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Spring parade
The Vietnamese community was one of many
multi cultural groups represented in the Carnival
of Flowers parade on Saturday.
More parade photos pages 4 and 6. Ann Lomas photo
Eagles’ Success
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and just as much fun. Bring along a friend or two.
Enjoy a burger with your bowls, or have a burger while you watch the bowls in action
– either way it’s an inexpensive and fun couple of hours.
Burgers are ready from about 6, and bowls starts at 6.30. No experience necessary, so
come along and join a growing group of locals on the green.
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to honour the life and service of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.
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Disaster preparedness
Communities across Australia are reeling from
the compounding effects of fires, floods, cyclones
and the global pandemic,
There is no doubt more challenges will emerge.
Australian Red Cross is urging people to act
now to prepare for the inevitable disasters ahead.
Red Cross has long known the value of
communities and individuals taking time to plan
and prepare for potential disasters.
That value has now been underscored by
a Curtin University report into the effectiveness of
our emergency preparedness programs for people
who lived through the devastating 2021 Wooroloo
Bushfire in the Perth Hills.
This month marks our annual campaign to
Goombungee hall AGM - new ideas welcome
The Goombungee Public Hall
annual general meeting and election
of officers will be held on
Saturday, September 24 at 10am.
It would be nice to have new
blood elected to the committee
to bring new ideas to run functions
like discos for our young
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people, and activities for all
ages like maybe darts on Friday
nights, night or daytime Bingo,
or games during the day or at
night.
The hall has recently been
restumped, the power has been
upgraded with extra power
encourage people to prepare ahead for disasters,
because preparedness has been found to improve
how people experience disasters and how they
recover from them.
Excellent resources on the Red Cross
website www.redcross.org.au/prepare include
steps to create your own emergency plan,
download the Red Cross Get Prepared App,
prepare a survival kit, emergency contacts list,
and keepsake list, and understand ways to help
manage stress.
With disaster season almost upon us, I urge
people to start thinking now about how they will
manage. - Garry Page, Director, Australian Red
Cross, Queensland
points to make it much safer by
doing away with the need for
leads, and new stoves have been
installed.
The hall could be used as a
crisis centre if the need arose or
as a combined church centre.
- Will
Walking Netball - come and try for fun and fitness
Walking netball is a modified version of netball
designed for both women and men, but played at
a walking pace.
The game is played once a week and provides
an opportunity to have fun, meet with friends and
develop social networks, but at the same time, by
keeping active, it will improve your health outcomes
regardless of fitness or age.
Interested people are invited to try out the game
at the Highfields Aquatic and Fitness Centre at
10.30am on Wednesday, October 5 when Brisbane-based
guest coach Sue Mitchell will be there
to explain the game.
Sue has four years involvement with Walking
Netball and is looking forward to seeing the game
established in Highfields.
Cost for the “come and try” morning is $5 and
suitable sport shoes are required.
For more information, contact Liz Kusay 0429
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Acland expected to inject $1 billion
into local economy
Hundreds of people have
already contacted the New
Acland mine about getting a
job when, and if, Stage 3 of the
project gets its final approval
from the State Government.
These potential employees
and suppliers are hoping to
share in the projected $1 billion
that the third stage of the mine
is likely to generate for Acland,
Oakey, and the wider region
over the next 12 to 15 years.
The New Hope Group, which
owns the Acland mine, late
last month received a mining
approval for Stage 3 of the
project after waiting about 12
years on the State Government.
Last week, New Acland said
it was accepting expressions
of interest from employees and
suppliers.
New Hope Group is encouraging
Darling Downs locals to
register their interest in a job at
New Acland Mine via an online
portal - https://newhopegroup.
com.au/current-expressions-ofinterest/
Because the Queensland
Minister for Resources, Scott
Toowoomba Region councillors
have endorsed the recommendation
to continue having
domestic waste and recycling
collection service delivered by
JJ Richards, as well as entering
into a short-term contract with
Re.Group for the processing of
recyclable material.
Cr Nancy Sommerfield said
the 12-year contract that is
recommended to be awarded
to JJ Richards for Waste and
Recyclables collection would
ensure ratepayers continue to
receive a high quality collection
service.
“This was a rigorous tender
process as waste collection
and recyclables is one of our
biggest operations as a local
government.
“I’m confident we have secured
a great deal providing a
high quality waste collection
and recycling service to our
community long into the future.
“JJ Richards has a long and
proud history in the Toowoomba
Region with the company’s
first council contract awarded
by Toowoomba in 1962,” Cr
Sommerfield said.
In addition to the contract
recommended to be awarded to
JJ Richards, TRC also endorsed
the recommendation of a shortterm
one-year contract with
options to extend to Re.Group
for the provision of recycling
processing services.
Stewart confirmed New
Acland Stage 3 stacks up
environmentally, socially and
financially, the project is just
waiting on the Queensland
Minister for Water, Glenn
Butcher to grant the project an
Associated Water Licence.
It is understood the Minister
has been in possession of an
application for the water licence
for three years.
New Acland Mine General
Manager, Dave O’Dwyer said
the AWL will enable a restart
of operations and employment
opportunities for hundreds of
local workers and suppliers.
“At the peak of construction,
there will be close to 600 local
workers on site at New Acland
Mine,” Mr O’Dwyer said.
“Throughout the life of
the project, the permanent
workforce will be approximately
400 full-time roles, made up of
Darling Downs locals.
He said those seeking work
should visit the New Hope
Group website and register their
interest for a role at New Acland
Mine.
Council renews waste contract
with long standing JJ Richards
FIRST COUNCIL CONTRACT AWARDED in 1962
“The short-term contract was
recommended to be awarded for
recycling processing services
because TRC intends to provide
for a Materials Recovery Facility
in the very-near future which will
eventually result in cost-savings
to Council for the transport
Cr SOMMERFIELD
Community benefit
Dam at Acland mine for treated water from Toowoomba
“Once the project is under
way, we’ll need truck drivers,
engineers, electricians,
operators, administration staff
and mechanics.
“Unlike a lot of other mines in
Queensland, New Acland Mine
does not engage fly-in, fly-out
workers, with more than 90 pe
cent of our previous workforce
living within 50km of the site.
“Local businesses can
also express their interest in
supplying goods and services at
New Acland Mine online.”
of recoverable material which
currently occurs. I look forward
to the community benefitting
from the contracts negotiated
by TRC subject to Council’s
full endorsement at the meeting
on Tuesday, September 20,” Cr
Sommerfield said.
The Associated Water Licence
provides a framework on how
the mine is to interact with water
on the site.
The mining operation does
not use any onsite water for its
operations.
It takes all of its water for coal
washing and other uses from
Toowoomba’s Wetalla water
treatment plant at a cost of about
$10 million a year.
- Miles Noller reporting
Landcare
display
Oakey Urban Landcare and
Koala habitat display will be
held at the Landcare building,
50 Oakey-Kelvinaugh Road,
until Sunday, September 25,
from 10am to 4pm daily.
The display includes plants
growing in the Oakey area and
propagation demonstrations.
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CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS PARADE PICTORIAL 2022 - Ann Lomas photos
Oakey Chamber of Commerce
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Scouts - Grand champion float
BE Power looks at Crows Nest for potential off-set land
PLANNED HYDRO SCHEME FOR CRESSBROOK
After concerns about land clearing for the upcoming
development of the pumped hydro energy
storage facility at Cressbrook, BE Power stakeholder
and business development manager Troy
Philpot said BE Power would endeavour to remediate
local land.
BE Power has applied to clear 150ha of land
that would be deemed as off-set.
"The area to be cleared includes 60ha of old
regrowth farmland on top of the ridge, all of the
road easement that would require widening, and
clearing from BE Power’s property on Sebastapool
Road to the Cressbrook waterline.
Concerns were raised on social media that the
project would displace many native species on the
land.
Mr Philpot said the Federal Government would
give BE Power a multiplier of off-set land that the
company would have to procure for the life of the
project and have professionally managed and improved.
“The off-sets that we have to buy have to be in
the Brisbane River Catchment because the project
is in the catchment. We’re currently having
conversations about getting local off-sets around
QCWA centenary float Toowoomba Regional Council entry - Sean White photos page 6
Crows Nest and the project area because we think
that will be better from a community perspective.”
Mr Philpot said it was likely that BE Power
would have to procure up to three or four times
the amount of land that was cleared for the off-set.
“The Federal Government will give us a multiplier
and we have to find that land to have access
to for up to 80 years before construction begins for
those off-sets,” he said.
“There will be remediation work on the laydown
areas which aren’t big, when you have a
60ha for a dam, you have a 60ha dam.
“The idea that we’re working on is that we’re
going to try and stay within a reasonable range of
Crows Nest.
"We’ve spoken to environmentalists and asked
them to nominate properties that people might be
interested in selling.
“We might be a willing buyer if the price is reasonable
that we can give them. We don’t want to
rip them off but they might want to sell to us to
stop it from being a development target.”
It has been estimated that work on the project
to begin at the end of 2023 or the first quarter of
2024. - Sean White BE Power looks to build a hydro energy storage at Cressbrook Dam
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Concerns about Meringandan West development
Community members have
expressed their concerns that
Meringandan West doesn’t have
the infrastructure to sustain two
large developments were recently
applied.
A development application to
convert a 48ha block into 191 lots
on Goombungee-Meringandan
Road and another to realign the
boundary of two lots to be used
for commercial and urban development
on Meringandan-Shirley
Road were both made in December
2021.
The proposed Meringandan-Shirley
Road development
will comprise of a small scale supermarket,
food and drink outlet
with a drive through, service station,
medical centre and chemist
with parking for 171 vehicles on
the corner of the road.
Behind the proposed local centre
will be a 58 lot urban development
that will back on to Meringandan
Creek.
Meringandan Produce and
Trading owners Craig and Tamera
Fritz both objected to the development
on September 13 and
said there wasn’t enough infrastructure
to support the population
increase.
“There is no infrastructure.
Student cheese stars at Royal show
Bowenville State School students’ hard work
and dedication for making cheese was recognised
at the Royal Queensland Show.
The show announced the winners of the Student
Made Cheese competition with the school
taking first place in mould ripened cheese blue,
third place in mould ripened cheese, white, and
Champion in Best Cheese of School.
Acting school principal Emily Potts said the
students were excited to hear they had won a
championship.
“We have placed in previous competitions and
having listened to feedback so it was fantastic to
be so successful this year,” she said.
“Students start practising cheese making in
April which also doubles as a learning opportunity,
teaching them how dairy is processed into
cheese.”
In preparation for the Ekka, the students started
preparing for the competition at the start of Term 3
and Mrs Potts said making the entries took a lot of
time and technique to get it ready.
Bowenville State School has been involved with
the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation
which introduces children to food education
and helps form positive food habits.
Mrs Potts said cheese making was a school activity
that was encompassed on the school’s Trees
and Cheese Day.
"AS SOON AS IT RAINS THOSE PROPERTIES FLOOD"
Parts of Meringandan and Meringandan
West still don’t have
kerbing or street lights,” Mrs
Fritz said.
“Water from Highfields flows
into Meringandan Creek and land
near Highfields Industrial Estate
has been approved for housing
with the designs saying the water
needs to go into the creek.
“Meringandan Creek floods, so
the more housing they put there
without putting the infrastructure
in, and they haven’t put anything
in there that says they’re going to
lift the road, then it’s always going
to flood.
“Further down from the creek
Overview of the Meringandan-Shirley Road development
Bowenville students Zia Haylock and Jasmine
Bowman with the ribbons and trophy
for student made cheese won at the Royal
Queensland Show.
“Our Trees and Cheese Day is a beautiful afternoon.
We plant some trees around the school
and showcase the students’ famous cheese making
skills.
“We will be looking at entering into next year’s
Ekka with the student made cheese competition.”
- Sean White
you have multiple farms and a
horse riding school that floods
completely as soon as it rains.
Those properties never used to
flood 20 years ago.”
The development application’s
stormwater management plan
states there is a 375mm diameter
stormwater network at the intersection
of Meringandan-Shirley
Road currently in place.
Mr Fritz said there were a lot
of locals upset about the proposal
of high density urban development
for Meringandan West.
“That type of housing doesn’t
appear to fit with the structure
that already exists.
"There are no buses, no sewage
and the local school wouldn’t
be able to handle the population
increase,” he said.
“They shouldn’t be allowed
to place any houses or anything
near the creek, some land should
just stay rural for a reason.”
- Sean White
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Crowds flock to 73rd Carnival floral parade
Cheers and applauses erupted from
the Toowoomba CBD on Saturday
morning as an array of floats and
demonstrations were on display for
Carnival of Flowers Floral Parade.
A host of floats and demonstrations
from community groups and businesses
participated in the parade which started
on the corner of Hume and Herries
Streets and made its way through
Ruthven and Margaret Streets finishing
at Queens Park. The Darling Downs
Scouts were surprised this year being
crowned the winners of the Community
Floral Float as well as Grand Champion
Float for 2022.
Scout group member Victoria Ready
said they were surprised when they
heard they were named as grand champions.
“Our design is based of last year’s
float but we decided to added more
colour to it. We had one of the scouts
hanging upside down which the crowd
loved,” she said. “It took us about two
weeks to put our float together, designing
and putting it together.”
Toowoomba Regional Council Environment
and Community Committee
Chair James O’Shea said there was a
wonderful display of community involvement
in this year’s parade.
Cr O’Shea said the parade had been
an integral part of the Carnival of
Flowers since 1950, celebrating the
community groups and businesses that
call the Toowoomba Region home.
- Sean White reporting
Darling Downs Scouts grand champion float - PJ Titcume, Regan Hohn, Zac Titcume
Hayden Nightingale-Smith, Victoria Ready, Aimee Sherrie
Greg Kowald and Tony Hurle
Tony's Community Kitchjen float
ENVIRONMENT with DOUGAL JOHNSTON
Wonga Vine in full flower
NATIVE PLANTS in SPRING MODE
With the days becoming longer,
all the native plants have
gone into spring mode.
As shrubs or climbing up into
the trees, the Wonga Vine, pictured,
is in full flower.
It does not smother the local
plants like the thickets of imported
lantana and privet, or choke
the shrubs and trees the way the
foreign weedy vines (Cats Claw
Creeper, Climbing Asparagus
and Madeira Vine) kill the Australian
endemic species.
From the Great Dividing
Range to the west, the Wonga
Vine can be seen especially
where there are remnants of the
original vine scrub. - Dougal
Johnston, Hampton
Multiculture Australia float
From the
President
Welcome to Spring!!!
What a wonderful time of year to be in Highfields and surrounds to
celebrate spring!
Last month we were able to host the Highfields Industry and Schools
Dinner which was a great success! We had a number of local business and
school students attend the evening to learn more about what the future could
bring. A huge thankyou to all of our sponsors for the evening and DESBT in
making it a great night! I personally was amazed at the number of industries
we have just locally within Highfields and the potential which could come
from our students for the future.
This month we heard from the wonderful Isaac Moody and how he was
able to thrive through COVID in the hospitality industry as well as sharing
some great wisdom. We all were able to walk away with a few take homes
to implement in each of our business’ no matter the industry. We are also
aware of the devastation which has occurred for the Highfields community
on Reis Road. We will continue to press forward in establishing a stronger
relationship with the Toowoomba Regional Council to build a stronger
voice for our community. This is particularly important for the proposed
development for the Highfields Town Centre to ensure we keep a balance
with the needs of the community and development. Many of us love
Highfields and the Toowoomba Region for the nature corridors and green
spaces and don’t want to sacrifice everything for the growth of residential
blocks. We aim to provide further opportunity and space for local business’
to grow and employ residents of Highfields to ensure further sustainability
of the place we love.
Next month we look forward to hosting Steve Claydon to provide us with
some sales tips as we head into the busiest time of the year.
We look forward to establishing the Highfields Chamber of Commerce
further into our region as a voice to aid business’ in our region. If you’d like
to come along to one of our Networking Events, go to our website at https://
highfieldschamber.com.au/ to find out more.
Yours in business, Sarah Mengel
President, Highfields Chamber of Commerce
President@highfieldschamber.com.au
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Lions grocery grab - everyone's a winner
The Lions Club of Toowoomba
West is participating in the
Lions Australian Grocery Grab
to raise funds for the Lions Cord
Blood Foundation Inc.
The Foundation supplies the
Fight Cancer Foundation, formerly
the Bone Marrow Donor
Institute, with funding for
the storage of cord blood units
which are collected from the
umbilical cord of newborn babies.
When processed, the stem
cells from the cord blood assist
children to battle Leukemia.
Drakes Supermarket in the
High Street Plaza at Rangeville
have been very generous in their
support for this Lions project.
Tickets are on sale outside the
supermarket on Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays for $1
each until it is drawn on Saturday,
October 1.
The lucky winner will receive
a $300 voucher to spend
in Drakes Supermarket, second
prize is 10 x $10 vouchers kindly
donated by High Street Plaza
Centre Management to spend in
any store in the complex.
Third prize is a $50 voucher
kindly donated by Drakes Supermarket
to spend in their store.
• Lions Peter Oakes and Bronwyn Rees with Drakes
Manager Benjamin Houston
CHRISTIAN COMMENT
Have you ever been misunderstood?
It is not a good feeling when
your motives for doing something
are good, but are perceived
as something else.
For example, you may reach
out to a new person in town with
a small gift or invitation to an
event, and it is misconstrued as
trying to buy favour.
A mother may give handson
help with various household
chores to a grown daughter with
a young family, only to be accused
of thinking that the daughter
is not a good enough mother.
A father, simply wanting to
spend some one-on-one time
away with his son, may find his
motives questioned.
In the workforce, someone
whose personality is simply to
always be on time and put in an
honest day’s work, may be accused
of ‘boot licking’ by those
less diligent.
Often, trying to explain your
pure motives in these situations
is not believed, making you feel
even worse.
If this kind of misunderstanding
has ever been your experience,
you are in good company.
Jesus was falsely accused,
persecuted, disbelieved and misunderstood
on many occasions.
In Matthew 12:22-24 there is
an account of the religious people
of his day accusing him of
having a devil, when he healed
a man who was both blind and
dumb.
John Chapter 5 records another
story of Jesus healing a man
who had been sick for 38 years.
Because of this, verse 16 tells
us, “For this reason the Jews persecuted
Jesus, and sought to kill
him, because he had done these
things on the sabbath day.”
Many did not believe even
when he was crucified.
Luke 23:34-37 “Then Jesus
said, Father, forgive them, for
they know not what they do.
"And the people stood looking
on.
"And the rulers also with them
sneered at him, saying, He saved
others; let him save himself, if
He is the Christ, the chosen of
God.
"The soldiers also mocked
him, coming to him, and offering
him sour wine, saying If you
are the king of the Jews, save
yourself.”
The greatest act of love the
world has ever known was seen
right here.
Jesus gave his life that we
may be forgiven and reconciled
to God the Father if we believe.
His life was spent teaching,
encouraging, healing the sick
and raising the dead, and yet
he was ridiculed and misunderstood
by many.
This continues to this day as
people judge Him through a lack
of true knowledge of God.
Dear Jesus,
I thank you that you can identify
with being misunderstood,
please help me to respond as you
did on the cross ‘Father, forgive
them, for they know not what
they do.’ Amen
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Christian Fellowship, Crows
Nest. Contact: David Hiscock
0448 982 919
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This month, I would like to dedicate my column to Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabeth II, the Commonwealth’s, and the world’s longestreigning
monarch, who passed peacefully on 8 September 2022 aged
96.
Her Majesty was dignified, humble, wise, stoic, and led a life
dedicated to duty and service.
Since becoming a parliamentarian, I feel I have a much deeper
appreciation for the enormous service our late Queen gave to all
people of her realms.
The stability and comfort that she provided, including being the first
female of the Royal family to be an active-duty member of the British
Armed Forces during the Second World War, is unrivalled and words
cannot express our gratitude.
Her Majesty was a powerful woman and leader who acted with
dignity and grace and had her own style, providing both service and a
steady hand on the tiller of the Commonwealth.
It shouldn’t be underestimated the difficulties she would have faced
in the 1950s as a young lady coming to a position of great responsibility.
The Queen has been a guiding light for many, whether that be how to
serve a community or how to be a leader in that dignified, stoic and
service orientated way.
Last week it was an honour to lay a floral tribute on behalf of the
people of Toowoomba North at the statue of Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth II which stands within the grounds of Queensland’s
Government House.
To mark the end of her reign and encouraged by overwhelming
community feedback, I have asked the people of Toowoomba North
if they have any suitable suggestions on how to honour Her Majesty
here in Toowoomba.
To date, suggestions include the renaming of a section of the
escarpment, the planting of an Oak tree, a memorial at the racetrack
and much more. If you too have an idea, please contact me via the
details below between now and the end of the month.
I’d like to end with a quote - “My
mother said, Don’t worry about
what people think now, Think
about whether your children and
grandchildren will think you’ve
done well.” - Lord Mountbatten.
Your Majesty, thank you. Your
life of duty, service and dedication
is unequalled, and generations will
never forget.
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FESTIVAL of FOOD
and WINE
Sean White reporting
Festival-goers were fortunate
to enjoy a weekend of fine
weather for the Carnival of
Flowers Festival of Food and
Wine. But event organisers reported
lower attendance than
previous years.
Records show about 15,000
tickets were sold for the weekend
event, which while lower
than pre-COVID events, it was
expected numbers to be lower.
Toowoomba Regional Council
Environment and Community
Services Committee Chair
Cr James O’Shea the impacts
of COVID-19 and flu, inflation,
and the wet weather the day before
the festival most likely contributed
to lower numbers.
“While there were a few setbacks
for this year’s festival,
those who attended showed
strong support for the stallholders,”
he said.
“The crowds were thirsty and
hungry with many stallholders
having to restock each night
with higher than expected sales
occurring.”
This year’s festival saw 80
per cent of the stallholders local
to the Toowoomba Region,
exceeding the benchmark by 10
per cent.
“The city was buzzing with
cafes, accommodation and
streets filled with locals and visitors
enjoying the spring weather
and the floral displays in the
parks during the festival week-
end,” Cr O’Shea said.
“The Carnival of Flowers was
the brainchild of Essex Tait and
the Toowoomba Chamber of
Commerce in the 1950s to use
the city’s Garden City reputation
to promote economic activity.
Bec and Carson Care
“The Festival of Food and
Wine comes back to the original
idea of the Carnival of Flowers
to draw more people to the region
and boost the local business
community.” - Sean White
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UniSQ celebrates astronomy and space festival
HUNTING FOR ALIENS and SEARCHING
for NEW PLANETS
Lecture theatres are turning into space hubs
at the University of Southern Queensland with
a three-day program of activities to celebrate
the Festival of Astronomy and Space from October
6 to 8.
From hunting for aliens to searching for new
planets, the free event will be an exciting opportunity
for astronomy lovers to meet some
of the world’s leading space scientists and immerse
themselves in all things extra-terrestrial.
Guest lectures will start the festivities on
October 6 and 7 with opportunities for young
and budding astronauts to have their questions
answered at a Curious Kids event on October
8.
Star gazers will also be in for a treat when
Toowoomba’s Philharmonic Society perform
under the Milky Way during a special
night-viewing opportunity on October 8.
The festival coincides with this year’s National
Space Week, celebrating sustainability
in space.
Visit www.unisq.edu.au/events/2022/10/
festival-of-astronomy-and-space to register.
Lectures: Festival Talks, Thursday, October
6, and Friday, October 7, 6 pm to late at Alison
Dickson Lecture Theatre, H102, University of
Southern Queensland.
Curious Kids, Saturday, October 8, 4pm to
5.30pm at Alison Dickson Lecture Theatre
(H102), University of Southern Queensland.
AstroHarmonic: Music and Stars, Saturday,
October 8 from 7pm to late at the University
of Southern Queensland, Front Driveway with
entrance via West Street.
Enthusiasts shine at
car show
HIGHFIELDS NORTH EASTERN DOWNS ANNUAL
FUNDRAISER EVENT
The sun was out and the
chrome was shining for the
Highfields North Eastern
Downs’ Lions Club’s major annual
fundraiser on the weekend.
About 130 entrants travelled
to Cabarlah Showgrounds for
the club’s annual show and shine
on Sunday.
Lions Club vice president
Geoff Jarvis said the event was
growing its numbers to comparable
to pre-COVID events.
“We have had people come
from all over South-East
Queensland to participate in this
event,” Mr Jarvis said.
“Before COVID, we usually
had about 180 entrants but today’s
numbers were very easy to
manage.”
Various makes of vehicles
were entered from with hotrods,
muscle cars, restored wagons,
motorcycles and more.
Sunday’s outing was the second
year the club has been able
to hold the event since its first
cancellation due to COVID in
2020.
The Ford XR6 XR8 Club of
Queensland was named this
year’s best represented club.
Mr Jarvis said he and the club
were grateful of the support
from the sponsors of this year’s
show and shine.
“We started running the show
and shine as a way to bring an
annual event to the Highfields
area and draw more visitors to
our region,” Mr Jarvis said.
“Next year, we’ll fine tune the
trophies, especially in our over
50s category which proved to be
more popular than last year. We
try to have one trophy for every
count of three cars.
“We were very pleased with
the support today because there
is a lot of competition with more
show and shines moving into
September but you couldn’t
have asked for a better day for
our fundraiser.” – Sean White
• TOP: Glen Ballard,
Wyreema, in his 1928 Ford
Roadster Pick-Up
• MIDDLE: Neil Hamilton,
Toowoomba, shows his 1960
Holden FB Special Sedan
• BOTTOM: Rob Pulz,
Toowoomba with his Shelby
AC Cobra
• FRONT PAGE PHOTO:
1953 Ford Flatback sedan
The Southern Queensland Inland
and New South Wales Regional
Water Alliance is pushing
forward with plans to advocate
for sustainable water supplies
for their combined Local Government
areas into the future.
The Mayors of Tenterfield,
Goondiwindi, Southern Downs,
Western Downs, Toowoomba
and Lockyer Valley Regional
Councils met at Goondiwindi
last month and agreed to carry
through the work of advocating
for future water for the combined
region.
Toowoomba Region Mayor
Paul Antonio said the group
would continue to come together
regularly to discuss and plan for
the future water needs of inland
Southern Queensland and Northern
New South Wales.
“One of the best ways to advocate
at a local government level
on behalf of our communities is
to join forces and that’s exactly
what this alliance is looking
to achieve, working together to
secure the future water needs
of our regions for decades to
come,” Cr Antonio said.
At its most recent meeting
in Goondiwindi, the Alliance
agreed that it supports the
Queensland State Government’s
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we would run in parallel with
this assessment and advocate
strongly for a longer-term, nation-building
strategy that will
guarantee water security, liveability
and productivity in the
Downs and Border regions, involving
new water sources, for
the next 50-100 years.
“A parallel priority is to establish
links with the new Federal
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Artist's impression of the new Toowoomba Day Surgery
Queensland firm Hutchison Builders has
been awarded the tender to construct the new
Toowoomba Day Surgery located on the Ballie
Henderson Hospital campus.
Darling Downs Health Executive Director Infrastructure
Paul Clayton said work would start in
the coming months.
“The project will provide additional capacity
for our clinical staff to perform day surgery on the
Baillie Henderson Hospital campus, which will be
home to the new Toowoomba Hospital,” Mr Clayton
said.
“Congratulations to the Hutchies team based in
Toowoomba on being awarded the tender to complete
this catalyst project on the Baillie Henderson
campus.
“The new day surgery will see two state of the
art operating theatres constructed. It will also include
recovery and discharge spaces and waiting
rooms for friends and families.”
Darling Downs Health Chief Executive Annette
Scott said the project was just the beginning of
the transformation of services across the Health
Service.
“This is really the beginning of a five-year period
of construction work that will enhance the
health services available to the public and I’m
looking forward to hearing the positive feedback
from the community as they access these facilities,”
Ms Scott said
“Darling Downs Health has received $42 million
from the Department of Health to deliver this
project.
“Construction is expected to start later this
month with the new day surgery to be completed
by December 2023, weather permitting.”
Taken
OAKEY MEN'S: September 17 - Competition results. Club pairs
V. Rush and W. Patterson d. P. Wolski and P. Boyton, R. Henry and P.
Maker d. M. Park and J. Harrison.
Competition call: September 24 - Club pairs R. Krause and S. Bradford
v. V. Rush and W. Patterson. Consolation singles final P. Boyton v.
B. Lucht (D. Dreyer).
September 25 - Club pairs R. Henry and P. Maker vs L. Hudson and
G. Usher. T.T.B.A.
Jacko and Woody’s day winners Dave and Vince, runners-up Paddy
and Andrew, last round Ian and Kim.
October 2 - Irish theme day sponsored by Alison and Matt Park. 1pm
start. three-bowl pairs. Barbecue to follow. Names on board please.
October 23 - Visit from Northern Rivers. 12.30pm start. C/S. 30
players required mixed.
November 5 - Visit from Wellington Point. 1pm start. Mixed. Names
on board please.
OAKEY LADIES: September 20 - Bowls today at 9 am. Last
week two games of triples - Doreen Ciesiolka, Veta Allen and Elaine
Priaulx d. Rhondda Lawrie, Christine Little and E. Priaulx.
Dorothy Buckley, Betty Richter and Jan Little played Shirley
Hudson, Joyce Sloss, Hazel Harvey. • Continued next column
Joint exhibition at Rosalie Gallery
For anyone who enjoys the
great outdoors, gardening and
spending time in the natural
environment, the “Perceptions
of Paradise” art exhibition at
Rosalie Gallery in Goombungee
is an uplifting joy to the
senses.
Open from September 21,
during the Carnival of Flowers
festivities, until October 16,
the exhibition is a celebration
of light and colour across the
Toowoomba and South-East
Queensland region by three local
artists, Rosemary Williamson,
Liisa Gosper and Jeanne
Cotter.
Its inception, however,
stems originally from tragedy,
after two of the artists experienced
the sudden and unexpected
deaths of their farmer
husbands.
In their shared understanding,
grief and support of each
other, their friendship brought
strength, courage and resilience
to move forward with
their lives.
This joint venture offered
all three artists a definitive direction
and positive purpose to
focus on.
The body of works reflect
their mutual admiration, understanding
and respect for the
natural environment and the
gifts it offers us all, which is
clearly evident throughout the
exhibition.
Spread across three mediums,
oils, pastels and encaustics,
it covers a range of genres
from traditional style landscapes
and florals, through to
abstract type compositions.
There will be an opportunity
to “Meet the Artists” on Saturday,
September 24, from 11am
to 3pm, with demonstrations
and additional surprises.
It is a free event, with no
bookings required.
Rosalie Gallery is open
Wednesdays to Sundays,
10.30am to 3.30pm.
There will be an opportunity
to vote for your favourite piece
of art with a draw on the final
day for a prize of a bottle of
wine.
BOWLS
• From previous column
October 13 - Re-scheduled date for Pittsworth P/P F/R as September
22 is the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Day public holiday.
October 21 - Rescheduled date for Toowoomba Club Springtime
Gala. Now it is springtime we hope to see more bowlers enjoying
their bowls.- Elsie Voll
TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: Septemberf 16 - No bowls
due to rain. September 23 - Competition call. 9am J. MacKenzie
vs M. Rasmussen. Marker K. Ryan. If unavailable to play, please
contact Maree Frappell.
Please note that our Fish and Chip Night with Trivia is being
brought forward by a week to September 30.
Social Fridays start at 9am with names in by 8.30am. $15 with
morning tea provided. - Bev Borey
TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: September 21 - 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 Cosgrove. Office roster Rick Vosper. Due to pressure on
space this week, we have been unable to publish this report in full.
We sincerely apologise. The full version will appear next week. - Ed
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We are targeting the male population within
our community to partake in this initiative. This
walk aims to encourage conversation amongst an
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Eagles win premierships in two grades
What a grand final day for the Highfields Eagles
with the men’s under 19 and reserve grade sides
playing for Toowoomba Rugby League 2022 premierships.
The Highfields seniors club kicked off in the
TRL competition in 2011 so have been chasing
a premiership for 11 years and leading into Sunday’s
games, both teams were confident in their
form and keen to play for their jersey, their families
and the club.
The under 19s were first at 9.45am against the
Gatton Hawks. The last time these two sides came
together, the Hawks won convincingly at home
to book themselves straight into the grand final
which earned them a week off.
The Eagles had to battle it out again the following
week at Warwick to play in the big dance
and came away from that game with two players
suspended but a bucket load of confidence after a
whole-hearted performance.
They brought that confidence and relentless enthusiasm
to grand final day which sent the Gatton
Hawks for a six. They had no answers in the start
with the Eagles putting on two early tries in the
first half.
Just before the break the Hawks found some grit
and hit back with two tries of their own making
the score 10-all going into the break. The half time
chat did wonders for the Eagles. They started the
second half with a winner’s determination which
saw them score early. Top marks for University of
Southern Queensland
This was followed by a penalty in front of the
posts adding another two points. Leading by eight,
Highfields settled into the half well and with a level
head, took out the 2022 TRL premiership 18-14
over the Gatton Hawks.
Player of the match was Chad Lebsanft.
Highfields 18 (Tries: Zac Brown, Chad Lebsanft,
Jai Purser. Goals: Chad Lebsanft 2/3) defeated
Gatton 14 (Tries: Cooper Liston2, Kaden Buhse.
Goals: Kaden Buhse 1/3).
The well drilled reserve grade Eagles side came
up against Wattles Warriors and were keen to continue
the winning streak after cheering on the 19s
and certainly did that and more.
Wattles had nothing against the Eagles on the
big stage losing 27-6.
This win meant so much to the team who have
fought so hard all season to get this point. They
dominated across the park in all positions and
certainly played for their jersey, their club, their
families and more.
Highfields 27 (Tries: Blake Appo 2, Brayden Josephs,
Cooper Bowyer, Jake Brauer. Goals: Cory
Haywood 3/5) defeated Wattles 6 (Tries: Mitchell
Duff. Goals: Thomas Morris 1/1).
Player of the match was Blake Appo.
Making history for the Highfields Eagles seniors
club, the 19s and reserve graders have certainly
done themselves very proud and deserved
the wins. – Sally Haywood
• FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Celebration time
for Jack Hutton, Steve Rach and Jake Brauer.
Under 19s Zac Brown, Connor Nicholls, Bailey Nash, Chad Lebsanft, Lachy Fanning and
Jayden Wood
Blake Appo, Jake Brauer and Cory Haywood - top players in reserve grade win
Highfields Eagles reserve grade Toowoomba Rugby League premiership winners
Highfields Eagles under 19 Toowoomba Rugby League premiership winners
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Order of St John lends helping hand to rural patients
The Toowoomba Hospital
Toowoomba Hospital refurbishment project.
Foundation’s Clive Foundation CEO Alison Through their efforts,
Berghofer Toowoomba Kennedy said the foundation
Hutchinson Builders have
Hospital Accommodation
had been absolutely jumped on board to donate
units will receive a blown away by the outpouring
their services along with
much-needed facelift,
of support from many local businesses and
thanks to generous support
of the Order of St John
Knights Hospitaller Priory
of the Darling Downs.
the Order of St John’s and
its members.
“The foundation took
over operations of the
trades.
“These units haven’t
seen any significant upgrades
since they first
The accommodation Toowoomba Hospital opened in 1998 and were
units are run by the foundation’s
Patient Accommodation looking a little tired and Toowoomba
volunteers and helps
provide onsite accommodation
for rural patients of
Darling Downs Health and
their loved ones who need
to travel more than 50km
Units in 2018.
"We love being able to
provide this service to rural
patients,” she said.
“So, we were blown
away by the offer of support
out-dated.
"We can’t wait for our
first guests to experience
the differences our upgraded
units will make to their
stay.”
for treatment at Toowoomba
from the Order of Order of St John
Hospital.
St John’s to support our Knights Hospitaller Fundraising
Committee chairman
Chair Julian Turner
said on hearing the need
for the project, the Priory
was keen to answer the
call.
“Every two years we
look for a project in the
Darling Downs that we
can lend our support to.
"Then we heard the
Hospital
Foundation was looking to
refurbish their accommodation
units,” he said.
“It’s important that the
Order of St John Knights
Hospitaller continue to
serve the sick and the poor,
and this project means that
Highfields library hosts local author
The new Highfields Library
is hosting an author event from
11am to noon on Saturday,
Septembe 24, where local author
Mark Kleinschmidt will
discuss writing, publishing and
his novel, The Blood Rune, with
ex-ABC journalist and author,
Bruce Honeywill.
The author has pledged 10
per cent of the profits from The
Blood Rune to three domestic
violence charities, Friends with
Dignity, RizeUp Australia, and
Next Steps Australia.
“Domestic violence touches
too many Australians,” Mark
said. "Seeing it’s a sub-theme in
The Blood Rune, I felt it was a
good opportunity to help.”
While potentially grim and
confronting, the author handles
the subject with great sensitivity,
with the book being applauded
by high school librarians, and
receiving rave reviews from
readers aged 14 to 88.
Raised in the remote Australian
bush, on a diet of real and
imagined adventures, Mark
writes to share the types of stories
that stirred his imagination
and turned him into an avid
reader and lover of language.
“I wrote the story I’d want to
read, while keeping the language
suitable for young adults, but
even so, the strongest following
is from adult readers.” Mark
said.
Mark is no stranger to the
writing and publishing sector;
Westering, his collection of original
bush verse published in the
late 1990s, sold over 10,000 copies
and won the Golden Gumleaf
Bush Laureate, Book of the Year
award for 1998.
He has also spent over a decade
writing and editing online
content for magazines and websites.
While the Blood Rune is
Mark’s first novel, he is currently
working on the sequel, The
Fire Rune, and has a further two
books planned for The Ronan
Ryan Odyssey series.
Domestic violence - grim and
confronting
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we can fulfill that purpose support of the hospital
and ensure the hospital foundation.
foundation can continue to “We’ll celebrate the
provide this great service achievements of the project
“We’re grateful that
in October at our Fund-
Sean Lees and the team raising Dinner, which is
from Hutchinson Builders always a fun night with
have stepped forward to raffles, auctions and a
take on this project and guest speaker,” he said.
help create a home away “It’s an opportunity
from home for patients of for the Order of St John
Darling Downs Health.” Knights Hospitaller to say
Mr Turner said the Order
thank you to Hutchies, the
of St John Knights subcontractors, trades and
Hospitaller looked forward
local businesses who’ve
to thanking everyone been involved in the refur-
involved in the project bishment project as well
in October at their Home as fundraise in support of
Away From Home black the Toowoomba Hospital
JULIAN TURNER
tie fundraising dinner in Foundation.”
Order of St John Hospitaller
Milestone birthday
Family and friends gathered at the Coalbank Hall on September 7 to celebrate the 80th birthday
of Neal Nothdurft. Neal has lived at Coalbank all his life and says he loves where he lives
and getting up to work on his farm, Hill View, each day is what keeps him fit, healthy and happy.
ABOVE: Neal Nothdurft and wife Eileen centre front, with daughters Robyn Haynes, left,
and Deb Richardson and son Doug Nothdurft. Neal is the proud grandfather of 15 and great
grandfather of 14.
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win in the School Students Garden category of the carnival garden competition.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 - 13
HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Farm experts offer plans for success
Panellists at a recent ABARES Regional Outlook Conference in Toowoomba created interest in the way they are adapting to change and achieving success. From left, session chair Justin
Heaven, general manager Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise, Belinda Frentz, Kerri-Ann Lamb, Bronwyn and David Neuendorf, Professor Craig Baillee and Angus Woods
Local producers add to ABARES conference
Farm businesses and researchers came together
in Toowoomba to share their experiences and ideas
on how agriculture can adapt to the challenges it is
facing and position itself for success.
More than 200 met for the ABARES
Toowoomba Regional Outlook conference at
which the Canberra based government economics
agency provided details of commodity markets and
prices, and a number of local farming businesses
spoke about their experiences of innovation and
adaption for sustainable growth.
ABARES Assistant Secretary, Agricultural
TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET
Harristown Saleyards, Monday, September 12, 2022
Next Cattle Sale, Monday, September 19, 2022
Yarding: 222 Change: +43
Export Cattle Sold to similar prices to
previous week. Trade weight feeders sold to
a dearer market reaching 654.2 c/kg.
• Bulls made $2189
• Cows reached $2327
• Heavy Heifers topped @ $2140
• Trade Weight Feeders sold to $2022
• Increased Buyer support and Local Re-stockers
participating, saw the average price improve
significantly from last week.
# Bookings for next week recommended #
DESCRIPTION
Steers
Cows
Heavy Heifers
Bulls
Feeder Steers
Restocker Steers
Restocker Heifers
Weight
500-700kgs
520+kgs
>400kgs
>600kgs
400-500kgs
200-280kgs
200-280kgs
Range
c/kg
486
280-308
380-468
276-304
476-486
500-680
408-520
Bobby Calves
Average
c/kg
486
294
429
288
471
590
463
Change
c/kg
-
-
-43
+2
+18
+6
+23
Grass Eaters $640-$1000 Beef x Dairy $350-$520 Dairy $50-$440
Prime Pork $214
Prime Bacon
Light Sows
NIL
NIL
Weaners $148
Pigs
Prime Light Bacon
Replacement Boars
Forward Stores
Suckers
NIL
NIL
$184
$82
Livestock, 429 South St, Toowoomba 07 4690 7777
Darren Hartwig - All enquiries 0428 736 470
Mick O’Keefe - Cattle 0409 621 019
Mark Gersekowski - Pigs/Calf/Cattle 0427 761 099
John Padman - Dairy Specialist 0417 802 543
Rural Products, 397 South St, Tmba 07 4636 8888
Forecasting and Trade, Kurt Hockey said the
panel discussion on adopting and adapting
for sustainable growth generated considerable
interest.
“These farm businesses and researchers come
together to share their experiences and ideas on
how agriculture can adapt to the challenges it is
facing and position itself for success,” Mr Hockey
said.
Mr Hockey discussed the big picture issues
affecting farmers in Southern Queensland.
His colleague Jonathan Wong took a closer look
SALE REPORT
Saturday, September 17
Rocky Dip Yards CROWS NEST
In a larger yarding of cattle, Droughtmaster
steers sold to $1680 to $1620.
Droughtmaster steer calves sold to $1440.
Blonde heifer calves sold to $1410 and
$1340. Plain condition Euro x steers
made $1490. Brangus steer calves sold
to $1390, thirteen in the pen and a pen of
Euro steer calves made $1430.
Next Sale:
Sat, October 1 – 10am
Rocky Dip Yards Crows Nest
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
WANTED TO LEASE
Country to run 100+ steers
BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE
Mobile: 0428 879 531
Fax: 4698 2580
E: rick@zlp.net.au
Your local agent
at the region’s commodities and where trends
are heading. “We’ve had recent high commodity
prices for grains, but we’re also aware of the
challenges from the recent wet weather and rising
input costs.”
reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale
Booking Agent
for Toowoomba,
Dalby & Warwick
Cattle Sales
David O’Sullivan
0412 501 116
Paul O’Sullivan
0400 910 088
osullivanauctions@bigpond.com.au
ABARES’ Regional Outlook conferences have
become an essential part of sharing commodity
forecasts and research results, and hearing from
local delegates about key regional agricultural
issues. - Miles Noller reporting
ABARES’ farming panellists
BELINDA FRENTZ
Owner and manager of Salad Makers and Chair, Growcom (and Deputy Chair of AusVeg) – she
spoke about the Future Fields strategic plan and Fair Farms, the training and certification program
for employers in Australian horticultural industries.
KERRI-ANN LAMB
Wickham Farms Killarney (2019 Nuffield Scholar and Killarney potato farmer) – her Nuffield
study identified the main areas driving change for the potato-growing industry (tech, automation,
responding to evolving consumer demands, waste, responsible packaging).
BRONWYN AND DAVID NEUENDORF
9Dorf Farms, Lilydale (near Helidon) – spoke about their family-owned multi-generational
business that prides itself on having a sustainable farming enterprise working with and improving
the environment, producing ethically raised animals. Their objective is maximising food production
by bringing high-yield produce direct to the end user, using fewer resources, less land and saving
valuable water. 9Dorf Farms produces fresh fish (aquaculture), pastured beef, chicken and eggs.
Professor Craig Baillie
Head of School and Dean (Agriculture and Environmental Science) at the University of Southern
Queensland– outlined game-changing technologies in agriculture.
ANGUS WOODS
Director of Woods Foods – detailed the Goondiwindi based organisation’s production of premium
food ingredients, including grains and seeds, flours and puffed products.
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Roma LifeFlight project sod turned
LifeFlight Pilot David Rockwell, LifeFlight Pilot Marius de Jager, LifeFlight Australia Deputy Chair Jim Elder, LifeFlight Chief Commercial Officer Yvette Lutze, RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Doctor
Gareth Richards, Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator Anthony Chisholm, LifeFlight Paramedic Aaron Hartle, LifeFlight Board Chairman Rob Borbidge AO, Katrina Marsh -
Santos, Ben Prain - Arrow Energy, Bruce Baldwin - Origin Energy and SGAS steering committee chair, Dave Atkin - Origin Energy, LifeFlight Foundation Chair Stewart Morland
Construction of LifeFlight’s new
Roma Emergency Response Facility is
officially under way, with the ceremonial
turning of the sod, at the new site
this morning.
LifeFlight Board Chairman Rob
Borbidge AO and Assistant Minister
for Regional Development Senator Anthony
Chisholm shared shovel duties
to formally mark the beginning of the
construction phase.
The multi-million-dollar facility is
vital for future-proofing the aeromedical
service in the region, with the existing
base no longer meeting the operational
needs, to service the Maranoa
community and beyond. It will feature
a hangar large enough to house the
AW139 aircraft, which is already dedicated
to the Roma base, with the service
provided by LifeFlight on behalf of Surat
Gas companies, Shell QGC, Santos,
Arrow Energy and Origin.
The Surat Gas Aeromedical Service
provides medical support for mining
employees and their families, as well as
donating 150 flying hours per year, to
respond to missions in the community.
“This will be a significant improvement
on the current helicopter base and
of course, we work closely with the
SGAS partners, so we look forward to
continuing to embrace that relationship
into the future,” Mr Borbidge said.
LifeFlight Roma Base Lead Bryce
Duke said the new Emergency Response
Facility will help crew members
work more efficiently, with space to
conduct on-site administration, training,
engineering and maintenance activities.
“There will be an increase in space for
crew, staff meetings, training and equipment
storage. "Being purpose-built, it
will be tailored to the needs of pilots,
medical and support staff.
RHS - SQUARE - GALV
LENS LENGTH SIZE
LEN/$
100 - 6.5M - 20X20X1.6 - $20
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X1.6 - $25
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.0 - $30
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.5 - $37
100 - 6.5M - 25X25X3.0 - $44
64 - 8.0M - 40X40X2.5 - $80
64 - 8.0M - 40X40X3.0 - $90
64 - 8.0M - 50X50X1.6 - $65
64 - 8.0M - 50X50X2.0 - $80
49 - 8.0M - 50X50X3.0 - $120
30 - 8.0M - 75X75X3.0 - $185
25 - 8.0M - 75X75X4.0 - $240
20 - 8.0M - 100X100X3.0 - $250
16 - 8.0M - 100X100X4.0 - $320
RHS - RECTANGLE - GALV
96 - 8M - 50X25X2.0 - $60
30 - 8M - 100X50X2.5 - $170
32 - 6M - 100X50X3.0 - $140
PAINTED - RHS
36 - 8M - 125X125X4.0 - $220
60 - 8M - 100X100X2.5 - $140
BUNDLES OF 12
"It will be a lot easier to do our jobs
and will also cater for the needs of our
patients,” he said.
In February last year, the project was
estimated to cost $2 million, with more
than half of that amount funded by the
Australian Government.
In October, LifeFlight received a
$1,072,137 grant from the Australian
Government.
“The Government is backing this
project so LifeFlight has the facilities it
needs to save lives in the future. This
project shows the Government’s commitment
to delivering the services and
infrastructure that regional communities
need. Funding projects such as this
ensures our region remains a great place
to live, work and visit,” said Senator
Chisholm.
While this important infrastructure
has received generous Government
funding and the granting of a long-term
STOCK CLEARANCE SALE
CATTLE RAIL - RHS TUBE - PIPE
PIPE - BLACK - 6.5M
LENS SIZE WALL
LEN/$
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
peppercorn lease by Maranoa Regional
Council, community contributions have
also been vital to the project, with more
than $1.5 million already raised through
appeals and fundraising events.
Unfortunately, building costs are increasing
and there is still a shortfall, so
more donations are needed to help Life-
Flight reach the new target.
“The donors in this region have been
absolute local legends and really rallied
behind this project,” said Mr Borbidge.
Donations from locals, community
groups and the Maranoa Regional
Council have also been boosted by
significant contributions from a couple
of businesses and a major anonymous
donor.
“This is a base for the community,
so we are asking the community to further
support the project and the service,
which supports them and their families
when they need it most.”
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
Donations are always welcome to assist
LifeFlight to continue the life-saving
work of the aeromedical crews and
enhance existing bases like Roma’s.
“We have been overwhelmed by the
financial contributions from government
and locals.
"We’re incredibly grateful for every
dollar we receive,” said Maranoa Regional
Advisory Committee Chair Kate
Scott.
“Every gift, of any size, will bring us
closer to an even safer Maranoa.”
• People who are in a position to
make a larger gift of over $500 will be
forever honoured on LifeFlight’s Wall
of Legends at the new Roma base. Donations
can be made at LifeFlight Roma
Base Upgrade - LifeFlight.
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 - 15
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
GARDEN OPEN
Includes Bromelaids, succulents and other
hardy plants. Fact sheets and advice
OPEN TO END OF NOVEMBER
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
EADIES IRIS AND DAYLILYS
33 Hartwig St, Goombungee ~ Ph 4696 5044
HADEN MARKET DAY
Saturday, November 12
Haden Public Hall
– Stall Bookings –
0427 382 578 or 4698 8291
Cabarlah Hall
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 8
1pm
Doors open 11.30am
$10 entry includes one sheet of cent sale
tickets, lucky door entry and afternoon tea!
We Care - a Legacy of Christopher Robert
Geraghty Inc.
is a non-profit organisation founded to assist
children from conception to twenty five years of
age with a terminal illness and provide
assistance to their families and carers.
For further information or to see how you can
help with this worthy cause, please contact
Catherine Iseppi on (07) 4696 9141 or
cath.iseppi@bigpond.com - Incorporation No: 1A54755
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
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
Kross Kut Records presents a
Country Music Showcase
Ken ‘Chainsaw’ Lindsay
Lindsay Waddington
and Lynchburg
Allen Caswell
GOWRIE LITTLE PLAIN HALL
OCTOBER 8, 2022
7.30pm $20 Supper, Raffles, Lucky Door
Bookings Phone Shirley 4630 4384
Cabarlah
Markets
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 25
7.30am
to 12.30pm
Phone
0490 012 999
www.Cabarlah-Markets.org.au
Rome St
Church of Christ
Musical Entertainment
Cloud 9
Stall Sites: $15
You are invited to attend a series of
thought-provoking Bible lessons by speakers
Sam Wilcutt from the USA and Glen Tattersall
from Tasmania.
All are welcome at no cost.
49 Rome St Newtown Toowoomba
FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 to 9
Jesus the light has come into a dark world
9:30am
Morning tea 10.30am
The truth shall set you free 11:15am
Lunch 12.00pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
The church, God’s eternal purpose 7.30pm
Supper afterward
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Morning tea at 10.00am
Why are there so many churches? 11:00am
Lunch 12.00pm
The church as God’s family 1:30pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Choosing to be saved 9:30am
Morning tea 10.30am
From hopelessness to heaven 11:15am
Lunch 12.00pm
There are perhaps no sadder words in the
English language than despair and hopeless,
but on the contrary, there is no more
empowering word than hope, come and hear
great messages from God’s word that will
give hope and reassurance in an increasingly
troubled world.
All are welcome, we look forward to meeting
you there.
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TAX
ACCOUNTANT
• Small Business Tax, Accounting, and Advice
• Personal Income Tax Returns
• Bookkeeping
Tax & Accounting Services
P: 4596 3061
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ELECTRICIAN
ELECTRICIAN
Small installations and
electrical repairs
Phone John 0449 908 487
Licence: 74180
HOUSE PLANS and DRAFTING
PLANS drawn
Design & Drafting
Ph: 0428 978 144
QBCC Lic: No. 055773
Local Service
Age Pension Discounts
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.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Goombungee Public Hall
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
and ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Saturday, September 24
at 10am
Goombungee Hall - Edward Street
CABARLAH RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 at 7.30pm
Fire Shed, Cabarlah
9918 New England Highway 4352
Contact Gary Kinchen 0412 094 557
RURAL SERVICES and SUPPLIES
Hay For Sale
RHODES GRASS BALE BARONS,
SMALL SQUARES, 4x4 ROUND
BALES & 6x4x3 LARGE SQUARES
AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
ACCOMMODATION
FOR RENT: Flat
1brm, single person.
$155/week furnished.
Phone 4698 1154.
BUY - SWAP - SELL
FOR SALE: 5-shelf
steel cabinets x 2.
2170h x 900w x
400d. $75 each. Old
wooden troughs x 3.
Suit garden. Approx
2700 long. $100 each.
Concrete water trough
1200 diameter. $250.
Phone 0428 965 610
GARAGE
SALE
ADS
From
just
$15
Phone
4615 4416
View what’s for sale at
www.toowoombahayfarm.com.au
or call 0429 097 152
10775 Warrego Highway,
Charlton
PETS and
PET SERVICES
HORSE RUG
REPAIRS
DOG RUGS
FROM $15
Crows Nest
0468 993 886
(no texts please)
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
September 20 Madison Goodwin
September 22 Alyssa Perry
Ruth O’Neill
September 23 Mahni Holten
Edward Ehrlich
September 26 Zoe Morice
Isabella Casagrande
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you are entitled to receive
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gift pack on presentation
of this coupon at Heritage Bank in either
Highfields or Crows Nest. To register a
birthday, send the name, phone number
and birth date to
High Country Herald,
PO Box 242, Highfields or email
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Worship
Times
Call 4615 4416
to list service times here
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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
FINALS - WEEK 3
• FRIDAY
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• SATURDAY
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Progressive
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Ross and Marnie
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Panthers
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score 1
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Panthers
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score 2
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Eels
Rabbitohs
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score 1
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Rabbitohs
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RESULTS
Finals Week 2
Eels 40 d. Raiders 4
Rabbitohs 38 d. Sharks 12
Barry Robinson
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Nest NEWS
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Cowboys Finals Week 2
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Progressive
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Panthers
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score 1
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Rabbitohs
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score 0
Progressive
score 113
Eels
Rabbitohs
Finals Week 2
score 1
Progressive
score 1112
Phantom Freddy
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Panthers
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SPORT
BOWLS
Long time between drinks for
High Country bowlers
CROWS NEST WINS DIVISION 4 PENNANT
Peter Best, Tony Collins, obscured, Kerry Green, DDBA, Paul McEwan,
Ray Weis, Roger Haldane, Lachlan Barnes, side captain, Daryl Fraser,
Bill Perry, John Fowler, Howard Cornwell, Shane Case and Bill Kruger
Even though they have competed
most years, 1972 was the last time
the Crows Nest Bowls Club won a
division pennant.
During the recent 2022 season,
most weeks the club found it difficult
to scrape together enough players to
field a side.
CROWS NEST: September 14 -
Afternoon social bowls was won by
Dennis Russell and John McConnell.
Second were Joe MacDonald and
Brian Gleeson.
The weather has become more
agreeable, and so too has the number
of feet on the green.
There’ll be a format change on
future Wednesdays. Back to prizes
for both winners and runners-up. The
smaller jackpot will still be available
each week.
October 1 - Final of club fours -
Stephen Emmerton, Bevan Wingett,
Lachlan Barnes and John Michelmore
v. John Fowler, Ray Weis, Daryl Fraser
and Paul McEwan.
October 2 - (10.30 start): Final
of club triples - Stephen Emmerton,
Daryl Fraser and Paul McEwan v.
John Fowler, Lachlan Barnes and
Dave Allen (sub - Howard Cornwell.)
. Crows Nest celebrated bringing the
Division 4 Pennant home on Saturday,
September 10. It’s been a long time
between drinks at Crows Nest; and our
Side Manager Lachlan Barnes, as well
as all of our players, are congratulated
for a finely fought outcome.
The weather is on the improve, so
why not join the Thrifty Thursday
group each week. It’s a good couple
of hours fun and you’ll always be
welcome.
September 11 - Re/Max Rural
Afternoon was won by Daryl Fraser,
Carol Bartholomaeus and Howard
Cornwell. Shane Case, Paul McEwan
and Maree Millin claimed runnersup.
Many thanks to Re/Max Rural for
sponsoring an enjoyable afternoon on
the green. Much appreciated.
But old and young heads decided
to give it a red hot go over the nine
weeks.
Congratulations to all of the club
members who played in the earlier
rounds that laid the foundation for a
win in the grand final. Let’s not wait
another 50 years. - Contributed
Coming events: Sunday, September
25 - Harry Steabler’s Memorial
Afternoon; Sunday, October 2 - Mixed
social bowls; Wednesday, October -
Burstows Funerals Afternoon. Sunday,
October 9 - Advertiser Shield.
2022-23 annual subscriptions
are now due, so you’re welcome to
renew your membership by the end
of September. The next management
committee meeting is scheduled for
Sunday, October 9, starting at 9.30 am.
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 at www.
crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au
New members welcome. Whether
you’re an old hand at the game or
someone who’s never picked up
a bowl before in his life, you’re
absolutely welcome at the Crows
Nest Bowls Club.v Visit www.
crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au to
learn more about us. If you’re new
in town, or just passing through and
looking for a friendly game on any
Wednesday or Sunday afternoon,
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)
will close very soon, and entry forms
are available at the club noticeboard.
You’ll never never know if you don’t
have a go! GottaLoveBowls. - Gary
Baker, secretary, Crows Nest BC.
DDLBA: The 2022 pennant season has come to
a close with some good bowling and great results.
Division 1 - Drayton Green (Downs Dis-trict) will
now play off in Group 2 on September 24 at Drayton
Club against Algester (Cunningham District). The
winner will go on the State finals at Club Tweed on
the Gold Coast on November 5 and 6.
All club secretaries have been notified of the
change to Pittsworth fundraiser which whad been set
down for this Thursday and which is now declared
a public holiday. This event will now be played on
October 13. October 21 - Please note also this date
change for the Toowoomba Springtime Gala.
The DDLBA veteran fours played at West/Club
Toowoomba resulted in a win for West Toowoomba
J. Maxim, K. Hewitt, B. Jurgs and R. Volp. Runners-up
were North Toowoomba B. Shea, D. Clarke,
B. Williams and P. Graham. Round 1: Toowoomba
M. Podmore, D. Van Zeeland, D. Cunningham, G.
Mitchell. Round 2: Drayton L. Tickle, J. Slattery, C.
Plater, D. Diment.
October 4 - Nominations close for the DDLBA
championship triples to be played at Toowoomba
Club on October 8-9. October 10 - DDLBA management
meeting. October 11 - Nominations close
for the DDLBA novice singles to be played at West/
Club Toowoomba on October 15-16. October 20
- DDLBA president at home day at Drayton Club.
- Joyce McGeorge
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: September
14 - A grade singles L. Weir d. J. Pauli, A. Jones
d. K. Lavender, J. Johnson wof T. Thomas, K. Weir
wof S. McManus. All competition and social play
now 9.30a.m. Competition call for on or before September
21: - Consistency singles K. Weir vs J. Pauli,
A. Jones vs T. Thomas, C. Benson vs H. Gscheidle,
P. Graham vs K. Lavender. Markers S. Connors, L.
Mott, B. Williams, V. Mahony. Umpire tba.
Competition call for on or before September 28
- A grade singles L. Mott vs P. Graham. B grade singles
final Y. McErlean vs H. Gscheidle. Consistency
singles L. Weir vs S. Connors. Markers J. Pauli,
A. Jones, J. Mitchell. Umpire tba. Congratulations
to P. Graham, B. Williams, D. Clark and B. Shea,
runners-up in the recent DDLBA veterans championship.
Also a second round win went to L. Mott, P.
Graham, T. Thomas and D. Clark at the recent Dalby
two-day carnival.
INDOOR BOWLS
St MARY'S: Due to the recent passing of Queen
Elizabeth, we will respectfully cancel Thursday afternoon
social bowls on September 22.
Next social bowls will be on September 29 at the
usual time of 12.15 to 3pm. This coming weekend
TIBA are hosting the Carnival of Flowers Indoor
Bowls Carnival with pairs being played on Saturday
and rinks on Sunday. We have Shirley Holm, Kaylene
Weir, Denise Crust and Ron Ziebell playing. Good
bowling everyone. September 16 - Competition was
hard - no winners in our group, but Margaret Tronc,
Selwyn Tronc, Shirley Holm and Annette Kearney
picked up a lucky team prize. Thanks to everyone
supporting the club. - Yvonne
DARTS
OAKEY: Grand Hotel 1 - 115, Grand Hotel 2 -
128, Bernborough Tavern 1 - 85, Bernborough Tavern
2 - 74, Bernborough Tavern 3 - 76.
Finals to be played on September 21. Grand Hotel
1 v. Grand Hotel 2 at Grand Hotel, Bernborough
Tavern 1 v. Bernborough Tavern 2 at Bernborough
Tavern. Good luck to all teams. - Wayne
CROWS NEST: September 10 -
Ladies open day. Overall best net B.
Kelly, runner-up L. Case 73.
A grade: Gross B. Cox 85, net N.
Giddons 77, best 9 stableford B. Melbourne
19. Long drive N. Giddons. Pin
shot T. Dunne.
B grade: Gross A. Robinson 94.
Net J. Kruse 77. Best 9 B. Freeman
18. Long drive M. Voorma. Pin shot B.
Freeman.
C grade: Gross C. Cover 113. Net S.
Blond 86. Best 9 Y. Lebeter 15. Long
drive S. Blond. Pin shot S. Blond.
D grade: Gross M. Edser 110.
Net M.Turvey 78. Best 9 S. Mc-
Naught-Ford 14. Long drive M.
Turvey. Veterans M. Gull. Grandmothers
J. Fisk.
September 18 - Anne Robinson and
Lyn Case single stableford. Winner D.
Cox 39pts, runner-up G. Dukes 38.
Rundown A. Robinson, R. Daunt. Pin
shots 1/10 G. Campbell, 3/12 R. Daunt,
5/14 D. Cox.
CABARLAH MEN'S: September
7 - Single stableford. Winner W.
Hoger 37, runner-up M. Goddard 36.
Rundown D. Robinson 35 P. Higham
35, D. Stephen 35, P. Hunt 35, K.
Dunnemann 35, M. Hancock 35, K.
Mitchell 35, M. Gillespie 35. Pin shots
1 P. Hunt, 5 J. Bishop, 10 J. Buckley,
14 L. Bishop, 17 J. Buckley Pro-Pin.
September 10 - Single stableford.
Winner T. Lloyd 37, runner-up G.
Trussell 36.
Rundown A. Rushford 34, D. Robinson
33, P. Ladewig 33, S. Adams 33,
D. Thompson 33, J. Gardener 33, G.
MacDonald 33. Pins 1 J. Gardener.
GOOMBUNGEE: September
15 - Men's single stableford, club
trophy. Winner Wayne Nemeth 42.
Approaches 1/10 Harry Cover, 2/11
David Cass, 4/13 Gary Buckley, David
Scutt and Wayne Nemeth. Ladies
single stableford, club trophy. Winner
Robyn Drowley 38. Approaches
3/12 and 5/14 Gloria Scott, 9/18 Jan
Mullins. Handicap matchplay draw
for next week - Ann Cass v. Jan Mullins.
September 18 - Single stableford,
club trophy. Winner men Rodney
Mann 37 on count back. Winner ladies
Robyn Drowley 38. Rundown
Gary Herriman, Murray McLeod,
OAKEY SOCIAL:
September 18 - 4bbb
stroke with 33 players
on the back nine.
Winners Bruce Lucht
and Brett McDonald 28
nett, runners-up George
Fenton and Gary Lange
on count back to Sean
Petrie and Graham
Byers 30 net.
Winners of pins/
approaches 10 B. Mc-
Donald, 11 over 60
G. Byers, under 60 A.
Cherry, 13 M. Krahen-
GOLF
bring, 14 T. Boyd, 15
A. Cherry, 16 over 60
D. McMonagle.
Under 60 S. Nicholson,
17 HL, 18 D.
Harvey. Long drives A
grade M. Krahenbring,
B grade S. Nicholson,
over 60 P. Flynn.
Members draw -
Murray Bradford, not
present for $25. Raffles
A very big thank you to our sponsors,
Jackron Plumbing, J. and S. Thorpe
Family Trust, Brian Phillips and the
club.
Also a big thank-you to the ladies
who travelled to play in our first open
day for many ears. Hopefully, this will
be the start of many more to come.
September 11 - Crows Nest News
and Post. Winner Jack Thorpe 37, runner-up
Anne Robinson 36. Rundown
B. Melbourne (visitor from City),
J. Thorpe, A. Robinson, L. Case, R.
Burgess, D. Littleton, N. Walters and
B. Klepper. Pins 1/10, 2/11 and 9/18
J. Thorpe, 3/12 J. Edser, 4/13 T. Weis,
5/14 N. Walters, 6/15 B. Phillips, 7/16
B. Melbourne, 8/17 A. May (eagles
nest.)
Ladies A. Robinson, 7/16 ladies A.
Robinson, 8/17 R. Daunt, 9/18 B. Phillips,
ladies A. Robinson.
September 25 - The Men's Shed
open two-person ambrose. - Betty Cox
Pro-Pin, 5 G. Trussell, 10 L. Bishop,
17 J. Gardener.
September 11 - Single stroke,
monthly medals. A grade winner J.
Gardener 68, runner-up P. Higham 71.
C grade winner D. Pinidipathariage
66, runner-up J. Lee 68. Rundown B.
Northwood 71, M. Goddard 72, O.
Hollis 74, B. Fagg 74, G. Douglas 75,
J. Davidson 75, T. Lloyd 75, C. Reich
76. Best gross J. Gardener 75. Pin shots
1 K. Mitchell, 5 J. Lee Pro-Pin, 10 P.
Martin, 14 J. Lee, 17 C. Reich.
September 18 - Zone 2 championship.
No social play until 3pm Sunday.
- Gary Small
Garry Shea, Royce Polzin, Damien
Peters. Pins men 3/12 Adrian Delaney,
4/13 Craig Kennedy, 8/17
Travis Peters. Approaches 1/10 Rob
Mansbridge, 9/18 Murray McLeod.
Ladies approach 5/14 Janette Cooper.
Members draw - No. 95 Travis Peters,
present wins $5. Next week $5.
September 22 - Men's 9-hole
eclectic stableford, club trophy. Ladies
single stableford, club trophy,
Final round handicap matchplay
championship.
September 25 - Single stroke,
monthly medal, club trophy. - Murray
McLeod
93 P. Wolski and 98 M.
Morgan.
September 25 -
Single stableford on
the front nine with a
6.30am tee off.
October 2 - Don’t
forget we are travelling
to Gatton Golf Course
for 18 holes. - Flynny/
Macca
RIFLE SHOOTING
TABLE TENNIS
FISHING
SOUTHERN DOWNS: September 18 - 500
yards F open Craig M. 124.9, Richard McK. 124.6,
Kate S. 123.7, Bruce McA. 119.10, Greg W. 119.7,
Geoff V. 115.3, Neil S. 113.3, Charlie M. 110.7. F
std Kevin J. 120.4. A pleasant morning saw some
competitive shooting from the members in the open
class.
Craig M. just pipped Richard McK. for top spot
by the X count system with Kate S. not far behind.
The variable wind caused problems for all the
shooters making scoring well a challenge.
In the standard class Kevin J. was the sole entrant
but shot well for a good score.
September 25 - We will be at the 600-yard
mound. Sign on at 8.30am for 9am start. Contact
Margaret 4666 1018.
GOLF
OAKEY: September 14 - Ladies 18-hole stableford.
Winner Joan Fisk 36, runner-up Janice Little 31.
Front 9 winner Daphne Webster 18. Back 9 Kathy
Fenton 12 on count back.
September 21 - 18-hole stroke in conjunction
with the September monthly medal. September 17-
18 - Members 18-hole stroke in conjunction with the
September monthly medal.
Winner Division 1 and the monthly medal Doug
Fisk 71 net. Division 2 Stan Gillies 100 net, runner-up
Michael Rietveld 74. Rundown Andrew King
76 net. Pins 3 George Wright, 12, donated by Andrew
King, Doug Fisk and. 5/14, donated by The
Barn, Andrew King.
September 24-25 - Members 18-hole stableford.
Also, Cecil Plains carnival. - Marlene Deans
CROWS NEST: September 9 - A grade -
Storm 8: Kurt Macdonald 0, Doug Shum 0, Rob
Shelton 2, Kallum Genrich 2, Kurt and Doug 0, Kurt
and Rob 0, Kurt and Kallum 1, Doug and Rob 1,
Doug and Kallum 1, Rob and Kallum 1 d.
Panthers 6: Shane Murphy 2, Grahame Knight 2,
Peter Greaves 0, Godfrey Davies 0, Shane and Grahame
1, Shane and Peter G 1, Shane and Godfrey
0, Grahame and Godfrey 0, Grahame and Peter 0,
Godfrey and Peter 0.
Cowboys 9: Ben Kahler 2, Samantha Black 0,
Sandy Kahler 1, Michael Callaghan 1, Ben and Sam
1, Ben and Sandy 1, Ben and Michael 0, Sam and
Michael 1, Michael and Sandy 1, Sam and Sandy
1 d. Sharks 5: Darren Hagarty 1, Rhys Kelk 1, Ned
Hegarty 2, Shane Macdonald 0, Darren and Rhys 0,
Darren and Ned 0, Darren and Shane 1, Rhys and
Ned 0, Rhys and Shane 0, Ned and Shane 0
B grade - Raiders 9: Ed Pickering, Geoff Darr,
Janelle Macdonald, Patti Bowman. Ed Pickering 2,
Geoff Darr 1, Janelle Macdonald 1, Patti Bowman
1, Ed and Geoff 1, Ed and Janelle 1, Ed and Patti 1,
Geoff and Janelle 0, Geoff and Patti 1, Janelle and
Patti 0 d. Rabbitohs 5: Jenny Pickering 0, Chris Hayward
1, River Verhoek 2, Travis Morice 0, Jenny and
Chris 0, Jenny and River 0, Jenny and Travis 0, Chris
and River 1, Chris and Travis 0, River and Travis 1.
Bulldogs 10: Lynda Georgeson 2, Hamish Genrich
2, Anaiah Goldie-Brown 0, Peter Morice 2, Lynda
and Hamish 1, Lynda and Anaiah 1, Lynda and Peter
M 1, Hamish and Anaiah 0, Hamish and Peter M 1,
Anaiah and Peter Morice 0 d. Eels 1: Lucien Goldie-
Brown 0, Allen Parsons 0, Dakota Vehoek 0, Jay
Morice 1, Lucien and Allen 0, Lucien and Dakota 0,
Lucien and Jay 0, Allen and Dakota 0, Allen and Jay
0, Dakota and Jay 0.
- Samantha Black
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CABARLAH: Cabarlah Fishing Club’s September
trip was to Coolmunda Dam on September 10-
11. After the dam being almost dry a couple of years
back, the fish numbers are still rebuilding.
With the forecast of a fine weekend, 10 members
made the trip and everyone was out early on Saturday
in near perfect weather. But this didn’t last with
a strong south-westerly making for a change of plans
to find some calmer waters. There were plenty of fish
showing up at various spots but they were reluctant to
play the ‘fishing game.’
The biggest risk takers were Jew with quite a few
landed throughout the day.
The member’s draw was won by Jake and the Saturday
catch (biggest Jew) went to Wayne.
On Sunday morning the conditions were again
great and at final weigh-in the tally for the weekend
was 27 fish, seven Yellow Belly, five Silver and 15
Jew.
Most fish caught -
Five by Vanda, heaviest
Yellow Belly - 1.25kg
by Noel, heaviest Silver.
- 7kg by Chris and heaviest
Jew 2.02kg by Anna.
The club’s October
trip is to Copeton Dam
on October 1-3. At this
stage there are nine definite
starters.
This is a long weekend
in NSW, so it would
be advisable to pre-book
if a powered site or a
cabin is required.
The annual general
meeting will be held on
Sunday, November 6 at
Meringandan Hotel at
2pm. - Noel Purcell
Heaviest Jew 2.02kg
caught by Anna Smith
Bruce Lucht, Brett McDonald, Gary Lange
and George Fenton
PARKRUN
HIGHFIELDS: September 17 - Event number
327. On another beautiful Spring morning 59 people
ran, jogged and walked our wet weather course.
Eight were first timers and six recorded new personal
bests.
Representatives of four clubs took part. Welcome
to visitors from Toowoomba and Brisbane.
Congratulations Sandra on 100 parkruns - a total
distance completed of 500km. Congratulations also
to Hamish, Belinda, Emma, Lisa, Judy and Erin on
your PBs.
The event was made possible by 11 volunteers
Chrissie Sowden, Janis Trigg, Di Tumbridge, Charmaine
Schmaling, Steve Donald, Narelle Donald,
Graham Trigg, Jan Lange, Tracey Peden, Deb Auchterlonie
and Janeen Gibson.
Highfields parkrun started on October 24, 2015.
Since then 2852 participants have completed 20,207
parkruns covering a total distance of 101,035 km, including
3054 new personal bests.
A total of 364 individuals have volunteered 3078
times.
Highfields parkrun is held every Saturday morning
at 7am at the Highfields Sport and Recreation
Park, Highfields.
For minformation email highfields@parkrun.
com or message via our Facebook page. - Janeen
Gibson
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24 at 10.30am
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