan is to
double the income threshold
for aged and veteran service
pensioners before losing
payments. Employers are
screaming out for workers,
and this will help alleviate the
labour shortages businesses are
experiencing in almost every
sector.
We should do everything
we can to ensure our senior
citizens and veterans maintain
dignity through their continued
contribution to our workforce.
Our plan allows pensioners to
better manage their financial
position and gain more rewardfor-effort.
Australia faces many
challenges, including inflation,
cost of living, and interest rate
rises. I will be working hard with
Peter Dutton to deliver credible
policy, with real solutions, to the
fundamental problems our nation
faces.
I’ll keep working hard for you.
– Garth.
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Highfields QCWA annual meeting
The Highfields Queensland
Country Womens Association
held their annual general meeting
on July 23.
The meeting was chaired by
Lois Speed OAM and positions
filled were Gladys McKay president,
Sandra Turner international
officer, Alison Willis vice
president, Pat Muller vice president
and Sue Schulz treasurer.
Long-time resident Mr Merv
Polzin spoke about growing up
in the local area and changes that
have occurred over his lifetime.
Members from the division
attended the meeting and recognised
the good work of the ladies
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QCWA is gearing up to celebrate
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The Crows Nest Local Ambulance
Committee (LAC) is
very appreciative of the support
received from the local business
houses.
In December, IGA Crows
Nest along with Greg Mills from
Navigate Finance and Lending
contributed significant financial
donations towards the giant
Christmas stocking raffle.
At a recent meeting, Peter and
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donation of $750 to the
LAC, derived from inhouse raffles
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loose change which sits on their
counter.
Funds raised by the LAC, as
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needed equipment for use in the
local community.
Currently the committee is
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Toowoomba education
showcased to the world
Toowoomba has a head start
in the race to become the dream
destination of students worldwide
since Australia’s border
re-opening, after a successful
visit to the city from international
education delegates.
Study Toowoomba recently
hosted international education
agents and Trade and Investment
Queensland Education Business
Development staff from India,
Middle East, Korea, Columbia
and Vietnam.
The visiting group of international
student influencers
met with local school representatives,
University of Southern
Queensland and TAFE
Queensland during their time in
Toowoomba.
IDP Education India delegate
Bhuvaneswari Sundareswaran
said the event was a great opportunity
to work with education
providers in a bid to send more
students to the Garden City.
“Toowoomba is an affordable
place with economical learning
facilities, enabling students to
save a lot of money,” Ms Sundareswaran
said.
“Engineering and nursing
are the top two areas for our
students, and the University of
Southern Queensland facilitates
those programs well with great
practical learning.”
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the remote control or the control
panel on the side of the seat.
This means that the assistant
does not have to carry out a lift
and is exposed to no strain on the
back or shoulders as you may
International delegates visit Toowoomba
Toowoomba Grammar School
head of admissions Cindy Wockner
said it was great to have the
opportunity to showcase what
her boarding school program
had to offer.
“Our international student intake
is only just starting to gain
momentum again since the start
of the pandemic,” she said.
“We’re hoping the relationships
we’re forming with these
delegates will help us receive a
boost of students from a range of
nationalities.”
Study Toowoomba Chair Michele
Berkhout said that while
some agents were already working
with local institutions, it was
the first opportunity for them to
experience with other assistive
technologies.
The helper can then handle the
Raizer II and provide help to the
fallen person with no further assistance.
meet in person.
“While it was a quick visit to
Toowoomba, we hope that it’s
the start of a longer conversation
that one day translates into more
international students calling
Toowoomba home” Ms Berkhout
said.
The visit was facilitated by
the Queensland Government
through Study Queensland, who
provides financial support for
Study Toowoomba.
It comes as the Department of
Education recorded more than
400,000 international visitors
on a student visa in Australia in
March this year, and a 170 per
cent increase in starts compared
to March last year.
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Feed Central supports GM with charity event
This year’s Feed
Central National Hay
Quality awards saw
producers from across
the country gather in
Toowoomba last week
to support the Cancer
Council of Queensland.
The awards held on
Monday, July 25, at the
Burke and Wills Hotel
were a fundraiser for
the Cancer Council’s
Do It For Cancer campaign.
Feed Central managing
director Tim Ford
said the team wanted
to do something for the
Cancer Council after
finding out about Feed
Central’s general manager
Cieran Maxwell
diagnosis of bowel and
liver cancer.
“We had the tragic
circumstances where
Cieran came to work
on a Friday, had some
pain, and went to emergency
where he was
diagnosed,” Mr Ford
said.
“This particular
event has people come
from all over the country.
“There are people
from South Australia,
Victoria and NSW
which shows support
to our team, family and
business.
“Everyone coming
in today is supporting
us supporting our team
which is wonderful to
see.”
Mr Ford said Feed
Central was on track
to raise $10,000 for the
campaign.
Feed Central project
manager Megan Ford
said the team was in
shock when they received
the news about
Cieran’s diagnosis.
“Cieran has been
with us for 10 years and
is an integral member
of the team,” she said.
Do It For Cancer is a
campaign that encourages
Queenslanders
to do what they can to
fundraise and support
locals affected by cancer
with the goal to
raise more than $1.35
million this year.
Mr Maxwell’s sister
Jackie Maxwell said
it was nice to see her
brother honoured at the
event.
“He (Cieran) has a
very strong place for
Feed Central in his
heart and it has been
such a big part in his
family life,” she said.
“It’s lovely to see
how far Feed Central
has gone for this.”
Cancer
Queensland
Phil Snowden, Tocumwal, with Gloria and
Rob Hamilton, Nobby
Council
general
manager Meaghan
Bush said the fundraiser
was a truly special
event and thanked Feed
Central for their support.
“Fundraising events
like this help bring
us one step closer to
a future free from the
burden of cancer,” Ms
Bush said.
“Cancer Council
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to improving quality
of life for people living
with cancer by raising
funds for research, early
detection, prevention,
and information
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From the frontline to the home
front, World War II nurse Betty
Dorothy Robinson has touched
the lives of countless people, but
none so much as her own grandson.
At 24, Harrison Mayall is now
the same age as his grandmother
when she was posted to a military
hospital in East Yorkshire,
England, during the Second
World War.
Here, Betty treated sick and
wounded soldiers for several
years, standing firmly as aircraft
swarmed and bombs exploded
nearby.
Betty died in 2012, aged 92,
but her legacy lives on in her
grandson.
“My grandmother is the reason
I decided to study Nursing,”
Harrison said.
“She was such a remarkable
woman and told some truly inspiring
stories about nursing
during the War, and the lives she
saved.
“Soldiers, pilots, POWs – she
treated everyone and everything,
including meningitis, TB and
other infectious diseases.
“I always dreamed that one
day I would do the same.”
That dream is fast becoming a
reality for Harrison, who is now
in his second year of a Bachelor
of Nursing at the University of
Southern Queensland.
The road to get here has not
been an easy one, though.
Smart Parking in the
Toowoomba CBD has been
switched on, with paid parking
resumes
Toowoomba Regional Council
Infrastructure Committee
Portfolio Leader Cr Melissa
Taylor welcomed the new technology
which will allow motorists
in the CBD to easily find
available parking bays, offer
contactless payment and the option
to extend parking time within
the existing time limits.
“This is a step forward for our
community and will allow residents
to make payments on the
new ‘Toowoomba Parking’ App
otherwise the large machines
will accept all payment types
and the small machines will accept
card payments.
“Parking prices and time limits
remain unchanged however,
the first 30 minutes of on-street
paid parking within the CBD
“I didn’t complete an OP or
an ATAR when I was in high
school,” Harrison said.
“And I was never really a studious
person.”
But nothing could deter Harrison,
who completed the University
of Southern Queensland’s
Tertiary Preparation Program
(TPP) – a free program allowing
students to develop the skills
needed to successfully complete
a university degree - before enrolling
in Nursing.
“I would definitely recommend
completing a pathway
program,” Harrison said.
“Just don’t give up; as long as
you try your hardest, the University
will help you achieve your
goals – no matter how out of
reach they might feel.
“That’s what I did, and now
I’m on my way to working for
the Royal Flying Doctor Service!”
Head of the School of Nursing
and Midwifery Professor Christine
Neville said she felt tremendously
proud of the work-ready
nurses the University had produced.
“It’s a well-established School
with a long history of graduating
outstanding nurses, especially
for regional and remote communities,”
Professor Neville said.
“It has been a tough time for
people working in this profession,
particularly during Covid,
and that just shows the type of
will be free under the Smart
Parking project. 30 minutes of
free parking has been retained
to support businesses within the
CBD by encouraging turn over
in the city centre.
“While the first 30 minutes is
free, customers will still need to
use a parking meter or the App
every time they park regardless
of how long they are parking in
case they choose to stay longer
than originally anticipated.
Wartime nurse inspires grandson
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program
people nurses are.
“They are there when people
are at their most vulnerable
times, but also their most joyous.
“Minute by minute, our students
are having a positive impact
on people’s lives and that’s
just incredible when you think
about it.”
• To learn more about studying
nursing at the University
of Southern Queensland, visit
www.unisq.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-nursing
“We know the move to this
new system is a change for our
residents and we ask for patience
during this early phase of
our Toowoomba City Centre Car
Notice of meeting
Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee
Meeting details
Tuesday 16 August 2022 6.00pm–8.00pm
You are welcome to attend the meeting as an observer. If you have any
questions or for more information about the G2H and H2C projects,
please get in touch using the contact details below.
Contact us
1800 732 761
inlandrailqld@artc.com.au
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Parking Strategy.
“Should you experience difficulty
and need help, contact 131
872 so we can quickly resolve
this for you.”
Grantham Butter Factory, 6 Victor Street, Grantham
• The new ‘Toowoomba
Parking’ App is available now
for download on the Apple App
Store and the Android Play
Store.
The Gowrie to Calvert (formerly Lockyer Valley) Community Consultative
Committee (CCC) meetings ensure community views are heard about the
Gowrie to Helidon (G2H) and Helidon to Calvert (H2C) projects.
We encourage you to get in touch with your local CCC members to discuss
and provide feedback on the project. Member details and the most
up-to-date information about the meeting are available on the website
inlandrail.artc.com.au/lv-ccc
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Friday 26th August
2022 – 12 Noon
QUALITY, AFFORDABLE
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50
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HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Taking a long term view on cattle market drivers
While the presence
of both Foot and Mouth
Disease and Lumpy
Skin Disease in Indonesia
have heightened
concern in the Australian
livestock industry,
MLA Managing Director
Jason Strong said it
was important to consider
perspective and a
long-term view, when
examining drivers influencing
the cattle
market.
“Firstly, it is important
to note that Australia
does not have either
disease on its shores,”
Mr Strong said.
“However, clearly
there is a heightened
concern about the impact
a potential incursion
may have on our
industry and this speculative
angst is making
its way to the saleyards.
“If we put this aside,
there are a number of
other sophisticated and
tangible market forces
putting downward pressure
on market prices.
"These can be broken
down into two key categories:
on-farm and in
the processing sector,”
Mr Strong said.
On-farm drivers include
supply, mixed
quality of livestock
presented to market and
the fact that the market
is performing in typical
reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale
Sale Date: July 25, 2022 – 187 yarded
A drop in numbers this week after some parts of
the Downs received rain. Limited numbers of Export
cattle were on hand with majority of the yarding
again young cattle and feeder types. The usual
buyers were in attendance with restockers and
onlookers present. Young cattle did not maintain
the previous weeks rates as was the same with
the Export market with cattle selling to type and
condition.
reporting on Dalby Cattle Sale
Sale Date: July 27, 2022 – 2298 yarded
A drop in numbers after good falls around the western
areas. A full panel of buyers were in attendance with
added support from a couple of southern buyers. The
market remained similar to last week with export the
only exception with a few cents either side depending
on types on offer. Heavy feeder steers sold well.
Being only a light yarding, quality was very mixed.
A lot of the young cattle on offer held good condition.
Bullocks – 422.2ckg…. Feeder Steers – 550ckg….
Heavy Cows – 322.2ckg…. Weaner Steers – 588.2ckg
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winter fashion.
With a comparatively
wet and colder winter,
the mixed quality of
cattle supplied into the
system is also impacting
the price.
Meanwhile, in the
processing sector, softer
processor grid prices
are affecting livestock
markets as processors
face multiple challenges
including, continued
absenteeism rates due
to COVID-19 and influenza,
as well as reduced
processor capacity due
to labour shortages.
“As processors work
through these challenges,
there is reduced demand
between buyers
at the saleyards,” Mr
Strong said.
“It is also worth
noting that the price
reduction is off an
all-time price high of
1,191c/kg cwt earlier
this year, and although
prices have fallen, we
are still sitting 22 per
cent higher than the
five-year average,” Mr
Strong said.
These technical and
sometimes typical market
drivers for this time
of year are all significant
and are having an
impact on market performance.
There is not one driver
playing more of a
role than the other.
Rather, as a combination
of factors occurring
at the same time,
they’re all contributing
equally to this current
slide in prices.
While market prices
have fallen for now,
bringing these prices
into perspective by taking
a broader long-term
view on their performance
is critical, according
to Mr Strong.
“In the second half of
Climate damage costs
Australian farmers
Farmers for Climate
Action notes that Deloitte
has measured
the cost of the deadly,
climate-driven
Queensland floods at
$7.7 billion.
Farmers for Climate
Action CEO Dr Fiona
Davis said the cost of
climate damage continued
to mount in Australia
with the farmers
who grow our food being
hurt.
“Climate damage
costs money, hurts Australians
and Australian
farmers,” Dr Davis
said.
“Deloitte has found
some 500,000 Australians
were hurt by this
latest climate-driven
flood and it cost the
state $7.7 billion. More
than 2250 farmers sustained
clim-ate damage
in this flood. Their losses
total more than $250
million.
2021, cattle prices continually
reached record
levels.
"Comparing current
market performance to
year-ago levels does
not paint an accurate
picture of performance
after they have softened
from such high,” Mr
Strong said.
As of Wednesday,
July 27, 2022, current
cattle market prices
compared to the fiveyear
and 10-year averages
demonstrates the
“The farmers who
grow our food can’t
just keep taking repeat
climate damage every
year because they
eventually run out of
savings.
"We need deep emissions
reductions this
decade to protect farmers
and allow them to
continue to feed Australia
and the world.”
Dr Davis noted NAB
Chair Phil Chronican
has pointed out the
enormous opportunities
strong climate policy
can bring to Australia,
speaking of a green
lending boom.
Mr Chronican is
quoted as saying of a
shift to a low emissions
economy:
“If we get it right the
opportunities are immense.”
NAB CEO Ross
McEwen is also quoted
as saying: “There’s a
Mr Strong
Long term cricical
comparative strength of
the market.
Dr DAVIS
Strong climate policy
real opportunity here.”
Dr Davis said farmers
and regional Australia
wanted to seize
the opportunities strong
climate policy presents.
“Thousands of jobs
in constructing and operating
new sustainable
energy will be created
in regional Australia,”
Dr Davis said.
Farmers for Climate
Action represents 7000
farmers asking for
economy wide emissions
reduction.
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ABARES Outlook Conference
Farm businesses and
researchers came together
in Toowoomba last
week to share their experiences
and ideas on how
agriculture can adapt to
the challenges it is facing
and position itself for
success.
More than 200 met for
the ABARES Toowoomba
Regional Outlook
conference at which the
Canberra based government
economics agency
provided details of
commodity markets and
prices, and a number of
local farming businesses
spoke about their experiences
of innovation and
adaption for sustainable
growth.
ABARES Assistant
Secretary, Agricultural
Forecasting and Trade,
Kurt Hockey said the
panel discussion on
Adopting and adapting
for sustainable growth
generated considerable
interest.
“These farm businesses
and researchers come
together to share their
experiences and ideas
on how agriculture can
adapt to the challenges
it is facing and position
itself for success,” Mr
Hockey said.
Mr Hockey discussed
the big picture issues affecting
farmers in southern
Queensland while
his colleague Jonathan
Wong took a closer look
at the region’s commodities
and where trends are
heading.
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
US$/t
f forecast
Sources: ABARES; International Grains Council
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
f ABARES forecast
Source: ABARES
RHS - SQUARE - GALV
LENS LENGTH SIZE
LEN/$
100 - 6.5M - 20X20X1.6 - $20
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X1.6 - $25
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.0 - $30
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.5 - $37
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X3.0 - $44
64 - 8.0M - 40X40X2.5 - $80
64 - 8.0M - 40X40X3.0 - $90
64 - 8.0M - 50X50X1.6 - $65
64 - 8.0M - 50X50X2.0 - $80
49 - 8.0M - 50X50X3.0 - $120
30 - 8.0M - 75X75X3.0 - $185
25 - 8.0M - 75X75X4.0 - $240
20 - 8.0M - 100X100X3.0 - $250
16 - 8.0M - 100X100X4.0 - $320
RHS - RECTANGLE - GALV
96 - 8M - 50X25X2.0 - $60
30 - 8M - 100X50X2.5 - $170
32 - 6M - 100X50X3.0 - $140
PAINTED - RHS
36 - 8M - 125X125X4.0 - $220
60 - 8M - 100X100X2.5 - $140
BUNDLES OF 12
HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Coarse grain prices to remain elevated in 2022–23
Jul-15
Nov-15
Mar-16
Jul-16
Nov-16
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Nov-17
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“We’ve had recent
high commodity prices
for grains, but we’re also
aware of the challenges
from the recent wet
weather and rising input
costs.”
ABARES’ Regional
Outlook conferences
have become an essential
part of sharing commodity
forecasts and research
results, and hearing from
Feed Barley EU (Rouen)
Feed Barley Australia (Geelong)
Malting Barley Australia (Geelong)
US no.2 yellow corn, fob Gulf
⇧4%
to US$345/t
in 2022-23
Value of beef production to fall slightly due to
lower cattle prices
c/kg
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local delegates about key
regional agricultural issues.
More rain predicted
for August to October
Average saleyard
prices forecast to
fall from current
highs
⇩13%
to 727 Ac/kg
in 2022-23
Saleyard price
Favourable growing
conditions for the winter
season have been
predicted for most of
Queensland.
Those at last week’s
ABARES Toowoomba
conference were provided
with more details of
the possibility of rainfall
for the August to October
period.
A prediction by the
Bureau of Meteorology
for the three month
period showed much of
Queensland had more
than an 80 per cent
chance of exceeding
median rainfall. - Miles
Noller
TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET
DESCRIPTION
Livestock, 429 South St, Toowoomba 07 4690 7777
Darren Hartwig - All enquiries 0428 736 470
Mick O’Keefe - Cattle 0409 621 019
Mark Gersekowski - Pigs/Calf/Cattle 0427 761 099
John Padman - Dairy Specialist 0417 802 543
Rural Products, 397 South St, Tmba 07 4636 8888
STOCK CLEARANCE SALE
CATTLE RAIL - RHS TUBE - PIPE
PIPE - BLACK - 6.5M
LENS SIZE WALL
LEN/$
61 - 40NB - 3.2MM - $80
37 - 65NB - 3.6MM - $140
37 - 65NB - 4.5MM - $170
19 - 80NB - 4.0MM - $180
19 - 80NB - 5.0MM - $220
19 - 100NB - 4.5MM - $260
PIPE - GALV - 6.5M
61 - 32NB - 3.2MM - $70
37 - 50NB - 3.6MM - $100
19 - 80NB - 4.0MM - $190
19 - 100NB - 4.5MM - $270
LENS
Harristown Saleyards,
Monday, July 18, 2022
LENGTH
CATTLE RAIL - GALV
SIZE
QUANTITIES ABOVE ARE EVEN BUNDLES - SALES BUNDLES ONLY
Steers
Cows
Heavy Heifers
Bulls
Yarding: 187 | Change: -113
Prices easing over all categories following
the downward trend experienced at all
sales complexes.
• Best cows reached 290c/kg
• Best bulls returned $2192
• Angus feeder steers weighing 490kgs
returned $2335
• 4 pens of Limousin steers a/c Bob Earl Change
sold to 486c/kg to return $2455
c/kg
• Charbray steers a/c Millard Family,
Ravensbourne sold to 516c/kg to return
$1825
• Lightweight Hereford steers weighing
210kg returned $1010 a/c John Newton,
Haden
• Cows and Calves selling to $1800
Feeder Steers
Restocker Steers
Restocker Heifers
Weight
500-700kgs
520+kgs
>400kgs
>600kgs
400-500kgs
200-280kgs
200-280kgs
Range
c/kg
N/Q
252-290
458-460
233-238
374-486
426-466
352-396
Average
c/kg
- -
CURFEW FOR PIGS & CALVES 10am
Bobby Calves
271 -35
459 +2
236 -51
434 +12
446 -47
375 -38
Grass Eaters $1280 Beef x Dairy $200-$460 Dairy $50-$200
$/LEN
21 - 6.1M - 115X42X2 - $85
21 - 6.1M - 115X42X1.8 - $75
21 - 5.8M - 115X42X2.0 - $75
* 5.8M SWAGGED ONE END
NEXT SALE
Saturday, August 6
10am
Rocky Dip Yards, CROWS NEST
Early Bookings:
20 Droughtmaster weaners
15 Droughtmaster weaner steers
10-12mths a/c breeder
15 Angus weaners, top quality,
a/c breeder
15 Mixed sex Droughtmaster weaners
a/c breeder
5 Charbray weaners
8 Droughtmaster steer calves
15 Mixed cows, steers and heifers
12 Murray Grey cows running with
Murray Grey bull
20 Angus weaners 8-10mths, top
quality, a/c breeder
This is a top quality yarding of cattle
– hope the rain keeps away
For more info, Ph Rick 0428 879 531
Don’t forget we sell at Dalby
every Wednesday with
Fitzgerald Livestock
For updates, watch for our email Thursday
night. If not on our email list, let us know.
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EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
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by
Christine Bartkowski
Repertory Theatre, 94 Margaret St., Toowoomba
August 13, 17, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27 – 10am-1pm
Exhibition Official Opening:
Saturday, August 6 from 3pm to 6pm.
COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW
GOWRIE
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September 3
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At Up & Active our highly qualified
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diagnose and treat physical injuries.
Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
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Email: reception@upandactive.com.au
Ph: 07 4588 8880 Fax: 07 4588 8840
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P: 4596 3061
ELECTRICIAN
Small installations and
electrical repairs
Phone John 0449 908 487
Licence: 74180
HEALTH and WELLBEING
Classes for: • MUMS • BUBS
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Kingsthorpe & District
Progress Assoc Inc
Annual General Meeting
Sunday, August 14 - 4.15pm
Kingsthorpe
Recreation Park Clubhouse
An enthusiastic committee
is needed to ensure the
organisation’s projects continue.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 12 noon Friday
BUY - SWAP - SELL
PUBLIC NOTICES
Highfields Local Ambulance Committee
Annual General
Meeting
& Bi-Annual
General Meeting
Thursday, August 18 - 7pm
Highfields QAS, 21 Kratzke Road, Highfields
As LAC members we support our local QAS and
Paramedics. We promote the teaching of CPR and
First Aid to all community members and endeavour
to be a communication channel between the public
and our wonderful QAS staff.
We would welcome your presence on the evening.
For further information phone:
Nina Beardmore on 0438 090 443
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HIGHFIELDS
CHURCH OF CHRIST
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SUNDAY SERVICES
TIMES
9:30am and 5:00pm
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Email: matt@highfieldschurch.org
ST ANNE’S HIGHFIELDS
“Offering services online and in person”.
Holy Eucharist: Sun 8:30am
Community Morning Prayer: Wed 9am
Baptisms welcome!
Church of Christ
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Meeting at 49 Rome Street,
Newtown
Worship
Times
come as you are
Christ Lutheran Church
New England Highway, Highfields
WORSHIP
HIGHFIELDS
August 7 – 4.00pm
Rev Dylan Miegel 0404 067 454
Barry Darr 0428 958 555
Worship Times:
St George’s Crows Nest every Sunday
at 8.30 a.m
St Mark’s Goombungee
1st & 3rd 5pm and 5th Sunday 4pm
Barry 0409 874 147 Denise 0419 736 493
26 Highfields Road,
Melissa Conway
Assistant Minister
Phone 0411 255 072
anglicanhighfields.org.au
Sunday Worship 9.30am, Bible Class 11.00am
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Free DVDs many interesting Bible topics
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PUBLIC NOTICE
REMOVAL OF LIVESTOCK GATE
It is Toowoomba Regional Council’s intention to
remove the livestock gate located on:
• Clifford Road, Pierces Creek at Ch 30.
P 131 872
All objections should be addressed to the undersigned and must be
received on or before Friday, 12 August 2022.
Chief Executive Officer
Toowoomba Regional Council
PO Box 3021, Toowoomba Qld 4350
info@tr.qld.gov.au I www.tr.qld.gov.au I 131 872
Authorised by: Local Government Act 2009, Toowoomba Regional Council Local
Law No. 1 (Administration) 2020, Toowoomba Regional Council Subordinate
Local Law No. 1.16 (Gates and Grids) 2020.
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Crows Nest agency for HIGH COUNTRY HERALD
Interest sought in walking
netball
Interest is being sought from people who would
like to play Walking Netball in the Highfields area.
First introduced in 2008, the program was
originally called Stepball before being rebranded
Walking Netball.
It is a modified version of netball designed for
senior women and men and is played on a regular
court with seven playing positions.
Played at a walking pace to reduce injury and
falls, the game improves health outcomes by keeping
you active and social regardless of fitness or
age. It removes participation barriers for seniors,
develops team spirit and encourages social interaction.
There are no regular fixtures, scoring or ladder.
Players turn up on the day and don’t need to belong
to a team.
The game is played in shorter quarters, there is
no running or jumping, and rolling substitutions
are allowed.
Footy Tipping
Competition 2022
ROUND 21 - AUGUST 4 - 7
THURSDAY: • Roosters v. Broncos
FRIDAY: • Storm v. Titans
• Sea Eagles v. Eels
SATURDAY: • Rabbitohs v. Warriors
• Raiders v. Panthers
SUNDAY:
• Sharks
• Bulldogs
v. Dragons
v. Cowboys
• Tigers v. Knights
1. Panthers 36
2. Cowboys 30
3. Sharks 28
4. Storm 26
5. Broncos 26
6. Eels 26
7. Rabbitohs 24
8. Roosters 22
2022 LADDER
Peter Kennedy
Hydraulic Hose Specialists
Ph: 4634 9911
Round 20 score 5
Progressive score 111
Andrew Hinton
Ph: 4632 3258
Round 20 score 4
Progressive score 89
Pat Weir MP
Member for Condamine
Ph: 4570 4100
Round 20 score 3
Progressive score 105
9. Raiders 22
10. Sea Eagles 20
11. Dragons 20
12. Bulldogs 14
13. Warriors 12
14. Knights 12
15. Titgers 10
16. Titans 8
Ross and Marnie
Ph: 4696 8240
Round 20 score 6
Progressive score 100
Tim Wicks
Black Toyota
Ph: 4691 1033
Chris Brameld
Phantom Freddy
NON-COMPETITIVE
Round 20 score 4
Progressive score 105
Michael Zuyderwyk
Highfields Discount Drugs
Ph: 4615 5600
Barry Robinson
Crows
Nest NEWS
Ph: 4698 1301
Highfields Police Ph: 4698 1108
Round 20 score 6
Progressive score 91
RESULTS - ROUND 20
Roosters 20 d. Sea Eagles 10
Storm 24 d. Warriors 12
Eels 34 d. Panthers 10
Raiders 36 d. Titans 24
Sharks 21 d. Rabbitohs 20
Tigers 32 d. Broncos 18
Bulldogs 24 d. Knights 10
Cowboys 34 d. Dragons 8
Round 20 score 5
Progressive score 116
Tigers
Round 20 score 5
Progressive score 94
Round 20 score 6
Progressive score 87
14 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - AUGUST 2, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
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Eels
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Storm
Eels
Rabbitohs
Panthers
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Cowboys
Knights
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Cowboys
Tigers
Raiders
Dragons
Bulldogs
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Broncos
Storm
Sea Eagles
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Cowboys
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Eels
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Roosters
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Eels
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Round 20 score 6
Progressive score 107
Broncos
Storm
Sea Eagles
Rabbitohs
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At the present time, Walking Netball is played
at Laidley, Chinchilla and in Brisbane.
Anyone interested in seeing it start up in Highfields
is asked to contact Liz Kusay phone 0429
033 482.
Raiders
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Tigers
Broncos
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Eels
Rabbitohs
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SPORT
CABARLAH LADIES: July 26 - Monthly medal,
stroke and putting for Carole Duncan’s trophies
also qualifying round for handicap matchplay. Winner
Janelle Kruse 69 net, runner-up Petae Frazer 74
net. Rundown Sue Hayes 75 net, Lynne McCleary
76 net, Lotte Pedersen 82 net. Putts Janelle Kruse 32.
Pins 5 Pro Pin Sue Hayes, 16 Division 1 Janelle
Kruse, 4 Division 2 Robin Mackenzie. Monthly
medal winner Janelle Kruse.
Congratulations ladies and thank you Carole. -
Pam Campbell
OAKEY: July 27 - Ladies 18-hole stroke in conjunction
with the first round of championships. Winner
of monthly medal and Division 2 Christine Little
76 net, runner-up Sheryl Barlow 77. Sheryl was Division
1 winner. Front 9 Dawn Bradford 18. Back 9
Kathy Fenton and Daphne Webster 15pts. Winner of
the putts Marlene Deans 27.
July 30 - Ladies 18-hole stroke in conjunction
with the second round of championships. Winner
Janice Little 70 net on count back, runner-up Joan
Fisk 70. Front 9 Christine Little 19, back 9 Daphne
Webster 18. NTP on 3 Marlene Deans and 12, donated
by Andrew King, Joan Fisk.
August 3 - Ladies 18-hole stroke in conjunction
with the third round of championships.
July 31 - Members 18-hole stroke in conjunction
with the second round of championships. Winner
Alan De Ross 71 net. Pins 3 Terris Muir, 8 Michael
Rietveld and 12, donated by Andrew King, George
Wright.
August 6-7 - Members 18-hole stroke in conjunction
with the August monthly medal. August 7
- Final round of the men’s and boy’s championships.
- Marlene Deans
PARKRUN
HIGHFIELDS: July 30 - Event 320. On a
beautiful winter morning, 30 people ran, jogged and
walked the course with two recording new personal
bests. Representatives of two clubs took part. Welcome
to members of the Highfields Meringandan
Running Group and to our visitors from Toowoomba.
Congratulations Pippa and Erin on your PBs.
The event was made possible by 11 volunteers,
Amy Evans, Di Tumbridge, Kym Murphy, Dick
Steel, Steve Donald, Geoff Ormiston, Graham Trigg,
Kylie Ormiston, Sally Steel, Elvee Brisbane and
Janeen Gibson.
Thanks vollies and thanks to those who have put
their name down to help in the coming weeks, It is
very much appreciated.
Highfields parkrun started on October 24, 2015.
Since then 2819 participants have completed 19,947
parkruns covering a total distance of 99,735 km,
including 3030 new personal bests. A total of 358
individuals have volunteered 3010 times. A random
fact - this coming Saturday, August 6, the parkrunner
who finishes 53rd will be the parkrunner who takes
our total distance completed to 100,000kms. So
come along and join us to see if this might be you.
Don’t forget your barcode!
Highfields parkrun is held every Saturday morning
at 7am at the Highfields Sport and Recreation
Park, Highfields. For information email highfields@
parkrun.com or message us via our Facebook page. -
Janeen Gibson
HOCKEY
TOOWOOMBA: A1 men: Norths 1 (Matt Tarlington)
drew with Rangeville 1 (Kane Bradford).
Red Lions 3 (Corey Guse, Nathan Case, Lachlan
Brownshaus) d. Newtown 0. Red Lions 5 (Dylan
Pember 2, Corey Guse, Brad Hobday, Josh Bidgood)
d. Newtown 1 (Andrew Ward). Norths 6 (Zac Gooderham
4, Kai Douglas, Matt Tarlington) d. Rangeville
3 (Kane Bradford 2, Karl Harland).
A1 women: Rangeville 4 (Katie Woolstein 3,
Tannah Hood) d. Norths 0. Newtown 1 (Torie Thies)
d. Red Lion 0. Newtown 2 (Lyndal Warrener, Torie
Thies) d. Red Lion 0. Norths 1 (Bailee Mogg) d.
Rangeville 0.
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: A grade: Perseverance 7: Shane
Murphy 3, Samantha Black 0, Darren Hagarty 2,
Shane and Sam 1, Shane and Darren 1 d. Whichello
4: Malcolm MacDonald 2, Grahame Knight 1, Rhys
Kelk 1, Malcolm and Graham 0, Malcolm and Rhys
0. Hampton 7: Ben Kahler 3, Kearin Macdonald 2,
Doug Shum 1, Ben and Kearin 0, Ben and Doug 1 d.
Bergen 4: Kurt Macdonald 2, Phil Reinke 1, Andrew
Patryarcha 0, Kurt and Phil 1, Kurt and Andrew 0.
B grade: Crows Nest 8: Peter Greaves 3, Kallum
Genrich 2, Jenny Pickering 1, Peter and Kallum 1,
Peter and Jenny 1 d. Highfields 3: Penny Hagarty
2, Lynda Georgenson 0, Loretta Kelk 1, Penny
and Lynda 0, Penny and Loretta 0. Cabarlah: Ned
Hagarty, Sandy Kahler, Lucien Goldie-Brown d.
Goombungee: Rob Shelton, Michael Callaghan,
Godfrey Davies. Cabarlah on forfeit.
C grade: Geham 5: River Smith 2, Chris Hayward
3, Anaiah Goldie-Brown 0, River and Chris 0,
River and Anaiah 0 d. Plainby 4: Allen Parsons 1,
Larissa King 0, Ed Pickering 2, Allen and Larissa 0,
Allen and Ed 1.
Pinelands 9: Hamish Genrich 3, Peter Morice 2,
Patti Bowman 2, Hamish and Peter 1, Hamish and
Patti 1 d. Haden 2: Sage Garnet 0, Travis Morice 0,
Geoff Darr 2, Sage and Travis 0, Sage and Geoff 0.
Final tallies for this round of fixture. A grade:
Hampton 6, Bergen 3, Perseverance 2 and Whichello
1. B grade: Cabarlah 5, Highfields 3, Crows Nest 3
and Goombungee 1. C grade: Geham 4, Pinelands 5,
Plainby 2 and Haden 1. - Samantha Black
GOLF
GOOMBUNGEE: July 28 - Men's single stableford,
club trophy. Winner Robbie McKewen
43. Approaches 1/10 Robbie McKewen, 8/17 David
Cass, 9/18 Peter Mullins. Ladies single stroke,
qualifying for grade matchplay - Gloria Scott trophy.
Winner Robyn Drowley 71 net on count back. Approaches
4/13 and 7/16 Ann Cass.
July 24 - Single stableford, club trophy. Winner
men Murray McLeod 36. Winner ladies Carmel
Cover 36s. Rundown Ann Cass, Royce Polzin, David
Csutt, David Schloss. Pin shots men 4/13 Rob
Mansbridge, 8/17 Bill Robertson, approaches 2/11
Greg Buckley. Approach ladies 2/11 Val Drowley,
6/15 Robyn Drowley.
Matchplay draw Greg Schull and Dave Lowe v.
bye, David Scutt and Matty Burgess v. Trent Peters
and Nathan Bonney, Nino Capuzzo and Dan Darlington
v. bye, Gary Herriman and Bill Robertson v.
Greg Buckley and Garry Shea.
Members draw: No. 46 Alan Reis. Not present.
Next week $50.
August 4 - Men's VSS, club trophy. Ladies single
stableford - club trophy. August 7 - Single stableford
- club trophy. - Murray McLeod
OAKEY SOCIAL: July 31 - Single stableford
on the back nine, with 32 players. Winner
Harry Wirth 27 points, runner-up Wade Bostock
26. Pins/approaches 10 Bob Costello, 11 over 60
Col Shields, under 60 M. Krahenbring, 12 Ian
McDonald, 13 Leonard Bartley, 14 Jason Lipp,
15 Mark Morgan, 16 over 60 JB and under 60 M.
Krahenbring, 17 Paul Jones, 18 Rex Dearling.
Long drives A grade B. Costello, B grade A.
Delaney, Over 60 P. Flynn.
Members draw: No. 13 Wade Bostock for $20
and was present.
Raffles 51 Brett McDonald and 92 Brian Kuhl.
August 7 - Three-person stableford on the front
nine with a 7am tee off. We also would like to
welcome Jason and Adrian Delaney to our club. -
Flynny/Macca
RUGBY LEAGUE
HIGHFIELDS: Round 15 saw the Highfields
Eagles make the trip to Clifton to take on the Wattles
Warriors on Sunday. Wattles are always a big threat
when playing them at home so the Eagles knew they
were in for a tough round. It was the Warriors “Old
Boys and Supporters Day” so they certainly had
the crowd behind them and a lot to play for on their
home ground.
It was a cold and windy day which played havoc
with all teams, especially the kicking game, but more
so for the spectators.
The Eagles under 19 men started our day off strong
with a dominant win scoring 9 tries to 1. Chad Lebsanft
was on the mark with his goal kicking, despite
the windy conditions, converting 7 out of 9, bringing
the end score to 50-6 over the Warriors.
This great start unfortunately wasn’t to continue
for the Eagles, with the reserve grade team going
down 30-12 and A grade also beaten by a stronger,
aggressive team on the day 25-6.
Under 19 men: Highfields Eagles 50 (Tries Bailey
Nash 2, Klayton Pickering 2, Declan Ryan, Luke
Cesari, Chad Lebsanft, Jai Purser. Goals Chad Lebsanft
7/9) defeated Wattles Warriors 6 (Tries John
Lazzaroni. Goals Matthew Wilson 1/1).
Reserve grade: Wattles Warriors 30 (Tries Mitchell
Duff, Warren Draper, Thomas Morris, Lachlan
Henry. Goals Thomas Morris 4/5) defeated Highfields
Eagles 12 (Tries Lachlan Kinivan, Brayden
Josephs. Goals Cory Haywood 2/2).
A grade: Wattles Warriors 25 (Tries Jackson
Green 2, Tyson Stevens, Kai Williamson-Duggan.
Goals Matt Duggan 4/4) defeated Highfields Eagles
6 (Tries Jarrod Lee. Goals Josh Fanning 1/1). - Sally
Haywood
Highfields Eagles under 19 player Bailey
Nash - Photos by Gerard Thom
Highfields Eagles under 19s Declan Ryan
and Lachie Hilton
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
CROWS NEST: July 27 - Social bowls was one
only for the brave. A couple of teams faced the foul
and frosty conditions ending up with the combo
of Kerry Lovell, Roger Haldane and Peter Warren
besting Ray Weis, Roy Bell and Paul McEwan. No
jackpot winners - better luck next week fellas.
The result of our second round of the 2022 pennant
on Saturday, July 23, was a loss to Pittsworth.
Thanks for playing fellas, but the opposition was
just too good for us. Results of pennants played on
Saturday, July 30 will be in next week’s column.
Members - please keep an eye on the club
noticeboard for Crows Nest’s team players each
week. Copies of the weekly home and away pennant
draw are available at the club.
July 24 - Crows Nest Tyre Service Afternoon saw
a win for Shane Case, Joe McDonald and Bev Melit,
with second place going to Daryl Fraser, Bill Perry
and Jess Brazier. Many thanks to the Crows Nest
Tyre Service for sponsoring another of our popular
weekend matches. Much appreciated folks!
August 7 - E and E Waste annual one-day carnival.
August 14 - Peadon Rural Day, August 21 - Crows
Nest Newsagency afternoon.
The annual general meeting of the Crows Nest
Bowls Club will be held on Sunday, August 14,
at 9.30am. All financial members are invited to
attend. Nominations for a position on the 2022-23
management committee are now open, and forms are
available at the club noticeboard.
The next management committee meeting is yet to
be scheduled. Remember, new members and visitors
are always welcome at Crow’s Nest - feel free to get
in touch with Gary Baker on bakescrowsnest@live.
com.au or on 4698 2197. Or, you could log onto our
website www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au
New members welcome! Whether you’re an old
hand at the game or someone who’s never picked up
a bowl before in his life, you’re absolutely welcome
at the Crows Nest Bowls Club.
Visit www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au to
learn more about us.
If you’re new in town, or just passing through and
looking for a friendly game on any Wednesday or
Sunday afternoon in future, simply ring the club on
4698 1450 before midday to get your name in on
time.
If you feel like a game on Thrifty Thursdays,
contact Jenni on 0417 797 449 before noon to
book a spot. You’re sure to be greeted with a
smile. GottaLoveBowls. - Gary Baker, secretary
Crows Nest Bowls Club
BOWLS
Champions of club champion fours
Winners of the DDLBA champion of club champion fours Sue McManus, Letitia Weir, Carol
Benson and Ann Jones, sub for Jules Johnson, from North Toowoomba
PAST PRESIDENTS: The next outing is at City
Golf Club on Monday, August 8, at midday. Raffle
G. Russell. Lucky door P. Harrison. Looking forward
to seeing you all there.
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: August 3 -
12.30pm: Wednesday social. Self or club selected triples
over 20 ends. Green fee $15 includes afternoon tea.
Names in by 11.45am please. Bar roster Bruce Humphrey.
Office roster BJ King.
August 5 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples format.
Everyone welcome. Green fee $15 includes light refreshments.
Be there or names in 8.30am. The ladies
quarterly meeting will follow bowls.
August 5 - 6pm: Friday night dinner and trivia night.
Two course dinner of either crumbed or battered fish,
chips and salad, chicken schnitzel, chips and salad or
beef schnitzel, chips and salad with dessert and tea/coffee
for the incredible low cost $18 per person Everyone
is welcome. Cyril Curgenven will host his hilarious trivia
competition after dinner. Names in the book please.
August 6 - 12.30pm: Pennants round 4 vs Pittsworth
at City. Teams for this round: Team 1 G. Healy (capt),
R. Zimmerle, D. Davis, and M. Robinson. Team 2 S.
Hazzard, J. Moulden, W. Tedford and D. Utley. Team
3 T. Ryan, BJ King, W. McMillan and R. Vosper. Club
uniform is required. Spare J. Stevenson. Please be there
by midday.
August 7 - 10am: Combined Presidents Day. Three
bowl, self-selected triples, mixed or otherwise. Green
fees $15 per player. 18 ends. Prizes out of the hat - winners
and losers. Winners $25 x 3 and Losers $15 x 3.
Total $120. Barbecue lunch will follow play. The board
is open for names. Bar roster K. Gleeson. Green-keeping
roster M. Bianchi.
August 9 - 1pm to 3pm. Coaching/practice/roll-ups.
All members are invited to come along and seek to improve
their game. Club coaches are available to help.
You just have to ask.
Competition call: 2022 club championship matches
drawn for play.
August 3 - 12.30pm: Mens fours B. Humphrey, D.
Utley, C. Clifford and H. Shepstone v. W. Tedford, S.
DDLBA: The DDLBA champion of club champion
fours played last weekend at Toowoomba
Club resulted in a win for the North Toowoomba
team of S. McManus, L. Weir, C. Benson and A.
Jones, sub for J. Johnson.
Runners-up were M. Gibbs, A. Coleborn, P.
Baillie and A. Gibbs from Millmerran, and equal
third T. Foster, L. Callaghan, K. Livingstone and
I. Brumpton from Drayton and C. McGuire, J.
Thomas, M. Zabel and K. Lee from Laidley.
The 2022 DDLBA pennant season starts on Saturday,
August 6 at North Toowoomba Club.
August 7 - The rescheduled DDLBA champion
of club champion singles start with a follow-up
day 2 on August 14.
August 13 - Pennant week 2 at Laidley Club.
August 20 - Pennant week 3 at West-Club
Toowoomba. August 20-21 - Qld v. NSW test series
Under 18. August 22-23 - Qld v. NSW test
series Under 25 and 40-59. August 27 - Pennant
week 4 spare. September 3 - Pennant week 5 finals
at Drayton Club. - Joyce McGeorge
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: Congratulations
Susan McManus and Jules Johnson, 2022
district champion of club championship pairs
winners.
Congratulations Ann Jones, Carroll Benson,
Letitia Weir and Susan McManus, 2022 district
champion of club championship fours winners.
Also, to Carroll Benson, good luck and good
bowling during the champion of club championship
singles to be played at North Toowoomba on Sunday,
August 7.
To those players representing the club for
pennants, on August 6 at North Toowoomba, good
bowling also. Remember BYO lunch.
Congratulations to the team of Lyn Mott, Del
Clark and Brenda Shea, winners of last Friday’s City
fundraiser.
Result of the recent annual general meeting of the
ladies section was that executive remain the same,
president Hazel Gscheidle, secretary Carroll Benson
and games director Val Mahony.
The annual general meeting of the North
Toowoomba Bowls Club is called for Sunday,
August 14, at 2pm.
All positions are vacant and nomination forms are
available at the bowls club.
Club shirts and jackets are now in stock for any
member wishing to purchase same. - Margaret
Graham
The annual general meeting is to be held September
12. Further details later. Please consider taking a
position on the committee so our club can continue.
- Karen Pratt
Cook, R. Vosper and P. Knee. Mixed pairs T. Ryan and
K. Ryan v. D. Lucas and S. Martin.
August 10 - 12.30pm: Men's triples final A. Young,
M. Bianchi and M. McMillan v. BJ King, K. Kelly and
T. Lewis. Men's fours S. Hazzard, J. Cosgrove, P. Harrington
and J. Stevenson v. R. Zimmerle, D. Davis, C.
Bowman and G. Smith.
August 17 - 12.30pm: Men's pairs D. Davis and C.
Bowman vs W. McMillan and H. Shepstone.
Results of play: Wednesday social: Graham Healy,
Jim Cosgrove and Graham Milsom. Friday's ladies
fundraiser: Played in perfect winter weather, it was
a great day with great company and bowling. North
Toowoomba team won the shield. The day raised over
$850 for the club. A special thank you to our sponsor
Burstows Funerals.
Saturday pennants Round 3 vs Norths 2 at Norths. A
big win to City 72 to 43, winning all three rinks. Graham
Healy’s team won 28-17, Steve Hazzard’s team
won 19-14 and Tony Ryan’s team won 25-12. Round 4
sees us at home against Pittsworth 2 this Saturday.
Sunday’s return Crows Nest and City Shield match
saw City Club take the Shield 177 points to Crows Nest
161. Special mention to the team of Sue Martin, Harry
Shepstone and Andy Watkins who won their second
game 33-1.
2022 club championship results:
Mixed pairs B. Humphrey (sub) and S Martin d. BJ
King and C Mason. Mens B grade singles final D. Utley
d. W. McMillan. Mens senior singles final T. Ryan d. R.
Zimmerle. Mens pairs J. Fisher and Grant Smith d. S
Hazzard and K. Kelly. R. Vosper and P. Harrington d. R.
Griffin and P. Knee.
Please look at your travel plans and use the away
board if you know you will be unavailable for play. If
you don’t and you are drawn to play, you will be expected
to play, sub or forfeit unless extenuating circumstances
exist. - Mick Bianchi
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