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10am - 1pm

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Toowoomba Region Mayor

Paul Antonio has written to

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk,

seeking clarification of the State

Government mandate next week.

Published on the council’s

website on Thursday, the letter

asks for more information about

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

May your holidays sparkle with joy and

laughter this Christmas and New Year.

Our counter service will be closed from

Saturday 25 December 2021 and will

reopen on Tuesday 4 January 2022.

Please remember during the holiday

period, if you experience a Councilrelated

emergency we have after hours

staff available on 131 872.

This includes things like water main

bursts, water leaks, traffic signals not

working, trees on roads etc.

To find out more about our Christmas and

New Year operating hours, visit

www.tr.qld.gov.au/christmashours

Waste Facilities

All waste facilities will be closed on

Christmas Day. Normal operation

hours recommence on Boxing Day.

Kerbside waste collection will continue

as normal. Bins are to be out for service

by 6am on the collection day. Visit

www.tr.qld.gov.au/wastefacilities

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Centre & Milne Bay Aquatic and

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Saturday 25 December and Sunday

26 December, then jog into the New

Year with normal operating hours

commencing Tuesday 4 January 2022.

For more information on your local pool

and gym holiday operating hours, visit

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current and emerging plans for

COVID-19 pandemic management,

and the implications for

individuals, business, venues

and community groups.

On Friday, December 17, the

Queensland Government will

lift capacity restrictions on businesses

that are only permitted to

allow fully vaccinated people to

attend such as hospitality venues,

and indoor entertainment

venue, outdoor entertainment,

and Queensland Government

owned galleries, libraries and

museums.

As we wave goodbye to the year that has been,

we can start the New Year on the right foot by

getting active at a sports centre near you!

Crows Nest Indoor Sports Centre will be closed

from Thursday 9 December and will be excited to

reopen on Monday 24 January 2022.

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Cr Antonio said councillors

have received close to 500

emails over the past week concerned

with new restrictions.

“There are also concerns from

our residents about how the mandate

contradicts the freedoms of

Australians,” he said.

“Small businesses and local

industry play a significant role in

our region’s economy and are the

backbone of our community.”

In the letter, Cr Antonio asks

questions in regards to the mandates

such as whether they apply

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Steady rain causes problems in the region

Recent wide spread rain

across the region caused flash

flooding, brought down trees

and closed roads as the La Niña

continues.

Rain over Tuesday and

Wednesday last week saw falls

for Highfields 102mm, Oakey

88mm and Crows Nest 75.6mm.

Flash flooding caused the

closure of Warrego Highway at

Oakey, Back Creek Road, Emu

Creek Road, Three Mile Road at

Crows Nest, Kingsthorpe-Haden

Road at Goombungee, Campbell

Street and Byers Road at Oakey.

The Department of Main

Roads recorded a rockslide on

the Esk Hampton Road at Ravensborne

caused by the rain.

Highfields rain recorder Matthew

Weatherly said last week’s

rain was the highest amount in a

short space of time.

“The last time we had intense

rain in a short window was in

March which was miniscule

compared to Tuesday’s downfall,”

he said.

“Tuesday’s heavy rain came

in on the back of 58.4mm Highfields

received from Wednesday,

November 24 to Saturday, November

27.”

The impact of the rain forced

the Kulpi State School to close

on Wednesday with most of its

staff unable to get through flood

water.

Bureau of Meteorology head

of operational climate services

Dr Andrew Watkins said several

climate drivers were likely to

create continuing wet conditions

for parts of eastern Australia this

summer.

“The big driver looking at the

months ahead is La Niña, which

is now established in the Pacific

Ocean for the second year in a

row.

La Niña is a pattern of ocean

temperatures that sees warmer

waters in the Western Pacific,

which in turn drives increased

atmospheric moisture and rainfall,

including heavy rainfall,

over Australia.

This pattern is likely to continue

through until at least the

end of January,” he said.

Crows Nest rain recorder

Kevin Bridges said recent rainfall

had exceeded the averages

of previous years.

“Both October and November

had more rain than last year and

December is about to follow in

suit,” he said.

“October saw 136.4mm compared

to a 68mm previous average,

November 198mm to

78mm and December has received

75.6mm in its first day

compared to a 108mm average.”

Crows Nest SES group leader

Shelley Scott said it was crucial

for people to be prepared with

more rain predicted.

“When it comes to preparing

for flooding, it’s important for

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“An emergency kit should

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paper work, waterproof

bag, first aid kit, candles, waterproof

matches and spare batteries.

“It is also recommended to

clean out your gutters and clear

water ways away from your

house. It’s not just preparing

yourself but your home as well.

“Finally, keep away from

floodwater. You don’t know what

is underneath it.

“We have seen bridges across

Queensland destroyed by flash

floods.

“Remember, if it’s flooded forget

it.”

If you are experiencing flooding

in your home and you need

assistance, call SES on 13 25 00.

• If you are interested in volunteering

with the SES, visit

qfes.qld.gov.au. - Sean White

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centre during which much nostalgia was shared among the class. Special thanks go to Bryan

Blacka and Jim Nolan for organising the event and to the Principal of the college Brendan

Stewart who conducted the tour which was considered a huge success. The photo was taken

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Police urge motorists to drive to the conditions

The Queensland Police Service

and the Queensland Fire

and Emergency Services are

urging motorists to drive to conditions

as Queensland prepares

for a wet 2021-2022 Queensland

disaster season.

With a La Niña weather event

impacting Queensland this summer,

the QPS is reminding drivers

of the hazards created by wet

weather.

QPS Assistant Commissioner

and Queensland Disaster Management

committee executive

officer Ben Marcus said reduced

visibility, slippery roads and debris

were some of the road hazards

drivers could experience

during and after a storm, tropical

cyclone or flood.

Flood water near Oakey claims Roma man

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a

man died when his vehicle became submerged in

flood waters at Yalangur last week.

Emergency services received a report of two

utilities swept ino flood waters at 8.20am on

Wednesday at the Oakey Creek crossing on Kelvinhaugh

Yalangur Road.

The driver and sole occupant of the first of the

vehicles was able to get out safely.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Service

crew responded to the incident at 8.50am with another

two crews joining in the search shortly after.

A QFES spokeswoman said swift water rescue

technicians were able to quickly find the first car

and safely retrieve the occupant.

“The crews, with the help of the Toowoomba

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter, located the

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reach the car due to the level of the water,” she

said.

A Queensland Police Service spokesman said

police divers at the scene had to wait for the water

to recede before attempting to access the car.

The divers had to plan their approach to the car

but needed to wait for the water level to go down.

Specialist police and emergency services personnel

found the driver and the sole occupant of

the second vehicle, a Roma man, 73, located deceased

inside the ute.

Investigations are continuing regarding the circumstances

surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward

and contact Policelink by calling 131 44 or

visiting police.qld.gov.au/reporting. - Sean White

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“So far this year, police have

already seen drivers taking dangerous

risks on wet roads including

speeding and driving through

flood waters,” Mr Marcus said.

“As we now enter

Queensland’s disaster season,

police want all motorists to consider

what they need to do in order

to make it home safe in wet

weather.”

Mr Marcus said there were a

number of actions drivers could

take this summer.

“Before leaving home, remember

to plan your journey

ahead of time by checking for

weather warnings and road conditions

in your area, and along

your travel route,” he said.

“While on the road, slow

Flood victim identified

The Roma man who lost his life in a flooded creek at Yalangur

north of Oakey on Wendesday, Decemer 1. has been identified

as Robert Menz, 75, Friends have described Mr Menz, a

Vietnam veteran, and former president of the Roma RSL, as

well liked and always the life of the party. - Photo contributed

Candidate campaigns for integrity

in parliament

Former social worker and recently

announced Independent

candidate for Groom, Suzie

Holt says the electorate deserves

a candidate that represents its

constituents in Canberra.

Ms Holt was endorsed by the

Voices of Groom, a non-partisan

community group at the end of

October.

With the next federal election

looming for early next year, Ms

Holt has been travelling around

electorate to hear what is important

to voters. The 2022 Australian

federal election will be

held either on or before May 21,

2022.

“Some of the biggest concerns

that I have heard from the

people is that they want more

representation and integrity

from our leaders,” she said.

“I have seen that our region

needs better federal representation.

We need to have a representative

who has vision for the

region.

“Groom can lead the charge

in our nation’s economic, social

and environmental future.”

Ms Holt said she actively

supported Independent Federal

Member for Indi Helen Haines’

bill to establish the Australian

Federal Integrity Commission,

which was brought to parliament

on October 26.

“People want to see their representatives

be held to account.

If I am elected, I will take the

level of integrity I expect of

myself and other to Parliament

and hold our Parliament to account

on behalf of the people of

Groom,” she said.

“Part of my policy as an Independent

candidate is to trust

in science. Science will lead our

community through the challenges

it faces.

“This electorate houses some of

the leaders in their respective

fields in science and I will consult

with them to find solutions

that work for Groom.

“It’s time to focus our attention

on our regional manufacturing

capabilities and support our

small business to create a new

era of infrastructure, service

provision and opportunity.”

Ms Holt said there were benefits

to having an Independent candi-

down, always leave enough

space between you and the car

in front of you and listen out for

weather warnings and updates

on your local radio station.”

Mr Marcus said during a disaster,

damaged or flooded roads

and debris could create delays

and difficulties for emergency

services responding to crash

sites.

“Ideally, the last place you

should be during a storm is on

the road,” he said.

“However, if you find yourself

caught in a storm or heavy

downpour while behind the

wheel, find a safe place to pull

over and turn on your hazard

lights.”

Since the start of November,

Independent candidate for Groom

Suzie Holt

Independent candidate for

Groom

date for Groom.

“Being an Independent candidate

on the backbench means

“I would be able to work with

both parties to ensure what is

best for the region,” she said.

“I think because the seat has

been a safe seat for so long, it

has become stifled.

“It’s time for Groom to elect a

candidate who embodies the values

that represents its people.” -

Sean White

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QFES personnel have attended

more than 30 water rescues

across Queensland.

QFES Commissioner Greg

Leach urged motorists to be

aware of the risk of flooded

roads and reinforced; if it’s

flooded, forget it.

“Large parts of Queensland

are experiencing heavy rainfall

and many catchments are swollen

and will respond to further

rainfall quickly,” Mr Leach said.

“If motorists are faced with

floodwater on the roads, it’s

never safe to attempt to make it

across.

“Too many motorists think

that they are the exception to

this rule and find themselves in

a dangerous situation which is

also dangerous for emergency

services.

“Please be patient, drive to

conditions and plan ahead in

case your route is flooded.”

Since the start of 2021, 261

people have lost their lives on

Queensland roads, 14 more than

the same time last year.

“Every year, police and emergency

services see Queensland

drivers endanger their lives, and

the lives of their loved ones, by

taking unnecessary risks on wet

roads,” Assistant Commissioner

Marcus said.

“With so many lives lost already

this year, the responsibility

is on everyone to make sensible

decisions behind the wheel

this disaster season.”

While last week’s rain caused

flooding and damage throughout

the region, Oakey Urban Landcare

president Trevor Cockburn

said the rain has been a blessing.

Mr Cockburn recorded 76mm

from Tuesday’s downpour

which is on top of the 193.5mm

received during November at

Brookvale Park near Oakey.

“The rain that we had last

week will soak into the soil

which will stay in the ground

providing more water for roots

of established trees in the long

term,” he said.

“Storms are really beneficial

to soil health for plant life. When

lighting strikes, it tears apart the

nitrogen molecules in the air

which become nitrates.

“Rain and storms are beneficial

and you can’t artificially

create what they do for the ecosystem.”

Over the past three years

the Landcare group have been

looking after the Oakey Koala

Habitat Project on the corner of

Oakey-Kelvinhaugh Road.

Mr Cockburn said last week’s

rain was much needed and would

help the project go forward.

“All the rain that fell at Oakey

will be a blessing for the koala

habitat. Not only will it give the

established trees a lot more water

but also help make the soil

ready for more trees,” he said.

“We have been missing out on

this sort of rain for the past four

to five years but it will be beneficial

to the region in the long

term.” - Sean White

Assistant Commissioner and

Queensland Disaster Management

committee executive

officer Ben Marcus

Landcare welcomes wet season

WATER FOR ROOTS OF ESTABLISHED TREES

With about 30 roads closed

last week, the Toowoomba Regional

Council will continue to

monitor ongoing weather conditions.

While a number of local

creeks have receded, Mayor

Paul Antonio said about 30 road

closures remained in place.

“It may appear that some

roads and bridges are safe to

cross when there is a little water

on the surface.

“However we need to check

whether there is any structural

damage before we re-open them

to the public,” he said.

“Please obey the signage. It’s

impossible for the council to

sign every defect and danger on

the roads so be alert and drive to

the conditions and always.

“If it’s flooded, forget it.

“While conditions have improved,

some communities

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remain isolated, such as Cecil

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“To ensure the community is

taken care of, along with QFES,

we’ve conducted air-support,

delivering essential supplies for

our residents.

“We ask residents to be careful

on the roads.

There is more rain forecast for

this week, so please plan ahead

and ensure you are prepared for

any future rain event.

“We’re encouraging people

to let us know of any damaged

roads they come across as this

helps us prioritise repairs and

divert crews to the appropriate

areas.”

• For more information on

road closures, weather warnings,

road conditions and emergency

news visit disaster.tr.qld.gov.au

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Shine a light on men’s suicide

Grass roots movement Zero Suicide will hold

its first remembrance walk in Toowoomba this

weekend.

The Suicide Prevention and Remembrance

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Saturday at 11am.

Zero Suicide founder Paul Withall said the walk

was to address the leading causes in male suicide.

“Some of the factors attributed to suicide in men

include family breakdown, losing contact with

their children, lack of support and more,” he said.

“The suicide rate in men is climbing to be three

times than the road toll in all of Australia.

“One of the big issues is that when men are

facing issues of family breakdown, they feel like

they can’t reach out which compounds feelings of

isolation.

“We want to educate people on these contributing

factors and what they can do to support.”

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minutes which will finish at Queen’s Park Botanical

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loved ones lost to suicide.

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New Christmas event

It’s not uncommon to see

Christmas lights on houses this

time of year, but a new community

event at Crows Nest will see

them adorned on bicycles ridden

through the town.

Organisers are inviting everyone

to join in the Christmas

Light Bicycle Ride next week.

The ride encourages participants

to decorate their bicycles

with lights which they will then

go for a tour around the town,

riding past the houses with

Christmas lights.

Dale Brouwer brought the

idea with her from Cairns when

she moved to Crows Nest in July

last year.

“When I lived in Cairns, one

of my friends would organise an

event which would be a fun thing

for the family to enjoy,” she said.

“I asked my friends if they

would be interested in doing

something similar and was able

to get a map of the houses, thanks

to the Lions Club of Crows Nest.

“This year we want to expand

it to encourage families to come

out and enjoy a summer evening

stroll looking at Christmas

lights.”

Participants will meet at Centenary

Park on Wednesday, December

15, at 6.30pm and will

depart at 7pm.

Mrs Brouwer said all riders

were required to wear helmets

and enclosed shoes.

“Our first destination will be

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Community invited to join in Christmas light bicycle ride

the Churches of Christ Aged

Care Service, so the residents

can watch the tour go past,” she

said.

“We’re also encouraging riders

to make a gold coin donation

which will be donated to the local

aged care facility.”

Children must be accompanied

by a guardian to participate.

To register for the Christmas

Light Bicycle Ride, visit trybooking.com/BVQBK.

The Christmas Light Bicycle

Ride is held in conjunction with

the Mountain Bike Mecca.

Kleinton car crash

Paramedics took a Highfields

woman in her 40s to Toowoomba

Hospital after a single-vehicle

crash at Kleinton on Wednesday

night.

Emergency services responded

to the incident at the Kleinton

School Road and Reushle Road

intersection at 10.33pm.

The woman was taken to hospital

with a serious leg injury but

in a stable condition.

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Heritage grant for CPR manikin

The Highfields Local Ambulance

Committee has been able

to purchase new training equipment

which will more accurately

help with teaching CPR.

Highfields Ambulance Station

officer-in-charge Derrick Scheur

and president Nina Beardmore

presented one of the latest Little

Anne CPR manikins at the Highfields

Heritage Bank on Friday,

November 26.

The new training equipment is

outfitted with Bluetooth capability

and an App that allows it to

be synced to a tablet which measures

tempo and compression on

the dummy.

Mrs Beardmore said the committee

was able to purchase the

training equipment with the help

of a Heritage PCCN grant.

“Derrick raised the idea of

buying new manikins to better

train the service cadets and the

community because the new

ones coming on the market have

extra features. So we applied for

a grant,” she said.

“We have had them in the past

but it was all guess work where

the new ones can show whether

you are pushing hard enough or

not.”

Mr Scheur said the ability to

monitor the performance helped

teach CPR accurately.

“We used to use a lot of manual

metronomes and visualised

it was going OK where these

devices allow the individual to

check their own performance,”

he said.

“It has been a big advantage

because we do community engagement

sessions where we can

give them a taste of how CPR

works.

“We hope to encourage them

to go forward and do a first aid

course to get better at it.

“But the initial exposure will

build on the individual’s confidence

with it.

CHRISTIAN COMMENT

Strength in unity

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

“In a cardiac arrest it is critical

that CPR is administered straight

away.

“It is a time-critical event

where you have about three

minutes before you develop permanent

brain damage and the

longer that goes, the greater the

damage..

“I want to thank the Heritage

Bank for its support to assist the

community.”

Heritage Bank operation manager

Haylie Goulding said it was

the work of the PCCN which allowed

the bank to give back to

the community.

“It is amazing seeing first

hand the difference we make in

the community.

“Half of our profits go back

to the community through the

PCCN in the old Crows Nest

Shire area,” she said.

“We encourage people to

reach out with anything that we

might be able to help with.”

Highfields Ambulance Station officer-in-charge Derrick Sheur, Heritage Bank operations manager

Haylie Goulding and Highfields Local Ambulance Committee president Nina Beardmore

WEAKNESS IN DIVISION

Divide and conquer is a strategy often used

in times of war, the premise being that smaller

groups are easier to overcome. There is a valuable

life lesson that we can learn from this.

Life itself is a battle and we can sometimes

find ourselves in situations where division is taking

place. It most often occurs when there is disagreement

about something. Whatever the issue,

large or small, it can often bring about a separation

within families, friends, workplaces or common

interest groups.

Differing opinions do not necessarily need to be

a reason to oppose or drift apart from those around

us.

There is strength in unity and weakness in division

so it makes sense to work towards unity as far

as we are able.

We all have opinions on just about any subject

you can think of as we all see things through the

lens of our own life experiences, thoughts and beliefs.

This invariably means that there is a diversity

of conclusions. Allowing that to separate us from

others is not a wise place to stand as we then become

part of the ‘weakness through division.’

Our job as human beings on this planet is to

counter any forms of division we find around us,

by seeking to pursue reconciliation.

With Christmas fast approaching it is a good

time to consider how we can be instrumental in

bringing about reconciliation in our own sphere of

influence.

Removing the fences in our own thoughts and

actions towards those with different views to ourselves

is a great place to start.

Wise words were penned by King David in

Psalm 133: “How good and how pleasant it is

when brothers dwell together in unity, for there

the Lord commands the blessing, even life for ever

more.”

Making the first move towards reconciliation,

particularly towards close family and friends can

sometimes take strength and courage, as our efforts

may not always be well received. However,

we should never let that stop us from being the one

who tries to heal any breaches.

Dear Father in heaven, I pray that you would

help me to actively work towards reconciliation

in all areas where this message applies to me. In

Jesus’ name. Amen

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know please ring David Hiscock on 0448 982 919.

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pray that you would be strengthened with might

by his Spirit in the inner man.” - Contributed by

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Cabarlah Fishing Club break-up and awards night

Cabarlah Fishing Club held

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President Chop Muir presented

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A special presentation was

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Heritage historic home calendar continues

A Toowoomba home with

links to the origins of an iconic

national property firm will feature

on Heritage Bank’s annual

calendar in 2022.

Historic “Claremont” is a

magnificently restored example

of late 1800s Queensland architecture,

sitting on a large block

on Campbell Street, one of

Toowoomba’s most prestigious

tree-lined avenues.

Claremont will be the 41st

home featured in the Heritage

Bank calendar series.

In a much loved tradition

that began in 1982, each year

Heritage selects a historically

significant Queensland home to

feature on its printed calendar.

An artist paints a portrait of

the home, which then appears

on the calendar, accompanied

by a brief story on the home’s

history and significance.

All but two of the portraits

have been painted by the same

artist, Cliff Sheldrake.

The calendar also serves a

charitable purpose, with people

able to obtain a copy by making

a gold coin donation.

Altogether since 1982, these

donations have raised around

$350,000 for worthy charities.

Heritage Bank CEO Peter

Lock said the calendar was

not only highly sought after by

members but also played an

important role in showcasing

Queensland’s legacy of domestic

architectural excellence.

“Queensland has a wonderful

and unique style of domestic

architecture, making up a catalogue

of homes that’s definitely

worthy of recognition,” he said.

“The calendar is a way of celebrating

the importance of our

homes and recognising the rich

history behind them.

“Our calendar series makes a

really important contribution to

chronicling the history of home

architecture in Queensland.”

The 2022 calendar house Claremont

dates back to 1896 and

has numerous links to the history

of Toowoomba.

The first recorded owner of

Claremont was Robert Wilcox,

who came to Australia from

England in his early twenties

and originally lived in Ipswich

and Stanthorpe, before he and

brother Edmund began a grocery

business in Toowoomba in

the 1870s.

Robert and his wife raised two

daughters at Claremont – Lucy

and Florence.

Lucy later married Frederick

Gould, and their extensive art

collection is now housed in the

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.

Florence married Ray White

of Crows Nest – the founder of

the iconic Ray White real estate

firm, which is now a household

name around Australia.

In another historical quirk, in

1906 Robert Wilcox purchased

the wrought iron fence from the

demolished former Toowoomba

Town Hall and installed it

at Claremont – a fence that still

stands there today.

The Wilcox family lived in

Claremont until 1933, after

which it was divided into flats

and later used as a dental surgery.

Today it is a private home

again.

Claremont is a wonderful example

of combining the grandeur

and elegance of its era,

Historic Claremont - 1800s restored home

with renovations that cater for

modern living.

The home retains its pressed

metal ceilings and panelling,

hoop pine flooring, glass chandeliers,

formal living and dining

areas, and north-facing entertaining

deck, as well as modern

amenities.

Copies of the calendar are

now available at any of Heritage’s

branches for a gold coin

donation. The five charity groups

that will benefit from the monies

raised in 2022 are: Sunshine

Coast group Compass Institute

which assists people with intellectual

and physical disabilities,

Share the Dignity, a Queensland

charity that provides essential

items for women and girls experiencing

homelessness and domestic

violence. Brave Companion

Dog Rescue in the Lockyer

Valley, which works to save and

rehome dogs that are mistreated

or unwanted. Ipswich Food

Barn, which provides vital food

relief to Queenslanders in crisis.

Sydney-based charity Dignity

which supports people experiencing

homelessness.

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Mary MacKillop recognises hard work

HIGH EXPECTATIONS of STUDENTS

Mary MacKillop Catholic

College, Highfields, has celebrated

the excellence its students

achieved in both academics and

sporting.

The awards ceremony was

held at the college’s MacKillop

Centre on Wednesday night,

with parents and faculty recognising

the students’ efforts

throughout 2021.

College principal Chris Gabbett

said the college has high expectations

of its students which,

in turn, promotes both academic,

sporting and cultural achievement,

and their well being.

“Research shows that the

expectations of teachers, parents

and peers affect students’

self-esteem, feelings of self-efficacy

and their academic motivation.

“These motivational factors

are strongly linked to learning

and achievement,” he said.

“The annual Awards Presentation

is an occasion where

students are recognised and

awarded for their hard work,

perseverance, and determination

throughout the year.

“It is an opportunity to honour

exemplary students for achievement

and advancing excellence

within their respective domains

of success.”

Charlotte Voll - Arts and Culture

Award, Year 4-12

Mikayla Rieck - Spirit of Mary

MacKillop Award Years

7-12

Isaac Williams, College Dux, and College Principal Chris Gabbett

Archer Turner - Academic

Achievement Gold Award

Jess Fagan - Spirit of Mary

MacKillop Award Yeas 4-6

Noah Burke - All- Rounder

Award, Year 7-12

Chelsea Brunner, Sportswoman of the Year, Year 7-12, and

Brendan Williams, Sportsman of the Year, Year 7-12

New bird sighting bolsters argument

against bike tracks

The sighting of a new native

bird in escarpment has called for

the Toowoomba Regional Council

to reconsider mountain bike

trails at Redwood Park.

Birdwatcher Roger Jaensch

spotted a fairy gerygone during

his trek through Redwood Park

on Friday, November 19.

Usually found from Gympie

through north east Queensland,

the records have shown the bird

to be sighted as far south as

Bribie Island and the Sunshine

Coast hinterland.

The Toowoomba Regional

Council endorsed the Toowoomba

and Lockyer Valley Escarpment

Mountain Bike Master

Plan 2019-26 on Tuesday, December

17. The plan proposes

several tracks at various spots

around the escarpment, with one

going through Redwood Park.

Birdlife Southern Queensland

Darling Downs convenor Scot

McPhie said it was a surprise

to hear the species was in the

region.

“It seems to be that the fairy

gerygone is expanding its habitat

which emphasises how important

Redwood Park is to the

ecosystem,” he said.

“Redwood Park is one of

the major destinations for birdwatchers

and hikers throughout

South East Queensland. We

estimate the park draws about

10,000 people annually.

“We’re not opposed to mountain

bike trails but we want there

to be reconsideration of putting

30km of tracks through Redwood.”

The Toowoomba Regional

Council will follow the findings

of an environmental impact

statement early next year.

TRC Cr Tim McMahon said

Fairy Gerygone spotted at

Redwood Park

Photo Roger Jaensch

the council would have more

work to do if the findings report

against mountain bikes impact

on biodiversity.

“If we’re finding new species

in the park, who knows what

else is in that destination,” Mr

McPhie said. - Sean White

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Oakey economy surging despite Acland closure

MILES NOLLER REPORTING

Businesses say the economy of Oakey is surging,

despite the decline and recent closure of the

Acland coal mine.

The global virus pandemic has boosted the

outlook for Oakey, running counter to the many

catastrophes which have inflicted the town in its

recent history.

“COVID has masked the impact of these difficulties,”

businessman Andrew Langton said.

He said most businesses are benefiting from the

economic trend more than the decline due to the

Acland closure.

He said some businesses have been affected by

the Acland slowdown.

“But most businesses have benefited through

COVID in the past two years.

“Oakey is a town not all about doom and

gloom.”

Mr Langton, the owner of the Bi-Rite Electrical

store in Oakey, has been involved with business

in Oakey and the local Chamber of Commerce for

many years.

He said because of COVID, there has been a

huge population turnaround in Oakey.

A lot of people have been coming to town, and

Mr Langton said they were looking to get away

from the city,

They wanted to be involved with the community,

and buy locally.

He was implying they regarded Oakey as a refuge

from the COVID-inflicted cities and the resulting

shutdowns.

There has been a 25 per cent turnover of the

town’s population.

About 25 per cent have left and they have been

replaced immediately with a new 25 per cent.

This has immediately affected the real estate

market.

As soon as a house is vacated, it’s been filled

with new owners.

“There is not a spare house in town.”

Mr Langton acknowledged a couple of business,

food type businesses, had counted Acland

workers as important customers, and the closure

Gardeners donate

to needy

From the proceeds of their recent plant stall,

Crows Nest Garden Club have made a donation

of $200 to a local charity to provide vouchers for

families in need.

Members want to thank everyone who supported

the stall.

The club’s Christmas lunch is being held on

Saturday, December 11, at the Grand Old Crow

Hotel, Crows Nest.

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of Acland was a sad loss and Acland contractors

had lost revenue.

But, he said, businesses need to be proactive

and find other customers.

He said many had used the internet to enhance

business.

The Bi-Rite electrical store decided two years

ago it would introduce internet selling, and is selling

successfully against appliance marketers in

Sydney and Melbourne.

Mr Langton said just a week ago, its online

presence resulted in 118 orders in just one week.

“The market is there if people look.

“We recently sold two coffee machines, one for

$800 to Sydney and one for $600 to Melbourne.”

He said the website must be well designed, simple

and easy to use, uncomplicated, and offering

buyers the modern range of paying systems like

Afterpay etc.

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Mr Langton said at the beginning of the pandemic,

his business looked at what had to be done

to do business.

They have perfected an online system, but the

people of Oakey have also shopped locally.

“I feel Oakey has been through a lot of difficulties,”

he said.

From the 2011 floods which inundated more

than 100 houses in Oakey, drought over many

years, the PFAS water contamination issue from

the Army Aviation Base, the decline and closure of

Acland mine, the Toowoomba Council’s consolidation

of its works depot with many Oakey workers

going to Charlton, have contributed.

“But new people have brought a refreshing approach

to the town,” he said.

And the virus has contributed to the appeal of

living in a town like Oakey and living a fulfilling

life.

And less emissions for

future generat ions.

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TOOWOOMBA and DISTRICT OLD MACHINERY SOCIETY 25th ANNIVERSARY - Compiled by Miles Noller

The Toowoomba and District Old Machinery Society, based at the Oakey Showgrounds, celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Some earlier members reflect on the first decade or so of the Club and the varied program as the Club was developed

Alan and Lynne Baines housed society’s collection

and developed a technical library

A Mercedes show in Brisbane

was the catalyst for Toowoomba

couple Alan and Lynne Baines

to become early members of

TADOMS.

Lynne said she and Alan took

their old Mercedes sedan to a

show in 1996.

“The next car in the line-up of

gleaming models was owned by

a young Toowoomba man, Warren

Buckley,” Lynne said.

“Warren said he was starting

a new Club for Darling Downs

people who were interested in

old machinery, with a philosophy

of saving such machinery

from being scrapped, and fostering

an interest, especially in

young people, in preserving old

items for the future.

As I had a background in Library

work, I, too, was keen to

preserve the manuals, books and

other items, which were being

thrown away.”

Lynne said Alan was interested

in such things too, been a car

and tractor restorer from childhood,

and was very experienced

in restoration work and spray

painting - mostly cars and motorbikes.

They thought the Club

was a great idea.

“We had missed the Foundation

meeting, but attended the

second meeting, and became

members of the new Club at the

meeting.

“The Club was already being

donated items of machinery and

looking for a shed to house its

collection, so we offered the use

of the old shed in our back paddock,

which was made secure

for the housing of Club-owned

items, which included the “Hospital

Engine” - a steam-driven

engine which had previously run

the machinery in the Toowoomba

Base Hospital’s laundry. Alan

and I cleaned and painted the engine,

with help from others.

“Meanwhile, I registered the

books and manuals which were

mostly donated, including many

workshop Manuals and Parts

Lists, from a retired machinery

dealer. These soon filled up the

two large bookcases, which Warren

had acquired.

We had a reference library,

which was growing steadily.

Alan had taken a subscription

in the newly published “The Old

Machinery Mart” magazine,

and, after reading them, passed

them to me.

As a result, the Club is for-

TADOMS membership

rewarding for Bill Seng

Bill Seng says that being a member of TADOMS

has been very rewarding.

Bill has been a member for more than 20 years,

and says it is a Club with a wealth of information.

Many will remember Bill as the driver of Ab

Brimblecombe’s Waterloo Boy during the 2006

Queensland Heritage Rally, and his expertise in

operating the old machine’s numerous levers and

controls. The Waterloo Boy was the forerunner to

the John Deere tractor range.

Bill said the Club has helped him in finding new

and very interesting tractors and small engines.

“Members are very keen workers and help with

one’s problems. It has been a pleasure to be part

of a club that shares information and comaradie.”

Bill said some rallies have taken him and his

wife to all places of the country.

“We have enjoyed many trips to our club rallies,

and some of the big trips involved going to Western

Australia, Murray Bridge in South Australia,

Mudgee in New South Wales.

“Over the years we have we have made many

life time friends and look forward to catching up

at these rallies,” Bill said.

tunate to have a complete (and

growing) set of the magazines,

with many second copies. We

also have many other magazines,

notably “Power Farming”

and “Tractor and Machinery”,

as well as “Stationary Engine”

and “Model Engineering” magazines,

some in top quality bindings.

“The library eventually took

up a considerable part of the

flat and garage under our house,

and we breathed a sigh of relief

when I started transferring the

items to the new Club shed - an

ongoing process.”

The Library also holds three

albums of photos donated by

Debbie and Doug Druce, of

every tractor exhibited at the

2006 QHR, including more than

400 on the Toowoomba Showgrounds

arena.

“Early in the piece, Alan

had a fully restored a 1939 9N

Ford-Ferguson tractor, which we

exhibited at the first QHR Rally

in 2006, winning a trophy for

“Most Interesting Exhibit”, as he

had printed the history of Ford/

Ferguson on a board beside the

tractor, including the story of the

battle between Henry Ford and

Harry Ferguson over the development

of the 3-point linkage

system.”

Lynne said their hope is that

younger members will carry on

the philosophy of preservation,

because despite the saying, history

does NOT repeat itself, and

must be preserved to remind us

where we came from.

Alan and Lynne Baines, Toowoomba, were unable to attend

the first meeting of TADOMS, but joined at its second

meeting in 1996. Each contributed to the strong development

of the club, housing the club’s growing collection. Lynne

compiled, stored and managed the club’s growing collection

of instruction, operators and parts manuals, and a host of

magazines on vehicle and machinery restoration. This library

continues to serve the club at its Oakey headquarters.

Chairs’ Summary

Inner Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee and

Southern Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee

A joint meeting of the Inner Darling Downs

Community Consultative Committee and Southern

Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee

(the Committees) was held online and in person on

18 November 2021 at Millmerran.

This summary provides an overview of the

meeting and ensures information is shared with

the community at the earliest opportunity. It is a

precursor to the formal meeting record, the meeting

minutes, which will be published on the Inland Rail

website following preparation and endorsement by

the Committees and Chairs.

The meeting was co-chaired by Bill Armagnacq

and Graham Clapham, and 14 of 27 Committee

members attended in person and online.

Representatives from federal and local government

agencies, and 11 community members observed

the meeting.

The purpose of the meeting was to provide an

update on the Border to Gowrie draft flood report

released by the Independent International Panel of

Experts for Flood Studies in Queensland (the Panel)

earlier this year, which can be found here:

tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/inland-rail/

independent-panel-of-experts-for-floodstudies-in-queensland

Panel members Martin Giles, Tina O’Connell and

Steve Clark presented an update to the Committees

on the Panel’s works since their last meeting with

the Committees. The Panel noted that:

it is working with ARTC’s flood modelling team

to address the issues identified in the Panel’s

draft reports

ARTC has accepted the Panel’s draft

recommendation that quantitative Flood Impact

Objectives (FIO) be applied to further assess

flood risk and impacts and inform the revised

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and future

design stages of the project

it is continuing to receive and review technical

responses to identified issues – majority of

issues have been addressed and the Panel has

been advised the remainder are currently

being addressed

following the Panel’s meeting with landowners,

it will review the Condamine and Back Creek

models to determine whether these models

adequately reflect past flood events

on advice from the Panel, ARTC to undertake an

early geomorphological risk-based assessment of

waterways and drainage lines at risk of erosion

to inform design of cross drainage and waterway

structures, including scour mitigation measures

public submissions to the Panel will be reviewed

relevant flood-related submissions to the draft

EIS will be reviewed by the Panel.

The Panel’s final report will be presented to the

Australian and Queensland governments for

consideration and release. It will include: advice to

governments on whether the individual models are fit

for purpose to take into detailed design; FIOs to assess

and identify flood impacts, if they arise in the detailed

design, and which may require mitigation; issues which

cannot be practically addressed at this stage of the

design process; and recommendations on matters

for consideration by government in relation to the

evaluation of each Queensland project.

The Committees received a brief update on the

project’s EIS, site investigations, one-on-one

property acquisition meetings, preferred proponent

announcement and social performance initiatives.

The Committees also raised concerns relating to

land access. The dates of the next Committee

meetings are yet to be determined.

Mr Bill Armagnacq and Mr Graham Clapham,

Chairs, Inner Darling Downs Community

Consultative Committee and Southern Darling

Downs Community Consultative Committee

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TOOWOOMBA and DISTRICT OLD MACHINERY SOCIETY 25th ANNIVERSARY - Compiled by Miles Noller

Allan Boardman president

for Oakey Heritage Rally

Allan Boardman from Cabarlah

retired from full time farming

operations in 2010, and then

decided to join TADOMS in

2011.

Allan had a lifetime of experience

with engines, tractors,

trucks and equipment.

“Over the ensuing years I

have restored stationary engines,

tractors and some trucks,” Allan

said.

“About 2015 TADOMS was

offered a disused shed at Oakey

Showground, and with the assistance

of many members it was

transferred into a useful storage

shed.

“In 2015, I was elected President

of the club and in 2016

we had the opportunity to hold

the Queensland Heritage Rally,

which proved to be very successful.”

Allan thanked John Reis and

Kev Pauli in being able to attract

a record number of Caterpillar

tractors to the event, along with

many club members exhibits of

engines, tractors along with outside

clubs and individuals who

provided a great display of vintage

machinery.

He said the success of the

event was due to the tireless

work of Jeanette Kummerow

and a band of dedicated ladies.

Allan said that since the end of

his Presidents term in 2018, he

has continued restoration projects

and supporting TADOMS

where he possibly can.

Allan Boardman of Cabarlah who was president of TADOMS, with a reaper and binder

he displayed at a Queensland Heritage Rally at Oakey. The H.V. McKay Massey Harris

machine has a six-foot cut. Allan was recently elected president of Toowoomba and District

Old Machinery Society, demonstrated an H.V. McKay Massey Harris reaper and binder at

the club’s rally at Oakey Showgrounds. The six-foot machine was recently used to cut 900

sheaves of oats for a particular livestock market. The PTO driven machine is believed to have

been made in the 1940s. Mr Boardman also has a larger eight-foot reaper and binder among

his collection of equipment, tractors and trucks

Scale steam engine centrepiece

of Ross Baker’s collection

Ross Baker of Highfields

joined TADOMS in 1999 when

the meetings were held at the

Fire Station on Anzac Avenue.

“I heard about the group from

friend David Eastwell.

“I had an interest in old stationary

engines from a very early

age but did not get to own one

until 1999.

“My first attempt to restore an

engine (Ronaldson Tippet) was

a disaster. When I purchased my

second engine I decided to join

TADOMS to hopefully get some

assistance in the restoration

(Lister CS diesel which I still

display today).

“My collection has grown

over the years including stationary

engines, pumps and lately

model steam when I purchased

a 4.5 inch scale model of a Burrell

traction engine sight unseen

from England.

“As I get older I have trouble

moving some larger engines

around so restoration has ground

to a halt on some projects unfortunately.

I do have a grandson

who has shown some interest

in helping me but young people

have a lot of pressure on their

time with education etc, so we

will just wait until Covid goes

away and see what happens,”

Ross Baker said.

Ross Baker of Highfields and grandson Nicholas Burke with

a model of a 1907 English made Burrell steam engine which

they demonstrated at an Oakey rally of the Toowoomba and

District Old Machinery Society. The model is made to fourand-a-half-inch

scale. That means four-and-a-half-inches to

a foot, and is about one-third the size of the original. It was

made in 1974 in England, and Ross purchased it and brought

it to Australia

David Eastwell guides

society’s treasury

David Eastwell said his interest in old machinery

was sparked with the purchase of a single engine -

a Lister D - over 35 years ago.

“I eventually became aware of the existence of

TADOMS in its very early years.

“I turned up for my first meeting at the Fire

Station in Anzac Avenue with my good friend and

workmate, Ross Baker, over two decades ago.

“How I resisted my temptation to expand my

collection of just one engine for 15plus years, I’ll

never know, but I was into car racing at the time,

and then came children.

“Fairly soon I somehow agreed to become

treasurer of the club and stayed with that position

for about a decade.

“One of the highlights of that decade as

treasurer, apart from the amazing growth of the

club, was the memorable 2006 Heritage Rally the

club held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.

In more recent times, I took up the treasurer role

again for a much shorter period.

Lindsay Smith joined TADOMS at the Allora

Heritage Weekend in 1999.

At that time his interest was in stationary engines

though there were a couple of trucks in the

shed as well.

Lindsay and Sue both enjoyed helping produce

the newsletter, with many members involved with

the printing and posting, and handing out newsletters

at the annual rally was a great way to get to

know many members.

While Sue took the minutes at meetings, both

Sue and Lindsay did the various tasks required of

the secretary when rally time approached.

“Sandra Klein was a great help at rallies and

shared the office space with Sue. During the Qld

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“My collection did expand over time, and I

leaned towards gathering historic farm machinery

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such as Richter corn shellers from the Scenic Rim

and a 1937 International D30 Matthews delivery

truck from Warwick.

“Almost all in my varied collection had been

used on farms on the Darling Downs.

“Items range from chainsaws, market garden

equipment, stationery engines, trucks, with plenty

to overfill the sheds.

“The original aim of the club was to foster an

appreciation of old machinery.

“I must say, over the years I am proud to have

passed on my love of old machinery to my son

Gilbert, and now my budding young collector

grandson, Lachlan - who already, at two years

old, will lead me to the shed when I visit him to

start up his little hot air engines - and then to drive

Gilbert’s little crawler (Ransomes) around the

yard. Engines are certainly addictive.”

Lindsay and Sue Smith

Secretarial and newsletter contributors

Heritage Rally in 2006, Sue gathered a whole office

of willing helpers.”

Lindsay said they displayed at the Allora Heritage

weekend, Toowoomba Show, Farmfest and

other local shows.

Many club members took items to Biloela’s Qld

Rallies, and they joined with the Kingaroy club on

other occasions.

“TADOMS social activities included bus trips

to Reg Schuster’s Gold Coast collection and a

craft show, Railway Museum at Ipswich and a tour

of collections at Kingaroy.”

Lindsay reminds members of the Christmas

parties at member’s homes which were a highlight

each year.

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very

safe and happy Christmas season and a prosperous New Year.

As the year comes to an end, it’s an important time to

recognise the generosity of our community and the wonderful

work our local not-for-profit organisations do across the

Toowoomba Region.

With this in mind, I will once again be supporting many

of our community and not-for-profit organisations by

participating in the Twelve Days of Christmas Community

Giving Campaign. From Friday 10 December, I’ll be out

and about volunteering across the Toowoomba North with

events organised by the RACQ Lifeflight, Triple M (the

Mayor’s Christmas Carols), Toowoomba Hospice, Lions Club,

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, Loads of Love (Lifeline),

Base Services, Yellowbridge, and Protea Place.

Christmas is a difficult time of year for so many people

and this year is no different. Our society continues to be

challenged by the COVID-19 situation which is complex and

ever changing. This is adding another element to the Christmas

period. I understand that sometimes it can be overwhelming

and particularly when our region is made up of many small

family run businesses.

As a community, we must continue to do what we do best.

Show compassion, kindness, selflessness and collectively help

each other during this time.

The Toowoomba Region is an incredibly generous and bighearted

community. The outpouring of assistance for those

doing it tough makes me proud to call Toowoomba home and

to represent the people of Toowoomba North.

It’s often the smallest gesture that can make the biggest

difference to someone else’s life. Thank you to the entire

community, the volunteers and all of the not-for-profit

organisations across our region for your ongoing work. The

difference you make, particularly at this time of year, cannot

be overstated.

On a final note, if you’re heading away, please plan your

trip and secure your house. Our inclement weather has already

shown that we are in for a challenging and wet Christmas/New

Year period. Look after one another, be patient on the roads

and plan for the unexpected.

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OBITUARY

Tribute to Beryl Newton nee Gittins

Beryl was the youngest of the

eleven children born to Robert

Walter and Minnie Sophia Gittins

and she grew up on her parent’s

dairy farm in the Withcott

district. Her brother Keith was

killed in an accident before she

was born.

She attended Withcott State

School before its closure, then

East State School and Mt Lofty

State High.

Beryl’s life was shaped by her

family’s involvement with the

Salvation Army.

She had a number of uncles,

aunts, cousins, her sister and

now nieces and nephews who

have served as Salvation Army

officers.

According to the family history

book her father also worked

Toowoomba Bowls Club will

work with other local clubs on

initiatives in a bid to get younger

players into the sport.

The club will hold an open

day on Saturday, January 8, at

10am in conjunction with Come

and Try Month.

Come and Try Month, a

statewide initiative from Bowls

Queensland, invites clubs

across Queensland to encourage

non-members to have a game

and possibly join the club.

Club committee member Tony

Irvin said Toowoomba Bowls

Club and North Toowoomba

Bowls Club will work together

for a time as an officer before returning

to purchase a portion of

his father’s dairy farm.

The family attended meetings

at the Helidon Corps and later

the Lockyer Valley Corps at

Gatton.

They would travel down the

highway from Withcott to Helidon

every Sunday in a utility

with the parents in the front and

the children on seats on the back.

Travelling on the back tray of

a utility was commonplace in

those days. The family upheld

the Army values of no smoking,

no alcohol, no gambling or bad

language. In those days dancing

was also not allowed.

Following her schooling Beryl

worked for a time in a children’s

clothes store ‘Simon Sez”

on the open day.

“Bowls is a terrific sport, not

just for the oldies because it has

a great social aspect which forges

friendships,” he said.

“There are many components

to the game which caters for

many people.

“For some, it will be improving

their skill in the game while

for others it’s the companionship

that is intrinsic on the greens.”

Mr Irvin recently joined the

club committee.

He is organising student days

for October and November

where children from local high

schools learn the sport.

followed by a short period of unemployment.

She then sold Avon products

in the local area and began her

nursing career at Mylo Nursing

Home which led to her training

at St Vincent’s Hospital and

graduation as an enrolled nurse.

University study followed which

led to graduation as a Bachelor

of Nursing. She then worked at

Toowoomba Base Hospital until

shortly before Darren was born.

Beryl married John Newton

at the Salvation Army Centre

in Toowoomba on October 26,

1996 which means that her death

on September 10, 2021 came a

little before their 25th wedding

anniversary. Darren was born

in May 1998, Adrian in January

2000 and Cameron in July 2004.

Bowls aims to encourage

younger players

“We will have classes for ages

14 and below, 14 and 15, and 16

and above.

“We’re planning on having

about 90 students, both girls and

boys, participate and learn the

game,” he said.

“We thought this would be a

great opportunity to get children

off the streets and help curb the

problem youth crime.

“This will be a positive social

event for the children throughout

the district.”

For more information about

the Toowoomba Bowls Club

Come and Try Day, phone 4632

3174. - Sean White

Following marriage Beryl

moved to Haden where she attended

church at St Johns and

later at St Marks, Goombungee.

She was baptised and confirmed

in the Anglican Church.

Until her mother’s passing,

she continued a connection with

the Salvation Army in Gatton.

Beryl joined the Haden State

School P and C and served in

several positions. She was president

of the school’s Centenary

Committee. Her other interests

were the Haden Hall Committee

as publicity officer and Haden

Community Club as president.

Beryl’s illness was diagnosed

in December 2020 followed by

major surgery in January. Seven

weeks of radium and chemotherapy

were given.

The specialists were so convinced

that the treatment was

successful that she had difficulty

finding someone to listen when

she had more concerns.

Various treatments followed

with little or no success. She was

home for a few weeks but could

obtain no outside help such as

Blue Care because she was under

the age of 65. Her husband,

sons, other family members and

friends provided 24 hour palliative

care. She was admitted to

the Toowoomba Hospice for the

last four days.

Beryl’s greatest legacy is her

sons. They are well regarded by

their employers and workmates.

Cameron is a school captain at

Oakey High School.

They were told that effort and

behaviour were more important

that an A B or C and they are respected

for their work ethic and

attitudes. Huge credit goes to

Beryl for guiding their footsteps

to become young men of whom

their parents are so proud.

The family is thankful for help

and support from church members,

family members, neighbours

and wonderful friends.

Oakey State High School Chaplain

and other staff have been

very supportive.

A large crowd gathered at the

Haden Cemetery and the Haden

Hall for the Thanksgiving Service

conducted by Rev Marjorie

Charrington and Rev Andres

Baldwin.

We are thankful that Beryl did

not suffer pain during her illness

and did not need pain medication.

Our greatest regret is that

she was too unwell to fulfil her

last wish to have a short holiday

at the coast. - John Newton,

husband

Mrs NEWTON

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OLD CULTIVATION WITH

CARBON-COATED UREA

ESTABLISHING LEGUME

BASED PASTURE

• ASHLEY VOLZ- establishing new legumebased

pasture, improving productivity on old

cultivation with carbon coated urea

• COL SHIELDS- improving productivity on

old cultivation with carbon coated urea.

• Brian Johnson, pasture consultant- general

overview of project.

Free lunch at 12 noon. Ashley will show any

interested people over his property after lunch.

Please RSVP Glenys Bowtell 0428751070

or email: glenysbowtell@bigpond.com

by

3rd December 2021

Renowned Lincoln University

scientists, Emeritus Professor Keith

Cameron and Professor Hong Di,

have delivered another breakthrough

technology with an immediate benefit

for the dairy farming sector to

combat global climate change.

The new dairy farmer organisation

in New South Wales and Queensland,

eastAUSmilk has reported that the

Lincoln researchers in partnership

with Ravensdown, have developed

the new effluent treatment system

that reduces the methane emissions

from farm dairy effluent ponds by up

to 99 per cent.

Launched to market by Ravensdown

and Lincoln University on

November 10 under the brand name

EcoPond, the new treatment system

also slashes the amount of E. coli in

the treated effluent, reduces ammonia

emissions, mitigates odour, and

cuts phosphate leaching losses from

effluent areas into waterways by up

to 90pc.

Cutting greenhouse gas methane

emissions has been a focal point of

the recent COP26 climate summit in

Glasgow, with New Zealand joining

more than 100 countries pledging to

reduce methane emissions by 30 per

cent over the next decade.

The EcoPond system achieves

its highly significant reductions in

methane emissions by adding a treatment

agent iron sulphate, a safe additive

used in the treatment of drinking

water, to effluent ponds.

Both Professors Keith Cameron

and Hong Di hope that the greenhouse

gas mitigation delivered by

EcoPond will be a game changer for

dairy farmers.

“Nearly all dairy farms use effluent

ponds, which are the second-largest

source of on-farm methane emissions,

after cow belching,” Professor

Cameron said.

“Our development and demonstration

of the new system, undertaken

at the Lincoln University Research

Dairy Farm, has proven that the new

system is enormously effective at

neutralising the methane-producing

process, resulting in a 4 to 5 per cent

reduction in an average dairy farm’s

overall methane emissions.

“This is hugely significant for the

industry, as it provides farmers with

a new tool in their toolbox to help

reduce methane emissions on farm.”

EcoPond can be easily retrofitted

into a farmer’s existing effluent system.

“As far as the farmer is concerned,

it’s ‘plug and play’,” Professor Cameron

said.

“EcoPond is doing the business

while the farmer is busy milking the

cows.”

Professor Hong Di said they discovered

EcoPond’s efficacy in reducing

greenhouse gas emissions during

the development phase of their earlier

award-winning ClearTech system.

“In testing the ClearTech system

for unintended consequences we

found that the gases we collected

off the effluent in experimental setups

indicated a reduction in methane

emissions of greater than 90 per

cent,” Professor Hong Di said

“This was a stunning result.

“In science, it’s rare to achieve

such a large influence on an experiment.

So, encouraged by this

finding, we tested the system using

farm-sized effluent storage tanks and

nervously waited to see what would

happen.

“The result exceeded our wildest

hopes, achieving a methane emission

reduction of 99.9 per cent.

“We’re still working on that last

0.1 per cent.

“We’ll get there!”

- eastAUSmilk

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HIGH COUNTRY

FARMING

Plenty Foods pioneer nut flour technology

Australia’s first nut

flour factory is to be constructed

in Kingaroy to

add to a 35 year business

of cold pressing nuts for

oil

Ṗlenty Foods, owned

by Josh and Jo Gadischke,

has just won

a Federal Government

grant of $9 million

which will contribute to

the $22 million cost of

the new factory.

Plenty Foods was

successful with an application

to the Federal

Government’s Modern

Manufacturing Initiative

grant program.

The company has

built its business on producing

oil from peanuts,

almonds, macadamias

and walnuts.

This local, family-owned

business has

grown from strength to

NEW FACTORY FOR KINGAROY

strength over three decades

to become one of

the most advanced, specialty

cold pressed oil

processors in Australia

and the world.

In oil crushing, the

residue meal has been a

by-product used in animal

feed.

But the new factory

on a 10-acre site at Kingaroy’s

industrial estate,

will reverse this process,

turning high quality nuts

into flour, and the oil becomes

the by-product.

Plenty Foods will be

the first to use a technology

that extracts oil from

nut flour.

Mr Gadischke said

there was a growing consumer

demand for plant

based foods.

While non-gluten ingredients

were a rapidly

growing segment of the

Welcome nine inches

of rain for

dairy farmer

For Charlton dairy farmer Barry Heinemann,

last week’s downpour has been a boon to his farm,

ensuring feed for his cattle until winter.

Mr Heinemann recorded a total of 225ml from

November 21 to December 1.

The downpour at the Charlton farm has seen

grass grow rapidly through his paddocks which

will feed his cattle.

“We used to get rain like this 40 years ago.

“It used to be certain that through November to

February would be the wet season which would

bring five inches each month,” he said.

“This time last year I was importing feed from

South Australia but now I have feed that will last

me through the winter.

“The amount of feed we have at the moment is

more than what we know what to do with.

“Steady soaking rain has saturated the ground.

Any rain that falls on the farm now will be run-off.

“This will all contribute to the subsoil moisture

which will be ideal for growing crops over the

winter.”

Mr Heinemann said it would be a while before

he would be plant anything in his paddocks.

“It will be a couple of weeks of no rain before I

can plant feed in the paddock. That will be a sure

way to get bogged,” he said.

“Hopefully, last week’s rain will become more

of a regular occurrence in the years to come.” -

Sean White

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

food market, he said

people generally were

experimenting more

with their food preparation

and cooking, and

they were looking at the

provenance of foods,

and the story behind ingredients.

De-fatted flour has

had to be imported, and

Mr Gadischke said plant

based flour will offer

people different flavours

and textures.

Nut flour can also be

used in desserts, cheese

cake bases, snack foods,

and major manufacturers

use it in creams and

fillers.

struction,

The new process will

increase the protein and

nutrient components of

the flour, and remove the

majority of fats and oils.

Plenty Foods does

business with pea-

TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET

Harristown Saleyards, Monday, November 29, 2021

Yarding: 117 Change: -16

Market improved for store cattle with lightweight

Hereford steers selling to a record $9/kg

• Cows sold to $3150

• Heavy feeders returned $2714

• Trade weight steers A/C GC & WK Motley sold to

600c/kg to return $2449

• Vealer heifers A/C John Harth sold to 638c/kg

returning $1978 with same vendor selling male

calves returning $1824

• Show ring potential steer sold to 718c/kg

• Angus steers A/C Troy Stark, Cooyar sold to 706c/kg

returning $2171

• John McPhail, Goombungee sold Hereford steers for

$9/kg weighing 163kgs returning $1470

DESCRIPTION

Livestock, 429 South St, Toowoomba 07 4690 7777

Darren Hartwig - All enquiries 0428 736 470

Mick O’Keefe - Cattle 0409 621 019

Mark Gersekowski - Pigs/Calf/Cattle 0427 761 099

John Padman - Dairy Specialist 0417 802 543

Travis Bulmer - Cattle 0436 397 013

Rural Products, 397 South St, Tmba 07 4636 8888


Steers

Cows

Heavy Heifers

Bulls

Feeder Steers

Restocker Steers

Restocker Heifers

Weight

500-700kgs

520+kgs

>400kgs

>600kgs

400-500kgs

200-280kgs

200-280kgs

Range

c/kg

N/Q

350-376

494-610

N/Q

498-590

656-700

498-620

Bobby Calves

Average

c/kg

-

362

557

-

547

671

561

Change

c/kg

-

-6

+42

-

+20

+45

Grass Eaters $930-$1440 Beef x Dairy $460-$600 Dairy $150-$380

Prime Pork $278

Restocker Gilts

Sows

$390

$650

Weaners $158

Pigs

nut shellers Bega and

Crumptons, who also

sourced peanuts from

Clifton on the Darling

Downs, and also does

business with Stahmann

Farms in Toowoomba, a

major nut processor.

Stahmann Farms now

owns Walnuts Australia

which the former Webster

Walnut business established.

Plenty Foods currently

employs about 40

people, but this will be

increased to 100 when

the new high tech factory

is completed.

There is a large con-

engineering

and design element involved

in the operation,

and it’s exciting to bring

this technology to the

region, Mr Gadischke

said. - Miles Noller reporting

Dollar-a-litre milk is gone - QDO chief

Dollar-a-litre milk is well behind us now, the

President of QDO Brian Tessmann claims.

In a weekly statement to the industry, Mr

Tessmann said it looked like the milk price would

start following the general laws of economics

responding to supply and demand.

“Last week Woolworths lifted its milk price to

$1.30/L on its 2L and 3L bottles,” he said.

“Coles has since followed suit and lifted their

milk price to $1.30/L.

“Of course, it is not the first time Woolworths

has led the way in raising the milk price. Starting

with breaking $1/L milk to $1.10/L in February

2019 and later to $1.20/L in the same year.

“It is very positive to see the price of milk on the

rise,. It should flow through the supply chain and

lead to a more sustainable industry.”

Prime Light Bacon

Boars

Forward Stores

Suckers

-9

$262

NIL

$182

$102

Member for Maranoa, David Littleproud, Josh and Jo Gadischke, and Member for Nanango

Deb Frecklington at the Plenty Foods factory in Kingaroy

Mr Tessmann said the dairy industry needs to

continue to move towards a direction where the

whole supply chain makes a moderate margin for it to

be viable and worthwhile remaining in the industry.

“It is necessary for the retail price to rise to allow

this to occur.

“Australian milk production has been trending

downwards in the recent years.

“This has been due to substantial increases in the

cost of production as a result of the drought and more

recently fuel and fertiliser prices.

“It is expected now that as costs increase there can

be adjustment to retail prices to allow farmers to be

paid a fair price and continue to produce milk.

“Improving the margin between the cost of

production and farmgate milk price will allow

farmers to invest in the future of their business.”

RAY WHITE LIVESTOCK

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livestock needs...

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marketing advice

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• Direct to feedlots and backgrounding operations

• Performance monitoring in paddock and feedlots

• Auctions plus – assessments

• Professional buying service for clientele

• Agistment and lease paddocks when available

• NLIS scanning and transferring

• Quality Bulls for hire

• Guaranteed payment within 14 days from sale

• Finance available to approved clients

Paddock selling is becoming more popular

with buyers wanting to purchase direct from

the farm. We have buyers chasing all types of

cattle. Give us a call!

Contact:

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E: wade.hartwig@raywhite.com

P: Malcolm Berlin 0437 247 020

E: malcolm.berlin@raywhite.com

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CATTLE SALE

This Saturday

December 11 - 10am

Rocky Dip Yards CROWS NEST

BOOKINGS:

15 Droughtmaster weaners a/c

breeder, top quality

15 Hereford weaners a/c breeder,

weaners that will do well

10 Angus heifers 10-12mths a/c

breeder, top quality

10 Euro x heifers 15mths

20 Mixed cattle to be drafted

Watch for our email Thursday

night with update

This is the last sale for 2021

First sale for 2022 will be January 8

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas

and here's hoping we get

some more rain

WANTED TO LEASE

Country to run 100+ steers

For all enquiries please call Rick

0428 879 531

BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE

Mobile: 0428 879 531

Fax: 4698 2580

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13.9.1942 to 10.12.2019

In our hearts you will always stay,

Loved and remembered every day.

A tender thought that brings a tear,

A silent wish that you were here.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Highfields Baptist Church wishes to make changes

to the cemetery at 18 Kuhls Road, Highfields.

We wish to remove much of the decaying concrete

and steel from many of the gravesites, although all

headstones will remain in place.

We want to carry out this work for aesthetic,

maintenance and safety reasons. Our aim is to make

it more in character of a lawn cemetery.

Should you have any connection with anyone interred

in the graveyard and would like to have some input,

please contact David Acton on 0411 260 025 or Geoff

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3/12/2021 to 7/01/2022

Approval sought

Material change of use

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Lot size: NA

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Site cover: 22% 535M/2

You may obtain a copy of the

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PO Box 3021, Toowoomba Qld 4350

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131 872

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CROWS NEST:

Graded championships

awards presented at end

of year awards presentation.

TABLE TENNIS

RIGHT:

A grade singles won

by Ben Kahler

Phil Reinke

B grade singles

Chris Hayward

D grade singles

Loretta Kelk

C grade singles

GOLF

Encouragement

awards

River

Sage Garnett

Kurt Ruegg

OAKEY SOCIAL: Sunday we played a single

stableford on the front nine with 32 players

at Goombungee due to Oakey Golf course being

closed.

The winner on count back was Matt Park with

runners-up winning on countback was Dave Mc-

Monagle on a count back to Trevor Woodham all

on 21 points.

Pins/approaches, 1/8 W Bostock, 2. R Dearling,

4. A Palmer, 5. D O’Brien, 7. L Bartley, 9. HL.

Long Drives A Grade HL, B Grade M Park,

Over 60 M Morgan.

Membership number 46 M Dearling was not

present for $35, Raffles going to B Costello and

A Park.

Next week’s game 2 Person Ambrose at Oakey,

however if the course is still closed there will be

no golf that weekend.

Congratulations to Russell MacKenzie for winning

this years championship, with Ted Lucht

second, Pete Wolski and Peter Flynn getting third.

Presentation day will be held on the 11 December

at the Grand Hotel Oakey with start timings between

1 and 2 pm. - Flynny / Macca.

GOLF

Oakey life member

Life membership was awarded to Oakey Golf

Club member Terris Muir at the annual general

meeting. Long-time club member and

fellow life member Des Bradford presented

Terris with his badge. - Marlene Deans

CABARLAH MEN’S: November 24 - Single

stableford winner G. Malcolmsen 39, runner-up

R. Weldon 34. Rundown M. Goddard 33, B. Marney

32. Pinshots 1 K. Mitchell, 5 M. Goddard, 10

M. Goddard, 17 M. Goddard Pro-Pin.

November 27 - Single stableford winner T.

Goddard 40, runner-up G. James 39. Rundown D.

Siebuhr 38, J. Buckley 38, G. Trussell 36, T. Lloyd

36. Pin shots 1 C. Reich, 5 D. Siebuhr, 10 J. Buckley,

17 R. Whittaker.

November 28 - Single stableford winner M.

O’Brien 41, runner-up N. Hoger 40. Rundown W.

Jensen 38, R. Backhouse 38, T. Squires 34, C. Reich

34, G. Coonan 34. Pinshots 1 R. Backhouse, 5

C. Reich Pro-Pin, 10 C. Reich, 14 P. Higham, 17

T. Squires.

December 4 - Single stableford. Winner A.

Rushford 35, runner-up M. Sorenson 35. Rundown

G. Lyall 34, J. Bishop 34, J. Gardener 34,

T. Goddard 34, G. Trussell 32, B. Bargenquast

32. Pins 1 G. Lyall pro-pin. 5 M. Sorenson, 10 R.

Whittaker, 14 J. Gardener, 17 T. Goddard.

December 5 - Single stroke, monthly medals,

medal of medalists final. A grade winner G.

James 71, runner-up G. McDonald 71. B grade

winner J. Smith 76, runner-up M. Hancock 77. C

grade winner R. Whittaker 72, runner-up P. Lamb

73. Rundown O. Hollis 72, T. Goddard 72, M.

Goddard 74, B. Bargenquast 74, E. Rognoni 74,

G. Coonan 74, W. Hoger 75, A. Pienaar 75, D.

Thompson 75. Best gross T. Goddard 74. Pinshots

1 O. Hollis, 5 M. Hancock, 10 E. Rognoni, 14 T.

Goddard, 17 R. Polzin Pro-Pin.

Medal of medalist champion for 2021 Graham

James.

December 11 - Two-person ambrose for the

Christmas break-up day. Arrive 9.30 for 10am

shotgun hit-off. All players to bring a gift.

The annual general meeting will be held on

Sunday, December 19. Please attend this very important

meeting. - Gary Small

CROWS NEST: December 5 - G. Dawes and

C. Watts stroke event + monthly medal. Winner

May 70 + monthly medal, runner-up J. Burnett 72.

Rundown S. Emmerton 74, R. Gardner 75, B.

Phillips 76, R. Kennedy 78, R. Burgess 78, B.

Wingett 78, L. Kruger 79.

Pins 1/10 C. Watts, 2/11, 9/18 B. Phillips, 3/12

J. Burnett, 4/13, 5-/4, 8/17 B. Wingett, 6/15 R.

Gardner, 7/16 ladies A. Robinson.

December 12 - Captains v. presidents stroke

event - Frank Carter medal of medalist.

December 14 - Annual general meeting. Come

along and support your club. - John Somerville

GOOMBUNGEE: November 28 - Single

stroke, monthly medal, Dan Darlington trophies.

Winner men Rodney Mann 70 net, ladies Christine

Tannock 79 on count back. Best gross men Matty

Burgess 74, ladies Ann Cass 88. Medal of medalists

men Dave Humphrey 71 net, ladies Christine

Tannock 79 net.

Rundown Ann Cass, Dave Humphrey, Jason

Delaney, Garry Herriman, Dan Darlington, Greg

Schull.

Pins men 4/13 Adeian Delaney, 8/17 Nino

Capuzzo. Approaches 5/14 Steve Elfverson, 7/16

Matty Burgess, ladies approach 7/16 Chris Tannock.

Members draw - No. 73 Scott Wood. Not present.

Next week $20.

December 9 - Single stableford medley - club

trophy. December 10 - Chook run from 3pm. December

12 - End of year Christmas day and honour

board presentations. Nine-hole competition.

2pm hit-off. - Murray McLeod

RIFLE SHOOTING

BOWLS

CROWS NEST MEN’S: The wet weather

kept us off the green on Wednesday, December 1.

Hopefully, it’ll be fine next week.

Results of 2021-22 club competition matches

played on Saturday, November 27, were: Final

of C singles - Dave Allen d. John Michelmore

(Congrats Dave.) Open triples Tony Collins,

Daryl Fraser and Lachlan Barnes d. Ray Weis,

Peter Best and Bret Cannon. Open singles Kerry

Lovell d. Paul McEwan, and John Fowler d. Bill

Perry.

On Thursday, November 25, we played host

to about 80 guests from the Avanner Club.

Unfortunately, the weather prevented us from

getting out for a game, but all were treated

to a terrific barbecue dinner prepared by club

volunteers and bar staff. Thanks to those who

pitched in and we look forward to a return Avanner

visit in 2022.

November 28 - Annual Bailey’s Hardware

Day was another afternoon of friendly rivalry

with Lachlan Barnes, Roger Haldane and Col

Weis taking the top prize; and Don Wagner, Bill

Perry and Les Chikos claiming runners-up. Many

thanks to Pete and Di Smith of Bailey’s Hardware

for their continued sponsorship of this popular

annual contest. Much appreciated.

Tentative date claimers: Sunday, December

12 - Life Members’ Day and Christmas break-up.

The green will close to all social and competitive

play on Monday, December 13, for its annual

rejuvenation period of four to six eeks.

Members be aware that until further notice,

COVID19 restrictions remain in effect at the club.

Please be familiar with your personal obligations

when playing or spectating.

The next management committee meeting is

scheduled for Sunday, December 12 at 9.30 am.

New bowlers and visitors are always welcome

at Crow’s Nest. Feel free to get in touch with Gary

Baker on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or on 4698

2197. Or, you could log onto our website www.

crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au to learn more

about us. If you’re new in town, or just passing

through and looking for a friendly game on any

Wednesday or Sunday afternoon in future, just

ring the club on 4698 1450 before midday to get

your name in on time. You’ll always be greeted

with a smile. GottaLoveBowls. - Gary Baker

Bowler of the Year

DDLBA:The final

event for the year, the

annual general meeting,

took place at Toowoomba

Club last week and

the day was concluded

with a very tasty, delightful

lunch organised

by the Toowoomba ladies.

The office bearers

for the ensuing year

are president Margaret

Morris, SVP Kaylene

Weir, JVP Imelda VAL MAHONY

Brumpton, secretary North Toowoomba

Vicky Foster, treasurer Club.

Kay Jenkins, match chairperson Karen Livingstone,

media officer Joyce McGeorge, assistant

secretary Karen Livingstone, assistant treasurer

Gwynneth Russell, match committee Marjory Anderson,

Karen Livingstone and Gwynneth Russell,

selection chairperson Tracy Foster, selection committee

Lorraine Callaghan and Lorraine Blaine,

umpire panel chairperson Imelda Brumpton,

umpire panel representative Imelda Brumpton,

delegate to BQ Vicky Foster, observer Margaret

Morris. Special presentations made were to Val

Mahony, North Toowooma - bowler of the year

award, Sue Martin, City, - lowest winning margin,

Mary Hughes, Pittsworth - widest winning margin.

We wish our members and readers a safe and

healthy festive season. See you all on the green

again in 2022. - Joyce McGeorge

OAKEY MEN’S: December 11 - Competition

called A singles V. Rush v. C. Lucht (W. Patterson),

P. Boyton v. P. Rudken (I. Hedge.)

B singles M. Park v. P. Federoff (D. Dreyer), S.

Gillis v. G. Nash (B. Lucht).

Results of association singles final - Jimmo Hagan

d. Jamie Dickson in a close game. Well done

to both players.

TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: December

10 - Competition call A singles final 8.30am.

S. Martin v. K. Ryan. Marker L. Marshall. Championship

singles result - T. Jones d. M. Frappell.

Competition will resume next year.

At the DDLBA annual general meeting, our

club’s Sue Martin was presented with the lowest

win margin of 1 in the 2021 bowler of the year

awards singles. Congratulation to Sue - City Club

is proud! Winners on Friday Bev Borey, Christine

Lippi and Colette Mason. Men members are most

welcome to play with us on Fridays. We supply

morning tea. Names in by 8am to play at 8.30am.

Covid sign in still applies. - Bev Borey.

TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN’S: December

8 - 8.30am: Club or self-selected triples. Have

your name in by 8am. Bar roster K. Gleeson.

Office roster M. Bianchi. Please note the earlier

8.30am start time.

December 10 - 8.30am: Ladies mixed Friday.

The men are welcome to join the ladies. Names in

or be there by 8am.

December 10 - 5pm till late: The annual club

Christmas party and monster raffle draw. Members

are also asked to donate a gift voucher for

the giant Christmas raffle. Tickets for the raffle are

available from the bar - $2 each.

December 11 - 9am: Scroungers Round 3.

Green fee $15.

December 12 - 1pm: Healy-Wright-Cosgrove

Day. Open triples over 18 ends. Afternoon tea will

be taken after 10 ends. Green fee $15. Names or

teams on the board please. Bar roster J. Moulden.

Green keeping roster BJ King.

December 14 - 1pm - 3pm: Coaching/practice/

roll-ups. Free for members. Club coaches are

available to help with your game.

Results of play last week: Wednesday social

- Not played. Friday ladies mixed Bev Borey,

Christine Lippi and Colette Mason. Saturday

Scroungers round 2 - Bill Hogan.

Sunday QES jackpot pairs. The winners of the

round were Jocelyn May and Tomomi Jones with

a margin of 17. The jackpot did not go off and will

stand at $268 for the next round on Sunday, December

19.

Club championship results - Ladies championship

singles final T. Jones d. M. Frappell. Men’s

fours final S. Hazzard, W. McMillan, J. Phillips

and N. Lockwood d. M. Bianchi, J. Fisher, C. Curgenven

and A. Watkins.

2021 club championship matches drawn for

play: December 8 - 8.30am: Mens pairs final M.

Bianchi and J. Fisher v. W. Hogan and J. Moulden

(sub.) December 10 - 8.30 am: Ladies A grade

singles final S. Martin v. K. Ryan (Marker L. Marshall.)

December 11 - 8.30am: Men’s triples final

D. Lucas, A. Antonic and A. Watkins v. R. Zimmerle,

W. McMillan and C. Otto. December 15 -

8.30am: Mixed pairs final D. Davis and K. Ryan

v.W. Hogan and Gail Milsom. - Mick Bianchi

PARKRUN

Parkrun volunteer

Graham Trigg - Parkrun volunteer for the

25th time with wife Janis.

HIGHFIELDS: December 4 - On a hot and

humid morning 65 people ran, jogged and walked

the course. Three were first timers and eight recorded

new personal bests. Representatives of

three clubs took part. Congratulations Graham on

25 volunteers.

The event was made possible by nine volunteers

Bronwyn Proud, Martin Hogg, Petrina Oakley,

Dianne Tumbridge, Kerrianne Jones, Harry

Oakley, Greg Jones, Tracey Roberts and Graham

Trigg.

Full results and a complete event history can be

found on the Highfields parkrun results page.

We will be holding Christmas Day and New

Years Day parkruns, so please come and join us

for a festive 5km walk, jog or run. Same time,

same place.

Highfields parkrun started on October 24,

2015. Since then, 2622 participants have completed

18,375 parkruns covering a total distance

of 91,875 km, including 2882 new personal bests.

A total of 344 individuals have volunteered 2739

times.

Highfields parkrun is a free 5km walk, jog or

run held every Saturday morning at 7am at the

Highfields Sport and Recreation Park, Highfields.

•For information email highfields@parkrun.

com or message us via our Facebook page. -

Janeen Gibson

Single stableford winners T. Woodham,

D. McMonagle, and M. Park

SOUTHERN DOWNS: December 5 - 300

yards F class. Open Murray R. 119.5, Craig M.

118.4, Kevin J. 117.4, Bruce McA. 109.2, Charlie

M. 95.2, Gerry 87.2 (max 126). Standard Greg W.

117.5, Daryl R. 106, Nick K. 10

2 (max 126). Military Bob T. 66 (max 105).

It was pretty rugged conditions on Sunday at the

Southern Downs club with the strong winds giving

shooters plenty to think about.

In open and standard class both Murray and

Greg were able to read the conditions well enough

to claim first in their classes.

December 12 - We will be at the 400-yard

mound. Sign on at 7.30am or 8am start.

Contact - Margaret 4666 1018 for more information.



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