Herald 20180424

Keeping communities connected 

Herald 

High Country 

 

Highfields, Crows Nest, Meringandan, Blue Mountain Heights, Harlaxton, North Toowoomba, 

Mt Kynoch, Gowrie Junction, Cabarlah, Geham, Haden, Hampton, Cooyar, Ravensbourne, Goombungee, 

Oakey, Kingsthorpe, Gowrie Little Plain, Boodua, Glencoe, Peranga, Maclagan, Quinalow and Kulpi 

WEEK STARTING APRIL 24, 2018 - 4615 4416 

11,976 

New CWA branch 

Goombungee/Haden 

Show Preview 

pages 6 - 7 

Cutting the cake to mark the launch of a new QCWA branch in Highfields, Elaine Kieseker, Sandra 

Williams and Carol Jackson. Report next week. 

Showcasing Businesses 

in Oakey 

page 9 

Skin Cancer 

Don’t risk it ... 

Skin Cancer Checks 

NO REFERRAL NEEDED. MEDICARE REBATES APPLY 

Cosmetic Elegance Clinic 

102 Medici Medical Centre, cnr Scott/ Curzon St, Toowoomba 

Ph:

LETTERS 

Exercise can ward off depression 

Research led by the Black Dog Institute has revealed that even a 

small amount of physical activity, as little as one hour each week, 

can protect against depression, regardless of age, gender or current 

fitness level. 

Depression is a serious public health issue with around one 

million Australians currently diagnosed. 

We also know that up to 20 per cent of the Australian population 

doesn’t undertake any regular physical activity, which may 

significantly increase their risk of developing depression in their 

lifetime. 

The Black Dog Institute’s Exercise Your Mood campaign, 

April 30 - May 6, aims to change these statistics by encouraging 

everyday Australians to improve their mental fitness by taking on 

at least one hour of exercise each week. 

Though it can be hard to take the first step, one hour is a very 

achievable goal and something we’d like to encourage your readers 

to build into their weekly routine. 

If they are already on track, keep up the good work! Your mental 

health will thank you for it. - Professor Helen Christensen, 

Director of the Black Dog Institute. 

Cycling in memory of his 

soldier grandfather 

My name is Anthony Rafter. 

I am starting my ride from 

the Maryborough RSL because 

that’s where my grandfather was 

a member and he lived in Maryborough. 

So out of respect that’s why 

I’m starting from there as my 

grandfather fought in WW2 on 

the Kokoda Trail. 

After there I am heading out 

past Kingaroy to Oakey where 

I will hopefully be stopping at 

the Oakey Air Museum which 

played a major part in WW2 in 

the maintenance of aircraft for 

all that region if all goes to plan 

and, if not, it will be the Oakey 

RSL. 

To find out more details, 

please call 131 872 or 

visit www.tr.qld.gov.au 

I will be meeting there with 

Mal McBride from Oakey Beef 

Exports who will be riding 

with me down the Toowoomba 

Range. 

From there passing Amberley 

Ipswich and then on to Mt Coottha 

to the Wall of Freedom to lay 

poppies out of respect. 

After Brisbane it is then on to 

Burleigh RSL where we are having 

a barbecue on the Saturday 

between 11-12 with a gold coin 

donation. 

This is where I pick up my jersey 

kit for The Ride of Duty. 

I am hoping to raise $5000 for 

Burleigh RSL Sub Branch and 

Wounded Heroes Australia. 

Updates from the 

Toowoomba Region 

Council Meetings 

The next meetings of Council’s Standing 

Committees will be held on 8 and 9 May 

commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary 

Meeting of Council will be held on 15 May 

commencing at 10am. All meetings are at City 

Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba. 

Mayoral Prayer Breakfast 

Hear triple Brisbane Lions AFL premiership 

player and current Gold Coast Suns Head 

of Development Shaun Hart speak at this 

year’s Mayoral Prayer Breakfast 15 May at 

Rumours International from 6am. Proceeds 

will be donated to Toowoomba Community 

Care Transport. To purchase tickets visit our 

Toowoomba Customer Service Centre, call 

131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/breakfast 

Waste Collection 

Waste collection trucks will be rerouted and 

servicing bins at different times on ANZAC Day 

to work around road closures. Please ensure 

that bins are out for collection by 6am as your 

bin could be serviced at any time between 6am 

– 6pm. For more information on waste collection 

times in your area please call 131 872 or visit 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste 

Water Rates 

Rates notices are just around the corner. Did you 

know you can pay your water rates in advance? 

To find more information on payment options visit 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/payments 

MP calls on Minister to extend diabetes funding to over 21s 

Katter’s Australia Party 

Leader and Member for Kennedy 

Bob Katter has written 

to the Minister for Health 

requesting that the funding 

for people suffering type 1 or 

type 2 diabetes, and can benefit 

from Continuous Glucose 

Monitoring, be expanded to 

include people over age 21. 

At present, funding is only 

available to eligible people 

who are under the age of 21 

that are type 1 and type 2 diabetes 

patients who would like 

better glucose control to improve 

the health and quality 

of their lives. 

But pressure continues 

from people older than 21 

that desperately could use the 

same support. 

Mr Katter wrote: “We 

understand that many people 

live with type 1 diabetes 

throughout their adult lives. 

“We also understand that 

many recognise CGM technology 

as the most superior 

technology available. 

“With secondary alarm capacity, 

CGM is lifesaving and 

to deny those outside of the 

current age bracket an opportunity 

to access funding for 

this treatment is unfair. 

“The response from patients 

currently undergoing 

DAM LEVELS 

50.8% 

THRIVE 

Ever wanted to try canoeing? As part of our 

THRIVE Project you can gain experience and 

have some fun. Reflections Lake Cooby, 239 

Loveday Road, Geham 28 April 1pm-3pm and 

3.15pm-5.15pm. Call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld. 

gov.au/change for more details and to register. 

Disposal Of Coals 

When disposing of ashes and coals at our 

waste facilities please be sure these materials 

have been dampened down and are fully 

cooled to avoid causing fires. Please declare 

ashes and coals to the gatehouse attendant 

and use the designated disposal areas. For 

more information visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waste 

ANZAC Day 

Services will be held throughout the region 25 

April to commemorate those who have served 

our country. Please join us to remember our 

fallen and show our appreciation for those 

currently serving. For a list of services in your 

area visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/anzacday 

Enjoy a picnic 

Cressbrook dam remains closed for water 

activities until further notice while Council 

manages an outbreak of cyanobacteria (blue 

green algae). You can still camp or enjoy a picnic 

at Cressbrook but water activities are strictly 

prohibited. To view activities open or closed at 

the dams visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/damstatus 

//////////////////////////////////// T.R.C 

2 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416 

TRC_SEC_240418_HCH_16x4 

CGM seems very positive and 

we would consider this to be 

a huge success on your part 

Minister. 

This funding success story 

is a clear indication of the future 

for adult T1D patients if 

they had access to the funding 

as well. 

“This additional funding is 

important to increasing the 

quality of life for all Australians, 

not just those under 21.” 

Mr Katter, right, submitted 

the letter to the Minister for 

Health, Greg Hunt, on Monday, 

April 16, and will continue 

to apply pressure for an 

adequate response. 

Oakey celebrates the spirit of Anzac 

Throughout 2018 communities 

across Australia will commemorate 

the end of WWI. 

Actively encouraged by our 

State and Federal Governments, 

tributes are taking place as Australians 

honour those who were 

willing to sacrifice their lives for 

our nation a century ago. 

Since that war, memorials 

have been established throughout 

Australia and around the 

world. 

Honour boards, monuments, 

halls and avenues of trees ensure 

that those who fought for the 

freedoms we enjoy today, will 

not be forgotten. 

WWI marked the beginning 

of the Anzac tradition following 

that historic campaign at 

Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. In 

Australia this date has become 

entrenched in our calendar. 

In 1916 the first Anzac Day 

commemorations were held on 

April 25. 

The day was marked by a 

wide variety of ceremonies 

and services across Australia, 

a march through London, and 

a sports day in the Australian 

camp in Egypt. 

In London more than 2000 

Australian and New Zealand 

troops marched through the 

streets where a local newspaper 

dubbed them “the knights of 

Gallipoli.” 

Marches were held all over 

Australia; in the Sydney march 

convoys of cars carried soldiers 

wounded on Gallipoli and their 

nurses. 

In addition to honouring the 

lives of those who did not return 

from the conflict, for the remaining 

years of the war Anzac Day 

Warwick bookfest 

The Warwick Daily News 

Lifeline Bookfest will be held 

on Friday May 18, from 3pm to 

8pm and Saturday May 19, from 

8am to 2pm at St Mary’s Hall, 

Corner Wood Street and Acacia 

Avenue, Warwick. 

Hundreds of books will be on 

sale with nothing over $5 and 

most items considerably less. 

There is free admission, free 

parking and Eftpos available. 

Art and craft group 

The Meringandan and Goombungee 

Art and Craft Group 

meets every Monday from 10am 

to 2pm, except during school 

and on public holidays. 

The group meets at the Rosalie 

Galley at 86 Mocatta Street, 

next to the Goombungee library. 

Women’s health clinic 

Darling Downs Hospital and 

Health Service mobile women’s 

health nurse Kathryn Anning 

will conduct a free clinic at 

Oakey on May 29. 

Mobile Women’s Health 

clinics offer services including 

cervical screening tests, breast 

Bitumen Roads & Driveways 

Tired of your gravel driveway washing out with every shower or storm? 

OR . . . Driving through mud and potholes or dust in the summer months? 

Here’s YOUR chance to get your driveway 

or carpark prepped and TWO coat sealed 

with a durable multi-bond bitumen, as we 

are working in YOUR AREA. 

was used as an occasion for patriotic 

rallies and recruiting campaigns. 

Parades of serving members 

of the AIF were held in most 

cities. 

By April 25 1927, Anzac Day 

became recognised as a National 

Day of Remembrance throughout 

Australia, and a public holiday 

was proclaimed. 

For Australia, WWI remains 

the costliest conflict in regard to 

deaths and casualties. 

From a population of almost 5 

million people, 416,809 men enlisted. 

60,000 were killed in action 

and 156,000 were wounded. 

The war impacted thousands. 

In June 1916 the birth of what 

is now known as the Returned 

and Services League of Australia 

resulted. 

It was formed by troops returning 

from the war to preserve 

the spirit of mateship, to honour 

the memory of the fallen, and 

to help each other whenever required. 

To mark the centenary of the 

end of WWI, Oakey and District 

Arts Council invites local residents 

to a community production 

entitled Lest We Forget. 

It will be presented at 2.30pm 

and 7pm on Saturday, April 

28, in the Oakey Cultural Centre, 

and with support from the 

Queensland Government’s Spirit 

of Service grant program, admission 

is free to all. 

In addition to these performances, 

an exhibition of wartime 

memorabilia will be open to 

the public from April 24 to April 

29 in the gallery at the Cultural 

Centre, courtesy of Oakey Historical 

Museum Society. 

Proceeds from the event go 

to Lifeline Darling Downs and 

South West Queensland crisis 

support and suicide prevention 

services. 

Every purchase helps save 

lives in our region. - Kirsten 

McGovern, Manager Fundraising 

and Marketing, 

0407 917 621 kmcgovern@ 

lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au 

If you like to draw, paint, knit, 

crochet, make cards or scrapbook 

you are more than welcome 

to attend. 

Tea and coffee is provided 

but you are encouraged to bring 

your own equipment and lunch. 

Contact Joanna 4696 7307. 

awareness, sexual health testing, 

and advice for issues such as 

continence, menopause, contraception 

and general wellbeing. 

The service is free, confidential 

and available to all women. 

Phone Oakey Health Service 

on 4691 4888 for bookings. 

$ 

18 per m 2 

Offer expires 30/04/18 

TRC Bitumen Road & Driveways 

Ph 0407 184 523 

Over 25 Years Experience in the Industry 

www.trcbitumen.com.au 

////////////////////////////////////

Council will retain yellow recycle bins 

Despite Ipswich ending their service 

Toowoomba Regional Council 

Water and Waste Committee Chair 

Cr Nancy Sommerfield has urged 

Toowoomba Region residents to 

keep faith with their yellow bins. 

Cr Sommerfield said that 

despite recent reports of Ipswich 

City Council ending its recycling 

service, this will not be the case for 

the Toowoomba Region. 

“Recycled waste from 


areas continues to be recycled and 

is not being put into landfill. 

“China’s refusal to take 

Australian recycling waste exports 

has put huge pressure on the 

domestic system. However, at this 

point it has not affected our waste 

removal contracts. 

“Council has been in regular 

contact with our domestic waste 

contractors since this became an 

issue some months ago and at this 

point Toowoomba Region will 

continue its recycling program as 

normal. 

Time to talk land use 


Mayor Paul Antonio has invited the 

State Planning Minister Cameron 

Dick to visit and discuss options 

for meeting the many opportunities 

emerging in the Toowoomba 

Region. Cr Antonio said the time 

was right to sit down with the 

Minister and talk about the unique 

growth potential in our region and 

the related emerging opportunities. 

“Council has already signalled its 

desire to renew the current policy 

Quad Flu Vaccines 

18+ Years Only 

Available NOW in store 

HIGHFIELDS DISCOUNT 

DRUG STORES 

Come in store 

today! 

“Kerbside recycling amounts to 

more than 11,000 tonnes of material 

a year and it would be irresponsible 

to take this out of the recycling 

program, Cr Sommerfield said. 

Cr Sommerfield said TRC was 

being proactive about finding 

innovative ways to turn our waste 

into a beneficial resource. 

“Council is currently seeking 

expressions of interest from 

prospective commercial partners 

to develop the gas resource at the 

city’s landfill facility. 

“The EOI is expected to see 

Council partner in a long-term 

approach to develop a landfill 

energy resource by turning waste 

to gas and reducing Council’s 

greenhouse emissions. 

“Council is determined to 

maximise the value of the landfill 

generated resources and ensure that 

residents continue to recycle, Cr 

Sommerfield said. 

“My advice to residents is to 

continue to recycle responsibly. 

settings within its planning scheme 

that were originally approved in 

2012, Cr Antonio said. 

“The time is right to sit down 

with the Minister to talk about 

opportunities and constraints in 

land use policy environment. 

“A new Planning Scheme 

would help to get the balance right 

between the expectations of the 

community and the needs of the 

development industry,” Cr Antonio 

said. 

NO 

APPOINTMENT 

REQUIRED 

Ph: (07) 4615 5600 

Remember that when you 

recycle: You don’t have to remove 

labels, lids, staples or window 

faces. 

Lids don’t have to be removed, 

but it is helpful if you do. 

Containers should be empty. No 

food or drink please. 

Some items have a plastic 

identification code triangle on 

them, but cannot be recycled in our 

current system. Foam packaging 

from computer boxes cannot be 

recycled even if it has the plastic 

identification code triangle on it 

with #6. 

Unwrap your junk mail or papers 

from their plastic wrap before 

recycling. Put the plastic wrap in 

the garbage bin, put the junk mail 

in the recycling bin. 

Residents should go to the TRC 

website to make sure they are 

placing the correct items in the 

recycling bin. For more information 

about the Toowoomba Regional 

Council recycling services go to 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/recycling 

Dr Izak Bakker 

SKIN CANCER CLINIC 

PH: 4698 1176 

Now also at 

Suite 3, 256 Margaret Street, Toowoomba 4350 

PH: 4637 9696 

Cr NANCY SOMMERFIELD 

More than 11,000 tonnes of recycled material a year 

• Insurance work 

• Restorations 

• Full Resprays 

Dean Oeser 

Shed 3 / 1 Darian St 

HIGHFIELDS 

INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 

Ph: 4596 3354 

M: 0427 766 003 

All aspects of landscaping available including: turf prep and turf supply and/or lay 

All aspects of garden maintenance available including: hedging, lawn mowing, 

garden make overs, commercial/residential, bobcat/dingo hire, wholesale nursery 

FREE QUOTES 

0407 912 535 

4596 3183 

Highfields Landscape Supplies 

Suppliers of all your landscaping needs 

Come in and check out 

our everyday great prices 

and delivery rates 

Friendly staff, quality products 

HIRE EQUIPMENT 

7 DAYS 

FREE 

COURTESY 

TRAILER 

To advertise phone 4615 4416 

AA Maintenance 

Garden Care & Turf Supplies 

51 Spies Rd, Meringandan aa.maintenance@outlook.com 

THIS WEEK'S 

SPECIAL 

SOIL 

Free Local 

Delivery 

on 10m 3 

Loads 

DOES YOUR 

GARDEN 

NEED SOME 

INSPIRATION? 

We offer no 

obligation, free 

quotes on helping 

you design your 

perfect garden 

CALL US TODAY 

0407 912 535 

Open: 

Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm 

Sat & Sun 7.30am-4pm 

CLOSED ANZAC DAY 

Split firewood 

NOW IN 

STOCK 

LARGE VARIETY OF 

MULCHES AVAILABLE 

P: 4696 9111 I M: 0418 716 883 

E: sales@highfieldslandscape.com.au www.highfieldslandscapesupplies.com.au 

4 Darian St, Highfields Industrial Estate 

2 mins past McDonalds Left off Highfields Road 

New England Highway 

Opposite Toowoomba Christian College 

Buy Mum a Living Gift this Mothers Day 

Just Arrived . . . 

Orchids 

Kalanchoe 

Ferns 

Fruit Trees 

Natives . . . and Much More 

FIREWOOD 

SEASONED HARDWOOD 

Long Burning Hand Stacked 

Crates - Don’t Pay For Air! 

$130 ea. 

PRE SEASON SPECIAL DEAL 

Buy 2 Crates now for 

$230 

Special Ends ANZAC Day 

AVAILABLE ALL DAY EVERY DAY ~ For Pickup or Delivery 

Like, Follow and Share us on Facebook 

for Offers and Specials 

9 Recreation Reserve 

Road, HIGHFIELDS 4630 8548 

Highfields Largest Plant Nursery 

HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 - 3

Flood of opposition against proposed 

Crows Nest service station 

MILES NOLLER REPORTING 

The Crows Nest community 

thinks it has already had some 

success in a campaign against a 

proposal to construct a service 

station, car wash, shop, and 

mechanical workshop, on the flood 

plain of Crows Nest Creek. 

The 300 or so residents who 

attended an information meeting 

last week on the issue, were told 

that since submissions against the 

proposal were lodged by some 

Crows Nest residents, Toowoomba 

Regional Council has requested 

further information from the 

applicant on 17 issues. 

Crows Nest resident and leader 

of the information meeting Graham 

Blackman said it appeared the 

council was prompted by some 

of the information contained in 

the public submissions which 

highlighted the flood prone nature 

of the proposed site. 

He briefly spoke about the issues 

for which the council has requested 

more information. He thought 

it could delay a decision on the 

application for some months, even 

12 months. 

Marakech Pty Ltd has applied 

to Toowoomba Regional Council 

for a material change of use for the 

land, bounded by the New England 

Highway and Albert Street. It 

is between the caravan park 

and where the creek crosses the 

highway at the southern entrance 

to the Crows Nest business district. 

The attendance of about 300 

people was an indication of the 

interest in the matter and Mr 

Blackman said he knew of 20 

people who were unable to attend 

because of other commitments. 

Even six of the town’s firemen, 

in uniform because they had just 

attended a work meeting, were 

present for most of the meeting. 

Mr Blackman conducted a well 

disciplined meeting, avoided most 

emotional opinions, concentrating 

on the issues on which the council 

would consider the application. 

However, in his Power 

Point presentation was a list 

of businesses which might be 

economically impacted, and 

possible consequential economic 

losses to the town. 

He noted that the Planning Act 

did not allow consideration of 

sequential loss or business harm. 

It did not require community 

consideration, nor did it require 

alternative sites to be compared and 

assessed. 

There were 34 community 

submissions listed on the council 

website when the submissions 

period closed. 

Mr Blackman said it was “good 

news” that since then, the council 

had raised a further 17 issues with 

the applicant, and was requesting 

an alternative design that did not 

rely on extensive filling of the 

floodplain. 

It also requested amended flood 

modelling involving flood depth, 

flood velocity and flood duration 

for all modelled flood events. 

The council said the submitted 

flood modelling shows the 

proposed rest area (behind the 

proposed service station), and the 

culvert crossing to the rest area, 

were inundated in all modelled 

flood events. 

The council also wants 

information about vehicle and 

truck access and exit to Albert 

Street and the highway, controlling 

potential overnight traveller stays 

in the rest area, the sewerage pump 

station in Albert Street, possible 

contamination of water in the 

creek, and then Cressbrook Dam, 

and the suitability of the site for 

bulk underground fuel tanks. 

The council also noted that the 

site appeared to be permanently 

wet. 

“This is clearly visible in aerial 

imagery over many years, including 

available imagery throughout the 

Millennium Drought. 

“It is unclear whether the site 

functions as a spring or for a 

groundwater recharge, or if it has 

a more complex relationship with 

inflows and outflows,” the council 

said in its letter to the applicant. 

Experienced residents 

tell of flooding 

Long term Crows Nest residents, 

Keith Andrew, more than 70 years 

a resident, and Mervyn Cox, more 

than 80 years, have reminded 

residents of the wet periods when 

the proposed development land was 

flooded. 

Keith Andrew who lives near the 

land, had photos taken during the 

2013 flood. 

He said the floods of 2011 was 

similar, as was the 1974 flood when 

there was also a major flood of 

Brisbane. 

However, he remembers the 

1956 flood as the worst of all. He 

cannot understand why anyone 

would want to build on a flood 

plain. 

Mervyn Cox, who has lived in 

the Crows Nest town and district 

for more than 80 years, said he has 

seen all the floods in the area. 

He asked what would happen to 

the proposed development when 

we get another wet season. 

They do occur when there are 

storms every day of the week, he 

warned. 

Shire 

proposed 

gardens for 

flood land 

The Crows Nest Shire is 

understood to have proposed 

establishing a botanical 

garden and recreation area 

on the land proposed for a 

service station. 

The garden idea was 

considered about a dozen or 

so years ago. But the Shire 

Council was unwilling to pay 

the asking price for the land 

and the idea was dropped. 

Mervyn Cox and Keith Andrew, with more than 150 years combined 

life experience in Crows Nest and district, claim they have seen the 

proposed land covered by flood waters on many occasions. 

Water from Charles Street on the eastern side of the New England Highway, pours onto the land 

where a service station development is proposed. The picture was taken by Keith Andrew during the 

2013 floods. 

Organisers of the community meeting about the service station proposal Kay Tyler, Graham Blackman, 

and Ivy Bridges. Graham Blackman, a certified practising risk manager, has worked for 25 years with 

local authorities in Queensland and New South Wales, including his last three years before retirement 

with the Brisbane City Council. 

2-4 Plaza Circle Operating Hours: 

Highfields 4352 

Mon-Fri: 8.30am-6.00pm 

Phone: (07) 4615 5600 

& Sat: 8.30am-4.00pm 

Fax: (07) 4615 5700 

Email: highfields@discountdrugstores.com.au 

CATALOGUE SPECIALS 

Windex Original Glass Cleaner ..........................................$1.99 

Dettol Antibacterial Liquid Hand Wash 250ml ..................$1.99 

Sorbent Facial Tissues 224 Pack .......................................$1.79 

Morning Fresh Dishwashing Liquid Lemon 400ml ...........$1.99 

Bodisure Cushion Massager with Heat .............................$79.99 

Bodisure Back Massager with Heat ...................................$79.99 

Also taken during the 2013 floods in Crows Nest, the flooding across the subject land can be clearly 

seen. Long term residents point to many floods like this. 

FOR SALE 

Toowoomba Teddies 

and the 

Bell Street Ghosts 

by Don Talbot 

High Country Herald office 

Shop 11 Plaza Circle Shopping Centre 

Phone: 

4615 4416 

$ 

14 95 

4 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416

HIGHFIELDS GARDENS CHILD CARE OPEN DAY PICTORIAL 

Highfields Gardens Childcare held an open day on Saturday, April 14, with activities throughout 

the complex for all ages to experience. The centre provides care for children from six 

weeks to 11 years of age. 

Finding a home for retired 

racing greyhounds 

Aleisha Duffy has her face painted by Kayla Seeds, a junior kindy assistant educator with the 

centre. 

Andrea Rauchle and her family Jake 3, Olivia 8, and Brooke 5, from Kleinton. 

Bec Martin with 6-year-old Ryan at the Toowoomba Royal Show. 

The Toowoomba Royal show was home for 

hundreds of animals with proud owners showing 

off their livestock, pets and companions in an array 

of events. 

When the weekend wrapped up, most of the animals 

were lucky enough to be taken back to their 

permanent homes and looked after by their owners, 

except one. 

Ryan is a 6-year-old greyhound, who raced under 

the name Stockland Blue, and is currently up 

for adoption. 

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission 

Greyhound Adoption Program helps retired racing 

greyhounds find a suitable home to allow them to 

live out the rest of their lives in the best possible 

way. 

To do this, GAP undertake an intensive behavioural 

assessment and health check which 

allows them to better match a greyhound to the 

specific needs of an adopting family. 

Greyhounds adopted through GAP are also allowed 

to be without a muzzle in public, after an 

act was passed in 2009. 

QRIC Animal Welfare Manager Dr Ann Marie 

Boyd said their comprehensive assessment allows 

them to best match the right greyhound with the 

right family. 

“Finding the right greyhound for your family 

and lifestyle is something that GAP Queensland 

takes very seriously,” she said. 

“We want you and your greyhound to live happily 

ever after, so we take the time to get to know 

both our greyhounds and adoptive families to ensure 

the best match. 

“Our greyhounds are de-sexed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, 

and up-to-date with flea and worming 

treatments. You will also receive the official GAP 

QLD green collar, allowing him/her to be walked 

in public without a muzzle in Queensland.” 

The cost of adopting a greyhound is only $100 

which includes all the medical benefits above. 

GAP will also be holding a national adoption 

day on Sunday April 29 to help boost awareness 

around the program. For more information on the 

event visit www.nationalgreyhoundadoptionday. 

com.au. To see what dogs are up for adoption go to 

the Greyhound Adoption Program website or visit 

their Facebook page. - Jack Waters. 

BACK: Staff members Sam Irwin, Chelsea Wolff, manager 

Kate Tunny, and Heidi Murphy. FRONT: Isaac Crookston, and 

Jack, Grace and Oliver Tunny. 

GAIL WALKER SWIM SCHOOL 

Term 2 , 2018 

Monday, 16 April - Saturday 30 June 

WARM WATER WALKING 

AND GENERAL SWIMMING 

Mon to Thurs 11.00am to 12 noon 

Mon/Wed 7.00-8.00am 

Tues/Thurs 7.00-9.00am 

AQUACISE - self-paced fitness 

and toning 

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 

8.00am 

Swimming lessons are a gift for life! 


Business Happenings 

As the end of financial year gets closer 

and closer, there is a lot to think about 

for small businesses. 

Deferring income, making capital 

purchases, depreciation schedules, inventory stocktakes, 

cashflow impacts – it all adds to the workload at this time of 

year. 

For our May breakfast, we have arranged for some help. Alex 

Taylor from Entire Tax will give us some tips on what to focus 

on to ensure that you are well prepared for the EOFY. 

Alex has considerable experience in company accounting and 

tax across a range of business sizes and types and his business is 

Highfields based. Come along to hear some great business tips 

which may save you time and money come June 30. 

Our April breakfast was an excellent presentation on the 

recent advances in solar energy. 

The rapid changes in technology and the dropping costs of 

production make it difficult to predict what the industry will look 

like in 10 or even 5 years’ time. 

One thing is for sure. The cost-benefit equation is looking 

better all the time and businesses need to consider what the 

potential saving could be. 

Our thanks to HDBC members, Michael Reiken from Excel 

Solar, and Stan Jonsson from Advanced Solar Solutions for their 

great advice. 

As always, for any questions about HDBC, please email 

secretary@hdbc.org.au, see our Facebook page or our website 

www.hdbc.org.au or you can call me on 0438 731 951. 

Jim O’Dea, President 


Goombungee-Haden Show 

Saturday, April 28, 2018 

Whiz-bang action will delight 

The 104th annual Goombungee-Haden Show 

will be so program-packed, there will be little 

time for special effects. 

Well, every part of the show will be special 

and the entertainment program is set to delight, 

with a bit of whiz-bang action. 

But president Errol Luck said all the sections 

and exhibits are what people want to see. 

Goombungee-Haden Show has so many sections 

packed with entries. 

Indeed, the produce section last year had 

many more entries than the Toowoomba Royal 

and stewards believe this week’s show could 

be even better. 

The judge will be experienced leader in grain 

and legume processing and marketing, Peter 

Brodie, the managing director of pbAgrifood. 

Peter Brodie, a Gatton College graduate, was 

a founder of the Philp Brodie organisation. He 

was heavily involved in the seed and grain industry, 

served as President of the Queensland 

Agricultural Merchants Association and helped 

to establish the North Australian Soybean Industry 

Association and Soy Australia, serving 

as president on both associations. 

Another highly experienced commercial 

judge will be in charge of the prime cattle, 

commercial pigs and prime lambs. 

Pat McMahon from McMahon brothers of 

Killarney judges and allocates livestock to 

markets every week. He will spend a day at the 

show to assess the livestock for local exhibitors. 

Yet another with a lifelong experience in livestock 

markets will open the show (at 11am). 

Trevor Hess of Maclagan is heard regularly on 

ABC radio giving reports from a number of 

livestock saleyards. His family is involved in 

a beef cattle stud. 

Entertainment throughout the day will be provided 

by Matt Munro, a young singer whose 

heritage goes back to the Harvey family of 

Kingsthorpe who had the Holstein stud, Rondell. 

For those who have not seen the Crack Up 

Sisters, and those who have, be prepared to be 

cracked-up again at the four sessions throughout 

the day. 

A new feature will be a carriage obstacle 

course demonstration in the main arena. The 

Carriage Club has its own course near the show 

grounds at Goombungee, but on show day will 

set up in the arena to demonstrate horse drawn 

carriages, sometimes at speed. 

The show features poultry and dogs, pavilions 

and chainsaws, tiny tots and fashion parades, 

and fireworks and a farmers challenge. 

GOOMBUNGEE-HADEN 

ANNUAL SHOW 


Show Program 

ADVERTISEMENT 

Proud to support 

Goombungee Haden 

Show 2018 

Mayor 

Paul 

Antonio 

8.00am Gates Open – ring events commence 

8.30am Stud Beef judging commences 

9.00am Poultry & Dog judging commences 

9.30am Boer Goat judging commences 

10.00am Entertainment – Matt Munro 

Pig judging commences 

Prize money for pavilion exhibits available from secretary’s office 

Chainsaw events commence 

11.00am OFFICIAL OPENING OF SHOW 

12.00pm Fashion Parade by J & K Creations 

12.30pm Entertainment by Matt Munro 

1.00pm Grand Parade 

1.00pm Pig Sale 

1.30pm The Crack Up Sisters 

2.00pm Carriage Club demonstration in the main ring 

2.30pm Tiny Tot judging – at the stage 

3.30pm The Crack Up Sisters 

4.00pm Shetland Derby in the main ring 

4.30pm Pavilions closed to public 

4:30PM The Crack Up Sisters 

5.00pm Exhibits available for collection from pavilions 

Junior Farmers challenge 

5.45pm Dog High Jump in the main ring 

6.00pm The Crack Up Sisters final show 

6.30 pm Farmers Challenge 

7.00pm FIREWORKS 

7.15pm Entertainment – Matt Munro 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

www.goombungeehadenshow.info or visit our 

Facebook Page - Goombungee-Haden A. H. & P. Society 

0418 830 513 

Gift lines now available 

– Australian made – 

Breakfast, lunch, dinner 

Coffee, Cakes, Muffins & Biscuits 

Locally made relishes & jams 

$10 Fish & Chips 

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs 

Pizza - Fri, Sat, Sun 

Open 7 days 

6am-7pm 

Dine in 

or Take away 

Mother’s Day breaky and Mother’s Day lunch 

Roast Pork and Beef and Apple Pie $16.00 

– Bookings would be Great – 

Ironman Country Café 

& General Store 

109 Mocatta Street, Goombungee 

P: 0458 659 726 Eftpos available 

“The Intelligent Livestock Equipment” 

Leading Manufacturers of: 

- Hydraulic & Manual Pro-chutes & accessories 

- Relocatable Yard Equipment 

- Hay & Grain Feeders 

Home 

Made 

Goodness 

(07) 4696 5200 

www.leichtscia.com.au 

100% Australian Owned 

& Operated 

Fully manufactured in Australia from predominantly Australian made material 

A High Country Herald advertising feature 


Goombungee-Haden Show 


• A Grade Mechanical repairs 

• Air conditioning services 

• All diesel repairs 

• Vehicle servicing 

• On farm repairs 

• Service and repairs to smallmedium 

heavy equipment 

• QLD Transport Approved 

Inspection Station 

• Brake and clutch repairs 

• Tyres – supply, fit and balance 

• Offering spare parts 

Agent for Forbes Batteries, 

Castrol Oils and Hi-Tec Oils 

ABN 60617027093 

AU 00662 

9 Industrial Avenue, 

Goombungee 

Phone 

4696 5444 

Fax 

4696 5433 

GOOMBUNGEE PHARMACY 

– Proud to support Goombungee Haden Show – 

We are a QCPP accredited friendly pharmacy 

servicing locals in and around Goombungee 

– Family Owned and Operated – 

Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

82 Mocatta St, Goombungee QLD 4354 

Phone: 4696 5069 

ADVERTISEMENT 

Pat 

WEIR MP 

Member for 

Condamine 

Proudly supporting the 

104 th Goombungee-Haden Show 

129 Cunningham Street, Dalby Qld 4405 PO Box 417 Dalby Qld 4405 

07 4570 4100 condamine@parliament.qld.gov.au 

patweir.com.au PatWeirMP 

Your One 

Stop Shop 

• Banking • Bill Payments 

• Gifts • Cards • Stationery 

• Office Supplies 

• Phone Recharge 

• Money Orders 

• Oversees Travel Money 

• Passport Photos 

• Key Cutting 

Christine Ambrose 

(J.P. Qual.) 

Tel/Fax: 4696 5138 

Mobile: 0407 622 102 

Email: 

snotop2@bigpond.com 

OPEN: 

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm 

Sat: 9am-12pm 

A/hrs by appointment 

119 Mocatta Street 

Goombungee 

All Australia Post Services 

Spectacular 

Fireworks 

7.00pm 

– All vehicle servicing & repairs – 

Spare parts, tyres, batteries 

Mechanical, Air conditioning 

Fuel & oils & gas refills for BBQ’s 

Mower parts Certificate of Inspections 

Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm – Sat 8am-12 noon 

GOOMBUNGEE 

Since 

September 

2000 

MOTORS 

107 Mocatta St, Goombungee P: 46 965236 

Not just a great meal, 

but a whole experience 

Great atmosphere 

& friendly service! 

New 

patients 

welcome 

– Proud to support the Show – 

Bulk 

Billing 

Available 

Goombungee Antiques, 

Country Furniture & Café 

Great 

food 

Great 

coffee 

Pizzas Saturday Night & Sunday Breakfast 

Thursday-Friday 10.30am-4.00pm 

Sat 11.30am-7.30pm, Sun 8.00am-3.00pm 

P: 4696 5166 M: 0414 507 720 

Open 

10am till 

midnight 

LUNCH - Daily; DINNER - Thurs, Fri & Sat 

FUNCTIONS - Cater up to 75 

Pioneer Arms Hotel 


Ph: 4696 5103 

Email: ourpub@hotmail.com 

Dr Umesh Ramnanan 

Goombungee Family Practice 


Phone 4696 5333 

JOHN 

McVEIGH MP 

Federal Member for Groom 

Proudly supporting the 

ADVERTISEMENT 

2018 Goombungee - Haden Show 

216 Margaret Street (corner Duggan Street), Toowoomba QLD 4350 4632 4144 

john.mcveigh.mp@aph.gov.au johnmcveigh.com.au johnmcveighmp 

The Herald is proud to support the 

Goombungee Haden Show Society on 

the occasion of their 104th Show 

on Saturday, April 28 

Keep an eye out for 

our coverage in future 

editions 

Ph: 4615 4416 

Authorised by John McVeigh MP, Liberal National Party, 216 Margaret Street (corner Duggan Street), Toowoomba QLD 4350. 

A High Country Herald advertising feature 

To advertise phone 4615 4416 HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 - 7

Fossil Downs bush rodeo supports Toowoomba Hospital renal unit 

The Fossil Downs bush rodeo, held annually at Murphys 

Creek, has marked its 10th year with the donation of a digital 

observation machine that will be used in the renal unit at 

Toowoomba Hospital. 

FAR RIGHT: Sponsors of the Fossil Downs bush rodeo Aaron 

Sheehan from irrigation specialists Total Eden, James Taylor 

from Placid Hills Turf, with Chairman of the Toowoomba Hospital 

Foundation, Ray Taylor. Rodeo organiser Gaye de Ruyter said 

sponsorships were valuable for the event and most have been 

involved with the bush rodeo for all 10 years. 

RIGHT: Julie McConochie, secretary of Fossil Downs, Wally 

Quinn, Fossil Downs, Josie Skewes, the nurse unit manager of 

the renal unit, and Gaye de Ruyter, who with partner Thommo, 

host the rodeo. Each year they donate funds to the renal unit, 

and the oncology unit at the Hospital, and also to local charities. 

This year’s rodeo will be on September 1. 

ROSALIE GALLERY EXHIBITION 

Slow Shutter, Hammer and Chisel 

Jenny Gersekowski-Hockings photos 

Cr Joe Ramia and Don and Jan Britton with one of the most 

popular exhibits of the evening, a chainsaw entitled Noise 

and Sawdust by David Harriman. 

Exhibiting artists Con Harriman, left, and David Harriman, 

right, are congratulated by photographer and tutor Ken Ball 

who officially opened the exhibition which runs until April 29. 

Anne Cheers, Anne Wardill, Deputy Mayor Carol Taylor and 

Paulette Ramia discuss the beauty of Smoke and Sweat, an 

anvil crafted by David Harriman in Queensland maple, beach 

and rose gum. 

John and Bernadette McPhail, Wendy and Graeme Motley. 

Graeme has a special interest in chainsaws having judged 

chainsaw racing events at this year’s Australian National 

Chainsaw Racing Titles at Tenterfield NSW. 

Fifty-seven community groups across 

the Toowoomba Region can plan future 

projects thanks to funding from Toowoomba 

Regional Council. 

Last week’s council meeting approved 

Community Grant Program funding of 

almost $248,000. 

TRC Environment and Community 

Committee chair Cr Geoff McDonald said 

the grant program covered applications for 

the Sport and Recreation, Event Support, 

Community Economic Development, 

Community Support, Environment and the 

Cultural and Arts Support grants. 

Grants in the current funding round, 

round two 2017/18 will be allocated as 

follows: Sport and Recreation - nine 

successful applications totalling $123,558. 

Event Support - 19 successful 

applications totalling $48,775. 

Community Support: 15 successful 


Environment: six successful applications 

totalling $26,179. 

Cultural and Arts: five successful 


Community Economic Development: 

three successful applications totalling 

$15,000. 

Cr McDonald said the council was 

pleased to offer financial assistance to a 

diverse range of community and not-forprofit 

groups. 

“Council appreciates the difficulty 

smaller groups face to find money for 

projects, services and facilities,” Cr 

McDonald said. 

“Preference is given to applications 

that fulfil a range of criteria covering 

community inclusiveness and interaction, 

a willingness to encourage community 

partnerships, upgrading facilities or services 

or establishing a new service, facility or 

initiative. 

“Council officers are available ahead 

of each funding round to offer guidance 

around applications. 

“Additional information about each grant 

category is available on Council’s website. 

Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/grants. 

'The next funding round will open in July 

with applications to close on August 1. 

“Eligible groups around the region 

are welcome to make enquiries or lodge 

applications at the appropriate time to help 

their organisation stage events or improve 

facilities.” 

Cr McDonald said it was pleasing to 

note the range of projects and activities that 

would proceed across the region thanks to 

the grant funding. 

Grants have been awarded to the 

following organisations: 

Community Economic Development: 

Pittsworth District Alliance, highway signs 

$5000. Oakey Chamber of Commerce, wifi 

Family support for exhibitors at the exhibition Steve Harriman 

(Con’s husband), Lovelyn Shipley, Con Harriman, David and 

Julie Harriman, and Rhuski and Peter Pomerenke. 

at Oakey Visitor Information Centre and 

development of an Oakey tourism map 

$5000. Yarraman Business Group for 10 

town head sculptures $5000. 

Community support: Toowoomba BMX 

Club, security upgrade $2500. Toowoomba 

and Districts Bromeliad Society (club 

items), $2080. Safer Toowoomba Regional 

Partnerships to improve signs, noticeboard 

at The Heights Community Centre, $2500. 

Quota International of Toowoomba (for 

program books), $1500. Greenmount 

Returned Soldiers’ Memorial Hall 

(maintenance), $1800. Disability Media 

Association (for a literacy/journalism 

workshop), $2500. Kath Dickson Family 

Centre (Indigenous resource library, $2500. 

Wylahra Grove Progress Association, hall 

upgrade, $758. Rockville Scouts, kitchen 

items, tree trimming $962. Rosalie Shire 

Historical Society to digitise records, 

$1000. St Anthony’s Scouts repairs, $497.20 

Bunya Park Scouts, repairs, $749.87. Crows 

Nest Tennis Club, membership drive, $539. 

Cambooya Landcare Association, office and 

resources upgrades, $2500. Yarraman and 

District Progress Association, Christmas 

display project, $1500. 

Cultural and Arts. Toowoomba 

Repertory Theatre (develop and perform 

plays from annual competition), $3000. 

Toowoomba International Multicultural 

Society, dance workshops $1200, The 

Amy and Chris Morris and Grant Harriman admire a carved 

wooden vice created by David Harriman. 

Community groups share in $248,000 council grants 

Broxburn Music Club of Pittsworth sound 

system, $2365. Crows Nest and District 

Tourist and Progress Association, Hampton 

tree carving project $3000. Pittsworth Art 

Group, painting workshop $1000. 

Environment: Crows Nest Community 

Solutions, noxious weed treatment, $5000. 

Rosalie North Landcare Group, Coolatai 

grass eradication $3000. Emu Creek 

Catchment Landcare Group, weed control 

$5000. Millmerran Landcare Group, 

equipment $5000. Cambooya Landcare 

Association, weed control, restore native 

vegetation at Federation Park $5000. 

Friends of the Escarpment Parks, materials 

$3179. 

Event Support: Darling Downs Rose 

Society, annual autumn rose show support 

$395. Disability Media Association 

information night support $500. Empire 

Theatre Projects, Activities at Carnival, 

$3000. Endeavour Foundation Area South 

West Committee, annual ball $1500. Felton 

Hall Association, theatre restaurant $600. 

Friends of the Escarpment Parks, open 

day and book launch, $1480. Highfields 

North Eastern Downs Lions Club, car show 

$1200;. Klub VW Darling Downs, vintage 

show $1200. Lifeline Darling Downs 

and South West, writing and wellbeing 

symposium $10,000. Millmerran Auto 

Club on behalf of the Pittsworth Sprints 

Committee, Pittsworth Sprints $3000 

Oakey Motorsport Club, Oakey Sprints 

$5000. Peranga Community Association, A 

Day in the Park $1500. Pittsworth District 

Alliance, Pittsworth Multicultural Festival 

$3000. Rods Hot Rod Club, Millmerran run 

$1500. Toowoomba Bonsai Group, 2018 

Bonsai exhibition, $1000. Toowoomba 

City Spring Ball (black tie ball, $1500. 

Toowoomba Hospice Association, 

Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden 

Expo, $9400. Toowoomba Lapidary 

Club, 38th Toowoomba Gemfest, $1500. 

Toowoomba Local Ambulance Committee, 

2019 LAC state conference, $1500. 

Sport and Recreation: Sporting 

Shooters’ Association of Australia 

Millmerran and District branch, replacement 

clay target thrower $1090.08. 

Toowoomba Tennis Association, upgrade 

synthetic surfaces, $48,605.50. Toowoomba 

Bowls Club, solar panel installation, 

$7500. Cooyar Campdraft Association 

(amenity building planning Cooyar 

Showgrounds), $7614; Clifton Benchrest 

Shooters’ Union, facility upgrades, $3250. 

Football Queensland South West, field 

lighting Captain Cook Reserve, $10,000. 

West Wanderers Football Club, facility 

upgrades Nell E Robinson Park, $10,000. 

Brisbane North Dirt Bike Club, planning for 

amenities at Mt Binga, $7000. Pittsworth 

and District Wildcats Netball Club, court 

upgrades $28,500. 


Showcasing 

Business in Oakey 

High Country Herald feature 

Serving the community 

for over 40 years 

(Formerly Oakey Craft, 

Saddlery and Florsts) 

Find your perfect 

Mother’s Day gift here!!! 

Monday-Friday 

8.30am-5pm 

Saturday 

8.30am-12pm 

BLUSH STYLE 

COLLECTION HAIR 

DRYER PACK 

2200W, 3 Heat Settings/ 

2 Speed Settings, Cool Shot 

Function, TRUZONE 

10-IN-1 Treatment Spray 

HAIR 

STRAIGHTENER 

Up to 230 0 Heat, Slimline 

Ceramic Coated Plates, 

Multi-Voltage, Automatic 

Temperature Control, 

30 Second Instant Heat 

07 4691 2311 

How do you 

picture your 

future? 

...hang your memories 

in your own new 

home... 

178 Bridge St, Oakey, Q. 4401 

oakeycraftandsaddlery@westnet.com.au 

YOUR COMPLETED HOME INCLUDES: 

Concreted alfresco under main roof line 

Flyscreens to windows & sliding doors 

Garage panel lift door with 2 remote controls 

600mm stainless steel appliances - 

cooktop, oven rangehood & dishwasher 

7Kw Wall mounted air conditioner to family room 

Clothes line 

5,000 L rainwater tank and pump 

Concrete driveway 

Brick letterbox 

Floor coverings – 

Carpet to bedrooms & media, vinyl planks to living areas 

Vertical blinds to windows & sliding doors 

(excluding garage & wet areas) 

400m 2 turfing 

Enjoy time out with friends 

Oakey Community Cuppa 

The Community Cuppa is a weekly event and open to everyone. It is an 

opportunity to meet new friends as well as keeping up with what is happening 

in the community 

• From May - monthly guest speakers on topics that are relevant to 

the Oakey community 

• If you are passionate about community and would like to be 

actively involved in the Oakey Wellness Program we would love 

to hear from you 

• Free Blood Testing for PFAS levels extended until April 30 

https://www.ddwmphn.com.au/latest-announcements/pfas-community-info 

Proudly hosted by the Oakey 4401 Information Centre in collaboration 

with Oakey Wellness Program. 

For further information contact Bonnie on 0439 913 202 

and visit the Oakey Health and Wellbeing Program. 

Facebook page. 

Venue: Oakey 4401 

Information Centre 

Oakey Railway Station 

Dates: Thursdays 

10am - 11.30am 

Complimentary 

Morning Tea 

This initiative 

is in response to 

the difficulties the Oakey 

community, and individuals, 

are experiencing due to the ongoing 

PFAS underground water investigation 

and is supported by Darling Downs and 

West Moreton PHN. 

To advertise phone 4615 4416 HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 - 9

Confronted by an ancestor 

Compiled by MAX and PAM Bacon 

When we visited South 

Australia in October, 

2005, a highlight was 

dining on the replica of H.M.S. 

Buffalo at Glenelg in Adelaide. 

Great, Great Grandfather, 

Henry Bacon, was 19 when he 

arrived in the new colony of 

South Australia aboard H.M.S. 

Buffalo. 

He witnessed the proclamation 

of the colony being read by 

Governor Hindmarsh and the 

British Union being hoisted. 

(The British Union flag preceded 

the Union Jack) 

The date was December 28, 

1836. H.M.S. 

Buffalo had left England on 

July 27, 1836 under the command 

of Captain John Hindmarsh 

R.N. 

The ship took on water at Rio 

de Janeiro before the long haul 

to Australia. 

The Captain was not very 

popular because his dogs occasionally 

bit the passengers. 

Hindmarsh’s naval service 

was impeccible having lost an 

eye in the Battle of the Nile. He 

also captained one of Nelson’s 

ships in the Battle of Trafalgar. 

As we entered the ship, a notice 

caught our eye. It read, Visit 

the widow Bacon. 

Our curiosity was further 

aroused by a queue of children 

waiting to look through a peep 

hole in a wall of the ship. 

Joining the children, we 

stooped to learn the secret of 

their curiosity. 

We were confronted by a skull 

supposedly that of Henry Bacon. 

Henry had apparently met and 

married 20-year-old Mary Findlayson 

from Glenelg in Scotland 

on the 1836 voyage to Australia. 

In 1838 the pretty young redhead 

gave Henry a secret medicine 

potion which led to his 

death. Mary went on to marry 

the son of the Mayor of Adelaide 

who also met with a mysterious 

death in 1842. 

Another peep hole revealed 

Mary Findlayson still entombed 

in hull of the ship. 

We were left a little confused 

by the news that Henry Bacon 

may not have had children before 

he died. 

Our family should have ended 

with his death. 

We ran up a set of stairs to 

consult the 1836 passenger list. 

Mary was not listed, but as 

we left the ship, we noticed the 

licensee was named Findlayson. 

We had the choice of leaving 

the ship feeling amused or 

abused. 

Footnote: In old age when 

questioned about the proclamation 

of South Australia on 

December 28, 1836 Henry Bacon 

said that in particular, he 

membered the bottles of rum 

that were passed out after the 

ceremony. In 1898 the Oakey 

district welcomed the start of an 

influx of settlers from interstate 

and New Zealand. 

Playful Mexican puppy 

Xonja is a 5-monthold 

Xoloitzcuintle, 

otherwise known 

as a Mexican Hairless Dog. 

Owner Helen Bright was 

showing off Xonja for the 

first time at the Toowoomba 

Royal Show. 

The Xoloitzcuintle, the 

national dog of Mexico, is 

extremely rare to find in Australia. 

Xonja’s mother became 

pregnant while living in Norway 

and had her babies after 

she was moved to Australia. 

Upon meeting Xonja it 

was clear that she just wanted 

to play as much as any 

other puppy. 

- Jack Waters. 

Memorial bowls day at Peranga 

The annual charity bowls day in memory of the 

late Wayne “Jacko” Reithmuller will be held at the 

Peranga Bowls Club on Saturday, May 5, starting 

at 1pm. 

Teams of four players are invited to nominate, 

but single players are also welcome. Pre-nomination 

is essential. Nomination fee is $20 a team. 

Terrific prizes are on offer for the day including 

novelty competitions for best dressed team, most 

creative team name, best Hawaiian shirt, and best 

dressed boy and girl. 

A multi-draw raffle will be conducted and, for 

those who want to stay on, dinner will be available 

to purchase and night entertainment will continue 

until late. 

Wayne’s wife Jenny says there are nearly 40 

teams of four already booked for the event and encourages 

everyone to come along in their favourite 

Hawaiian outfit. 

All proceeds from the event go the Queensland 

Cancer Council and St Andrews Oncology Ward, 

Toowoomba. 

To nominate, or for more information, contact 

Jenny 0427 921 115 or Courtney 0428 802 852. 

Support group morning tea 

The International Bereaved Mother’s Day with 

the support charity SANDS (Stillborn and neonatal 

death support Queensland branch) is holding 

a morning tea at the Branson Room of Canvas 

Coworking, 1/625 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba at 

3pm on May 6. 

In Toowoomba this service is mainly online or 

via the phone so by holding this morning tea it 

will allow us to support other grieving mothers 

and bring some comfort to them. 

Please bring a photo or other memento and 

share your memories with us. 

To register your attendance please phone 07 

3254 3422. 

A large contingent 

came from South Australia. 

The Hart family 

of Boodua and the 

Bowden family of 

Oakey were South 

Australian pioneering 

families who arrived in 

1837, the first year of 

settlement. 

Local descendants 

are (Bowden) Joanne 

Evans, Bruce Weedon 

and Kevin Byers and 

their familiesand (Hart) 

Barbara Bullock, Kent 

Bullock and their families. 

Public meeting to promote Scouting 

Crows Nest Scout Group is seeking new leaders 

and adult helpers to enable it to more effectively 

deliver the benefits of Scouting to young people in 

the Crows Nest area. 

To provide information to interested adults, the 

Scout Group is holding a Community Meeting on 

Thursday, April 26, at 6pm at the Scout Den in 

Creek Street, Crows Nest. 

Representatives from Darling Downs Regional 

Scouts will be present at this meeting to provide 

information about the various roles for adults in 

Scouting. 

Replica of HMS Buffalo - Max Bacon photo 

The Widow Bacon 

entombed 

Henry Bacon’s skull 

Ergon trials fire proof power poles 

Ergon Energy is trialling the 

use of two fire-resistant products 

on selected power poles in 

Central Queensland to determine 

their effectiveness in protecting 

the infrastructure from bushfires. 

Manager Line Standards 

Carmelo Noel said the trial 

included a paint-on application 

and a fabric wrap, both of 

which had proven fire-resistant 

qualities. 

“The purpose of the trial 

is to see how effective these 

products are when applied to our 

power poles in the harsh Central 

Queensland environment,” Mr 

Noel said. 

“We are initially looking at 

how well the products remain 

attached to our poles, but of 

course the real test will come 

when they are exposed to a 

bushfire. 

“They would only have to 

prevent a small number of poles 

from needing to be replaced as a 

result of a bushfire to be a good 

investment in high risk areas.” 

Mr Noel said 21 poles had 

been painted, the wrap applied 

to 15 and one pole had both 

products applied for the trial. 

“These poles are 

predominantly in remote 

locations where we have 

experienced bushfires previously 

and are at higher risk of bushfires 

in future,” he said. 

“The locations include poles 

on the Northern Line near 

Ogmore, Marlborough and St 

Lawrence, on the Mt Morgan 

range near Bouldercombe, near 

Princhester station and on a 

section of Gladstone-Benaraby 

Road. 

“There’s also one trial 

site for each product in the 

Rockhampton CBD for easier 

monitoring by the project team 

of the durability of the products 

under normal conditions.” 

Mr Noel said the trial would 

continue indefinitely until at 

least some of the poles had been 

exposed to a bushfire. 

“After that, we’ll be able to 

assess the costs and benefits of 

potentially extending the trial 

to other bushfire-prone areas 

across the state,” he said. 

The Scout Group could potentially enrol more 

new youth members in the following sections 

if more parents and community members were 

willing to take on roles as leaders and helpers: 

Joey Scouts (5-7 years) – programs include craft, 

games and activities to learn about self and the environment. 

Cub Scouts (8-10 years) – learn new 

skills through a variety of hands-on activities. 

Scouts (11-14 years) – learn life skills and teamwork 

through a variety of adventurous activities. 

For more information, please phone Diane on 

4698 1175 business hours. 

OPTOMETRISTS 

Melanie Wiseman 

& Mark Stevenson 

Ph: 4698 7899 

Fax: 4698 8711 

Shop 10 

Highfields Plaza Circle 

“Edgy, Stand out in the crowd, . . . 

Try our new Marc Vincent 

eyewear today ! ! ” 


TOOWOOMA SHOW COOKERY AWARDS 

Photos by Jack Waters 

Crows Nest show welcomes cookery entries 

As the Crows Nest Show is fast 

approaching on Saturday, May 

12, it is time to start thinking of 

what you could whip up to enter 

in the home cookery section. 

Schedules are now available. 

Contact Janelle Schmaling 0428 

574 625 or go to the web site. 

Please encourage your children 

to make something as each 

entry helps make the show. 

This year there is an encouragement 

award to encourage a 

fruit cake exhibitor. 

It could be a boiled, pumpkin, 

sultana or rich fruit cake for an 

award which has been donated in 

memory of the late Val Coates. 

Looking forward to seeing you 

at the show. 

Stewards will be waiting to 

accept exhibits from 2pm on 

Thursday, May 10. 

- Contributed. 

May Gossow, Crows Nest, won the champion award in the cake or pudding category with her 

rich plum pudding. Mrs Gossow is a steward at the event and said there were ore than 600 

entries in the cookery section this year. 

Linda Asthon, a judge at Canungra, was the reserve champion in the fruit cake category this 

year. Mrs Ashton is a former food science teacher at the Gold Coast or 25 years. 

Footy Tipping 

Competition 

RESULTS - ROUND 7 

Roosters 6 d. Bulldogs 0 

Warriors 20 d. Dragons 12 

Storm 34 d. Broncos 20 

Rabbitohs 42 d. Raiders 18 

Knights 22 d. Tigers 20 

Cowboys 26 d. Titans 14 

Eels 44 d Sea Eagles 10 

Sharks 26 d Panthers 22 

Amy Randall 

THE GRAND OLD CROW 

Roosters 

Warriors 

Broncos 

Knights 

2018 - ROUND 8 - APRIL 25 - 29 

WEDNESDAY: • Dragons v. Roosters. • Storm v. Warriors 

THURSDAY: • Rabbitohs v. Broncos 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

• Sea Eagles v. Knights • Panthers v. Bulldogs 

• Titans v. Sharks • Cowboys v Raiders 

SUNDAY: • Eels v. Tigers 

Michael Zuyderwyk 

Highfields Discount Drugs 

Dragons 

Storm 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Tigers 

Round 6 score: 2 

Progressive score: 26 

Dragons 

Storm 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Tigers 

Mick Fry 

HIGHFIELDS 

TAVERN 



Bulldogs 

Sharks 

Raiders 

Tigers 



Gilly 

Highfields 

Landscape Supplies 

Roosters 

Warriors 

Broncos 

Knights 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



1. Dragons 12 

2. Warriors 12 

3. Panthers 10 

4. Tigers 10 

5. Storm 8 

6. Rabbitohs 8 

7. Rosters 8 

8. Knights 8 

Jess Jones 

Dragons 

Storm 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



Barry Robinson 

Crows 

Nest NEWS 

Dragons 

Storm 

Rabbitohs 

Sea Eagles 

Bulldogs 

Titans 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



Gary Small 

Professional Golf 

Centre 

Roosters 

Warriors 

Broncos 

Knights 

Bulldogs 

Sharks 

Raiders 

Tigers 



Chris Brameld 

Highfields Police 

Roosters 

Storm 

Broncos 

Knights 

Bulldogs 

Titans 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



LADDER 

9. Sharks 6 

10. Broncos 6 

11. Titans 6 

12. Raiders 4 

13. Sea Eagles 4 

14. Bulldogs 4 

15. Cowboys 4 

16. Eels 2 

Matthew Bartkowski 

Highfields 

Garden Centre 

Dragons 

Warriors 

Rabbitohs 

Knights 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



Tim Wicks 

Black Toyota 

Dragons 

Warriors 

Rabbitohs 

Knights 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



Geoff Murphy 

Dragons 

Storm 

Broncos 

Knights 

Panthers 

Titans 

Cowboys 

Tigers 



Phantom Freddy 

NON-COMPETITIVE 

Roosters 

Storm 

Broncos 

Knights 

Panthers 

Sharks 

Cowboys 

Eels 



Shirley Cronk entered all 26 categories in the jam competition and won awards in 19 of them, 

mostly first place. She has been making jam for 60 years said her favourites are the strawberry 

and gooseberry. Mrs Cronk regularly exhibits her jams in Sydney and gives away most of 

her produce to family, donates it to charity, and offers it as prizes in cent sales. 



TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW PICTORIAL 

HIGH COUNTRY 

FARMING 

Rural enterprises closing down 

Photos by Miles Noller 

Champion pig of the show 

The demise of family operated intensive farming 

businesses, dairying and pork production, continues 

with a Jersey stud south of Toowoomba set for a 12 

month dispersal period. 

Steve and Jenny McCarthy plan to sell-off their 

Ascot Park Jerseys with two clearance sales, the 

first on April 27, with about 140 cows listed. Another 

sale in about 12 months would offer the remainder 

of the herd. 

Steve McCarthy said they wanted a change in 

lifestyle. 

They took over the Ascot Park business in 1988. 

His father established the business in 1945. 

He said the dairy side of the business had been 

successful as they averaged 8cents/litre of milk 

above the normal factory price. 

Ascot Park Jerseys have won many royal show 

championships over the decades. 

Pork producers are also leaving their industry 

for financial reasons. 

For the past 12 months, pig prices paid to farmers 

have been at or near the cost of production, forcing 

some to consider the future. 

In recent months, piggeries at Dalby and 

Brymaroo have closed. 

RIGHT: Steve McCarthy from Ascot Park Jersey 

Stud, Budgee, south of Toowoomba, with 

Max Middleton who presented the supreme 

championship award at Toowoomba Show for 

type and production, protein and butterfat. It was 

won by Ascot Park Elton Wanda, producing 291kg 

of protein and 403kg of butterfat for the required 

period. Max Middleton from Cambooya is a life 

member of the RAS and was chief steward of the 

dairy cattle section for more than 15 years. 

Top milker 

Champion pig of the Toowoomba Royal Show was this Large White boar, 

Pinedock Marshall, from the five months to seven months class. It was 

exhibited by Chris and James Dockrill, Pinedock, Casino NSW, and was the 

junior champion boar at the recent Sydney Royal Show. Chris Dockrill, left, 

is pictured with judge Paul Hassab, Port Macquarie, a former Department 

of Agriculture NSW pig advisor and retired councillor of the Sydney Royal 

Show. 

Supreme champion 

Reserve Supreme Champion dairy cow Myrtleholme Empress 60 exhibited by the Bourke family, Myrtleholme, Gladfield, 

Warwick. Shane Bourke holds the cow and the trophy was presented by Shane Wadley of Auchenroad, Silverleigh. 

CROWS NEST SALE 

Zeller & Co sale at Rocky Dip 

Saturday, April 21 

Meatworks cattle remained strong with 

Friesian steers selling to $1300 and cows 

to $1030. Trevor Vonhoff sold steer calves 

to $1100. The McCoy family sold 6 month 

old steer calves for $800. Keith Andrew sold 

Brahford heifers to $920. Evon Genrich sold 

Murray Grey cross steers for $1000. 

Next sale, May 5 at 10am 

Early bookings 

30 mixed aged Hereford cows running with 

Angus bulls, acc breeder 

10 Romagnola vealer calves, acc breeder 

15 mixed calves, to be drafted, acc breeder 

20 Angus heifer calves, acc breeder. 

Don’t forget we sell in Dalby 

every Wednesday 

For bookings & info, please phone Rick 

0428 879 531 or Gavin 0427 979 527 

Real Estate 

Caroline 0427 134 636 

BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE 

Fax: 4698 2580 

E: rick@zlp.net.au 

Your local agent 

Monday, April 16, 2018 

CATTLE: Numbers reduced slightly to 1047 head at 

Elders Harristown Saleyards today Monday16th April 

2018, Elders share 677 head. Cows and lightweight 

stores eased with all other categories firm. No heavy 

bulls yarded with feeder bulls reaching 268.2c/kg. J 

& K Wilkes supplied the top priced bullocks reaching 

280c/kg to return $1786, while their heavy heifers 

reached $277.2c/kg to return $1760. Also selling 

quality Angus bullocks a/c Arthur & Heather Waters, 

Haden sold to $1820. Heavy feeder steers sold 

to 282.2c/kg a/c Robert Lanyon weighing 453kgs. 

Best cows sold 216.2c/kg a/c RG & MD Miller, Back 

Plains. Good cows struggled to reach 200c/kg with 

most selling from 180-190c/kg. No trade cattle 

yarded. Trade weight feeder steers sold to 306.2c/kg. 

A Limousin Steer with show ring potential a/c Kevin 

Costello, Southbrook sold 600c/kg to return $1230. 

Light weight store steers a/c GB & DM Sheehan sold 

to 337.2c/kg to return $718 per head 

TOOWOOMBA PIG SALE: Only a small number 

of pigs yarded at Elders Harristown Saleyards today 

Monday 16th April 2018, Prices rose a little across the 

board, pork sold to a dearer market with one outside 

operator in the market, store pigs are still hard to sell 

at the present time. 

Prime pork $175, prime light bacon $160, Boars $48, 

sows to $175, stores $100, weaners $68 and suckers 

$38. 

NEXT SALE: Monday, April 30 

FOR BOOKINGS 

Contact Darren Hartwig 0428 736 470 

Selling on each Monday at 

Harristown Saleyards at 7.30am 

Full buying panel covering export, feeders, 

trade and store descriptions. 

Please note:- All livestock payments 

in 10 days 

For best results consign your 

livestock to 

LANDMARK TOOWOOMBA 

Toowoomba Office Phone 07 4637 3000 

Fax 07 4637 3022 

Branch Manager: Guy Pitman 0428 740 151 

Livestock/Auctions Plus: Andrew Costello 0429 485 191 

Livestock/Auctions Plus: Simon Booth 0438 756 245 

Stud Stock: Colby Ede 0417 265 980 

Merchandise: Rob Wiemers 0407 736 198 

Livestock Finance: Rob Moncrieff 0408 296 952 

Insurance: Ceri Martin 0429 685 847 

Insurance: Jolean Danneberg 0409 036 799 

Livestock Administration: Jenny Radke 07 4637 3013 

Chairman of the RASQ Dairy Committee Wayne Bradshaw, right, and RASQ 

Life Member and Dairy Committee chairman for 15 years, Max Middleton 

Cambooya, present the supreme champion milk production trophy to Wade 

Johnston, Jondene Stud, Imbil. The winning cow was Panorama Carnation 

42 which was in the seven years and over class. 

Alternative technology presentation 

Toowoomba branch 

of the Alternative 

Technology Association 

is holding a public 

presentation on May 9 

addressing sustainable 

energy initiatives driven 

by local governments in 

SEQ. 

The presentation 

will feature Cr Nancy 

Sommerfield who will 

introduce TRC’s newly 

launched energy management 

system. 

In March 2018, TRC 

was the first Queensland 

council to sign up with 

Yurika, an Energy 

Queensland group of 

companies, promoting 

a virtual power plant to 

manage peak demand 

and optimise energy 

usage. 

Dr Sonia Marshall, 

Strategic Policy Officer 

for the Sunshine Coast 

Regional Council, will 

discuss the work the 

Sunshine Coast Council 

in renewables and 

sustainability. 

The presentation will 

be held in the community 

rooms on Level 3 of 

the Toowoomba City 

Library, on May 9 

starting at 6pm. 

Dr Marshall’s presentation 

will be by 

video-link. 

RSVP by May 7 on 

toowoomba@ata.org.au, 

or phone 0419 736 219. 

All welcome. Entry is 

by gold coin donation. 

LAIDLEY HORSE & SADDLERY SALE 

Saturday, May 5, 9am start 

NOTE: All horses must be in saleable 

condition, accompanied by movement record. 

NO BUYERS PREMIUM CHARGED 

with vendor cheques posted 3 days after sale. 

Note: Delivery of horses accepted Friday (All Hours) 

Attendance to Buy or Sell strongly recommended 

Ph: Joan & Bernie Coonan - A/H (07) 4636 2037 


HIGH COUNTRY 

FARMING 

TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW PICTORIAL Photos by Miles Noller Champion alpaca 

Pittsworth lambs take title 

Lamb producers seem 

to be always ready to try 

different breed crosses as 

they seek the best lambs 

and best prices. 

Peter Hood and his 

family at Pittsworth 

appear to have withstood 

the trend to Dorper sheep, 

and indeed, is being asked 

to supply Texel rams for 

Dorper flocks. 

At the Toowoomba 

Show where he exhibited 

the champion pen of three 

lambs and the champion 

single lamb, he said he 

was selling Texel rams to 

those running Dorpers. 

They did not want to 

shear, so Dorpers were 

suitable, but they wanted 

to improve the meat and 

carcase quality. 

Mr Hood said he had 

also heard from a butcher 

who preferred the Texel 

and Dorper cross rather 

than straight Dorper. 

“So it’s starting 

to happen,” he said, 

referring to a counter 

trend to the trendy 

Dorpers. 

Peter Hood and his 

father Les understand 

trends in meat sheep 

production. 

Working 

dog’s day 

at 

Toowoomba 

show 

Peter Hood and son William with a pen of three lambs which were judged champion pen of lambs 

of the Toowoomba Royal Show One lamb from the pen was champion single lamb of the show. The 

lambs were Texel cross and were bred at the Hood family’s stud at Plainview, Pittsworth. 

Three or so decades 

ago, they established a 

Texel stud when Poll 

Dorsets and Suffolks 

were popular. The Texel 

breed is from the island of 

Texel in the Netherlands, 

and the lambs the Hoods 

had at the Toowoomba 

Show were various 

crosses of Texel, Border 

Leicester and Merino. 

Jacob and Krystle Lindsay, Amethyst Alpacas, Oakey, with their supreme 

and junior champion Suri Alpaca male. The Lindsays established their 

enterprise at Oakey 12 months ago. 

Award winning led steer 

Gary Barker from 

Glenn Innes with his 

dog Jive, a 12-monthold 

border collie competing 

in his first novice 

three sheep event 

at the Toowoomba 

Royal Show. Jive’s 

dad, Clifford, is the former 

Queensland Dog 

of the Year and his 

mum was competing 

on the same day. 

- Jack Waters 

Flight to Beef Australia 

Toowoomba-based Food Leaders Australia has 

announced a special charter flight to one of the 

world’s premier beef cattle events, Beef Australia, at 

Rockhampton, on Wednesday, May 9. 

The world class beef expo, held once every three 

years, is now within an hour’s reach of Toowoomba’s 

Wellcamp Airport, with the flight departing at 7am and 

returning at 8.10pm. 

This private flight will allow more than 10 hours 

to take in the sights and sounds of Beef Australia, 

which facilitates new trade and export opportunities 

by exposing the local supply chain to international 

industry leaders, as well as featuring more than 4500 

cattle from more than 30 breeds. 

FLA general manager Bruce McConnel said Beef 

Australia was the largest beef industry networking 

event in Australia. “This flight gives local businesses 

the perfect opportunity to be involved, grow their 

networks and learn of current and future trends within 

the industry,” Mr McConnel said. 

FLA staff will be available prior to the event and on 

the day to assist participants in making the most of the 

event, Mr McConnel said. 

Tickets for this special flight are strictly limited and 

are available to members of the public for $1300 pp, 

with members tickets set at $1200 pp. 

To book your seat on this private charter please 

contact events officer, Katrina Rojek, at Food Leaders 

Australia on 07 4639 4600 or katrina@tsbe.com.au. 


Cattle Sales 

CROWS NEST CATTLE SALE 

Saturday, April 21 

With winter looming and Queensland currently 

flooded with southern cattle because of the extended 

dry conditions in the south, we saw a softening of the 

Market on Saturday which fitted the trend over the 

past week or so. Medium Feeder Steers ex-Boodua 

sold to $1170 along with Charolais Feeders ex- 

Groomsville to $1090/hd. A pen of Hereford Steers 

ex-Merritts Creek made $1100. R & D Wallace sold 

7-8 mth Angus weaner calves to $820. Unweaned 

Angus Steer calves ex-Haden sold to $740 to av 

$710/hd. A run of Angus cows to $1040 with good 

young Angus Heifers to $900 to av $885. Charbray 

Steers ex-Emu Creek sold to $830/hd. All in all, the 

market is back although unweaned steer calves 

are still making around $750-$850 with Heifers at 

a slightly more reduced rate which again, fits with 

the current trend. 

Crows Nest Show Prime & Store Sale 

May 12 - 11am - Gate passes for Sale Patrons only 

(see Ray White Staff) 

Email malcolm.berlin@raywhite.com for Schedule 

Geoff Trost 0418 182 296 

Mal Berlin 0437 247 020 

Livestock 

CROWS NEST 

Champion led steer at Toowoomba Royal Show is this Limousin cross, 

Max, weighing 600kg and winning the 600kg and over class. He is pictured 

with judge James Dockrill, Casino NSW, and paraded by Allison McCabe. 

Max, bred by Rodney Hartwig, Goombungee, this year has won led steer 

competitions at Stanthorpe, Allora, Clifton, and Killarney and was reserve 

champion at Pittsworth. 

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 


EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT 

OAKEY AND DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL INC. 

presents 

A community tribute commemorating 

100 years since the end of World War I, 

represented through story, dance and song. 

Saturday 28th April 2018 

Performances at 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm 

Oakey Cultural Centre, Oakey 

FREE ADMISSION 

An exhibition of wartime memorabilia will be displayed at the same venue from 

24 to 29 April, courtesy of Oakey Historical Museum Society Inc. 

We will remember them 

This event is proudly supported 

by the Queensland Government 

FUND RAISER 

St Matthew’s Catholic Church 

Crows Nest Parish 

is hosting the performance of 

Steel Magnolias 

Friday, May 4th 

7.00pm for 7.30pm start 

This is a hilarious story of love, loss 

and enduring loyality performed at 

the Repertory Theatre 

Tickets $20 ~ Bus and ticket $32 

Contact Rita 4698 2136 for tickets 

and bus fare, or 

Mary Ann 0428 935 707 for tickets 

GED & TRUDY 

HINTZ 

Country Music Concert 

Gowrie Little Plain Hall 

111 Gowrie Little Plain Road 

Saturday May 12 

7.30 pm 

$20.00 entry includes lucky door ticket 

and homemade supper 

RAFFLES TICKETS ON SALE 

All enquiries 4630 4384 


BIG SALE 

SATURDAY 

Highfields Church of Christ 

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE 

Open 10am-4pm Daily 

Vintage Cars, Trucks and 

Tractors, Billy Tea & Damper, 

Ambulance and Fire Museums 

4696 6309 

Run entirely by 

Volunteers 

73 Wirraglen Road, HIGHFIELDS 

www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au 

April 25 

April 26 

April 27 

April 28 

April 29 

Lots of stuff for sale 

• Furniture 

• Kitchen items 

• Preloved clothing 

• Manchester 

• Electrical goods 

• Art and Craft 

• Hardware 

• Garden accessories 

• Plants 

• Books 

• Toys 

• Bric-a-brac 

• Cakes, Jams, Sweets 

Montana Brackenbury 

Jeremy Polzin 

Rebecca Jane Nothdurft 

Angelina Ireland 

Brooke Gossow 

Lakota Osborne 

Tyler Dempsey 

Ella Jensen 

If your name is listed here, you are 

entitled to receive a Heritage Bank birthday 

gift pack on presentation of this coupon at the 

Heritage Bank in either Highfields or Crows Nest. 

To register a birthday, send the name, address, 

phone number and birth date to 

High Country Herald 

PO Box 242, Highfields or email 

herald@highcountrynews.net.au 

6 Highfields Road 

Highfields 

THIS SATURDAY 

April 28 

7am-1pm 

Café/Sausage Sizzle 

Facepainting/Balloon Man 

EFTPOS available 

• And lots more 

Supporting 

Church house reno project 

For more details: 

Jan 4615 5191 or Edwina 4630 8527 

Crows Nest 

& Highfields 

Cabarlah 

Markets 

THIS 

SUNDAY 

APRIL 29 

7.30am-12.30pm 

Phone 

4696 8152 

Vintage and Modern theme for new exhibition 

Learning new techniques with 

Julie Sweeney turned out to 

be a great experience for a 

small group with some interesting 

textured works produced. 

Alfoil, black gesso and various 

mark making tools were used to 

imprint onto the paper before adding 

colour with other mediums. 

Shaded areas were created using 

tools with a wider edge. 

Participants were delighted 

with their efforts and were looking 

forward to practicing the techniques. 

Local artist Bill Morton will be 

conducting the next workshop on 

June 23 and participants will be 

working with pen and ink. As a 

professional artist Bill has a large 

storehouse of knowledge to share. 

OPEN DAY 

Duggan Park 

Cnr Leslie and Collier Streets, Rangeville 

• 7.00am: Bird Walk, Ben Lomond Park 

(Flagstone Creek Road from Rowbothan St. 

Turn right into Burraway Court meet at end) 

• 9.00am: Activities 

• 10.00am: Book launch 

• 11.30am: Sausage sizzle 

• 6.30pm: Spotlight tour 

For further information: Hugh 0418 748 282 Bruce 4635 8308 

Members of the Artists of 

Crows Nest are working on the 

new theme, ‘Vintage and Modern’ 

to go on show at the Nest Café 

from May 14 with the opening 

night celebrations on Friday, May 

18 which is also open to the public. 

Local artists are also putting the 

final touches to their entries for 

the Crows Nest Show with entries 

closing on Saturday, May 5. 

Entries in the past couple of 

years have been increasing and 

quality so a great showing is 

expected this year. 

The cocktail and awards 

evening will be held in the show 

pavilion on Tuesday, May 8 from 

6.30pm. 

All exhibiting artists and 

friends are invited to attend. 

BUS 

TRIP 

Crows Nest Garden Club 

Open gardens at Jondaryan, Oakey and Aubigny 

Saturday,May 19 

Departs Crows Nest CWA Hall – 7.30am sharp 

Pick ups Hampton, Highfields and Clifford Gardens 

Cost $40 bus and entry to all gardens - Refreshments available 

Tickets 4698 1988 or 4698 1022 

Art work from the beginner session with Julie Sweeney. 

WORKSHOPS 

Pen and Ink - June 23 with Bill Morton 

9 to 4 - Crows Nest RSL Community Centre supper room 

To book contact secretaryaocn@gmail.com or workshop organizer 

Pam Shipman 0408 799 587 


Musical Entertainment 

John Koehler 

Stall Sites: $15 

www.Cabarlah-Markets.org.au 

Meringandan and Goombungee 

Art and Craft Group 

Meets every Monday from 10-2pm 

At Rosalie Gallery 


No Cost 

Enquiries Joanne 4696 7307 

BITUMEN DRIVEWAYS 

//////////////////////////////////// 

BITUMEN DRIVEWAYS 

$ 

18 per m 2 

Ph 0407 184 523 www.trcbitumen.com.au 

//////////////////////////////////// 

FLORIST 

HIGHFIELDS 

FLORIST 

Tel/Fax 

4615 5056 

www.highfieldsflorist.com.au 

GIFTS and CARDS 

WANT A HASSLE 

FREE MOTHER’S DAY? 

Come and see the range of 

gifts and cards. 

Plaza Circle Shopping Centre ( next to BWS) 

1 Plaza Circle, Highfields 

Ph: 07 4696 8111 Mob: 0408 708 247 

sales@onestopstationery.com.au 

• 4 Little Street, TOOWOOMBA 

• 95 King Street, CLIFTON 

• 25 Emu Creek Road, CROWS NEST 

• 89 Mocatta Street, GOOMBUNGEE 

• 54 Hodgson Street, GREENMOUNT 

GARDENING and PLANTS 

PLANTS IN HIGHFIELDS 

0403 538 277 

Outdoor Shrubs • Trees • Indoor Plants 

See www.plantsintoowoomba.com 

POSITIONS VACANT 

Toowoomba Regional Council administers a 

diverse and dynamic region rich in resources and 

opportunities. Sympathetic to the work life balance, 

Council offers stable and expanding employment 

options to its 1800 employees. 

GOOMBUNGEE 

Apprentice Mechanic/Diesel Fitter 

Contact Michael Eldridge on 0427 377 417 

during business hours for more information. 

Closing Date 11.45pm, 6 May 2018. 

Brian Pidgeon – Chief Executive Officer 

To find out more details, please call 131 872 

or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs 

SNAKE CATCHERS 

SNAKE 

CATCHER 

24/7 

GUNTER GLASER 

Call out fee applies 

EHP Permit 

0429 613 324 

14 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416 

TEMPORARY 

FULL-TIME 

• Sean McCarthy Way, HIGHFIELDS 

• 2-16 Campbell Street, MILLMERRAN 

• 64 Campbell Street, OAKEY 

• 85 Yandilla Street, PITTSWORTH 

P 131 872 

Planning Act 2016 

Section 23 

Adoption of Amendment No.1 to Temporary Local Planning 

Instrument 01/2017 (Dual Occupancy) 

Notice is hereby given under the Planning Act 2016 that on 17 April 2018, Toowoomba 

Regional Council adopted Amendment No.1 to Temporary Local Planning Instrument 

01/2017 (Dual Occupancy) (TLPI 01/2017). 

The Amendment No.1 to TLPI 01/2017 will commence on 23 April 2018. This TLPI will cease 

to have effect on 4 December 2018 or when proposed Toowoomba Regional Planning 

Scheme Amendment No.16 comes into effect, whichever occurs first. 

The purpose of this amendment for TLPI01/2017 is to achieve better location and design 

standards for dual occupancy development in all residential areas of the region. By 

extending the application of the TLPI to include land within the Township Zone. 

The Amendment No.1 to the TLPI applies to the whole of the Toowoomba Regional Council 

planning scheme area. 

A copy of TLPI 01/2017 (included Amendment No.1 changes) is available for viewing on 

the Toowoomba Regional Council website, www.tr.qld.gov.au from 23 April 2018 and for 

inspection and purchase at Council’s customer service centres located at: 

The TLPI 01/2017 (included Amendment No.1 changes) is also available for inspection at 

the office of the Queensland Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning 

Brian Pidgeon Chief Executive Officer 

Position Vacant 

Business Manager / Consultant 

GenEng Solutions is a Highfields based civil engineering consultancy, 

seeking a degree qualified Business Manager to provide a 

high standard of business services to both the company and clients. 

Applicants must be highly motivated, be able to work independently 

and have strong communication, time management and 

interpersonal skills, and the ability to use initiative. 

The position leads the business function of the organisation, and 

involves the management of the company’s financial processes, 

including budgeting, reporting of the firm’s financial position, reconciliations, 

debtors, creditors and payment of wages. The position 

also involves the development of tenders, company documentation 

and oversight of office processes. Financial and business support is 

provided to a diverse range of clients, and applicants must be able 

to travel to client workplaces in some instances to provide these 

services. 

Experience in local government and administration of contracts 

will be highly regarded. Remuneration and conditions will be by 

negotiation. 

Applications closing Friday 11 May must be emailed to 

admin@genengsolutions.com.au and should include details of 

at least 2 referees. A Position Description or further details can 

be obtained by phoning 4698 2100. 

PUBLIC NOTICES 

TRC_240418_10x2_HCH 

TRC/SEC_250418_PN_11x3_HCH

www.highfieldscommunitychurch.com.au 

WORSHIP TIMES and MEETINGS 

Christ Church Lutheran Church 

New England Highway, Highfields 

Church of Christ 

Pre-denominational 

Meeting at 49 Rome Street, 

Newtown 

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 46307315 - All welcome 

HIGHFIELDS COMMUNITY CHURCH 

COME AS YOU ARE! 

Family focused 

Service 9am 

every Sunday 

THE HIGHFIELDS HUB 

(Old Bowls Club, Highfields Road) 

Rev. Marius Kruger – 0447 161 457 

Presbyterian Church 

GEHAM 

2 nd & 4 th Sundays - 9.30am 

MERINGANDAN at Lilyvale Oval 

1 st & 3 rd Sundays - 9.30am 

Contact: 4632 4879 or 0407 171 024 

DOMESTIC and 

CLEANING SERVICES 

WORK 

WANTED 

Crows Nest-Toowoomba 

All domestic cleaning 

and chores. Very 

thorough. Including 

childminding, school 

pick-ups etc. Have Blue 

Card and Yellow Card. 

Hours negotiable. 

0420 213 355 

Worship every 

Sunday 8.30am 

Jenny 4696 8875 Inala 0422 606 184 

Ravensbourne Uniting Church 

Church Services 1st and 3rd Sundays - 11am 

Community Fellowship and 

Prayer needs 2nd and 4th Sundays - 

10.30am for Cuppa and 11.00am for Fellowship 

All Welcome ~ Darren 0429 645 896 

ACCOMMODATION 

COUNTRY 

CABIN 

25 minutes to 

Toowoomba 

With ensuite 

Fully furnished $145 

plus electricity p/w 

PHONE 

0408 718 688 

ELECTRICIAN 


A ministry of the Uniting Chruch of Australia 

ELECTRICIAN 

Sharp Tradie 

Electrical 

Stuart Sharp 

0447 245 917 

Licence no. 83285 

FIREWOOD 

A1 

FIREWOOD 

IRONBARK 

Highfields 

Meringandan 

Crows Nest 

ALL AREAS 

Immediate delivery 

0419 783 380 

FOR SALE 

AGAPANTHUS 

$1 a piece 

HYBRID CLIVEAS 

$3 

MIXED BROMELIADS 

$1 

Highfields 

4698 7169 

PLANTS 

FOR SALE 

38 HARTWIG ST 

GOOMBUNGEE 

TRAILER SUIT 

CAMPING OR 

TRADIE 

Includes Gazebo, 

3-way fridge, small 

generator. 

$1990 

0437 391 522 

ALL OFFERS 

CONSIDERED 

Downsizing home 

requires aging couple 

to dispose of household 

furniture and utilities. 

Furniture - lounge, living 

room, bedrooms, kitchen, 

outdoors and garden. 

Crockery, glassware, 

cutlery, cooking utensils, 

musical instruments and 

computer gear. 

All items good condition. 

Highfields area 

Ph: 4696 8856 

FREE 

Blue Gum log 

20’ long, 3’6” thick 

On the ground but 

still green. 

4164 1284 

GARAGE SALE 

HIGHFIELDS 

3 Littleton Dve 

SATURDAY- SUNDAY 

April 28-29 

7am to 4pm 

Household, camping, 

garden pots 

and lots more!! 

SHED AND 

GARAGE SALE 

Commonwealth 

Crescent 

Gowrie Junction 

Saturday-Sunday 

April 28-29 

Something for everyone 

GARDENING and 

LANDSCAPE SERVICES 

TOP SOIL - GRAVEL 

DECOMPOSED GRANITE 

Rhino Machinery Hire 

• Bobcats • Excavators 

• Slashing 

Ryan - 0409 721 778 

HANDYMAN 

SERVICES 

• Carpentry 

• Tiling 

• Painting • Plastering 

• Fencing • Concreting 

• Roof repair • Gutter and 

exterior house cleaning 

Pensioner discounts 

Reasonable rates 

Work to $3000 

DAVE 

0466 285 601 

LIVESTOCK and 

POULTRY 

GOATS 

WANTED 

Also old cows 

and bulls 

Crows Nest 

Meatworks 

0447 143 149 

LOST and 

FOUND 

LOST 

Cat, grey/white 

tabby female 

Geham Hampton 

area. 

April 17 

4697 8170 

PETS and 

PET SERVICES 

HORSE RUG REPAIRS 

Dog rugs from $15 

Crows Nest 

0468 993 886 

RURAL and 

FARM SUPPLIES 

HAY 

FORAGE 

SORGHUM 

Round bales 

$66 

Gowrie Junction 

4630 7025 

WANTED 

Tractors, 

farm machinery, 

earth moving 

equipment and 

cherry pickers 

Dead or alive! 

Cash paid! 

0423 204 218 

TILT TRAY SERVICE 

MJO 

TILT 

TRAY 

FOR HIRE 

Kingsthorpe based 

TOWS $1/km 

$80 minimum 

Container moves 

0412 543 365 

WORK WANTED 

WORK 

WANTED 

• Handyman 

• Painting 

• Exterior house 

cleaning 

• Mowing 

No job too small. 

Very reasonable rates. 

John 

0439 953 081 

HEALTH and WELLBEING 

SLEEP APNOEA 

DIABETES 

CHOLESTEROL 

 

EMBROIDERY SERVICE 

Logo Digitising 

& Embroidery 

Services 

• Workwear, Sports & School 

• Wedding & gift embroidery 

• Embroidery machine classes 

• Embroidery software 

education 

Mobile: 0411 532 957 

E: stitches@iembroider.com.au 

W: www.iembroider.com.au Highfields, Qld. 

HAIR and BEAUTY SERVICES 

SERENDIPITY 

HAIR AND BEAUTY 

HAIRDRESSING 

where you will experience something 

wonderful 

SHOP 2/21 KINGSTHORPE 

HADEN RD 

KINGSTHORPE 4400 QLD 

4699 3202 

serendipityhairtoowoomba@gmail.com 

TESTING 

AVAILABLE 

HIGHFIELDS DISCOUNT 

DRUG STORES 

more than just low prices 

2-4 Plaza Circle Highfields P: 4615 5600 

LEGAL SERVICES 

OPTOMETRIST 

 

Heron Optometrists 

visit 

Crows Nest Medical Centre 

Second and Fourth Monday from 9am 

Next visits 

May 14 and 28 

Crows Nest 

Appointments 

Phone: 4698 1176 

Last 

Call... 

PAMPHLET DELIVERY SERVICE 

Darling Downs 

Pamphlet Distributors 

For reliable targeted 

distribution of catalogues, 

flyers and vouchers 

PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 

TerryWhite Chemmart Highfields 

Highfields Rd, Highfields. 

Ph: 4615 4426 

TAXI SERVICES 

TOURS and TRAVEL SERVICE 

Our BUSOA 900 510 698 

Private Chartered 

Bus transporting 

children to all schools 

• Highfields • Goombungee 

• Kingsthorpe 

Private Charters welcome 

Over 20 years 

experience 

• Toowoomba & acreage • Highfields & district 

• Crows Nest • Kingsthorpe & surrounds 

• Oakey & surrounds • and more ....... 

– Call Us – 

admin@ddpd.net.au www.ddpd.net.au 

Unit 2, 103 North Street, PO Box 16011, Northpoint Qld 4350 

Ph: 07 4639 1986 Fax: 07 4638 7551 Mobile: 0411 419 414 

ABN 65 645 004 073 

Family Run Business 

0499 277 571 or 0411 875 014 

Over 

21 years 

experience 

TOURS and TRAVEL SERVICE 

Charter Coaches 

Crows Nest, Qld. 

Airconditioned & seatbelted 

coaches & minibuses 

We’re local but can take you anywhere! 

LOCAL SCHOOL BUS RUNS 

servicing Crows Nest State School 

plus 

Fundraisers Transfers 

Social,Sporting, School, Kindy 

& Special Interest Groups 

07 4698 1800 I 0429 629 729 

fax 07 4698 1441 

jakertie@supernerd.com.au 

High Country Home and Business Directory 2018-2019 

will close for bookings 

April 30, 2018 

Don’t miss this opportunity to reach new customers 

Contact Tracey 4615 4416 

Email: tracey.gyde@highcountrynews.net.au 

HIGH COUNTRY HERALD, APRIL 24, 2018 - 15

BUILDER 

CLEANING and MAINTENANCE 

maintenance 

& cleaning 

services 

ADVERTISING and PROMOTION 

ANTENNAS and DATA CABLING 

ANTENNA SERVICES 

Commmercial & 

Residential Service 

Specialist 

HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA 

& SURR0UNDS 

BLINDS - EXTERNAL 

TOOWOOMBA’S BEST 

EXTERNAL BLINDS 

BLINDS and CURTAINS 

BLIND CLEANING & REPAIRS 

Cleaned with ultrasonic technology 

Plus On Site Curtain Cleaning 

Cleaned where they hang 

Curtains, Drapes, Valances, Romans, 

Pelmets, Lounge and Mattress Cleaning 

HOUSEHOLD M0ULD REMOVAL 

BUILDER 

FREE 

QUOTE 

• Ziptrak® Blinds 

• Slidetrack Blinds 

• PVC Patio Blinds 

• Canvas Awnings 

• Cord & Pulley Blinds 

• Mesh Blinds 

• Aluminium Louvres 

526 Alderley St, Toowoomba 

• Gear Box Blinds 

• Aluminium Roller 

4633 1338 

• Shutters 

toowoombablindsandawnings.com.au 

We supply 

and install 

new blinds 

Reasonable 

Rates 

Free Quote: 

Call Andrew 

0417 634 467 

• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CARPENTRY 

• MAINTENANCE • LABOUR HIRE 

0431 162 535 

kyle@kylefienbuilders.com.au 

QBCC 15038578 

BUILDER 

CARAVAN REPAIR and SERVICE 

CARAVAN REPAIRS & SERVICE! 

Winjana RV are now offering caravan and 

fifth-wheeler services and repairs at our 

local Toowoomba factory. 

Book your van in today: 

(07) 4638 3576 

Winjana RV - 2 Buchanan St, Toowoomba 

www.winjana5thwheelers.com.au 

CARPENTER 

“Renovations and Extensions our Specialty” 

• Carpet and Tile cleaning 

• Home cleaning • Bond cleaning 

• Office cleaning • Window cleans 

• Exterior high pressure water 

cleaning • Lawn and garden 

maintenance • General repairs 

0405 166 760 

www.absolutemaintenanceandcleaning.com.au 

COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES 

COMPUDON 

Established 1997 

Over 20 years IT Experience 

For all 

Computing 

and IT needs 

37 Montrose Road, 

CABARLAH QLD. 4352 

PC Systems 

Laptops 

PC & Laptop Repairs 

Peripherals 

Installation & Configuration 

Upgrades 

Internet Setup 

Smartphone etc Setup 

COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES 

CONCRETING 

Networks 

Media Streaming 

WiFi 

Consultation 

P: (07) 4596 3934 

M: 0407 372 282 

Email: compudon@bigpond.com 

Workshop & Salesroom open by appointment only 

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 

• Digital Antenna Installations • Satellite Installations 

• Phone & Data points • Home Theatre 

• Indoor & Outdoor Speakers 

Call Pat NOW for a FREE Quote 

0417 751 828 

AUTO ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

BUILDER 

CARPENTRY BUILDING MAINTENANCE 

Connal Clifford 

0437 248 603 

CARPENTER 

ABN 65 842 458 680 

QBCC 1184281 

ctcprojects@bigpond.com 

DECKS and PATIOS 

Established 2004 QBCC. 710980 

AUTO ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

Auto Electrical 

• Full auto 

electrical 

service 

• Fully 

qualified 

auto 

electrician 

2/1 Darian St, Highfields 

Ph: 4596 3716 

www.highfieldsoffroad.com.au 

BLINDS and SECURITY 

QBCC Lic. No. 1019392 

Quality Workmanship with a personal touch 

• Residential • Commercial 

• Extensions • Alterations • Sheds 

Over 35 years experience 

0428 734 196 

Phone: 4696 9038 

email: cavanoughbuilders@bigpond.com 

www.cavanoughbuilders.com.au 

M: 0408 168 734 

www.danenglundcarpentry.com 

CARPET CLEANING and PEST SERVICES 

CARPET CLEANING and PEST SERVICES 

CARPET CLEANING 

& PEST CONTROL 

DOOR MAINTENANCE and REPAIR 

DOOR DOCTOR 

ABN: 21 899 549 443 

Are your glass sliding doors 

giving you grief? 

If so, call DOOR DOCTOR 

NO FIX – NO FEE 

Call Terry 0457 358 933 

Also do security screens and glass repairs 

DRILLING SERVICES 

“We built a 

business on the 

stains others 

give up on” 

www.stainbusters.com.au 


EARTHMOVING 

EARTHMOVING 

ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

SIQ 

ELECTRICAL 

Electrical and Air Conditioning Installation 

Chris Sutton 

Mobile: 0427 959 398 

Meringandan QLD 4352 

email • chris@siqelectrical.com 

ABN - 97 612 738 093 

Licence - 81549 ARC licence - L135139 

Domestic 

Commercial 

Light Industrial 

Upgrades 

Ceiling Fans 

Smoke Alarms 

Additions 


HANDYMAN SERVICES 

MHC Handyman Services 

• Wide range of Skills 

• All jobs considered 

• Free quotes 

• All work valued up 

to $3,300 only 

0429 110 810 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

Handyman 

Experienced Renovator 

• General Home Maintenance 

• Tiling, Plastering, Painting etc. 

• Lawn and Garden care 

• Home Repairs 

MECHANICAL SERVICES 

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE 

EARTHMOVING 

FENCING 

Reasonable rate 

No job too small! 

Pascal 0457 358 634 

All work valued up to $3,300 only 

HIRE EQUIPMENT 

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE 

OPEN 7 DAYS 

Mon-Fri 

7.30am-5pm 

Saturday 

7.30am-4pm 

Sunday 

8am-4pm 

available 

4 Darian St P: 4696 9111 M: 0427 135 899 

E: sales@toowoombamowercentre.comau 


FENCING 

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

MOWER SERVICE and REPAIRS 

ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 

Domestic - Commercial - Industrial 

Adrian Zanette 

PH: 0402 562 685 

EMAIL: admin@aztechelectricalsolutions.com 

Licence Number: 84037 - Member of Master Electricians 

ELECTRICAL SERVICES INDUSTRIAL 


Lic no: 78795 

DOMESTIC - RURAL 

COMMERCIAL 

INDUSTRIAL 

Installations, Service and Repairs 

– – – – – 24 Hour Service – – – – – 

www.lrelectrical.com.au 0439 702 789 


Lic.No. 71476 

rewiring 

new houses 

switchboards 

smoke detectors 

air conditioners 

light industrial 

ceiling fans 

safety switches 

FLOORING and BLINDS 

CARPET TIMBER LAMINATE VINYL BLINDS 

Locally owned 

Ph: Ph: 07 07 4632 3555 

&& operated by 

25 Prescott 25 Prescott St, St, Toowoomba 

David David & Roslyn Feurer Feurer (next (next to Clark to Clark Rubber) 

solomons.com.au 

GLASS SERVICES 

WOLSKI GLASS 

& SECURITY 

Q.B.C.C. NO. 1177897 

Free measure 

and quotes 

Phone: (07) 4691 2587 

183 Bridge Street, Oakey Qld. 4401 

Fax: (07) 4691 2187 Mob: 0408 151 628 

Email: janine@wolskiglass.com.au 

HANDYMAN and PAINTER 

Established 2004 QBCC. 710980 

M: 0408 168 734 

www.danenglundcarpentry.com 

LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES 

LANDSCAPE and PAVING 

MECHANICAL SERVICES 

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 

PAINTER 

Ph: 4630 2150 

Fax 4630 2600 

E: sales@toowoombamowercentre.com.au 

• Hustler • EFCO • Bushranger 

• Masport • Craftsman • Shindaiwa 

• Rover • Cub Cadet 

Collect & Delivery 

– We also repair and Service Golf Carts – 

Proud to be HIGHFIELDS RESIDENTS 

3 Sowden Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 

www.toowoombamowercentre.com.au 

No job 

too small 

QBCC: 58406 

PEST CONTROL SERVICES 

Industrial Rd, 

CROWS NEST 

4698 1300 

Roadworthy Inspections, New Vehicle Log Book Servicing, 

Computer Diagnostics, Air Conditioner Re-Gasing 

and all other mechanical repairs 

Mechanical Expertise Exceptional Service 

Loan cars available – Local pick up & delivery 

Mower, Brushcutter & Chainsaw Sales + Service & Parts 

Dealer 

Gold Card Repairer 

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 

Tradie 

of the Week 

To feature your business here, 

contact 4615 4416 



PLUMBING SERVICES 


DANIEL FIELD 

• Gas Fitter 

• Plumber 

• Drainer 

QBCC No: 1070000 • Back flow prevention 

0427 104 858 - 4697 9090 

Cable Locating 


flanagan 

plumbing 

service Servicing Toowoomba, 

Local Plumber 

Highfields and 

surrounding areas 

PO Box 200, Toowoomba, Q. 4350 

Paul 0418 717 321 

fpservice@bigpond.com 


Plumbing 

& Garden Care 

Steve Knight 

0438 968 456 

QBCC 714344 

ABN: 6943316227 

Plumbing 

• Reguttering 

• HWS 

• Taps & Toilets 

• General Plumbing 

& Maintenance 

Garden Care 

• Lawn Mowing and Care 

• Trees Pruned 

• Hedge Trimming 

• Rubbish Removal 

Plus More 

SECURITY SCREENS 

QBCC 79716 

ROOF CLEANING and PAINTING 

We use and recommend Dulux and 

shield coat roof membranes 

All work guaranteed 

FREE QUOTES ~ Phone 0435 743 284 

Jobs up to $3300 only 

TANK CLEANING SERVICES 

Ph 0429 130 133 

TANK CLEANING SERVICES 

TREE CLEARING SERVICES 

ABN: 92 150 292 854 

Ryan’s 

Mulching 

We specialise in Land Clearing, 

Tree Removal and Mulching 

20-35 tonne excavators, loaders, bobcat, 

dozers, slashers, Grinder (mulching) 

122 Blanck Road, Ravensbourne, Qld. 4352 

M: 0419 790 249 

E: info@ryansmulching.com.au W: www.ryansmulching.com au 

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 



AFL legend is speaker 

at Mayoral breakfast 

Triple Brisbane 

Lions AFL premiership 

player and current Gold 

Coast Suns Head of 

Development Shaun 

Hart is the guest speaker 

for this year’s Mayoral 

Prayer Breakfast on 

Tuesday, May 15, at 

Rumours International, 

Toowoomba. 

Toowoomba Region 

Mayor Paul Antonio 

has also announced 

proceeds from the 26th 

annual function would be 

donated to Toowoomba 

Community Care 

Transport. 

Tickets are now on 

sale. 

“Shaun Hart etched his 

SHAUN HART 

name as an AFL great by Success didn’t come overnight 

playing in the peerless Brisbane Lions side that won 

premierships in 2001, 2002 and 2003,” Cr Antonio 

said. 

“His whole-hearted performances are exemplified 

by his effort to win the Norm Smith Medal for the 

best player in the 2001 grand final. 

“Shaun enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning 

273 AFL games with the Brisbane Lions and 

previously the Brisbane Bears. 

“His playing highlights include winning a 

Victorian State of Origin jumper and induction as a 

Brisbane Lions life member. 

“Anyone who consistently performs at the highest 

level in a highly competitive and physical sporting 

arena understands the commitment and dedication 

that is required on the training paddock and in the 

off-season to become a champion. 

“Shaun displayed this across his playing career 

and was highly regarded as a selfless team player. 

He is now passing his knowledge to the emerging 

players at the Gold Coast Suns. 

“Success didn’t come overnight and I’m sure 

Shaun will explain the persistence and beliefs 

that helped him achieve goals on and off the field, 

including his involvement with the Elevation 

Church at the Gold Coast and ongoing player 

development.” 

Cr Antonio said he was pleased funds from 

this year’s breakfast would be distributed to help 

volunteer organisation Toowoomba Community 

Care Transport Inc. 

The organisation was started by the Rotary Club 

of Toowoomba in 1995 with the aim of transporting 

people who did not qualify to receive ambulance or 

subsidised taxi transport, to medical appointments 

at hospital, a doctor’s surgery or health practitioner 

in Toowoomba. Many 

clients might not be 

well enough to drive nor 

have family members 

who can take them to 

regular appointments. 

They often require more 

personal assistance than 

can be provided by other 

transport operators. 

Volunteer drivers 

transport clients to and 

from appointments, often 

waiting at the venue. 

The service does not 

receive government 

funding and has 

received donations from 

numerous local groups on 

occasions, in addition to 

charging a nominal fee of 

$15 a round trip. 

“The Mayoral Prayer 

Breakfast has the distinction of being one of the 

few events of its kind in Australia that is completely 

supported by its home businesses and organisations 

with proceeds delivered back to a chosen charity,” Cr 

Antonio said. 

“The function highlights the everyday work of 

many community and charity groups that often goes 

unnoticed by the wider community. 

“Thankfully, the Toowoomba region is blessed 

with a strong network of committed organisations 

and people who are ready and willing to assist people 

through challenging periods.” 

Cr Antonio paid tribute to suppliers and sponsors 

who continued to provide priceless assistance to the 

fundraiser. 

“Many supporters, such as TAFE South West, 

Rumours, numerous food suppliers such as Betros 

Brothers and hospitality students from St Saviour’s 

and St Joseph’s College, have been loyal and valuable 

backers from the first function. 

“I again thank all business people and volunteers 

for contributing to the function which has raised 

more than $280,000 for more than 30 charities in this 

region.” 

Residents are invited to join the community 

breakfast at Rumours International, 323 Ruthven 

Street, Toowoomba from 6am on May 15.Prices are 

$24 for adult tickets and $12 for school-age children. 

• Tickets can be purchased at the council’s Little 

Street Customer Service Centre in Toowoomba from 

8.30am to 5pm on weekdays. Tickets also can be 

bought by calling 131 872 or via the council website 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/breakfast. All credit cards, except 

Diners Club and American Express, can be used. Visa 

and MasterCard payments will attract a 0.33 per cent 

surcharge. 

Rare harvester model may be world first 

10 Charlotte Street, Crows Nest Qld 4355 

07 4698 1209 

crowsnesttyres@gmail.com 

Crows Nest agency for HIGH COUNTRY HERALD 

SEPTIC SERVICES 

SEPTIC SERVICES 

18 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - APRIL 24, 2018 

Water on Wheels 

9000L Water Delivery Tanker 

Bulk Domestic Drinking Water 

Turf and Landscape Watering 

Pool and Road Barrier Filling 

Prompt and Reliable Service 

0487 492837 

4 WATER 

wateronwheelsqld@gmail.com 

LIC# EH/1703/FOOD 

WATER SERVICES 

Pencil sketch 1843 Ridley stripper harvester - Australian Food Timeline 

A 

Highfields couple are on the verge of did the job of 10 men and ensured that the grain 

creating a model that they believe has was kept dry and that its quality was maintained. 

never been replicated anywhere in the It was the worlds first mechanical grain harvester 

and changed the way farms operated. 

world. 

Rob and Lin Prentice have been creating 1:12 Mr and Mrs Prentice will be creating 10 models 

scale horse-drawn models for 16 years after Rob which contain every single nut, bolt and part that 

discovered his passion for the art in his schooling was used in the original harvester. 

days. 

Nine of these models will be for sale with the 

After five months of plans, measuring and part 

option of including the horses and dolls upon purchase. 

finding, the Prentices have finally constructed 

a model that resembles the famous 1843 Ridley 

stripper harvester, but plenty of work is still to be 

Mr Prentice said he wanted to create the model 

done. 

to recognise such a monumental occasion in history. 

Mr Prentice said the horses still needed to be 

painted, the comb had to be added to the front and “To my knowledge, this is the first of its kind 

his wife Lin still had to make the dolls which will ever to be made into a model,” he said. 

act as people operating the harvester. 

“Most of the interest in these will come from 

“A lot of the time we have spent on it so far has museums and collectors who are looking for rare 

been working out the exact parts that are needed models. 

and doing all the measurements,” he said. 

“When we have finished them, we will be going 

“There aren’t many photos of the original harvester 

which has made it really difficult to replivester 

was originally produced.” 

back to Mount Barker in Adelaide where the harcate 

but we have pretty much done it.” 

To find out updates about the project, contact 

John Ridley’s invention of the harvester in 1843 Rob and Lin on 4698 7130. - Jack Waters. 

To advertise phone 4615 4416

SPORT 

BOWLS TABLE TENNIS RUGBY 

CROWS NEST: April 18 - 

Winners Jim Walcroft, Vince Vaz 

and Terry Bowe, runners-up Alan 

Richardson and Andrew Tabor. 

April 14 - Club selected pairs 

Bill Perry and Daryl Fraser d. Tony 

Collins and Howard Cornwell. 

April 15 - Mixed social bowls 

winners were Daryl Fraser and 

Roger Haldane, runners-up Ray 

Weis, Pat Williams and Les Chikos. 

The club celebrates its 50th 

anniversary very soon, so keep 

your eyes and ears open for details 

over the coming weeks. 

April 29 - Club sponsored 

mixed bowls. May 6 - Ray White 

(Brisbane) Real Estate Shield 

(tentative). 

The next management committee 

meeting of the club is scheduled for 

Sunday, May 13, at 9.30am in the 

clubhouse. 

New bowlers and visitors are 

always welcome at the Crows 

Nest Bowls Club. Contact Gary on 

bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or 

on 4698 2197. GottaLoveBowls! - 

Gary Baker. 

CROWS NEST LADIES: 

Winners last Thursday were Aileen 

Cox, Beras Vandersee and 

Michelle Edser. 

Open meeting this Thursday 

at 11am and social bowls at 

12.30pm. Visitors are welcome 

to join us. Names in on 4698 

1450 between 12 and 12.15pm. 

For just $5 come and enjoy an 

afternoon of bowling with complimentary 

afternoon tea. Our 

format is two games of 10 ends. 

- Therese Smith. 

OAKEY: April 21 - Triples 

M. Bradford, I. Hedge and P. 

Rudken d. V. Rush, D. Barfield 

and B. Burke. 

Club pairs R. Henry/L. Fanning 

d. M. Hall/B. Lucht. 

April 28 - Champion pairs 

semi-final P. Maker/P. Rudken 

v. R. Stewart/I. Groves. Play/sub 

or forfeit.B singles V. Rush v. P. 

Viney (L. Hudson). 

Senior singles P. Boyton v. N. 

Byers (B. Lucht). 

May 5 - Champion pairs 

semi-final P. Viney/P. Boyton 

v. G. Sprott/P. Wolski. Play/sub 

or forfeit. May 12 - Champion 

pairs final. Play/sub or forfeit. 

May 26 - Fours semi-final 

between L. Fanning’s team and 

I. Groves team. May 27 - Fours 

final. Both games play/sub or 

forfeit. 

On the weekend of May 19- 

20 the Bongaree Pirates will 

be here to play the Oakey boys 

for the Hangan-Burke trophy. 

21 bowlers required. Names on 

board please. 

June 3 - Patroness Day. Self 

selected triples, mixed or otherwise. 

12.30pm start. Teams on 

board please. - Sam Lorrimer. 

TOOWOOMBA CITY LA- 

DIES: Competition results - 

Congratulations to Liz Marshall 

who defeated Christine Lippi in 

the B grade final. Championship 

singles M. Frappell d. S. Martin, 

K. Beanham d.J. May. 

April 27 - Competition call 

championship singles final M. 

Frappell v. K. Beanham. Marker 

J. May. Cards called 8.15 play 

8.30. Play or forfeit. 

Team for North Toowoomba 

May 23 M. Frappell, J. May, J. 

Brighton and C. Mason. 

May 25 - Friendship day at 

Toowoomba. - Helen Moore. 

RIFLE SHOOTING 

CROWS NEST GOOM- 

BUNGEE: April 21 - Another 

lovely autumn day at the range 

with 17 members and one visitor 

shooting. A gentle breeze, but still 

challenging. 600 yards. Target 

rifle|: Nikk E. 102.5, John G. 99.8, 

Dennis B. 97.3, Henry S. 92.3, 

Robert F. 55. F Standard. David 

B. 119.6, Scotty D. 112.5, Neil A. 

112.2, Ray O’N. 110.4, Rodger H. 

109.2, Tania O. 99.2, Doug T. 98.1. 

F Open/ FTR: Dennis B. 123.9, 

Beth C. Bill O’B. 109.3, Darryl P. 

100.2. Visitors Tom S. 93.5 

Next week there will be a 

300 yard shoot starting 12.30 

sharp. For those who wish to 

try target shooting, visitors are 

most welcome, rifle available and 

coaching provided. Zero range 

available by appointment only. 

Contact Shawn 0428 044 902, 

Dave 0427 399 347 or Ash 0407 

374 378. 


DDLBA: The DDLBA Prestige 

Fours were played last week 

at Pittsworth in glorious sunshine 

and great friendly spirit 

throughout. Winners of the trophy 

were the North Toowoomba 

team of M. Hinz, J. Pauli, F. 

Dornbusch and S. Morrow, runners-up 

South Toowoomba, B. 

Shea, D. Petersen, N. Parker and 

M. Hannant. Round 1 - DDLBA 

team, B. Gordon, M. Morris, M. 

Pyne, J. Leerentveld. Round 2 

- Pittsworth team, P. Talbot, A. 

Blinco, F. Dick and M. Hughes. 

Round 3 - Drayton Team, J. 

Slattery, V. Collins, A. Hallen 

and F. Hunter. Thank you to all 

the sponsors for this day. The 

District is most appreciative of 

your support. 

April 30 - DDLBA management 

meeting. Ladies in the 

district side, please be advised 

that there will be a general 

meeting on Thursday, May 3 at 

10am at West Toowoomba to 

discuss travel, accommodation 

etc. Please try to be present for 

discussion. If you are not able to 

attend please contact T. Thomas 

0432 305 440. - Joyce Mc- 

George. 

NORTH TOOWOOMBA 

LADIES: Competition results 

- Championship triples final J. 

Baldock, L. Blaine, S. McManus 

d. L. Mott, P. Graham, T. 

Smith. Congratulations to both 

teams. Social - Alice, Maz, Shirley, 

Maxine and Kylie enjoyed 

a game. Congratulations to J. 

Pauli, S. Morrow, F. Dornbusch 

and M. Hinz (s) for winning 

the DDLBA prestige fours at 

Pittsworth and J. Leerentveld 

a round win with the DDLBA 

team. Well done. No bowls tomorrow, 

Wednesday, for Anzac 

Day, resuming May 2 with 

competition and social games at 

9am. Friday roster - Team 3 L. 

Mott, J. Barnes, J. Leerentveld. 

- Reynelde Bradford. 

OAKEY LADIES: Last 

weeks results J. Sloss and B. 

Lorrimer d. B. Buckley and R. 

Lawrie. J. Burke, D. Ciesiolka 

and R. Taylor d. J. York, H. Harvey 

and B. Poole. Pairs competition 

C. Coates and S. Hudson d. 

E. Priaulx and D. Buckley. 

1 

It is pleasing to see so many 

of our members coming each 

week to play bowls. - Elsie Voll. 

CITY BOWLS CLUB: 

April 25 - 1pm. Anzac Day play 

for the Legacy Shield. Club or 

self-selected triples. Board is 

now open for names/teams. Office 

roster N. Adcock. Bar roster 

D. Schultz. 

April 29 - 12.30pm. Barnyard 

triples. Club or self-selected 

triples. Each player has seven 

ends as lead, second and skip, 

total 21 ends. Board is open for 

names/teams. We would like to 

see a full green for this event. 

Bar roster K. Gleeson. 

Coaching by club coaches 

Graham Healy and Jim Cosgrove 

is conducted each Tuesday from 

2pm - 3:30pm. Roll-ups are also 

welcome. Championship play 

senior singles R. Vosper d. D. Irvine. 

Mixed pairs R. Griffin and 

M. Frappell d. D. Davis and S. 

Martin. 

A grade singles final M. Bianchi 

d. Grant Smith. Mens pairs 

M. Keppel, D. Schultz d. R. 

Zimmerle, W. Seidel. 

April 22 - 28 players took to 

the green for the Laser Electrical 

jackpot pairs. The pot did not go 

off so it jackpots to $156 at the 

next round on May 6. 

Overall winners on the day 

were Graham Healy and Col 

Clifford. 

Thanks to all who participated 

and a big thank you to Steve 

Hazzard and his team at Laser 

Electrical for the ongoing support 

of our club. A good day was 

had by all. Wednesday winners 

Trevor Conley and Ken Harwood. 

Round 2 of the RDO Challenge 

will be held at City Club 

on May 26. The team is now listed 

on the board. 

Championship matches for 

the coming week: 

April 28 - 12.30pm. Final of 

championship fours BJ King, J. 

Fisher, B. Humphrey, J. Moulden 

v. R. Zimmerle, M. Keppel, 

D. Schultz, D. Wall. - Mick Bianchi. 

TOOWOOMBA: Week 10 

- Autumn season. Grade A: 

Renegades d. Scorchers 7-4. 

For Renegades, Ron Hill won 

three singles matches, Marshall 

Muller won two singles 

matches. Zhongwei Zhang won 

one singles match. 

For Scorchers, Ellis Jensen, 

Greg Dinsey, and Ken Bell 

each won one singles match. 

Strikers d. Sixers 8-3. For 

Sixers, Andrew Volpato won 

two singles matches, Neil Sheriff 

won one singles match. William 

Ma had no win this week. For 

Strikers, Alan Chen, Craig 

Fleming, and Ray Fitzpatrick 

each won two singles matches. 

Stars d. Hurricanes 6-5. For 

Stars, Rabi Misra won three 

singles matches, Barry Driver 

won two singles matches. 

Richard Poynter had no win 

this week. For Hurricanes, Tony 

Newcombe won two singles 

matches, Aaron Payne and 

Chris Kingston won one singles 

match. 

Grade B: All teams had a bye. 

Team standings up to week 10: 

Grade A Stars 30.7. Renegades 

30.2. Strikers 27.9. Hurricanes 

23.1. Sixers 20.6. Scorchers 

20.5. Grade B: Scorpions 

28.7. Breakers 26.2. Fire 21.6. 

Meteors 15.3. 

CROWS NEST: April 16 - 

Hampton (7) J. Kahler 3, R. Kelk 

1, G. Littleton 1 d. Crows Nest 

(4) B. Kahler 2, Kurt Macdonald 

2 and P. Greaves 0. Whichello 

(6) M. Macdonald 3, G. Knight 

2, Linda 0. d. Ravensbourne (5) 

S. Murphy 2, S. Black 1 and Don 

Macdonald 1. - Joy Bretz. 

HOCKEY 

Results of games played at the 

Toowoomba Hockey Association 

on April 13. A1 men Iron 

Jack competition: Dream Team 

3 (Wilson Love 2, Liam Brown) 

d. Raptors 1 (Simon Young). 

Total Chill 2 (Brad Hobday 2) d. 

Wood Cutters 0. 

A1 women: Newtown 5 

(Amanda Ross 2, Aimee Griffiths, 

Claire Brophy, Jessica Van 

der Weiff) d. Red Lions 0. Rangeville 

2 (Katie Wallstein, Lari 

Collins) d. Past High 1 (Susie 

Marcussen). 

INDOOR 

OAKEY: Mixed beach volleyball. 

DoD 41 d. Semi Pro’s 

34. Just ‘Cause 69 d. Big Buddy 

38. Ball Grabbers 48 d. We 

Showed Up 46. Beached Whales 

47 d. Sets On The Beach 43. 

Indoor cricket. Stitched Up 

190 d. Big Buddy 121. Vikings 

had a bye. Players must play 

four games to qualify for finals 

and can only qualify for one 

team. New players and teams 

are welcome to join phone 4691 

1691. 

CROWS NEST: Indoor 

cricket - The grand final of our 

first season this year was fought 

out between Bazingas and Fielders. 

Starting with the bat, Bazingas 

made the most of their 

opportunities by totalling up 133 

runs. Cory Gear top scored yet 

again, his brother Casey not far 

behind. Fielders’ run chase got 

off to a positive start and were 

on track until the 11th over. 

James Crane’s three-wicket over 

followed by Jacob Beling’s two 

wickets in the 12th quickly shut 

Fielders right out of the game. 

The final result went to Bazingas 

133 to 64. - John Schwartz. 

GOLF 

CROWS NEST: April 11 

- Sporters winner D. Haskings 

35, runner up J. Somerville 33. 

Putting G. Udy 19. Pins 7-16 D. 

Haskings, 8-17 J. Burnett. 

April 15 - Jason Burnett - 4 

BBB stableford (pick partners). 

Winners T. Weis and G. Campbell 

47. Runners up R. Gardner 

and J. Somerville 46. Rundown 

D. Cox and L. Kruger 45, D. 

Cox and B. Cox 45. Pins 1-10, 

9-18 T. Weis, 2-11, 8-17 D. Cox 

+ eagles nest. 3-12 R. Gardner, 

4-13 B. Cox, 5-14 J. Hodges, 

Girls rugby 7s kicks off 

Girls junior rugby 7s has kicked off in style at the Highfields sports park, with a great display 

of free flowing rugby and tight defence. In the under 13 combined high fields and USQ shared 

the honours with Dalby with one apiece. In the under 15s after a round robin involving Warwick, 

Highfields, Bears and USQ. USQ prevailed over Bears in the final game. Training for 

the Highfields girls is on Wednesday nights, 5.30 to 6.30pm at the Highfields Sports Park. 

Games are played Friday nights. We are looking for more under 15 girls. Contact Nick Kelly 

0427 135 729. 

GOLF 

CABARLAH: April 11 - 

4bbb stableford. Winners: J. 

Bishop, B. Watkins 44, runners 

up L. Bishop, K. Mitchell 44. 

Rundown B. May, T. Trollope 

43. Pins: 1st L. Bishop, 5th R. 

Weldon, 10th L. Bishop, 14th J. 

Gardener, 17th L. Gillmeister. 

April 14 - Single stableford, 

Bevan Bargenquast trophies. 

Winner L. Bishop 42, runner-up: 

C. Mahaffey 38. Rundown J. 

Coorey 38, K. Mitchell 37, P. 

Callaghan 36, N. Walker 36. Pin 

1st T. Keen, 5th T. Keen, 10th 

K. Mitchell, 14th R. Whittaker, 

17th T. Whittaker. 

April 15 - Single stableford. 

winner C. Galvin 42, runner-up 

G. Trussell 40. Rundown M. Sorenson 

38, B. Galvin 38, W. Aitken 

38, B. Thrupp 37, J. Thompson 

36, B. Watkins 36. Pins 1st 

B. Galvin, 5th B. Mason, 10th B. 

Galvin, 14th K. Mitchell, 17th 

W. Aitken. Results of pennant 

matches held at Dalby Golf Club 

Dalby d. Cabarlah 4½ to 2½. 

April 18 - Single stableford 

winner I. Robertson 37, runner-up 

W. Owen 37. Rundown 

R. Weldon 36, L. Bishop 36, C. 

Goodwin 35, J. Buckley 35. Pin 

shots 1 M. Kearnes, 5 W. Owen, 

14 C. Goodwin, 17 K. Mitchell. 

April 21 - Single stroke, 

monthly medals. Mick Kearnes 

trophies. 

A grade winner L. Bishop 68, 

runner-up B. Aitken. B grade 

winner C. Galvin 66, runner-up 

M. Goddard 67. C grade winner 

B. Northwood 69, runner-up G. 

Barge 72. 

Rundown J. Coorey 72, J. 

Bishop 73, N. Walker 73, B. 

Thrupp 73, T. Fulloon 74, B. 

Galvin 74. Best gross L. Bishop 

78. 

Pins 1 M. Goddard, 5 T. 

Fulloon, 10 G. Barge, 14 B. Galvin, 

17 M. Goddard. 


winner J. Bishop 37, runner-up 

J. Thompson 37. Rundown B. 

Bargenquast 36, O. Hollis 36, D. 

Lamb 36. Pin shots 17 C. Hill. - 

Gary Small. 

6-15, 7-16 R. Burgess. 

April 18 - Sporters winner J. 

Burnett 32. Runner up L Kruger 

31. Putting R. Gardner 16. Pins 

7-16 J. Burnett and L. Kruger in 

the hole, 8-17 A May. 

April 22 - CN Mechanix - 

stroke event winner G. Campbell 

64, runner up D. Cox 70. Rundown 

J. Burnett 71, K. Cox 71, 

J. Somerville 72, K. Christensen 

72. Pins 3-12 B. Cox, 8-17 G. 

Campbell. April 29 - John and 

Jenni Svensson stableford event. 

- John Somerville. 

GOOMBUNGEE: April 12 

- Men’s single stableford, club 

trophy. 

Winner David Lowe 42. Pin 

8/17 David Lowe, approach 

8/17 Peter Mullins. Ladies single 

stroke, putts, monthly medal, 

club trophy. 

Winner: Val Hartland 67 net. 

Pin 4/13 Ann Cass, approach 

2/11 Val Hartland. 

April 13 - Chook run winner 

Craig Kennedy 33 net, runner-up 

Mark Peters, third Cynthia 

Canard. 

April 15 - Two person ambrose, 

Booth family trophies. 

Winners M. Peters and D. 

Darlington best overall net, runners-up 

G. Schull and M. Burgess. 

Best gross A. and D. Cass. 

Rundown J. Harth and G. Davidson, 

A Reis and I. Mclean, G. 

Kuhn and M. McLeod. 

Pins men 4/13 M. Burgess, 

8/17 D. Darlington. Team approach 

2/11 A. and D. Cass, 7/16 

D. Lowe and C. Dixon. 

April 19 - Men’s single stableford, 

club trophy. Winner Matty 

Burgess 40, on count back. 

Pin 8/17 David Cass, approach 

2/11 David Scutt. Ladies 

single stableford, Val Hartland 

trophy. 

Winner Barb Weier 40. Approach 

3/12 Janelle Wieck. 

April 22 - 2018 Combined 

Services Day, Tim Langston trophies. 

Winner Services Steve Elfverson 

36, runner-up Glenn Egan 

36. Winner men Scott Wood 41, 

runner-up Murray McLeod 40 

on count back. 

Winner ladies Janelle Wieck 

31, runner-up Kathy Egan 25. 

Rundown Greg Schull, Col 

Jenkins, Dan Darlington, Cory 

Grice, Stephen Booth. 

Pins men 3/12 Murray Mc- 

Leod, 4/13 Dave Humphrey, 

8/17 Mark Peters. Approach 

9/18 Phil Killeen, 6/15 Col Jenkins. 

Approach ladies 3/12 Ann 

Norris. Long drive Services 

5/14 Tim Langston, men 2/11 

Phil Killeen, ladies 6/15 Janelle 

Wieck. 

Members draw - No. 101 

Steve Ladyman, not present. 

April 26 - Men’s single stableford, 

club trophy. Ladies single 

stroke, club trophy. 

April 29 - Single stableford, 

club trophy. 

May 6 - Goombungee State 

School charity day. Two-person 

ambrose golfer-golfer, golfer-non 

golfer, non golfer-non 

golfer. - Murray McLeod. 

OAKEY: April 18 - Ladies 

18 hole stroke in conjunction 

with the April monthly medal. 

Winner Division 1 Marlene 

Deans 69 net on count back. 

Winner Division 2 and the 

monthly medal Dulcie Bellert 67 

net. runner-up Marlene Deans 

69 net. Run down Joan Fisk 69 

net. Pin 3 Jaynie Brown and the 

approach on 5/14 Kathy Fenton. 

Putts Marlene Deans 28. 

April 19 - Thursday Sporters 

winner Lyn McDonald who also 

won the pin. 

April 21 - Members 18 hole 

stableford for trophies donated 

by the men’s president Andrew 

King and the ladies president 

Daphne Webster. Winner ladies 

Danielle Khan 41. 

Runner up Marlene Deans 35. 

Men’s winner Mark Carter 42, 

runner up Michael Rietveld 41. 

Pins 3 Mark Carter and Collette 

Rynne, 12 George Wright 

and 14 Michael Rietveld. Approaches 

ladies 6/15 Collette 

Rynne, men’s 1/10 Michael Rietveld. 

April 28-29 - Members will 

play an 18 hole stroke. 

First round of matchplay to be 

completed by next week end. 

April 29 - Oakey men’s pennants 

team will host the team 

from Crows Nest. 

April 22 - Oakey men played 

Goombungee at Goombungee in 

the men’s pennants. Oakey was 

the victor 3 games to 2. 

Wins to Mal Krahenbring, 

Andrew King and Doug Fisk 

and a loss to Dennis Bennett and 

Patrick Fisk. 

May 7 - Oakey will welcome 

the men’s veterans. The veterans 

will play a single stableford. - 

Marlene Deans. 

CABARLAH LADIES: 

April 17 - Ladies gathered at 

8.30am to play a single stableford 

event, with trophy donated 

by Connie Harrison. 

Connie provided a beautiful 

display of potted plants, and everyone 

was most anxious to take 

one of them home at the end of 

the match. 

However, there can only be a 

limited number of winners, and 

these were: 1 Petae Frazer 43 

points, 2 Janelle Kruse 38, Carol 

Duncan 3, 37 points. 

There were prizes also for the 

first 9 Judy Bach 21, and for the 

second 9 Jessella McConnell 20. 

The secret 9 was won by 

Robin Mackenzie on 17. Pins 

were won by Janelle Kruse on 

1/1 and 2/10, Connie Harrison 

on 3/13 and Jude Bach on 5/18. 


event and the following Tuesday, 

May 1 also a single stableford. 

- Pam Campbell. 

HIGH COUNTRY HERALD, APRIL 24, 2018 - 19

HOUSE FOR SALE 

PRICE 

REDUCED 

TO $229,000 

Accelerating success. 

Seller’s Circumstances Forces Sale - Highfields Gem on 2501m 2 ! 

New Price! 

Our owners demand urgent sale! Situated on a private, elevated block this charming brick veneer home features 3 

built-in bedrooms, main bathroom with spa bath and spacious lounge room with raked timber ceilings, wood fire heater 

and reverse cycle airconditioning. The generous kitchen with gas cooking and separate dining area lead out into 

the paved undercover entertaining area. The block provides established gardens and plenty of room to build a shed. 

OFFER OVER $399,000 

Open: Today & Sunday 1.30 - 2.15pm 

www.colliers.com.au/127596638 

4 Dale Street, Crows Nest 

For All Enquiries 

contact Caroline Cook 

0427 134 636 

3 1 1 

45 Kratzke Road, Highfields 

Dean Delaney 

0439 535 232 

126 Margaret Street 

Toowoomba City 

07 4659 7875 

This well presented house is for 

sale at $229,000 with the following 

features: 

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate 

toilet, Open living/dining area (air 

conditioned & gas heating, separate 

garage and carport, 1 caravan, 

2 additional sheds 

Beautifully landscaped gardens with 

plenty of areas to sit and relax. 

 

GOOMBUNGEE 

20 ACRES 

4 bedroom brick, 2 bathrooms, undercover 

parking, 5 quality horse stables, 

6 paddocks, 3 bay machinery shed. Only 15 

mins to Highfields. 6km to Goombungee. 

Offers over $599,000. 

 

95 QUALITY ACRES: LUSH KYKUA GRASS. STOCKYARDS. LARGE 

DAM. Solar electric bore, house plus old cottage, numerous fruit trees, 3 bay car 

accommodation. Fully fenced and in good condition. 10 mins to Crows Nest and 

Goombungee. 25 mins to Highfields. Only $680,000 neg. 

½ ACRE. 5-6 BEDROM + OFFICE: New carpets, new aircon, new dishwasher, 

2 toilets and back and front verandas, lock-up 12 m x 9m steel fabricated shed with 

concrete floor. Good neighbour fencing. Walking distance to all shops Goombungee. 

Motivated Seller $285,000 neg. 

For further info please visit or phone: 4696 5074, mobile: 0448 719 876 

Jacaranda Country Real Estate Goombungee 

LAND FOR SALE 

NORTH FACING 

Lot 8 – 4000sqm, power – phone, town 

water, fenced 3 sides, bitumen frontage 

Lot 7 – 4000sqm, house and land package, 

plans for 306m 2 home + 13m x 9m shed 

$295,000 P.O.A. 

Evans Road, Cabarlah – Ph: 0438 716 672 

Contact Tracey to advertise your real estate here - 4615 4416 

Black Toyota Quality Vehicles 

This Week’s HOT DEALS 

2014 Toyota Landcruiser Workmate Cab Chassis 

4.5 turbo diesel, steel tray w/ladder racks, bullbar w/ 

H rack, towbar, white Sunraysia wheels, toolboxes 

$ 56,990 19,990 

Stock No. O82394 

Drive away 

2013 Toyota Prado Kakadu Wagon 

Turbo diesel, satellite navigation, cooler box, all 

terrain tyres, leather interior with heated seats 

$ 

59,990 

2013 Mazda BT50 GT Dual Cab 

6 speed automatic, hardcover, towbar, 

dual battery setup, brake controller 

$ 

42,880 

2014 Nissan Xtrail Ti 4x4 Wagon 

Crystal pearl colour, leather interior, sunroof, 

power back door, automatic transmission 

$ 

28,990 

Stock No. O82373 Drive away Stock No. 082369 Drive away Stock No. 082385 Drive away 

Black Toyota 

177 Bridge St, Oakey QLD 4401 

Phone (07) 4691 1033 

1800MYTOYOTA (698 696) 

blacktoyota.com.au 

TIM WICKS 

Sales Consultant 

0487 761 730

Herald 20180424

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?