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I have noticed recent editions

of the High Country Herald extolling

the virtues of Stage 3 coal

mine at Acland. I, and others

have noted the uncritical repeat

of claims made by New Hope

about the ‘benefits’ of the mine.

It is plain to see that there are

still those who support coal and

gas mining the Darling Downs.

It is also clear that as the rest

of the world moves away from

coal there are a growing number

of locals who believe that the

Darling Downs is for farming.

They include those who live

and work the farms around the

Acland mine, and those who

farm the plains currently threatened

by gas mining from Petro

China owned Arrow energy.

The Linc Energy disaster and

the fact that farmers are unable

to obtain insurance after fracking

is proof positive of the incompatibility

of mining and

farming. This is especially true

at Acland.

It has been pointed out to me

that New Hope’s ‘prize winning

rehabilitation’ referred to was on

land over the old underground

workings.

It is much harder, if not impossible

to rehabilitate open cut

mined land, and no one seems to

want to acknowledge that the rehabilitation

plan for Stage 3 is to

have large voids, gradually filling

with groundwater over the

next 300 years.

That fact is in New Hope’s

Environmental Impact Statement.

Billions of litres of groundwater

to be interfered with and

lost to farmers also barely rate a

mention.

Sean White

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The loss of local dairy

farms, including the biggest in

Queensland, would be a blow

from which Oakey and district

would never recover.

New Hope may have convinced

the Resources Minister

that during 20 years of mining

Oakey had prospered, but everyone

knows that mining did not

really bring an economic boom,

or even keep the shops open.

There is no way that will

change if the mine re-opens.

Some people may benefit in

the short term from mining, but

the Oakey Coal Action Alliance

is not finished and will not give

up protecting the land, water and

opportunities available for all in

future generations.

- Paul King, secretary,

Oakey Coal Action Alliance

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COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT MUST STOP

Stop losing what makes Highfields a healthy

place to live!!

The proposed residential development of Odd

Lots (Reconfiguration of Lot 111 on RP902333)

which is located on Cawdor Drive, will have significant

impacts on the Highfields environment

and community.

While I recognise the need for affordable housing,

I am seriously concerned about the density of

this subdivision and the genuine lack of wildlife

habitats and corridors planned.

I wonder what genuine environmental surveys

have been conducted.

I recognise also that this is farming land but

what a great opportunity to restore and renew native

habitat.

The land is currently zoned low density residential,

yet this appalling reconfigured proposal will

see old growth trees removed and the wildlife dispersed,

as has already happened in other areas in

Contentious climate change push

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has openly

declared that he will try to persuade King Charles

to publicly support the net-zero policy of combating

“climate change.”

If Albanese is successful in his quest, he will

have ensured the Monarchy’s public support for

this highly contentious policy.

Our late Queen Elizabeth’s unprecedented success

was based on several qualities, most importantly

non-interference in political issues.

What Albanese is proposing is that the King be

outspoken on the issue of climate change.

The King’s views are already well known, but he

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Highfields. This kind of land development cannot

continue.

I plead with the Highfields community to call

on our local elected representatives to orchestrate

their guardianship and advocate for the health and

well-being of our Highfields community and their

environment.

I am saying ‘NO MORE’ and encourage everyone

in Highfields and surrounds to do the same.

- Judy Hobson, Highfields

• Well said Judy. I'm amazed that Toowoomba

Regional Council has ignored the public

outrcy over the recent destruction of trees and

habitat on Reis Road, Highfields. Full credit to

the former Crows Nest Shire Council who obiviously

had a policy of retaining trees in those

early residential developments in Highfields.

- Neil Lomas editor

knows that by making public statements as King,

on any contentious political issues, would be significantly

damaging to the status of the Monarchy.

Clearly, Albanese is trying to achieve two aims,

one being to get the King’s public support for his

net-zero policy on climate change, and the other

being significant damage to the Monarchy to assist

Albanese’s republican movement.

This is his most disgraceful display yet, making

those public comments even before the Queen’s

funeral, and obviously intended for when the King

is stricken with grief and at his most vulnerable. -

Neil Munro, Toowoomba

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Highfields library officially open

After nearly a year of construction,

the doors to the new

Highfields Library have been officially

opened to the public.

The Toowoomba Region

Mayor Paul Antonio welcomed

the local community when he

declared the new library building

on Sean McCarthy Way open

on Monday morning.

TRC Community and Environment

portfolio leader Cr Tim

McMahon said the new library

was a long time in the making.

“It’s fantastic to see the community

coming here to enjoy the

new building,” he said.

“The previous Highfields Library

was a demountable building

on site which the community

had out grown.

“For the fast growing community

of Highfields, this is a really

special project that is in line with

the growth of this area.”

Cost for the Highfields Library

was $14.8 million.

This was jointly funded by the

Toowoomba Regional Council

and the Australian Government

which contributed $5 million

from Local Roads and Infrastructure

Program.

Highfields author Heather

Reyburn said she was impressed

with the facilities of the new library

building.

“The old library was lovely, it

was cute and cosy but it didn’t

have a lot of space,” she said.

The features of the new building

include a customer service

centre, community meeting

rooms, photocopy services and

computer facilities, including

free Wi-Fi access.

Toowoomba Region Mayor

Paul Antonio said the new

library was recognition of the

importance of Highfields as a

centre.

“The population of some

15,000 in this area needs a facility

of this nature and I’m proud

that we’ve been able to deliver

it,” he said.

“I’m also proud of the fact that

we’ve also bought 19ha of land

across the road of O’Brien Road

which will ultimately become

the city centre,” he said.

“In the next five to ten years,

I wouldn’t be at all surprised to

see the population of Highfields

grow by half of what it is now.”

- Sean White

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP, Toowoomba Region

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fundraiser last week.

Over the course of three days from Wednesday,

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Friends of the Library – Highfields is a volunteer

organisation that promotes literacy and appreciation

of literature.

Group volunteer Barbara McKenzie said the

group had enjoyed a consistent flow of people

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“The funds that we raise over the sale will help

us with our volunteer home library service which

delivers books to those who can’t make it to the

library,” she said.

“All the books on sale were provided from the

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“This being our first sale in the new library, it

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OBITUARIES

Kelvinhaugh’s Music Man - Ossie Patch

A loving tribute by Ossie’s wife, Margaret Patch (nee Ennor)

Oswald Patch was better

known as Ossie. He hated to be

called Oswald.

Ossie was born February 15,

1933, the sixth child of Ceamon

Clarence Granville Patch and his

wife Annie Dora nee Wieck.

Ossie was part of a family of

six boys, and one girl who was

right in the middle.

There were three boys, Archie,

Clarry and Max, then

daughter Myrtle and three more

boys, Bob, Ossie and Dudley.

His parents were farmers in

the Haden-Cooyar area and after

finding a more suitable farm

moved to a property “Cashmere

Farm” in the Kelvinhaugh area,

just north of Oakey.

Ossie attended the one teacher

school at Kelvinhaugh where,

for all his school days he was the

only pupil in his class.

He was always quick to remind

me that he was always top

of his class.

He along with his siblings

would walk about a mile to

school each day across the paddocks.

He didn’t like school although

his brother Dudley told me that

Ossie did well at school.

Upon leaving school he

worked on the family farm. He

would have liked to have trained

as a cabinet maker but never got

the opportunity.

He enjoyed playing cricket in

the Kelvinhaugh team and had

reasonable success as a slow

bowler.

His interest in music was encouraged

by a lady who came

from Toowoomba and travelled

around the farming area teaching

students to play piano.

Myrtle and one brother had

some lessons from her. At this

time, Ossie’s father was going

to Brisbane and asked him what

instrument he would like to play.

Ossie’s reply was the trumpet.

Ceamon bought him a saxophone,

and so begun his lifetime

love of music.

The Patch boys used to go to

the local dances and when Archie

was old enough to get his

driver’s license, they were at

a dance every Saturday night.

Ossie joined the local musicians

who played at these dances.

It was at one of these dance

nights that I met Ossie.

We were married for 66 years.

Later in life he joined the Twilighters,

Old-time Dance Band

as the saxophone player and

travelled widely to dances with

the band every Saturday night

for 25 years.

After doing his compulsory

National Service training of

three months, he loved the way

of life so much that he wanted

to enlist. But Ossie was needed

on the farm and not being 21 he

needed parental consent and so

he had to go home.

The following paragraph is

from the memory of Ossie’s

nephew, Rodney Patch who

lived at Malakoff.

“It was at this time I recall Ossie

rang my Dad Clarry, with the

exciting news that he had been

asked to perform on 4GR radio

station in Toowoomba.

Dad had told all his neighbours

about his brother singing

and playing guitar on the radio

and so the whole of Malakoff

was listening to 4GR that morning.

Ossie had only just finished

singing his first song when our

party line phone rang with one

neighbour telling Dad how good

Ossie was.

Dad couldn’t tell her fast

enough that he was to sing two

songs and got back to the radio

just in time to hear Ossie introduce

and sing the song, ‘When

the wagon was new.’

My brother Norm and I made

sure that the whole school knew

that our Uncle Ossie was a radio

star and taught them how to sing.

All in the wagon, Grandma

and Grandpa too, used to go to

Church on Sunday, when the

wagon was new!!”

After buying Cashmere Farm,

Ossie now had his own workshop,

and his creative talent began

to show.

He had a lifetime fascination

with windmills and so with his

welder he created many model

ones which he gave away.

When the farm was sold, and

the family moved to Cotswold

Hills, the shed was quickly put

to use.

Not only were windmills

made to scale of Southern Cross

models but many garden ornaments

and nick nacks of all sorts

were being made in the workshop.

If anything was broken or

needed mending, he would say

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Ossie was a man who believed

it was far better to laugh

than to cry.

He always seemed to be able

to say something or do something

stupid and make you feel

better.

He was a devoted father to the

family’s four adopted children

and taught them so much about

how to lead a decent life.

He was a wonderful role model

and they and their children

miss him so much.

When ill health raised its ugly

head, it put so many restrictions

on Ossie’s daily life.

He met it with the same resolve

and determination.

But sadly, this time his,

“Leave it with me,” did not work

out.

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long-time love, you have certainly

earned it.

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DON and PAT TALBOT - Making the world a better place

After a life together for 66 years, Toowoomba

author and former journalist Don Talbot, 89, and

his wife Pat, 87, fondly remembered as the owner

of Toowoomba Teddies, passed away in July this

year within a week of each other.

Don was known for his collection of 45 publications

and novels including those that detailed

the region’s history of witches, ghosts and unusual

tales.

Their son Paul said, “Mum and Dad were great

members of the community.

“They were happy to contribute to make the

world a better place – they gave much and never

expected anything in return.”

Paul recalls that only last year Don was giving

private English lessons to a Sudanese lady who

helped them with their cleaning. This is a gift that

will continue to brighten her life forever.

With Pat’s sewing skills, she made wonderful

soft toys which were sent to various countries. She

especially loved the fact that blind children would

be enjoying them and enhancing their lives.

In the many books published by Don, Paul says

photos show his mother always retained her beautiful

smile and when photographed together Don

stood proudly beside Pat with his arm around her.

“They spent 66 years together,” he said.

“We miss them. They were great parents to

their three children, eight grandchildren and nine

great-grandchildren.”

Don Talbot passed away on Saturday, July 16

and Pat one week later, on Saturday, July 23.

They were farewelled together in an open service

on Friday, August 5.


School musical inspires

future productions

Highfields State School music teacher Jill

Field is proud of her students’ performance at the

school’s inaugural musical last week.

The students performed Space Pirates! at the

school’s Smart Space on the nights of Tuesday,

September 13 and Wednesday, September15.

Mrs Field said she held auditions in Term 1 with

61 students putting their hands up to be in the performance.

“Every child who auditioned to be in the musical

was given a spot in the performance and they

rehearsed throughout Term 2 and Term 3,” she

said.

“In the lead-up to the first show, a lot of the children

were nervous but that turned into excitement

when the curtains were drawn.

“I was surprised to see that many students expressed

their interest to be involved in the production.”

Darling Downs Health is calling

for the public to continue to

practise health measures as the

third COVID-19 wave picks up

pace in the region.

DDHS Public Health and

Community Medicine director

Dr Liam Flynn said the health

service saw more cases of

COVID-19 emerge in the community.

“Now, more than ever, we ask

the community to wear masks,

social distance 1.5m, wash

hands and stay home if they are

unwell,” he said.

The musical was strongly supported by the

school community with sold out performances on

both nights.

Mrs Field said the inspiration to do a musical

came after seeing the Highfields State School’s

Smart Space.

“The school’s Smart Space auditorium is a fantastic

place for performances like our musical. It

has a state-of-the-art sound system, great lighting

and space that could seat up 800 people,” she said.

“Given the success of our inaugural musical,

we will look at holding more productions in the

future.

"We would probably look at every second year,

that way the students can still participate in the

Eisteddfod.

“It has been honour to be involved with this inaugural

musical.”

- Sean White Highfields State School students perform Space Pirates Photo contributed

Police appeal for witnesses of hit and run

The family of David Michael

Drommel, 77, critically injured

in a hit and run at Mount Rascal

on September 5, continue to

conduct a bedside vigil and are

urging witnesses to contact police.

Toowoomba Forensic Crash

Unit Sergeant Stephen Coote

said police continued to appeal

for drivers with relevant dashcam

footage to come forward.

“We believe Michael was

struck sometime between

6.20am and 6.50am on Monday,

September 5 before he was

located lying unconscious on

Freyling Road with life threatening

injuries by a passing motorist

around 7am,” Sgt Coote said.

“We are appealing to anyone

who travelled along Freyling

Road between 6am and 7am that

day to contact us.

"We are particularly interested

in viewing any dashcam vision

from that time frame.

“The vehicle involved would

have sustained either front end

or left hand side damage.

"I appeal to anyone who is

aware of a vehicle sustaining

this type of damage on or ‘just

after’ the 5th to come forward.

“Someone knows something

and I urge them to do the right

thing, for Michael and for his

family. Now is not the time to

stay silent.”

Michael was initially transported

to Toowoomba Base Hospital

before being airlifted to the

Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Michael’s wife Debbie

thanked the first responders involved.

“The family would like to

thank the wonderful man that

stopped and called for help,

the doctors and nurses from

Toowoomba and Princess Alexandra

Hospitals, the rescue

helicopter crew, the wonderful

paramedics and also the police

for not giving up on finding the

person responsible,” Mrs Drommel

said.

“Michael has always been a

rock for his family.

"We are beyond belief that

someone could hit him and leave

for dead on the side of the road.

“Michael only buried his

96-year-old mother a few weeks

ago.

"This accident not only affects

his family in Toowoomba but his

three sisters and their families in

Melbourne.

“Michael’s beloved dog was

also injured and spent 10 days in

the vets.”

Health officials urge public to continue with precautions

Darling Downs Health reported

70 in-patients and two patients

in its ICU for COVID-19.

COVID-19 health incident

controller Michelle Forrest said

the number of patients has been

increasing in-line with the increase

of cases in the community.

“Those published numbers are

a gross underrepresentation of

what we know is probably the

true representation of cases in

our community,” she said.

“We know that there are people

who may not have been tested

or have taken a RAT test and

haven’t reported it.

"Those numbers are an indication

of a trend and we know that

trend is going up and we’re seeing

instances.”

Ms Forrest said the current

wave was presenting greater

numbers compared to previous

outbreaks at the start of the year.

"We’re certainly expecting

people to take some personal

responsibility and do the things

that will help prevent the spread

of this disease,” she said.

“If people aren’t doing the

Mr DROMMEL

Critically injured

Anyone with any knowledge

of this incident or relevant dashcam

vision from the times mentioned

above is urged to contact

police.

things that they can to reduce

the spread, then this surge will

continue for some weeks and we

will see the peak continue to be

ahead of us.

“More cases means more

people needing care…the more

people that are sick, the more

pressure there is on the system

as a whole.”

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We are targeting the male population within

our community to partake in this initiative. This

walk aims to encourage conversation amongst an

environment of like minded people.

Our male Accredited Exercise Physiologist Harry

partakes in the walk and is a great point of contact

with questions regarding health and physical

activity.

Our walking route changes weekly and is suited

to all fitness levels and conditions. So come and

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Highfields venue for antique and collectable fair

ANTIQUE JEWELLERY

RARE BOOKS and

COLLECTABLES

Many rare and wonderful antiques were on display at

Highfields with hundreds of people making their way to

see what they could find.

The Carnival Antique Collectable Fair was held at the

Highfields Cultural Centre on the weekend of Saturday,

September 17.

Vendors from all over South East Queensland made

their way to the fair with a host a wares for sale from

antique jewellery, books, and collectables.

Event organiser Allan Lawson said he was happy with

the attendance at this year’s fair.

“We have seen a steady flow of people since we opened

the doors at 9am.

"This is the second time we have been at the Highfields

Cultural Centre, it’s a great location to hold the fair,” he

said.

“All the proceeds that raised over the weekend are donated

to Ozcare Aged Care Facilities.

"We’re proud to support older Australians.”

- Sean White

Chip Lantz and Jodi Lantz from Beaudesert selling

antique jewellery.

John Edwards, Gold Coast, with an antique grocers cabinet

from the 1890s -1900s

Greg Ough, Ipswich, with a variety of wares

RECYCLE FOR

SIGHT PROGRAM

The High Country Herald office is a collection point

for donations of unwanted spectacles for the Crows

Nest Lions Club Recycle for Sight Program.

The program sees glasses refurbished for men,

women and children in need in Africa

and other developing countries.

Drop your donations in to our office at

Shop 11, Plaza Circle Shopping Centre

Highfields

Odette and Roger Kemp, Toowoomba,

see what the fair has on offer

Oakey hosts carp buster competition

Oakey Fish Stocking Association

is holding a Carp Buster

competition on Saturday, October

22.

The fishing area is open to all

creeks in the Oakey and Dalby

districts.

Fishing rods and Yeti products

can be won in the fishing

categories which include most

carp, biggest carp and mystery

weights.

A kayak prize can be won just

for entering the competition.

Adult and junior prizes will

be awarded and participants

don’t need to catch a fish to win

a prize.

Children under 15 are to be

accompanied by parents or a

caretaker.

Pre-register by email to

oakeyfishstocking@gmail.com

or register on the day at Arthur

Sue Ibbotson, Somerset, inspects rare

garden ornaments

Shooter Park, Oakey from 6am

to 10am.

The competition will run from

6am to 3pm with the final weighin

at 3pm at the park followed

by the presentation of prizes and

raffle draw at 3.30pm.

There will be a sausage sizzle

from 12pm at the park.

The entry fee is $5 for adults,

$2 for children and $10 for a

family.

We welcome

contributions of news,

photos and story

ideas from readers

and community

organisations.

Send information to us

or give us a call.

Email: herald@

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Funnel web found in Highfields

Lynn and Selwyn Harch, Highfields, had an

eight-legged surprise when they were clearing

their yard last week.

While clearing out a pile of bricks on Wednesday

morning Mr Harch found a large Darling

Downs funnel-web spider The Darling Downs

funnel-web has a shiny black carapace and dark

brown to black legs, chelicerae and abdomen.

“Cleaning up the yard I found this tube, socklike

web and when I pulled apart the web I was

surprised how big it is,” Mr Harch said.

The funnel-web spider

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"When I first saw it in web, I thought it could

have been tiny black snakes with its legs moving.”

After bringing the impressive specimen into the

Herald office, Mr and Mrs Harch took the spider

to the University of Southern Queensland to either

study or milk for anti-venom. - Sean White

Lynn and Selwyn Harch

Regal gift for Goombungee QCWA

QCWA Goombungee branch has thanked

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton and Member

for Condamine Pat Weir for the contribution they

made to the group.

Both members were welcomed to the branch’s

bi-monthly morning tea on Wednesday, September

21, where Mr Hamilton presented the group

with an updated framed picture of Queen Elizabeth

II.

During the morning tea, the branch showed Mr

Weir their new concrete path that they were able

to secure with the help of his donation.

Mr Weir said he was pleased to see the final results

of the $2000 donation he made to the group.

“The branch approached me for some funding

to do this pathway because it was becoming a

safety hazard,” he said.

“I have some funds that I have some discretion

over where they are allocated and I try and give

some of that funding to community groups.

“I’m pleased to be able to help the women at

the QCWA Goombungee Branch; they do a wonderful

job here in their community.”

Branch president Anne Wardill said the new

path had made life easier for the Goombungee

QCWA members and visitors.

“We needed this badly because the old pathway

was full of holes and was becoming quite dangerous,”

she said.

“The path was completed in mid-July and it

goes from the footpath to the both entrances of

our hall.

“We had wanted this for so long and when Pat

offered, it was relief for that we could get it done.”

Mr Hamilton said there was intention to update

Gowrie Little Plain

dance winners

Winners at the Gowrie Little Plain

spring dance Jerry Samuelson and Kim

Pham.

The next dance will be the anniversary

ball on October 15 including judging

for King and Queen.

Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP who,

along with Member for Condamine, Pat Weir

MP, was thanked for their support of the

Goombungee Branch of QCWA at a morning

tea

the photograph and the timing was coincidental

with her passing.

‘I was more than happy to make sure we could

provide one to the women at the Goombungee

QCWA. This picture really captures her vibrancy;

she was everybody’s Nana in a way that speaks of

the QCWA.” - Sean White

There are many different

types of anchors for ships and

boats, but the principal use of an

anchor is to hold the vessel fast

to one spot.

This can be in shallow water

during times when it is not

in use, or as a safety measure

during a storm to prevent being

blown off course, or to keep the

vessel away from dangerous

rocks.

One of the various dictionary

meanings for anchor is: ‘A

source of security or stability.’

The term ‘anchor’ can also be

applied to people, in terms of

someone being a source of our

security or stability.

This is not necessarily a bad

thing unless we become overly

dependent on one person for our

support, or even for our happiness.

As human beings, we are

all fallible and can sometimes

fall short of the expectations of

others.

Psalm 146:3 tells us “Put not

your trust in princes, in a son of

man, in whom there is no help.”

This is not saying we cannot

be of help to each other, which

is clear when we read the whole

psalm; but rather that our dependence

should be in God first.

A paraphrase of Hebrews

6:18-19: “It is impossible for

God to lie for we know that his

promise will never change.

We have this certain hope like

a strong, unbreakable anchor

holding our souls to God himself.

Our anchor of hope is fastened

to him who sits in the heavenly

realm. Perhaps you are in need

of an anchor in your life - someone

who can hold you sure and

steady as you navigate the joys

and heartaches that each day

brings.

God, who is immovable, can

be that anchor if we reach out to

CHRISTIAN COMMENT

Anchor of hope - Hold the vessel fast

A life of peaceful service

has come to an end.

The passing of her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II has been

felt deeply by the people of

Australia, especially those in

our region.

It was touching to read the

heartfelt condolences left at

our office and see the floral

tributes in her memory.

Many residents still fondly

remember her Oakey and

Toowoomba visit during her

coronation tour in 1954.

I was honoured to recount

stories from this special time

during a condolence motion

in Parliament and to represent

our region at the National

Memorial Service.

The extraordinary love

and respect the people of

Toowoomba Region have

for Her Majesty, and her life

of service, has seen many

offering ideas for a local

monument in her honour.

Suggestions have included

a statue at Queens Park, a

garden bed with plaque, and a

sundial.

I’m keen to hear your ideas,

so please contact my office.

Garth

him in prayer.

Dear God, I ask that you

would come into my life to be

the one on whom I can depend

to hold me fast; both through the

storms of life and during times

of rest and peace.

In Jesus name I pray. Amen

Contributed by John 15 Christian

Fellowship, Crows Nest.

Contact: David Hiscock 0448

982 919.

Cooyar book exchange

The Cooyar Community Cuppa Group have commenced a

Book Exchange facility on the veranda of the Cooyar Hall with

a range of books and magazines available to the local community

and the travelling public. The facility is accessible at

any time and it is planned to restock the container regularly.

Additional donations of books would be greatly appreciated.

These can be left at the facility. After selecting books,

please ensure the doors are closed to protect the books from

weather. The Cooyar Community Cuppa Group meets on the

fourth Thursday of each month in the Cooyar Hall from 9.30

to 11.30am and everyone is welcome. Unfortunately, the October

meeting has been cancelled due to other commitments.

The meetings will resume on November 24 with a special

function, a Christmas themed Tombola morning. More information

will be advertised in early November. PHOTO: Cooyar

Community Book Exchange with organisers Lorraine Lindemeier

and Sandra Duncombe

Talking Groom

Garth

HAMILTON MP

Federal Member for Groom

Garth Hamilton MP would like to hear your thoughts for a

local monument in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

Garth Hamilton MP and David Janetzki, member for

Toowoomba South lay wreaths at Coronation Park.

(07) 4632 4144 516 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, QLD. 4350

garth.hamilton.mp@aph.gov.au



After several significant traffic

incidents involving pedestrians,

police are urging everyone to

be more conscious of pedestrian

safety.

Since mid-August, there have

been three traffic incidents involving

pedestrians where they

have either been killed or placed

in a critical condition.

Crime Prevention Unit Sergeant

Tony Rehn said there were

concerns for pedestrian safety as

we move into warmer months.

“Now that it’s getting warmer,

we’re seeing more people

getting active walking, running

or cycling either to work or for

exercise,” Sgt Rehn said.

WEST of ELSEWHERE with Clinton Ireland

Everyone is responsible for pedestrian safety

“While we’re urging motorists

to be aware of pedestrians

using the road, we’re also asking

pedestrians to be aware of their

surroundings.

“People are now wearing

headphones and using their

mobile phones which reduces

awareness of their surroundings

and can lead to an incident.”

Pedestrians are encouraged to

never assume a driver or rider

has seen them, walk on footpaths

or nature strips and use designated

crossings.

Sgt Rehn said everyone who

uses the road was responsible for

the safety of other users.

“As drivers or riders, it’s very


important to be mindful that pedestrians

are especially vulnerable

to injury and should reduce

speed where people are gathering,”

he said.

“Drivers and riders must give

way to pedestrians on or entering

crossings, give way to pedestrians

on or entering a road you’re

turning into and give way to pedestrians

in a share zone or slip

lane.

“We also ask that drivers allow

more time for people with a

disability, or senior pedestrians

to cross the road.”

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Electric waste truck on the job

Residents will soon notice

an electric waste truck on the

streets of Toowoomba’s CBD

thanks to a new initiative.


has awarded a new waste

contract to JJ Richards Waste

and Recycling which includes

emissions reductions, thanks to

an electric truck which will be

included in the new fleet.

Water and Waste Portfolio

Lead Cr Nancy Sommerfield

said she was delighted the new

long-term waste contract had

been approved which included

the new electric park, street and

CBD collections vehicle.

“Not only has TRC managed

to secure a high quality waste

and recycling service for our

residents, but the new contract

will ensure an environmentally

friendly service thanks to the

inclusion of the electric truck in

the fleet.

“The 12-year contract which

confirmed at this week’s

council meeting will ensure the

community continues to receive

a high-quality service by a

Sgt REHN

Aware of surroundings

valued local contractor.

“This was a rigorous tender

process as waste collection and

recyclables is one of our biggest

operations as a local government

and I’m delighted to see

greenhouse gas emissions will

be reduced thanks to the new

electric truck,” Cr Sommerfield

said.

TRC also confirmed the

short-term contract to Re.Group

for the provision of recycling

processing services.

The short-term contract was

awarded for recycling and

processing services because

TRC intends to provide for a

Materials Recovery Facility

Cr SOMMERFIELD

Reduced emissions

in the very-near future,” Cr

Sommerfield said.

Native plants thrive on

regular rain

An excellent year of regular rainfall has made this spring

very good for the Australian native plants. Many just survive

the dry spring years, but like the “Old Man’s Beard”

are spectacular in the good years. The small climbing clematis

are now in full bloom and can cover grass, fences and

even some shrubs. It can be seen along roadsides along the

range and in most of the local bushland parks. - Dougal

Johnston, Hampton

Jacko’s Hawaiian pig races

Heritage grant for golf club

With the confirmation of another

La Nina cycle which will

ensure plenty of mowing on fairways

and greens at the Crows

Nest golf course, members of the

Crows Nest Golf Club are very

grateful to the PCCN and Heritage

Bank Crows Nest Community

Branch for a grant of

$30,000 towards the purchase of

a John Deere Wide-Area mower.

The club also contributed

$20,000 towards the purchase.

The purchase of such an item

without the financial assistance

would not have been possible

and the groundsman and volunteers

are much appreciative of

having an airconditioned mower

instead of being open to the elements

on the old equipment.

This grant to enable the purchase

of the mower benefits

the community by ensuring the

course is presented in top condition

so the club can cater to

social players, competitions and

other community events.

The Crows Nest golf course is

used for numerous charity fundraising

days throughout the year.

President of Crows Nest Golf Club, Jim Edser, branch manager

Heritage Crows Nest Community Branch Cassandra

Conaghan and PCCN board member Branton Woodhead.

The family of Wayne Andrew Riethmuller will

host their annual charity event on Saturday, October

29 with pig races at the Quinalow Hotel.

When Jacko, as he was affectionately known,

passed away on October 6, 2015 after a three-year

long battle with bowel cancer, the family organised

a fundraiser bowls day in his memory at the

Peranga Bowls Club where he had served as president

for some years.

Since the first event in 2016, the bowls days continued

each year until 2020 when the COVID-19

pandemic hit, raising over $28,000.

In 2020, with the Peranga Bowls Club temporarily

closed and the COVID-19 restrictions in

place at the time, it was not possible to hold the

event as a bowls day and so the Jacko Hawaiian

Pig Races came to be with the first event raising

over $20,000 on the day.

The second event, in 2021, was even more successful,

with proceeds over $50,000 from which

$25,000 each was donated to St Andrew’s Oncology

Toowoomba and the Cancer Council.

This year, along with St Andrews Oncology

Toowoomba and the Cancer Council, proceeds

will also be shared with LifeFlight.

The gates will open at 11am and the first race

on the program is at 1pm. As a tribute to Jacko,

whose favourite bet was Race 5, No. 5, the main

race is race five, the last on the program, the Jacko

Cup.

With the dress code Hawaiian, there will be

prizes for the best dressed group, adult and child

and entertainment will continue after the races until

late.

Powered and unpowered sites are available

for camping on Friday and Saturday nights.

For information contact Jenny 0427 921 115 or

Courtney 0428 802 852.

Most recently, 104 players,

many social family players,

came together to raise $13,000

which was donated to Toowoomba

Hospital Foundation for the

Oakey Hospital.

With visitors moving through

the town and growth in the area,

we have seen increased patronage

in social golf activity another

benefit to the local community.

Golfers of all levels enjoy the

Crows Nest course because of

its picturesque setting, including

sightings of kangaroos lazing

among the trees just off the

course and sometimes one of the

resident koalas. - Beryl Freeman


The National Seniors Australia

Garden City Branch is excited

to be presenting the region’s

largest informative event for

seniors at a new venue this year.

The annual Toowoomba Seniors

Expo is being held in

the Founders Pavilion at the

Toowoomba Showgrounds on

Thursday, October 20.

Branch president Hazel Gillies

said the new location provides

a lot more space than the

previous venue.

“There is plenty of room and

there is good accessibility at the

showgrounds which also has

plenty of parking,” she said.

“Last year’s event had visitors

from all over Southern

Queensland and we anticipate

people will again travel for this

upcoming expo.”

The Expo will have a number

of vendors with pertinent information

on health products, retirement

villages, lawyers, social

clubs, education and more.

“The expo provides information

for seniors, relatives and

carers all under one roof,” Mrs

Gillies said.

“We’re looking forward to

this year’s event which we consider

a community service.

“It feels great to be contributing

something to local seniors.

“The Expo is organised by seniors

- for seniors.”

October is

Change of scenery for Expo

Ted Lewis, Wendy Heelan, Hazel Gillies and Julie Nutley

Toowoomba Seniors Expo committee

The theme for Queensland

Seniors Month, which runs from

October 1-31 is social connection

and is about connecting

with one another and aims to

improve community attitudes

towards older people, facilitate

community participation and

activity by older people, including

Indigenous and culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds

and more.

“We would like to thank the

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“Their help makes it a lot easier

to organiser the expo,” Mrs

Gillies said.

The Toowoomba Seniors

Expo will be open from 9am to

3pm. Entry is free.

“The expo is organised by seniors

for seniors,” Mrs Gillies

said.

Enriching the lives of seniors

not just during Seniors’ Month but every day

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New tutors are always welcome

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U3A in Toowoomba Inc. is

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organised by and for people

who wish to remain active in

their retirement - the Third Age

of their lives.

We offer a wide variety of

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to local seniors in Toowoomba,

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No prior educational qualifications

are necessary and there

are definitely no exams!

All you need is the enthusiasm

to enjoy life during retirement.

U3A member Janine explains,

“After moving to Toowoomba

seven years ago, I immediately

joined U3A so that I could get to

know my community better.

“U3A has enabled me to meet

so many warm and friendly

people and to participate in a

smorgasbord of learning opportunities

including French, Mindful

Living, Spanish, Tai Chi,

Shibashi Qigong, Meditation,

Singing, Art, and the Walking

Group.

“I’ve tasted and enjoyed them

all.”

The tutors are a vital part of

U3A as they share knowledge

and skills learnt over a lifetime.

Tutor Steve says, “One of my

passions is the Spanish language

and the culture and lifestyles of

Spain and Latin America.

“Consequently, Tuesday is

my favourite day of the week

when I teach this beautiful Romance

language and share the

experiences I’ve had in these

amazing countries with other

like-minded people in U3A.

U3A welcomes any member

of the community who is willing

to volunteer as a tutor.

If you have a particular interest

or skill, we have many enthusiastic

seniors who are eager

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Cobb and Co Museum to remain free thanks to TRC

Residents of Toowoomba

Region will keep enjoying free

entry to Cobb+Co Museum after


ratified its financial commitment

to the scheme.

Environment and Community

Portfolio Chair Cr James

O’Shea said Cobb+Co Museum,

pictured, had a plethora of

activities on offer for families

which could be enjoyed free of

charge thanks to TRC’s financial

commitment.

“Just in time for the September

school holidays, TRC has

ensured that Toowoomba

Region residents will continue

to be granted free entry to

Cobb+Co simply by showing

proof of residency.

“TRC pays the State Government

for your entry, and we are

proud to do so, especially for

families and school groups.

For Civil

Infrastructure

projects including

preconstruction,

maintenance,

earthworks,

roadworks, urban &

rural development

and concrete projects

contact Coops.

ENQUIRE

NOW 4633 7688

“This is just one of the ways

Council gives back to the

community.

"I encourage as many families

as possible to get out and get

involved with the school holiday

activities on offer at Cobb+Co

Museum in Lindsay Street,” Cr

O’Shea said.

Cobb and Co Museum is part

of the Queensland Museum and

is home to the National Carriage

Collection.

As well as Cobb and Co

coaches, the collection includes

examples of a vast range of

vehicles from the horse-drawn

era, from farm wagons and

delivery carts to the Rolls Royce

of Carriages, the landau.

“Visit Cobb and Co web site

to find out what’s on and keep

enjoying free entry thanks to

TRC,” Cr O’Shea said.

Web coopsqld.com.au

Email admin@coopsqld.com

Cr O'SHEA

Get out and get involved

Support for groups through

community grants

A host of community groups and not-for-profit

organisations are set to benefit after Toowoomba

Regional Council endorsed Round One of community

grant recipients for the 2022/23 financial

year at last week’s Ordinary Meeting.

TRC Environment and Community Committee

Portfolio Chair Councillor James O’Shea said the

funds TRC had granted would allow many groups

to upgrade facilities, purchase new equipment and

benefit thousands of members and participants of

these groups.

“In this first round of the 2022/23 program, 54

groups from across the Toowoomba Region will

benefit with a total of just over $237,000 given

back to our community.

“Groups such as the Millmerran Golf Club,

Toowoomba Basketball Association, Oakey Soccer

Club, Cambooya State School P&C, Haden

Public Hall Inc, Crows Nest State School P&C,

Highfields Pioneer Village, Pittsworth Leagues

Club and Emu Creek Catchment Landcare Group

will all benefit thanks to TRC.

“The Community Grants Program is designed

to give back to our community and not-for-profit

groups to allow them to run events, build capacity

within their own organisations and fund projects

that otherwise might not get off the ground,” Cr

O’Shea said.

Round One of the 2022/23 program was also the

first time groups were asked to use the council’s

new SmartyGrants online platform which was a

success.

“I’m delighted that all applicants were successfully

able to use the newly implemented

SmartyGrants software solution to submit their

applications for funding.

“I thank TRC’s Community Development team

for running a series of workshops and working

with groups on this new way forward in applying

for community grant support through TRC,” Cr

O’Shea said.

Round One 2022/23 Community Grant regional

recipients:

Oakey Soccer Club - $2792.51 for a new laptop,

new goals and nets.

Oakey and District Memorial Bowls Club -

$7206.82 for a new bowling green mower.

Boodua Public Hall Association - $1500 for

the group’s annual Christmas event.

Boodua Public Hall Association - $1500 for its

upcoming comedy fundraiser for the hall.

Goombungee Haden A.H. & P. Society -

$1500 for its upcoming ‘National Rodeo Association

Western Buckle Series All Round Championship

Rodeo.

Haden Public Hall - $1500 for the group’s annual

Haden Market Day and Block Party.

Bowenville State School P and C Association

- $1500 for a family-friendly picnic day event with

a host of entertainment.

Gowrie Little Plain Community Centre -

$1200 for its upcoming country music concert.

Crows Nest State School P and C Association

-$1500 for its off-road motorcycle fundraiser.

Highfields Pioneers Village, Museum and

Park - $5500 to celebrate the Big Cow at the village.

High Country Festivals trading as Hampton

Festival - $10,000 for the Hampton Festival

Weekend.

Brymaroo Rodeo & Campdraft Committee -

$10,000 for the 2023 Brymaroo Easter Saturday

Rodeo.

Crows Nest District Tourist and Progress

Association - $3300 for the continuation of the

Crowie Card.

Friends of Escarpment Parks - $7490 to plant

a micro-forest at southern edge of Hancock Street

Park.

Emu Creek Catchment Landcare - $7500 to

control woody weeds like lantana and velvety tree

pear.

Crows Nest Community Solutions - $3750 for

environmental weed management, erosion control

and track stabilisation.

Koala, Land and Wildlife Support - $4000 for

purpose built cages for rescued and rehabilitation

koalas.

Lions Club of Crows Nest - $1302.45 for an

additional barbecue.

Pinelands Hall Committee - $2500 to repair

steps and landing on the hall.

Support the

businesses who

support the area

where you live!

LIVE LOCAL

SHOP LOCAL

EAT LOCAL

PLAY LOCAL

READ LOCAL

Your local

community

BOWLS

TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S BOWLS:

September 28 - 12.30pm: Wednesday social. Self

or club selected triples over 20 ends. Green fee $15

includes afternoon tea. Names in by 11.45am please.

Bar roster Jim Stevenson. Office roster Col Otto.

September 29 - 8am: Club working bee to tidy

up the club grounds in readiness for the Metals R

Us Fours Carnival. Hedge trimming, grass mowing,

weeding, minor repairs etc will be undertaken.

Should only take 2-3 hours if we get enough helpers.

September 30 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples

format. Everyone welcome.

Green fee $15 includes light refreshments. Be

there or names in 8.30am.

September 30 - 6pm: City Fours Carnival Dinner

and Trivia Night - two course dinner for $18 a person.

This dinner is in conjunction with the fours carnival

and several visiting players are expected to attend.

Everyone welcome. Names in the book please.

October 1 - 9.30am: Metals R Us Toowoomba

City Open Fours Carnival. Games 1 - 3.

October 2 - 9.15am: Metals R Us Toowoomba

City Open Fours Carnival. Games 4 - 5 concluding at

2.30pm. October 4 - 1pm - 3pm. Coaching/practice/

roll-ups.

All members are invited to come along and seek

to improve their game. Club coaches are available to

help. This session is free to members.

October 5 - 12.30pm: Wednesday social. Self or

club selected triples over 20 ends.

Green fee $15 includes afternoon tea. Names in by

11.45am please. Bar roster Russ Zimmerle. Office

roster Don Lucas.

Competition call: 2022 club championship

matches drawn for play.

September 28 - 12.30pm: Men's fours M. Bianchi,

J. Fisher, T. Lewis and C. Otto (sub) v. W. Tedford, S.

Cook, R. Vosper and T. Kratzmann (Sub).

Results of play: Wednesday social: Rick Vosper,

Col Bowman and Neil Lockwood.

Friday social: Terry Kratzmann, Rick Vosper and

Bev Borey.

DDBA champion of champion triples. TCBC

team of Angus Young, Mick Bianchi and Macca

McMillan won both games on Sunday to advance to

semi-finals.

They won against Oakey by default and then Millmerran

23-16.

Sunday’s Prostate Cancer Day was well attended

with a full field of bowlers on the green.

Winners Ted Lewis, Jim Stevenson and John

Doherty. Thanks to Cyril Curgenven for organising

this very successful day.

2022 club championship results: B. Humphrey

and A. Watkins d. W. McMillan and H. Shepstone,

R. Zimmerle and J. Cosgrove (sub) d. M. Bianchi

and J. Stevenson.

Mixed pairs Andy Watkins and Adella Vosper d.

Jan Malt and Bill Tedford. Ladies B grade singles

Marlene Rasmussen d. Judith Mackenzie.

Please look at your travel plans and use the away

board if you know you will be unavailable for play.

- Mick Bianchi

Above average rain likely

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a La

Niña event is under way in the Pacific Ocean

and communities in eastern Australia should be

prepared for above-average rainfall over spring

and early summer.

Bureau of Meteorology head of long-range

forecasts, Dr Andrew Watkins, said the Bureau’s

three-month climate outlook shows a high chance

of above average rainfall for most of the eastern

half of the Australian mainland and eastern

Tasmania.

“During La Niña events, waters in the eastern

tropical Pacific Ocean are cooler than normal,

and waters in the western tropical Pacific Ocean

warmer than normal. This causes changes in wind,

cloud and pressure patterns over the Pacific.

"When this change in the atmosphere combines

with changes in ocean temperature, it can influence

global weather patterns and climate, including

increasing rainfall over large parts of Australia.”

Dr Watkins said while La Niña criteria have

been met, most models forecast this event to be

weak to moderate in strength, likely to peak during

spring and ease during summer.

“La Niña is not the only driver influencing this

wet outlook. To our west, a significant negative

Indian Ocean Dipole event is underway. We

expect the IOD influence will reduce in late spring

or early summer,” Dr Watkins said.

“The Southern Annular Mode is also in a

positive phase, and likely to remain positive into

summer. Positive SAM during summer pushes

weather systems south, which increases the chance

of rain in New South Wales, eastern Victoria and

southern parts of Queensland,” he said.

Dr Watkins said all these climate influences

push Australia’s climate towards a wetter phase,

and together have shaped our outlook for the

coming months that shows more than 80 per cent

chance of above average rainfall for many parts of

the eastern half of Australia.

With catchments already wet, the flood risk

remains, particularly for eastern Australia.

The Bureau is encouraging communities to keep

up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings

on the Bureau’s website and BOM Weather app.

For more information about climate outlook and

La Nina visit the BOM website.


GOLF

OAKEY: September 21 - No golf for the ladies.

September 28 - Ladies will play an 18-hole stroke

in conjunction with the September monthly medal.

New start time will be 8.30am.

September 24-25 - Members 18-hole stableford.

Winner George Wright 35, runner-up Andrew King

32. Pin 3 Doug Fisk and 5/14, donated by The Barn,

Andrew King.

October 1-2 - Members will play an 18-hole

stroke in conjunction with the October men’s monthly

medal. - Marlene Deans

GOOMBUNGEE: September 22 - Men's

9-hole eclectic stableford, club trophy. Winner Dave

Lowe 24. Approaches 2/11 David Scutt, 5/14 David

Cass, 8/17 David Cass. Ladies single stableford, club

trophy. Winner Robyn Purcell 34. Approaches 2/11

Gloria Scott, 5/14 Robyn Drowley, 8/17 Jan Mullins.

Handicap matchplay Ann Cass d. Jan Mullins 3/2.

September 25 - Single stroke, monthly medal

- club trophy. Winner men Bill Robertson 63 net.

Winner ladies Val Drowley 70 net. Rundown Harry

Cover, Graham Elton, Mark Peters, Jim Groat, David

Schloss. Best gross men Mark Peters, ladies Val and

Robyn Drowley. Pins men 3/12 Bill Robertson, 4/13

Trent Peters, 8/17 Mark Peters. , approaches 6/15

Trent Peters, 1/10 N/W, 2/11 Graham Elton. Ladies

approach 6/15 Robyn Drowley, 3/12 Carmel Cover.

Congratulations Zone 3 A grade champion Matty

Burgess.

Members draw - No. 11, Robyn Drowley present.

Next week $5.

September 29 - Single stableford - club trophy.

Ladies flag competition - Chris Tannock trophy.

October 2 - Single stableford, club trophy.

Please note - Mixed foursomes put back one week

to October 9. - Trent Peters

INDOOR BOWLS

TOOWOOMBA: September 23 - Friday night

saw 14 teams take part. Winners Arolla, Ron, Bev,

Errol and Steve, second Mt Lofty, Doreen, Judy,

Graham and Ros, third Drayton, Marilyn, Ian, Claire

and Cathy. The randomly drawn lucky teams St

Pauls 3, Kearneys Spring 3, Kearneys Spring 2 and

Kearneys Spring 1.

September 24 - Carnival of Flowers carnival

pairs. Winners Tim and Kyle, second Shirley and

Errol.

September 25 - Sunday was an early start at 8.30

am to play the rinks (sets of four players). Winners

Marilyn and Ian Long, Claire Forbes and Victor

Sheahan, runners-up Phillip, Nette, Annette and

John. Thanks must go to our visitors from Brisbane,

Caloundra, Dalby and our local players for supporting

these days.

Nice to see players returning each year to enjoy

our carnival and our city gardens and sights. On a

personal note, thank you to those who play lead for

me when I play skip by fixing kitty, gathering bowls

etc making it so much easier for me to continue to

bowl. On that note, until next week. - Denise

The University of Southern Queensland is a

five-star institution in a number of education experience

categories, including: postgraduate learning

resources; postgraduate student support; and

postgraduate overall experience.

University of Southern Queensland Vice-Chancellor

Professor Geraldine Mackenzie said

the positive outcomes reflected the University’s

flexible learning options, commitment to

high-quality programs and clear career pathways.

“Our goal is to help students to go beyond their

expectations by setting them up with a strong career

beginning at university,” Professor Mackenzie

said.

“We have national and international industry

partners to ensure our students receive quality

learning experiences and career outcomes to

match. Our lecturers aren’t just sharing what they

know in the classroom, they’re out there contrib-

Top marks for University of Southern Queensland

The University of Southern Queensland has Once again the early indicators have the University

of Southern Queensland receiving max-

back to our students.

uting to their fields and bringing that experience

again proved itself a top performer with a stellar

report card from the Good Universities Guide. imum ratings for measures across job outcomes

These Good University Guide results back up

The latest rankings, published this week, are and education experience. Five-star highlights

what we already know.

based on nationwide student and graduate surveys include median starting salaries (undergraduate

The University of Southern Queensland is now

and higher education data, awarding five-star ratings

to the top 20 percent of universities in each undergraduate employment, as well as best in

tion internationally.”

$62,300 and postgraduate $71,600) and full-time

a leading provider of high-quality tertiary educa-

category.

Queensland for social equity and first generation.

Council flood recovery milestone


has reached a major milestone

in the Flood Recovery Program,

replacing the last of the 42

culverts and floodways that

were severely impacted by the

Southern Queensland Heavy

Rainfall and Flooding event

during February 2020.

Infrastructure Committee

Chair Cr Carol Taylor said

progress in the Flood Recovery

Program for the 2020 flooding

event had been plagued

with successive flood events

impeding access for repairs and

compounding damage, coupled

with the difficulty in securing

construction materials due to

large demand from other regions

also impacted by flooding.

“It’s great to see the

completion of these projects

which will provide improved

road infrastructure into the

future,” Cr Taylor said.

Works related to the Flood

Recovery Program for 2020

flooding included more than

330km of gravel road treatments,

silt and material removal of

80,000m³, and more than 120

culvert repairs, including some

replacements across about 3400

locations.

Culvert repairs have been completed at Oakey

These works totalled more

than $30 million across the full

program, jointly funded by the

Australian Government and

Queensland Government under

the Disaster Recovery Funding

Arrangements.

Works most recently

completed include culverts and

floodways at Bourke Road,

Sandy Camp; Leslie Bridge

Road, North Branch; Carroll

Road at Hodgson Vale in the

southern areas and Cooyar-

Mount Binga Road, Cooyar and

Kooralgin-Gilla Road at Wutul in

the northern areas.

“Closing out the February

2020 Flood Recovery Works

Program means that our teams

can now turn all their attention

to the Flood Recovery Program

from the more recent flooding

events,” Cr Taylor said.

Where will we meet?

Cafes & Restaurants

$5

TUESDAY NIGHT

BURGER BOWLS

It’s back on again!

Other five-star results include:

• Undergraduate Student Support for Computing

and Information Systems,

• Undergraduate Student Support for Creative

Arts

• Postgraduate Student Support for Communications

• Postgraduate Teaching Quality for Communications

• Postgraduate Overall Educational Experience

for Computing and Information Systems.

$7

Every Tuesday.

Same format as always, and just as much fun.

Bring along a friend or two.

Enjoy a burger with your bowls, or have a burger while you watch the bowls in action

– either way it’s an inexpensive and fun couple of hours.

Burgers are ready from about 6, and bowls starts at 6.30. No experience necessary, so

come along and join a growing group of locals on the green.

We’ll supply the bowls, mats and jacks – all you need to bring is yourself,

some soft-soled shoes and an appetite for something new.

Great prizes and a raffle; and winners are drawn out of the hat.

Proudly sponsored by

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CROWS NEST

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Address 32 William Street

CROWS NEST

Phone 4698 1108

OPEN

7 days

Located 30 minutes north of Toowoomba, the newly

renovated Grand Old Crow Hotel still has that great

country style atmosphere. Enjoy a meal in the air

conditioned bistro. Being a family friendly hotel,

we have a great kids room with games to keep them

entertained. Want to stay for the night - we have 10 air

conditioned rooms for your convenience.

HIGHFIELDS

GOWRIE JUNCTION

Gowrie One Stop

Convenience Centre

Address 29 Old Homebush Road

(at the roundabout)

GOWRIE JUNCTION

Phone 4637 0076

OPEN Mon-Thurs 5.30am - 7pm

Fri

5.30am - 7.30pm

Sat-Sun 7am - 7pm

Takeaway food and meals, convenience groceries and

fuel. Check out the Gowrie Lazy Dinner Meal menu.

KINGSTHORPE

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Address Abbie Lane

10522 New England Highway

HIGHFIELDS

Phone 4615 5829

OPEN Tue-Fri 8am to 2pm

Sat 7am to 2pm

Sun 8am to 2pm

Our menu will tickle your taste buds. Come and

try the old favourites like our Eggs Benny and

mouthwatering steak burgers and ever changing

specials. With our selection of freshly prepared

cakes, slices and goodies, you’re sure to find

something you love.

The Cabinet Highfields

Address Plaza Circle

(near Highfields Discount Drugs)

HIGHFIELDS

Phone 4615 5099

OPEN Mon-Fri 8am to 3pm

Closed Sat-Sun

Mouth watering food, beautiful coffee and

friendly service!! Inside and outside dining.

Airconditioned. Family owned and run. Coffee,

housemade goodies, all day breakfast and lunch.

Gowrie Hotel Motor Inn

Address 6-12 Kingsthorpe Haden Road

KINGSTHORPE

Phone 4630 0277

OPEN

Lunch Mon-Sat 12 to 2pm

Dinner Mon-Sat 5.30 to 8pm

Pizza available all day Mon-Sun

Country style hotel offering great country

sized meals. Daily specials $12.50. Bookings

appreciated but walkins always endeavoured to

be accommodated.

Want your Cafe or Restaurant featured here? Contact Ann at the High Country Herald ~ 4615 4416



The old saying “oils

ain’t oils” should be

applied to our grain

harvesters or headers.

Just as oils are

different, so too are

headers and the internal

set-ups of these very

expensive machines.

Sure the basics are

there.

If it is twin rotor or

single plus the myriad

of other mechanical

differences in different

makes and models.

Even moving from

different cropping

options, little tweaks

or speed changes can

make a huge difference

Hay For Sale

RHODES GRASS BALE BARONS,

SMALL SQUARES, 4x4 ROUND

BALES & 6x4x3 LARGE SQUARES

AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

View what’s for sale at

www.toowoombahayfarm.com.au

or call 0429 097 152

10775 Warrego Highway,

Charlton

TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET

Harristown Saleyards, Monday, September 19, 2022

Next Cattle Sale, Monday, September 26, 2022

Yarding: 276 Change: +56

Rate improved across all classes of Cattle yarded.

• Best Bulls ex Gowrie Junction sold for 340c/kg to

return $3553

• Best Cows sold to 359c/kg with 80 cull Dairy

Cows ex Kandanga topping at $2007

• Heavy Heifers sold to $2327

• 2 Pens of Heavy Angus Cross Heifers sold for an

average of $2055

• Speckle Park Heifers A/C Les & Maria Ridge

Placid Hills sold for 576c/kg with the Steer

portion topping at 666c/kg

• South Devon Steers ex Linthorpe weighing

366kg returned $1903

• Cows & calves sold to $2500

# Bookings for next week recommended #

DESCRIPTION

Steers

Cows

Heavy Heifers

Bulls

Feeder Steers

Restocker Steers

Restocker Heifers

Weight

500-700kgs

520+kgs

>400kgs

>600kgs

400-500kgs

200-280kgs

200-280kgs

Range

c/kg

385-382

303-359

420-472

325-341

436-480

502-666

436-576

Bobby Calves

Average

c/kg

369

329

449

333

458

582

506

Change

c/kg

-22

+34

+20

+50

+13

+8

+42

Grass Eaters $570-$1240 Beef x Dairy $540-$700 Dairy $180-$390

Prime Pork $240

Prime Bacon

Light Sows

NIL

$295

Weaners $154

Pigs

in grain loss from under

the fronts or out the

back of the harvester,

calculated by using the

Bushel Plus drop tray

system.

The drop tray is

placed under various

points of the front or the

back of the operating

harvester, and can

certainly drag your

attention to the amount

of grain loss you are

incurring during crop

harvesting phase.

So with the investment

by GRDC

and other stakeholders

like Primary Sales and

Farmlink, there are two

Prime Light Bacon

Replacement Boars

Forward Stores

Suckers

NIL

NIL

$196

$88

Livestock, 429 South St, Toowoomba 07 4690 7777

Darren Hartwig - All enquiries 0428 736 470

Mick O’Keefe - Cattle 0409 621 019

Mark Gersekowski - Pigs/Calf/Cattle 0427 761 099

John Padman - Dairy Specialist 0417 802 543

Rural Products, 397 South St, Tmba 07 4636 8888

HIGH COUNTRY

FARMING

Header set-up cuts grain loss

FORUMS SCHEDULED ACROSS WESTERN DOWNS

By PAUL McINTOSH

Industry Development Agronomist - Northern region

For Pulse Australia and the Australian Herbicide

Resistance Initiative

scheduled Harvester to get improvements in harvesting at 55 tonnes

Set-Up Workshops for efficiency and output per hour with a 0.4

Queensland this year. from your harvesting percent grain loss (yes

Expert presenters, operations.

zero point four) at a 92

and they really are Ben will also discuss per cent engine load. A

expert presenters from the prevention of huge improvement and

my experience with harvester fires and the a very happy farmer.

them, will be present on calibrating of harvest That is the high

the day with Ben White technology.

calibre of these gentlemen

from Kondinon, Brett Brett talks about

visiting our

Asphar from Seed a situation where region to be talking

Terminator and Peter the property owner and explaining these

Broley from Primary contacted him about harvester settings

Sales among the his non performing and calibrations on

instructors. A hands-on harvesters and large two Western Downs

WA field day with these amount of grain loss. properties of Southern

gentlemen in 2021, Brett examined Queensland.

drew big crowds of them personally and First morning is at

farmers along with their explained about rotor Alex and Ali Nixon’s

Harvesters ready to be checked at a past

machinery operators to speed and the moving “Jay Dee” property at

Queensland Harvester Forum

see what tweaks and of the concave position Drillham on Tuesday, Wednesday, Septembe efficient and effective either of these free and

twerks can be done to plus adding some extra September 27, 28.

harvesting operation, catered mornings on

a header by discussing spike rasp bars.

The second morning It really is a not to be without leaving large the Western Downs by

preventable harvest This internally revamped

Case har-

farms at “Enarra”, our tremendous grain ground.

566 198 for the QR

is at the Coggan Family missed morning with amounts of grain on the texting myself on 0429

losses, measuring

those losses and ways vester went off merrily Inglestone, on the crops awaiting your Please register for register code.

Fireweed spotted in Highfields

After finding fireweed on her Kleinton property,

Verna Hall wants other landowners to be

aware of the noxious weed.

Fireweed is an introduced weed that competes

strongly with pasture species and is toxic to livestock.

The introduced species causes illness, slow

growth, poor conditioning of cattle and can result

in death.

Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, fireweed is

classified as a Category 3 restricted invasive plant.

The Act requires everyone to take all reasonable

and practical steps to minimise the risks as-

SALE REPORT

Saturday, September 17

Rocky Dip Yards CROWS NEST

In a larger yarding of cattle, Droughtmaster

steers sold to $1680 to $1620.

Droughtmaster steer calves sold to $1440.

Blonde heifer calves sold to $1410 and

$1340. Plain condition Euro x steers

made $1490. Brangus steer calves sold

to $1390, thirteen in the pen and a pen of

Euro steer calves made $1430.

Next Sale:

Sat, October 1 – 10am

Rocky Dip Yards Crows Nest

Early bookings:

5 Droughtmaster steer calves 8mths

5 Grass eater calves

1 Well-bred Droughtmaster bull, 2yo

– ready to go!

For more info, Ph Rick 0428 879 531

Don’t forget we sell at Dalby every Wednesday

with Fitzgerald Livestock

For updates, watch for our email

Thursday night.

If not on our email list, let us know.

If you have cattle, book early for advertising

WANTED TO LEASE

Country to run 100+ steers

BUYING ALL TYPES OF CATTLE

Mobile: 0428 879 531

Fax: 4698 2580

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Your local agent

sociated with invasive plants under their control.

Ms Hall said she and her husband had found

a few plants on their property and promptly removed

it.

“This is the first year we have seen fireweed in

the region.

“While we found it on our property, we also noticed

it on the verges of public roads like Kleinton

Road and O’Brien Road,” she said.

Fireweed is a short-lived perennial with bright

yellow flowers with 13 petals and look similar to

daisies.

Toowoomba Regional Council Community and

Environment portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon

said the council was aware that there was fireweed

being spread about.

“After the rain we had earlier this year there are

a lot of weeds on the go at the moment,” Cr Mc-

Mahon said.

“It is often spread by large trucks transporting

agricultural equipment and we are aware that there

is some fireweed around at the moment.

“If it’s on privately own land, landowners do

have a biosecurity obligation which isn’t onerous

to eradicate the weed.

“The Toowoomba Region is a very large area

and we do have targeted areas every year where

we check for biosecurity and surveillance.

"But certainly we do have officers who can

spray large amounts of weeds on council owned

land but it is restrained by timing and budgets.

“If there is a large outbreak on public land,

reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale

Sale Date: September 19, 2022 – 276 yarded

Numbers increased this week with a larger number

of dairy cows on offer. No heavy steers were penned

while the balance of the yarding was made up of

trade and feeder types. Lightweight weaners on offer

sold to slightly better rates as did selective feeder

types. Restockers were again keen to purchase as

the warmer weather starts to approach. Lightweight

Brahman x cow’s & calves sold to $2,500/unit.

reporting on Dalby Cattle Sale

Sale Date: September 21, 2022 – 4434 yarded

Dalby’s sale numbers increased this week after last

weeks yarding was affected by the recent rain. With

a stronger buyer panel in attendance the prices

remained firm to slightly better depending on type and

condition. Competition was strong on feeder types

and restocker paddock cattle with trade feeder steers

selling to 640.2c. yearling Santa bulls topped the sale

selling to 398.2c. Export prices remained fully firm with

some better runs of cattle on offer. With the interstate

buyers in attendance it was a strong sale overall.

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Fireweed on Kleinton Road near Highfields

State Secondary College

please let the council know by calling the customer

service line.”

If you see fireweed on public or council-owned

land, contact TRC customer service by calling 131

872. - Sean White

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Highfields Eagles under 17 champions

After being undefeated all season, the Highfields

Eagles under 17 girls came away with the

premiership at the Toowoomba Junior Rugby

League grand final.

Up against Brothers at the Clive Berghoffer stadium

on Saturday, September 17, the Eagles were

victorious with the final scoreboard showing a

convincing win 60 to 10 win.

Having played Brothers twice through the season,

the Eagles knew their opponents were going

to come out with the determination needed to secure

a win.

Within the first two minutes, Eagles powerhouse

running prop Libby Dunn crossed the line,

starting off the team’s try succession.

Brothers fought back to score a try but that did

not deter the Highfields Eagles.

The Eagles had a lot of forward momentum

largely due to second rower Charlotte Morcom

who continued to impress both in attack and defence.

Maintaining strong possession of the ball allowed

Highfields star centre Reyna Core to come

away with another hat trick of tries for the season.

The Zellar sisters provided fierce defence to

keep Brothers away from the line while Katy Collie

dived over the line after a sneaky pass was sent

her way.

Player of the match was awarded to Eagles half

back Sienna Norris who herself scored a handful

of tries and kicked conversions.

Coach Wayne Collie said the girls’ ability to

work as a team and play for each other made them

unstoppable and would go down in TJRL history.

For most of the girls this was their third grand

final win.

“The bond that they have formed as a group

from under 14s was clearly evident on the field on

that weekend.

“It’s easy to coach such a talented team. Getting

the girls together for training was hard so what

you see on the field is purely talent.

“The girls stuck to our basic game plans and set

plays which showed at the grand final and on the

scoreboard.

“We struggled for numbers throughout the season

and were assisted by the under 15s.

"Our older girls are great role models for the

15s and having them play together will make sure

Highfields girls footy remains strong in the future,”

coach Collie said

Highfields Eagles half back

Sienna Norris player of the

match award presented by

Blake Mara

Highfields Eagles under 19 player of the match

in the Toowoomba Rugby League grand final

against Gatton Hawks was Chad Lebsanft who

played outstanding games throughout the finals

series and was a major part of the Eagles’ success.

With players down and out in key positions,

Chad stepped up and took some hard rucks up

the middle to give the forwards a break at crucial

times of the game.

His leadership lifted the team and along with

scoring a try of his own. He made some great

tackles and kicked three goals scoring a total of 10

points for the team in the grand final.

Blake Appo was player of the match in reserve

grade.

Blake has that star quality which certainly

shone in the grand final against Clifton Wattles.

Scoring two superb tries and making countless

try saving tackles, Blake help the Eagles lift to another

level.

His several line breaks and second phase play

had the opposition second guessing their game.

With his A grade experience, he played a major

role in guiding Highfields to a great premiership

win.

RHS - SQUARE - GALV

LENS LENGTH SIZE

LEN/$

100 - 6.5M - 20X20X1.6 - $20

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X1.6 - $25

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.0 - $30

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X2.5 - $37

100 - 6.5M - 25X25X3.0 - $44

64 - 8.0M - 40X40X2.5 - $80

64 - 8.0M - 40X40X3.0 - $90

64 - 8.0M - 50X50X1.6 - $65

64 - 8.0M - 50X50X2.0 - $80

49 - 8.0M - 50X50X3.0 - $120

30 - 8.0M - 75X75X3.0 - $185

25 - 8.0M - 75X75X4.0 - $240

20 - 8.0M - 100X100X3.0 - $250

16 - 8.0M - 100X100X4.0 - $320

RHS - RECTANGLE - GALV

96 - 8M - 50X25X2.0 - $60

30 - 8M - 100X50X2.5 - $170

32 - 6M - 100X50X3.0 - $140

PAINTED - RHS

36 - 8M - 125X125X4.0 - $220

60 - 8M - 100X100X2.5 - $140

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Highfields Eagles under 17 girls celebrate their win in the grand final

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37 - 65NB - 3.6MM - $140

37 - 65NB - 4.5MM - $170

19 - 80NB - 4.0MM - $180

19 - 80NB - 5.0MM - $220

19 - 100NB - 4.5MM - $260

PIPE - GALV - 6.5M

61 - 32NB - 3.2MM - $70

37 - 50NB - 3.6MM - $100

19 - 80NB - 4.0MM - $190

19 - 100NB - 4.5MM - $270

LENS

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CATTLE RAIL - GALV

SIZE

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EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT

EUMUNDI

MARKETS

Crow Nest Local

Ambulance

BUS TRIP

Eumundi Markets

Saturday, October 15

Departing Crows Nest Swimming Pool 6.30am

Hampton pick up available

Cost $70 p/p – Over 600 stalls

Bookings phone Rita 0428 308 366

GARDEN OPEN

Includes Bromelaids, succulents and other

hardy plants. Fact sheets and advice

OPEN TO END OF NOVEMBER

Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

EADIES IRIS AND DAYLILYS

33 Hartwig St, Goombungee ~ Ph 4696 5044

Highfields Branch

ARE YOU INTERESTED

IN BEING INVOLVED IN

THE COMMUNITY

Second Monday at 9.30am

Lutheran Church Hall

New England Highway, Highfields

Second Tuesday at 6.00pm

Highfields Tavern

Contact:

highfieldsqcwabranch@gmail.com

– ALL WELCOME –

Cabarlah Hall

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 8

1pm

Doors open 11.30am

$10 entry includes one sheet of cent sale

tickets, lucky door entry and afternoon tea!

We Care - a Legacy of Christopher Robert

Geraghty Inc.

is a non-profit organisation founded to assist

children from conception to twenty five years of

age with a terminal illness and provide

assistance to their families and carers.

For further information or to see how you can

help with this worthy cause, please contact

Catherine Iseppi on (07) 4696 9141 or

cath.iseppi@bigpond.com - Incorporation No: 1A54755

EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT

Kross Kut Records presents a

Country Music Showcase

Ken ‘Chainsaw’ Lindsay

Lindsay Waddington

and Lynchburg

GOWRIE LITTLE PLAIN HALL

OCTOBER 8, 2022

7.30pm $20 Supper, Raffles, Lucky Door

Bookings Phone Shirley 4630 4384

Rome St

Church of Christ

ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

TAX

ACCOUNTANT

• Small Business Tax, Accounting, and Advice

• Personal Income Tax Returns

• Bookkeeping

Tax & Accounting Services

Allen Caswell

You are invited to attend a series of

thought-provoking Bible lessons by speakers

Sam Wilcutt from the USA and Glen Tattersall

from Tasmania.

All are welcome at no cost.

49 Rome St Newtown Toowoomba

FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 to 9

Jesus the light has come into a dark world

9:30am

Morning tea 10.30am

The truth shall set you free 11:15am

Lunch 12.00pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

The church, God’s eternal purpose 7.30pm

Supper afterward

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Morning tea at 10.00am

Why are there so many churches? 11:00am

Lunch 12.00pm

The church as God’s family 1:30pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Choosing to be saved 9:30am

Morning tea 10.30am

From hopelessness to heaven 11:15am

Lunch 12.00pm

There are perhaps no sadder words in the

English language than despair and hopeless,

but on the contrary, there is no more

empowering word than hope, come and hear

great messages from God’s word that will

give hope and reassurance in an increasingly

troubled world.

All are welcome, we look forward to meeting

you there.

P: 4596 3061

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

BUY - SWAP - SELL

FOR SALE

Black timber

extendable table

with 6 strong timber

chairs, cane inserts.

– Perfect condition –

$1,500

Ph: 0475 555 401

2009 HOLDEN COLORADO

4cyl turbo diesel - 4WD

$22,000

• Air

• Manual

• Good condition

• Towbar

• Bullbar

• 69,811kms approx

• 6 months rego

Phone 4698 1625

(At night - after 7pm)

ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

Small installations and

electrical repairs

Phone John 0449 908 487

Licence: 74180

PUBLIC NOTICES

CONSTRUCTION WORKS

NOTIFICATION

Newlands Civil Construction (Newlands Group)

have been engaged by Toowoomba Regional

Council to construct the new Highfields Trunk

Water Main. The Water Main is located within

the northern lane of Cawdor Road, eastern

lane of Kratzke Road and part of the Mitchell

Road slip lane in Highfields.

With weather permitting, a temporary road

closure will be in place from 6am Monday 26th

September to 6pm Saturday 1st October along

the New England Highway to 50m west of the

7/11 Service Station (works will be undertaken

from 6:30am to 6pm during this period). Where

possible, the affected zone will be reduced to

allow vehicle access to the 7/11 Service Station,

with speed restrictions in place to ensure

the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and our

workers.

We ask motorists to please use an alternate

route during this period and allow additional

travel time to their journeys. Newlands will

monitor noise and dust onsite and will make

every effort to limit the disruption to residents.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL

GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

9.30am - Crows Nest CWA Hall

Clients, volunteers and general public welcome

Morning tea to follow catered by Crows Nest CWA

Our Service is supported by the Australian

Government Department of Social Services

Visit the DSS website www.dss.gov.au

for more information

BUY - SWAP - SELL

GARAGE SALES

CROWS

NEST

Holland Wines

89 Pierces Creek Rd

SATURDAY

and SUNDAY

October 1-2

8am to 4pm

• Tables • Chairs

• Crockery

• Asstd biscuit tins

• Display unit

• Fridge • Spray unit

• Bric-a-brac

• Garden pots

• Shop gift items

including jewellery

0408 172 387

PUBLIC NOTICES

Anduramba Hall

Annual General Meeting

Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 3pm

All welcome

0478 175 416

FOR SALE: 4 piece veneer

bedroom suite, good

condition, 3 wardrobes,

duchess with 3 drawers

each side Only $100

4632 1821.

FOR SALE: Veneer

DVD holder, 2-door

double sided, holds 190

dvds, good condition.

Height 120cm or 47”.

Asking $60 4632 1821.

FOR SALE: Wood

chipper - Hayes brand.

3pl. $700 ono. Phone

4698 1625 after 7pm at

night.

PETS and

PET SERVICES

HORSE

RUG

REPAIRS

DOG RUGS

FROM $15

Crows Nest

0468 993 886

(no texts please)

PLASTERER

PLASTERER

LOCAL - RELIABLE

Call Gary 0418 733 749

QBCC No: 1002151

WANTED

WANTED

• Tractors

• Farm machinery

• Earth moving

equipment

• Cherry pickers

Dead or alive!

Cash paid!

0423 204 218

Like us on Facebook

Open

10am-4pm

Daily

Worship Times

Call 4615 4416

to advertise your service times here

Billy Tea & Damper

Ambulance & Fire Museums

Mini-Train last Sunday of the month

Home of the Big Cow

Run entirely by

4696 6309 Volunteers

73 Wirraglen Road, HIGHFIELDS

www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au

September 27 Brendan Lowry

If your name is listed here,

you are entitled to receive

a Heritage Bank birthday

gift pack on presentation

of this coupon at Heritage

Bank in either Highfields

or Crows Nest. To register

a birthday, send the name,

phone number and birth date to

High Country Herald,

PO Box 242, Highfields or email


ST ANNE’S HIGHFIELDS

“Offering services online and in person”.

Holy Eucharist: Sun 8:30am

Community Morning Prayer: Wed 9am

Baptisms welcome!

26 Highfields Road,

Melissa Conway

Assistant Minister

Phone 0411 255 072

anglicanhighfields.org.au

Christ Lutheran Church

New England Highway, Highfields

WORSHIP

HIGHFIELDS

October 2

4.00pm

Rev Dylan Miegel 0404 067 454

Barry Darr 0428 958 555

Worship Times:

St George’s Crows Nest every Sunday

at 8.30 a.m

St Mark’s Goombungee

1st & 3rd 5pm and 5th Sunday 4pm

Barry 0409 874 147 Denise 0419 736 493

HIGHFIELDS

CHURCH OF CHRIST

A WELCOMING PLACE

SUNDAY SERVICES

TIMES

9:30am and 5:00pm

6 Highfields Rd – Ph: 0408 304 776

Email: matt@highfieldschurch.org

Church of Christ

Pre-denominational

Meeting at 49 Rome Street,

Newtown

Sunday Worship 9.30am, Bible Class 11.00am

Listen to 102.7 FM each Sunday – 8pm

Let the Bible Speak

Free DVDs many interesting Bible topics

Contact 4630 7315 – All welcome

Email: fgljpayne@yahoo.com.au

Sunday Service:

Sunday Mornings @ 9am

55 Highfields rd.

Rev. Marius Kruger

0447 161 457

come as you are


ANTENNA SERVICES

Commmercial &

Residential Service

Specialist

HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA

& SURR0UNDS

• Digital Antenna Installations • Satellite Installations

• Phone & Data points • Home Theatre

• Indoor & Outdoor Speakers

Call Pat NOW for a FREE Quote

0417 751 828

ANTENNAS SERVICES

BLINDS and CURTAINS

BLIND CLEANING & REPAIRS

Cleaned with ultrasonic technology

Plus On Site Curtain Cleaning

Cleaned where they hang

Curtains, Drapes, Valances, Romans,

Pelmets, Lounge and Mattress Cleaning

HOUSEHOLD M0ULD REMOVAL

BLINDS and SECURITY

SHELLEY’S BLINDS & SECURITY

YOUR HOME - YOUR WAY - YOUR BUDGET

Contact BERNIE

Freecall: 1800 809 826

Mobile: 0409 496 341

www.shelleysglass.com.au

TRADES & SERVICES

THIS WEEK’S

Star of the Show!!

We supply

and install

new blinds

Reasonable

Rates

Free Quote:

Call Andrew

0417 634 467

• Security doors

• Grills

• Timber blinds

• Verticals

QBSA 521346

Serving Toowoomba and the

Downs since 1992

BOBCAT SERVICES

DRILLING SERVICES

WATER BORES

• Stock & Domestic • Irrigation

• Exploration • Local Diviner

Call

Steve Gillett

0419 955 412

Weekly

Trades & Services

advertising from

$210 per 6 week block

CHRIS GILL

0418 716 883

TRUCK & DOG HIRE

5T EXCAVATOR

COMBO HIRE

ROCK RETAINING

WALL CONSTRUCTION

Hampton

Email: info@gillcodrilling.com.au

Web: gillcodrilling.com.au

Call

4615 4416

to book

BUILDER

CHRIS BISHOP

QBSA Lic # 73683

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE

DOMESTIC

COMMERCIAL

SHOP FITTINGS

0428 526 701

4698 7268

Call Paul Schriek

M: 0437 343 877

• Renovations

• Repairs & Maintenance

• Bathrooms

BUILDER

BUILDER

• Decks

• Pergolas

• Built-in Wardrobes

E: paul_windamere@bigpond.com

9 Werribee Drive, Highfields

No job

too small

• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

• CONTRACT CARPENTRY • MAINTENANCE

0431 162 535

kyle@kylefienbuilders.com.au

QBCC 15038578

CABINET MAKER

QBCC

1133363

Local Cabinet Maker with over

15 years experience

CUSTOM KITCHENS, VANITIES,

LAUNDRIES & WARDROBES

Contact: Peter

0423 282 735

peter@ekt.net.au

COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES

• IT Support - Home and business

• Computer systems with in-built data protection

• Disaster recovery planing •Virus/malware removal

• Data Recovery • IT equipment/supplies

Ph 4696 8414 - 0400 882 895

itsupport@downstech.com.au

www.downstech.com.au


COMPUTING SERVICES

CONCRETING

KEN THE

CONCRETOR

ABN 90 994 562 585

Specialising in:

• Shed Slabs

• Stencil driveways & paths

• Exposed aggregate

• Plain concrete

QBSA

72638

Ken Cox

0419 718 841

A/H 4698 1118

CONCRETING

On the Job Concrete Mixing

PTY LTD

Small volume specialist

Now offering: supply,

lay and finishing

services

0477 460 006

info@onthejobconcretemixing.com

www.onthejobconcretemixing.com

QBCC Lic 25264

Find us on

DECKS and PATIOS

•Outdoor areas

• Metal fabrication

• Sheds - carports - garages

• Insulated roofs

• Glass rooms

JIM ELDRIDGE

Building Contractors

0418 729 438

4634 8959

Fax 4634 5537

QBCC 107 99 47

ACN 115 429 199

1/5 Tradewinds CT

Toowoomba

DRILLING SERVICES

WATER

BORES

• Stock, Domestic

and Irrigation bores

• Licensed driller

Alan – 0437 769 985

Czisodrilling@hotmail.com

DRILLING SERVICES

• LOCAL DIVINER AVAILABLE

• LICENSED DRILLER

• COMPETITIVE RATES

Chris 0427 922 727

Carol 0409 922 728

Also Listed in our online directory

www.highcountrynews.com.au

I COME TO YOU

On-Site since 1999

PC Service & Repair

Mob: 0402 017 396

ABN: 44 311 399 699

Web: www.aspirecomputing.com.au

Email: info@aspirecomputing.com.au

DRILLING SERVICES

WATER BORES

• Stock & Domestic • Irrigation

• Exploration • Local Diviner

Call

Steve Gillett

0419 955 412 Hampton

Email: info@gillcodrilling.com.au

Web: gillcodrilling.com.au

EARTHMOVING

SUNSET

EARTHMOVING

EST. 1986 CROWS NEST

Site Works, Desilting Dams, Land Clearing

Franna Crane, Road Construction

DOZERS : GRADERS : EXCAVATORS

TIPPERS : BOBCATS : ROLLERS

DOUG. 0418 716 725

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FENCING

FENCING

RADKEKO Pty Ltd

THE TRAVELLING FENCER

0409 308 626

ABN 83 155 199 821

HANDYMAN & CLEANING

maintenance

& cleaning

services

• Handyman Service

• Window Cleaning

• Carpet Cleaning

• High Pressure Water Cleaning

• Lawns & Gardening

0429 500 840

Over 35 Years Experience

HANDYMAN & GARDENING

HOME MAINTENANCE

DELIVERING RESULTS

SERVICES

• Handyman

• Cylinder mowing

• Lawn mower service

& repair

• Garden edge

kerbing

• Gardening

• Landscaping

• Fencing (domestic)

• Mini excavator

P: 0437 300 794 E: baydos80@gmail.com

HANDYMAN and PAINTER

4698 7282

LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES

Ph: (07) 4696 9111

Mob: 0427 135 899

Fax: (07) 4596 3019

LANDSCAPE and PAVING

Popey’s

Landscaping & Paving

QBSA 700205

All aspects of landscaping

including Retaining Walls

• sandstone • block • timber

Paving - Garden Creation

Suppliers of all

your landscaping

needs

4 Darian Street

Highfields

Industrial Estate

Mobile: 0417 709 846


TRADES & SERVICES

MOWING and MAINTENANCE

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE

LAWN CUT

YARD CLEANING

Free Quotes!

Call Gary

0409 268 832

MOWING & MAINTENANCE

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Mowing | Edging | Hedge Trimming

Weed Control | Green Waste Removal

Lawn Fertilisation | Yard Cleaning

CALL CRAIG - 0458 419 754

MOWING and YARD MAINTENANCE

MOWING & YARD MAINTENANCE

Slashing and

Acreage Mowing

Free quotes

No travel charges within 10km Highfields PO

– Discount for regular services –

Licenced spraying, post hole digging and

mobile sawmill available

Ken 0429 720 307

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

QBCC Lic: 726298

PAINTER

PAINTING & DECORATING

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

Email:

yatesrd67@gmail.com

PAINTER

L Thorpe

Painting Contractors

Local family business Free Quotes

Quality at a reasonable price

Residential Commercial

Renovations Fences

Roofs Insurance

Specialised feature coatings

P: 0427 965 089

E: lthorpepainting@bigpond.com

A: 22 William St, Goombungee, Q. 4354

PLUMBING SERVICES

flanagan

plumbing

35

YEARS

EXPERIENCE

REPAINTS

INTERIOR

EXTERIOR

DOMESTIC

NEW HOMES

COMMERCIAL

ROOF PAINTING

PRESSURE CLEANING

ALL TEXTURE COATINGS

No job

too small

QBCC: 58406

Pest Management Lic: pmt-0-1877

• All pest treatments: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Termites

• Timber Pest Inspections • Rodents

Call for a competitive quote

Call Bob 0428 478 389

Email: thegarners10@bigpond.com

QBCC 79716

service Servicing Toowoomba,

Local Plumber

Highfields and

surrounding areas

PO Box 200, Toowoomba, Q. 4350

Paul 0418 717 321

fpservice@bigpond.com

This spot

could be yours

from just

$35 a week

Phone

4615 4416

SEPTIC SERVICES

LIQUID WASTE SERVICES

Septic Tanks • Grease Traps • Portaloos

Sludge • Spills • Waste Water

Emergencies • EPA Licensed

CALL 4633 0088

SEPTIC SERVICES

No 1 in No 2

business

We can provide a number

of sewerage and septic

tank services

• Cleaning septic tanks • Pump outs

• Grey Water • Grease Traps

Ph: 4637 0130

E: info@shrekseptic.com.au

ABN: 36 686 966 533

W: www.shreksepticservices.com.au

SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION

SAVING YOU ENERGY AND

BRIGHTENING YOUR DAY

The Solatube Brighten Up series will

give you plenty of light without the

heat, plus many beautiful diffusers to

choose from to match your décor.

Australian owned and manufactured

in both Australia and USA, meeting

the highest international quality

standards.

*Mention this ad and get

$50 off each skylight

P: 1800 994 499

E: info@ladyontheroof.com.au

Also Listed in our online directory

www.highcountrynews.com.au

SOLATUBE

the most advanced

series on the market

TANK CLEANING SERVICES

Ph 0429 130 133

TANK CLEANING SERVICES

Over

35 year’s

experience

TILING

PAUL FINN – Mob: 0418 982 718

Email: bearfinn@bigpond.net.au

TREE SERVICES

PHONE

4635 9199

TYRES and BATTERIES

10 Charlotte Street, Crows Nest Qld 4355

07 4698 1209

QBSA 060609

All work

fully

guaranteed

Ceramic Tiling Wit Style

TYRES, BATTERIES and SUSPENSION

HIGHFIELDS

TYRE & BATTERY

Tyres • Batteries • • Wheel Alignments • Rims

On farm service • Road side assistance • Fleet work

Brakes & Suspension • After hours service: 0427 022 332

2/2 Darian St, Meringandan • 4696 9410

crowsnesttyres@gmail.com

Crows Nest agency for HIGH COUNTRY HERALD

YOUR BUSINESS CAN BE

FEATURED HERE

Contact Ann 4615 4416 for details

Footy Tipping

2022

1. Panthers 42

2. Sharks 38

3. Cowboys 36

4. Eels 34

5. Storm 32

6. Roosters 32

7. Rabbitohs 30

8. Raiders 30

2022 LADDER

9. Broncos 28

10. Dragons 26

11. Sea Eagles 20

12. Bulldogs 16

13. Titans 14

14. Knights 14

15. Warriors 14

16. Tigers 10

GRAND FINAL

• SUNDAY

6.30pm

Panthers vs Eels

Peter Kennedy

Ph: 4634 9911

Finals Week 3

score 1

Progressive

score 141

PANTHERS

Ross and Marnie

THE FISHBONE

HIGHFIELDS

Seafood Takeaway

Ph: 4696 8240

Finals Week 3

PANTHERS score 1

Progressive

score 131

Michael Zuyderwyk

Highfields Discount Drugs

Ph: 4615 5600

PANTHERS

Finals Week 3

score 1

Progressive

score 148

Andrew Hinton

BLUE MOUNTAIN

HOTEL

Ph: 4632 3258

Finals Week 3

EELS score 1

Progressive

score 112

Tim Wicks

Black Toyota

Ph: 4691 1033

PANTHERS

Finals Week 3

score 1

Progressive

score 139

RESULTS

Finals Week 3

Eels 24 d. Cowboys 20

Panthers 32 d. Rabbitohs 12

Barry Robinson

Crows

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Ph: 4698 1301

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Chris Brameld

Highfields Police Ph: 4698 1108

EELS

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SPORT

TOOWOOMBA CITY MEN'S: September

21 - 12.30pm: Wednesday social. Self or club selected

triples over 20 ends. Green fee $15 includes afternoon

tea. Names in by 11.45am please. Bar roster

Jim Cosgrove. Office roster Rick Vosper.

September 23 - 9am. Friday social. Open triples

format. Everyone welcome. Green fee $15 includes

light refreshments. Be there or names in 8.30am.

September 25 - 12.30pm: Prostate Cancer Awareness

Day. Three-bowl triples, mixed or otherwise. 18

ends of play. Green fee $15. Raffles and prizes on

the day with nibbles after the game. Names or teams

on the board please. Bar roster B. Humphrey. Greenkeeping

roster BJ King.

September 27 - 1pm - 3pm. Coaching/practice/

roll-ups. All members are invited to come along and

seek to improve their game. Club coaches are available

to help.

Competition call: 2022 club championship

matches drawn for play. September 21 - 12.30pm:

Men's pairs B. Humphrey and A. Watkins v. W. Mc-

Millan and H. Shepstone, M. Bianchi and J. Stevenson

v. R. Zimmerle and J. Cosgrove (sub).

September 23 - 9am: Ladies B grade singles J.

Mackenzie v. M. Rasmussen (Marker K. Ryan).

Results of play: Wednesday social Dianna Zeller,

Bob Mar and Dudley Clark. Friday social not played

due to rain.

Sunday two-bowl triples had a good roll-up with

10 teams competing on a beautiful spring afternoon.

The winners of the GYG vouchers (drawn out of the

hat) were Col Otto, Col Bowman and Don Davis.

2022 club championship results - Men's fours D.

Lucas, R. Griffin (sub), W. McMillan and A. Watkins

d. S. Hazzard, J. Cosgrove, P. Harrington and

J. Moulden (sub). Mixed pairs R. Zimmerle and

C. Lippi d. L. Marshall and J. Fisher. Mens pairs J.

Fisher and Grant Smith d. W. Tedford and J. Phillips

(sub.)

Please look at your travel plans and use the away

board if you know you will be unavailable for play.

- Mick Bianchi

CROWS NEST: September 21 - Social bowls

was called off because of the threat of unreliable

weather. Intraclub matches: October 1 - Final club

fours Stephen Emmerton, Bevan Wingett, Lachlan

Barnes and John Michelmore v. John Fowler, Ray

Weis, Daryl Fraser and Paul McEwan.

October 2 - 10.30 start. Final club triples Stephen

Emmerton, Daryl Fraser and Paul McEwan v. John

Fowler, Lachlan Barnes and Dave Allen (sub Howard

Cornwell.) Join the Thrifty Thursday group each

week. It’s a good couple of hour’s fun and you’ll

always be welcome. Contact Jenni 0417 797 449

before noon.

September 18 - Peadon Rural afternoon winners

Shane Case, Annie MacDonald and Howard Cornwell,

runners-up Paul McEwan, Keith Melit and

John Michelmore. Many thanks to Peadon Rural for

sponsoring an enjoyable afternoon.

October 2 - Mixed social bowls. October 5 - Burstows

Funerals afternoon. October 9 - Advertiser

Shield. October 16 - Crows Nest Buffalo Lodge

Day. 2022-23 annual subscriptions are now due.

October 9 - 9.30am. Management committee

meeting. New members and visitors are welcome at

Crows Nest - contact Gary Baker bakescrowsnest@

live.com.au or 4698 2197 or log onto www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au.

If you’re new in town, or passing through, and

looking for a friendly game on a Wednesday or Sunday

afternoon, phone 4698 1450 before midday to

get your name in. - Gary Baker

NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: Congratulations

S. McManus and L. Weir, 2022 winners

of the DDLBA pairs championship.

September 21 - Results consistency singles C.

Benson d. H. Gscheidle, A. Jones wof T. Thomas, J.

Pauli wof K. Weir, double forfeit P. Graham and K.

Lavender. Competition call on or before September

28 - A grade singles P. Graham vs L. Mott. B

grade singles final H. Gscheidle vs Y. McErlean.

Consistency singles L. Weir vs S. Connors. Markers

A. Jones, J. Pauli, J. Mitchell. Umpire tba.

No competition called for October 5.Nominations

for the following to A. Jones by their closing date

would be appreciated. Drayton classic pairs on

October 5-6 - Nominations close September 28

. DDLBA championship triples October 8-9 at

Toowoomba Bowls Club and Pittsworth fundraiser

on October 13 - Nominations for both events close

on October 5. DDLBA novice singles on October

15-16, to be played at West/Club Toowoomba -

Nominations close on October 8.

Rescheduled Toowoomba Springtime Gala now

October 21. Notice of meeting to be held at the

North Toowoomba Bowls Club on Monday, October

3, at 2p.m. has been distributed to all members. Your

attendance is important and for those who are unable

to attend, proxy voting forms are available at the

club. - Margaret Graham

DDLBA: Congratulations to Julia Brownie, West

Toowoomba, and Zoe Stewart, North Toowoomba,

who have been selected to play in the upcoming

Queensland North vs South Challenge Match at Suburban

B.C. in Townsville on the weekend of October

29-30. Well done on your selection, good bowling

to you both. October 8-9 - DDLBA championship

triples set down for play at Toowoomba Club.

Winners DDLBA championship pairs played last

weekend at North Toowoomba S. McManus and L.

Weir, North Toowoomba, runners-up L. McCleary

and M. Wheaton, Drayton, equal third P. Talbot and

M. Hughes, Pittsworth, and T. Foster and I. Brumpton,

Drayton.

A great win for the Downs District Drayton team

at the group 2 pennant play-off held at the weekend

between Drayton and Algester, Cunningham District.

Downs District now go on to the State finals

on November 5-6 at Club Tweed on the Gold Coast.

Well done ladies - a great effort. - Joyce McGeorge

DDLBA veteran fours

ABOVE: Winners of the 2022 DDLBA veteran

fours Rae Volp, Kay Hewitt and Jackie Maxim,

West Toowoomba Club. Absent Beryl Jurgs

West Toowoomba president Yvett Sternberg

with runners-up in the 2022 DDLBA veteran

fours Brenda Shea, Betty Williams, Del

Clarke and Pat Graham, North Toowoomba

Club, and DDLBA president Margaret Morris

DDLBA championship pairs winners Letitia Weir

and Susan McManus, North Toowoomba

DDLBA championship pairs runners-up Liz

McCleary and Marilyn Wheaton, Drayton

CROWS NEST: September 21 - Afternoon

social bowls was called off because of the threat

of unreliable weather in the afternoon. 2021-22

intraclub match called for Saturday.

October 1 - Final of Club Fours: Stephen

Emmerton, Bevan Wingett, Lachlan Barnes and

John Michelmore v. John Fowler, Ray Weis, Daryl

Fraser and Paul McEwan.

2021-22 intraclub match called for Sunday 02

October (10.30 start): Final of Club Triples - Stephen

Emmerton, Daryl Fraser and Paul McEwan vs John

Fowler, Lachlan Barnes and Dave Allen (sub -

Howard Cornwell).

The weather is gradually on the improve, so why

not join the Thrifty Thursday group each week. It’s

a good couple of hour’s fun and you’ll always be

welcome.

September 18 - Peadon Rural afternoon was

won by Shane Case, Annie MacDonald and Howard

Cornwell. Paul McEwan, Keith Melit and John

Michelmore claimed runners-up. Many thanks to

Peadon Rural for sponsoring an enjoyable afternoon

on the green. Much appreciated folks.

Coming events: Sunday, October 1 - mixed social

bowls; Wednesday, October 5 - Burstows Funerals

Afternoon, Sunday, October 9 - Advertiser Shield.

Sunday, October16 - Crows Nest Buffalo Lodge

Day.

2022-23 annual subscriptions are due by the end

of this month, so you’re welcome to renew asap to

maintain continuity of membership.

The next management committee meeting is

scheduled for Sunday, October 9, starting at 9.30am.

Remember, new members and visitors are always

welcome at Crow’s Nest - feel free to get in touch

with Gary Baker on bakescrowsnest@live.com.

au or on 4698 2197. Or, you could log onto our

website at www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au

Crows Nest Bowls Club - New members welcome!

Whether you’re an old hand at the game or someone

who’s never picked up a bowl before in his or her life,

you’re absolutely welcome at the Crows Nest Bowls

Club. Visit www.crowsnestqldbowlsclub.com.au

to learn more about us. If you’re new in town, or

just passing through and looking for a friendly game

on any Wednesday or Sunday afternoon in future,

simply ring the club on 4698 1450 before midday

to get your name in on time. If you feel like a game

on Thrifty Thursdays, contact Jenni on 0417 797 449

before noon to book a spot. You’re sure to be greeted

with a smile. GottaLoveBowls. - Gary Baker,

secretary Crows Nest Bowls Club

BOWLS


OAKEY LADIES: Last week Hazel Harvey and

Dorothy Buckley d. Trudy and Doreen Ciesiolka.

Christine Little, Jan Little and Shirley Hudson d. C.

Little, Veta Allen and Rhondda Lawrie. September

27 - Bowls today as usual today at 9am. October

11 - Monthly meeting at 9am. Bowls to follow. Happy

birthday to Alison. October 2 - Irish theme day

sponsored by Alison and Matt Park. 1pm. three-bowl

pairs. Barbecue to follow. October 23 - Visit from

Northern Rivers. 12.30pm start. Club selected. 30

players required. November 5 - Visit from Wellington

Point. 1pm start. All these are mixed games.

If you wish to play any of these days, please put

your name on the board.

We welcome visitors to join with us on these days.

- Elsie Voll

CABARLAH LADIES: September 13 - Monthly

medal, stroke and putting for Judy Edwards trophies.

Winner Petae Frazer 74 net on count back,

runner-up Wendy Ladewig 74 net. Rundown Janese

Lloyd 76 on count back, Rosemary Farquhar 76,

Pam Campbell 77, Paula Heelan 78.

Putts Wendy Ladewig 31. Pins 5 (Pro Pin) Petae

Frazer, 16 - Division 1 Lotte Pedersen, 4 Division 2

Paula Heelan. Monthly medal Petae Frazer.

September 19 - Single stableford for club trophy.

Winner Trish Shannon 19 points, runner-up Sue Mc-

Naught-Ford 18 points. Rundown Maryette Buckley

16, Hazel Milford 16.

September 20 - Single stableford and Irish Stableford

for Lynne McCleary trophies. Winner Janese

Lloyd 43 points, runner-up Lotte Pedersen 39 points.

Rundown Paula Heelan 30, Janelle Kruse 30.

Irish stableford team winners Janese, Lotte, and

Petae 82 points. Pins 5 (Pro Pin) Lotte Pedersen,

16 Division 1 not won, 4 Division 2 Janese Lloyd.

- Pam Campbell

OAKEY SOCIAL: September 25 - We played

single stableford with 32 players on the front nine.

Winner Graham Byers 25 points on count back to

Mark Morgan 25 points,. pictured below. . Winners

of pins/approaches 1 R. MacKenzie, 2 Brett McDonald,

3 Matt Park, 5 A. Palmer, 6 A. Cherry, 7 over

60 N. Richards, under 60 T. Boyd, 8 P. Morgan, 9

Brett McDonald. Long drives A grade S. Petrie, B

grade G. Little, over 60 P. Morgan. Members draw -

12 Peter Morgan present for $30. Raffles 70 A. Park

and 2 JB.

October 2 - We go to Gatton Golf Club for 18

holes for $50 pp including cart. Tee-off is 7.30am so

try and be there by 7am so we can do the draw. The

social club would like to welcome Noel Richards,

Bob Pearce and Brendan McDonald to our team. -

Flynny/Macca

INDOOR BOWLS

TOOWOOMBA: September 9 - Another good

night of bowls for the 12 teams playing competition.

Winning teams Kearneys Spring 2 on 28 points,

second Westbrook 27 points and third St Marys 1

on 26 points. Lucky teams were Kearney Springs

1, Mt Lofty, St Pauls 1 and Rangeville 2. These

lucky teams are drawn from a container in which the

names of teams playing on the night are placed so

hence the luck if your team comes out. Raffle winner

Trevor Sander.

The players who have been away at the State and

Trans Tasman titles are back home bringing some of

the trophys with them. Congratulations to all.

September 16 - 14 teams competed and some

good bowls were played. Good to see some familiar

faces coming back now the weather is warmer.

Noticed Jo and Antonio back also Dulcie came in

from Dalby with grandson Adrian. Sorry no winning

teams or scores to hand but congratulations to those

who did win.

All too soon it will be end of season layoff but

no rest for the committee with Toowoomba annual

general meeting and Australia day carnival coming

up January/February 2023.

Our carnival of flowers carnival is on next weekend

having been shifted from the usual parade day to

this weekend because of difficulty accessing our hall

with road closures for the parade.

Nominations are coming in well so locals get a

team and nominate for the weekend. Only $5 per

player per event. BYO lunch. Tea, coffee and drinks

available all weekend.

On a personal note, I would like to thank all the

people who play “lead” for me when I am playing

skip. The placing of kitty and gathering the bowls etc

make it so much easier for me to continue bowling

and enjoying your company. Thank you everyone.

Until next week, good bowling and good health. -

Denise

St MARY'S: Social bowls continue at the Indoor

Bowls Hall in Annand Street on Thursday afternoon

from 12.15pm to 3pm. Cost of $4 includes afternoon

tea. Visitors most welcome.

September 23 - St Mary's only had one team playing

in the Friday night competition at TIBA but unfortunately

was unsuccessful. Better luck next week!

- Yvonne. - More sport page 12

GOLF

TOOWOOMBA CITY LADIES: October

7 - 9am. A grade singles. K. Castles v. G. Milsom.

Marker TBA. B grade singles J. Malt v. A. Vosper.

Marker TBA.

October 8 - Triples district competition at North

Toowoomba. B. Borey, K. Castles and S. Martin.

Friday winners of mixed pairs competition A. Watkins

and A. Vosper d. J. Malt and B. Tedford. Winner

of ladies B grade M. Rasmussen d. J. MacKenzie.

Friday social winners T. Kratzman, R. Vosper and B.

Borey.

October 12 - Blush Day for Breast Cancer.

September 30 - Fish and Chip Night is a week

earlier this month. 2-course meal for $18 with trivia.

Social Fridays $15. Names in by 8.30am to play at

9am. Light refreshments provided. - Bev Borey

CARABLAH MEN'S: September 14 - Single

stroke. Winner D. Robinson 69, runner-up P. Higham

70. Rundown J. Lee 71, D. Coates 71, B. Volp 71, J.

Dowling 72, J. Bowell 73, K. Mitchell 73, J. Loury

73, R. Rathbone 73, B. Goulding 73. Pin shots 1

P. Higham, 5 B. Volp, 10 M. Goddard, 14 P. Callaghan,

17 J. Bowell Pro-Pin.

September 17 – 4bbb stableford. Winners D.

Coates, Dulana P. 47, runners-up J. Bishop, C. Reich

44. Rundown B. Northwood, B. Bargenquast 43, B.

Watkins, J. Lee 43, L. Bishop, R. Sweeney 43, B.

Marney, J. Davies 43. Pin shots 1 A. Rushford Pro-

Pin, 5 L. Bishop, 10 Dulana P., 17 G. Trussell.

September 18 - Single stroke. Zone 2 championship.

A grade gross winner N. Weldon 71, runner-up

M. Ryle 75. A grade net winner D. Stephen 69, runner-up

P. Harrison 71. B grade gross winner J. Borey

82, runner-up J. Davies 87. B grade net winner

R. Englebright 74, runner-up P. Bryant 74. C grade

gross winner B. Goulding 89, runner-up D. Lamb 89.

C grade net winner R. Kruger 60, runner-up Dulana

P. 67. Rundown T. Lloyd 70, D. Robinson 71,

C. Aitken 72, B. Northwood 73, P. Lamb 74, G.

Malone 74, B. Volp 74, L. Bishop 74, M. Goddard

74. Pin shots 1 G. Edser, 5 A. Timms Pro-Pin, 10 P.

Callaghan, 14 S. Blackshaw, 17 R. Kruger. Zone 2

champion Nigel Weldon. - Gary Small

TABLE TENNIS

CROWS NEST: September 19 - A grade: Cowboys

11: Ben Kahler 2, Samantha Black 0, Sandy

Kahler 2, Michael Callaghan 1, Ben and Sam 1,

Ben and Sandy 1, Ben and Michael 1, Sam and Michael

1, Michael and Sandy 1, Sam and Sandy 1 d.

Storm 3: Kurt Macdonald 1, Doug Shum 1, Rob Shelton

1, Kallum Genrich 0, Kurt and Doug 0, Kurt and

Rob 0, Kurt and Kallum 0, Doug and Rob 0, Doug

and Kallum 0, Rob and Kallum 0. Broncos 7-17

games: Malcolm Macdonald 0, Kearin Macdonald

0, Penny Hagarty 2, Loretta Kelk 1, Malcolm and

Kearin 1, Malcolm and Penny 0, Malcolm and Loretta

1, Kearin and Penny 0, Kearin and Loretta 1,

Penny and Loretta 1 d. Panthers 7-15 games: Shane

Murphy, Grahame Knight, Peter Greaves, Godfrey

Davies , Shane Murphy 2, Grahame Knight 2, Peter

Greaves 1, Godfrey Davies 0, Shane and Grahame 0,

Shane and Peter 1, Shane and Godfrey 0, Grahame

and Godfrey 0, Grahame and Peter 1, Godfrey and

Peter 0. B grade: Bulldogs 13: Lynda Georgeson 1,

Hamish Genrich 2, Ninian 2, Peter Morice 2, Lynda

and Hamish 1, Lynda and Anaiah 1, Lynda and Peter

M 1, Hamish and Anaiah 1, Hamish and Peter M 1,

Anaiah and Peter M 1 d. Rabbitohs 1: Jenny Pickering

0, Chris Hayward 1, River Verhoek 0, Travis

0, Jenny and Chris 0, Jenny and River 0, Jenny and

Travis 0, Chris and River 0, Chris and Travis 0, River

and Travis 0. Raiders 9: Ed Pickering, Ed Pickering

0, Geoff Darr 2, Janelle Macdonald 2, Patti Bowman

2, Ed and Geoff 0, Ed and Janelle 0, Ed and Patti 0,

Geoff and Janelle 1, Geoff and Patti 1, Janelle and

Patti 1 d. Eels 1: Lucien Goldie-Brown 0, Allen Parsons

1, Dakota Verhoek 0, Jay Morice 0, Lucien and

Allen 0, Lucien and Dakota 0, Lucien and Jay 0, Allen

and Dakota 0, Allen and Jay 0, Dakota and Jay 0

PARKRUN

HIGHFIELDS: September 24 - Event 328. 47

people ran, jogged and walked the course. 12 were

first timers and two recorded new personal bests.

Representatives of five clubs took part. Welcome

to visitors from Berrinba, Burnie, Shepparton and

South Toowoomba. Congratulations Riley and Tania

on your PBs. The event was made possible by

12 volunteers Dale Murray, Darlene Murray, Janeen

Gibson, Amy Evans, Marty Hogg, Janis Trigg, Di

Tumbridge, Steve Donald, Narelle Donald, Graham

Trigg, Jan Lange, and Geoff Kapernick. We encourage

as many people as possible to experience the

fun and incredible benefits walking at parkwalk at

parkrun this October. Come along and join us at the

6.50am briefing for a 7am start on Saturday mornings

at the Highfields Sport and Recreation Park. For

more information email highfields@park run.com or

message us via our Facebook page. - Janeen Gibson

RIFLE SHOOTING

SOUTHERN DOWNS: September 25 - 600

yards F class. F open - max 126. Richard McKillop

121.10, Neil Sexton 121.6, Greg W. 115.6,

Margaret T. 115.4, Dave T. 114.3, Bruce McA.

113.2, Geoff V. 108.1. Sporter/Hunter - max 105.

Daryl R. 86.4. Target rifle - open sights - max 105.

Rob B. 94.3. In the open class Richard and Neil

had equal scores with Richard the victor by the X

count system. The sporter/hunter and target rifle

classes had only Daryl and Rob as the only contestants.

October 2 - 300-yard mound. Sign on at

8.30am for 9am start. - Margaret 4666 1018.


Peranga police charity bowls day

On Sunday September 3, Peranga

and Districts Bowls Club hosted the

Peranga Police Charity Bowls Day.

The annual event raises funds for the

Quinalow and Kulpi State Schools, and

the Maclagan-Windermere Kindgergarten,

all in the Peranga Police Division.

This year the rain managed to stop

just in time to get some bowling in,

which was won by Dave Sipple’s team

from Goombungee.

At the completion of the day’s bowls

there was a multi-draw raffle and a barbecue

dinner as well as a movie in the

Peranga Hall for the children.

A total of $7254 was raised which

was divided up between the three organisations,

each donation amount

based on their enrolment numbers.

Officer in charge at Peranga, Senior

Constable Chris Hay said, “I have to

say I was overwhelmed by the support

from the community members who

attended and the businesses and individuals

that provided donations for the

multi-draw raffle.

"The total we raised exceeded all my

expectations.”

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