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Page 16- The Barcoo Independent, Friday, May 14 2010

May 14 2010 ISSN 1832-6129 RRP $2.00 Contact: barcooindependent@gmail.com

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

By ROWAN HUNNAM

Volunteers Barbeque Breakfast - page 7Biggest Morning Tea - page 12 to 13

Blackall Show Results - page 14 to 15

continued on page 5

Judge Jodie Wynne with the winners of the Blackall Show open challenge; first was Daryl Ogden and Spin me Lola. John Crook-King placed second and fourth on Dorso and Steelie, and Paula Deane was third on Notus Tenacity

Above right: Lance Thomson on Boree Berber was the winner of the novice challenge at the Blackall Show, here with judge Jodie Wynne, Bill Paine and Torver Romeo Earl, who finished second, Suzy Paine and Zippin Loot placed third, and Terri-Ann Rosenow finished fourth on Vallyview Fidget

Twelve couples took to the field this weekend for the Central West mixed championships, with visiting players from both Tambo and Isisford. It was disappointing not to see any players from Longreach, Barcaldine and Alpha, but for those that attended, there was some very good golf played.

Winners on the day were Ashlee and Peter Fry with a great score of 55 nett. Close on their heels, with a score of 56, were Karen Choyce and Graham Schluter.

Other scores were Les and Christine Williams with a score of 57, Wilma Pitt and Clinton Austin 58, T Jarvis and Mary Sutherland 60, T Johnstone and Billy Rogers 60, Geoff Fry and Pauline Fry 62, Keely Pitt and Lamickey Pitt 63, G Glover and M Glover 63, Joe Walker and Lyn MacNamara 64, Frank Simpson and Joslyn Avery 68, and K Ward and Hazel Rogers 69.

Christine and Les Williams hit a spot of trouble on hole 4 which took them out of the running – better luck next time. Welcome to Keely Pitt who had her first hit in competition. It was good to see another junior joining the club.

Pin shots for the day were second shot on hole 2 and hole 6 to Lyn MacNamara, nearest pin on hole 11 to Clinton Austin and hole 17 nearest to the pin went to Billy Rogers.

Members without partners had a social hit and the winner was Ashley Loveday with 41 points.

Next week members will travel to Longreach for the Longreach Open on Sunday. For those not travelling, there will be a social hit, with hit off time to be advertised on the board.

– Par Positive

Central West mixed championships

Keen young dirtbike riders enjoyed the annual Hive Cup last Saturday. From left: Flynn Hinds, Brooke DeHennin, Slater Spinks, Rudd Choyce, Ky Gerber, Mason Spinks, Jack Spinks, Tom Spinks, Noah Kangan, Riley Hinds, Seaton Hansen, Tom DeHennin, Jacob DeHennin, Logan Hauff, Mitchell Hauff, Harry Hauff and (front) Grace and Maverick Spinks. See page 9 for more photographs.

At the 2010 Blackall Show held on May 2 the novice and open challenges were run with a bit of a difference.

Following the traditional dry pattern, with their well-trained mounts competitors showed true skill in negotiating a time trial, which consisted of fast turns, speed control elements, stopping in an instant, picking up and carrying items on the move and a bush jump.

The time trial was introduced this year to accommodate for the scratched cattle section after a huge week for workers and the number of cattle needed for the national campdraft titles. The time trial was a real hit with the riders.

– Helen Aspinall

Blackall Show challenges with a difference

IT was back to club bowls again last Sunday on the Blackall green after a short break. Loretta provided another upset, beating Lou Kelly in sets of nine ends, 8-10, 12-8 and 9-7. In other sets of nine ends, Ross Browning was too good for John Bowyer, winning 10-5 and 10-7. Col Pfingst had an easy game against Greg Macnamara, winning 11-2 and 15-2.

It was as expected in the handicap singles, with a very close and good game between Mitch Pfingst and Trevor Brown. Mitch was just in the lead with 27-26 after 19 ends, moving out to 29-28 after 21 ends. Mitch then scored a further 2 to win 31-28.

In social bowls, Brian, Hazel and Brett defeated Woody, Judy and Don, 7-6.

Next week at the Blackall bowls club in A singles, D Holden is set to play J Blucher, D Carter will play R Robinson, J Bowyer will play L Kelly and M Pfingst will play R Browning. In B singles, T Hayward will play against M Chapman.

Social play will be available. Games start at 9.30am.

– Dally Holden

Groups impacted by the state government’s intention to place a Wild Rivers declaration over the Lake Eyre Basin met in Longreach last week to thrash out issues raised by the government’s policy consultation paper released in March.

The meeting was convened by the Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) and included representatives from the farming lobby group AgForce, Western Rivers Alliance (Cooper Creek Protection Group, Wilderness Society, Australian Floodplain Association, Pew Environment Group Australia), Desert Channels Queensland, and local government.

It aimed to present a joint communiqué to the government.

After the meeting Scott Buchanan,

More Wild Rivers talk

Club bowls back underway

Local land identified for potential CO2 storageLAND in Blackall-Tambo has been

identified by the state government as a potential location for the underground longterm storage of carbon dioxide gases from coal-fired power stations.

Thirteen areas of land have been earmarked as potential storage sites, in the Blackall-Tambo area, Roma–Wandoan and in Chinchilla–Moonie, covering the Galilee, Bowen, Surat and Adavale Basins.

Of the 13 identified sites, six are located within Blackall-Tambo.

On April 14, greenhouse gas storage proponents and exploration companies were invited to tender for exploration in the available areas to determine their suitability.

According to a Mines and Energy spokesman for the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), local councils are stakeholders and will be consulted accordingly subsequent to the award of tenure to exploration companies.

The spokesman went on to

say that, while land subject to exploration may not necessarily be owned by the state, the resources below the surface are the property of the state.

“Local councils are commonly involved in the consultation process,” he added.

Prospective geostorage companies expressed interest prior to the land release, requesting specific parcels of land for which they had already carried out preliminary desktop studies to identify possible targets.

“Land areas covering Blackall and Tambo were initially submitted as part of an expression of interest lodged by an interested party,” the DEEDI spokesman said.

Based on past case studies, it takes in excess of 5 years of detailed exploration and appraisal work to establish an acceptable confidence level before proceeding to the next stage of development.

When the initial stages are completed, an environmental impact study has to be submitted prior to injection testing. There are

also a number of monitoring tests that have to be carried out to prove seal rock integrity and to ensure that groundwater supplies are not contaminated with injected fluids.

WHATS ON in 2010MAY14 BCI Ride West14 Heartland Festival Photography Exhibition Cocktail Party, Tambo14-17 Hebel Artist Workshop14-28 Heartland Festival Photography Exhibition15 Murder Mystery Dinner15-16 Low Carbon Costume Workshop15-16 Sean Leahy Cartooning Workshop17 Wine and Cheese Evening with Sean Leahy & Sheryl Gwyther17-19 Writing Workshop19 Woolscour Tour and Dinner21 Food & Music Fiesta: Friends of Pedro22 Isisford Sheep and Wool Show22-23 Shockwave Youth Arts Festival22-26 Watercolour Workshop24 Galilee Basin Focus Group Meeting26 Woolscour Tour and Dinner28-30 Art Show30-3 Supergene Evaluation Clinic, Longreach

JUNE2 Woolscour Tour and Dinner5 Blackall State School P&C Trivia Evening5 Woolscour Bush Dinner9 Woolscour Tour and Dinner16 Woolscour Tour and Dinner19 Blackall Equestrian Group Jump Club23 Woolscour Tour and Dinner26-27 Blackall Pony Club Shield Day & Open Gymkhana

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APSB: L Wearing - Lakevale Poppy, Reserve Champion Registered APSB: WPS - Wajesue Diamond. Novice Stockman’s Challenge. Dry Pattern: 1 J Taylor - Boree Tease, 2 L Thompson - Boree Berber, 3 Terri-ann Rosenow - Valliview Fidget. Time Trial: 1 L Thompson - Boree Berber, 2 Lauren Tindall – Duchess, 3 L Thompson - Notus Tacit. Final Round Winners: 1 L Thompson - Boree Berber, 2 B Paine - Torver Romeo Earl, 3 S Paine - Zippin Loot, 4 T Rosenow - Valliview Fidget. Open Stockman’s Challenge. Dry Pattern: 1 John Crook-King – Dorso, 2 Darryl Ogden - Spin Me Lola, 3 P Dean - Notus Tenacity. Time Trial: 1 L Thompson - Boree Berber, 2 P Dean - Notus Tenacity, 3 D Ogden - Spin Me Lola. Final Round Winners: 1 D Ogden - Spin Me Lola, 2 J Crook-King – Dorso, 3 P Dean - Notus Tenacity, 4 J Crook-King – Steelie. Show Jumping. Childrens AM3: 1 Kayli O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes, 2 C Johnstone – Josh. AM3: 1 Rachel Fels – Flight, 2 R Fels – Butsy, 3 Kate Cusack - Boundary Rider, 4 K Cusack - Aces N Eights. AM7: 1 Greg Murie – Joe, 2 Allison Diezmann - Bello Gino, 3 Samantha DuReitz - Red Boy. Beginners Stakes 90cm AM7: 1 G Murie – Joe, 2 R Fels - Rosebrook Electra. Open Grand Prix: 1 R Fels – Butsy, 2 R Fels – Flight, K Cusack - Boundary Rider, K Cusack - Aces N Eights. Open Hit & Hurry: 1 R Fels – Butsy, 2 K Cusack - Boundary Rider, 3 K Cusack - Aces N Eights, 4 G Murie – Joe. Junior 6 Bar: 1 R Fels, K Cusack, 2 R Fels, K Cusack. Open 6 Bar: 1 R Fels, 2 K Cusack, 3 G Murie – Joe, 4, R Fels, Rachel Bourke, K Cusack. Pony & Children’s Hacks & Child Riders. Local Children’s Hack: 1 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 2 Codie Fanning - Boree Scope, 3 Jamie-lee Morris – Chance. Maiden Pony Hack: 1 L Wearing - Lake Vale Poppy, 2 J Morris – Chance, 3 J Dart – Ringer. Novice Pony Hack: 1 L Wearing - Lake Vale Poppy, 2 J Morris – Chance, 3 John Flannigan – Ester. Open Pony Hack (not exceeding 12h): 1 C Johnstone – Josh. Open Pony Hack (over 12h not exceeding 13h): 1 L Wearing - Lake Vale Poppy, 2 J Morris – Chance, 3 J Dart – Ringer. Open Pony Hack (over 13h not exceeding 14h): 1 A Flannigan – Ester, 2 Charley Brown – Starlight, 3 Leroy Brown – RB. Champion Pony Hack: L Wearing - Lake Vale Poppy, Reserve Champion Pony Hack: J Morris – Chance. Pair of Pony Hacks: 1 J Morris – Chance, C Brown – Starlight, 2 K O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes, C Johnstone – Josh, 3 J Dart – Ringer, A Flannigan – Ester. Pleasure Pony Hack: 1 K O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes, 2 J Dart – Ringer, 3 J Morris – Chance. Station Pony: 1 J Dart – Ringer, 2 T Wheeler – Daisy, 3 S Salsbury – Issabella. Most Promising Rider Led (under 7 years): 1 S Salsbury – Issabella, 2 Martana Davies-Horn – Dusty. Boy or Girl Rider (under 7 years, unled): 1 A Rogers - Blue Boy. Girl rider (7 years & under 9 years): 1 Rosie Alexander – Toffee, 2 A Davies-Horn – Jamma. Boy Rider (7 years & under 9 years): 1 L Brown – RB. Girl Rider (9 years & under 11 years): 1 B Joseland - Diamond Breeze, 2 K O’Toole - Mickey Blue Eyes, 3 E Pearson – Chester. Girl rider (11 years & under 13 years): 1 S O’Toole - Barcoo George, 2 J Morris – Chance, 3 T Wheeler - Daisy Mae, J Dart – Ringer. Girl Rider (13 years & under 15 years): 1 R Fels – Flight, 2 G Cusack - Fortune Hunter, 3 C Anderson – Bucky. Boy Rider (13 years & under 15 years): 1 Logan Harlow - Big Boys Destiny, 2 A Flannigan – Ester. Girl Rider (15 years & under 17 years): 1 J Read - Harrington Park Elite, 2 Kristen Grant - Keeping it Real, 3 S Aspinall – Hillbilly. Champion

Girl Rider: J Read – Harrington Park Elite. Reserve Champion Girl Rider: R Fels – Flight. Champion Boy Rider: L Harlow - Big Boys Destiny. Reserve Champion Boy Rider: A Flannigan - Ester. Pavilion Section. Home Cookery Aggregate: Lynette Davison. Juvenile Cookery Aggregate (17 years & under): Bonny Lawrence, Aggregate (12 years & under): Caitlin Johnstone, Aggregate (6-8 years): Nathan Lloyd. Jams Aggregate: Joyce Birnie. Chutney and Relish Aggregate: J Birnie. Farm Produce Aggregate: Blackall State School. Horticulture Aggregate (Jessie Banks Memorial Trophy): Sandra Richardson. Blooms Aggregate: S Richardson. Trevor & Gloria Darbey Memorial Trophy for the Champion Rose: L Davison. Floral Work Aggregate: Sonya Pennise & Cathy Wheelhouse. Dried, Silk & Artificial Flowers Aggregate: Rhonda Prow. Most Outstanding Arrangement: R Prow. Pot Plants Aggregate: S Richardson. Champion Pot Plant & Society’s Ribbon: S Richardson. Juvenile Horticulture Aggregate (Group A): C Johnstone, Groub B: N Lloyd. Joel Birse Memorial for Scarecrow: Blackall Girl Guides. Champion Needlework: R Prow. Joan Wood Memorial Trophy - Best Piece of patchwork in Division A: Veronica Driver, Aggregate: Glady Hayward. Hand & Machine-made Needlework: Margot Molle, Best Article: R Prow. Crochet Aggregate: M Molle, Best Article: M Molle. Knitted Work: J Birnie. Champion Craft Exhibit: Jaclyn Hine, Aggregate: J Hine. Paper Craft: Kerry Lloyd. Handmade Cards: Joy Smith. Beading: J Hine. Woodwork: John Harlow. Juvenile Crafts and Hobbies: B Lawrence, under 12 years: Will Alexander, under 7 years: N Lloyd. Painting Aggregate: Jessica Lloyd, Champion Exhibit Trophy: J Lloyd. Juvenile Painting (14-17 years): B Lawrence, 9-13 years: W Alexander, 5-8 years: Alex Pearson, Champion Juvenile Art Exhibit: W Alexander. Most Successful Photography Exhibitor: Janette Lawler, Champion Photograph: Lisa Alexander, People’s Choice Exhibit: J Lloyd. Coloured Prints Aggregate: L Alexander. Black and White or Sepia Prints Aggregate: J Lawler. Juvenile Photography Group A: B Lawrence, Group B: Annabelle Allpass, Group C: N Lloyd. Collector’s Corner Division A: Ammie Richardson, Division B: C Johnstone. Venerables: Buddy Wagstaff Memorial for Most Outstanding Exhibit: Joy Smith. Interschool Competition Barcoo Pastoral Society Shield: Blackall State School (64%, St Joseph’s 36%). Colouring Competition: Brodie Peacock & Chloe Paix. Pavilion Aggregates. Joyce Lane Memorial Trophy for Highest Aggregate Points in the Pavilion: K Lloyd. Blackall Cultural Association Aggregate: K Lloyd. Pavilion Aggregate for the boy with the Highest Points over Juvenile Sections: N Lloyd. Pavilion Aggregate (The Flora Skewes Memorial Trophy) for the girl with Highest points over Juvenile Sections: B Lawrence. Art Competition to design cover for 2011 Blackall Show Schedule: Rebecca Ossipow. Lucky Gate: Roland Blucher. Raffle: 1 Planter Box - Hayley Batts, 2 Telstra Bag - David Kerrigan, 3 $50 Meat Voucher - Don Lloyd. $100 Club: Jason Sprague. Poultry & Caged Birds. Jesse Marshall: Junior Poultry - Grand Champion Bird of the Show, Henry Masters Memorial Shield. Merv Balderson: Open Poultry – Grand Champion Bird of the Show, Champion Bantam, Reserve Champion Bantam, George Fletcher Memorial Trophy. Trevor Balderson: Grand Champion Caged Bird, Reserve Grand Champion Caged Bird, Champion Dove, Champion Budgerigar, Champion Pigeon, Champion Australian Finch, Champion

Foreign Finch, Champion Foreign Parrot, Champion Lovebird Pair, Champion Dove Pair, Champion Pigeon Pair. Zach Frost: Reserve Grand Champion Bird of the Show. Lachlan Parry: Champion Backyard Fowl. Emerson Parry: Encouragement Award, Champion Pair of Bantams. Allan Brady: Reserve Grand Champion Bird of the Show, Champion Large Fowl. Cecil & Zach Frost: Champion Lovebird, Champion Cockatoo. Ray Malinen: Champion Backyard Fowl, Champion Waterbird. Geoff & Paula Bashford (Barcaldine): Reserve Champion Large Fowl. Lesley Heatley: Champion Canary, Champion Australian Parrot, Champion Parrot Pair, Champion Finch Pair, Budgerigar Pair. Flock Merino Sheep. Short Wool: 1 Avonleigh. Long Wool: 1 Oma, 2 Benalla, 3 Springleigh. Long Wool: 1 Springleigh, 2 Oma, 3 Oma. Unshorn: 1 Lyndon, 2 Jubilee Park, 3 Jubilee Park. Egelabra Pen Merino Ewes Champion: Oma, Reserve: Benalla. Haddon Rig Pen Merino Ewes Champion: Springleigh, Reserve: Oma. Black Toyota Pen Merino Lambs Champion: Lyndon, Reserve: Jubilee Park. Uadry Pen Flock Merino Ewes Grand Champion: Springleigh. Lloyd Wood Memorial Champion Flock Merino Ewes: Springleigh, Reserve: Oma. Terrick Merinos Champion Pen Locally Bred Ewes: Springleigh. CM Pegler Memorial – Highest Aggregate Points: Springleigh. Wool. Champion Housed Ram’s Fleece: Longreach Pastoral College (ACCC), Champion Housed Ewe’s Fleece: Longreach Pastoral College, Single Lamb’s Fleece: Lilyveil, Single Weaner’s Fleece: Benalla, Single Hogget’s Fleece: Benalla, Single Fine Fleece: Benalla, Single Medium Fleece: Acton, Single Strong Fleece: Bloomfield, Two Fine Fleeces: Benalla, Two Medium Fleeces: Lilyveil, Two Strong Fleeces: Lilyveil, Champion Flock Fleece of the Show: Benalla, Reserve Champion Flock Fleece of the Show: Acton, Grand Champion Fleece of the Show: Benalla, Reserve Grand Champion Fleece of the Show: Acton, Best Group of Fleeces of Clean Commercial Value: Benalla, Wool Classer’s Award: John Harris, Norman and Marion White Memorial Shield: Benalla, J.A.L. Petersen Memorial for Highest Aggregate points: Benalla. Pet Sheep. One Fine Fleece: Jamie (Nod) Johnson, One Medium Fleece: Megan Banks, One Strong Fleece: Nathan Lloyd, Champion Pets Fleece: J Johnson. Wether Trial. Wool Aggregate: 1 Avonleigh - $43.16, 2 Home Creek - $39.04, 3 Melrose - $38.50. Highest Priced Fleece: 1 Avonleigh (2007) - $53.73 (17.9 microns, 6 kg), 2 Melrose (2006) - $52.04 (22.5 microns, 7 kg), 3 Warringah (2006) - $47.74 (22.0 microns, 6.6 kg). Highest Priced Carcase: 1 Coolagh (2005) - $94.71 (66 kg, fat score 2), 2 Lyndon (2005) - $91.14 (63.5 kg, fat score 2), 3 Avonleigh (2007) - $91.14 (63.5 kg, fat score 2). Best Pen of Mutton Sheep: 1 Coolagh (2005) - $91.13, 2 Avonleigh (2007) - $88.50, 3 Lyndon (2005) - $78.25. Supreme Pen: 1 Avonleigh (2007) - $130.35, 2 Coolagh (2005) - $122.98, 3 Lyndon (2005) - $115.84. Prime Lambs. Pen of 3 Lambs: 1 Andrew & Maree King, 2 Ranald & Rachel Noble, 3 Paula Dean & Jan Taylor. Champion Single Lamb: 1 King, 2 Noble, 3 Dean & Taylor. Coolalee Perpetual Trophy – Champion Pen Lambs: King. Hugh Moffatt Memorial Trophy – Prize winning team: King. Triathalon. 1 Mitchell Parry, 2 Lily Alexander. 12 & under: 1 Zach Frost, 2 Lochie Chapman, 3 Quinn Carolan. Open: 1 Jason Sprague, 2 Bruce Trickett.

Lorraine Bartolo Lochnivar, Barcaldine (left) bought the top priced bull at the Black Stump Invitational Bull Sale from Rodney and Liz (pictured, right) Skene Meldon Park, Dalby. The Simmental bull went for $5250. See page 11 for results. Photo by Alan Lancaster.

I trust all mothers had a wonderful Mother’s Day.It was a lengthy drive for Deputy Mayor Peter Skewes,

CEO Ken Timms and myself to Boulia last Wednesday to attend the 74th meeting of the Western Qld Local Government Association. The meeting consisted of 12 Councils; Barcaldine, Barcoo, Blackall Tambo, Boulia, Central Highlands, Diamantina, Flinders, Isaacs, Winton, Mackinlay, Longreach and Richmond Shire Council.

Federal Member for Maranoa the Hon Bruce Scott MP was the first guest speaker and gave an overview of the opposition’s position on the expanding federal government debt and its implications for Australia.

Minister for Local Government Desley Boyle spoke on the changes to the Local Government Act of 2009. She also spoke on the proposed changes to the country racing management and funding and would be speaking to the relevant Minister on the subject. Some very angry councillors had voiced their objection to recent changes mooted by Qld Racing.

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Lawrence Springborg and Fiona Simpson MP gave an overview of the LNP stance on the resignation of two members to stand as independents at the next election and the proposal by the LNP to look at “de-amalgamation” in some cases. The meeting debated issues brought forward by councils from across the region. Those accepted will be further debated at the state conference of the Local Gvt Association of Qld. Boulia CWA Ladies excelled themselves with wonderful meals. The yabbie and toy camel races were a hoot. We walked safely to school on Friday morning with students of the Boulia State School before we drove back home to Blackall again.

National Volunteer Week was celebrated with a breakfast in Banks Park, Blackall for around 15 wonderful volunteers. Over a cup of tea with an egg and bacon muffin, I was able to say thank you to those who came along, for their efforts in this great community. I certainly do not want anyone to give it up! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

I met with officers from DERM, the Qld Water Directorate, Wide Bay Water and the Department of Infrastructure and Planning, from the Water Directorate who had flown into Blackall (negotiating the works in progress at the airport). A frank discussion ensued as to the necessity for fluoridation in the water here in Blackall. Tests prove that there is very little natural fluoride in our water and as we have a population of more than 1000 it is a state requirement to comply. Tambo, with a population of less than 1000, will be offered alternative means of access to fluoride. We are yet to be advised of just what the “means” will be. Another topic was the amount of water used by the community on a daily basis. As it is coming up to winter we should try to use less water; figures give us a higher rate of water usage than other Western Qld communities. An inspection of our working bores and the sewerage plant was also carried out.

In day to day business of Council I receive letters expressing pleasure and concerns. In all cases if letters are not signed I have to disregard their content! Please sign your correspondence. Jan Ross

Below: Brooke Hancock, Lauren Meehan, Hadassah Kennedy, Georgia Sprague and Chloe Paix (missing, Lauren Butler) are six girls from the Blackall State School, St Joseph’s and LSODE who enjoy dancing every Tuesday, under the supervision of teacher Leanne Paix, working hard to prepare for eisteddfods and other events.

THERE is less than a month to go until more than sixty ex-students from the Blackall State School and St Joseph’s Catholic School celebrate forty years since finishing year 10.

Around 90 students have been contacted to participate in the reunion which will be held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in Blackall.

Organiser Kevin Hauff, a past president of the St Joseph’s P&F, says the reunion has been in the planning for 18 months. Pictured in the photograph are two unidentified

students. Organisers are asking for help from the Blackall community to identify them. Students in the year 10 class of 1970 were: Keith Daly, David Deeley, Rolland Cavanagh, Glenn Dawson, Allan Douglas, Terry Ellison, Noel Heaps, John Henderson, Desmond Howard, Anthony Kiernan, Robert Lawson, Peter Molle, Vincent Prow, Darryl Stehbens, Robert Sunderland, Douglas Thomson, Peter Wilson, Geoffrey Zeith, Glenys Gibson, Joanne Blucher, Elaine Dallas, Maxine Ellison, Susan Frost, Noelle Green, Sheryl Harlow, Pamela Hawkswell, Sandra Kupfer, Debbie Laycock, Denise Mcdonald, Gail McOmish, Robyn Mules, Kay O’Dell, Alison Peut, Beverley Rooney, Sandra Schofield, Lydia Skewes, Cheryl Smith, Claudia Smith, Dawn Williams and Robyn Zipperer.

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SUPERGENEEvaluation Clinic

A four day practical demonstration of the beef grading system and meat tenderness at the Longreach Pastoral College.

Learn the commercial value of killing a 14 rib steer over a 13 rib steer.14 rib steer provided by Barry Mayne Tarabah, Tambo

Production v Retail$800 v $3280

May 31 - June 3 2010For bookings contact Peter on 0418 141 910 or Henry at the Longreach Agricultural College on 0417 798 448. To secure your place, please book by May 21.

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Can you identify the young man in the front row, left, and the young woman in the back row, second from the right? These students were in the year 10 class in 1970. Contact the Barcoo Independent or Kevin Hauff.

Familiar with the year 10 class of 1970?

Kid’s Corner with Eddie EmuG’day Kids. What a lovely day I spent with my mother last Sunday. We dangled our claws in the Barcoo River as we nibbled on fat juicy grasshoppers. What did you do for your mothers? Breakfast in bed, flowers and chocolates, colourful paintings lovingly prepared by enthusiastic children at school. Mothers are the backbone of our family and we should always show them how much we love them. Don’t wait for one day a year, show them everyday with a kiss and a cuddle and a simple “I love you mum”. Eddie

BLACKALL SHOW RESULTSDressage. Junior Dressage (under 13): 1

Sharni O’Toole - Boobook Allstyle, 2 S O’Toole - Barcoo George, 3 Jacklenn Dart -Ringer. Junior Dressage (13 yrs and under 17 years): 1 Jean Read – General, 2 Codie Fanning - Samuel by Sheeza, 2 Gemma Cusack - Fortune Hunter, 3 J Read - Galaxy Park Betelgeux. Preliminary Dressage: 1 Penny Anderson – Sonny, 2 Margie Elliott - Sassy Shadow, 3 M Elliott – Shakara. Novice Dressage: 1 M Elliott – Shakara, 2 P Anderson – Sonny, 3 M Elliott - Sassy Shadow. Gymkhana. 14-16 years: Flag Race: 1 Corine Anderson, 2 Sara Aspinall, 3 G Cusack. Bending Race: 1 C Anderson, 2 S Aspinall, 3 G Cusack. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 G Cusack, 2 Brooke DeHennin, 3 S Aspinall. Barrel Race: 1 S Aspinall, 2 C Anderson, 3 G Cusack. 11-13 years: Flag Race: 1 Jake Lloyd, 2 Taylor Wheeler, 3 J Dart. Bending Race: 1 J Lloyd, 2 J Dart, 3 T Wheeler. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 J Lloyd, 2 T Wheeler. Barrel Race: 1 J Lloyd, 2 T Wheeler, 3 J Dart. 7-10 years: Flag Race: 1 Caitlin Johnstone, 2 Luke Clifford, 3 Ella Pearson. Bending Race: 1 Jack Banks, 2 L Clifford, 3 Charlie Brown. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 J Banks, 2 L Clifford, 3 C Johnstone. Barrel Race: 1 C Johnstone, 2 J Banks, 3 Bella Joseland. 6 & under, not led: Flag Race: 1 Billy Banks, 2 Charlotte Jarvis. Bending Race: 1 B Banks, 2 C Jarvis. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 B Banks, 2 C Jarvis. Barrel Race: 1 B Banks, 2 C Jarvis. 6 & under, led: Flag Race: 1 Sophie Salsbury, 2 Alex Pearson. Bending Race: 1 A Pearson, 2 S Salsbury. Walk, Trot & Lead: 1 S Salsbury, 2 A Pearson. Barrel Race: 1 S Salsbury, 2 A Pearson. Open Flag race: 1 Dominique Russell, 2 Greta Wood, 3 Andrew Davison. Open Bending Race: 1 A Davison, 2 D Russell, 3 G Wood. Open Walk, Trot & Gallop: 1 A Davison, 2 D Russell, 3 G Wood. Open Barrel Race: 1 D Russell, 2 Henry Elderfield, 3 G Wood. Galloways/Hacks & Adult riders. Lady Rider: 1 Renee Radel – Sirocco, 2 Dianna Dahms – Shakira, 3 Amanda Schulze - Maison Park Merlin. Gentleman Rider: 1 Keith Dahms – Magpie, 2 Bill Paine - Torver Romeo Earl, 3 Tony Lofthouse - Mountaintop Shane. Maiden Galloway Hack: 1 Rachel Fels – Flight, 2 C Anderson – Bucky, 3 S Aspinall – Hillbilly. Novice Galloway Hack: 1 A Schulze - Maison Park Merlin, 2 May Elliott - Elgraco Cisco, 3 R Fels – Flight. Open Galloway Hack (over 14h not exceeding 14.2): 1 A Schulze - Maison Park Merlin, 2 R Radel - Harrison Park Elite. Open Galloway Hack (over 14h not exceeding 15h): 1 J Read – General, 2 May Elliott - Elgraco Cisco. Local Hack or Galloway: 1 A Schulze - Maison Park Merlin. Shire Hack or Galloway: 1 A Schulze - Maison Park Merlin, 2 S O’Toole - Barcoo George, 3 Kate Cusack - Aces N Eights. Maiden Hack: 1 P

Anderson – Sonny, 2 Margie Elliott – Matilda, 3 G Cusack - Fortune Hunter. Novice Hack: 1 Margie Elliott – Shakara, 2 K Dahms – Matilda, 3 J Read - Galaxy Park Betelgeux. Betty Harlow Memorial Open Lady’s Hack or Galloway: 1 R Radel – Sirocco, 2 A Schulze – Maison Park Merlin, 3 Margie Elliott – Shakara. George McKenzie Memorial & Hack: 1 B Paine - Torver Romeo Earl, 2 K Dahms – Sonny. Open Hack (over 15h not exceeding 15.3h): 1 Margie Elliott – Shakara, 2 Paula Dean - Boree VoVo, 3 Jan Taylor - Boree Tease. Open Hack (over 15.3h): 1 P Anderson – Sonny, 2 Gemma Cameron – Harvey, 3 Codie Amos - Stitch N Time. Champion Galloway Hack: A Schulze – Maison Park. Merlin Reserve Champion Galloway Hack: R Radel - Harrington Park Elite. Duneira Cup Champion Hack: R Radel – Sirocco. Reserve Champion Hack: Margie Elliott – Shakara. Grand Champion Local Hack: A Schulze - Maison Park Merlin. Mrs MG (Buddy) Wagstaff Memorial Grand Champion Hack: R Radel - Harrington Park Elite. Chippendale Working ASH: 1 B Paine - Torver Romeo Earl, 2 P Dean - Notus Tenacity. Utility Work horse: 1 P Dean - Notus Tenacity, 2 B Paine - Torver Romeo Earl. Pleasure Hack or Galloway: 1 G Cusack - Fortune Hunter, 2 Sara Townley – ZaZu. Pair of Hacks and Galloways: 1 S Townley – ZaZu, G Cusack - Fortune Hunter, 2 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 3 C Fanning - Boree Scope. Group of Three Hacks/Galloways/Ponies: 1 S Townley – ZaZu, C Amos, G Cusack - Fortune Hunter. Stockman’s Challenge. 11yrs & under. Led: 1 J Banks – Zinco, 2 Kylie Clifford – Rocket, 3 Taylah Wheeler – Daisy. Obstacle Course: 1 J Banks – Zinco, 2 L Clifford – Mickey, 3 K Clifford – Rocket. Dry Pattern: 1 B Joseland - Diamond Bess, 2 T Wheeler – Daisy. 3 E Pearson - Chester. Final Round Winners: 1 J Banks – Zinco, 2 K Clifford – Rocket, 3 T Wheeler – Daisy, 4 E Pearson – Chester. Colin Wood Memorial Encouragement Award: Madeline Jarvis. 12yrs & under 17yrs. Led: 1 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 2 C Anderson – Bucky, 3 J Lloyd - I had a Dream. Obstacle Course: 1 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 2 Hilary Wood – Silverdale, 3 C Anderson – Bucky. Dry Pattern: 1 Bronte Lloyd – Laverne, 2 Courtney Sitters – Jazzy, 3 C Anderson – Bucky. Final Round Winners: 1 S Aspinall – Hillbilly, 2 C Anderson – Bucky, 3 H Wood – Silverdale, 4 B Lloyd – Laverne. Colin Wood Memorial Encouragement Award: Conan Russell. Led Horses. Registered ASH Mare, led: 1 P Dean - Boree Vovo, 2 P Dean - Notus Tenacity, 3 J Taylor - Kylandra Pattern. Registered ASH Gelding, led: 1 Lance Thompson - Notus Tacit, 2 K Cusack - Aces N Eights, 3 B Paine - Torver Romeo Earl. Champion Led ASH: P Dean - Boree VoVo, Reserve Champion Led ASH: P Dean - Notus Tenacity. Young Judges

Competition Winner: May Elliott. Blood Stallion or Gelding, led: 1 Mandy Egan – Sonny, 2 J Read – Huzza, 3 K Cusack – Partnership. Carolan Painting Contractors: Champion Led Blood Horse: M Egan – Sonny, Reserve Champion Led Blood Horse: J Read – Huzza. Registered QH Mare, led: 1 Suzy Paine – Porsha, 2 Kate Lofthouse - Jet Rae, 3 Deni Benson – Lacy. Registered QH Gelding, led: 1 D Benson - Spinning Jet, 2 S O’Toole - Boobook Allstyle, 3 K Cusack – Gunsmoke. Champion Led Quarter Horse: S Paine – Porsha, Reserve Champion Led Quarter Horse: D Benson - Spinning Jet. Any other breed Stallion or Gelding, led: 1 R Radel – Sirocco, 2 A Schulze - Maison Park Merlin, 3 J Read - Galaxy Park Betelgeux. Any other breed mare, led: 1 R Radel - Harrington Park Elite, 2 S Paine - Zippin Loot, 3 Dianna Dahms – Matilda. Champion any other breed, led: R Radel - Harrington Park Elite, Reserve Champion Led Any other Breed: S Paine - Zippin Loot. Unregistered Stallion or Gelding, led: 1 May Elliott - Elgfaco Cisco, 2 L Tindall – Trogan, 3 S Townley – ZaZu. Unregistered Mare, led: 1 D Benson – Princess, 2 L Tindall – Dutchess. Champion Led Unregistered Horse: May Elliott - Elgfaco Cisco, Reserve Champion Led Unregistered Horse: D Benson – Princess. Grand Champion Led Exhibit: S Paine – Porsha. Led Ponies. Champion Led Pony Stallion or Colt: Wajesue Pony Stud - Wajesue Diamond. Pony Gelding, led (not exceeding 12h): 1 WPS - Mini Haven Jubilee, 2 Alana Rogers – Blueboy. Pony Gelding, led (over 12h not exceeding 13h): 1 A Schulze - Birinda Spellbound, 2 WPS - Wajesue Zircon, 3 J Dart – Ringer. Champion Led Pony Gelding: A Schulze - Birinda Spellbound, Reserve Champion Led Pony Gelding: WPS - Mini Haven Jubilee. Pony Mare, led (not exceeding 12h): 1 Margaret Schulze – Boorahloo Rhapsody, 2 WPS - Garwon Regina. Pony Mare, led (over 12h not exceeding 13h): 1 L Wearing - Lakevale Poppy, 2 Anastasia Davies-Horn – Jemma. Pony Mare, led (over 13h not exceeding 14h): 1 Aaron Flanagan – Ester, 2 M Schulze - Boorahloo Dark Angel, 3 J Dart – Marylou. Champion Led Pony Mare: L Wearing - Lakevale Poppy, Reserve Champion Led Pony Mare: M Schulze - Boorahloo Rhapsody. Best Child Handler (under 13 years): 1 A Rogers – Blueboy, 2 S O’Toole - Boobook Allstyle, 3 J Dart – Ringer. Best Child Handler (13 years & under 17 years): 1 J Read - Chutern Genera, 2 A Flanagan – Ester, 3 Codie Amos - Woodberry Jack. Registered APSB Stallion/Colt: 1 WPS - Wajesue Diamond. Registered APSB Gelding: 1 WPS - Wajesue Zircon, 2 A Schulze - Birinda Spellbound. Registered APSB Mare/Filly: 1 L Wearing - Lakeview Poppy, 2 WPS - Garwon Regina, 3 M Schulze - Boorahloo Dark Angel. Schulze Family Champion Registered

Comedy CapersQ. When do kangaroos celebrate their birthdays? A. During leap year!Q. Did you hear about the boy who kept stealing rhubarb? A. He was put into custardy.Q. What do bees do if they want to catch public transport? A. Wait at a buzz stop.Q. What do you get if you cross a worm with a baby goat? A. A dirty kid!Q. Why was the glow-worm unhappy? A. Her children weren't very bright.Q. Why did the girl take a load of hay to bed with her? A. She wanted to feed her nightmare!

A STRONG network was formed between the attendees of the Tambo Naturally Resourceful Women’s workshop last month.

Desert Channels Queensland (DCQ) Industry Liaison Officer Colleen James, who organised the workshop, said the aim is to work with the female landholder-based community members to build on their resourceful nature while helping to build their skills, knowledge and understanding.

“We wanted to give rural women the opportunity to build networks and access information and training that is often difficult to receive in remote areas,” she said.

The group of 20 ladies who attended the workshop ranged from 18 years to retirement age. The women worked well together and created a strong bond and a valuable network for the women in the Tambo region.

Christy Bredhaven from Lambert Station said, “It was a very informative and interactive workshop to give women the tools they need to thrive in the bush and improve their business.”

Over the two days, the focus

was on issues faced by rural women with topics including; communication, succession planning, rural business analysis, biodiversity, grant writing and funding opportunities, arts, mental and physical health and well being.

“The workshop was certainly worthwhile, all the speakers were really approachable, we now have new contacts in the various fields that are available to us,” said Nina Mayne who travelled in from Tarabah Station.

By delivering Naturally Resourceful women’s workshops, DCQ aims to provide local women with the networks and tools to build on their resourceful nature, enhance their involvement in communities and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding about natural resource management and personal development.

The workshop was an initiative of the Desert Channels QLD Landholder Support Service Project, funded by the Qld Government’s Blueprint for the Bush Program.

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Tambo rural women’s network formed

Your local taxation specialistwill be attending their

Blackall Office in Woods Arcadeon Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 May

For all your Accountancy & Taxation needscontact Prue Button on 7 4657 4144.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruit of the vine, splendorous of heaven.Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my mother.O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.O show me here you are my mother.O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times).Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (say three times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.

Ray Schluter, Di Hauff, Amber Poustie and her son Toby enjoyed a laugh in the shade at the ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ in the Anglican Church gardens on Wednesday.

At the morning tea fundraiser were Vene Bowyer, Anja Moss, Betty Bryant and Denise Dash

Bec Ossipow and Rachel Walker

A SERIES of workshops creating low carbon costumes will be used to promote the message of reducing carbon footprints across interior Queensland. These workshops will produce wearable art and teach participants about recycling, reusing and reducing their resources. The low carbon costumes will then tour the region in a costume box to various community events.

Individuals interested in making one of these ‘green’ costumes from recycled materials, and having them paraded across the region are invited to attend a workshop session. Contact Robyn Adams on 4651 0939 for more information.

The CICADAS@ RAPAD costume workshops will show participants how to save money on electricity and water bills whilst reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Funding for the workshops was obtained via the Queensland Government’s Low Carbon Diet Community Funding Program which supports organisations to help communities reduce their carbon footprint.

Lower your carbon footprint with a low carbon costume

The Heartland Church hosted a relaxing mothers’ day service and morning tea on the verandah last Sunday

Shelley Haughton sees a group of Blackall State School students safely across the road on Walk to School Day; a day promoting road safety, health, public transport and the environment

Melissa McKay & Karla Ward

Biggest Morning Tea, Anglican Church Gardens

project director Wild Rivers Program with Department of Environment and Resource Management, said it was good to see that participants could agree on a lot of issues raised in response to the consultation paper.

For the department “it’s easier for us to see what people’s aspirations are for the Basin,” Mr Buchanan said.

Issues which had unanimous support included the continuation of existing vegetation management practices such as thinning regrowth, fodder harvesting, and the use of blade ploughing; and that property maps of assessable vegetation (PMAVs) should be honoured before, during and after any Wild Rivers declaration.

They called for 10 year funding cycles to tackle pest animals and plants; assistance for the development and promotion of wilderness tourism and to develop a Wild Rivers brand for products; and funding for Wild River rangers.

They did not want High Preservation Areas declared in riverine areas but if they were, then considering the nature of the Channel Country, developments should be allowed much closer than two kilometres from rivers.

Businesses should be given priority in state and federal government business development programs because of losses from declining land values and business opportunities they may incur as a result of the Wild Rivers declaration.

While the group could not agree on the prohibition of new irrigation projects they were unanimous there should be no new allocations above that currently available in the Georgina Diamantina and Cooper Creek water resource management plans.

They also agreed that the two biggest sleeper licences held for proposed cotton developments on Currareva and Hammond Downs stations at Windorah should be retired because of the “severe economic, social, ecological and cultural impacts that would occur should they be activated,” and that the water not allocated elsewhere.

However, the property owners should be “adequately and appropriately compensated,” John te Kloot of AgForce said.

Longreach councillor Mick Bichsel disagreed with the exclusion of irrigation, saying “we are currently building mines all over our food bowls, so food production will have to move out to other parts and we must have a provision to irrigate with water from somewhere else”.

The meeting agreed that sand and gravel extraction should continue, without increased regulation, because of the need to access the resource locally for road construction and housing.

Angus Emmott of the Western Rivers Alliance was concerned that sand and gravel could be exported out of the region, but Sam Coxon of AgForce argued such a prohibition could seriously impact the business of private sand and gravel contractors.

It was also noted that shires such as Barcaldine and Flinders included areas that were outside the Lake Eyre Basin.

Points made regarding mining activity were accepted by all parties, including a call for an immediate audit of existing mines in the Lake Eyre Basin, to review their ability to withstand a 1 in 100 year rain event and to assess their cleanup of pollution events.

It was agreed to ask the government to develop a mine spill response strategy, and to ask for bonds to be retained from mine owners to cover costs of pollution events.

On the subject of Wild Rivers codes and obtaining a balance between development and protection, Blackall-Tambo Economic Development Officer John Hine questioned the definition of natural values by the department.

Mr Buchanan said that in areas already declared as Wild Rivers, 113 applications out of 173 had been approved and that a large percentage of those were mining.

“That’s the beauty of the codes, they are clear cut in their definitions,” he said.

Desert Channels Queensland’s Mike Chuk said it might be found that the codes don’t fit in the Lake Eyre Basin.

“This is the whole point of the discussion, to try and get them to fit,” Mr Buchanan said.

Town planner Col Higginson said that was “like trying to make the Brisbane CBD fit with Boulia”.

There had also been requests that a new category of Wild River be created to reflect the unique nature of the Lake Eyre Basin and to get away from the stigma now associated with the name.

David Arnold, chief executive of RAPAD said the group had already written to the minister requesting the change.

But Mr te Kloot said the government was already handling the Wild Rivers declaration in the Basin differently than it had in the Gulf region, where there was uproar when property owners only received the maps of Wild Rivers areas a month prior to gazettal.

“This is a case of divide and rule,” Mr te Kloot said. “If this is Wild Rivers, we should call it that.” Kelsey Neilson of Boulia put it more succinctly: “Until you change from a pig to a cow, call it a pig,” she said.

Submissions on the policy consultation paper close on May 14, but it was unlikely any draft declaration would be made before August, Mr Buchanan said.

– Sally Cripps

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More Wild Rivers talk

Zena and Phillip Adams Darracourt, Blackall enjoyed a chat with Fr Matthew Moloney at the morning tea

Engrid Cantwell, Pat Doonar, Margaret Brown, Pat Hauff and Iris Neville shared a table at the fundraiser

Gillian Robinson, Marg Lehmann, Bec Haughton, her daughter Hayley and mum ShelleyLeft: State School students were active helpers; pictured: Logan Harlow and Thomas WalshRight: Tracey Brown enjoyed morning tea with Rebecca Bowen and her son Lachlan

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‘A Slack Look at Blackall 1972/73’

This book has been written by a former National Bank officer

about the people and events of his two years in Blackall ...

...and will be on sale at the Heartland Festival on Friday night, May 21

Author Greg Slack will be signing copies and looks forward to meeting old

acquaintances.

only$25

The Landmark Blackall branch is relocating to the

NGS building (across the road from our present office) for approximately 2

months.The branch office and warehouse buildings

will be gutted and refurbishment/

construction will commence on

approximately May 17. Business will

continue as normal, contact numbers will

remain the same -

Phone 4657 4299 and fax 4657 4176.

BLACKALL Combined Agents yarded 2200 head at their weekly cattle sale. The competition for meatworks and store cattle was strong with a local restocker having an impact on the results.

JH and RG Banks Springleigh, Blackall sold Shorthorn cross bullocks at 164.2 c/kg, weighing 755 kg to return $1239.70. C A Hauff & Son The Springs, Blackall sold Hereford bullocks for 168 c/kg, weighing 681 kg and making $1146 per head. CW & GM Prow Glenora, Blackall sold Charolais cross feeder steers for 173.2 c/kg, weighing 430 kg to return $744. Their store steers topped at 184.2 c/kg, 315 kg and $580. Ben McIntosh, Blackall sold Brangus cross steers to average 188 c/kg, weighing 257 kg or $485 per head, and topping at 193 c/kg or $580 per head. R A Russell Pastoral Co Brides Creek, Blackall sold Charolais and Angus bulls topping at 157.2 c/kg to average 133.3 c/kg, weighing 824.3 kg and returning $1098.60. Their Santa cows topped at 128.2 c/kg to average 125.4 c for 536 kg or $672 per head. The heavy heifers topped at 137.2 c/kg, 510 kg and $682 per head. HF and DM Rich Tilbury, Blackall sold a draft of Devon cross cows to a top of 139.2 c/kg, 558 kg and $777. KW and BM Gillies Devonish, Blackall sold Brahman cows for 130 c/kg, weighing 661 kg to return $860 per head. Their killable heifers sold for 153 c/kg for 568 kg or $870 per head. Tindall Bros Macfarlane Downs, Tambo sold Shorthorn cross cows to a top of 127.2 c to average 125.7 c, 568.8 kg or $714.85.

KARLA Ward, a member of the small but active Blackall writers group, is hoping the highly anticipated visit and workshops from Australian author Sheryl Gwyther will inspire more writers in the community to join the group.

Author Sheryl Gwyther said she has always loved writing and reading books.

“I used to write plays when I was young and got my sisters, cousins and the neighbour kids to act them. I was the director, and a bossy one!”

Sheryl was inspired to write her book ‘Secrets of Eromanga’ because of her keen interest in fossils, having lived in Hughenden as a teenager.

“I found my first fossil on a school excursion to Porcupine Gorge! The actual idea was sparked by reading articles about fossil thieves and they way they illegally smuggle huge amounts of valuable fossils out of Australia and sell them on the black-market overseas. Australia is losing its fossil heritage,” Sheryl said.

She has conducted many workshops in school and libraries on writing and how to research the background information for a story. When Sheryl started writing,

she attended workshops run by the Queensland Writers Centre in Brisbane.

“Going to workshops helps crystallise difficulties you might be facing in your writing by providing new ideas, talking about writing to others, practising the craft and meeting other writers.”

Sheryl will be talking more about her life as a writer, when she teams up with cartoonist Sean Leahy for a wine and cheese night on Monday night. The Evening with Sean and Sheryl will be held at the Living Arts Centre, and is sponsored by Melrose SAMM Stud.

Sheryl will also be conducting writing workshops over three days at the Living Arts Centre in Hawthorne St from Monday, May 17, as part of the Heartland Festival.

The cost of each workshop is $25 per day. The Blackall Writers Group has managed to keep the cost to a minimum due to funding obtained from the Regional Arts Development Fund. For more information about the wine and cheese evening, or the writing workshops, contact Karla on 4657 6624 or email karlaw@internode.on.net.

Blackall writers look forward to a visit from Australian author

Bulls averaged $2742 at the Black Stump sale on Tuesday

Strong competition at local sale

GRANT Daniel and Long’s annual Black Stump Invitational Bull Sale was held this week on Tuesday, May 11 at the Blackall saleyards.

A total of 127 bulls were up for sale, 56% were sold on the day. The sale price averaged $2742, with the top priced bull, a Simmental, going for $5250.

Eight of 11 Santa bulls were sold, averaging $2875. 5 Santa/Charolais cross bulls were on offer; 3 were sold for an average of $2833. All of the 12 Simmental bulls on offer were sold, averaging $3021. Four Braford bulls were offered and sold; averaging $3250. Eleven Charbrays were on offer; with 4 selling for an average of $2500. Nine of the 18 Droughtmaster bulls sold for an average of $2528.

None of the 13 Red Brahman bulls sold. Seven Mandalong Specials were up for sale; 1 sold for $2500. Six Shorthorn bulls were on offer; 4 sold, averaging $2750. Forty Angus bulls were offered; 26 sold for an average selling price of $2602.

$5250 the top priced bull

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CATTLE SALE DATES: Fat & Store Sale – May 20

For results, contact Paton – Your RayWhite Specialist Agent

THE Blackall Cultural Association Art Show and Sale is on again, as part of this year’s Heartland Festival.

Jill Taylor says that this year, a competition is being run in conjunction with the show and sale, and this has attracted many more artists and entries.

Already, 142 paintings have been submitted for the event which kicks off on May 28, and more keep coming.

There is $1000 for first place in the landscape, portrait, contemporary and other sections, and $200 for second place.

The show and sale will feature a number of local and professional artists, including Lyn Butchart, who is also hosting a five-day watercolour painting workshop between May 22 and 26.

Brian Harris from the Gold Coast is another artist who will feature at the Art Show and Sale later this month. Brian has held 24 solo exhibitions and won over 150 awards for his art. He works mainly in watercolours, and aims for strong contrasts of tone and colour.

Artists to feature at show and sale

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A wedding of interest to Blackallites took place in Goomeri on April 10, between Dale Cavanagh, the eldest son of Lyn and the late Eric Cavanagh, and Brenda Rooks at the Anglican Church in Goomeri. Brenda will be remembered as a nursing sister at Blackall hospital.

Relatives and friends travelled from all over Queensland to celebrate with the bride and groom. Guests thought they might have arrived at the wrong address; just before the ceremony a group of hippies sporting afros and flower power arrived at the church. Astonishment turned into laughter when the hippies turned out to be members of the Noonan family and their partners who were indulging in a large dose of nostalgia and happy memories of years gone by.

The reception was held at the bowling club where guests enjoyed a game of bowls while photos were being taken.

– Del Wheelhouse

Sixty-seven year old Rod Simmonds (above and above left) from Garnett, near Mackay, stopped for the night in Blackall last Thursday by the Barcoo River before tackling the dirt road to Jericho. Cycling to keep fit and healthy, Rod was then going on to Alpha and Clermont. He said he wouldn’t ride the Drummond Range again because it took too much out of him! By Robert Stockwell

Marie Messer, Veronica Law and Terry Kingston enjoyed a good barbeque breakfast at Banks Park on Tuesday

Trethella Smith, Betty Walker and Flo Moore had a hot cup of tea and a bacon and egg muffin at the breakfast

Mandy Duke and Ginger Morgan were the volunteers behind the barbeque on Tuesday morning

Mayor Jan Ross thanked Mark and Linda Whysall at the volunteers breakfast in Banks Park

Volunteers thankedCavanagh-Rooks wedding in Goomeri

67 year old man keeps cycling

Chinese Market Gardens, Blackall

Ray Ah You and Corrie Gormley sit in the billy cart, Collie Ah You sits on the billy goat. They were the children of the market gardeners in Blackall and went from door to door with fruit and vegetables. Maureen Gill remembers buying fire crackers from their front shop in Shamrock Street for Guy Fawkes night.

CLASSIFIEDSTHE BARCOO INDEPENDENT

LostThe new marquee used outside the industrial pavillion at the Blackall Show on May 2 has gone missing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Lorelei Kiernan on 4657 6403 or 0428 731 390. This marquee was purchased through a grant and its return would be greatly appreciated.

MORE than a dozen of Blackall’s volunteers enjoyed a hot barbeque breakfast in Banks Park on Tuesday.

Blackall Tambo mayor Jan Ross said she wanted to put on the breakfast to say thankyou to everyone in Blackall who volunteers – “and there are an awful lot of them”, she said.

“This town wouldn’t function half so well if we didn’t have the volunteer force that we do, and the tremendous spirit that people have towards the town and getting things done,” Jan Ross said.

“In days gone by there were no grants, so things that we have here such as sports grounds and parks, have all came from the people who put in their money, time and effort or material goods.

“That is what has made these towns. Blackall and Tambo are such examples of that.

“The sense of ownership is definitely here and has created the very independent spirit that we have.”

– Rowan Hunnam

For Sale1998 Hino Ranger 6 Truck for sale. Done 85, 000 kilometres. $45, 000. For more information, phone 4657 4682.

TAKING A LOOK AT OUR HISTORY

Betty Harlow would have been delighted to see that horses were the centre of attention at the night show on Sunday May 2, says granddaughter Beth Harlow.

Betty rode in more than fifty consecutive shows in Blackall and after teaching her children and grandchildren to ride, she encouraged them to compete in the show ring also. As their annual holiday, Betty and her husband Doongie, with their sons Bill and John, would travel the shows from the Central West circuit, through the Central Highlands and on to Rockhampton. Betty and the boys would compete in the hacking and jumping while Doongie supervised activities and yarned with everyone. The Harlow show tradition has continued with Betty’s grandchildren and now with her great grandchildren who rode in the 2010 show.

Betty Joan Browning was born on December 16, 1927. She was the fourth of six children; younger sibling to Buster, Nugget and Touser, and followed by Keith and Bubby. In later years Betty became half-sister to Greg, Mervyn, Dianne and Malcolm.

Betty’s early years were spent at Pentwyn. It was early on that Betty began her lifelong love affair with horses. Her days were divided between riding and (with the help of her brothers and sisters) sending their many governesses packing! The Browning kids were quick to get up to any mischief they could, including chasing emus on horseback.

Betty’s carefree life was interrupted when she had to move to Blackall to attend school. After a settling in period, Betty enjoyed school even though she had to drag her little sister, Bubby from Ticklebelly Gully onwards to make sure they both got to class on time.

It was after moving to town that Betty became part of the Daisy Street gang, which included, among others, the Whitfield children. Afternoons were spent playing rounders and catching the local wildlife that lived in the gully.

Betty married Doongie Harlow in 1945. They had two sons, Bill, who was born in 1946, and John, who arrived eighteen months later in 1947. In the early years of their marriage, Betty and Doongie lived at Booree Bore. On weekends they enjoyed the company of Bill and Jimmy Dallas and Collie and Ollie Black and their young families. Betty used to enjoy telling the story about the time when Bill threw cold water over the top of the shower only to bolt and let Doongie cover her in flour!

After leaving Booree Bore, Doongie bought his own droving plant and he, Betty and the boys took to the road. On one trip Betty quit her job with Doongie. When she realised she was in the middle of nowhere, she grudgingly asked Doongie for her job back. He took his time to decide but she was eventually reinstated!

In the early 1970s, Betty and Doongie went to work for the Russell Pastoral Company. They lived and worked at Lancevale, East Lynne and Champion over the following seven years. After this time Doongie and Betty returned to live in town because of Doongie’s health.

One of Betty’s greatest joys was teaching each of her grandchildren - Joanne, Teena, Donna, Tim and

Beth to ride. Betty guided with a tough hand and great enthusiasm and only laughed when Doongie increased the number of busters needed to have to be classed as good riders.

Betty had a lifetime involvement with horses throughout her working life and in her leisure time. She loved nothing more than being on horseback, whether it was droving, mustering, chasing and throwing scrubbers, playing polocrosse, competing in gymkhanas and rodeos or show riding. Betty was a life member of the Blackall Polocrosse Association and a founding member of the Performance Horse Club and the Barcoo River Association Inc.

Betty lived her entire life in Blackall and in her final years she was cared for by the staff at McLean Place whose professionalism and personalised care was most appreciated. Betty passed away on January 8, 2010.

After competing in her fiftieth Blackall Show in 1982, Betty Harlow was acknowledged by then-Barcoo Pastoral Society President Peter Jinks

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Betty Harlow, December 16, 1927 - January 8, 2010

Kerry Spinks and Allan Hinds cooked up a feast on the barbeque

Rudd Choyce, Mitchell Hauff and Ky Gerber search frantically for golf balls in the sand, in a type of dirtbike musical chairs

Scott Spinks, Peter Hauff and Todd DeHennin keep the rules enforced while Jack Spinks, Mason Spinks, and Logan Hauff circle around the course waiting for their team mates to find the golf balls in the centre

The boys stopped for a big lunch and a chat about the day, while Rudd Choyce gave it all a big thumbs up!

Tom and Jack Spinks came to Blackall all the way from Townsville for the weekend to compete in the Hive Cup

Betty Harlow, December 16, 1927 - January 8, 2010

A photograph printed in the Blackall Leader in the 1980s of Mrs Betty Harlow on Gay Girl at the Blackall Show

Hive Cup builds in its fourth year

Tom Spinks, Noah Kangan, Riley Hinds, Seaton Hansen and Tom and Jacob DeHennin at the Hive Cup

Around 20 enthusiastic young motorbike riders enjoyed a day of competition and socialising last weekend at the annual Hive Cup.

Two competitors arrived all the way from Townsville for the event.

It has grown considerably since its first year, four years ago, when a group of boys took it upon themselves to organise a friendly race.

The cup featured six boys, and was organised by the kids themselves. It

featured a simple race track.Since then different events

have been added, including a flag race, barrel race, apple bob and a bending race.

The bikes range in size from 50cc to 125cc and Brooke Dehennin took on the honour of being this year’s Beehive Babe.

As with any event, there is always a bit of competitiveness, but mostly the day is about having fun and riding safely.

Logan Hauff was the winner of the prestigious event this year, taking home the trophy, ahead of Jacob Dehennin.

– Rowan Hunnam