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

Gowrie Junction, Cabarlah, Geham, Haden, Hampton, Cooyar, Ravensbourne, Goombungee, Oakey, 

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

WEEK STARTING MAY 29, 2018 - 4615 4416 

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Rolling them down 

David Hack Classic Pictorial 

Pages 4 - 5 

Mayor Paul Antonio with Les Guy, a 

founding member of the Crows Nest Bowls 

Club 50 years ago, and Kerry Green, vice 

president of Bowls Queensland and patron 

of Downs District Bowls Association. 

Hampton Festival Coverage 

Page 11 

TELLER WITHDRAWAL 

The Herald has been advised by a 

reliable source that Heritage Bank 

intends to remove their automatic 

teller from Highfields Plaza Shopping 

Centre. 

That would leave the centre with no 

automatic tellers following the closure 

of Suncorp and ANZ in recent 

months. 

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LETTERS 

Mentally ill not receiving treatment 

I am writing from the not-for-profit 

organisation the Mental Illness Fellowship of 

Australia. 

In particular, I’m wanting readers to be aware 

that far too many people who have a serious 

mental illness are not getting treatment … and 

we need to get that to change. 

It is estimated less than 50 per cent of 

Australians who have a serious mental illness 

get treatment. Obviously this is alarming. 

The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia 

urges people who may have mental health issues 

to reach out and get the help they need. There is 

significant support out there from GPs, clinical 

specialists, and most importantly, community 

mental health services. 

We have a free phone number people can call 

from anywhere in Australia to get guidance and 

just call 1800 985 944 if you need advice on 

where best to go. 

Readers can also go to MiNetworks.org.au. 

Our latest campaign highlights that 230,000 

people in Australia are estimated to have 

schizophrenia. 

When you include families helping these 

people, around one million people are impacted. 

It is utterly shameful that the average life 

expectancy of someone with schizophrenia in 

this country is now just 54 years. 

We have to do so much more to support 

people with schizophrenia. 

People with schizophrenia can and do recover. 

We also highlight that it’s time there was 

much more government funding for mental 

health services in all areas of Australia. 

Current mental health services are grossly 

inadequate and this needs to change. - Tony 

Stevenson, National CEO, Mental Illness 

Fellowship of Australia. 

Updates from the 

Toowoomba Region 

Are you being served? 

On June 20 it will be time to say goodbye to our 

free checkout plastic carry bags. 

Thanks to Woollies, Coles and IGA etc, we’ve 

been spoiled with these bags over many decades. 

Bags cost these retailers around 3 to 4 cents each 

and now they sell us bags for dollars. 

These new bags won’t break down quickly and 

they will take up more landfill space. 

Has the Government considered this? 

It’s no wonder these supermarket giants are keen 

to get rid of the the plastic bags, not only to think of 

the environment but to reel in more revenue. 

So with the cost of a plastic bag being removed, 

will these retailers drop their price on all line items 

as they will now have savings in the millions 

funded by the consumer? 

I doubt it. - Murray Choat, Highfield Ridge. 

DAM LEVELS 

49.6% 

Bull’s Head Inn open day 

The Royal Bull’s Head Inn, 

Drayton, will be hosting an 

open day on Sunday, June 3, 

between 10am and 4pm. 

The day will feature handcraft 

demonstrations including 

leather work, wood work, knitting 

and hand crank sewing. 

There will also be a fire 

and homemade soup on offer. 

Adults $7, children $5 or family 

$20, National Trust members 

free. 

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Monday, 16 April - Saturday 30 June 

WARM WATER WALKING 

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Mon to Thurs 11.00am to 12 noon 

Mon/Wed 7.00-8.00am 

Tues/Thurs 7.00-9.00am 

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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 

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Swimming lessons are a gift for life! 

Council Meetings 

The next meetings of Council’s Standing 

Committees will be held on 12 and 13 June 

commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary 

Meeting of Council will be held on 19 June 

commencing at 10am. A Special Meeting 

of Council to consider reports relating to 

development applications will be held on 30 

May commencing at 2pm. All meetings are at 

City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba. 

QLD Day Celebrations 

Join us in celebrating our great state 

Queensland. Take on the Great Qld Day 

Park Run challenge 9 June at all our parkrun 

venues. Stay on and enjoy some birthday cake, 

remember to wear your best Maroon outfit and 

show your QLD pride! For more information visit 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/events 

Five On Five 

Did you know there are five parkruns in 

Toowoomba Region? There are five Saturdays 

in June and we challenge you to complete each 

parkrun during June. For information on times and 

locations visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/change 

Have Your Say 

We’re planning for the long-term growth and 

developments projected to occur in Drayton over 

the next 20 years and want to hear your ideas on 

the area’s future. Have your say by completing 

an online survey at yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/dlui 

To find out more details, 

please call 131 872 or 

visit www.tr.qld.gov.au 

Peters Road, Meringandan West 

Stage 1 construction works in Peters Road 

between the intersections of Goombungee 

Meringandan Rd (Western end) and Neville 

St commenced 8 May to improve road user 

safety. Construction is expected to run for 

approximately 4 months (weather permitting). 

On-street parking will be temporarily unavailable 

during construction and traffic restrictions will be 

in place. We appreciate your patience and cooperation 

during this time. For more information 

call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au 

Segregate And Save 

From 1 July, our Waste Facilities will be 

introducing changes that may affect how you 

dispose of waste. To find out more information 

about the changes, call us on 131 872 or visit 

www.tr.qld.gov.au/wip 

New Waste Facilities 

Cooyar and Evergreen waste facilities will be 

opening in June. All customers will require a PIN 

to access the facilities which can be obtained by 

completing the form Request for Access to Tier 

5 Waste Facility. Call us on 131 872, visit your 

local customer service centre or complete the 

form online at www.tr.qld.gov.au/lockedwaste 

CHANGE Project 

A range of free and low-cost opportunities are 

available in Highfields and Crows Nest each 

week to help residents get out and active. For 

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

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Tunnel through Toowoomba range not for passenger trains 

Those seeking a fast passenger rail service between 

Toowoomba and Brisbane, might not be helped by the 

rail tunnel through the range to be constructed for the 

inland rail project. 

It seems that the Australian Rail Track Corporation, 

which is constructing the inland rail for the Federal 

Government, plans just a single rail line through the 

range with waiting loops at the Gowrie Junction end and 

the Withcott end of the tunnel. 

That would be like having just one traffic lane in each 

direction of the Toowoomba second range crossing, 

and some believe lacks the vision that is necessary for 

a “once in a generation” project such as the inland rail. 

But this is an issue for the government to decide on, 

rather than the ARTC. 

Some thought the tunnel would accommodate two 

freight lines for the inland rail, and that the Federal 

Government might be convinced to widen the tunnel for 

a third line for passenger trains. 

ARTC consultation meetings with local communities 

between Gowrie and Helidon have been held in recent 

days, and information available on the railway alignment 

is that just one track will go through the range. 

The 6.38km tunnel would begin just to the south-east 

of Gowrie Junction and emerge in the Lockyer Valley 

north west of Withcott. 

Business case for passenger 

rail under way 

Member for Groom John McVeigh says a detailed 

business case is a critical step in the process to construct 

a fast passenger rail service between Toowoomba and 

Brisbane. 

Dr McVeigh said this would help determine the 

economic, environmental and social costs and benefits 

of potential rail options and the potential to improve 

access for communities to services and employment. 

The recent Federal Budget included $15 million for 

a business case for the passenger rail proposal. 

Dr McVeigh said the funding was provided under 

the Federal Government’s $250 million Major 

Project Business Fund, an initiative that supports the 

overnment’s 10-year infrastructure investment strategy. 

“This is something that we have dreamed about in 

this region for decades. Passenger rail services from 

Toowoomba to Brisbane would literally change the 

future of the entire Toowoomba region,” Dr McVeigh 

said. 

Dr McVeigh said people living in the region currently 

had limited transport options and that passenger rail 

would have far reaching benefits. 

“Passenger rail would benefit Toowoomba and the 

wider Lockyer Valley area with increased access for 

jobs, tourism, health care and housing,” Dr McVeigh 

said. 

“It would also give further impetus to the 

development of the Wellcamp Airport as an alternative 

for the growth corridor west of Brisbane, as well 

as lead to a further tourism boost for Toowoomba to 

become the mountain retreat of Brisbane, akin to the 

Blue Mountains of Sydney.” 

The business case will investigate a range of route 

options, including but not limited to: 

• Upgrades to the existing rail line to enable regular 

commuter passenger rail services and integrating 

passenger services in freight corridors, 

• Route staging and timing of construction, and 

• Type of rolling stock. 

“Toowoomba is a city on the move. It is an exciting 

time to be part of our growing community and see 

the many opportunities arise from big investments to 

infrastructure improvements in the region currently 

underway,” Dr McVeigh said. 

The tunnel will pass under the second range crossing 

at Boundary Street, Bedford Street, and the New 

England Highway, and there would be an overpass 

for the inland rail over the second range crossing near 

Postmans Ridge. 

The inland rail line between Gowrie and Helidon, 

including the tunnel, would have a steady gradient of 

1.5 per cent, allowing loaded trains to travel through the 

range at 27km/hr. 

An ARTC spokesman said trains should travel the 

range section in about one hour, whereas trains on the 

existing range line take three hours to climb or descend 

the range. 

The tunnel will be high enough, about 7.1 metres or 

23.3 feet, to accommodate trains with double stacked 

containers. Modern containers are nine-feet-six-inches 

high. 

The tunnel will pass about 220 metres below the New 

England Highway near Mt Kynoch. 

ARTC community consultation sessions are 

providing people with information on alignment, 

flooding, noise, vibration and air quality, level crossings, 

the environmental impact statement process, and social 

impact assessment. - Miles Noller reporting. 

Member for Groom John McVeigh and Toowoomba Regional Mayor Paul Antonio at the Toowoomba 

Railway Station were among a group which met at the railway station to consider the potential for a fast 

passenger rail service between Toowoomba and Brisbane. 

At a consultation at Gowrie Junction George McKnight whose property at Birnam between Gowrie 

and Highfields will overlook the tunnel entrance, and Mercedes Staff, ARTC Queensland manager of 

stakeholder engagement. The image they were viewing shows the inland rail route in orange, and its 

interaction with the second range crossing in yellow. 

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DAVID HACK CLASSIC PICTORIAL 

Toowoomba people saw one of the rarest cars in the 

world at the recent David Hack Classic, at Toowoomba 

Airport. 

They would have seen a pink car, a 1913 Rolls 

Royce, thinking “that’s a nice old car.” And it was. It 

was judged the best veteran vehicle at the event. 

But it is one of only three in the world. Owner 

Paul Creighton of Southport said the other two are in 

museums. 

Mr Creighton said it was difficult to value such a 

vehicle. So should you think it’s worth a million dollars 

or two, you’d probably be near the money. 

Yet he drove it on the highway from Southport to 

Toowoomba, and back again. 

He said it cruises at the speed limit. It has a six 

cylinder engine of 7.6 litre capacity, and a three speed 

crash gearbox. There’s no starter motor, you have to 

crank it by hand. 

It is known as the L2E model Rolls Royce. That 

stands for London to Edinburgh, and was built to 

compete with the Napier car, then one of the best cars 

in the world. 

Best veteran in the million dollar range 

After the Rolls bettered the Napier for speed and 

fuel economy, the Royal Automobile Club of the 

UK referred to it as the best car in the world and the 

description generally has applied to Rolls Royce since. 

The car was also tested at the Brooklands race track 

in southern England where it reached the speed of 101 

miles hour. 

Mr Creighton obtained his car 25 years ago from 

Carcoar between Bathurst and Cowra in NSW. It had 

belonged to a Mrs Whitney who had two 1913 Rolls 

Royce cars. The other was a “Colonial” model that was 

made for the more robust conditions in Australia and 

India. 

Mrs Whitney used the cars to travel from NSW to a 

property she had in Queensland. 

The colour of the car is not pink. It is not lavender, 

not mulberry, not mauve, not fuschia. Mr Creighton 

said it is black cherry and is as near as possible to the 

original colour. 

The interior is plum. He said that in the sunshine, 

the paintwork is “almost” pink, but in the shade it is 

black cherry. 

Justine Fraser, Toowoomba, 

in hot pink, Robyn Weaver, 

Sunshine Coast, wearing 

fuschia, and Anna Carson, 

Toowoomba, wearing pink, were 

unable to name the colour of the 

Rolls Royce. 

Leo and Camilla Ryan of Cotswold Hills with the 1950 DeSoto they acquired in 2002. It reminded Mr 

Ryan of a 1950 Dodge his parents bought new. The DeSoto is slightly flashier than the Dodge and 

Plymouth versions with more chrome and nickel. 

Business Happenings 

How the centre of Highfields grows 

over the next 10 – 20 years will have 

a major impact of the liveability of our 

community. 

HDBC has been pushing strongly to have a mixed use town 

centre precinct which is aligned to the Highfields values and 

supports business and community growth. Our months of 

consultation and engagement with our community, business, 

local, state and federal governments has resulted in the creation 

of our unique proposal for Highfields. 

We have named it the Highfields Lifestyle Enterprise 

Precinct. It is a vision for attracting businesses and promoting 

the good growth that Highfields needs. At our next breakfast, 

Robert Prestipino from Vital Places will be presenting the draft 

version of the Highfields Lifestyle Enterprise Precinct for our 

members to review and ask questions. 

This is a critically important event if you are interested in the 

future of the town centre of Highfields and the opportunities 

for your business. 

Our April breakfast was a great presentation from Alex 

Taylor from Entire Tax and Accounting on preparing for the 

end of the financial year. There were some terrific pointers 

on some simple things that will save your business time and 

money. We thank Alex for his timely 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. The 

June breakfast will be held at the Highfields Cultural Centre 

next Tuesday, June 6. 

Regards, 

Jim O’Dea, President. 

Peter Manning, Gold Coast, was at the David Hack Classic with 

his red Vauxhall Vagabond, which also took the fancy of Vanessa, 

Toowoomba. The two-door convertible versions of the Vauxhall 

Velox were made in Melbourne at the Fisherman’s Bend plant of 

Holdens/General Motors. This is a 1954 model and one of only 1150 

Vagabonds made. 

Is it time for 

a check up on 

your financial 

health? 

Highfields Community Branch, 

Highfields Shopping Centre, Ph 4696 8666; 

Crows Nest Community Branch, 

16 Charlotte Street, Ph 4698 2700. 

Times change. People change. There is a good chance 

the way you earn (and spend) money has, too. 

The information provided is intended as general information only and has been prepared 

without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this you 

should, before acting on this information, consider its appropriateness having regard to your 

objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider obtaining personal investment, 

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DAVID HACK CLASSIC PICTORIAL Photos by Miles Noller 

David Hack, 1970 - 1998 was a young man 

with a passion for classic cars and photography. 

He contracted Leukaemia. A 28th birthday bash 

was organised for him at the Aerotec hangar at 

Toowoomba Airport but he died two days before 

the event. 

The Rotary Club of Toowoomba North has been 

holding the David Hack Classic as an annual event, 

and on the weekend celebrated the 20th Classic. 

On show were 462 classic and vintage cars and 

scores of aircraft. 

This 1913 Rolls Royce was driven to the David Hack Classic from Southport by owner Paul Creighton. 

With him in the driver’s seat is Anna Carson, Toowoomba, the mother of the late David Hack. 

The Rotary Club of Toowoomba North has successfully organised and conducted the 20th David Hack 

Classic. The event was described as a bumper. On show at Toowoomba Airport were 462 classic and 

vintage cars, 13 motor bikes, and dozens of aircraft. More than 4500 people attended. With a celebration 

cake to mark the occasion, are Lynette Zuccoli, who donates the use of her aircraft hanger, Chris Seydel 

(chair of the organising committee, Robyn Jeffery, president of the Rotary Club of Toowoomba North, 

John Freeman, who was the organiser of the first David Hack Classic, Anna Carson, mother of the late 

David Hack, and Brian Douglas, (organising committee member). The annual event is named for the late 

David Hack. David contracted leukaemia and a 28th birthday bash was organised for him at the Aerotec 

Hanger at Toowoomba Airport but he died two days before the event. Rotary member John Freeman 

was involved in the birthday bash. The Rotary Club of Toowoomba North has been holding the Classic 

annually. 

Trevor Waters, Ipswich, exhibited his 1954 Morris Minor ute. It is the ute his late father used to carry his 

pigs and calves to market at Kingaroy and Wondai from his farm at Proston. But Trevor now has fibre 

glass animals in the back. The Morris was judged the best ute at the show. 

Four of the RAAF crew 

of the Spartan C27J 

aircraft which was in 

Toowoomba for the 

David Hack Classic 

had Toowoomba connections. 

They are from 

left, pilot Oliver Kersnovske, 

from Kingaroy 

who learned to fly at 

Toowoomba Airport, 

load master Doug 

Linnett, Toowoomba, 

avionics technician Alex 

Milburn, Toowoomba, 

and an RAAF pharmacist 

Michael Whitney, 

Toowoomba. 

Paul, Aidan and Tina Marr, Highfields 

John Rutherford, Brisbane, fires up this radial 

aircraft engine, a nine cylinder Pratt and Whitney 

of 550hp, used in Australia’s Wirraway fighter. 

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Calum and Peter Mayall, Southbrook with a Chev 

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Sweet and loving dog and a well organised cat 

Have you always thought 

about getting a cat but worried 

they may mess with 

your need for an organised 

and tidy home? Well meet Cynthia, 

our resident cat who is the Queen of 

Organisation! 

Cynthia is loving and affectionate, 

but she likes everything to be in its 

right and proper place, so no need to 

worry about her leaving her dishes on 

the side or making a mess in the bathroom 

department. 

She is very set in her routine and 

needs stability in her new home with 

no unwanted surprises, so would be a 

perfect companion for someone who 

understands her need for order. 

Unfortunately, she does not get on 

with other cats, as they are just too untidy 

for her, so she needs to be the only 

feline at home and children have those 

sticky little fingers that leave handprints 

on everything, so she would be 

much happier in an adult only home. 

Sprocket is a sweet and loving dog 

who enjoys pats and being with people. 

He is a little reserved with new people 

but warms up quickly and would 

make a loving and loyal companion. 

He would be happier in an adult 

home and prefers the quiet life. 

He also doesn’t like to be left alone 

so he will need plenty of enrichment 

when you are away and also to be included 

in all family activities. 

He may be happy living with a 

calmer, social dog but he will need to 

meet them first. 

Sprocket is desexed, microchipped, 

vaccinated, wormed and flea treated. 

• Contact RSPCA 43 Vanity Street, Toowoomba, phone 4634 1304 

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Cynthia - Everything in its place 

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Now also at 

Pioneer Village hosts biggest cuppa 

More than 30 people attended Australia’s Biggest 

Morning Tea at Highfields Pioneer Village 

on May 17, raising just over $300 for the Cancer 

Council. 

Treasurer Jody Dodds said the Big Cuppa is a 

great chance to relax and enjoy the company of 

friends and family while raising much needed 

funds for cancer. 

The Highfields Pioneer Village is run entirely 

by volunteers and has more than 400 members 

from across the country. 

The village is open from 10am to 4pm daily. 

Suite 3, 256 Margaret Street, Toowoomba 4350 

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Hello from the team at 

italktravel Highfields 

James Naumann MC. 

Darren Andrews entertainer. 

You may have noticed that there are some new faces in store at the Highfields Village Shopping Centre. In 

April, store owner Ainsley Hardie decided to merge her two stores My Personal Travel Planner and italktravel 

Highfields into the one location here in Highfields. Joining Ainsley and Store Manager Kylie in store are 

fellow senior consultants Vicki Holberton and Karen Johnson. The entire team look forward to continuing to 

help the residents of Highfields in fulfilling their travel aspirations. We believe that every holiday starts with 

a conversation, so that holiday begins the moment that you step through our door. 

‘As travellers ourselves, we use our knowledge to encourage people 

to do more, see more and get more from their travels.’ 

Over the coming months we look forward to sharing our travel experiences 

with you. So far this year our team has visited Argentina, Antarctica, New Zealand, 

Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and the US whilst also squeezing in trips 

to New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Starting next week will be the 

first edition of store Ainsley’s journey to Antarctica earlier this year. This completes 

a life long travel goal of traveling to both the Arctic and the Antarctic. 

In fact we are hosting in store on Saturday June 9 from 2pm a special 

How to Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic 

Information Session in store. 

Hear first hand what to expect, different ways to travel by small ship or rail 

and what to pack. For more information or to reserve your special gift bag 

talktous in store or give us a call on 4615 5499 or visit our website www.italk. 

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Jody Dodds, treasurer of Highfields 

Pioneer Village. 

Leisa O’Brien from the Toowoomba Cancer Council talks 

about how every dollar counts. - Photos contributed. 

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RIFFLE SHOOTING 

CROWS NEST GOOMBUNGEE: May 26 - 400 

yards. Another gusty autumn day played havoc with the 

scores. We had 15 members shoot and were joined by one 

visitor. 

Target rifle: John G.103.11, Dennis B. 99.6, Kathy D. 

41.2 retired, Paul O’G. 92.3, Darryll M. 81.1. 

F standard: Jason S. 120.7 Rodger H. 115.3, Neil A. 

114.3, Scotty D. 111.2, John L. 107.4, Doug T. 100.3. 

F Open/ FTR: Shawn B (FTR) 120.4, Trevor V. 115.4 

Beth C. 114.2, Jane T. 109.2, Visitor Pierce C. 109.3 

Next week is 500 yards starting 12.30 sharp. For those 

who wish to try target shooting Visitors welcome, rifle 

available and coaching provided. Zero range available 

by appointment only, contact Shawn 0428 044 902, Dave 

0427 399 347, Ash 0407 374 378. 

Crows Nest show goers 

Students take time out for a story 

Highfields State School took part in the annual 

National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday, May 

23. 

Each year a book written and illustrated by 

Australians is chosen and read to children all around 

the country at exactly same time. 

The main goal of this event is to promote the 

importance of reading and literacy and doing it in a 

fun and unique way. 

Highfields State School’s focus this year is to 

improve students’ reading through quality teaching 

and this event tied in with that perfectly. 

The school is also participating in the Premiers 

Reading Challenge which finishes in August. 

- Jack Waters reporting 

Library teacher John Pollock brings the story to life 

with expressive reading at Highfields State School.. 

Janelle Schmaling 

Robyn Vandersee 

Win a ticket to see 

Norma O’Hara 

Murphy 

Whatever 

you want 

to do in 

later life, 

start 

thinking 

about it 

now. 

Norma O’Hara Murphy will perform at 

the South Toowoomba Bowls Club on Friday, 

June 1, and the High Country Herald 

has four passes to give away to readers. 

The evening will kick off at 6pm with 

tickets available at the door. Adults $20 and 

free entry for children. There will also be 

dinner available. 

To enter the Herald draw, drop your name 

and contact details into the office or email 

herald@highcountrynews.net.au, with the 

subject NOHM Concert to be in with a 

chance to win. 

Seniors cent sale 

Crows Nest Seniors report that the recent cent sale 

was highly successful and thanks to members who 

helped make it so. 

The club is grateful to Heritage Bank for their support. 

Plans have now been finalised for the bus trip to 

Bellevue Homestead. Hoy will be held on May 30 

at 12.30pm. 

New members will always be welcomed, just 

phone Pat 4698 1607 for more information. 

Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. 

To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MAY 29, 2018 - 7

Showcasing 

Business in Oakey 

High Country Herald feature 

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 and Department of Health. 

Engineering Hair 

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*Must bring in advert to receive 

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Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm, 

Sat 7.00am - 2.00pm 

25% OFF 

• Florist OFF HORSE 

• Patchwork RUGS 

• Haberdashery 

• Classes 

• Craft Club Wed 9.30am 

07 4691 2311 

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PERMS $60 

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(Formerly Oakey Craft, 

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School Uniforms up to 4XL 

• Rural Pet, Vet Supplies 

• Produce 

MON-FRI 8.30AM-5PM 

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It takes you to start the trend!! 

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WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK AND PLAY 



Tuesday to Thursday - June 6 to 8 

Our biggest CRT FarmFest ever! 

This year we reach 

a major milestone in 

agri-marketing… 

the biggest ever CRT 

FarmFest in our 41 year 

history! 

Despite dry conditions in parts of 

Queensland and other states, optimism 

is strong in the rural sector. As 

our record exhibitor numbers continue 

to grow well past 2000, CRT FarmFest 

maintains its p lace as the biggest and 

most successful annual agricultural 

event in the Sunshine State. 

Once again, more than 60,000 visitors 

are expected through the gates 

and we have a number of exciting 

innovations awaiting our loyal customers. 

Demonstrations at CRT FarmFest 

continue an upward trend so we are 

delighted to introduce a new Demonstration 

Machinery Area sponsored by 

New Holland. 

This opens up more opportunities for 

larger machinery demonstrations in 

the field and adds to our already popular 

ATV and motorbike, livestock area 

and on-stand demonstrations. 

Our Livestock Area this year will be 

a buzz with the Led Steer and Heifer 

competitions, Young Handlers and 

Young Judges competitions, Battle of 

the Bulls and Fantastic Females competitions, 

breed showcases and Grand 

Parade. 

With new exciting edition to the area 

- the ARTC sponsored Glendon Kelpies 

Working Demonstrations, along 

with the popular Australian Heavy 

Horse display. More sites have been 

added to our static display to meet the 

ever-increasing need from new exhibitors. 

A hallmark of CRT FarmFest is the 

focus on innovation, new technology 

and precision farming products and 

services on display from our growing 

list of exhibitors. 

FarmFest organisers, Fairfax Rural 

Events, Group Manager Kate Nugent 

believes visitors to this year’s event 

will be especially focused on how they 

can continue to develop and improve 

efficient farming practices and will be 

on the lookout for products and services 

that can meet these needs. 

“The sheer size, product/service 

range, diversity and national positioning 

of CRT FarmFest offers unmatched 

marketing opportunities providing 

primary industry in Queensland 

with an unparalleled opportunity to increase 

its already high efficiency,” Ms 

Nugent said. 

In keeping with Fairfax Rural Events’ 

policy of making a visit to the event as 

enjoyable and convenient as possible, 

Honda branded ticketing booths will be 

located in the major car parks, which 

allows visitors to avoid queues at the 

entry gates by pre-purchasing tickets 

when the car parking gates open at 

7.30am and free CRT FarmFest Official 

Guides, published by Queensland 

Country Life, will also be available at 

the booths. 

CRT FarmFest 2018 runs Tuesday, 

Wednesday and Thursday, June 5, 6 

and 7 at Kingsthorpe, 20km west of 

Toowoomba off the Warrego Highway, 

9am to 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 

9am to 4pm Thursday.Car park opens 

at 7.30am. 

Can-Am stands out 

from the crowd 

Every Can-Am ATV or side-byside 

vehicle is a perfect combination 

of industry-leading performance, 

precision engineered 

handling, and rider-focused design. 

It’s what makes Can-Am stand 

out from the crowd and what sets 

it as a market leader. 

No matter which Can-Am vehicle 

you choose, they’re all built 

from the same DNA. 

With up to 680kg of payload capacity, 

907kg of towing capacity, 

a three-seater folded bench for 

additional load in the cabin, and 

a free safety key, exclusive to 

Can-Am, it’s no wonder the Defender 

HD8 is fast becoming the 

number one selling side-by-side 

in Australia. 

The performance, technology, 

and ergonomics of Can-Am have 

also extended to the Outlander 

range. 

With rider-focused seating, responsive 

powertrains, and control 

with the exclusive free safety 

key, owners feel as comfortable 

towing up to 907.2kg as they do 

after a long days’ trail ride. 

The Outlander 570 features 

four-wheel-drive powertrains, six 

ply tyres, up to 163kg cargo capacity, 

and heavy-duty suspensions 

to make your work easier. 

Built for performance, endurance, 

and capability as well as 

all-day comfort, Can-Am builds 

off-road vehicles to perform with 

you, not against. 

Behind the unmistakable Can- 

Am look, there’s best-in-class 

power, intuitive handling and 

control, with the proven Rotax® 

engine at its core. 

Whether it’s one of the all-terrain 

vehicles or a side-by-side, 

they come with all the essentials, 

leaving only one thing up to you: 

where you take it. 

For more on the Can-Am off 

road products visit au.brp.com/ 

off-road/ 

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breed displays, heavy horse ploughing competition and a huge lifestyle shopping arcade. 

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Proudly supporting 

Farmfest 2018 and 

our rural industries. 

JOHN McVEIGH MP 

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

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

LNP Member for Groom 

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

A High Country Herald Advertising advertising Feature feature 

10 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - May 29, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au

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Pat Weir MP- Member for Condamine 

Agriculture is a major contributor to our economy and 

employs a significant number of people. In the Condamine 

electorate there is a wide diversity of agricultural 

operations with feedlots, poultry and egg production, 

horticultural cropping growing carrots, lettuce and 

broccoli, cotton, cereals, grains and pulses, thoroughbred 

breeding, and pork production to name a few. 

‘The Farmfest field days are important to agricultural 

producers, enabling them to learn about new 

technologies and products on the market, and 

network with manufacturers, engineers and fellow 

producers. 

I wholeheartedly support this annual event. 

This year’s Hampton 

Festival on Sunday, 

May 20, was held 

in brilliant autumn 

weather, attracting a 

huge crowd. 

Local produce, food 

and wine stalls 

reported a brisk trade 

throughout the day. 

Festival goers were 

treated to a wide 

variety of live music. 

Bec Purse and Ninian Stewart-Moore on the Bunnyconnellen winery 

and olives stall. 

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Treasurer of the Hampton Festival Danny Hamilton with daughter Lilli who admired this Lyn Johnston 

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Don Riddell, Melbourne, and Matt Gleeson and Brian Scott, Cabarlah, at the Hampton Festival. 


HIGH COUNTRY 

FARMING 

Avo growers learn of research to prevent fruit bruising 

Michael Flynn, Cabarlah, Bill Kereczko, Ravensbourne, Stephen Ashe, Ravensbourne, Carol Stevenson, Ravensbourne, Stephen and Nola Philp, Geham, Bev and Des McCulloch, Blackbutt, 

and Daryl Boardman, Ravensbourne. 

The avocado industry 

understands that 

even if consumers 

buying avocados in the 

supermarket are asked not 

to squeeze the fruit, they 

will continue to squeeze 

to test for ripeness. 

Sixty or so avocado 

growers who met for a 

seminar in Crows Nest, 

were told that 97 per cen 

of Australian avocado 

consumers admit to 

squeezing the fruit. 

They squeeze many 

Monday, May 21, 2018 

CATTLE SALE: 1161 head yarded. Elders share 

729 head. Prices firm in comparison to previous sale. 

Best bulls a/c KA & KJ Jones, Pittsworth reached 

238.2c/kg returning $1886. With only a handful of 

bullocks yarded with best bullocks supplied by a/c 

Wilson Family, Wyreema weighing 710kgs sold to 

$1762. Angus feeder steers a/c DW & MA Murrell 

sold to 269.2c/kg returning $1172. Heavy heifers 

a/c TE & WJ Stewart, Groomsville topped the day 

at 236.2c/kg. 3 pens of grain assisted heifers a/c 

The Noller Family returning a remarkable result of 

$1560. Best cows a/c Allan Craig, Millmerran topped 

at 211.2c/kg returning $1409 with the balance 

of cows selling to rate similar to last week. Milk 

veal calves a/c Stirling Family, Pittsworth reached 

220c/kg with the majority averaging 190-200c/kg, 

lightweight Angus steers a/c Leo O’Keefe, Ramsay 

sold to 306.2c/kg with plainer quality stores easing 

in price. Another large run of mixed sex weaners ex 

Camerons Corner sold to 266.2c/kg for male calves 

with the female portion selling to 200c/kg. 

PIG SALE: 104 pigs yarded today at Harristown 

Saleyards today Monday 21st May 2018. With one 

buyer back in the market place all pigs sold a little 

dearer. Store pigs in the right weight range sold up 

to $30 dearer than previous sales. Prime pork $200, 

prime light bacon $188, prime bacon $185, Boars 

$115, sows to $160, stores $132, weaners $100 and 

suckers $88. 

NEXT SALE: Monday, June 4 

FOR BOOKINGS 

Contact Darren Hartwig 0428 736 470 

Cattle Sales 

CROWS NEST CATTLE SALE 

Sat, JUNE 2 - 11am 

20 Droughtmaster X Cows & Calves 

20 Mixed Sex Droughtmaster/Angus 

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Mixed Cattle 

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Charolias X Heifers 8-10 mths 

Registered Santa Bulls 2 -3 years 

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Livestock 

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times the number of 

avocados than what they 

buy. 

Dr Jenny Ekman, an 

applied horticultural 

re-searcher from 

Sydney University, is a 

specialist in post harvest 

management of fruit. 

She told the Crows Nest 

seminar that the aim of 

research is to reduce fruit 

damage by 10 per cent in 

three years. 

This is one of three 

projects on reducing 

damage to fruit from the 

farm to retail. 

Dr Ekman and others 

admitted that it is difficult 

to stop consumers squeezing 

Ṙesearch in supermarkets 

has shown that 

some people will squeeze 

more than 10 avocados to 

buy one. 

This can damage the 

fruit, and one in five 

avocados in retail stores 

do not meet consumers 

expectations. 

The avocado industry 

is working on technology 

to take handling out of the 

hands of the consumer, 

and a decision aid too 

is being looked at, with 

devices being considered 

for stores. 

Avocados Australia 

is also working with 

supermarkets to segregate 

avocados with various 

stages of ripeness. 

These sorted displays 

can also increase sales of 

avocados, and one Sydney 

store increased sales by 

900 per cent because it 

had ripe fruit on display. 

Training of shop staff 

is also underway, with a 

certificate for those who 

do the training not only 

on avocado ripeness, but 

also best practice in retail, 

customers, and ordering, 

receival and storage of 

avocados. 

The seminar was told 

how bruising reduces 

quality, and increases 

discolouration and rot. 

Methods of picking 

and handling of fruit in 

the packing shed were 

also considered, as was 

the need to improve the 

robustness of fruit. 

This could be improved 

if harvest occurs only 

when dry matter is above 

23 per cent. 

Robustness also 

depends on trees receiving 

adequate water, and the 

selection of cultivars 

and rootstock also was 

involved. 

IMPORTS ON THE 

HORIZON 

Avocados Australia 

CEO John Tyas told the 

seminar that a number 

of countries were 

considering exporting 

avocados to Australia. 

Mr Tyas said New 

Zealand avocados had 

an important role in 

Australia, being available 

at certain times of the year 

when Australia production 

was low or non existent. 

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 

Guy Butler and Corie Goetze, Mt Binga, Troy Prenner, Blackbutt; and in the blue company shirts are 

Michelle, James and Barry Trousdell, Mt Binga. 

- Miles Noller reporting. 

However, Mexico 

was seeking to send 

avocados to Australia 

and Biosecurity was 

considering their application. 

Mexico is air freighting 

avocados to some Asian 

countries now. 

Currently this freight 

from Mexico to Australia 

would be via Los Angeles, 

but the opening of more 

direct routes might reduce 

freight rates. 

Mr Tyas said a potential 

scenario was that Mexico 

might supply niche 

markets in the high prices 

summer months, and could 

replace New Zealand’s 

supply of avocados. 

He said changes to 

exchange rates, and 

changes to freight rates 

could make it easier 

for Mexican fruit to be 

exported to Australia. 

Peru and Chile were 

also looking to export to 

Australia. 

Mr Tyas said Australia 

will need to look at 

exports to Asia. 

Western Australia has 

secured some access to 

Japan, but work is required 

because of Japan’s strict 

quarantine. 

Sales can be increased 

in USA, Singapore and 

Malaysia, and while ripe 

fruit is a risk to export, 

Australia needs to review 

opportunities to supply 

“ripe and ready Australian 

Avocados.” 

“Freshness and quality 

set us apart in export 

markets,” he said. 

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 

Dr Jenny Ekman, applied horticultural research 

with Sydney University, specialises in post harvest 

management of fruit and the supply chain. 


Oakey museum open day 

Murphys Creek markets distribute profits 

This slab hut is one of an expanding 

list of buildings at the Oakey Historical 

Museum, where there will be an open 

day on Saturday, June 9, from 10am to 

4pm. 

This hut was built about 1850 and 

rebuilt in 2000 by inmates of the Darling 

Downs Correctional Centre. 

Renovated doors to be opened at the 

Oakey Museum 

The Oakey Historical Museum is 

benefiting from work being done by a 

former house renovator Denis Bennett, 

and on June 9, there will be an open day 

to show-off the improvements. 

Mr Bennett worked as a house 

renovator in Dalby for 20 years and says 

he has another three buildings at the 

Oakey Museum to restore, and he also 

has plans to set up a dairy, a shearing 

shed, and a railway station. 

The Oakey Museum is adjacent to a 

railway line between the town and the 

Oakey Export Beef works, and he thinks 

a railway station would be an appropriate 

part of the history of the district. 

Included in the historical precinct will 

be a former Oakey RSL building from 

the town’s main street. 

Oakey Museum pioneer slab hut. 

Although the exterior is yet to receive 

the renovators touch, the interior is ready 

for the open day, from 10am to 4pm on 

Saturday June 9. 

This is also Queensland Day and there 

is to be a flag raising ceremony in the 

presence of Mayor Paul Antonio and 

other dignitaries. 

Oakey Beef Exports next door has 

provided $200 of meat. And $150 of the 

meat is to be raffled, and $50 worth of it 

will be the gate prize. The draw is at 3pm. 

On display will be camera equipment, 

historical machines and tools, tons of 

equipment, and photos depicting the 

history of the Oakey region. 

In the precinct are the historic Byers 

Cottage, the former Oakey morgue, the 

fully restored Pioneer Cottage (slab hut), 

and other buildings and displays, many 

featuring quirky and interesting objects 

not seen in decades. 

The open day will include a morning 

tea and afternoon tea and a sausage 

sizzle provided by the Oakey Historical 

Society members. Entry is by a gold coin 

donation. The Oakey Historical Society 

Museum is located on the corner of 

Bridge and Ramsay Streets. 

The Murphys Creek Markets committee made their annual presentation 

of donations to local organisations at the May market day. Presentations 

were made to Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade, $1000 

in Bunnings vouchers, LifeFlight $1500, and the RSPCA dog section, 

$1000. ABOVE: Marion Smith, LifeFlight, Jill and David Blackmore, 

Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade, Suzette Robinson, Murphys 

Creek Markets president, Len McKewin, markets committee, and 

Cassie Elles, RSPCA. The donations come from funds raised through 

market stall site fees, market day barbecue and raffles. The markets 

are held on the third Saturday of each month. 

Great way to relax 

CROWS NEST SALE 

Zeller & Co sale at Rocky Dip 

Saturday, June 2nd, 10am 

Early bookings 

15 Droughtmaster steers, 15 mths 

12 Charbray steers, 10-12 mths 

10 Angus male calves 

8 Murray Grey male calves 

30 Euro x calves 

8 vealer calves 

20 mixed cattle to be drafter 

LETTER 

Resource management groups combine 

Seniors bus 

trip 

Crows Nest Seniors 

report that the recent 

cent sale was highly 

successful and thanks 

to members who helped 

make it so. 

The club is grateful 

to Heritage Bank for 

their support. 

Plans have now been 

finalised for the bus trip 

to Bellevue Homestead. 

Hoy will be held on 

May 30 at 12.30pm. 

New members will 

always be welcomed, 

just phone Pat 4698 

1607 for more information. 

Condamine Alliance and South West NRM welcome 

the announcement that they will be forming 

a new regional organisation in the Southern Region 

of Queensland to support community-based 

natural resource management. 

After several months of discussions and consultation 

with community members and organisations, 

it was clear there was strong support for the 

establishment of a new regional NRM organisation. 

The new organisation, Southern Queensland 

NRM, would operate across Southern Queensland 

from Toowoomba to Quilpie in the north and 

south to cover the Granite Belt, Border ivers and 

St George flood plains. 

The new organisation will focus on supporting 

community members in achieving on-ground natural 

resource management. This is the formation 

of a new entity with a strong community-based approach. 

At the appropriate time, both Condamine 

Alliance and South West NRM will cease operations 

and move all operating arrangements to the 

new entity. 

An open invitation is extended to all interested 

persons in the Southern Queensland region to become 

members of the new organisation. 

You are encouraged to call 07 4620 0111 or 

email membersqnrm@gmail.com to register 

your interest. This is an exciting time and with 

the support of the community great things can be 

achieved by us all in the field of natural resource 

management. - SWNRM Chair Mark O’Brien 

0427 568 324 or Condamine Alliance Chair 

George Moore 0437 536 990. 

Elsie McFadden and Graeme and Ann Roberts 

enjoy the perfect weather for a day out at 

St Anne’s Anglican Church May car boot sale, 

Highfields. 

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 



EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT 

Highfields Sub-Branch 

JUNE 

MEETING DATES 

Monday, June 11 

RSL Rooms, Jacaranda Manor - 9.30 for 10am 

Wednesday, May 20, 2018 

Highfields Tavern - 6pm 

– New members always welcome – 

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 

CROWS NEST BOOTSCOOTERS 

FIRST LESSON FREE!! 

Each Saturday 1.30pm 

May 22 

May 23 

May 24 

May 28 

Contact Pat 0438 688 681 

highfieldsqcwabranch@gmail.com 

Easy 

Dances 

Starting 

Now! 

Great Fun 

Great Exercise 

Great Music 

Crows Nest Lutheran Church Hall 

New England Highway, Crows Nest 

All enquiries Lyn 0487 328 321 

Jakiak McKay 

Rhiannon Beer 

Riley Stopford 

Matthew Holt 

Benjamin Silvester 

Zoe Maree Nothdurft 

Joseph Burton 

Kalan Roberts 

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 

Crows Nest 

& Highfields 

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CLASSES and TUITION 

KINDERMUSIK CLASSES 

• MUMS • BUBS 

• TODDLERS • KINDY KIDS 

Call Leisa 0488 776 565 

www.leisasmusicplace.com.au 

FLORIST 

HIGHFIELDS 

FLORIST 

Tel/Fax 

4615 5056 

www.highfieldsflorist.com.au 

PETS FOR SALE 

Purebred Aussie Bulldog Pups 

Beautiful rare 

colours 

1 female $2400 

4 males $2200 each 

• Vaccinated 

• Microchiped 

• Wormed 

Available June 14 

BIN 0003405993266 

0434 735 036 

PLANS and DRAFTING 

HOUSE PLANS 

ARC DESIGN & DRAFTING 

All building work 

Phone 0428 978 144 

QBCC No: 55773 

Age Pension Discounts 

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 

Crows Nest 

Blooms and 

Bouquets 

14 - HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - MAY 29, 2018 To advertise phone 4615 4416 or email herald@highcountrynews.net.au 

www.highfieldscommunitychurch.com.au 

PUBLIC NOTICES 

LIONS CLUB 

OF 

CROWS NEST 

COMMUNITY AWARDS 2018 

The Lions Club of Crows Nest would once 

again like to offer some small grants to worthy 

community awardees at its 44rd annual 

changeover night on July 19th, 2018. The 

awards could be to groups or individuals. 

If you are a local group, individual or family 

in the Crows Nest area that could use some 

financial support and recognition at this time, 

or know of someone or some group or family 

in such a position, please write to us by June 

20 at the latest. 

Please give details in a few pages or less 

as to why the funding/recognition is required. 

We’ll assess all applications, and advise the 

awardees by late June. All information provided 

will be kept confidential, and the announcement 

of details for the awards at the 

changeover dinner will be at the discretion of 

the awardees. 

Please address applications to: 

Award Applications 

The Lions Club of Crows Nest 

PO Box 66, Crows Nest Qld 4355 

Or email: crows-nest@lionsq3.org.au 

WORSHIP TIMES and MEETINGS 

Christ Church Lutheran Church 

New England Highway, Highfields 

Worship every 

Sunday 8.30am 

Jenny 4696 8875 Inala 0422 606 184 

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 

A ministry of the Uniting Chruch of Australia 

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 

FIREWOOD 

A1 

FIREWOOD 

IRONBARK 

Highfields 

Meringandan 

Crows Nest 

ALL AREAS 

Immediate delivery 

0408 716 147 

Your 

local 

florist 

FLORIST 

0402 186 270 

FOR SALE 

PLANTS 

FOR SALE 

38 HARTWIG ST 

GOOMBUNGEE 

GARDENING and 

LANDSCAPE SERVICES 

TOP SOIL - GRAVEL 

DECOMPOSED GRANITE 

Rhino Machinery Hire 

• Bobcats • Excavators 

• Slashing 

Ryan - 0409 721 778 

FOR SALE 

Camper 

$5,500 

• Twin bed • Toilet 

• TV • Water tank 

• LED lighting inside 

and out • 12V battery 

with charger • Rear 

section has pop up 

roof • Outside fold 

down bench 

• Tandem – reduces 

weight on towing 

vehicle • Self levels 

when unattached 

0417 803 342 

LIVESTOCK and 

POULTRY 

GOATS 

WANTED 

Also old cows 

and bulls 

Crows Nest 

Meatworks 

0447 143 149 

FOR SALE 

Quiet Jersey 

house cow 

with calf 

Can milk anywhere 

$500 (no gst) 

4698 8155 

LOST and FOUND 

FOUND 

SET OF KEYS 

left at Doctors surgery in 

Crows Nest approx.1 month 

ago. Car key and clicker, 

purple tag “Car Shed Keys” 

and various other keys on 

large metal clip. 

Contact Crows 

Nest Police 

46981420 

PETS and 

PET SERVICES 

HORSE RUG REPAIRS 

Dog rugs from $15 

Crows Nest 

0468 993 886 

RURAL and 

FARM SUPPLIES 

HAY FOR SALE 

4x4 round bales 

shedded 

• Grass • Grassy 

Lucerne • Red 

pannicum 

$90 plus gst 

Some cheaper lines 

available 

4630 0227 

MILLET 

STRAW 

French or Shiroe 

4 x 4 round bales 

$40 plus gst 

Goombungee 

0427 965 263 

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 

No other media reaches anywhere near as many LOCAL people as the 4615 4416

CROWS NEST SHOW 

Open: Sauce: D. 

Mesner 1, J. Higgins 2. 

Pickles: D. Mesner 1, S. 

Cronk 2. Relish: S. Cronk 

1, K. Hall 2. Chutney: K. 

Hall 1, D. Mesner 2. Apricot 

Jam: S. Cronk 1, D. 

Mesner 2. Grape jam: S. 

Cronk 1, N. Gossow 2. 

Rosella jam: B. Muller 1, 

K.Hall 2. Jelly: S. Cronk 1, 

B. Muller 2. Jam any other 

variety: L. Ashton 1, L. Burgess 

2. Marmalade Jam 

any variety: B. Vandersee 

1, D. Mesner 2. Collection 

of 3 distinct varieties jam or 

marmalade: S. Cronk 1, D. 

Mesner 2. Lemon Butter: 

W. Motley 1, K. Millard 2. 

Pumpkin scones: K. Murchison 

1, K. Millard 2. Plain 

scones: K. Murchison 1, L. 

Ashton 2. Pikelets: K. Millard 

1, D. Mesner 2. Date 

loaf: K. Murchison 1, R. 

Bloomfield 2. Health loaf: 

L. Ashton 1, K. Stark 2. 

Gingerbread: J. Swindells 

1, J. Archer 2. Carrot cake: 

K. Stark1, M. Kanowski 2, 

HC S. Trost and J. Archer. 

Gluten free cake: S. Cronk 

1, S. Case 2. Tea cake: S. 

Cronk 1, V. Fowler 2. Boiled 

plum pudding: S. Cronk 1, 

V. Fowler 2, J. Swindells 

3. Steamed pudding: S. 

Cronk. Rich fruit cake: J. 

Swindells 1, D. Mesner 2, 

L. Ashton 3. Sultana cake: 

J. Swindells 1, D. Mesner 

2. Pumpkin fruit cake: K. 

Welke 1, D. Mesner 2. 

Boiled fruit cake: S. Cronk 

1, D. Mesner 2. Kentish 

cake: J. Swindells 1, K. 

Stark 2. Peach blossom: J. 

Swindells 1, J. Schmaling 

2. Marble cake: K. Stark 1, 

S. Cronk 2, J. Schmaling 2. 

Lemon cake: N. ubb 1, K. 

Welke 2, S. Cronk 3, HC L. 

Smoothy. Orange cake: R. 

Trost 1, K. Millard 2. Chocolate 

cake: S. Cronk 1, D. 

Mesner 2. Lamingtons: S. 

Trost 1, Jan Swindells 2. 

Small cakes: L. Kahler 1, 

R. Bloomfield 2. Sponge 

without butter: V. Fowler 

1, J. Andrews 2. Sponge 

with butter: J. Andrews 

1, 2. Ginger sponge: J. 

Andrews 1,2. No bake 

slice: L. Smoothy 1, R. 

Bloomfield 2. Gluten free 

biscuits not chocolate: M. 

Kanowski 1, J. Swindells 

2. Gluten free biscuits 

chocolate: S. Cronk 1, J. 

Swindells 2. Biscuits two 

of any three varieties: S. 

Cronk 1, K. Murchison 2. 

Apple cinnamon muffins: 

K. Millard 1, D. Mesner 2. 

Own choice baked slice: 

L. Kahler 1, E. McDonald 

2. Marshmallows: S. Trost 

1, R. Trost 2. Rocky Road: 

J. Swindells 1, J. Willis 2. 

Coconut ice: S. Trost 1, 

K. Welke 2. Caramels: K. 

Welke 1, S. Cronk 2. Chocolate 

fudge: K. Welke 1, L. 

Kahler 2. Plain toffee: R. 

Trost 1, S. Trost 2. Most 

points classes 1-12: S. 

Cronk. Ch. Jam: S. Cronk. 

Most points classes 13- 

45: S. Cronk. Most points 

classes 46-51, Mrs M. 

Patch Memorial Trophy donated 

by Burgess Family: 

Rotary Bowelscan 

Each year from May 1 to June 28 the Rotary 

Club of Toowoomba North distributes hundreds 

of Bowelscan kits across Toowoomba, Highfields, 

Kingsthorpe, Oakey, Pittsworth and Millmerran in 

their annual Bowelscan program. 

The Bowelscan kits can be bought at local pharmacies 

for $15 which includes the test kit and pathology. 

This is a great deal and everyone over 

40 should buy a kit. Bowel cancer is 90 per cent 

curable if detected early. 

Rotary Club of Toowoomba North distribute the 

Bowelscan kits as a community service only and 

the only gain for Rotary is knowing how many 

lives this program saves each year. 

Each year the 400 kits sold in this region alone 

discovers 100 or so possible positive results for 

bowel cancer. It has even saved the life of one of 

their own members. 

If your local pharmacy is not participating in the 

program, contact Toowoomba North’s president, 

Robyn Jeffery 0414 965 870. 

Advertise in the Herald 

No matter where you operate, 

the Herald reaches 

MORE LOCAL buyers and sellers 

Phone 4615 4416 

JOIN LIONS IN HIGHFIELDS 

• Are you interested in volunteer programs, 

community service and making our world a 

better place? 

• Would you like to meet new people and 

establish a new network? 

• And, at the same time, have fun doing it? 

Lions Clubs International (LCI) offers 

community members these opportunities 

and every new Lion means two more 

hands to help support the community. 

HIGHFIELDS-NORTH EASTERN DOWNS LIONS CLUB 

invites you to take the first step towards membership today. 

Contact membership chair Murray Choat 0488 793 803 

to find out where the next meeting will be. 

DEADLINES 

S. Trost and K. Welke tied. 

Ch. sponge of show, Mrs I. 

Stuckey Memorial trophy 

donated by Fay Parton: 

V. Fowler. Ch. exhibit on 

merit donated by Beras 

Vandersee: S. Cronk. Most 

points Household Section: 

S. Cronk, runner-up J. 

Swindells. Ch. Tea Cake 

of Show: P. Gardener. Ch. 

Butter Cake: R. Trost. 

Novice: Own choice 

cake: K. Brown. Microwave 

ring cake: K. Brown. 

Own choice muffins: K. 

Brown 1, L. Smoothy 2. 

Tea cake: K. Brown 1, L. 

Smoothy 2. Moulded chocolates: 

Jodie Plant. Marshmallows: 

K. Brown. Own 

choice sweet: K. Brown. 

Most points: K. Brown. 

Most outstanding exhibit: 

K. Brown. 

Mens: Anzac biscuits: 

P. Morice 1, K. Murchison 

2. Pikelets: K. Murchison. 

Boiled fruit cake: G. Gossow 

1, D. Trost 2. Scones: 

K. Murchison 1, P. Morice 

2. Tea cake: K. Murchison. 

Chocolate bar: D. Trost 1, 

P. Morice 2. Most points: 

K. Murchison. Most outstanding 

exhibit: G. Gossow. 

High School: Pikelets: 

B. Gardner 1, A. Plant 2. 

Scones: M. Harvey 1, T. 

Morice. Patty cakes: M. 

Draper 1, B. Gardiner 2. 

Savoury muffins: D. Trost 

1, R. Richardson 2. Coconut/raspberry 

slice: T. 

Morice. Tea cake: P. Gardner 

1, B. Gardner 2. Chocolate 

ring cake: B. Gardner 

Display Advertising 

FREE 

to urban and 

rural homes 

Circulation Circulation 12,308 

CBA Audit, 11,976 March 2018 

Recommended retail price $1.00 

BOOKINGS - 12 noon Wednesday prior to publication 

COPY and MATERIAL TO BE SET - Thursday prior to publication 

PRINT READY ARTWORK - Friday prior to publication 

PHONE: 4615 4416 - EMAIL: herald@highcountrynews.net.au 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 12 noon Friday 

Home cookery 

1, T. Morice 2. Boiled fruit 

cake: T. Morice 1, P. Gardner 

2. Chocolate slice: T. 

Morice 1, R. Richardson 2. 

Toffee: D. Trost. Decorated 

cake: M. Draper 1, P. 

Gardner 2. Most points: T. 

Morice, runner up: P. Gardner. 

Outstanding exhibit: T. 

Morice, Boiled fruit cake. 

Encouragement award: A. 

Plant. 

Primary School: Choc 

chip biscuits: T. Stark 1, 

Brayden Stark 2. Pikelets: 

M. Millard. S. Gooderham 

2. Muffins: F. Brown 1, J. 

Morice 2. Marshmallows: 

M. Millard. Lazy daisy 

cake: M. Millard 1, L. Miller 

2. Patty cakes: B. Stark 

1, J. Morice 2. Tea cake: 

T. Stark 1, M. Millard 2. 

Edible jewellery: C. Stark 

1, B. Stark 2. Decorated 

biscuit prep and under: F. 

Brown 1, A. Sanguinetti 2. 

Edible jewellery Prep and 

under: L. Miller 1, F. Brown 

2. Most points: M. Millard, 

runner up: F. Brown. Most 

outstanding exhibit: T. 

Stark. Encouragement 

award: L. O’Brien. 

Novice Primary : Muffins: 

L. O’Brien. Chocolate 

ring or bar cake: O.Root. 

Decorated patty cake: A. 

Willis 1, Hudson Willis 2. 

Encouragement award: L. 

O’Brien. 

Decorated cake: Celebration 

cake or dummy 

using fondant: C. Spierenburg 

1, H. Drake 2. Novelty 

cake buttercream: J. Swindells. 

Ch. decorated cake: 

C. Spierenburg. 


PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

ACCOUNTING SERVICES 

TAX 

ACCOUNTANT 

“I make your business my business” 

• Tax • Accounting 

• Business Services • Bookkeeping 

LDA 

accounting 

E: leanne@ldaaccounting.com.au W: www.ldaaccounting.com.au 

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. 

LEGAL SERVICES 

OPTOMETRIST 

Heron Optometrists 

visit 

Crows Nest Medical Centre 

Second and Fourth Monday from 9am 

Next visits 

June 11 and 25 

Crows Nest 

Appointments 

Phone: 4698 1176 

PAMPHLET DELIVERY SERVICE 

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 

Darling Downs 

Pamphlet Distributors 

For reliable targeted 

distribution of catalogues, 

flyers and vouchers 

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Kleinton 

P: 4596 3061 

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ADVERTISING and PROMOTION 

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ANTENNA SERVICES 

AUTO ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

AUTO ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

Auto Electrical 

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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 

Commmercial & 

Residential Service 

Specialist 

HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA 

& SURR0UNDS 

• Digital Antenna Installations • Satellite Installations 

• Phone & Data points • Home Theatre 

• Indoor & Outdoor Speakers 

Call Pat NOW for a FREE Quote 

0417 751 828 

• Full auto 

electrical 

service 

• Fully 

qualified 

auto 

electrician 

We supply 

and install 

new blinds 

Reasonable 

Rates 

Free Quote: 

Call Andrew 

0417 634 467 

BLINDS and SECURITY 

BLINDS - EXTERNAL 

TOOWOOMBA’S BEST 

EXTERNAL BLINDS 

FREE 

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• Ziptrak® Blinds 

• Slidetrack Blinds 

• PVC Patio Blinds 

• Canvas Awnings 

• Cord & Pulley Blinds 

• Mesh Blinds 

• Aluminium Louvres 

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• Gear Box Blinds 

• Aluminium Roller 

4633 1338 

• Shutters 

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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD, MAY 29, 2018 - 15

BUILDER 

BUILDER 

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 

BUILDER 

CARPET CLEANING and PEST SERVICES 

CARPET CLEANING and PEST SERVICES 

CARPET CLEANING 

& PEST CONTROL 

www.stainbusters.com.au 

“We built a 

business on the 

stains others 

give up on” 

CLEANING and MAINTENANCE 

maintenance 

& cleaning 

services 

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 

EARTHMOVING 

EARTHMOVING 

ELECTRICAL SERVICES 

Lic.No. 71476 

rewiring 

new houses 

switchboards 

smoke detectors 

air conditioners 

light industrial 

ceiling fans 

safety switches 


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 


• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CARPENTRY 

• MAINTENANCE • LABOUR HIRE 

0431 162 535 

kyle@kylefienbuilders.com.au 

QBCC 15038578 

BUILDER 

CARAVAN REPAIR and SERVICE 

• 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 

Networks 

Media Streaming 

WiFi 

Consultation 

P: (07) 4596 3934 

M: 0407 372 282 

Email: compudon@bigpond.com 

Workshop & Salesroom open by appointment only 

COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES 

EARTHMOVING 

CAN DO 

Contracting 

• Skid Steer Loader • 12T Tipper & Dog 

• 5T Excavator • Tilt Tray Hire 

CARRY OUT ALL ASPECTS OF 

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incl. Gravel Driveways, Trenching, Level sites, 

Bore Postholes, Dig Footings, Slashing 

Graham Kahler 

Ph. 0409 342 213 

or 4696 6235 

EARTHMOVING 

FENCING 

FENCING 

Earthworx SEQ 

0407 748 168 

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 

“Renovations and Extensions our Specialty” 

CARPENTRY BUILDING MAINTENANCE 

Connal Clifford 

0437 248 603 

CARPENTER 

CARPENTER 

ABN 65 842 458 680 

QBCC 1184281 

ctcprojects@bigpond.com 

CONCRETING 

Darling Downs Concreting 

SERVICING TOOWOOMBA & SURROUNDS 

Peter May 0428 572 722 

darlingdownsconcreting@hotmail.com 

• Driveways • Patios 

• Sheds • Paths 

No Job is Too Small 

Licence number 15074800 ABN: 9637629843 

CONCRETING 

DECKS and PATIOS 

• Driveways, bitumen and gravel, dams, lantana clearing, 

drainage, house pads and all earthmoving projects 

• Excavators, bobcat, dozer, roller, grader, truck and dog 

• Gravel supply and placement 

• No job too big or small 

• Experienced, professional operators 

www.earthworksseq.com.au 

EARTHMOVING 


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 

FLOORING and BLINDS 

CARPET TIMBER LAMINATE VINYL BLINDS 

Locally owned 

Ph: Ph: 07 07 4632 3555 

&& operated by 

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For details, contact Ann 

4615 4416 


Tradie 

of the Week 

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 

HIRE EQUIPMENT 

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 

LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES 

LANDSCAPE and PAVING 

To feature your business here, 

contact 4615 4416 

Father and son join forces in business 

Clay Thorpe has been 

a Crows Nest local 

for 40 years and for 13 

years, with wife Roz, has 

been running Clay Thorpe 

Plumbing. 

Before venturing into 

his own business, Clay 

had worked for 16 years 

as a plumber with the 

former Crows Nest Shire 

Council. 

With expansion 

plans for Clay Thorpe 

Plumbing, Clay’s son 

Jack, a qualified carpenter, 

has now joined his father 

in the business. 

After four years away, 

Jack and his wife Sarah 

have returned to Crows 

Nest where they will bring 

up their two children, 

George and Indie. 

Jack’s work over the 

past 10 years has included 

the Grand Central 

remodel, as a formsetter at 

Curtis Island at Gladstone, 

and most recently in 

construction of high rise 

buildings at the Gold 

Coast. 

With Jack’s carpentry 

and concreting skills, 

Clay Thorpe Plumbing 

will now also specialise 

in decks, patios, carports, 

fences, retaining walls, 

stairs, concreting, roofing 

and chimney and flue 

cleaning to complement 

the plumbing and 

drainage, gutter guard 

installation and drain 

machine services already 

offered. 

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE 

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE 

MOWER SERVICE and REPAIRS 

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 

E: sales@toowoombamowercentre.comau 

PAINTER 

Clay and Jack are both 

well known in rugby 

league circles in the area. 

Clay was a stalwart for 

Crows Nest Panthers 

and Jack played for the 

Highfields Eagles club. 

Contact: 0407 766 322 or 0421 320 235 

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 

PLUMBING SERVICES 

CLAY THORPE 

PLUMBER 

Licensed Plumber-Drainer 

Domestic Commercial Industrial 

7251 New England Highway, Crows Nest 

0407 766 322 - 0421 320 235 

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Garden centre - ideal setting for a Biggest MorningTea 

Highfields Garden Centre’s first Biggest 

Morning Tea in aid of the Cancer Council 

last Thursday raised $586. Matt Bartknowski 

thanks Gail and Adrian Wockner, Brian 

Sams and Vivien McNamara, members of the 

Highfields Garden Club, and everyone who 

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He especially thanked staff member Loueen 

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• Among the guests were Kay Gunn, Toowoomba, 

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Footy Tipping 

Competition 

2018 - ROUND 13 - MAY 31 TO JUNE 3 

THURSDAY: 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY: 

• Sea Eagles v. Cowboys 

• Rabbitohs v. Sharks 

• Eels v. Knights 

• Roosters v. Tigers 

RESULTS - ROUND 12 

Broncos 18 d. Eels 10 

Raiders 21 d. Sea Eagles 20 

Storm 7 d. Cowboys 6 

Roosters 34 d. Titans 14 

Rabbitohs 30 d. Warriors 10 

Panthers 28 d. Dragons 2 

Sharks 48 d. Knights 10 

Tigers 14 d. Bulldogs 10 

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Round 12 score: 6 

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Sea Eagles 

Sharks 

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Roosters 

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HIGHFIELDS 

TAVERN 

1. Panthers 18 

2. Dragons 18 

3. Rabbitohs 16 

4. Sharks 16 

5. Warriors 16 

6. Storm 14 

7. Roosters 14 

8. Tigers 14 

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Sea Eagles 

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Tigers 



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Crows 

Nest NEWS 

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BYES: • Broncos • Bulldogs 

• Dragons • Panthers 

• Raiders • Storm 

• Titans • Warriors 

LADDER 

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10. Raiders 10 

11. Knights 10 

12. Sea Eagles 8 

13. Titans 8 

14. Bulldogs 6 

15. Cowboys 6 

16. Eels 4 

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Paul Buccini in his BMW winning the Oakey Sprints Street Car Challenge for the third consecutive year. 

- Trapnell Creations Photography. 

Fractions of a second separated the first three cars in 

the Oakey Street Sprints Street Car Challenge. 

Paul Buccini won the Challenge and $1000 

prizemoney for the third consecutive year in his BMW 

135i. It carries the number plate “The Wife” and won 

the event in 1:21.4321. 

Second was Leigh Achterberg in a Porsch 928 in 

1:21.7902 (winning $500) and third was Trent Laves in 

a Nissan S15 200SX who recorded a time of 1:21.9104 

(winning $250). 

The outright winner of the Oakey Sprints was Phil 

Sutcliffe in a Nissan GTR who recorded a time of 

1:16.3729. 

The outright winner section includes not just the 

street cars, but also the modified cars, unregistered, 

open wheelers etc. 

Top 10 Shoot-out winner ($500) was Grant Elliot in 

his Eflin StreamlinerMS8. 

In the ladies class, there was a duel at the top between 

winner Maddison Crowe in a BMW M3 and second 

place getter Karlie Buccini in her BMW I30i. 

Crowe had a time of 1:28.2243 and Buccini recorded 

1:28.8724. 

Karlie Buccini is the daughter of Paul Buccini the 

winner of the Street Car Challenge, and she drives a 

pink BMW with the number plate “The Kid.” 

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SPORT 

BOWLS 

NORTH TOOWOOMBA 

LADIES: It was a very successful 

day last week for our silver 

coffee service fundraiser with 14 

teams. 

Winners D. Allison, J. Baldock, 

L. Blaine, S. McManus, 

North Toowoomba, runners-up 

K. Pott, R. Eddie, R. Farr, M. 

Podmore, Toowoomba Club. 

Thanks to our sponsors for the 

day. 

Competition and social tomorrow, 

Wednesday, at 9.30am. 

Consistency singles semi-final 

J. Pauli v. J. Leerentveld. 

June 6 - Final A grade singles 

S. McManus v. J. Allen-Best. 

Next meeting will be an open 

meeting on Wednesday, June 6 

after morning bowls. All members 

are encouraged to attend. 

Some important news to discuss. 

Teams away - Toowoomba 

F/R June 1 - 1. S. Morrow, H. 

Gscheidle, W. Smith-Squires, D. 

Allison. 2. M. Wheaton, G. Siebenhausen, 

D. Clark, L. Mott. 

DDLBA veteran fours Tuesday 

June 5 at South Toowoomba 

- 1. W. Smith-Squires, H. 

Gscheidle, G. Siebenhausen, V. 

Warren. 2. S. Jensen, B. Williams, 

V. Chant, V. Mahony. 

Roster this week - Team 4 A. 

Jones, L. Jones, J. Pauli, S. Connors. 

- Reynelde Bradford. 

TOOWOOMBA CITY 

LADIES: Congratulations to 

Toowoomba Club for winning 

the friendship day. 

Bowls will start at 9am on 

Fridays till further notice. 

Team for Toowoomba next Friday, 

1st June - C. Kootoofa, J. 

Gooderham, C. Lippi, J. Irvine 

(am) J. Brighton (pm). There 

will be no bowls at City this Friday, 

June 1. 

A reminder that half-yearly 

subs are due before June 30. - 

Helen Moore. 

DDLBA: Nominated teams, 

(skip names only) for the upcoming 

DDLBA veteran fours 

to be played on June 5 at South 

Toowoomba Club. Morning tea 

8.45am play 9.30am. 2 games 

of 16 ends. Basket lunch. R. 

Eddie, V. Collins, B. Shea, M. 

Anderson, M. Podmore, R. 

Farr, S. Elsden, I. Brumpton, T. 

Cooper, V. Warren, V. Mahony. 

More teams required if possible 

please. 

Contact match chair Theresa 

asap if you can field a team. 

June 4 - DDLBA quarterly 

meeting. June 5 - DDLBA veteran 

fours. 

Congratulations to T. Foster 

(West Toowoomba) and M. 

Hannant (South Toowoomba) 

on winning their respective sections 

in the State championship 

singles played last week on the 

Sunshine Coast. Congratulations 

also to all other participants from 

the Downs who entered the State 

championships who didn’t make 

the playoffs. - Joyce McGeorge. 

OAKEY LADIES: Last 

week Dorothy d. Eslyn in the 

singles game. B. Poole and 

B. Buckley d. B. Lorrimer, C. 

Coates. R. Taylor was the winner 

in a game with J. Sloss and 

H. Harvey. 

May 29 - D. Ciesiolka and 

R. Taylor v. B. Lorrimer and 

E. Jones in pairs. Patroness afternoon, 

Sunday, June 3, with 

self-selected teams, mixed or 

otherwise triples, at 12.30 pm. 

All welcome. 

OAKEY: May 25 - Fours 

semi-final B. Hall, E. Dornbusch, 

J. Flavel and I. Groves d. K. 

Ciesiolka, L. Fanning, B. Lucht 

and G. Fenton. 

May 26 - Consolation singles 

P. Viney d. M. Hall. 

May 27 - Fours final B. Hall, 

E. Dornbusch, J. Flavel and I. 

Groves d. R. Henry, L. Hudson, 

M. Bradford and P. Maker. 

Competition called for June 

2 - B singles K. Pickering v. P. 

Wolski (B. Lucht). Senior singles 

S. Cosgrove v. G. Fenton 

(R. Krause.) Champion of champions 

fours at South Toowoomba 

June 2-3 B. Hall, E. Dornbusch, 

J. Flavel and I. Groves. June 

3 - Patroness ayd, self selected 

triples 12.30pm start. Teams on 

board. Visitors most welcome. - 

Sam Lorrimer. 

TOOWOOMBA CITY: 

12.30pm club or self-selected 

triples. 

Have your name in by 

11.30am (phone 4639 2273) 

and arrive by 12.15pm to allow 

teams to be finalised. Sheet 

open. 

June 1 - Friday night dinner 

5pm with meals from 6pm. Fish 

or chicken with chips and salad, 

plus desserts for $12.50 a head, 

tea and coffee included. Numbers 

to Kerry please with your 

choice of either fish or chicken. 

June 2 - 9am - 10am pennant 

squad training/coaching. 

June 3- 12.30pm Bringa 

Friend Day. All members are 

invited to bring a friend to introduce 

them to bowls and the club. 

Members pay $15 green 

fees but guests play for free. 

Sausage sizzle after play. 

Coaching by club coaches 

Graham Healy and Jim 

Cosgrove is conducted each 

Tuesday from 2pm - 3.30pm. 

Roll-ups are also welcome. 

Round 3 of the RDO Challenge 

will be held at Wests Club 

on June 16. Teams are on the 

board. If unable to play please 

advise one of the selectors ASAP. 

The club performed quite well 

at the RDO on May 26 with three 

wins and three losses. 

The team of Don Davis, John 

Fisher and Adela Vosper had 

two wins and were runners-up 

on the day. BJ King and Dave 

Irvine played in the DDBA pairs 

champion of champions event 

at North’s Club on May 26 and 

performed well to lose by just 

one shot. Wednesday winners 

Stan Andrews, Fred Reynolds/G. 

Healy, Don Davis. 

Ten teams took to the green 

on May 27 for the Rookas Family 

day. Winners were Col Clifford, 

Jim Cosgrove and Graham 

with a margin of 13 over, runners-up 

Bruce Wright, Mick Bianchi and 

Don Lucas with a margin of 11. 

Thanks go to our generous sponsors, 

the Rookas family. - Mick Bianchi. 

TOOWOOMBA: May 16 

- Mens triples competition winners 

P. Cooke, R. Crouch and M. 

Fitzgerald. 

May 22 - Open jackpot 

pairs winners B. Johnstone and D. 

Wright. Jackpot not won. 

B grade championship singles 

Ian Farr defeated J. Buhulon. 

Draw to play P. Cooke v. B. 

Maguire, winner to play I. Farr. 

Draw for consistency singles B. 

Maguire v. F. Francis, M. Brady 

v. P. Cooke.R.Stewart v. R. Taylor, 

B. Wippell v. J. Oxenham, G. 

Lipp v. J. McHugh, J. Weir v. K. 

Lindemayer. 

June 17 - Garden City mixed or 

otherwise triples day. Entry $75 a 

team includes lunch and morning 

tea. Winning team $375, runners 

up $240, winners of losers $180, 

first and second round prize money. 

Entries close June 15 at noon. 

Entry forms available at cub or 

phone 4632 3174. Practice every 

Monday and Thursday 3.30pm to 

5.30pm. - Mike Kelly. 

HOCKEY 

TOOWOOMBA HOCK- 

EY ASSOCIATION May 26 . 

A1 men: Newtown 5 (B. Garske 

2, J. McPaul 2, H. Edwards) 

d. Norths 1 (L. Brown). Red 

Lion 7 (D. Pember 2, H. Dorge, 

J. Bidgood, L. Brownhalls, M. 

Boyd, D. Knecht) d. Past High 

1 (B. Edwards). A1w: Red Lions 

3 (R. Beci 2, A. Clanchy) d. Past 

High 2 (K. Trost, K. Hunter). 

Newtown 1 (T. Thies) d. Norths 

0. 

TABLE TENNIS 

CROWS NEST: May 21 - 

Crows Nest (7) B. Kahler 3, Kurt 

Macdonald 2, D. Kahler 1 d. 

Hampton (4) J. Kahler 2, R. Kelk 

1, G. Littleton 0. 

Ravensbourne (7) S. Murphy 2, 

S. Black 2, D. Macdonald 1 d. 

Whichello (4) M. Macdonald 3, 

G. Knight 1, L. Georgeson 0. - 

Joy Bretz. 

DARTS 

Totals for darts teams from 

Bernborough Tavern as at May 

26. Grand Hotel 54, Bernborough 

Tavern 1, 22, Bernborough 

2, 38, Bernborough 3, 26. 

GOLF 

CROWS NEST: May 23 - 

Sporters winner R. Gardner 32, 

runner-up C. Jenkins 31. Putting 

R. Gardner. Pins 7/16 R. Kennedy, 

8/17 L. Kruger. 

May 26 - Crows Nest Childcare 

Centre charity day threeperson 

ambrose winners T. Weis, 

I. Beutel, B. Schloss 56 net, runners-up 

R. Gardner, R. Burgess, 

D. Woodley 60. Bradmans B. 

Bell, K. Bell, M. Fitch. Rundown 

L. Kruger, A. May and G. 

Dukes, M. Edser, J. Edser and C. 

Thorpe. Long drives mens golfer 

P. Tickle, ladies golfer T. Cox, 

non golfer C. Kennedy. 

May 27 - XXXX Breweries 

vss winner D. Cox on count back 

+3, runner-up K. Cox +3. Rundown 

N. Case +1, M. Richards 

sq. Pins 1/10 N. Case, 2/11 D. 

Cox, 3/12 K. Cox, 5/14 K. Cox, 

8/17 N. Case, 9/18 N. Case. 

June 3 - B. Wingett s/stroke 

monthly medal. 

GOOMBUNGEE: May 24 

- Men’s single stableford winner 

R. McKewen 39. Pin 8/17 D. 

Kerr, approach 2/11 R. McKewen. 

Ladies played for B. Weier 

trophy. Single stroke winner 

Robyn Purcell, approach 3/12 

A. Cass. 

May 20 - Single stroke, round 

two-club championships – C. 

Grice Swim School trophy and 

monthly medal. Winner men 

G. Schull 64 net, winner ladies 

L. Alexander 67. Best gross men 

M. Burgess 74, ladies gross L. 

Alexander 82. Runner up men 

S. Wood, ladies A. Cass, third 

men C. Jenkins. Ladies J. Wieck. 

Rundown K. Egan, D. Cass, J. 

Harth, G. Kuhn. Pin shots men 

3/12 D. Cass, 4/13 S. Wood, 

8/17 G. Schull. Approach 2/11 

C. Grice, 5/14 D. Darlington. 

2/11 approach L Alexander. 

Members’ draw No. 24, T 

Sheridan, not present. 

May 31 - Single stableford, 

club trophy. 

June 3 - Single stroke, round 

3 club championships, I. Mclean 

trophy. - David Cass. 

INDOOR 

OAKEY: May 21 - Mixed 

beach volleyball: Semi Pros 

74 d. Beached Whales 28. Just 

‘Cause 73 d. Big Buddy 33. We 

Showed Up 41 d. Ball Grabbers 

33. Sets on the Beach 68 d. SRT 

Benchwarmers 35. DoD had a 

bye. 

Indoor cricket: Big Buddy 

99 d. Vikings 60. Stitched Up 

had a bye. 

May 23 - Mixed indoor netball: 

Biddeston Biatches 37 d. 

Drop Bears 12. Psycho Killers 

40 d. Big Buddy 10. Smashers 

won, Coconut Rock forfeited. 

New season starting after the 

school holidays, please nominate 

now by phoning 4691 

1691. 

CROWS NEST: Indoor 

cricket - Just the one game this 

week at the Crows Nest Indoor 

Cricket Club between Fielders 

and Blue Dogs. 

The consistency of Fielders’ 

batting showed no sign of ending, 

putting 130 on the board. 

This night however, their 

bowling proved to be just as effective 

taking 21 wickets. - four 

to Daniel Field, Corey Dioth and 

Linden Bignel. The final result 

went to Fielders 130 to 71. - 

John Schwartz. 

TOOWOOMBA: Indoor 

bowls - Friday night winners 

Rangeville 1 - 30, Drayton 1 - 

29, St Marys - 28. Lucky teams 

Rangeville 2, Westbrook 3, 

Drayton 2. 

A correction in last week’s 

notes. Half the proceeds from 

the Toowoomba Indoor Bowls 

Association five game day 

on June 17 will be donated to 

Toowoomba Hospice. 

There has been an additional 

$200 prize money donated 

which will not come out of the 

proceeds being donated. This 

prize money will not be given to 

the winners. It will be distributed 

by Keith as he sees fit. 

Next week’s bowls will be 

hosted by Mt Lofty and these 

will be large bowls. 

Congratulations to all winners 

and remember to always have 

fun. 


Small is big in the golf world 

If you’re a golfer, you certainly 

would have heard of Gary 

Small’s Professional Golf Centre 

Ṫhe centre is in the Borneo 

Barracks Golf Club, was originally 

built as a buffer zone for 

the Army base. 

Gary Small, who has owned 

the centre for more than 23 

years, said, even though he’s at 

retirement age, he’s not thinking 

about slowing down any time 

soon. 

“We have about 250 to 300 

members and we stage Darling 

Oakey golfers 

win pennants 

match 

OAKEY: May 23 - Ladies 

18 hole stableford. 

Winner Brenda Nix 41 on 

count back, runner up Collette 

Rynne 41. 

Rundown Dawn Bradford 41. 

Pins 3 Margaret Muir, approach 

6/15 Collette Rynne, 

9/18 Brenda Nix. 

Ladies new starting time will 

be 8.30am for 9am from May 

30 

Ṁay 24 - Winner Sporters 

Dave McMonagle, pin Danny 

O’Brien. 

May 26-27 - Members 18 

hole stableford. 

Winner Noel Richards 42, 

runner up Ian McDonald. Rundown 

Wayne Worth 3. 

Pin 8 Michael Rietveld, approach 

6/15 Terris Muir. 

Winner Fedex Challenge for 

May Dan Norton. 

June 2-3 - Members will play 

an 18 hole stroke in conjunction 

with the June monthly medal. 

June 10 - Men’s foursomes 

championships over 27 holes. 

Oakey ladies played pennants 

on May 25 against Stanthorpe 

and won 3 games to 2. - Marlene 

Deans. 

Golf professional Gary Small 

Most of his time spent repairing golf clubs. 

Downs zone events and have 

our own carnivals and championships. 

“So it’s run like every other 

golf course,” he said. 

The centre, in a quiet spot in 

the middle of the course, stocks 

everything a golfer would need 

from clubs and balls to shoes 

and professional attire. 

Mr Small said he started 

golfing from a young age and 

remembered one of his most notable 

achievements. 

“When I just got out of my 

AFL 

The fourth season of the under 

17 women’s school and club 

AFL competition began on Friday, 

May 25. 

Overall participation numbers 

have soared with the competition 

now fielding 16 players per 

side instead of the previous nine 

and expanding the field to a regular 

AFL size. 

AFL Queensland Regional 

Manager for the Darling Downs, 

Jeff Neumann said everyone is 

excited ahead of season 4. 

apprenticeship and was quite 

young I ran fourth in a golf 

tournament in Brisbane to Billy 

Duncan, Walter Godfrey and 

Guy Wolstenholme who were all 

world cup players,” he said. 

If you’re having a game of 

golf at Cabarlah you will almost 

certainly see Gary who opens his 

store seven days a week. 

For any enquiries, or to find 

out more about the work Gary 

does, he can be contacted on 

4694 6183. - Jack Waters. 

Women’s comp under way 

With premiership cup - Cate Koelmeyer, Gracie Paynter, Taylor 

Sutton, Brie Smith, Maddie Malone and Lucy O’Connor. 

“It is a very exciting time 

ahead of the new season, with 

all six teams stepping up their 

preparations. The competition 

includes three school teams and 

three club teams, with the Glennie 

School, Harristown State 

High School, South Toowoomba 

Bombers, Toowoomba Tigers 

and University Cougars all looking 

to collect their first premiership,”Mr 

Neumann said. 

The season was launched at 

the Norfolk room at Concordia 

College on May 18. 


Hampton art awards 

The Hampton Festival Art Exhibition attracted 

work from throughout the region, plus entries 

from year six students for a special competition. 

The exhibition was judged by Chris Postle of the 

Sunshine Coast, and has been a full time artist for 27 years. 

Mr Postle, the painting tutor at the USQ Winter School 

2018, selected a work by Karen Danielle “Nature Unfolds” 

as the overall winner. 

Miss Daneille wins the USQ Artworx Bursary. 

Mr Postle highly commended Lynette Hughes, 

Nockatunga Muster, Rosalind Mason, It IS Winter, Donna 

Mitchell, Two Pumpkins, Di Hanson, Rainbow Flourite, 

Lyn Johnson, Having a Res, Margaret Shaw, Spawning. 

People’s Choice Lyn Johnson, Having a Rest, Hangers’ 

rize Frank Mc Cormick, Morning Light. 

This year’s exhibition included for the first time 

an art competition for Year 6 students. The winning 

artist received a $50 gift voucher and five $10 highly 

commended certificates. 

The competition was open to year 6 students of the 

following schools: Crows Nest, Geham, Goombungee, 

Gowrie, Haden, Highfields, Kingsthorpe, Mary Mac 

Killop, Meringandan, Murphy’s Creek, and Toowoomba 

Christian College. 

The Year 6 competition winner was Charlie Ruwoldt, 

Crows Nest. 

Highly commended certificates - Annalise Jensen, 

Gowrie, Ruby Pascoe, Gowrie, Kalie, Mary MacKillop, 

Nadia Siddans, Toowoomba Christian College. 

LET: Judge Chris Postle Sunshine 

Coast, with the overall winner, 

Nature Unfolds, an ink and 

gouache work by Karen Danielle. 

BELOW: Donna Mitchell, Meringandan, 

with Col Seccombe who 

ran a national company based in 

Toowoomba before retiring to the 

Ravensbourne/Perserverance to 

grow avocados. The dog is called 

Bindi. 

The hangers’ prize was awarded to Frank McCormick for his 

painting titled Morning Light. He is pictured with J. Griffiths who 

bought the work. 

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