High Country News 23 September 2014

LETTERS
Talks on exports to Middle East
Australia is considering resuming trade talks with Middle East states to sustain growth in Australia’s trade and
investment relations with the region.
On the back of the Coalition Government’s successful
trade agreements with major trading partners in Asia,
Korea and Japan, any new conversations with trading
partners is great for growth and job-creation.
One in five jobs in Australia is linked to trade so this is
not only good news for our nation but also a positive
step for the Maranoa electorate.
As chairman of the joint parliamentary subcommittee,
hearing about barriers and opportunities to trade with
Middle East I asked the committee to inquire and report
on trade and investment relationships with countries of
the Middle East.
The majority of trade with the Middle East is with the
states of the Gulf Co-operation Council, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The committee is looking into opportunities for developing and deepening existing commercial and cultural links
with the countries of the Middle East.
Australia’s largest trading partner in the region is the
UAE, and two-way trade grew by 24.7 per cent to $6.4
billion in 2013.
The GCC is an important market for live animal exports and other agricultural and food products, valued at
about $2 billion in 2013.
There are also opportunities in mineral commodities
and services, particularly education, engineering and construction.
The Gulf states boast four of the top 10 sovereign
wealth funds globally, managing assets of more than $2
trillion.
With a large proportion of world petroleum resources
and a rapidly growing population, the GCC’s prospects
for continued economic growth are strong and a trade
agreement will help sustain growth in Australia’s trade
and investment relations with the region.
- Bruce Scott, Member for Maranoa, Trade subcommittee chairman of the Foreign Affairs Defence
and Trade joint standing committee.
Royalties opportunity for regions
Royalties for the Regions
on the aspirations identified
has always been about proin the Queensland Plan to
viding a share of royalties
double the regional populaearned by the resource industion outside South East
try in regional Queensland
Queensland in the next 30
back to the people of regional
years.
Queensland and it won’t be
When
formulating
changing in the future.
RegionsQ, my department
There’s no need for the
held 16 RegionsQ forums
member for Condamine to
across the State, to gather the
fight for every dollar to be
local knowledge of commuplaced in regional council arnity leaders on how best to
eas, as I have already guarangrow the economies of their
teed it during a recent sitting
regional area. To ask: What
of Parliament – during the
catalytic infrastructure or
“babble” Mr Hopper fanciservice would unlock the poMr
SEENEY
fully described in his pubtential for your region to
Broadened
scope
lished article (Herald 2/9/14)
prosper? The action plan
One great point about Parliament is that which will be developed from these forums
everything parliamentary members say is re- will help to guide funding allocations for Roycorded, so you can visit http://www. alties for the Regions Round 4.
parliament.qld. gov.au/documents/hansard/
Toowoomba Regional Council has received
2014/2014_08_27_WEEKLY.pdf and view $64.5 million through the program for road
page 2779 and see where I have confirmed and flood mitigation projects, including $45
only regional councils will receive Royalties million for the crucial Outer Circulating Road
for the Regions Round 4 funding, worth a Project. Nearby Western Downs Regional
total of $210 million.
Council has received more than $17 million
It is a shame Mr Hopper feels he has to for 17 projects.
create a conspiracy in order to attempt to
I hope councils, community groups and
remain relevant.
State Government agencies seize the opporIt is true though to say Royalties for the tunity of this round’s broadened scope to
Regions has changed. It has been broadened work together to submit some great applicato incorporate our government’s regional eco- tions by September 26 - Jeff Seeney,
nomic development strategy, RegionsQ.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State
RegionsQ aims to build vibrant and pros- Development, Infrastructure and Planperous Queensland regions that will deliver ning.
New Hope and environmental impact
I am very stressed at having to do yet another Environmental Impact Statement
submission for Acland, now
being the third since 2012.
Before the LNP won the
election Jeff Seeney came
round and said Acland stage
3 would not be granted permission to continue.
As soon as they were
elected Jeff Seeney sneaked
into New Hope Acland Coal
and arranged for a new EIS
which was advertised as a
smaller mine and not as close
to Oakey as previously.
However, it is still only
6½ kilometres from the edge
of Oakey.
Despite not mining the
township of Acland nor
moving Lagoon Creek, the
area will still be approximately 2000 hectares of strategic cropping land never to
be used to grow crops on
again and will only be poor
grazing country.
That is if NHC do rehabilitate it and not leave it just
a big hole, now that the coal
profits have become so
small.
The coal dump and rail
line are to be moved away
from Jondaryan, but not for
a few years, with a rail loop
to be built eight kilometres
from Jondaryan which will
be on the flood plain that
flows into Lagoon Creek.
This revised EIS was re-
leased in February this year.
We were given six weeks
to submit our submissions.
These latest supplementary
changes will not make any
difference to dust, noise,
lights, health or water.
New Hope Coal has rights
to mine on three sides of
Acland only one kilometre
from the township and,
more importantly, the war
memorial.
The dust cover will now
be three times as thick over
the War Memorial and
Doherty Park which is unacceptable.
They can mine 50 metres
each side of Lagoon Creek.
This means with the height
and width the overburden is
stacked, it will end up washing into the creek or heavy
rains will wash the contaminated slush down to the
creek. This water then finally
ends up at Jondaryan.
The Jondaryan and other
remaining residents close by
are still going to be affected
by the dust, noise and lights.
When they got the OK to
mine Stage 2 they promised
to move the coal dump from
Jondaryan. At that time the
prices were at an all time high
but they did not move it.
So why would they move
it now with prices so low?
Employment has all ready
been decreased because they
have bought a $10 million au-
tomated machine that digs,
sorts the different soils from
the coal and loads it onto
trucks. New Hope have not
mentioned this machine recently. Nor that there was
more employment before
mining caused the closure of
80 farms, sale yards, stock
and station agents and machinery business in Oakey
and Acland.
There are three roads to
be closed leaving only one
road into Acland. The new
(No. 3) EIS that was suddenly released to us on August 29 has to be in by 5pm,
September 29. I have not
found any changes to the
new EIS that will be better
for the people or area.
The big shock is that if
NHC gets Stage 3 they also
get the ownership of
Doherty Park. Then what
will happen to the war memorial and Doherty Park?
Does this mean we will
have to get permission to
hold ANZAC services at
Acland or any other social
we hold there through the
year?
If NHC own the park will
they move the war memorial which we have fought so
hard to save? New Hope
seem intent on removing,
fencing off or destroying
everything our local communities hold dear. - Aileen
Harrison, Yalangur.
Let’s come out singing
After the disbanding of the Combined
Churches Choir, there will be a sad loss of
places to sing in Crows Nest.
I wonder if there are many people like
myself, who would be interested in forming a
Community Choir. Somewhere to be able to
get together each week and have a good sing
out.
People who don’t necessarily read music
or have been trained, but just love to sing.
With the Arts Council concerts and Crows
Nest Week and church concerts, there are
places to perform if we wished, or perhaps
you would just like to learn more about your
voice.
Men, women and young adults would be
needed, so how about it? If you love to sing,
phone Joan on 0429 070 346 or email to
[email protected] and let’s have a
choir again. - Joan Riley, Crows Nest.
Smile for the camera
A message to all retailers in Crows Nest to
be aware that currently there are people who
think its OK to help themselves without paying when they see something they want.
A couple of businesses in town have had
items shoplifted in the past week.
A message to the shoplifters - we have
your photograph. Be sure to smile next time.
CCTV cameras are everywhere in Crowie
now, and not always obvious.
So it’s just a matter of time before you
receive a visit from the police.- Jeni Wilson
Simply Beads.
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Carnival - multi million dollar boost
to local economy
The Carnival of Flowers has again given the
economy of Toowoomba a multi-million-dollar boost.
It is estimated that the Carnival in 2014 which
concludes this weekend, has injected more than $26
million into the city’s economy.
Cr Geoff McDonald, whose portfolio includes responsibility for tourism and events, said the Carnival of Flowers in 2013 added $26.4 million to Toowoomba’s economy. He said the carnival this year could
possibly do a little better because there had been
growth in a number of shows and events that make
up the total carnival.
It is estimated that 120,000 visitors were attracted
to Toowoomba to watch the parade, visit the carnival gardens and flower shows, and participate in the
Flower, Food and Wine Festival. Guest chefs James
Reeson and Jen Shaw entertained and demonstrated
their cooking styles at numerous sessions at the festival.
James Reeson is the host of the television show
Alive and Cooking, and Jen Shaw is a Paleo chef,
taking people back to the whole foods that their
ancient ancestors might have eaten, but adapted for a
modern lifestyle.
A resident of Toowoomba, Ms Shaw is known
nationally and internationally for her work in food.
Highfields Lions, back - Lin Prentice, Leigh Baxter, and Christine Taylor, front - Jeff Bennett,
Rob Prentice, Pat Taylor and John Marsh. It was the second year the Highfields Lions
Club has entered a float in the parade, the first in 2012. This year, it was about The Lion,
The Witch and The Wardrobe, in keeping with the storybook theme of the parade.
Council rejects large block application
Toowoomba Regional
Council has upheld a Planning
Committee recommendation,
not to approve an application
to develop 188 residential lots
on land between Cotswold
Hills and Gowrie Junction.
Before a chamber gallery
that included more than 20
residents of Cotswold Hills,
and three representatives of
the applicant Harmony
Glades Pty Ltd and property
owner Hamzah Pty Ltd,
councillors voted six to four
against approving the application.
A week earlier, the plan-
LETTERS
Sacred memorial
My late older brother, along with many thousands of
men and women, fought to keep Australia the country it
is.
They are remembered with their names on memorials
in the towns of the area they came from. Acland has a
memorial, pictured, in Tom Doherty Park which is sacred to all Australians.
The memorial should not be passed over to New
Hope Coal mine and all roads should be kept open so
people can visit it and salute the people whose names
are on the memorial.
It is the little people who keep the country going, not
the multi national millionaires. - Ken Harrison,
Yalangur.
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ning committee had voted 54 against approving the development, which had been
opposed by local residents
who had voiced opposition
to the subdivision which included some lots as small as
400 square metres.
The Cotswold Hills peo-
ple were attracted to the area
because of the rural feel and
the 4000 square metre lots.
At last week’s ordinary
meeting, councillors voted
narrowly in support of a resolution by Cr Bill Cahill which
called for the development not
to be approved.
A three-part motion said
the proposed development
would be detrimental to the
amenity of the adjacent neighbourhood; that it would be
inconsistent with the rural
residential character of the
surrounding area, and that the
proposed development did
not satisfy the requirements
of the Toowoomba Regional
Planning Scheme and, in particular, failed to demonstrate
compliance with the strategic framework of the area.
The application involved
four stages of a possible
seven-stage development.
Councillors had argued that
the developer had not provided details of the future
overall development.
Cr Mike Williams said the
development was associated
with a pre-existing application and that the area was not
yet subject to a master plan
and he supported the application.
Cr Sue Englart supported
the application, saying it met
planning scheme requirements. Cr Englart also said the
thrust of the Toowoomba
planning scheme was to
achieve a higher density of
housing.
She said the council was
approving houses in people’s
back yards (described as
hatchet blocks), and claimed
the people of Cotswold Hills
were fortunate to live on big
blocks. “You will never see
these again,” she said.
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Highfields garden is carnival grand champion
CITY WINNERS: K. and D. Drew, 17 Ward St, Highfields:
City grand champion carnival garden, pictured below. Acreage 1.
Veterans garden 1. Best flowering annuals/bulbs 1.
V. and D. Shum, 7 Stanley Pde, Highfields: Acreage 2. Australian native integrated 2.
W. Watson, 4 Grey Gums Dve, Blue Mountain Heights:
Semi advanced 2.
S. and K. Hlacca, 5 Cherry Close, Highfields: Best flowering
azaleas 3. Novice 3.
J. and R. Osborne, 11 Horizon Rd, Highfields: Front 4.
A. and C. Hotton, 39 Highfields Rd, Highfields: Australian
native garden 1. Waterwise 1.
G. and M. Reynolds, 40 Smythe Dve, Highfields: Australian
native integrated 1. Australian native garden 2. Waterwise 2. Veterans 2. Cliff Coddington award.
Highfields Pioneer Village: Non profit organisations 3.
Linda Lane, 5 Rees Rd, Highfields: Reg O’Shea encouragement award.
Kevin and Dianna Drew’s garden at 17 Ward Street, Highfields, is grand
champion entry in this year’s Carnival of Flowers. The garden is set
over 5320sq metres and open to the public. ABC Southern Queensland
presented their breakfast program from the garden on Thursday. ABOVE:
Rod Hultgren, ABC garden program, David Iliffe, breakfast presenter,
and Kevin and Dianna Drew, owners of the property.
COUNTRY WINNERS: W. and N. Schick, 4 Booth Ct,
Oakey: Reserve grand champion country. Town garden 1. Australian integrated native 2.
P. and N. Rubb, 194 Schultz-Haden Rd, Haden: Display of
annuals/bulbs 1. Fern/bush house 1. Large homestead garden 1.
C. Stark, 702 Anduramba Rd, Crows Nest: Fern/bush house 2.
Oakey Veterinary Hospital: Hospitals/nursing homes/public
places 4.
J. Bennett, 52 John St, Goombungee: Novice garden 2.
A. and S. Armitage, 34 Gowrie St, Kingsthorpe: Country
small homestead 1. Australian native integrated country garden 1.
Council community support grants
Nine applications from
Northern Downs organisations for grants under the
Toowoomba Regional
Council’s community
grants program, have been
successful.
The council has approved 46 applications
from across the region, totalling $288,707.43, in
round one of its Community Support Grants Funding program.
Twenty applications
were unsuccessful. The
round included funding
under the sport and recreation grant program, event
support grant program,
community support program, environment program, sport tourism program, and community culture and arts support program.
Successful applications
included:
• $897.50 for Bellamour
Ltd, Boodua, to engage a
professional grant writer to
assist in securing funding
for an undercover area.
• $2000 for Crows Nest
Historical Society for purchase of mannequins to
display historic clothes.
• $646 for Rosalie Shire
Historical Society, Goombungee, for insurance for
over 80s, garden establishment, and office equipment upgrade.
• $1500 for Cooyar
Progress Association, for
community, family focused
Christmas celebration,
drug and alcohol free.
• $10,000 for Hampton
Festival on May 17, 2015,
• $1200 for Toowoomba
and District Old Machinery Society for its expo at
Oakey show grounds on
October 25-26, 2014.
• $6000 for Goombungee
Golf Club to connect
course to Goombungee
Dam,
• $7000 to Goombungee
Haden Show Society for
water connection and
sprinkler system for rodeo
and campdraft arenas
• $12,500 for Sail-ability
Darling Downs at Cooby
Dam to upgrade clubhouse.
[email protected]
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Oakey launches showgirl competition
Oakey Show Society has
launched the Miss Showgirl
competition which will be
judged at the Oakey Show
Ball on March 7 next year.
The aim of the launch was
to seek interest from young
ladies for the awards and to
give an overview of what is
involved.
Nominations received to
date in the Junior Showgirl
category are Josie Weedon,
Breanna Taylor, Charlotte
Voll, Karrissa Coombridge,
Charlotte-Louise Coombridge, Mykah Bryant and
Marlee Wilson. Nicole
Priebbenow, Cassie Barron
and Huntah Dimmick have
nominated in the Miss Showgirl category.
Throughout the year the
entrants will take part in
fundraising for the show society.
This is a great way for girls
to be involved in the community and meet new people as
well as gain confidence.
On November 15 the show
society will hold a mock ball
fund raiser at the Greenwood
Hall at 6.30pm with a barbecue dinner available for pur-
Back - Miss Teen Showgirl Sarah Ray, 2015 open Miss Showgirl entrants Nicole
Priebbenow and Cassie Barron and 2014 Miss Showgirl fund raiser Christine
Byers. Front - 2014 Miss Junior Showgirl Emma Green, 2015 Miss Junior Showgirl entrants Josie Weedon, Charlotte-Louise Coombridge, Karrissa Coombridge,
Charlotte Voll and Breanna Taylor. Absent Miss Junior Showgirl entrants Mykah
Bryant and Huntah Dimmick and Miss Teen Showgirl entrant Marlee Wilson.
chase, licensed bar and entertainment by Keiran Lillis.
Tickets are $10 for adults,
$5 for children aged 5 to18
years and children under 5
years free can be purchased
from Oakey Post Office,
Oakey Newsagent and
Riverina, Oakey. The society
hopes that this will be a great
event for entrants to practise
public speaking, meet new
people and have fun.
All profits from the mock
ball will go towards the
fundraising efforts of entrants.
Nominations close on January 31. Anyone who would
like to be involved in this
award, or would like more information is asked to contact
the Oakey Showgirl coordinator, Renae Radke 0421
620 659.
Fund
raiser for
ambulance
Brindabella Gardens,
Highfields, are hosting a
fundraising event for Highfields Local Ambulance
Committee.
Thanks to the generosity
of Sylvia and John Gray
who have provided the
venue, the committee are
providing Devonshire
teas during the Carnival of
Flowers.
Home made scones add
to the enjoyment of a tour
of the beautiful gardens.
Funds go to training
equipment for QAS Highfields.
• ABOVE: Alicia Nelson,
Leonie Jackel and Nina
Beardmore.
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Herald.
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DEATHS
Mr William Morgan Lewis, 87, Toowoomba, formerly Wyandra. Died September 12. Funeral September 18, St James Anglican Church, Toowoomba.
Mr Richard Makinson, 98, Meringandan. Died September 13. Funeral September 19. TS Burstow Chapel,
Toowoomba.
Mr Charles James Thompson, 81, Surat, formerly
Maidenwell. Died September 13. Funeral September
19, Surat Shire Hall.
Mr Neville Kenneth Taylor, 73, Kallangur, formerly
Mitchell and Mungallala. Died September 14. Funeral
September 19, Deception Bay.
Mr Malcolm James Campbell, 82, Roma, formerly
Cunnamulla. Died September 9. Funeral September
18, Roma.
Mr Cyril Frederick Gesler, 71, Oakey, formerly
Quinalow. Died September 12. Funeral September
18, TS Burstow Chapel, Toowoomba..
Mr Raymond Frederick Reimers, 81, Goombungee.
Died September 13. Funeral September 17, Highfields.
Mrs Doreen Elsie Cover, 85, Meringandan West,
formerly Meandarra. Died September 15. Funeral
September 26, TS Burstow Chapel, Toowoomba..
Mr Barry Kempster Latta, 78, Jondaryan, Died
September 16. Funeral September 29, TS Burstow
Chapel, Toowoomba..
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CROWS NEST UNITING CHURCH SPRING FAIR PICTORIAL
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Dawn Briese, Carol Baker and Jenny Svensson. Carol
won first place in the spring hat competition. Jenny
was second and Dawn third.
Grahame Knight and Rev. David Graham
Crows Nest history
Max and Harry Baker, Toowoomba, and Isabel Graham,
Highfields, who won best spring hats.
Marlene Eller, Daphne Pearson and Greta Rattray.
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The Toowoomba and Darling Downs Family History
Society now has on sale their
latest publication titled
Crow’s Nest 1890 - 1915.
The material for the book
was primarily researched by
Joan Broome, using many of
the resources at the society
library and was then exJOAN BROOME
panded and edited by memInsight into people’s lives
bers of the society.
With many residents of Crows Nest mentioned in the
book, it makes it not only a history of Crows Nest, but also
gives an insight into what people were doing and the changes
to their lives during this 25-year period.
The book is on sale at the Research Centre, 452 South
Street, Toowoomba, or can be ordered online
www.tddfhs.org.au. Cost is $10. Contact 4634 7377.
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Tennis open day
Cafe re-opens
CHRISTIAN COMMENT
Is ISIS actually evil?
By DOUG ESPIE
Highfields Churches of Christ
The Nest Cafe, Crows Nest, has re-opened. ABOVE: Katrina James, proprietor,
Milenka Danek, Beth Edser, Eric Genrich, and Samantha Magdalinski.
Tennis Hot Shots held a successful open day at Shannon Park with Terry the Tennis Ball visiting. Having the
Speed serve tent from Tennis Queensland was a great
bonus for the day. Angie Anlezark is taking enrolments
now for term 4. Contact Angie 0400 907 265.
The Herald is the ideal place to advertise. We reach more
LOCAL customers than any other media.
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Spring sale
The charity group
Singing Kites have organised a springtime
trash and treasure sale
9am and 2pm this
Sunday, September 28
at 21 Barracks Road,
Cabarlah.
Proceeds will support the group’s work
with children in Cambodian village communities, helping to develop projects to alleviate poverty and suffering.
See the signs on the
way to Cabarlah Markets. Contact Lyn
Hotchin 0417 731 797.
This is an important questions to ask. Can we actually
label ISIS as evil?
If we live in a Godless world then nothing is objectively
wrong with matter colliding with matter in a certain way. ISIS
atrocities are just moleculues colliding with molecules.
Caring for the disabled is also a case of molecules colliding
with molecules. Neither case can be seen as good or evil. Both
cases are truly nothing more than molecules in motion if we
live in a Godless world.
Now societies can invent preferences for how they would
like molecules to interact with other molecules, but these
laws or societal preferences are just that, preferences.
These preferred morals aren’t true, any more than my
belief that vanilla ice cream is better than chocolate ice cream.
Morality in a Godless world merely comes down to the
anchorless preference of the masses. Here today and gone
tomorrow. Too bad if you live in the wrong chapter of history.
But thankfully, we don’t live in a Godless world. We live
in a world where the image of God is indelibly imprinted on
every human being and so we find it impossible to live consistently Godless in God’s world.
We treat others with inherent dignity and value and rage
against atrocities in a way that only makes sense if we are
fundamentally and objectively more than mere matter in
motion.
God’s Word alone can give a foundational justification for
calling ISIS evil and also gives us the hope that we can be
forgiven for our wrongdoing.
This personal forgiveness of wrongs comes by choosing
to entrust your life to Jesus Christ and to believe in His
sacrifice and resurrection for your sin. He came not just to
save people but also to save our reason. So why not come to
Him today?
HIGHFIELDS TOASTMASTERS
FROM:
Second and fourth Wednesday 6pm start
Baptist Church Hall
Kuhls Road, Highfields.
Phone 4615 4416
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• COMMUNITY REPORT
• Calling nominations for Crows Nest community awards
• Action camera lights
The Crows Nest Australia
Day co-ordinating committee
is receiving nominations for
the Crows Nest Community
Awards 2014.
The committee received
insufficient nominations for
Round 1 which was to be announced in May at the Crows
Nest Show.
The winners of Round 2
will be presented in conjunction with the community din-
Highfields
Police have
been enforcing
amber and red
light offences
after reports
from residents
concerned
about drivers
disregarding
the lights.
A
video
camera has
been used at the intersection
of Highfields Road and the
New England Highway and
seven motorists have been
detected in the last few days.
Senior Constable Chris
Brameld said the video camera takes away the argument
between the motorist and the
police officer as to whether
the light was green, yellow or
red. Both infringement notices for proceeding through
a red or yellow light carry a
penalty of $341 and three
points.
“Obviously, we want vehicles to stop at yellow lights
where it is safe to do so.
“If you find yourself ac-
ner on October 15 during
Crows Nest Festival Week.
PCCN and Heritage Community Bank are donating a
$50 voucher to the successful winners to be spent at a
local Crows Nest business of
their choice.
Each year when it comes
time to seek nominations for
the Australia Day Awards,
many people find it difficult
to think about a suitable nomi-
• Bowls club donation
nation. The organising committee decided that by re-introducing the Crows Nest
Community Awards, it is a
chance for the local people to
be recognised for their efforts
throughout the year. All nominations received will be entered into the Australia Day
Awards nominations for 2015
for the Crows Nest region.
The judges of the Australia
Day Awards for 2015 will be
entirely different to the judges
who have been chosen to re-
view and consider community
award nominations. Even if a
nomination is not successful
for a community award, the
nominee may be the successful recipient of the Australia
Day Award. I urge you to
consider anyone who you
may think a worthy recipient for an award.
The Crows Nest Community Award Categories are:
Local Citizen, Local Junior
Citizen, Local Sports Award
Senior, Local Sports Award
Junior, 17 years and under,
Local Cultural Award, Local
Community Group/Event of
the Year
The awards are adminis-
tered by the Crows Nest Local Australia Day Coordinating Committee.
Nomination forms can be
downloaded from http://
www.crowsnestinfo/ and
click on Events then Coming
Events and finally clicking on
Community Awards or additional forms can be picked up
from the Crows Nest Service
Centre, Crows Nest Library,
Crows Nest Art Gallery and
Heritage Bank.
Further information can be
obtained by phoning Barry
Miller 0409 874 147 or
[email protected] .
Second round nominations
close on October 8.
• Night with the Countdowns
Crows Nest Bowls Club has donated $250 to Crows Nest Boys Brigade. The gift
was the final distribution of Bowls Club bingo revenue. Boys Brigade Leader
Andrew Reinke, far right , was presented with a cheque by bowls club representative Gary Baker. This caps a total of $1000 that the bowls club has distributed
among organisations that focus on the wellbeing and development of youth.
• Spectacle project
• Museum
Dance the night away with Toowoomba’s very own Countdowns. Saturday night, October 11, at the Clive Berghofer
Recreation Centre there will be plenty of jiving, hip hopping
and twisting all for a great cause, the Toowoomba Hospice.
Hospice chairman Graham Barron said the USQ Student
Guild and campus catering people are putting on a 60s rock
and roll dinner dance.
“We are looking forward to a great night of food, fun and
dancing whilst raising a few dollars for the hospice.
“The 60’s Rock and Roll Dinner Dance will be at the Clive
Berghofer Recreation Centre on Saturday, October 11, but
you need to book by October. 1
Ticket are $75 per person with a complimentary drink on
arrival complemented by nibblies, plus a buffet dinner and
dessert with tea/coffee while listening to the Countdowns.”
Tickets can be purchased from the Student Guild on 4631
1588 or [email protected]
“It will be a great night as we have the Toowoomba Hot
Rods on display and there will be plenty of fun especially
with the Countdowns.
“We need at least 200 people to attend to make it a success,” Mr Barron said.
Toowoomba Hospice is a six-bed facility located in O’Quinn
Street. Its vision is to provide palliative care based on mutual
respect, trust and individual needs.
Carbethon Folk Museum
and Village is situated 1.5km
north of the Jimmy Crow
statue in Crows Nest. Among
the attractions are Carbethon,
Ray wWhite research centre,
slab hut, wireless, blacksmith
and print shops, granny’s
Bunya Mountains busistore, butcher shop and Ray nesses and home owners have
White’s original office.
rallied to showcase the Bunya
Mountains with the introduction of creative markets.
• Bunya Mountains markets
• Ants move in
From September 28, the
market held on the last Sunday from 9am-2pm will see
even Stonestreet coaches taking a day trip to the Bunyas
for a barbecue lunch on the
deck of Poppies Café.
Heavy horse and cart rides,
Seafood Sunday at El’s bistro and 45 km of rainforest
walks makes for a perfect
Sunday with the family.
Profits will go to
Youngcare, assisting young
people with disabilities.
Visit www.bunyamount
ains. com.au.
Crows Nest Lions Yvonne Bradley and Rob Crosato.
Seeing things we take for granted.
Local residents who would
Toowoomba Christian
College primary school like to donate their used specwanted to run a community tacles to the program can drop
project over term three, and them into Crows Nest Realty,
selected the Lions Recycle for Toowoomba Road, Crows
Nest, or, for Highfields, the
Sight Australia Program.
Based in Queensland, the Herald office, or phone Lion
international program in- Rob Prentice on 4698 7130.
volves the collection of used
• The Crows Nest Adverspectacles and sunglasses
tiser and the Highfields Herthroughout Australia.
At the collection centre in ald have supported the Lions
Clontarf, they are cleaned, Save sight program since 1997.
regraded and redistributed to
third world countries via Lions clubs, Rotary clubs or
other humanitarian organisations.
Disadvantaged adults and
children who cannot otherwise afford eye care are donated prescription glasses and
sunglasses that allow them to
read, succeed in their work,
and see their family and
friends, things we take for
granted.
Since the Queensland program began in 1998, more than
4 million pairs of donated
glasses have been distributed
to countries in need.
The school contacted the
Crows Nest Lions, asking
them to visit and talk about
the project, after which the
primary students set about
collecting used glasses
amongst their family and
friends.
By the end of the term,
more than 150 pairs were collected, a great effort that will
make a huge difference to people’s lives.
To advertise phone 4615 4416
celerating towards the intersection to make the amber
light, you will find yourself
getting a ticket.” he said
Senior Constable Brameld
said the camera is also being
used at stop signs.
The infringement notice
for failing to stop at a stop
signs incurs the same penalty
of $341 and three points.
With school holidays starting it is a timely reminder that
Police will be out in large
numbers enforcing these traffic rules and others.
• For any queries in relation to traffic rules call Highfields Police Beat on 4615
5309.
• Dairy confidence upslightly
A survey by the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation
has revealed an improvement in confidence since the QDO’s
January 2014 survey. But hurdles remain for the industry to
overcome to arrest a downward trend.
QDO President Brian Tessmann said there were now 471
dairy farmers in Queensland, with 43 per cent of farmers
responding to the survey.
“The survey found that only 4 per cent said they were
very confident in the future of the industry, 22 per cent said
they were confident, 37 per cent were uncertain, and 37 per
cent were not confident.
“The survey revealed that 24 per cent of respondents
believed that they would still be dairying in five years. Queensland is already short of milk for its own requirements after
natural disasters and depressed farm gate prices from the
supermarket price war,” Mr Tessmann said.
“Farmers who indicated they were leaving nominated lack
of profit as the biggest reason, at 84 per cent, which is 16 per
cent higher than the previous survey.
“We heard at QDO’s New Horizons conference that existing farmers will need to double production just to meet the
demand with population growth,” Mr Tessmann said.
“There are clear signals the market needs to act now to
restore confidence among farmers. It is also a strong message
to the Federal Government that it needs to adopt the QDO
recommendations of a Mandatory Code of Conduct and amend
legislation to improve outcomes for farmers in the supermarket value chain,” he said.
Mr Tessmann said 61 per cent of respondents said they
would support a dual supply option, and 74 per cent expressed an interest in a Queensland-wide milk supply cooperative.
Two new species of ants have appeared at Peacehaven
Park, Highfields. Near the end of the Stan Kuhl Way large
ants have moved in.
The others can be found on rocks along the path. If you
haven’t seen them, they are worth a look.
Some nice mosaics to see also, thanks to our friends at
Anglicare. Also, the council has finished installing sheltered
picnic tables and four new free barbecues.
Thanks to the support of Heritage Bank, Peacehaven will
come alive with the sound of music from 1pm to 3pm on
Sundays, October 12, and November 9. Bring along your
chairs etc. and enjoy the music and the park.
Many shrubs and trees are now in flower. Wayne and crew
have the flowering annuals coming along nicely. Joy has put
together a beautiful montage of blossoms to help nursery
customers select plants.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 9
Downs dairy producers turn to Norco
Dairy farmers
from the Darling
Downs have been
turning their allegiance to the Northern New South
Wales based dairy
processor, Norco, as
they seek out better
service and potentially better prices
for their milk.
In the past nine
months, an estimated 50 Darling
Downs farmers
have become suppliers to Norco.
They include two
farmers from Chinchilla and seven
from the Bell district whose previous
processor, it is
claimed, stopped
the farm pick-up of
milk in these areas.
They have joined
farmers such as Ron
and Meryl Rosenbergers
from
Silverleigh, north
of Oakey, who milk
650 cows, and have
been supplying
Norco for 10 years.
Norco, based in
Lismore, now has
85 suppliers in
Queensland, according
to the farmer owned cooperative’s deputy
chairman Tony Wilson,
who last week addressed the State conference of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation in Toowoomba.
Norco leads the industry in Australia in
the air freighting of
fresh milk to China,
and while this business is in its pioneering stages, it offers its
farmer shareholders
potentially better returns from high prices
paid by the Chinese
consumer.
As this export business develops, the Chinese market for milk
could also offer competition to Australian
processors and retailers. He said the export
of ice cream had the potential to be a much
larger business than
the fresh milk export
market, and ice cream
was already being sold
to Japan and the Philippines.
Norco was sending
its fresh milk to China
in pallets of 4000 litres.
Mr Wilson said it was
currently air freighting 5 million litres, but
in the longer term, it
was hoped this would
expand to 20 million litres annually.
Mr Wilson said that,
should the value of the
Australian dollar drop
to about 80 cents US,
the dynamics of the
dairy industry would
change with greater
competition between
exports and the domestic market.
Norco has been questioned in the past for its
contract with supermarket Coles to supply
milk for the Coles one
dollar per litre milk.
But Mr Wilson said the
dollar per litre milk
had been in place for
some time prior to
Norco taking over the
supply from New Zealand company Fonterra.
He said the business
association with Coles
was developing beyond
this milk, and Norco
also supplied Coles
with ice cream and
cheese. Mr Wilson said
Deputy Chair of Norco, Tony Wilson, third from left, at the QDO State conference in Toowoomba with Ches Priebbenow,
Greenmount, Jeff Ballon, Maclagan, Meryl and Ron Rosenbergers, Silverleigh, and Jeff Collingwood, Norco’s
market supply officer.
Norco had once again
learned how to sell
milk, through its association with Coles, and
Norco was intent on
creating a new point of
difference to ensure its
branded products stood
out from its competition.
The provenance of its
products was being pro-
moted to develop the
Norco brand and to satisfy a growing interest
in where food is
sourced. But this was
more than just paddock
to plate and involved
quality assurance, full
traceability, animal
welfare and sustainability.
Mr Wilson said con-
sumer preference
for
Australian
made, and farmers’
market experience,
were also important. - Miles Noller.
Heifers in demand at Plainby dairy sale
Young dairy cows were in strong demand at a sale
near Crows Nest. Balcarres Holsteins from Plainby
Road offered 107 cows, and there was a complete
clearance.
Balcarres, a dairy farming enterprise on the former
Littleton family’s property, is operated by Shayne
Lambert and Sue Dowling.
Mr Lambert said 60 per cent of their 400 milking
herd is inseminated with sexed semen, resulting in 90
per cent of the calves born being heifers. As a result,
they have had more than 100 cows and heifers for
sale.
Most have been on their first or second calf, and
included 50 Holsteins, 25 Holstein/Brown Swiss, 20
Holstein Jersey, and 15 AIS heifers and cows.
Elders livestock manager Darren Hartwig said the
herd averaged 23.5 litres of milk and those for sale
were selected on quality, production and low cell
count.
The sale cattle had an average cell count of 79.
Mr Hartwig said it was one of the better lines of
heifers offered for some time.
He said the 107 head sold averaged almost $1760
and14 buyers were from Gympie, Wondai, Maclagan,
Kingsthorpe, Boodua, Haden and Inglewood.
The top price of $3000 was paid twice by Ruth
Schloss of Wondai for two Holstein large framed cows
that each produced about 30 litres per milking.
• RIGHT: Shayne Lambert and Sue Dowling from Balcarres Holsteins, Crows Nest, with Ruth
Schloss, Wondai, and Darrren Hartwig from Elders Livestock. Ruth Schloss paid the top price
of $3000 twice for two Holstein cows at the Balcarres sale.
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To advertise phone 4615 4416
Passion leads to Apprentice of the Year Franke Scrub Friends finalists
Certificate III in Plumbing
student, Jarron Miller might
need to install a trophy cabinet if his latest achievements
are anything to go by.
The Toowoomba local and
grandson of Ken and Carol
Miller of Crows Nest was
awarded Reece Apprentice of
the Year at the Plumbing and
Gas Industry Awards held in
Brisbane.
Jarron is a student at
TAFE Queensland South
West Toowoomba, and received the Apprentice of the
Year award from the Master
Plumbers Association of
Queensland following intensive assessment and interviews.
Humbled by his award,
Jarron acknowledged the influence his TAFE teachers
played in his achievement,
and his father, Alan (“Jacko”),
with whom he works in the
family’s plumbing business,
Jackrhon Plumbing.
“From a young age Dad
showed me the practical skill Alan Miller congratulates son Jarron on his achievement as Apprentice of the Year
of plumbing.
“They all have different reciprocated the positive to learn and passionate about
“However, TAFE exthis industry,” he said.
plained the why. My teach- knowledge areas,” Jarron said. sentiment.
“Jarron’s been a focused,
TAFE Queensland South
“It’s no surprise he’s doing
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West teacher Ian Andrews enthusiastic student, willing so well.”
with.
Portable band saw
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IT IN
THE HERALD
The HERALD reaches
more LOCAL
people
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in environment awards
Friends of Franke Scrub are
among 28 finalists named in
the 2014 Condamine Awards
for outstanding contributions to the region’s environment.
Finalists from Toowoomba, Clifton, Chinchilla,
Dalby, Cambooya, Maryvale, Felton and interstate are
also among the select group.
The group was selected
for their contribution to protecting and promoting Franke
Scrub, a four hectare semievergreen vine thicket on
Franke Road.
The scrub contains an
unusually rich plant diversity for such a small area with
37 confirmed tree species, 18
shrubs and 15 climbers.
Volunteers meet every
month armed with tools and
bags to control and remove
invasive weeds from this area.
They also host open days
and field trips to raise awareness about the scrub.
The winners across nine
award categories will be announced at the awards and
gala dinner on Friday, October 31, at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba.
Hosted by not-for-profit
group Condamine Alliance,
the aim of the biennial awards
is to recognise and celebrate
outstanding contributions by
individuals and organisations
to improve, protect or promote natural resource management in the Condamine
catchment.
Alliance chief executive
officer Phil McCullough said
the calibre of entrants and
For the full list of finalists,
nominees for the second visit www.condamine alliCondamine Awards was of a ance. com.au/awards/2014-fihigh standard.
nalists. - Gary Alcorn.
FRANKE SCRUB, HIGHFIELDS
Volunteers meet monthly
Hardwood Mills arrived at Toowoomba Ag Show with seven of its bandsaw
mills. By the end of the third and final day, it had just one left unsold, and it was
using that for demonstrations. The Sydney based organisation markets the
portable bandsaw mill to those wanting to cut boards and slabs from logs in
the field, and buyers include customers in the Crows Nest, Blackbutt and
Kingaroy districts. Hardwood Mills shares an overseas factory with a Canadian firm, and the main steel framing comes from that factory. But major components such as the Kohler engine are from the USA, and the Australian
versions are made to cope with the hardest of timbers, while the Canadian
versions are made for softwoods. The mill accepts logs to 26 inches diameter
and can cut down to a minimum thickness of just 2mm.
Advertise in the Herald
Pay less. Reach more people. Phone 4615 4416
PEACEHAVEN BOTANIC PARK NURSERY
56 Kuhls Road, Highfields
OPEN 10am to 12.30pm - Thursday and Saturday
PLANTS FOR SALE - Local advice - Local natives
To advertise phone 4615 4416
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 11
BUILDER
CAR DETAILING
CONCRETING
AUTO ELECTRICAL and AIR CONDITIONING
BUILDER
CARPENTRY and RENOVATIONS
CONCRETING
BITUMEN DRIVEWAYS
BUILDER
CARPET CLEANING and PEST SERVICES
DECKS and PATIOS
BLINDS and CURTAINS
BUILDER
CLEANING and GARDEN SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
BLINDS and SECURITY
BUILDER
COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
BOBCAT and TIPPER SERVICES
BUILDER
COMPUTERS and IT SERVICES
EARTHMOVING
BUILDER
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES
FRAMING SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL
PAINTER
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
GARDEN SERVICES and SUPPLIES
MECHANICAL SERVICES
PAINTER
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
HANDYMAN and PAINTER
MECHANICAL SERVICES
PAINTER
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
HIRE EQUIPMENT
MECHANICAL SERVICES
PLUMBING SERVICES
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
LANDSCAPING and GARDEN MAINTENANCE
MOWER SERVICE and REPAIRS
PLUMBING SERVICES
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SERVICES
MOWER SERVICE and REPAIRS
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LANDSCAPE and GARDEN SUPPLIES
MOWING and SLASHING
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FENCING
LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
PAINTER
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HIGH COUNTRY HERALD, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 13
CONDOLENCES
SANDSTONE
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
CLASSES and
TUITION
LIVESTOCK
and POULTRY
BACKYARD BANTAMS
Pekins and Wyandottes
Pullets $20 Rooster $10
Goombungee 4696 5263
LOST and FOUND
FOUND: Young black cat,
white markings, red collar
with bell. Coles Shopping
Centre. 0409 371 406.
MENDING and
ALTERATIONS
EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT
• MENDING
• ALTERATIONS
SECURITY SCREENS
Private
SINGING
LESSONS
All styles catered for
0439 033 049
FLORIST
HIGHFIELDS
FLORIST
Machine Embroidery
for gifts including towels
and school requirements
Chair bags, library
bags etc)
Tricia 0429 864 084
MOTOR VEHICLES
2007 TOYOTA PRADO
GXL
Tel/Fax
4615 5056
SEPTIC SERVICES
www.highfieldsflorist.com.au
FOR RENT
EMPLOYMENT
POSITION VACANT
WAIT STAFF - BARISTA
A position is currently available for a mature person to
work 30 hours per week - casual award rates.
Must be able to work one day on the weekend.
Day work only. Barista experience preferred.
Apply with CV to The Chocolate Cottage
or call 4630 8729
TREE SERVICES
WANT
EXTRA
CASH!!!
Catalogue folders needed for
Highfields, Meringandan and
Kingsthorpe areas.
Also relief worker to deliver
pamphlets. Must have small bike
or scooter. Phone 0405 149 742.
CAR BODY REMOVALS
FOR RENT
2 bedroom house.
Eames St, Crows Nest.
Pets allowed. $800 bond.
Rent $250/week
4633 2065 0429 065 693
PETS
FOR SALE
2004 IMPERIAL
CARAVAN FOR SALE
17.5ft, awning, island bed,
spacious lounge, new
tyres, galvanised chassis.
Excellent condition.
$22,500 - 0409 363 490
PUREBRED BORDER
COLLIE PUPS
TOP SOIL - GRAVEL
DECOMPOSED GRANITE
Rhino Machinery Hire
• Bobcats • Excavators
• Slashing
Ryan - 0409 721 778
STEEL BUILDINGS
Auto, diesel, dual air
condition 127kw.
Excellent condition.
$29,750
Ph: 0418 795 489
Chocolate-Tri Colour, ready
to go. View Parents. Health
certificate, vac/micro chipped/vet checked. 2 Females and 3 Males. $700.
0409 134 221 or 4696 7533
HORSE RUG REPAIRS
Dog rugs from $10
Crows Nest
0468 993 886
OLYMPIC horse float,
RWC, reg 11/14, new
tyres, fold out panels, fold
out awning, stallion
dividers, electric brakes,
great condition. $4500.
Ph: 0408 459 826.
PERSONAL NOTICES
TYRES, BATTERIES and SUSPENSION
PLANS and DRAFTING
PLANS & DRAFTING
for building work.
Local service
www.petersplans.com.au
QBSA No. 55773
WORSHIP TIMES and MEETINGS
BEALE upright piano
with stool, excellent
condition. $3300.
Oakey area
Phone 0409 062 442
KITCHEN bar stools x 2,
padded, high back, metal
frame $50. 4698 7177.
PINE kitchen hutch $100.
Pine slat single bed, new
mattress $200. Antique
pine kitchen cupboard
$100. Ph: 0402 135 606.
SQUATTERS chairs, saw
horses, Mynah Bird traps.
Highfields Mens Shed.
Contact Richard 0412 687
338 or Tim 0412 530 077.
TYRES, BATTERIES and SUSPENSION
GARAGE SALE
UPHOLSTERY
CABARLAH: 21 Barracks Road. Sunday, September 28. Charity sale for
Singing Kites.
Baby
clothes, household, doors,
books and lots more.
CROWS NEST: 19 James
St. Saturday-Sunday, September 28-29. 8-4pm. Tools,
boat and accessories, garden
shed, canoe, household
items, bric-a-brac and more.
MARKET DAY & CAR BOOT SALE
Saturday, September 27 - 7am to 1pm
SITES $15 - Phone 4696 8337
@ Highfields Baptist Church, 20 Kuhls Road
HIGHFIELDS
Highfields
Pioneer Village
POETS
BREAKFAST
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OCTOBER 19
7am to 9am ~ Full cooked
breakfast
10am to 4pm ~ Entertainment and
Official Opening of Fire Museum
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“If I died tonight, do I know for sure
that I would go to heaven?”
BIBLE STUDY - 0409 158 525
Ph. 0428 978 144
PLASTERER
PLASTERER
LOCAL - RELIABLE
Call Gary 0418 733 749
QBCC: No: 1002151
PUBLIC NOTICES
REUNION
Decendants of
Arthur & Alice PATCH
(nee Amelia WHYTE)
are invited - inlaws and
outlaws included
NOVEMBER 8-9
Qld Railway Institute Hall
Bellevue St, Toowoomba
BYO lunch and drinks
(Tea/coffee/hot water
provided)
Sid 0417 764 421
RURAL SUPPLIES
QUALITY LUCERNE
HAY and CHAFF
HOUSE FOR SALE
Scotland Yard Nursery
& Gift Shop
Cuckoo Clock Centre
CABARLAH
0412 094 557 - Gary
CROWS NEST: Eames
St. 2 brm house, freshly
renovated. $235,000 ono.
Ph: 4633 2065 or 0429
065 693.
WANTED to buy: Steel
shipping container 20ft.
Phone 0427 637 923.
WANTED TO BUY
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HEALTH and FITNESS
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Ask about a package to
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CHIROPRACTOR
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
BOWLS
GOLF
NORTH TOOWOOMBA LADIES: Championship singles semi-finals. J. Pauli d. M. Dallemolle. T.
Thomas conceded to V. Mahony. Final V. Mahony
d. J. Pauli. Social - Two bowl triples: J. Mitchell, B.
Hall, H. Gscheidle d. G. Doherty, A. Plowman, A.
Jones. Del Clark, R. Bradford, W. Smith-Squires d.
Dudley Clark, V. Warren, S. Chard. Winners for the
day (Lowest winning margin) Jan , Bernie, and Hazel. A grade singles: T. Thomas v. V. Mahony; D.
Clark v. S. McManus; J. Overlack v. V. Warren.
Markers S. Chard, M. Dallemolle, F. Dornbusch.
Umpire W. Smith-Squires. All games to start at
9.30am.
Summer starting time of 9am will start Wednesday, October 1.
Congratulations to J. Mitchell, G. Doherty, G.
Siebenhausen, M. Dallemolle (s) who came in Runner-up at the City fund raiser. Teams away Whale
Carnival Urangan September 30/October 1: M. Wood,
F. Dornbusch, T. Thomas, P. Graham (composite),
Millmerran Ezzy Shield F/R Wednesday October 1 M. Wilds, B. Williams, J. Baldock, V. Mahoney. Next
Committee Meeting October 1 at 12.00pm. Our Presidents Day is coming up fast on October 15. Names
on the white board to play.
Our Melbourne Cup fun day will be held on Tuesday, November 4. Bookings are now being taken.
Contacts Val Warren 4615 4201, Bev Boundy 4635
6196.
Also NTBC on 4639 2338 or write your name and
numbers on the men’s white board. Cost $25 per
person, 10am start. Book early, places go quickly.
Roster for this Friday Team 1 - L. Mott, J. Barnes, J.
Leerentveld, B. Brown. - Reynelde Bradford.
BORNEO BARRACKS: September 10 - Four
ball challenge, 4bbb stableford,. Chris Butler trophies.
Winners B. Bargenquast, D. Lamb 46, 2nd P.
Cartwright, C. Butler 45, 3rd L. Richards, G. Douglas
43. 4th B. Messer, M. Stark 43.
Pins 1st J. Dowling, 5th G. Douglas, 10th J. Bishop,
14th A. Davis, 17th B. Messer.
September 12 - Single stableford winner R. Woodcock 43, runner-up B. Goulding 41. Rundown J. Kruse
40, C. Wockner 40, D. Coates 39, J. Thompson 39,
T. Arthur 38, W. Ladewig 38, J. Bishop 37, N.
Hornery 37, T. Campbell 37. Pins 1st B. Goulding,
5th J. Kruse, 10th S. Lynn, 14th C. Reich, 17th W.
Balderson
September 13 - Single stroke and monthly medals, Ken Clarke trophies. A gade winner T. McLean
65, runner-up M. Goddard 68. B grade winner M.
Gardener 68, runner-up C. Mahaffey 68. C grade
winner B. Mason 67, runner-up G. Trussell 68. Rundown V. Fiamingo 69, P. Hunt 69, G. Coonan 70, B.
Marney 71, M. Creek 72, R. Backhouse 72, C. Reich
72, C. Hollis 72, D. Newman72. Pins 5th C. Reich,
14th C. Reich, 17th R. Backhouse. - Gary Small.
DDLBA: A very happy day for President Dawn
at Gatton. The weather was kind and an enjoyable
day was experienced by all. President Dawn thanks
all those who had an input into the day to make it the
success that it was. Winners were South Toowoomba
B. Gordon, S. Palmer, N. Parker, M. Short, (DDLBA
Past President’s Social Club) C. Wooldridge, V.
Anquetil, L. McCosker, G. Siebenhausen. Spider
winners M. Morris, J. Muggleton.
September 27 - DDLBA novice singles start at
West Toowoomba. All players in attendance by 8.45am
for draw. Any lady eligible may still do so by contacting the DDLBA secretary asap.
CROWS NEST: September 17 - Social bowls
winners were Tony Ryan and Terry Bowe, runnersup Bevan Wingett and Mick Chandler.
September 13 - DDBA pennants. Laidley stitched
up Crows Nest by a sizeable margin. Draws for the
intraclub competitions have been completed, and are
attached to the selectors’ noticeboard; so be prepared
to be called for play during the coming Saturdays.
September 14 - Dennis Nissen Motors afternoon
winners were Peter Coman, Ernie Motley and Vince
Vaz, runners-up Tom Hamilton, Kerry Ryan and Pat
Knowles.
Many thanks to Dennis for once again sponsoring
this annual event. Your generosity is always most
welcome. September 21 - Crows Nest Men’s Network afternoon.
Coming events: September 28 - Crows Nest v.
Esk at Esk. October 5 - Harry Steabler memorial
day. October 12 - Life members afternoon.
TIP: Before you take to the green for your first
intraclub competition game in the coming weeks, try
to become familiar with club playing regulations, that
were freely available with all entry forms, so that the
games director can co-ordinate the playing schedule
as directed by the management committee.
New bowls players and visitors are always welcome at the Crows Nest Bowls Club. Contact secretary Jim on [email protected] or on 4698 2278. Gary Baker.
RIFLE SHOOTING
FINANCE BROKERS and CONSULTANTS
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
GRAPHIC DESIGN and PRINTING
SUPERANNUATION
SOUTHERN DOWNS WARWICK: September 14 - 400 yards. F Standard Rifle, possible 126.
Dave Taylor 120.8, Graham Eagle 113.4, Margaret
Taylor 106.0, Neil Sexten 102.2, Carl Read 102.1,
Rob Smythe.
F Open Rifle, possible 126. Beth Caskey 119.8,
Bob Tyllyer 114.2, Paul Findlay 113.2. Target Rifle,
possible 105. Jim Dickenson 104.10, Rob Bondfield
99.8.
September 21 - 500 yards. F Standard Rifle, possible 126. Graham Eagle 121.6, Beth Caske 119.5,
Carl Read 109.4, Paul Read 108.2, Rob Smythe 107.3.
F Open Rifle, possible 126. Bob Tyllyer 117.5,
Margaret Tayor 115.4, Paul Findlay 112, Dave Taylor
had a bad, bad day. Target Rifle possible 105. Rob
Bondfield 104.12, Jim Dickenson 104.11.
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CROWS NEST GOOMBUNGEE: September
20 - Target rifle, possible 105.21. Ashley Bidgood
105.18, Nev Bidgood 104.11, Max Bidgood 103.12,
Dennis Bidgood 103.4, Geoff Long 102.9, Darryl
Mills 88.1. Scope class, possible 126.21, Bob Steel
120.7, Beth Caskey 119.3 John Lawson, 113.4, D.
Rodney 114.1.
Congratulations to Max Bidgood 1st place in the
Macintosh, 5th in the Queens and 1st in the B grade
grand aggregate at the New South Wales Queens.
Ashley came 11th in the Queens.
The next club shoot over 600 yards on September
27, 1pm start. Visitors are welcome.
Contact Ashley on 0407 374 378 or visit
www.qldrifle.com.au.
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BORNEO BARRACKS LADIES: September
16 - 4bbb stableford for trophies donated by Highfields Discount Drug Store. Winners Dawn Lord and
Sue Tucker 47, 2nd Connie Harrison and Pat Walker
45, 3rd Hazel Black and Beryl Thompson 41 on
countback. Pins 1/1 (all in) Judy Stevens, 3/12 (0-29)
Lotte Pedersen, 4/3 (30-45) Barbara Weier, 2/10 (pro
pin) Polly West.
September 23 - Two person aggregate stableford,
secret partners. Summer tee off time 8am for 8.30.
Please be in clubhouse by 8am.
CROWS NEST: September 10 - Sporters winner M. Strong 32, runner-up G. Goddard 31 Putting
L. Kruger 21. Pins 7/16 R. Burgess, 8/17 R. Gardner.
September 7 - Winner R. Burgess 34, runner-up
G. Littleton 31 Putting M. Strong 21 Pins 7/16 G.
Goddard, 8/17 D. Jenkins. September 14 Lester
and Grant Davey 4bbb select partners Winners M
Strong, R. Freeman 52. Rundown M. Strong, R.
Freeman, T. Weis, D. Yaxley. Pins 1/10, 2/11, 4/13,
6/15, 7/16, 9-18 T. Weis 3/12 B Cox, 8/17 K. Cox
September 21 - High Country Herald stableford
winner D. Sanderson, runner-up R. Freeman. Rundown D. Sanderson, R. Freeman, D. Cox, K. Cox,
D. Jenkins Pins 3/12 L. Case, 8/17 N. Case September 28 - Damian Cox memorial, stroke event,
monthly medal
GOOMBUNGEE: September 18 - Ladies single stroke, monthly medal. Winner Jan Mullins 65
net. Putts Val Hartland 27. Approach 4/13 Ann
Cass. Men’s single stableford, club trophy. Winner
Tony Dawson 46. Pin 8/17 Glyn Skuse. Approach
9/18 Dave Humphrey.
September 19 - Chook run. Winner Kathy Egan
30 net, runner-up Murray McLeod, 3rd Greg Harth.
September 21 - Single stableford, Burstow’s
Funerals trophies. Winner men Greg Schull 41, runner-up Gary Herriman 39 on count back. Winner
ladies Dulcie Skuse 41, runner-up Jan Mullins 35
on count back. Rundown Peter McDonald, Alan
Reis, Murray McLeod, Nino Capuzzo, Glyn Skuse,
Ann Norris. Pins men 4/13 Mark Peters, 8/17 Greg
Schull. Approach 6/15 John Harth. Ladies pins 4/
13 and 8/17 Ann Norris. Approach 3/12 Ann Cass.
September 25 - from 8.30am. Ladies single
stroke, club trophy. Mens single stableford, club
trophy.
September 28 - Single stableford, Des Noller
memorial.
Men’s and ladies foursomes moved back a week
to October 5. Friday chook run has started again
from 3pm. - Murray McLeod captain
HOCKEY
TOOWOOMBA: Senior grand final - A1 division women: Rangeville 5 (Katie Wollstein 2,
Anita Britts, Danielle Ashurst, Caitlyn Russ) d.
Past High 1 (Courtney Kelly.)
Men: Newtown 6 (Heath Edwards 2, Josh
McPaul, Martin Hollis, Scott Richards, Matthew
Siebuhr) d. Red Lion 1 (Nathan Case).
A2 division men: Red Lion (Red) 4 d.
Newtown 2. Women: Rangeville 3 d Red Lion 1.
A3 division men: Past High 1 d. Red Lion (Red)
0. Women: Norths 1 d. Rangeville 0.
A4 division men: Newtown 7 d. Norths 6. This
game went to double shoot outs after a 4-all draw
at half time.
The first round shoot outs were 2-all making it a
6-all score line. However, the second round was 10 to Newtown, making it a 7-6 final score. Women:
Red Lion 1 d. Newtown 0.
TABLE TENNIS
CROWS NEST: First night of handicap fixtures.
Emus (7) Kurt Macdonald (8) 3, Don Macdonald (8)
3 K. Macdonald (7) 0 d. Pigeons (4) B. Macdonald
(10) 1, I. Woodley (10) 1, J. Stoors (13) 1. Parrots (8)
D. Macdonald (4) 2, G. Knight (5) 3, M. Macdonald
(0) 2 d. Crows (3) S. Murphy (3) 1, G. Littleton (9)
1, S. Black (6) 0. Wrens (5) G. Fisher (4) 2, L. Taylor
(8) 1, R. Kelk (7) 2 d. Magpies (4) D. Shum (2) 3, T.
Macdonald (11) Jill (3) 0. - Joy Bretz.
CROWS NEST: Mouse Bilbys played the game
of their season on Tuesday night, beating the
unstoppable Carlukes 98 to 84. Winning the toss,
Carlukes were put under pressure early on by some
accurate Mousemen bowler Matt Wheeler’s four
wickets.
It was only Connor Stilman and Brendan Wheildon,
34 runs, that got on top of the bowlers. Bilbys’ steady
batting got them over the line with Matt Rowe and
Matt Robson the chief destroyers.
Esky raiders returned to the winners circle on
Wednesday night with a convincing win over Fielders. Both teams featured new faces but it was Raiders
stand outs Chris Scheurle and Geoff Polzin that
proved the difference.
The final score went Eskys’ way 147 to 107. John Schwartz.
HIGH COUNTRY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 - 15
Brother and sister compete
at national World Skills
Brother and sister
Jarron and Alarha Miller,
right, travelled to Western Australia to compete
for a position on the Australian WorldSkills International team, the
Skillaroos at the 13th
National WorldSkills
Competition in Perth.
WorldSkills Australia is
a national organisation
that has been actively
contributing to Australia’s economic prosperity
through the development,
recognition and promotion of vocational skills
and excellence since 1981.
WorldSkills Australia
aims to encourage Australians to celebrate vocational education and
training and to create the
understanding that to
learn a skill, to choose a
skill-based career, is one
of the most important
decisions a young person
will ever make.
WorldSkills Australia is
the nation’s premier
showcase of youth skill
and trade excellence.
Competitions alternate
on a two-year cycle. Regional competitions flow
into national competitions and national competition winners, if eligible, can become members
of the Team Australia
Skillaroo.
WorldSkills Australia,
more than the country’s
largest and most prestigious trade and skill competition, unearths Skill
Ambassadors, the perfect
role models for all young
Australians who are contemplating their futures,
and examples of what can
be achieved in a trade or
skills-based career.
Jarron was awarded
winner of the Plumbing
Skills category in the
South Region of the
World Skills Competition
which was held earlier in
the year.
Jarron started his
school based apprenticeship with the family business, Jackrhon Plumbing
in February 2010, while
still at high school in year
10.
As soon as he finished
year 12, Jarron started the
second year of his apprenticeship in November 2012. He completed
his final block at TAFE
this year in May.
Alarha, who is still a
student at St Joesph’s
College in Toowoomba,
completed a traineeship
with Toowoomba based
company All Sorted
Bookkeeping, under principal Tracy McAuliffe,
obtaining an Certicate III
in Business.
Carnival float
The Heritage Bank entry in the Toowoomba
Carnival of Flowers parade included two
groups of people, waving red and purple balloons, and a float dominated by red flowers,
and a piggy bank.
Alarha was also
awarded winner of the
Business Skills category
in the South Region of the
World Skills Competition
held earlier in the year as
well.
Jarron and Alarha are
the grandchildren of Ken
and Carol Miller, Crows
Nest. It is believed that it
is a very rare occasion
where both brother and
sister compete at the same
time vying for a position
on the Australian
WorldSkill International
team.
Finalists from this
round will join the team
of Skillaroos who will be
heading to Brazil to compete in the 43rd
WorldSkills International
Competition to be held in
São Paolo in August,
2015.
Each member of the
Skillaroos will train rigorously with their mentors and trainers in the
lead-up to the international competition, with
the hope of being
crowned the best in the
world in their chosen
profession.
• More Carnival parade
photos next week
The 2015 Skillaroos
will be defending Australia’s impressive ranking as
the 13th most highly
skilled nation in the world
out of 68 WorldSkills International member countries. - Barry Miller.
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