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Council seeks public helpto identify vehicleUNACCEPTABLE FOR PERSON OR ANIMALTO BE ATTACKED BY A DOGToowoomba Regional Councilis seeking public assistanceto identify a person who wasat a Darling Heights Park whena dog attack was reported onThursday, August 11.Video obtained from a nearbyhome security camera shows ablue dual cab ute parked nearThiess Park.The vehicle was driven awayafter the incident.The male driver left the scenewith three dogs.Anyone who saw the vehiclecan call the council on 131872 to provide information.The council is concernedabout the seriousness of thisattack and is keen to identify theanimals that were involved.BullsBull Ride$700 Prize moneyand $76 entryBull Ride Chute Out$500 Prize moneyNovice Bull Ride$300 Prize moneyand $50 entryU18 Junior Bull Ride$250 Prize moneyand $26 entry7-U12 Poddy Ride$150 Prize moneyand $18 entryIt is totally unacceptable inany community for a person oranother animal to be attacked bya dog.Dog owners have a responsibilityto maintain control oftheir animals in public areas.The council is continuing itsinvestigation into the incident.HorsesSaddle Ride$500 Prize money and $65 entryBareback Ride$500 Prize money and $65 entryNovice Ride$300 Prize money and $48 entryEntries Close: Thursday, August 26 at 6pmEntries to: Central Entries (07) 5499 1700Call on:Wednesday, August 24 10am-2pmor Thursday, August 25 2pm-6pmCulvert replaced on Kingsthorpe-Haden RoadUpgrading of a major culverton the Kingsthorpe-Haden Road(between McDonalds Road andKann Street, Haden) is expectedto be completed by October2022, weather permitting.Toowoomba Regional CouncilInfrastructure CommitteeChair Cr Carol Taylor said theproject was originally due forcompletion in April however dueto an historical find - an earlystone and timber culvert structure- and ongoing wet weather,completion has been delayed.“A project milestone has recentlybeen reached, with trafficswitched over from the easternFrom thePresidentCulvert work on Kingsthorpe-Haden Roadside to the western side of theroad, allowing works to progresson the eastern side,” Cr Taylorsaid.“The culvert replacement projectwas jointly funded by theAustralian Government’s BridgesRenewal Program Round Fiveand the council. The project willhelp to improve drainage androad safety.“Thank you to the communityfor your patience while thecouncil completes this importantculvert upgrade.”For further information pleasephone Council on 131 872 oremail yoursay@tr.qld.gov.au.Greetings to all. I have just completed my first full month in the newrole of President of Highfields Chamber of Commerce! It has been a greatexperience thus far and I’ve been able to learn even more about the greatcommunity and business community we have here in Highfields.A little bit about me...Where I grew up: ToowoombaHobbies: Cycling and water coloursPets: Boo and TeddyFun Fact: I love riding my scooter to workBusiness: MET Phys - Allied Health Hub in Highfields, offeringPhysiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy and othersupport services.This month: Our morning networking event where we heard from SandyBoardman and the Nolan’s Block. The resilience that their group has wascertainly an inspiring start to our morning.Up and Coming: The committee has been quite active this month withthe organisation of the Highfields Industry and Schools Dinner. This is apartnership with Highfields Chamber of Commerce and the Departmentof Employment and Small Business Training (DESBT). This is a greatopportunity to connect our high school community with businesses that wehave in our area. We are still looking for a couple more sponsors for thosewho are ready to inspire. Contact details are below.Next Month: We hear from speaker Isaac Moody and his ability to thrivethrough COVID in the hospitality industry.We look forward to establishing the Highfields Chamber of Commercefurther into our region as a voice to aid business’ in our region. If you’d liketo come along to one of our Networking Events, go to our website at https://highfieldschamber.com.au/ to find out more.Welcome to new members:Richard Garner - Toowoomba Christian CollegeKate Venables - Catholic Care Social Services, ToowoombaDoug Allen - Hampton Real EstateYours in business, Sarah MengelPresident, Highfields Chamber of CommercePresident@highfieldschamber.com.auCr TAYLORProject milestoneConcertto supportchaplaincyThe Wilsonton UnitingChurch Hall is holding a VarietyConcert on Saturday, August 27.The hall is on the corner of Torand North Streets, Toowoombaand the concert starts at 1.30pm.All monies raised help supportSchool Chaplaincy.The concert includes music,dancing, bell ringers, bush poets,ukulele ensemble, singersand a re-enactment of Banjo Paterson’sGeebung Polo Club.This is the third concert to beheld after the great success ofprevious events.Entry fee of $10 includes afternoontea and all the fun of avariety concert.For all enquiries phone Loison 0488 775 859Car CleaningProducts10%discountStore Stock OnlySee in store for detailsSale ends September 4HIGHFIELDS AUTOMOTIVE SPARE PARTSHIGHFIELDS AUTOMOTIVE SPARE PARTS SHOP 5 / 2 Highfields Road. Phone 4615 5774 - OPEN 7 DAYSSHOP 5 / 2 Highfields Road. Phone 4615 5774 - OPEN 7 DAYS8 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - AUGUST 23, 2022To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
49th Toowoomba Swap Meet TOOWOOMBA SWAP 2022Toowoomba ShowgroundsSat 3rd - Sun 4th September 2022Operated by the Darling DownsVeteran & Vintage Motor ClubDarling Downs Veteran and Vintage Motor Club display on Saturday, September 3.After recent postponements,the Darling Downs Veteran andVintage Motor Club is excited towelcome swappers to the 49thToowoomba Swap Meet.This year’s swap meet will beheld at the Toowoomba Showgroundson the weekend of Saturday,September 3.Toowoomba Swap Meet publiclyofficer Pat Murphy said theannual event was usually heldon the first weekend of Februarybut the club now would continuewith the new September date.“I have been with the swapmeet for about 40 years and it’sgreat to see this event will continueon,” he said.“Swap meets are great placeswhere people are able to meetlike-minded people and may finda great bargain.“I know I will be on the lookoutfor parts for a ‘33 Plymouth.”The Toowoomba Swap Meetis the biggest event of its kindorganised by a single club inAustralia and has attracted morethan 10,000 people to the eventfor many events.Vendors from all over Australiawill travel to the showgroundswhere they will beselling a variety of wares fromantique items, clothing, car partsand more.Mr Murphy said the event hadbeen held at many venues aroundToowoomba since the first swapmeet was held at Hampton Streetat Glenvale in 1973.“The Toowoomba Showgroundsis the ideal site for theswap meet because there areplenty of undercover sites forvendors and attendees,” he said.“While internet trading hasaffected swap meets around theworld, it can’t replace the personaltouch of interacting withvendors in person.“Swap meets are a great wayfor people to meet like-mindedpeople to gather information,and purchase new and secondhand items.”The Darling Downs Veteranand Vintage Motor Club has alsoorganised vehicle display on theSaturday.The Toowoomba Swap Meetwill begin on Saturday, September3 at 6am with admission being$15.Admission on Sunday, September4 is $5 and fathers accompaniedby one of their childrenaged 13 and under will beadmitted free.• For more information aboutthe Toowoomba Swap Meet visittoowoombaswap.com- Sean White• Vehicle Display on Saturday• 1750 sites• Cars, Motorcycles & parts forsale• Tools, Antiques, Collectables,Models• Something for everyone• Parts pickup available• No dogsAll ticket types (siteholders, campers, turnstile) can bepurchased online at toowoombaswap.comTurnstile tickets also on sale at the event- cash or EFTPOSSecure your dream lot.Expressionsof Interestnow being taken.First release lot range - 650m 2 to 1178m 2Ph 0455 512 666 | wirraglen.com.auTo advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - AUGUST 23, 2022 - 9
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