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Helicopter flyover for Jandowae serviceThe dawn service drew 128 people to the Jandowaecenotaph on Anzac Day. Members of the 11th LightHorse joined with the assembled audience outside thememorial hall and listened to guest speaker.Between the services, eight helicopters from SwartzBarracks, Oakey flew over the town in formation beforeheading west to Warra and circling over Macalisterand Dalby on their way back to Oakey.The morning commemorations started with a paradedown High and George streets to the Memorialhall led by the Jandowae 11th Light Horse troop, followedby veterans, school students and local organisations.Guest speaker WO1 Anthony Hills from the AviationTraining Centre at Oakey took the salute thenproceeded to the hall where he laid a wreath and laterspoke about remembering those who were killed inwars buried overseas.He also spoke about the friendships between Australianand New Zealand troops forged at Gallipoli.Representatives of local organisations and familiesof fallen veterans laid wreaths at the cenotaph.Annabelle Nelson played the Last Post and Reveilleon the saxophone as the flags were raised.Jandowae State School students, Maggie Henningand Natalie Maunder read their thoughts on the AnzacDay theme How Lucky Are We.At the end of the service, 11th Light Horse troopcommander Eleanor Belgrove gave an update on thetroop and presented the RSL with two framed photographstaken by her grandfather of the original JandowaeLight Horse troop.After the service everyone was invited to refreshmentsserved in the hall. - Nancy EvansCLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: • Kelly AnnDruery of the 11th Light Horse leads the riderlesshorse. • Annabelle Nelson plays the LastPost and Reveille • Natalie Maunder and MaggieHenning • Troop Commander of the 11th LightHorse Eleanor Belgrove, Jandowae RSL presidentNorm Woollett and secretary Rick Hogarth.• Anthony HillIT’SBACKSMIRNOFF ICENEON PINKWHILE STOCKS LASTEXCLUSIVE TO1 HOUR DELIVERYOR PICK UP AVAILABLEPlease select1 HOURDELIVERYORPICKUPSCAN MEDOWNLOAD THE APP OR GO TOBOTTLEMART.COM.AU$ 4949 .99EACHGREAT NORTHERN SUPER CRISP24 X 330ML BOTTLES2 FOR$28SMIRNOFF ICE NEON PINK4 X 300ML BOTTLESBOTTLEMART.COM.AU$39 .99EACHSMIRNOFF RED VODKA, CAPTAINMORGAN SPICED GOLD, BUNDABERGUP RUM, JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABELSCOTCH OR GORDON’S GIN 700ML$13 .99EACHBOTTLEMART - DALBYSHOP 2, 22 BUNYA STREETTEL 07 4662 5596DE BORTOLIROSÉ ROSÉ,KIMCRAWFORDWINES(EXCL. PINOTNOIR) ORPENFOLDSKOONUNGAHILL WINES750MLANY 3 FOR$3319 CRIMES WINES (EXCL. SNOOP DOGGCALI RED) GOUNDREY HOMESTEAD ORDE BORTOLI WINDY PEAK WINES750ML$21 .99EACHBONUSPEPPERJACKSTEAK KNIFE SETWHEN YOU SPEND$50 OR MORE ON750MLPEPPERJACK WINESWhile stocks last.PEPPERJACK WINES(EXCL. GRADED &SPARKLING) 750MLCRITERION HOTEL - DALBY77 DRAYTON STREETTEL 07 4662 3303All specials available from Wednesday 27th April until Tuesday 10th May 2022.Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specials available only in the state ofQueensland. Prices may vary in country and far North Queensland.Different pack sizes and variants may not be available in all stores.Bottlemart supports the responsible service of alcohol. QLD_P09_16x3_DALBY8 - WESTERN DOWNS TOWN and COUNTRY - APRIL 28, 2022Locomotive 1172 returns to BellAfter a full renovationlocomotive 1172 is backin BellEarly on Wednesdaymorning, April 13 membersof the Bell RailwayHeritage Society werestanding at the Bell railwaystation patientlywaiting for a special deliveryto arrive.Locomotive 1172 firstarrived in Bell on Friday,April 17, 1998.It was withdrawn fromservice on March 31,1989, pending disposal.Officially condemnedon May 3, 1989, 1172was sold to Mount MorganShire in April 1991.Wambo Shire Councilpurchased the engine in1998 for use as a staticdisplay unit at the BellRailway Heritage Park.Between 1956 and1958, twelve 1170 classlocomotives were builtLocomotive 1172 arrives in Bellby Walkers Limited, Maryboroughunder licenceto General Electric, 1172entered service on August4, 1956.As a static attractionthe locomotive was apopular tourist attractionand display in Bell foraround ten years. It wasthen leased by DownsSteam who invested hundredsof volunteer hoursto give the locomotive afull restoration returningit to operating condition.The long term intentwas to use 1172 to haulscenic excursion trains.As the lease term drewto a close, it was with aheavy heart that the membersof Downs Steam saidgoodbye to 1172.A public farewell functionwas held at the endof February to give theloco one last run, then1172 was lifted by craneonto a low loader for thereturn journey to Bell.- Stephen Edwards
DRUGS: March 9 - Police intercepted a HoldenCommodore sedan on Bunya Street, Dalby. A searchof the vehicle located a quantity of liquid methylamphetamineinside a syringe. A Dalby man, 42, wascharged with possessing dangerous drugs and failingto take reasonable care with a syringe to appear in theDalby Magistrates Court in April.March 13 - Police intercepted a Ford Laser sedanon Branch Creek Road, Dalby. A search of the vehiclelocated a quantity of methylamphetamine, cannabisand utensils. A Dalby man, 25, was charged with twocounts of possessing dangerous drugs and utensils toappear in the Dalby Magistrates Court in April.March 28 - Police intercepted a male riding a bicyclealong Drayton Street, Dalby. A search of this malelocated a quantity of methylamphetamine and utensils.A Dalby man, 30, was charged with possessingdangerous drugs and utensils to appear in the DalbyMagistrates Court in April.PROPERTY: March 1 - A male offender hasforced entry to a Hospital Road, Dalby address. Theoffender has then stolen a small safe from the addresswhich contained bank cards and other valuable items.The safe was later located in Chinchilla. A Dalbyman, 20, was later located in Toowoomba and chargedwith multiple property related offences where he appearedin the Toowoomba Magistrates Court and wassentenced to 15 months imprisonment.March 15 - Overnight offender/s have entered aQGC site warehouse on Kumbarilla Lane, Kumbarilla.Offender/s have stolen a large quantity of batteries,hose and light fittings valued in excess of $13,000before fleeing. Investigations are continuing.DALBY POLICE REPORT - MARCH 2022March 17 - A male offender has gained entry to aBlaxland Irvingdale Road, Dalby address. The offenderhas entered several bedrooms while the occupantswere asleep and stole money, mobile phones and otheritems.A Dalby man, 42, was charged with burglary to appearin the Dalby Magistrates Court in April.Between February 23 and March 21 - unknownoffenders have entered a solar farm currently underconstruction on Blaxland South Road, Dalby and stolena quantity of tools from a shipping container. Investigationsare continuing.March 26 - Offender/s have smashed the front doorof a Pratten Street, Dalby address. Offender/s haverummaged through the contents of several bedroomsbefore fleeing without taking any property. Investigationsare continuing.TRAFFIC: March 9 - Police intercepted a NissanPathfinder wagon on the Warrego Highway, Dalby.The female driver provided a positive alcoholreading of 0.056 per cent. A Dalby woman, 33, wascharged with low-range drink driving to appear in theDalby Magistrates Court in April.March 12 - Police attended a minor traffic crash involvinga Holden Cruze sedan on Wood Street, Dalby.The female driver provided a positive reading forcannabis. A Dalby woman, 18, was charged with drugdriving to appear in the Dalby Magistrates Court inMay.March 17 - Police intercepted a Nissan Navara utilityon Edward Street, Dalby.The male driver provided a positive alcohol readingof 0.060 per cent.Subsequent checks also revealed that the male wasdriving with a disqualified Qld driver licence.A Dalby man, 21, was charged with low-rangedrink driving and disqualified driving to appear in theDalby Magistrates Court in April.March 17 - Police intercepted a Peugeot 306 sedanon Dan Street, Dalby.The male driver provided a positive reading forcannabis.A Dalby man, 25, was charged with drug driving toappear in the Dalby Magistrates Court in April.March 26 - Police intercepted a Ford Falcon sedanon the Warrego Highway, Dalby.The male driver provided a positive alcohol readingof 0.050 per cent.A Roma man, 59, was charged with low-rangedrink driving to appear in the Dalby MagistratesCourt in April.March 27- Police intercepted a Mitsubishi Lancersedan on the Warrego Highway, Macalister.The female driver provided a positive reading forcannabis.A Theodore woman, 25, was charged with drugdriving to appear in the Dalby Magistrates Court inMay.There was a total of 10 drug drivers and nine drinkdrivers detected in the Dalby Police Division inMarch.There was a total of 213 Traffic Infringement Noticesissued in the Dalby Police Division in March.- Sergeant Shane WocknerLongest running Heavy Horse Field Day returns to GattonA variety of horses will take to theGatton Showgrounds this weekend atthe 43rd Gatton Heavy Horse FieldDay.This year’s Field Day has attractedabout 120 nominations which will competein a range of events such as riddenclasses, classes in the plough ring,events with horse drawn vehicles andobstacle courses.Entries have been received fromsome of Australia’s most highly regardedowners and breeders of heavy horseswho will travel to Gatton from areaslike the Central Coast, the Scenic Rim,the New England region, the FraserCoast area and from across the DarlingDowns.Whilst the Field Days are mainlydedicated to the working of heavy horses,this in turn makes for the perfectshow and spectacle for the general publicto attend and to watch the skill ofthe horses which played such an instrumentalrole in the making of Australia’shistory.Classes in the main ring will be complimentedacross the two days withan extensive program of classes anddemonstrations outside the main ringincluding farrier competitions.This old age traditional skill is alwaysof interest to many.The Gatton Heavy Horse Field Dayis the longest running heavy horse eventin Australia having begun in 1978 on aproperty in Coolana, before moving toMarburg and then to Gatton in 1992 toits current home at the showgrounds.Gatton Heavy Horse Field Day presidentNeil Hall said the event had beena success for so many years because ofthe quality of the competitors.“The links to our country’s history,the educational experiences offered bythe field days and just as importantlythe good old fashioned country hospitalitymake the Gatton Heavy HorseField Day a fantastic event,” he said.“There really is no better way tospend the first weekend of May than atGatton at the Heavy Horse Field Day”he said.The Gatton Heavy Horse Field Daywill be held on the weekend of April 30,for further information visit the event’sFacebook page.• Prices for tickets are $15 for adults,$10 for pensioners, seniors and studentsunder 16, children under 5 are free andfamily tickets are available for $40..Dave Martin with Coolibah Ridge Jennah won the 2021 Single HorseMouldboard Plough eventBoost your protection and book yourCOVID-19 booster at australia.gov.auAuthorised by the Australian Government, Canberra.WESTERN DOWNS TOWN and COUNTRY - APRIL 28, 2022 - 9
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