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Connecting communities HIGH COUNTRYToowoomba North to the base of the Bunya MountainsSeptember 6, 2022 4615 4416FREERecommended price $1if sold in newsagenciesherald@highcountrynews.net.auPhone: 4630 2150Fax 4630 2600Email: sales@toowoombamowercentre.com.au• Hustler • EFCO • Bushranger• Masport • Craftsman• Shindaiwa • Rover • Cub CadetCollect & DeliveryWe also repair and Service Golf CartsProud to be HIGHFIELDS RESIDENTS3 Sowden Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4350www.toowoombamowercentre.com.auSchool celebratesJondaryan State School captains Akishia Hernandez and Ruby Regan cut the commemorative cakeat the school’s 150 year celebrations. Report next week. Photograph – Sean WhiteCommunity outrage overtree clearingPages 2 and 3Doesn’t anybody care?Page 2Antique Heritage Fair & MarketLike shopping at anold style DepartmentStore?DON’T MISSTHIS!September 17 | 8am - 4pmSeptember 18 | 8am - 2pmAdmisson: Adults $8, Pensioners $6 Children Under 14 years FREEVisit: www.aussiefairs.com
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Study looks at impact
on koalas
On Sunday, September 4,
Roots and Shoots, the youth
program of The Jane Goodall
Institute Australia,visited Crows
Nest to discuss and view the
local koalas, paying particular
attention to the impacts of the
future developments on our local
koala populations.
The team consisted of koala
researchers, environmental and
conservation scientists and policy
makers.
They will be joined by members
of Crows Nest Community,
Queensland Koala Crusaders
and experienced local koala
spotters. - Sandra McKay
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Oakey high school reunion
The annual reunion for past Oakey High School students will be
held this Saturday, September 10. The Oakey Rockers invite past
students to join them in the Jondaryan Room at the Oakey RSL from
10am to 4pm. Admission is $15 and includes a lucky door prize
entry.
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There will be a change of venue for the Crows Nest Garden
Club meeting this Saturday at 1.30pm.
The venue will be St Matthews Parish Hall in Esk Street.
Please bring your own cup and ideas for next year’s program
The floral art display will be “Spring Time.” Visitors are welcome.
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Council has a lot to answer for
CLEAR FELLING ON REIS ROAD
I so agree with the item in this week’s Herald about the tree clearing
on Reis Road.
The trees opposite our house were ‘nesting trees’ for several species
of birds, and I do believe that this was pointed out a year or two
ago when comments were asked for, before any work was started.
The birds are all very confused as they had already started to build
for this year’s nesting.
I thought wildlife was protected in this State? Obviously not. If
you want to pull down trees to widen a road that really does not
need widening.
There was also a native bees nest in one of the trees, which, when
it was felled, landed ‘nest down’, so any bees that were still in the
nest could not get out, and those that were out could not get back in.
The council has a lot to answer for.
I am quite disgusted at the way this has been handled. - Ann
Bentley, Highfields
Doesn’t anybody care?
Come sunset this evening we’ll have nowhere to go.
For this part of God's garden is the only place we know.
Watching our homes in the beautiful giant gum trees
come crashing down
Is truly a sickening and frightening sound.
Some of the wildlife will not survive.
Even if help and care does arrive.
We the birds and animals are now considered homeless
For just like the homeless people
We have nowhere to call home and no place to live
This lovely peaceful area of Highfields
is now sadly gone forever
And this act of destruction so hard to forgive.
Unforgiving - Dianne and Errol Luck
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Council responds to community land clearing outcry
The recent destruction of
trees at Highfields highlights the
official persecution of farmers for
clearing trees, and the seeming
liberty of Toowoomba Regional
Council and urban developers to
clear fell whatever they want.
There is a growing awareness in
the community that the regulations
under which Toowoomba council
operates are hypocritical and
can only lead to the dumbingdown
of the Highfields area to
more treeless urban sites, where
developers allow just enough
backyard space for a few exotic
shrubs.
They are knocking down the
very trees that make Highfields
and neighbouring escarpment
areas, the attractive and desirable
locations they are.
If farmers did this, they would
be prosecuted.
So where is the fairness?
Are the trees on agricultural
land of great value and the trees
on urban land of no value?
The State Government and the
Council should put a value on the
trees that will be bulldozed for
suburbs.
The expanding urban areas
of South-East Queensland
responsible for the destruction of
forests, trees, habitat and fauna
A petition was started last
week in response to the latest
land clearing at Reis Road in
Highfields, in a bid for tree protection
laws for the Toowoomba
Region.
Birdlife Southern Queensland
Darling Downs convenor Scot
McPhie started an online petition
on Change.org on Wednesday.
By Friday morning, more
than 850 people had signed the
campaign in support of the cause
with the goal being extended to
1000 signatures.
Residents were outraged at
the sight of trees being felled on
the block of Lot 1 RP177108 on
Reis Road on Monday, August
22
İn response to the public criticism,
the Toowoomba Regional
Council stated that there were
no local laws that restricted land
clearing.
After community backlash at the sight
of recent land clearing at Reis Road, Highfields,
the Toowoomba Regional Council
said the assessment of the development was
considered on the overall benefit to the community.
Land clearing on the property block of
Lot 1 RP177108 on Reis Road in Highfields
started on Monday, August 22, with many
residents expressing their anger on social
media.
Toowoomba Regional Council Planning
and Development Committee chair Cr Megan
O’Hara Sullivan said the removal of
trees along Reis Road and Barracks Road
was required to allow the existing road infrastructure
to be upgraded to an appropriate
standard in line with the council’s Planning
Scheme. She said the subdivision was approved
in 2018 before the Callitris Baileyi
was listed in the State Government’s database.
“The assessment of the subdivision in
2017/2018 considered the overall benefits of
the development for the community and any
impact that the development would have on
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and flora, are out of proportion
with whatever farmers have been
accused of.
The urban areas are major
destroyers of koalas, but the
authorities seem to blame farmers
for this.
The approach is likely to be,
“while ever someone else has
preserved some trees, I’ll knock
mine down”.
And much of the areas that
farmers seek to clear contain trees
much less valued or more widely
located than the big attractive and
increasingly rare forests along the
escarpment.
Continued clear felling for
urban development is producing
housing blocks just like any other
bare lots, having relinquished
the attractions of the escarpment
areas.
Yes, Toowoomba Regional
Council rightly says the
development was approved in
2018 and the decision was legal
and met all Council and State
Government regulations.
Yet, the council seems
incapable of visualising the future
of the Highfields and escarpment
areas, and developing creative
plans on how to combine the best
of the environment and the best of
urban living.
Petition for stronger tree protection
Mr McPhie said this lack
of tree protection laws put the
Toowoomba Regional Council
behind the other councils in the
South East Queensland.
“Mature trees offer important
food and shelter for many animals
with many cavity nesting
birds nest only in hollows that
are a few hundred years old,” he
said.
“It’s not sufficient to knock
down mature trees and replant
small shoots as it will take one
to two hundred years for these
plants to offer the same kind of
resources to animals.
“Planning laws need to be
reformed to mandate the protection
and retention of mature
trees and the planning of housing
development around them.”
Petition signer Helen Gooderham
said land clearing was necessary,
however, does not need
to be fully cleared.
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existing trees located both within the Reis
and Barracks Road reserves and internal to
the site,” Cr O’Hara Sullivan said.
“Under the current urban zoning, the subdivision
is code assessable and normally
would not require consideration by the full
council.
“Approval was granted for the clearing of
vegetation on land under Stages 1 to 3.
"Proposed Stages 4 to 6 of the development
will be subject to further assessment
against the Planning Scheme, and the Planning
Scheme desire for the development to
TRC needs to create new urban
development plan
Why can’t the council create a
new urban development plan, and
recommend the State Resources
and Environment departments
allow its introduction?
Does Toowoomba Council have
a conscience about the matter?
If a developer’s application
ticks the boxes, Council managers
seem to recommend the action
to Council (they operate under
regulation) and generally Council
approves the project.
This makes them yesterday’s
thinkers, unwilling or unable
to lead the way with the State
Government’s and Council’s
rules to implement changes
that will satisfy members of the
community, and make better use
of a living environment for which
Highfields and many other areas
of Toowoomba Region are noted.
The saying, “if you keep doing
the same thing, you will keep
getting the same result …”
We are not talking about
radical greens living in trees, but
there must be creative ways of
replanning our suburbs so that
urban settlement and natural
beauty can co-exist. But that’s
probably too hard for most.
Highfields could be a showplace
of modern, environmentally
sustainable development.
But until then is seems, the
thinking of the council permits
more clear felling, bare building
blocks, and the destruction of our
forests and everything that lives in
the forests.
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avoid or minimise clearing of
the remaining vegetation.”
Tree clearing is not restricted
under the Toowoomba Regional
Council’s Local Law or an operational
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Cr O’Hara Sullivan said landowners
may clear vegetation on
their property without seeking
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New chapter for Highfields library
The countdown for the official opening of the
new Highfields library is on.
With the new facility opening on Monday, September
19, Toowoomba Regional Council Environment
and Community Committee Portfolio
Lead Cr Tim McMahon said the council was in
the process of relocating items from the existing
location to the new facility.
“It’s exciting to see we are almost ready to open
the new facility which will be home to a library,
customer service centre and community meeting
rooms,” Cr McMahon said.
“Our team is completing the final touches on the
building and to ensure everything is ready to go on
our first day, staff have begun moving resources.
“While not officially open until September 19,
residents can now borrow and return books from
the new building, as well as access the public computers
and free Wi-Fi.
“Although these services will be have been
available from September 5 at the new library,
some technology and facilities, including the community
rooms, won’t be available for the initial
period.
The current library closed its doors on August
29 to enable the remainder of the books and equipment
to be moved to the new facility.
“We thank the community for their patience and
co-operation during this process and hope they are
as excited as we are about the new facility.”
To find out more, contact the council on 131 872
or highfieldslibraryproject@tr.qld.gov.au.
The project is funded by the Australian Government’s
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure
Program and Council’s Pandemic Response
Investment Program.
• Highfields library official openig Monday,
September 19
Students and leaders mingle at industry showcase
Nearly 100 people attended
the inaugural Manufacturing
Industry Showcase event held
at Burke and Wills Hotel in
Toowoomba on Friday, August
26
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October is recognised as Mental Health month throughout a
number of Australian states. Here in Queensland, we celebrate
Mental Health Week between 8-16th of October. Mental Health
week is an annual awareness initiative that promotes individual
and community mental health and wellbeing and boosts the
awareness of mental illness prevalence within the community.
Mental health refers to one’s psychological, emotional and social
wellbeing. It influences the way we think, feel and act. It impacts the
way we process stress, make choices and interact with others. Mental
health is important throughout all stages of life and influenced by
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Research suggests exercise is beneficial for managing poor mental
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improve your mood. It is an excuse to get outside, reducing feelings of
loneliness and isolation and put you in touch with other people. Regular
exercise is proven to reduce stress and symptoms of depression and
anxiety contributing to helping achieve recovery from mental health
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brain, improving memory and protecting you from injury and disease.
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Enterprise, and sponsored by
JRS Manufacturing Group,
gave students from Wilsonton
State High School, Toowoomba
Grammar School, St Joseph’s
College, St Mary’s College,
TAFE and the Australian Industry
Trade College the opportunity
to hear from representatives
from key manufacturing businesses
about future career opportunities.
TSBE Health and Education
general manager Jaden Frame
said. TSBE was launching a new
series of events aimed at giving
students and their parents more
information about career opportunities
in local industries - in
this case in the manufacturing
industry.
“The first in this new series
focused on manufacturing but
subsequent events will focus on
different career areas, such as
health, construction and agriculture,”
he said.
Boeing Defence Australia
production capability leader
presented some insights as a
keynote speaker, talking about
the ground-breaking MQ-28A
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Industry Showcase event. Photograph contributed
Ghost Bat project which will be Academy.
school in the Toowoomba region
assembled locally at the Wellcamp
Following that, students were each year, events like this are
Aerospace and Defence able to engage with represen-
very important,” Mr Frame said.
Precinct.
tatives from local businesses “We want to find every opportunity
to inspire this cohort to re-
Attendees then heard from including Obadare Group, JRS
JRS Manufacturing Group CEO Manufacturing Group, Russell main locally to take up exciting
Jasmin Riddle about the innovative
Mineral Equipment and Wag-
careers.
approach being taken to ners.
“It will play an important role
skilling the next generation of “With more than 1,700 students
in contributing to the region’s
workers through the JRS Skills
graduating from high skills
solution.”
Goombungee hall steel stumps
280 WOODEN STUMPS REPLACED
The Goombungee hall has been upgraded
in the past 18 months, replacing
wooden stumps with steel adjustable
stumps, pictured, which was very much
needed.
With 280 stumps replaced, the work is
complete and the hall is now a solid building
with the help of grants and funding.
A Community Gaming Foundation
grant obtained by Bryan Matthews and
Lorraine Richter and help from Breanna
from the council was for $35,000. A further
grant of $60,000 was obtained from
Federal Rebuilding Regional Community
with the help of Bryan and Gary.
This funding paid for the re-stumping
and other work such as two new stoves
and upgraded electric wiring. Thanks to
Scott Myers, Barron Building and Kings
House Removers and D.A. Smoothy for
their time and quoting for the re-stumping.
This would not have taken place
without their help.
As the upcoming elections are to be
held in September, we would like to encourage
more interested people to join
our hall committee. Some new blood and
younger people to keep the hall alive.
The hall is over 100 years old and we
hope it is there for another 100 years. -
Bryan Matthews
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QCWA celebrates century
The Queensland Country
Women’s Association will celebrate
100 years in Toowoomba
in late October.
QCWA members, friends,
partners, sponsors and guests
will descend on Toowoomba for
celebrations at the Goods Shed
from Wednesday, October 26 to
Thursday, November 3.
The week starts with the
QCWA State Exhibition of Creative
and Practical Arts on Saturday,
October 29.
The doors to the expo will be
opened by Toowoomba Region
Mayor Paul Antonio and QCWA
State President Sheila Campbell
at 8.30am.
The expo will showcase the
talents and versatility of QCWA
members and friends and will
present to the public a diverse
range of local artisans.
Admission to the exhibition is
free and open to the public from
8.30am to 4pm on the weekend
of Saturday and Sunday, October
29 and 30.
QCWA State Exhibition of
Creative and Practical Arts coordinator
Phoebe Mitchell said
the organisation was excited to
be offering demonstrations and
workshops over the two days.
“Our members and a number
of our exhibitors will be running
cooking, handcraft, patchwork,
floral art, knitting and crochet,
sewing and of course Country
Kitchens workshops and demonstrations,”
she said.
“We have also been fortunate
to secure the assistance of Tinker
Art Toowoomba who will be
running specialist workshops.
“Booking for the workshops
run by Tinker Art will be through
their website so book online to
ensure you don’t miss out.”
The QCWA will hold a gala
dinner to celebrate 100 years on
Saturday, October 29.
The event, being held at Picnic
Point, will be a time to celebrate,
reflect and socialise.
Members, their families and
friends will also be experiencing
some of the variety of events
and places in and around the
Toowoomba Region, including
on Monday night October 31,
attending the Rep Theatre and
two bus trips which have been
organised for the weekend.
The annual State Conference
of members and delegates will
be held at the Empire Theatre
starting with the official opening
ceremony on Monday morning,
October 31, and run to Wednesday,
November 2.
Members and delegates from
all over Queensland will attend
the conference..
Over the three days, QCWA
members will be involved in
association business with the
presentation of annual reports as
well as debating resolutions.
The resolutions presented are
submitted by member branches
and divisions covering subjects
such as health, transport and
agriculture and once adopted
become the focus of the associations
networking and lobbying
for change and improvement
over the next 12 months.
Fairholme 60 year reunion
A 60-year reunion will be held for the Fairholme
College class of 1962 on Saturday,
October 22 at Zack’s Restaurant, Burke and
Wills Hotel, Toowoomba starting at 11am.
All are invited and are welcome to bring
along memorabilia.
Please RSVP by Saturday, September 17 to
lynnandrobyn@bigpond.com or theadear@
bigpond.com
A tour of Fairholme College is being organised
and anyone wishing to join in is asked to
meet at the Boarding House at 10am.
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Gardeners visit Kleinton property
Highfields Garden Club members’ recent
gathering was held in the garden of Brian and
Pat Good in Kleinton.
Brian, a former orchardist, gardening service
operator and hardware manager, spoke about the
five-acre property, describing the changes he and
Pat had made since their move to the acreage.
Brian now operates a tool sharpening business
and some club members brought tools to book
for this service. Brian and club members later
wandered among the citrus orchard where he
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discussed his management of the citrus trees and
answered questions. Pat also informed members
about the different plantings.
As well as the citrus and nut trees the garden
has areas of native trees and shrubs, including
many grevilleas, tree lined avenues with bulbs
in flower, vegetable gardens, rustic garden art,
shade house and abundant birdlife.
Several members brought plant cuttings and
bulbs to the meeting to share. - Michelle Kay,
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Top honours to Ray White Crows Nest
Geoff Trost and the team at
Ray White Rural Crows Nest
had all their hard work recognised
last month at the Ray
White Rural Annual Awards.
The ceremony was held at the
Gold Coast on the weekend of
Saturday, August 8.
About 2800 Ray White agents
from Australia, New Zealand
and Indonesia came together
to celebrate the achievements
of the Ray White group for the
2021/22 financial year.
All the members from Ray
White Rural Crows Nest was
named as a finalists over five
different categories.
Mr Trost said the team had
worked hard to support their clients
over the last financial year.
“Everyone here at Ray White
Crows Nest have worked extremely
hard to make sure our
landlords and tenants are fully
supported, our vendors and buyers
receive the very best service,
and that we have a positive impact
in the community,” he said.
“It’s a huge honour to be rec-
Sarah Thorpe, Betty Cox and Susie Campbell at the
Ray White Rural annual awards
ognised and awarded for our
hard work and dedication.”
Ray White Crows Nest’s
awards: Geoff Trost, Top 5 -
Clients Choice Awards, Sarah
Thorpe, Top 10 finalist - Property
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Acland - Mined land good for farming
AS GOOD AS MOST PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND
Can mining coal in the Acland
area, leave the land in better
condition that it was when New
Hope Group started mining in
2002?
The answer is probably, yes.
The New Acland mine project
has already completed stages
1 and 2 covering thousands of
acres.
This land has generally been
through a rehabilitation process,
earning for owners Acland
Pastoral Company, awards for
their work.
Should New Acland mine
receive a water licence to go
with its recently granted mining
licence for the mine’s Stage 3,
this land reclamation process
will continue.
And there is no doubt that the
soil that has been mined and, can
become as good as most other
prime agricultural land.
During the restoration of
Stage 1 and Stage 2, work done
by two pasture consultants and
the agricultural science section
of USQ showed that returning
the mined land to profitability
was quickly achievable. Soil
profile pits showed pasture root
penetration to at least a metre
quickly occurred, the soil was
fertile, and produced beef cattle
at a rate equivalent to or better
than local standards.
Early criticism that mined
land would never be the same,
was wrong. Rather, it’s probably
better. The life and fertility of
a soil depends on many things
including not just its structure,
but its organic matter, nutrient
profile and very importantly,
microbial life. And all soils can
be improved.
Some of the best Darling
Downs soils could be described
as dead because of the use of
chemicals and lack of microbial
life which contribute to the
fertility and structure of a soil in
multiple ways. A feature of the
regenerated land is that small
native trees have grown-up of
their own accord. - Miles Noller
The 2022 Lions Club of Highfields North Eastern Downs Charity
Show and Shine will be held once again on Sunday, September 18.
This annual event started in 2015 as an activity in the Highfields
area coinciding with the Carnival of Flowers. It is held at the Cabarlah
Showgrounds on the Sunday of the Carnival Parade weekend.
The Show and Shine is open to all vehicles.
There are more than 60 trophies available to be awarded this year
covering cars, rods, motorcycles and trucks.
There is even a trophy this year for the best EV or hybrid. It’s
never been awarded before, so if you own an EV or hybrid you could
be the inaugural winner.
The popular $500 prize award and Perpetual Trophy will once
again be made to the best represented club.
Lions Club vice-president Geoff Jarvis said “This popular event
attracted about 180 competing vehicles in 2019.
“It was held in 2021 and about 120 vehicles attended. We expect
to grow back towards pre-Covid levels this year.”
Entertainment on the day will be provided by International DJ
Krazy Kevin. He was twice voted UK Personality DJ of the Year
before moving to Bahrain drive time radio and most recently to
Toowoomba.
The gates open at 8am for competitors. Entry cost is $15 for a car,
which includes the driver and one passenger.
Gates open at 10:00 am for the public. Entry is just $5 per adult
Among pasture on rehabilitated land at Acland are Andy
Scouller, wash plant and mobile maintenance manager, local
farmer Peter Kuhl, and New Acland mine manager Dave
O’Dwyer
Highfields Lions show and shine
Competitors at the 2019 Highfields Lions Show and Shine
and children under 12 are free. The awards presentation will start at
about 2:00 pm. Entry is via the Shostaki Road entrance (the Cabarlah
markets car park).
Oakey Chamber
welcomes Acland
approval
MINE LIFE UNTIL 2029 and
260 ADDITIONAL JOBS
The Oakey Chamber of
Commerce has welcomed the
approval of the mining lease
for Stage Three of the New
Acland coal mine.
For more than a decade,
New Hope had sought the
mining lease for Stage 3 at the
Acland mine which saw hundreds
of jobs lost when mining
at the site stopped on November
26, 2021.
Queensland Minister for
Resources Scott Stewart announced
the approval of the
third stage on Friday, August
26
Ȯakey Chamber of Commerce
vice president David
Cooper said the approval was
a positive outcome for the
Oakey business community.
“The approval has been
something the Oakey Chamber
of Commerce has been chasing
for many years,” he said.
“There have been a number
of businesses in Oakey that
have struggled with the stagnation
of the Stage 3 approval.
“We have seen cafes and
pubs close down with the stalling
on the approval. Now that
it has been approved, we hope
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The approval of Stage 3 is
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260 additional jobs.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 7
LIVING HISTORY with MAX and PAM BAKER
Maintaining Cooyar branch railway line
By RON GRAFTON
Dad (John Grafton) was a fettler. He maintained the
Cooyar branch line between Oakey and Acland. The rest
of his gang of four lived in Oakey.
Each morning they would Budda-Budda out to Sabine
railway house to pick Dad up for the day’s work.
The Budda-Budda was a four-wheeler which they
started by pushing as they ran alongside.
The driver would hold the decompression lever down
and when they were up to speed he would close the
valve and they would all jump on board.
He took sandwiches for lunch and the gang boiled the
billy for tea. They ate their lunch under a white canvas
tent fly.
The work varied from replacing rotten sleepers, levelling
sunken sections of line to keeping weeds off the
line. The work was all carried out by hand.
Dad was entitled to a railway concession when he
took his annual holidays.
Any other time we had to pay to travel by rail.
Dad owned a 1926 Essex-Six car with a rag hood.
We went to town once or twice a month for Mum (Ethel
Grafton) to do the shopping.
Our two cows grazed on 18 acres made available by
a neighbouring farmer, Walter Hausler. It was my job to
milk the cows.
We had a separator to produce our own cream and a
butter churn which my mother used to made butter.
The butter was kept in a cool safe which was covered
in damp hessian.
Later we had a kerosene refrigerator.
We had a wood stove in the kitchen. Mum heated her
irons on the stove when she ironed our clothes.
"We heated a drum of water on the stove at bath time.
I did the gardening around the house as a kid and always
had a vegetable garden. Mum helped.
Water was a problem so we recycled all the water.
In flood time a torrent two feet deep would flow under
the house.
In 1941, my five year old brother, Stanley was bitten
by a snake and died. There were no telephones so by the
time he got help it was too late.
He is buried in the Toowoomba and Drayton Cemetery.
Eunice and Vera Hausler tried to comfort me.
Walter Hausler took me to the Greenwood Lutheran
Church to try to make me a better person. I walked to
school on school days. Later I had a push bike
I have memories of two Greenwood school teachers.
Joe Bennett was a cranky old bastard but he had a lovely
wife. Ken Thomas was a good teacher but could eat onions
like other people eat apples.
One of my tricks was putting horse hair in the teacher's
cane while he was away at lunch.
When we got the cuts the cane would split.
We played tennis, cricket and football at school. I was
fairly good at tennis and played social games against
adults at the Greenwood School court on weekends.
I guess I wasn’t all that bright at school. I was the only
pupil at Greenwood School who wasn’t a farmer’s child.
This was a real problem for me as Calf Club Day approached.
Exhibition gardens in
bloom for Carnival
SIX GARDENS OPEN SEPTEMBER 16 TO 25
Two new gardens will join this
year’s line-up of the Toowoomba
Exhibition Gardens, displaying
their picturesque gardens
and raising money for charity.
The Toowoomba Exhibition
Gardens will showcase the talents
of gardeners from Highfields,
Blue Mountain Heights,
Kearney Springs, Middle Ridge,
and Cotswold Hills from Friday,
September 16 to Sunday, September
25.
This year’s showing sees Le-
Anne Judd, and Lesley and Michael
Conway join others who
participated in the 2021 exhibition.
Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens
secretary Val Peachey said
it was fantastic to have more
gardeners come on board for the
charity event.
“It has been hard to get more
people to participate so we
asked around and LeAnne and
the Conways agreed to join in,”
she said.
“We are noticing more and
more visitors coming here to
look at the established gardens
which is great.”
The Toowoomba Exhibition
Val Peachey - Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens secretary
Gardens raises money for a variety
of charities each year.
This year’s charities are Hope
Horizons, AEIOU, Base Services,
Life Flight, Anglicare and
RFDS.
Ms Peachey said all money
raised over the course of the exhibit
would be pooled together
where it would be equally divided
among the chosen charities.
The Toowoomba Exhibition
Gardens can be found at:
• 5 Fern Dve, Kearney Springs
• 2 Blue Meadow Court
Blue Mountain Heights
• 4 Glencoe Court
Middle Ridge
• 15 General Gordon Court
Cotswold Hills
• 5 Horizon Court, Highfields
• 11 Horizon Court, Highfields
Admission is $5 for one garden,
$10 for three and $20 for all
gardens.
For more information visit
toowoombaexhibitiongardens.
com. - Sean White
I didn’t have a calf to groom and train to lead in the
parade.
Charlie Huey came to my rescue by making one of his
Jersey calves available on loan.
I prepared my calf for judging day. Oscar Wheeldon
was the judge.
My Jersey took his eye and I was awarded the blue
ribbon, making the other kids very cranky that an outsider
had taken the prize.
When I was 10 or 11 years old I would ride my bicycle
six miles into Oakey and go to the pictures at the
Olympia Theatre.
Bill and Alec Pentecost rode their horses.
We left the bicycle and horses in Brideson’s saleyards
and walked across to the theatre.
I started work when I was eleven years old working
for Christy Schull milking 40 to 50 cows, day and night,
seven days a week.
There were other chores too, plus I attended the Devon
Park School on school days.
I can remember Norm Ehrlich sitting at the Sabine
siding near the model L-railway wagon.
This was a double decker wagon used to transport
sheep or pigs.
On Tuesdays Norm had the job of booking in the pigs
for the K.R. Darling Downs Bacon factory in Toowoomba.”
We moved to Cooyar and then, when Dad became unwell,
we moved to Upper Yarraman. After Dad became
crook I put my age up to get a driver’s licence.
Ronald Noel Grafton
Max Bacon Photo
The legal age was 16 years
and I was only 15 years. I had to
support the family. (Ron Grafton
February 17, 2017).
Footnote; Ron Grafton was an
interstate truck driver for J. L.
Pierce. He is retired.
Twenty artists exhibit their
challenges at Esk Gallery
When members of Artists of
Crows Nest started out in early
January this year, 20 weeks
seemed like a long time to commit
to a weekly task but with 20 artists
signed up and 20 identical A5
journals distributed, the first challenge
was eagerly awaited.
Each week’s challenge was
known only by the two organizers.
When the first task, Mark Making,
went out, it was accompanied
by a short poem penned on
a whim and aiming to add some
lighthearted fun to ease the pressure
some were feeling.
Week two also had a verse and
so on and so on until all 20 were
delivered with accompanying
verse created specifically for the
weekly topic.
As the images arrived back for
collation, it was exciting to see the
different results achieved from the
same set of instructions.
This variety of interpretation
became a feature throughout the
following 19 tasks as every artist
put their own twist and personal
style onto the A5 page.
Weekly tasks covered the elements
of art, different mediums,
styles and subject matter.
The feedback was overwhelmingly
positive with comments
like - learned so much - out of
Mill of green fields - oil painting
by Stacey Blinco
my comfort zone - really enjoyed
pointillism and can we do one
next year?
The participating artists used
the experience and knowledge
gained through the challenge tasks
to shape their final work.
While some may not have
strayed too far from their familiar
style, all have shown influences.
Each artist has written about
their response to the challenge
and in particular the parts that had
shaped their final work.
This personal statement is displayed
beside the work along with
the artist journal which is creatively
covered.
Weekly poems are also on
show.
The exhibition of these works
opens in the Glen Rock gallery in
Esk on Saturday, September 3 and
will be on show until October 5.
The official opening and meet
the artists is on Saturday, September
10, from 10.30am to 1pm.
- Pam Shipman
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CHRISTIAN COMMENT
Minds - great, average
and small
A famous quote by Eleanor
Roosevelt says: Great minds
discuss ideas, average minds
discuss events and small minds
discuss people.
This quote is not a neat box, as
we all discuss all three at different
times as well as other topics.
The thing to ask ourselves is;
what is predominant in our own
conversations?
If an honest listening to what
fills our own discussions, reveals
that we fall into the small minded
category; then how can we
change that?
Remembering that talking
about people covers ourselves,
as well as others.
It’s easy to get caught up in
bringing both others and ourselves
into our conversations,
as that is where we ‘live’, so to
speak.
We are well aware of the accomplishments
and failures of
our own life, and often we can
view others through the lens of
those experiences.
Talking about others, both
positively or negatively, can often
be tainted by viewing them
through the lens of our own bias
and opinion, which comes from
what we have experienced in life
ourselves.
Can this be a problem? Or is it
just part of life?
There are various adaptations
to the phrase ‘walk a mile in another
man’s shoes,’ but basically
it is an admonition not to judge
or criticise others when you
have no idea what has shaped
their life, thoughts, words and
actions.
Talking about others, especially
in a negative way, has a
name. It is called ‘gossip.’
Or, as the Bible terms it, a
‘tale bearer.’
The original Hebrew language
reveals that this term includes
the meaning of someone who is
a whisperer, a slanderer, an informer
and someone who goes
about telling tales.
Upon some self examination,
if we find that we do not yet fall
into the category of having a
great mind, or even an average
one according to the quote; there
is, as always, help to be found in
the Bible.
Philippians 4:8 says this: “Fix
your thoughts on things that are
true, honest, just, pure, lovely
and of good report. If there be
any virtue, and if there be any
praise, think on these things.”
Dear God, please help me to
improve the quality of my mind
and my conversations.
Help me to focus on the good
things mentioned in this verse.
In Jesus name. Amen.
• Contributed by John 15
Christian Fellowship, Crows
Nest. Contact: David Hiscock
0448 982 919
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The Highfields Eagles senior
men’s teams are all still in the
running for a grand final bout after
some eventful rugby league
over the weekend.
The Eagles secured a vital
home ground advantage for the
elimination finals round but after
the downpour of rain on Friday
night, Kuhls Oval wasn’t up to
the task with too much water not
draining away.
The games were moved to
Glenholme Park at Brothers
in Toowoomba where the rain
stayed away for most of the day
but presented some slippery,
cool conditions.
The Eagles Reserve Grade
kicked off at 4.30pm against the
Valleys Roosters.
They looked confident and
keen to redeem their loss from
last week and it showed, as soon
as they took the field, that they
meant business.
The Eagles put on their first
points in the early minutes of the
game.
After some good shape play,
halfback Cory Haywood hit
strong running Lachy Thom on
the left who powered his way
over for the first try of the game.
Thom went over again shortly
after and really put Valleys on
the back foot.
The Eagles were determined
and wanted the win more, running
in eight tries.
It was never a doubt with the
Eagles, dominating the entire
game, they took the win 44-6 in
what was a professional performance
in a do or die game.
They now take on the Gatton
Hawks at Clive Berghofer stadium
in a bid to make the grand
final.
After the stellar performance
by reserve grade, the A Grade
Eagles were determined for the
same result but knew it would be
a very tough match against the
Goondiwindi Boars.
The Eagles A graders like to
do it the hard way, starting off
very slow and letting Goondiwindi
dominate and force errors.
They were down 18-10 at
halftime and didn’t seem to be
flowing well.
The second half saw the rain
start and the Eagles find their
form, putting on two converted
tries.
With ten to go, Highfields
were up 22-20 and the crowd
was going wild.
Everyone was on the edge of
their seats with every touch of
the ball.
In the last 30 seconds, Goondiwindi
were on a roll and sent a
pass out wide for the winger to
score in the corner and potentially
snatch the game.
Ironically, just as the 2022
grand final finished with these
two teams, the pass was called
forward and this time, Highfields
took the win, shattering
last year’s premiers.
The Eagles will now take on
Gatton Hawks in the major semi
to make the grand final.
On Sunday the under 19s
headed to Gatton where to play
the Hawks. Gatton are tough to
beat at Cahill Park as a home
ground advantage is always a
bonus in finals games.
The winner of this game
would go straight into the grand
final with a week off.
It was always going to be a
good battle but the Hawks were
hungrier on the day.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Finals still in sight for Eagles men
Highfields Eagles reserve grade celebrations
They came out powerful, with
a determination and grunt that
was hard to match.
The Eagles had a good first
half and were still looking confident
going into the break but the
Hawks were relentless.
With a few injuries taking a
toll on Highfields, Gatton ended
too strong, booking a grand final
spot with a 28-14 win.
It will be a big day for Highfields
at Clive Berghofer stadium
with all three men’s teams
playing for the last spot in the
grand final.
The 19s will play Warwick
Cowboys while reserve and A
grade will both take on the Gatton
Hawks in what will be a great
day of quality rugby league.
RESULTS:
Under 19: Gatton Hawks 28
(Tries Cooper Liston, Shoneton
Karapen 2, Kaden Buhse,
Hayden Dunn, Noah Shepley.
Goals Kaden Buhse 2/6) defeated
Highfields 14 (Tries Raul
Cesconettono, Dulamai Wightman,
Chad Lebsanft. Goals
Chad Lebsanft 1/2)
Reserve grade: Highfields
Eagles 44 (Tries Lachlan Thom
2, Tyson Klingberg, Blake Appo,
Braden Josephs, Jordan Klingberg,
Declan Nicholls. Goals
Cory Haywood 6/8) defeated
Valleys Roosters 6 (Tries Riley
Burns. Goals Joshua Hancock
1/1)
A grade: Highfields Eagles
22 (Tries Conor Nolan, Brenton
Clement, Joshua Quinlan, Jake
Brauer 2. Goals Cory McGrady
1/4) defeated Goondiwindi
Boars 20 (Tries Luke Buckle,
Connor Clement, Christopher
Woodbridge, Geoffrey Prince.
Goals Christopher Woodbridge
2/4). - Sally Haywood
Chair’s summary
Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee
The 16th meeting of the Gowrie to Calvert Community Consultative Committee
(formerly the Lockyer Valley Community Consultative Committee) was held at the
Grantham Butter Factory on Tuesday 16 August 2022.
This Chair’s summary provides an overview of the Committee meeting.
The Committee meeting minutes will be published on the Committee webpage
following preparation and endorsement by the Committee Chair.
The meeting was chaired by Simon Warner and attended by five of the eleven local
community representatives, appointed as members of the Committee. Six apologies
were made by committee members.
Thirteen observers also attended the meeting.
The Chair welcomed members and observers and delivered the Acknowledgement
of Country.
Prior to the formal agenda commencing, the Chair invited a representative of the
Locker Valley Regional Council to update the Committee on the Council’s view on
the Inland Rail project and their request to minimise impact on communities in the
Helidon to Calvert project area.
During the meeting there were five presentations prepared by Australian Rail
Track Corporation (ARTC). The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Delivery
Specialist gave members an overview of the Helidon to Calvert project’s Request
for Additional Information from the Queensland Coordinator General.
The Request for Additional Information seeks further information to include in
the revised draft EIS, including additional studies and describe any changes or
refinements to the project by the proponent. ARTC will undertake additional field
work, update the applicable draft EIS chapters and submit a revised draft EIS,
which once accepted, will be publicly notified.
Updates were provided on the Helidon to Calvert and Gowrie to Helidon projects,
Cultural Heritage walkovers, Social Performance achievements, Skills and Training
programs, community engagement involvement and Stakeholder Engagement.
Actions from the previous meeting were addressed and closed out:
– Recruitment of new CCC members – nominations closed on 30 June 2022,
nil applications received, the Chair will move forward with existing committee
– Formal response to CCC regarding ARTC’s receipt of EIS submissions
distributed to members
– Presentation on the Toowoomba Surat Basin Enterprise Supplier Portal
– deferred to the next meeting.
The committee minutes will contain detailed information and be available on the
Committee webpage in due course. The specific date and location of the next
CCC will be advertised once determined. Please contact committee members if
you have queries you want raised at the next meeting.
Member details are listed on the Committee webpage inlandrail.com.au/lv-ccc
Simon Warner
Chair
Contact us
1800 732 761 inlandrailqld@artc.com.au ARTC Inland Rail, GPO Box 2462, Brisbane 4001
inlandrail.com.au
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Something a little different at this year's Carnival
TEXTILE ARTISTS FROM RICH AND DIVERSE
CULTURAL HERITAGES
If you are looking for something a little different
at this year’s Carnival of Flowers, the Darling
Downs Textile Artists Group’s ‘downSIZE’ exhibition
might be for you!
In a world where sustainability has become a
catchphrase and community a thing of the past,
you are invited to join us as we explore petite,
pretty and practical textile art - a practice steeped
in history from a time when community was all
you had and sustainability the only way of life.
DDTAG is a group of locally and internationally
recognised textile artists who come from rich
and diverse cultural heritages.
However. we all share the common language of
community and the drive to create.
Explore different mediums and discover the
tactile and fascinating world of petite art - some
wearable, others useful in daily life.
Browse the unique and limited edition offerings
at ‘downSIZE’ for that special memento of your
visit to the Carnival of Flowers.
Dive deep into each artist’s representation of
‘Flourish’ - a word with diverse meaning - this
year’s Carnival of Flowers theme.
• The exhibition runs from September 17 to 20
at The Glennie School drama room at 246a Herries
Street. Entry is free.
THIS
AUGUST-
OCTOBER
Tactile and fascinating world of petite art
Weather doesn’t deter Brett Forte Cup
Last week’s rain provided the perfect conditions
for a day of rugby as the Queensland Police Service
and the 7th Signal Regiment clashed for the
Brett Forte Cup.
Hundreds of rugby fans came to the Highfields
Sport and Recreation Park on a rather wet Saturday
morning to watch the two teams compete
for the cup and five other teams play for the Brett
Forte Super 10s Memorial Challenge.
The first match saw the police and the army take
to the field with the 7th Signal Regiment taking
home the win 15-0.
After the Brett Forte Cup, five teams from the
QPS, the regiment, Highfields Redbacks and sponsors
competed for the inaugural memorial challenge
in a round robin competition.
QPS Sergeant Trevour O’Neil said despite the
poor weather in the morning it was great to see the
community come out and support the event.
“Everyone is enjoying the event, the wet weather
has provided a great field and all the players are
having a ball,” he said.
The proceeds from the event were donated to
RACQ Life Flight Rescue and Shaunagh House.
7th Signal Regiment Sergeant Mick Lawrence
said it was an honour to be invited back for a great
day of rugby.
“It was a lot closer than what we thought it
would be. The wet weather provided an even play-
QPS Sergeant Trevour O’Neil, 7th Signal
Regiment Sergeant Mick Lawrence and QPS
Senior Constable Jo O’Neil - Brett Forte
Cup – Sean White photo
ing field in the first half but we started to break
away in the second,” he said.
QPS Senior Constable Jo O’Neil said everyone
involved were grateful of the support from the
sponsors who helped make the event possible. -
Sean White
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Rural fire services adopt simplified rating system
Rural fire services across the country
have adopted a new system to identify
fire conditions to help them and the public
prepare.
The new Australian Fire Danger Rating
System that was implemented on
Thursday was the result of collaboration
between state emergency services agencies
and the Commonwealth government.
Rural Fire Service South West Region
bushfire mitigation manager Steele Davies
said the new system was a simplification
of the previous one.
“It’s a new system that is simplifying
what the old system was.
During Black Saturday bushfires in
Fire season
preparations
After several prominent rain
events this year, the Rural Fire
Service is urging landholders
not to become complacent as
we move into spring.
Since November, 2021, there
have been seven flood events,
bringing a large amount of rain
to the Toowoomba Region.
Rural Fire Service South
West Region bushfire mitigation
manager Steele Davies,
pictured above, said it was
important for property owners
to keep up to date with preparations
for fire season.
“With the amount of rain
over the last two years, there
is a lot of grass growth which
has been cured off with recent
frost,” he said.
“At a burn a fortnight ago,
we were looking at fire running
across atop of the grass which
was underlying with water.
A CONSISTENT APPROACH AUSTRALIA-WIDE
2009, there were changes to the rating
system to increase it to catastrophic and
each state has a different way on how they
presented the fire condition,” he said.
“All of the states and territories have
worked together for four years to come
up with a consistent approach.
Regardless whether you are at Port Arthur
or Port Douglas, or Broome to Bega,
everything will be the same.”
Changes to the system have reduced
the classifications to four which are:
moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic,
with an off function to indicate no fire
danger.
“We’ve got people doing a range of
“Just because it’s wet underfoot,
doesn’t mean fire can’t go
across - something important
for people to keep in mind.
“People need to be wary that
fire doesn’t start when they’re
using cutting tools, welding
equipment or slashing their
property.”
In the lead up to the warmer
months, Mr Davies is calling
for landowners to begin their
preparations in regards to fire
plans.
“We’ve already seen a lot of
vegetation growth and we’re
expecting a lot more coming
into spring,” he said.
“It’s the opportune time to
have a discussion with the local
brigade or fire warden if you’re
interested in planned burning
to get rid of unwanted vegetation.
Now is the time to do it.”
- Sean White
works within a number of different industries
where the fire danger rating can have
an effect so it’s just simplifying the system
so people can either look it up online
or see a road sign to find their local fire
danger rating,” Mr Davies said.
“The technology that drove the old
system was based on two types of vegetation:
forests and grass. This one takes
in eight different types ranging from
spinifex (out on the edge of desert and in
the desert), grassland, forests, pine, hinterland
and taking in consideration with
tropical landscapes for stakeholders up
north and more.”
There will be other components of the
new system with a fire danger viewer
and a fire behaviour index that will be
accessible for local services to utilise in
decision making during a fire seasons and
events.
All the signs of the former system will
be updated to the Australia Fire Danger
Rating System with the Highfields sign
out the front of the Highfields Fire Station
to be placed on the New England
Highway.
“The fire danger rating system will
provide another avenue for the public
to be aware of what their triggers are to
help them prepare their bush fire survival
plan,” Mr Davies said. - Sean White
Steele Davies - Rural Fire
Service
Quilters raise funds for Emerge Youth Services
At the launch of the Toowoomba
Quilters Club’s annual charity
art union, members heard about
Emerge Youth Services from the
organisation’s passionate CEO
and founder, Jen Shaw.
Emerge was founded in 2017
to provide on-the-job training,
mentoring and practical life
skills for disengaged and at risk
youth.
Emerge Youth Services will
be the beneficiary of proceeds
from the club’s 2022 art union.
Penny Hamilton, chair of
Emerge board of directors also
spoke about her role with the
Emerge organisation.
Jen and Penny have inspired
members to start selling tickets
in the quilt art union where the
prize is a beautiful queen bed
quilt valued at approximately
$3000.
Members who sell a book of
tickets go into the draw for a
bookseller’s prize.
Tickets will be available at our
Quilt Exhibition from Septem-
Toowoomba Quilters Club exhibition convener Janice Becker, Emerge board chair Penny
Hamilton, Emerge CEO Jen Shaw, and TQ member and
maker of the art union quilt Ferne Callow.
ber 17 to 23 at a new venue, the
Toowoomba Community Baptist
Church, 100 Glenvale Road.
For more exhibition details,
search www.facebook.com/TQ-
ClubInc or phone the convener
Janice Becker 0409 634 272. We
look forward to welcoming you
at TCBC.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 11
Family recognised for show involvement
Three members of the Byers
family were presented with life
membership at the 114th Oakey
Show by patron of the Show Society
Kathie Lange.
All three members have been
dedicated volunteers of the show
movement for approximately 40
years each.
George and Geoff have followed
in the footsteps of their
grandfather Ted Biltoft who was
chief ring steward in the horse
ring for many years.
The boys assisted Ted in the
ring until his retirement and in
later years George became chief
ring steward himself, with the
assistance of Geoff who was also
president for some years.
As a teenager, Judy participated
in the stud beef section showing
cattle and announcing.
In the intervening years, she
Mrs Alex Peters, 2022 Oakey Rural Ambassador, who
officially opened the 114th Oakey Show.
OAKEY SHOW 2022 - Ann Lomas reporting
has held the executive positions
of treasurer, vice president and
is currently in her fifth year as
president.
Kathie Lange, Patron, Judy Byers, President, and George and Geoffrey Byers
Team penning event winners
A very successful team penning competition
was held at the Oakey Show with 116 runs and
10 teams advancing to the finals which commenced
at 5.30pm.
The winning team of B. Hay, K. Hay and E.
Hay, from Brigalow, pictured above with judge
Barry Standing, penned 2 head in the time of
1.10 in the finals.
Results: First B. Hay, K. Hay, E. Hay, second
R. Hall, R. Law, K. Law, third K. Bond,
S. Bond, N. Teirney, fourth B. Hay, K. Hay, E.
Hay, and fifth B. Deane, K. Hay, B. Hay
Each team of three can enter twice and an individual
can compete six times.
Oakey Team Penning is designed as a fun
filled day for all the family with many teams
comprising wholly of family members.
Where will we meet?
Cafes & Restaurants
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Capture the food tourism
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HIGHFIELDS
CROWS NEST
Grand Old Crow Hotel
Address 32 William Street
CROWS NEST
Phone 4698 1108
OPEN
7 days
Located 30 minutes north of Toowoomba, the newly
renovated Grand Old Crow Hotel still has that great
country style atmosphere. Enjoy a meal in the air
conditioned bistro. Being a family friendly hotel,
we have a great kids room with games to keep them
entertained. Want to stay for the night - we have 10 air
conditioned rooms for your convenience.
HIGHFIELDS
GOWRIE JUNCTION
Gowrie One Stop
Convenience Centre
Address 29 Old Homebush Road
(at the roundabout)
GOWRIE JUNCTION
Phone 4637 0076
OPEN Mon-Thurs 5.30am - 7pm
Fri
5.30am - 7.30pm
Sat-Sun 7am - 7pm
Takeaway food and meals, convenience groceries and
fuel. Check out the Gowrie Lazy Dinner Meal menu.
KINGSTHORPE
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and be featured
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Directory online
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Savour This Eatery
Address Abbie Lane
10522 New England Highway
HIGHFIELDS
Phone 4615 5829
OPEN Tue-Fri 8am to 2pm
Sat 7am to 2pm
Sun 8am to 2pm
Our menu will tickle your taste buds. Come and
try the old favourites like our Eggs Benny and
mouthwatering steak burgers and ever changing
specials. With our selection of freshly prepared
cakes, slices and goodies, you’re sure to find
something you love.
The Cabinet Highfields
Address Plaza Circle
(near Highfields Discount Drugs)
HIGHFIELDS
Phone 4615 5099
OPEN Mon-Fri 8am to 3pm
Closed Sat-Sun
Mouth watering food, beautiful coffee and
friendly service!! Inside and outside dining.
Airconditioned. Family owned and run. Coffee,
housemade goodies, all day breakfast and lunch.
Gowrie Hotel Motor Inn
Address 6-12 Kingsthorpe Haden Road
KINGSTHORPE
Phone 4630 0277
OPEN
Lunch Mon-Sat 12 to 2pm
Dinner Mon-Sat 5.30 to 8pm
Pizza available all day Mon-Sun
Country style hotel offering great country
sized meals. Daily specials $12.50. Bookings
appreciated but walkins always endeavoured to
be accommodated.
Want your Cafe or Restaurant featured here? Contact Ann at the High Country Herald ~ 4615 4416
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OAKEY SHOW 2022 - Ann Lomas reporting
Exhibitors: If you don’t have anything Australian made, bring it
along anyway. All displays welcome.
You won’t want to miss this one folks! This will be our biggest show ever!
Held over 3 spectacular days jam-packed full of things to do and see for all ages!
Jo Lossberg announces the team penning events
GENERAL INFORMATION
Further event details including information for Exhibitors, Sponsors, Trade Inquiries and
related contracts please refer to the website at www.qldheritagerally.com.au or contact us
at kdvmc2022@gmail.com or PH: 0447 198 687, 0434 074 340 or 0419 027 002.
Follow us on Facebook for the latest event news: www.facebook.com/QldHeritageRally2022
Taking Exhibitor Nominations/Bookings from May 2022
Please download Exhibitor Registration form on the Website.
Jada Eather, 11, of Oakey shows her skill
with the hula hoops
Cooyar sisters, Caitlyn and Pumba Anderson
on Rory and Izzy in the T-shirt fun day
Morgan Pastoral Pty Ltd
Positions Vacant
Morgan Pastoral is a family owned and operated beef cattle and farming
business. Our properties are in the Moola/Quinalow district, and include
Kurrawong and Whaka Feedlots.
We are seeking people to join us in the following roles:
# Stockperson (incl. paddock and feedlot)
# Machinery operator (truck, bobcat, tractor)
# Feedmill and Feedtruck operator
If you would like more information or to submit your application, please contact
0400 961 618 or send to info@morganpastoral.com.au
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 13
HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Nitrogen – An essential nutrient for life
Like carbon, water,
and numerous other
‘elements’, nitrogen
cycles throughout the
environment, converting
from one chemical
form to another via
physical and biological
processes.
The largest pool of
nitrogen is in the atmosphere,
which is 78
per cent N 2 a dinitrogen
gas.
For living things
such as plants to be
able to use atmospheric
N it needs to be ‘fixed’
(converted to a different non-legume
chemical form).
The production of
urea fertiliser is an example
of an industrial
process of fixation
which combines hydrogen
(from a petroleum
or natural gas source)
with nitrogen by using
Ravensbourne district field day
WEED MANAGEMENT
Control of lantana and other weed
infestations.
Equipment and techniques
Saturday 17th September
2.00pm - 4.30pm
Corner of Perseverance Hall Rd,
Palmtree Road, Palmtree.
– Follow signs –
Then discussion and refreshments at
Perseverance Hall
Ravensbourne
and District
Landcare
TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET
Harristown Saleyards, Monday, August 29, 2022
Restocker steer calves sold to strong
competition, with trade weight feeders
also selling to strong demand.
• Bulls reached $2358
• Small yarding cows sold to $2097
• Trade weight heifers A/c R & C Sharp sold for
$1919
• Trade weight steers A/c CM Wells sold for
$2299
• A line of Angus X heifers A/c Des Childs,
Nanango sold to $2174
Booking for next week includes 90 mixed sex
Droughtmaster x weaners.
DESCRIPTION
Heavy Steers
Cows
Heavy Heifers
Bulls
Feeder Steers
Restocker Steers
Restocker Heifers
Yarding: 180 Change: -22
Weight
500-700kgs
520+kgs
>400kgs
>600kgs
400-500kgs
200-280kgs
200-280kgs
Range
c/kg
302
280-306
422-454
250-290
402-554
496-558
418-448
Bobby Calves
Average
c/kg
302
296
437
270
485
528
433
Change
c/kg
-10
+6
-27
-8
+39
-49
+16
Grass Eaters $440-$760 Beef x Dairy $360-400 Dairy $65-$200
Prime Pork
Prime Bacon
Sows
Group
NIL
NIL
$200
Weaners $138
Pigs
high pressure and high
temperatures.
This is therefore a
high energy use process.
Biological processes
that fix nitrogen are:
lightning strikes and the
activity of diazotrophs
– symbiotic or free-living
bacteria.
Rhizobia are a generally
well known example
of a symbiotic
bacteria.
These bacteria form
a relationship with
legumes and a few
plants
whereby they produce
ammonia, and the plant
provides carbohydrates
for the bacteria, usually
within a root nodule.
Gently dig up a clover
plant, shake off excess
soil and look for
nodules on the roots.
Registration: Don Groves
0437 978 035 or
rdlandcare@gmail.com
Prime Light Bacon
Boars
Forward Stores
Suckers
NIL
NIL
$202
$100
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
Travis Bulmer - Cattle 0436 397 013
Rural Products, 397 South St, Tmba 07 4636 8888
If they are a pink colour
they are alive and
functioning.
This is a much cheaper
and more efficient
way to add nitrogen to
your soil; all you need
to do is observe!
The role free-living
micro-organisms play
in fixing nitrogen is
less-well known.
Dig up a non-legume
plant such as a milk
thistle or rye grass,
gently shake off excess
soil, and look at the root
system.
Do the roots remind
you of dreadlocks?
If so, the rhizosphere
is healthy and functioning
as nature intended.
If the roots are bare
and clean with little soil
surrounding them, the
soil needs you to help
create a healthy ecosystem.
Azotobacter is an example
of a free-living
(outside of a plant) organism
which naturally
converts atmospheric
nitrogen to ammonium,
I took this photo
some weeks ago, a few
months after some big
summer rainstorms. By
my judgement, this is
pretty handy soil. Great
soil for growing crops
in, to basically help
feed the world.
Marcia Smith
BAppSc (Agronomy)
Stubble is a key to zero or minimal till
NEXT SALE
Saturday
September 17 – 10am
Rocky Dip Yards, CROWS NEST
Early Bookings:
15 Charbray steers 12-15mths
10 Angus steers 12-15mths
10 Santa x steers 12mths
15 Angus steers 8-12mths
15 Angus heifers 8-12mths
5 Angus x heifers in calf to
Droughtmaster bull
10 Mixed steers and cows
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.
If you have cattle, book early for advertising
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then releases it into the
soil where plants are
able to make use of it.
Like symbiotic bacteria,
free-living nitrogen
fixing bacteria are
supplied by nature at
no charge.
All they require is a
healthy soil and functioning
ecosystem.
A healthy soil is one
that provides the same
basic things you require
as a human to be
healthy.
By PAUL McINTOSH
Industry Development Agronomist - Northern region
For Pulse Australia and the Australian Herbicide
Resistance Initiative
Invariably, when I do
my Weedsmart talks, I
usually recall the early
adoption days of zero
or minimal tillage for
important reasons like
increased moisture infiltration
rates, improving
soil structure and
Your local agent
Shelter (structures
and infrastructure),
food (energy and nutrition),
water (not too
much or too little), and
air (oxygen, carbon, nitrogen).
This article is a brief
overview of part of the
invariably I mention
retaining the topsoil on
our farming paddocks,
particularly the sloping
ones.
Retaining those previous
crops stubble or
stalks/leaves/roots is a
key part of our zero till
or minimal till practices.
All these intentions
and information
is probably old hat to
many of us in the agronomy
and farming game.
However, what is not
really acknowledged is
how much topsoil can
be lost in the years of
these heavy storm rainfall
patterns.
Researchers have
calculated over many
years of a local South
Queensland paddock
trials, that in these bare
or non-stubble retained
The nitrogen cycle, combining natural and industrial processes.
entire cycle.
There is much still
to understand about the
micro-organism world
and the critical functions
they play in the
wellbeing of our environment
and agricultural
systems.
cultivation blocks, that
an average of 60 tonnes
per ha per year can be
lost down the hill in
the gullies, streams and
creeks that transverse
our landscape.
Consider these facts,
that you can approximately
assume nearly
2000 tonnes in soil
weight over one hectare
(10,000 sq metres)
down to a depth of 10
cms (4 inches).
So, losing only 60
tonnes per ha per year
is not real big deal you
say??
Apologies, as I do
not agree with “it is not
a big deal” sentiment
possibly considered by
some.
With nearly 8 billion
people in the world, this
one metre (3 feet or so)
of good arable topsoil
spread over some various
productive parts of
earth, needs to be capable
now, and into the
future, for sustainable
food production. And
reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale
Sale Date: August 29, 2022 – 181 yarded
Numbers remained close to last weeks yarding.
Feeder types and weaner cattle made up of the
majority of the yarding only a handful of Export
lines were yarded. The market remained fully firm
from previous sale. Overall quality improved which
reflected in sale results. Export results remained close
to last week’s Toowoomba sale. A fair panel of buyers
were in attendance with a good supply of restockers.
reporting on Dalby Cattle Sale
Sale Date: August 31, 2022 – 5202 yarded
Numbers increased slightly this week to a yarding
containing larger western consignments. The market
remained fully firm with last week’s improved results.
Export prices varied at times depending on breed and
condition. A larger line up of bullocks were on offer
this week selling to 440.2ckg. Trade feeder steers
sold to slightly better rates with strong competition
from feeder operators. Weaner cattle held strong with
restocker strength in both the steer & heifer drafts.
Heavy Cows -- 398.2ckg – Heavy Bulls -- 368.2ckg –
Bullocks – 440.2ckg – Heavy feeder Steers – 534.2ckg
-- Trade Feeder steers – 640.2ckg – Weaner Steers
750.2ckg – Trade Feeder Heifers – 534.2ckg.
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Based on my experience
and basic knowledge,
when it comes
to the nitrogen cycle,
I have no doubt the
Erosion scene after a 2022 heavy rain event
the topsoil is invariably
the best.
Now this photo
attached shows some
terrible erosion of this
high quality Darling
Downs soil to give you
an idea of soil loss from
one large rainfall event.
Weed control used
to be fairly simple with
our mechanical implements.
However, as you
can see by this photo,
using mechanical implements
can lead to
lots of soil loss at critical
times.
So, our Australian
farmers and agronomists
turned to this zero
or minimal till farming
system in the early
1980s, retaining stubble
or plant material above
ground, to be just like
our pasture or grass
paddocks and nearly
eliminate this soil loss
occurrence.
Now, not one ounce
of blame attached here
to this farm for using
steel tynes or discs on
this occasion.
However, it was a
great photo opportunity
for myself, to bring
facts, figures and visual
impacts into why our
zero or minimal tillage
farming systems, using
herbicides like Glyphosate
is so very important.
If we could predict
the weather systems
natural biogeochemical
cycle with bacteria
and living plants as the
factory is the most efficient,
best value, and
least costly (especially
to the environment).
I also believe we can
produce enough food
with much less industrial
produced nitrogen
being applied to the
soil.
much more accurately,
then farming would be
productive and much
easier, I believe.
Moving along from
these important dates
and facts of using more
herbicides over the last
4 decades to control
weeds or plants out of
place, is that we now
have what our farming
fraternity calls herbicide
resistance.
No one’s direct fault,
however these annoying
weeds are developing
a resistance (non
control in other words)
level to all manner of
herbicides or modes of
action. So your world
class Aussie farming
fraternity is changing
and inventing new
weed control practices
again, to obtain successful
weed control on
and around their farms,
without losing precious
top soil down the water
courses.
To summarise this
farming system story, is
that Glyphosate is still
a very important herbicide
for world food
production and soil retention.
We just need to implement
tips and tactics
promoted by myself
and the WeedSmart
Big 6 team to control
non-productive plants
out of place, that we call
weeds.
14 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
Burenda Station, Augathella - birth place of writer's grandfather
After travelling to Kent and
Sussex England some years
ago to see where my maternal
great grandparents William Edward
and Mary Anne Humphrey
(West) met and married, I’ve had
a strong desire to visit Burenda
Station at Augathella, the place
where my grandfather Ernest
Stephen Humphrey was born on
January 1, 1889.
During a recent outback
Queensland trip, this desire
came to fruition.
William Edward and Mary
Anne Humphrey arrived in
Moreton Bay Brisbane aboard
the Duke of Devonshire as free
settlers on April 8, 1883.
Since their arrival, William
had worked as a gardener in
Brisbane and Westbrook before
moving to Burenda Station.
My grandfather and his three
older siblings William, Naomi
and Mabel lived at Burenda
Station for three years with their
parents until around 1892.
The family eventually moved
to a farming property William
and Mary had purchased in 1897
at Wellcamp near Toowoomba.
They owned this property
for 43 years before retiring to
Toowoomba.
They had reared nine children
at Wellcamp.
Unfortunately, their oldest
child William aged three died in
Brisbane on November 28, 1889
from sunstroke, depression and
exhaustion.
In 1907 when my grandfather
Ernest Humphrey was 18 years
old, he left the family property in
Wellcamp to pursue droving in
the Charleville district and North
Comongin near Quilpie.
With a team of aboriginal
drovers, he moved many flocks
of sheep for around three years.
By Jenny Hockings (Gersekowski)
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND TRIP
On April 8, 1912 he married
my grandmother Katharina Riethmuller
and worked in various
jobs until they purchased a farm
in the Bongeen area in 1925.
In 1938 they purchased further
land from Jondaryan Estates.
They mostly farmed sheep,
cattle and grain but had also
farmed dairy cattle and pigs.
Ernest loved his horses and
also bred greyhound dogs for the
new owners to train for racing in
Toowoomba.
In 1954 they retired to
Toowoomba. They had reared
five children including my
mother Mavis.
He had many droving stories
to tell his family in later years.
The aboriginal menu for the
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
evening meal was snake and goanna
cooked in the coals of the
campfire.
Ernest politely refused their
generous offer to share their
meal and settled instead for
meat, damper and a good cup of
Billy tea. Another story he told
was of a drover he met on the
trail who liked milk in his tea.
As there were no cows
around, he consequently milked
his mare with a foal at foot and
conveniently used it in his tea.
Burenda Station has been
owned by the Radel family for
the last 20 years.
During our recent trip, my
husband Colin and I enjoyed
morning tea and a personal guided
tour of the station with Dan,
Bec and baby Lucia.
36 - 8M - 125X125X4.0 - $220
60 - 8M - 100X100X2.5 - $140
BUNDLES OF 12
STOCK CLEARANCE SALE
CATTLE RAIL - RHS TUBE - PIPE
PIPE - BLACK - 6.5M
LENS SIZE WALL
LEN/$
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
Jenny, right, with Bec, Dan and baby Lucia Radel
Ernest Stephen Humphrey - the writer's grandfather at age
20 taken in 1909 during his droving years Horse drawn wagon 1890 Burenda Station
LENGTH
CATTLE RAIL - GALV
SIZE
QUANTITIES ABOVE ARE EVEN BUNDLES - SALES BUNDLES ONLY
$/LEN
21 - 6.1M - 115X42X2 - $85
21 - 6.1M - 115X42X1.8 - $75
21 - 5.8M - 115X42X2.0 - $75
* 5.8M SWAGGED ONE END
Cec & Ben have 76 years experience in supplying
steel to the rural market FAX 07 3848 2099
7AM - 7PM - 7 DAYS | www.ruralsteelsupplies.com.au
AW7255412
AW3978430
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 15
FUNERAL NOTICES
GOSSOW, Graham Raymond
Late of Pinelands, passed away peacefully
on 29th August 2022, aged 71 years.
Loving Husband and soulmate to May. Beloved
Father and Father-in-law of Melissa and
David, Loretta and Peter, Grant and Melinda.
Cherished Poppy of Travis, Stephanie, Charlie,
Jay, Felicity, Alexander, Benjamin, Kurt,
Matilda and Beth.
Family and friends are respectfully invited
to attend Graham’s funeral to be held at the
Pinelands Hall, New England Highway,
Pinelands, service commencing at 12:30 pm,
Tuesday, 6th September 2022.
“Forever in our hearts”
T.S. BURSTOW FUNERALS
Australian and Family Owned
Toowoomba 4636 9600
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
EUMUNDI
MARKETS
Crow Nest Local
Ambulance
BUS TRIP
Eumundi Markets
Saturday, October 15
Departing Crows Nest Swimming Pool 6.30am
Hampton pick up available
Cost $70 p/p – Over 600 stalls
Bookings phone Rita 0428 308 366
Music at
Peacehaven Botanic Park
Sunday, 11th September 2022
The Friends of Peacehaven Botanic Park
invite you to live music at
Peacehaven, 56 Kuhls Road Highfields,
starting at 1:00pm. The featured band is:
“The Hobsons”
The Hobsons are local
identities who write and
record catchy music
mixed with lyrics that are
about real subjects. Covid
has impacted on live
performance opportunities
for artists, though for The
Hobsons it has provided
a time to reflect and write
new music. The band is
ready to share their love
of music and storytelling at
Peacehaven Botanic Park.
Bring a picnic, rug, chair, as well as your friends and
family to enjoy the music in our Park.
Current Covid 19 suggestions for social distancing are
recommended at this performance.
This program is supported by Progressive Community
Crows Nest Ltd. and is sponsored by the Heritage Bank
Highfields Community Branch.
HADEN MARKET DAY
Saturday, November 12
Haden Public Hall
– Stall Bookings –
0427 382 578 or 4698 8291
Open
10am-4pm
Daily
Billy Tea & Damper
Ambulance & Fire Museums
Mini-Train last Sunday of the month
Home of the Big Cow
Run entirely by
4696 6309 Volunteers
73 Wirraglen Road, HIGHFIELDS
www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
TAX
ACCOUNTANT
• Small Business Tax, Accounting, and Advice
• Personal Income Tax Returns
• Bookkeeping
Tax & Accounting Services
E: leanne@ldaaccounting.com.au W: www.ldaaccounting.com.au
BUY - SWAP - SELL
ELECTRICIAN
UP & ACTIVE
PHYSIOTHERAPY
At Up & Active our highly qualified
physiotherapists are trained to assess,
diagnose and treat physical injuries.
Open Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Up and Active Physiotherapy
Shop 10, 2-4 Plaza Circle, Highfields. 4352
Email: reception@upandactive.com.au
Ph: 07 4588 8880 Fax: 07 4588 8840
Web: upandactive.com.au
P: 4596 3061
FOR SALE
Kelpie cattle dog pups.
Parents good guard or
working dogs.
Vaccinated, 14 weeks old.
$250
BIN 0000992476164
Phone 0427 965 398
FOR SALE
TASMANIAN OAK
DINING SUITE
8 hand carved chairs
Good condition
$5000 ONO
0447 255 874
CLASSES and TUITION
Piano Teacher
• Experienced teacher
• Offers tuition in piano
and theory
• Any age and level
• AMEB exam preparation
available
• Reasonable rates • Blue card holder
Contact 0448 956 144
ELECTRICIAN
Small installations and
electrical repairs
Phone John 0449 908 487
Licence: 74180
HEALTH and WELLBEING
HOUSE PLANS and DRAFTING
PLANS drawn
Design & Drafting
Ph: 0428 978 144
QBCC Lic: No. 055773
Local Service
Age Pension Discounts
PET SERVICES
Long and Short Term
Cat boarding and
Small Dog (<10kg)
Pet Sitting Service
The Ned Kitty Cattery
Mt Luke, Hampton - 0491 609 997
Email:thenedkittycattery@gmail.com
POSITIONS VACANT
PLANT OPERATORS
Opportunities in this role will include, but
not limited to, operation of an excavator,
dozer, grader, wheel loader &/or truck
driving dependant on licences held.
We encourage all interested to apply.
FOR IMMEDIATE
START
info@rangerocks.com.au
PUBLIC NOTICES
Proposed Development
Make a submission from
7 September 2022
to 28 September 2022
Food & Drink Outlet, Shop
& Medium Impact Industry
(Microbrewery)
Where: 9913 New England Highway,
Cabarlah
On: Lot 11 SP304614
Approval sought: Development Permit for
Material Change of Use
Application ref: MCUI/2022/3307
You may obtain a copy of the
application and make a
submission to:
Toowoomba Regional Council
PO Box 3021,
Toowoomba Qld 4350
development@tr.qld.gov.au
131 872
www.tr.qld.gov.au
Public notification requirements are in
accordance with the Planning Act 2016
Crows Nest & District
Amateur Swimming
Club
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, September 14 – 7pm
Curly Carrot Cafe at the Caravan Park
– Everyone welcome –
NOTICE OF ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
9.30am - Crows Nest CWA Hall
Clients, volunteers and general public welcome
Morning tea to follow catered by Crows Nest CWA
Our Service is supported by the Australian
Government Department of Social Services
Visit the DSS website www.dss.gov.au
for more information
RURAL SERVICES and SUPPLIES
Hay For Sale
RHODES GRASS BALE BARONS,
SMALL SQUARES, 4x4 ROUND
BALES & 6x4x3 LARGE SQUARES
AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
BUY - SWAP - SELL
FOR SALE: Don Rex
7-piece extension table
dining suite. Blackbean
timber. Original upholstery.
Good condition.
0408 728 408
PUBLIC NOTICES
PROPOSED TEMPORARY
ROAD CLOSURE
Attention is directed to an application for an
area of about 1.21ha being part of unnamed
road abutting the southern boundary of Lot 2
on RP207769 (locality Muniganeen) and shown
as road proposed to be temporarily closed on
Drawing LAAGIS-167.
Objections to the application must be submitted
no later than 06 October 2022, in writing to
the Department of Resources , PO Box 4297,
Robina Town Centre QLD 4230 or online at the
Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current
Road Closure Applications’:
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/
roads.
Any objections received may be viewed by
other parties interested in the proposed road
closure under the provisions of the Right to
Information Act 2009.
If you lodge an objection, please include in
your objection letter whether you would like
to be consulted if this issue becomes the
subject of an access request under the Right to
Information Act 2009.
For further details and to view a copy of the
drawing, contact the Department of Resources,
on (07) 56266850 quoting reference number
2022/000575 or view the application online
on the Queensland Government’s website at
‘Current Road Closure Applications’:
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/
roads.
AGISTMENT AVAILABLE
100 acres lush pasture.
Good fences, yards and water.
Easy access. Bitumen road.
Crows Nest area.
For more details phone
0407 674 813
FOR SALE: Babyhood
white wooden
bassinette on castors
$60. Steelcraft high
chair $60. Baby Love
pram/stroller $60. All
vgc. 0407 146 744
FOR SALE: Plastic
dog kennels. 2 x large
$25 each. 1 x medium
$20, 1 x small $15.
0407 146 744
HORSE RUG
REPAIRS
DOG RUGS
FROM $15
Crows Nest
0468 993
886
(no texts please)
View what’s for sale at
www.toowoombahayfarm.com.au
or call 0429 097 152
10775 Warrego Highway,
Charlton
PLASTERER
PLASTERER
LOCAL - RELIABLE
Call Gary 0418 733 749
QBCC No: 1002151
WANTED
WANTED
• Tractors
• Farm machinery
• Earth moving
equipment
• Cherry pickers
Dead or alive!
Cash paid!
0423 204 218
16 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
St Mary MacKillop Parish
Highfields
formerly Mary of the Southern Cross Parish
8am Sunday Mass
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Assembly Hall
75 Highfields Rd, Highfields
All are
welcome!
HIGHFIELDS
CHURCH OF CHRIST
A WELCOMING PLACE
SUNDAY SERVICES
TIMES
9:30am and 5:00pm
6 Highfields Rd – Ph: 0408 304 776
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
Pre-denominational
Meeting at 49 Rome Street,
Newtown
Worship
Times
Call 4615 4416
to list service times here
26 Highfields Road,
Melissa Conway
Assistant Minister
Phone 0411 255 072
anglicanhighfields.org.au
Christ Lutheran Church
New England Highway, Highfields
WORSHIP
HIGHFIELDS
September 11
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
Sunday Worship 9.30am, Bible Class 11.00am
Listen to 102.7 FM each Sunday – 8pm
Let the Bible Speak
Free DVDs many interesting Bible topics
Contact 4630 7315 – All welcome
Email: fgljpayne@yahoo.com.au
Sunday Service:
Sunday Mornings @ 9am
55 Highfields rd.
Rev. Marius Kruger
0447 161 457
come as you are
GARAGE SALE
ADS
Priced from just $15
Phone 4615 4416
THIS WEEK’S
Star of the Show!!
ANTENNA SERVICES
Commmercial &
Residential Service
Specialist
HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA
& SURR0UNDS
• Digital Antenna Installations • Satellite Installations
• Phone & Data points • Home Theatre
• Indoor & Outdoor Speakers
Call Pat NOW for a FREE Quote
0417 751 828
ANTENNAS SERVICES
BLINDS and SECURITY
SHELLEY’S BLINDS & SECURITY
YOUR HOME - YOUR WAY - YOUR BUDGET
Contact BERNIE
Freecall: 1800 809 826
Mobile: 0409 496 341
www.shelleysglass.com.au
• Security doors
• Grills
• Timber blinds
• Verticals
QBSA 521346
Serving Toowoomba and the
Downs since 1992
BUILDER
CHRIS BISHOP
QBSA Lic # 73683
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
DOMESTIC
COMMERCIAL
SHOP FITTINGS
BOBCAT SERVICES
0428 526 701
4698 7268
MOWING & MAINTENANCE
Weekly
Trades & Services
advertising from
$210 per 6 week block
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Mowing | Edging | Hedge Trimming
Weed Control | Green Waste Removal
Lawn Fertilisation | Yard Cleaning
CALL CRAIG - 0458 419 754
CHRIS GILL
0418 716 883
TRUCK & DOG HIRE
5T EXCAVATOR
COMBO HIRE
ROCK RETAINING
WALL CONSTRUCTION
• Renovations
• Repairs & Maintenance
• Bathrooms
• Decks
• Pergolas
• Built-in Wardrobes
No job
too small
To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au
Call
4615 4416
to book
Call Paul Schriek
M: 0437 343 877
BUILDER
• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
• CONTRACT CARPENTRY • MAINTENANCE
0431 162 535
kyle@kylefienbuilders.com.au
QBCC 15038578
BUILDER
E: paul_windamere@bigpond.com
9 Werribee Drive, Highfields
CABINET MAKER
QBCC
1133363
Local Cabinet Maker with over
15 years experience
CUSTOM KITCHENS, VANITIES,
LAUNDRIES & WARDROBES
Contact: Peter
0423 282 735
peter@ekt.net.au
COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES
• IT Support - Home and business
• Computer systems with in-built data protection
• Disaster recovery planing •Virus/malware removal
• Data Recovery • IT equipment/supplies
Ph 4696 8414 - 0400 882 895
itsupport@downstech.com.au
www.downstech.com.au
COMPUTING SERVICES
I COME TO YOU
On-Site since 1999
PC Service & Repair
Mob: 0402 017 396
ABN: 44 311 399 699
Web: www.aspirecomputing.com.au
Email: info@aspirecomputing.com.au
CONCRETING
Darling Downs Concreting
SERVICING TOOWOOMBA & SURROUNDS
Peter May 0428 572 722
darlingdownsconcreting@hotmail.com
• Driveways • Patios
• Sheds • Paths
No Job is Too Small
Licence number 15074800 ABN: 9637629843
CONCRETING
KEN THE
CONCRETOR
ABN 90 994 562 585
Specialising in:
• Shed Slabs
• Stencil driveways & paths
• Exposed aggregate
• Plain concrete
CONCRETING
Ken Cox
0419 718 841
A/H 4698 1118
EARTHMOVING HIRE
QBSA
72638
On the Job Concrete Mixing
PTY LTD
Small volume specialist
Now offering: supply,
lay and finishing
services
0477 460 006
info@onthejobconcretemixing.com
www.onthejobconcretemixing.com
QBCC Lic 25264
Find us on
DECKS and PATIOS
•Outdoor areas
• Metal fabrication
• Sheds - carports - garages
• Insulated roofs
• Glass rooms
JIM ELDRIDGE
Building Contractors
0418 729 438
4634 8959
Fax 4634 5537
QBCC 107 99 47
ACN 115 429 199
1/5 Tradewinds CT
Toowoomba
DRILLING SERVICES
WATER
BORES
• Stock, Domestic
and Irrigation bores
• Licensed driller
Alan – 0437 769 985
Czisodrilling@hotmail.com
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
FENCING
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 17
TRADES AND SERVICES
FENCING
RADKEKO Pty Ltd
THE TRAVELLING FENCER
0409 308 626
ABN 83 155 199 821
LANDSCAPE and PAVING
Popey’s
Landscaping & Paving
QBSA 700205
All aspects of landscaping
including Retaining Walls
• sandstone • block • timber
Paving - Garden Creation
Mobile: 0417 709 846
PLUMBING SERVICES
flanagan
plumbing
QBCC 79716
service Servicing Toowoomba,
Local Plumber
Highfields and
surrounding areas
PO Box 200, Toowoomba, Q. 4350
Paul 0418 717 321
fpservice@bigpond.com
TANK CLEANING SERVICES
HANDYMAN & CLEANING
maintenance
& cleaning
services
• Handyman Service
• Window Cleaning
• Carpet Cleaning
• High Pressure Water Cleaning
• Lawns & Gardening
0429 500 840
Over 35 Years Experience
MOWING & MAINTENANCE
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Mowing | Edging | Hedge Trimming
Weed Control | Green Waste Removal
Lawn Fertilisation | Yard Cleaning
CALL CRAIG - 0458 419 754
SEPTIC SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE SERVICES
Septic Tanks • Grease Traps • Portaloos
Sludge • Spills • Waste Water
Emergencies • EPA Licensed
CALL 4633 0088
Over
35 year’s
experience
TILING
PAUL FINN – Mob: 0418 982 718
Email: bearfinn@bigpond.net.au
QBSA 060609
All work
fully
guaranteed
Ceramic Tiling Wit Style
HANDYMAN & GARDENING
HOME MAINTENANCE
DELIVERING RESULTS
SERVICES
• Handyman
• Cylinder mowing
• Lawn mower service
& repair
• Garden edge
kerbing
• Gardening
• Landscaping
• Fencing (domestic)
• Mini excavator
P: 0437 300 794 E: baydos80@gmail.com
MOWING & YARD MAINTENANCE
Slashing and
Acreage Mowing
Free quotes
No travel charges within 10km Highfields PO
– Discount for regular services –
Licenced spraying, post hole digging and
mobile sawmill available
Ken 0429 720 307
SEPTIC SERVICES
No 1 in No 2
business
We can provide a number
of sewerage and septic
tank services
• Cleaning septic tanks • Pump outs
• Grey Water • Grease Traps
Ph: 4637 0130
E: info@shrekseptic.com.au
ABN: 36 686 966 533
W: www.shreksepticservices.com.au
TREE SERVICES
PHONE
4635 9199
HANDYMAN and PAINTER
4698 7282
PAINTER
L Thorpe
Painting Contractors
Local family business Free Quotes
Quality at a reasonable price
Residential Commercial
Renovations Fences
Roofs Insurance
Specialised feature coatings
P: 0427 965 089
E: lthorpepainting@bigpond.com
A: 22 William St, Goombungee, Q. 4354
No job
too small
QBCC: 58406
SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION
SAVING YOU ENERGY AND
BRIGHTENING YOUR DAY
The Solatube Brighten Up series will
give you plenty of light without the
heat, plus many beautiful diffusers to
choose from to match your décor.
Australian owned and manufactured
in both Australia and USA, meeting
the highest international quality
standards.
*Mention this ad and get
$50 off each skylight
P: 1800 994 499
E: info@ladyontheroof.com.au
SOLATUBE
the most advanced
series on the market
TYRES, BATTERIES and SUSPENSION
HIGHFIELDS
TYRE & BATTERY
Tyres • Batteries • • Wheel Alignments • Rims
On farm service • Road side assistance • Fleet work
Brakes & Suspension • After hours service: 0427 022 332
2/2 Darian St, Meringandan • 4696 9410
LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES
Ph: (07) 4696 9111
Mob: 0427 135 899
Fax: (07) 4596 3019
Suppliers of all
your landscaping
needs
4 Darian Street
Highfields
Industrial Estate
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
QBCC Lic: 726298
Pest Management Lic: pmt-0-1877
• All pest treatments: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Termites
• Timber Pest Inspections • Rodents
Call for a competitive quote
Call Bob 0428 478 389
Email: thegarners10@bigpond.com
TANK CLEANING SERVICES
Ph 0429 130 133
TYRES and BATTERIES
10 Charlotte Street, Crows Nest Qld 4355
07 4698 1209
crowsnesttyres@gmail.com
Crows Nest agency for HIGH COUNTRY HERALD
Footy Tipping
2022
1. Panthers 42
2. Sharks 38
3. Cowboys 36
4. Eels 34
5. Storm 32
6. Roosters 32
7. Rabbitohs 30
8. Raiders 30
2022 LADDER
9. Broncos 28
10. Dragons 26
11. Sea Eagles 20
12. Bulldogs 16
13. Titans 14
14. Knights 14
15. Warriors 14
16. Tigers 10
FIRST WEEK OF FINALS
• FRIDAY
(1) Panthers vs (4) Eels
• SATURDAY
(5) Storm vs (8) Raiders
(2) Sharks vs (3) Cowboys
• SUNDAY
(6) Roosters vs (7) Rabbitohs
Peter Kennedy
Ph: 4634 9911
Panthers
Raiders
Sharks
Roosters
Round 25 score 5
Progressive
score 138
Ross and Marnie
THE FISHBONE
HIGHFIELDS
Seafood Takeaway
Ph: 4696 8240
Panthers
Sharks
Storm
Roosters
Round 25 score 4
Progressive
score 128
Michael Zuyderwyk
Highfields Discount Drugs
Ph: 4615 5600
Panthers
Storm
Sharks
Roosters
Round 25
score 4
Progressive
score 144
Andrew Hinton
BLUE MOUNTAIN
HOTEL
Ph: 4632 3258
Panthers
Storm
Sharks
Roosters
Round 25 score
5
Progressive
score 109
Tim Wicks
Black Toyota
Ph: 4691 1033
Panthers
Storm
Sharks
Roosters
Round 25 score
4
Progressive
score 136
RESULTS - ROUND 25
Eels 22 d. Storm 14
Bulldogs 21 d. Sea Eagles 20
Roosters 26 d. Rabbitohs 16
Titans 27 d. Warriors 26
Dragons 22 d. Broncos 12
Cowboys 38 d. Panthers8
Sharks 38 d. Knights 16
Raiders 56 d. Tigers 10
Barry Robinson
Crows
Nest NEWS
Ph: 4698 1301
Panthers Round 25
Storm score 3
Cowboys Progressive
Roosters score 115
Pat Weir MP
Member for Condamine
Ph: 4570 4100
Panthers
Storm
Cowboys
Roosters
Round 25
score 5
Progressive
score 133
Chris Brameld
Highfields Police Ph: 4698 1108
Eels
Raiders
Cowboys
Roosters
Round 25
score 3
Progressive
score 111
Eels
Raiders
Sharks
Roosters
Round 25
score 3
Progressive
score 110
Phantom Freddy
NON-COMPETITIVE
Eels
Storm
Cowboys
Rabbitohs
Round 25
score 5
Progressive
score 126
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SPORT
CROWS NEST: August 31 - Afternoon social
bowls might have been a little low on attendance, but
it was high on enthusiasm.
Winners for the day were Ray Weis, Keith
Herbertson and John McConnell, runners-up was
tied between Roy Bell and Roger Haldane, and Bill
Kruger and Shane Case.
The jackpot is on each
The result of our seventh and final prelim round
of the 2022 pennant was a narrow loss to Souths on
August 27.
On September 3, we played a semi-final away
at Pittsworth. Those results will be in next week’s
column.
Members - please keep an eye on the club
noticeboard for Crows Nest’s team selections each
week.
Should we be successful against Pittsworth, we are
drawn to play the winner between Wests vs Laidley
in the final of Division 4. Good luck fellas.
The August 18 Thrifty Thursday was won by
Roger Haldane and Keith Melit. The weather was
perfect, so why not join the crew on a Thursday arvo.
It’s a good couple of hour’s fun and you’ll always
be welcome.
August 28: Crows Nest Men’s Network afternoon
was won by Lachlan Barnes and John McConnell,
runners-up Paul McEwan and Roger Haldane.
Many thanks to the members of the Men’s Network
for continuing to sponsor an enjoyable afternoon on
the green. Much appreciated.
Coming events: September 11: RE/MAX
Rural afternoon. September 18: Peadon Rural
Day. September 25 - Harry Steabler’s Memorial
afternoon.
The next management committee meeting is
scheduled for September 11, starting at 9.30am.
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
Crows Nest Bowls Club - 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. 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.
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.
Nominations for 2022-23 intraclub competitions
(open and club selected) are now open, and entry
forms are available at the club noticeboard.
You’ll never never know if you never have a
go! GottaLoveBowls. - Gary Baker, secretary,
Crows Nest Bowls Club
DDLBA: Congratulations to the members of the
Downs District who were successful in winning the
Group 2 play offs in the champion of club championships
against Cunningham District.
Winners of the pairs were J. Johnson and S. Mc-
Manus, North Toowoomba, the fours L. Weir, S. Mc-
Manus, C. Benson and J. Johnson, North Toowoomba,
and the singles Julia Brownie, West Toowoomba.
The teams will now go on to represent Group 2
in the State finals at Souths Suburban, Mackay from
October 22 to 27.
Many congratulations to Drayton member Tracy
Foster who has been selected to play for Queensland
in the Australian sides competition to be held on the
Coast in October.
Good bowling also to our indoor representatives
Kaylene, Errol and Haydn Weir selected to play in
the Tasman Test Series against New Zealand.
Winners of the Division 1 (Blue Flag) will go on
to compete in the Group 2 play offs against Cunningham
District winners Algester on September 24.
(Venue and times to be decided shortly.)
Three teams of four players are required for this
event (12 players.) - Joyce McGeorge
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: All
social bowls and competition will now be played
9.30am until further notice.
Competition call for on or before September 7 - B
grade singles J. Mitchell v. Y. McErlean, S. Connors
v. H. Gscheidle. Markers D. Clark, B. Shea. Umpire
tba.
Competition call on or before September 14 - A
grade singles S. McManus v. K. Weir, T. Thomas
v. J. Johnson, L. Weir v. J. Pauli, K. Lavender v. A.
Jones. Markers V. Mahony, L. Mott, C. Benson, H.
Gscheidle. Umpire to be advised.
Champion of club champion pairs winners,
S. McManus and J. Johnson successful Group 2
winners at the recent Zone 2 champion of club
champions play offs at Algester Bowling Club.
Not to be outdone, our fours champion of club
winners, L. Weir, C. Benson, J. Johnson and S.
McManus were also Group 2 winners at the play
offs.
What a scoop for the district with Julia Brownie,
West Toowoomba Bowls Club, claiming the title of
Zone 2 champion of club champion singles winner.
All winners now go to Mackay for the State playoffs
from October 22 to 27. - Margaret Graham
TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: September
2 - No bowls due to rain.
September 9 - Competition call. B grade singles
at 9am. J. MacKenzie vs M. Rasmussen. Marker K.
Ryan. September 16 - A grade singles at 9am. L.
Marshall v. T. Jones. Marker M. Frappell.
All are wecome for Social Fridays. Names in by
8.30am to play at 9am. $15 includes morning tea. -
Bev Borey
BOWLS
Downs District winners
Downs District group 2 fours winners Letitia
Weir, Susan McManus, Carol Benson and
Jules Johnson, North Toowoomba
Downs District group 2 pairs winners Jules
Johnson and Susan McManus, North
Toowoomba
Downs District group 2 singles winner Julia
Brownie, West Toowoomba
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: September
7 - 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
Jim Moulden. Office roster Cyril Curgenven. September
9 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples format.
Everyone welcome. Green fee $15 includes light
refreshments. Be there or names in 8.30am. September
11 - 1pm: Queensland Electrical Solutions
Jackpot Pairs. Self-selected three-bowl pairs. The pot
sits at $100 for this game. Playing fee $17. Names or
teams on the board please. Bar roster Jim Cosgrove.
Greenkeeping roster Mick Bianchi. September 13 -
1pm - 3pm. Coaching/practice/roll-ups. All members
are invited to come along and seek to improve their
game. Club coaches are available to help.
Competition call: 2022 club championship
matches drawn for play. September 7 - 12.30pm:
Mens triples D. Lucas, J. Fisher and A. Watkins vs
R. Zimmerle, P. Knee and C. Bowman. September
9 - 9am: Ladies A grade singles L. Marshall vs T.
Jones. Ladies B grade singles J. Mackenzie vs M.
Rasmussen. Results of play: Wednesday social - Jim
Smith, Trevor Conley and Michael Burke. Friday
social - Not played due to rain. Saturday’s Pennants
Division 2 Semi-final against Drayton at City. The
wet weather resulted in this match being moved from
Drayton to the Denis Healy Green at City. The team
tried very hard and just fell short, losing by just 2
shots, 61 to 59. The 2022 pennants season has been
very successful, the first time we have made Division
2 in more than 30 years. Well done to all the players
who represented the club this year.
2022 club championship - Mens pairs Rick Vosper
and Peter Harrington d. Dave Utley and Ted Lewis.
Please look at your travel plans and use the away
board if you know you will be unavailable for play.
- Mick Bianchi
OAKEY MEN'S: Pennant semi-final Oakey 67
d. Gatton 40. September 10 - Pennant teams to play
final of Division 3 against Toowoomba at Drayton.
Team 1: P. Boyton, P. Wolski, S. Bradford, P. Rudken.
Team 2: R. Henry, M. Hall, D. Dreyer, A.Jackson.
Team 3: K. Ciesiolka, G. Fenton, L. Hudson,
B. Lucht. September 4 - Competition results. Club
pairs M. Hall and B. Lucht d. C. Beesley and A. Jackson.
Consolation singles P. Boyton d. D. Barfield.
September 11 - Three-bowl pairs sponsored by
Woody and Jacko. 12.30pm start. Wear your favourite
sporting team shirt. 2 x 14 ends. Winner, runner-up
and last round. Barbecue to follow bowls.
Names on board please.
Competition is now open for the 2022-23 season.
Competition forms now available at the club.
OAKEY LADIES: September 6 - Bowls today
9am. August 30 - Dorothy Buckley, Veta Allen,
Elaine Priaulx, Rhondda Lawrie drew with D Buckley,
Hazel Harvey, Betty Richter, Doreen Ciesiolka.
September 13 - Monthly meeting at 9am and bowls
to follow. Happy birthday to Joyce. - Elsie Voll
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GOLF
OAKEY: September 7 - Ladies will play an 18-
hole stableford.
August 25 - Thursday Sporters winner Don Storey
21. September 1 - Danny O’Brien 19.
No golf on the weekend due to rain and wet conditions
on the course.
September 11 - Oakey/Goombungee at Goombungee.
Shotgun start at 10.30am.
September 17-18 – 18-hole stroke and monthly
medal to be confirmed. - Marlene Deans
GOOMBUNGEE: September 1 - Men's single
stableford, club trophy. Winner Shane Hughes 37.
Approaches 7/16 Maurie Cronk, 8/17 David Cass,
9/18 Murray McLeod.
Ladies single stroke, putts, monthly medal, club
trophy. Winner Ann Cass 72 net. Putting Gloria Scott
28. Approaches 1/10 Gloria Scott, 6/15 and 8/17 Ann
Cass.
Handicap matchplay draw for next week - Ann
Cass v. bye, Denise Volz v. Robyn Purcell, Gloria
Scott vs bye, Val Hartland v. Jan Mullins.
August 28 - Single stableford medley, Des Noller
Memorial Day. Winner men Nino Capuzzo 39
pts OCB. Pins men 3/12 Dan Darlington, 4/13 Dave
Scutt, 8/17 Dave Humphrey. Approaches 2/11 Mark
Peters, 7/16 Bill Robertson, 9/18 Greg Buckley. Ladies
approach 2/11 Jan Mullins. Peter Briant Memorial
2022 winner Matty Burgess 53.5 nett.
Members draw - No 39 Joe Wilkie, not present.
Next week $25.
September 8 - Men's single stableford, club trophy.
Ladies single stableford, club trophy. Round 1
handicap matchplay championship.
September 10 - Janelle Wieck Memorial Day,
two-person ambrose.
September 11 - Goombungee v. Oakey at Goombungee.
10.30am shotgun start. - Murray McLeod
INDOOR BOWLS
St MARY'S: This week we welcomed back
Shirley Holm who had travelled to Tasmania with
another of our regular players, Kaylene Weir, in the
Queensland squad to compete in the Nationals in
Devonport. Congratulations to both of you. Although
the weather was not real favourable, a good time was
had by everyone, and Queensland brought home a
few trophies.
Social bowls continue every Thursday afternoon
at the Toowoomba Indoor Bowls Hall in Annand
Street from 12.15 to 3pm.
A cost of $4 includes afternoon tea. Visitors most
welcome. For more information phone Yvonne 0490
845 201.
September 2 - Our club had two teams playing
in the Friday night competition at TIBA this week.
Unfortunately, no winners but both teams received
a lucky teams prize. Congratulations to you all! -
Yvonne
TOOWOOMBA: August 26 - Winners Mt
Lofty 32 points, second Westbrook 31 points, third
St Marys 26 points. Lucky teams St Mary's 2, Kearneys
Spring 2, Kearneys Spring 1 and St Pauls 2.
Although numbers are down with several players
away in Tasmania and Ballarat playing for
their State and Australia, I think everyone enjoyed
the night.
September 2 - 10 teams competed on another
cold, wet night but inside everyone is nice and
warm. So just keep on playing as warmer weather
is just around the corner.
Winners St Pauls 2, second St Pauls 1 and third
Westbrook. Lucky teams Kearneys Spring 1, Kearneys
Spring 2, St Marys 2 and St Marys 1.
Shirley is home after playing for the State and
had an enjoyable experience. She reported only a
couple days of really cold weather otherwise all
was good.
The teams are still playing the Trans-Tasman
cup at Ballarat and some of us are fortunate
enough to be able to watch. We thank the people
who set up the streaming so we can sit in our own
lounge and watch our friends playing our favourite
game from so far away.
Thank you also to those who are putting down
and taking up the mats, bowls etc while Errol is off
doing his State proud at Ballarat.
September 23-25 - Carnival of Flowers carnival
at the Indoor Bowls Hall in Annand Street. Get
a team together and nominate. Fees only $5 per
person, per event.
Until next week good bowling everyone. - Denise
PARKRUN
HIGHFIELDS: September 3 - Event number
325. On a rainy and cool morning 23 people ran,
jogged and walked the course.
Three were first timers. Representatives of five
clubs took part. Welcome to visitors from Casino
and Toowoomba.
Congratulations Steve on 50 volunteers, and congratulations
also to Steve and Narelle on their 39th
wedding anniversary!
The event was made possible by 10 volunteers,
Erin Phillips, Janis Trigg, Di Tumbridge, Dick Steel,
Sally Steel, Steve Donald, Narelle Donald, Graham
Trigg, Clarrie Sanders and Janeen Gibson.
Highfields parkrun started on October 24, 2015.
Since then 2834 participants have completed 20,095
parkruns covering a total distance of 100,475 km,
including 3039 new personal bests. A total of 364
individuals have volunteered 3056 times.
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
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: A grade: Broncos 7: Malcolm
Macdonald 2, Kearin Macdonald 0, Penny Hagarty
1, Loretta Kelk 1, Malcolm and Kearin 0, Malcolm
and Penny 1, Malcolm and Loretta 1, Kearin and
Penny 0, Kearin and Loretta 0, Penny and Loretta
1 d. Sharks 6: Darren Hagarty 1, Rhys Kelk 1, Ned
Hegarty 2, Shane Macdonald 0, Darren and Rhys 1,
Darren and Ned 0, Darren and Shane 0, Rhys and
Ned 1, Rhys and Shane 0, Ned and Shane 0.
Cowboys 12: Ben Kahler 2, Samanatha Black 1,
Sandy Kahler 2, Michael Callaghan 2, Ben and Sam
1, Ben and Sandy 1, Ben and Michael 1, Sam and
Michael 1, Michael and Sandy 0, Sam and Sandy 1
d. Panthers 2: Shane Murphy 1, Grahame Knight 0,
Peter Greaves 0, Godfrey Davies 0, Shane and Grahame
0, Shane and s G 0, Shane and Godfrey 0, Grahame
and Godfrey 0, Grahame and Peter 0, Godfrey
and Peter 1.
B grade: Raiders 10: Ed Pickering 1, Geoff Darr
1, Janelle Macdonald 2, Patti Bowman 2, Ed and
Geoff 0, Ed and Janelle 1, Ed and Patti 1, Geoff and
Janelle 1, Geoff and Patti 0, Janelle and Patti 1 d.
Eels 4: Lucien Goldie-Brown 2, Allen Parsons 0,
Dakota Vehoek 0, Jay Morice 0, Lucien and Allen
1, Lucien and Dakota 0, Lucien and Jay 0, Allen and
Dakota 0, Allen and Jay 1, Dakota and Jay 0.
Bulldogs 10: Lynda Georgeson 1, Hamish Genrich
0, Anaiah Goldie-Brown 2, Peter Morice 2, Lynda
and Hamish 0, Lynda and Anaiah 1, Lynda and Peter
M 1, Hamish and Anaiah 1, Hamish and Peter M 1,
Anaiah and Peter M. 1 d. Rabbitohs 4: Jenny Pickering
2, Chris Hayward 1, River Verhoek 0, Travis
Morice 0, Jenny and Chris 1, Jenny and River 0, Jenny
and Travis 0, Chris and River 0, Chris and Travis
0, River and Travis 0. - Samantha Black
RIFLE SHOOTING
SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE: September 4
- 300 yards F class. F standard Dave T. 124.8, Geoff
V. 118.10, Margaret T. 113.5, Kevin J. 110.2.
F open Lachlan McG. 121.6, Neil S. 118.4, Murray
R. Charlie M. 112.7, Bruce McA. 111.3.
Sporter/Hunter Peter K. 104.11, Eddy W. 73.1
A good attendance as Father’s Day kept numbers
down from our usual popular meeting. A gusty
morning provided a challenge, but Dave Taylor had
a great shoot in standard class putting down a fine
score despite the conditions.
In open class Laughlan McG. had a good win as
did Peter K. in the sporter/hunter class. September
11 - We will be at the 400-yard mound followed by
our annual general meeting and barbecue at the clubhouse.
Sign on at 8.30am for 9am start.
Contact Margaret 4666 1018 for more information
if required regarding our club or events.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - 19
REMAX celebrates six years in Crows Nest
Taking the plunge into real estate is a career
change that REMAX Country Crows Nest principal
Kevin Perry doesn’t look back on.
Recently Mr Perry and the team at REMAX
Country Crows Nest celebrated practising real estate
in the region for six years.
Before starting the Crows Nest agency in July
2016, Mr Perry worked in earth works which he
still does from time to time.
“I saw the potential out here and we gave it a
five-year plan before Crows Nest would start going.
We could see the writing on the wall because
it’s only 45 minutes from Toowoomba, people realised
what Crows Nest had to offer,” he said.
“When we started, two doors down from where
we are now, next to the café in that small store on
the corner of Charlotte Street.
“Since opening up REMAX Country Crows
Nest, I have been able to meet a lot of great people
who call Crows Nest home.”
Over the past 12 months, Mr Perry has
sold properties from all over the region, from
Crows Nest, Cooyar, Goombungee, Highfields,
Toowoomba and further.
Mr Perry said it was a little daunting stepping
out into a new role.
“I did a lot of door knocking when I started out
as a realtor because you can’t just sit there waiting
for the phone to ring,” he said.
“Those first few months of door knocking led
to meeting some great people and making new
friends.”
Over the past six years, the business moved into
the old bank buildingat 6 Charlotte Street.
Mr Perry said it was important to contribute to
the communities that he works, in sponsoring local
community groups and events.
REMAX Country Crows Nest community involvement
includes sponsoring - Highfields Redbacks
Rugby, Darling Downs Rugby Referees Association,
Crows Nest Day, the wood chop section
for the Crows Nest Show, supporting the local
rural fire brigade.
REMAX Country Crows Nest office manager
Ellen Ryan said Mr Perry had done very well
building the business from the ground up and expanding
down to Withcott.
Mr Perry said he was grateful to the team he has
on board at REMAX Country Crows Nest.
“We have a great team here at Crows Nest and
they all help with delivering the best service we
can,” he said.
• REMAX Crows Nest team Leigh Hair, Ellen Ryan, Marcia Abraham, Tracy Agostini,
Jodi Cottier, Kerri and Kevin Perry
NOT ALL AGENTS ARE THE SAME!
Effectively, the process is the same but it’s the experience that
the buyer and seller have along the way that sets Ray White Rural
Crows Nest apart from the rest.
Call me
0418 182 296
For the 2nd year running, Geoff has achieved
Top 5 Client Choice Award, Nationally.
Geoff Trost Email: geoff.trost@raywhite.com Office: 19a Curnow Street, Crows Nest
Crows Nest and Withcott - Now in 2 Great Locations
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• 55 Charlotte Drive, Hampton – SOLD
• 22 Boundary Street, Haden – SOLD
• Lot 1, 147 Murphys Ck Rd, Postmans Ridge – SOLD
• Lot 39 Rocky Gully Road, Emu Creek – SOLD
For Sale
• Crows Nest Bakery – business + freehold opportunity
• 14 Railway Terrace, Crows Nest – 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car
• 2 Kooralgin-Mt Binga Rd, Kooralgin – 6 bed, 3 bath, 40ha
• 9A Taylor Road, Withcott – 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
• 1 Casuarina Crescent, Withcott – 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
• 27 Traves Court, Delaneys Creek – 4 bed, 2 bath, 16ha
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NOW SELLING STAGES 4 & 5!
Listings Wanted
Buyers looking in your area now!
3+ bedroom homes / 5-100 acres house or land
Listings Wanted Call Kevin 0408 108 785 Rentals Wanted Call Ellen 07 4698 2561
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