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SPORT ON THE BARCOOFive-race program for BlackallBLACKALL is set to host a five-race program tomorrow, weather permitting.

A total of 44 nominations had been received for the QantasLink Blackall Beef Producers Race Day.

This non-TAB meeting has attracted $6000 in prize money for each race.

The Fashions of the Field will be contested with a number of prizes up for grabs.

Race one, the Strathmore Santa Gertrudis Stud Open Handicap (1050 metres), is scheduled for a 1.30pm start.

A bar and barbecue will operate after the races.

For coverage of the race day see next week’s Barcoo Independent.

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THE small crowd, at the recent Doctors and Nurses Night, dug deep to raise thousands for a cure for cancer.

Only about 30 people attended the evening at the Prince of Wales Hotel, which included an auction of 21 items. The autographed and framed Gold Coast Titans shorts raised the most funds with the highest bid of $615.

$1000’s raised

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SOMETIMES the worst conditions bring out the best in us.

This was definitely the case with Blackall resident Janelle Dickson, who after experiencing first-hand life in Africa, a third world country, is now raising funds to build a school there.

In brief....School fund

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BLACKALL Junior Rugby League had a very successful finish to their season recently when players and their families attended the presentation lunch.

This year the club fielded three teams in the Central West competition, Under 8’s coached by Alan Hinds, Under 10’s coached by Dwayne Kangan and Under 12’s coached by Peter Hauff.

Rugby league

BLACKALL is set to host a five-race program tomorrow, weather permitting.

A total of 44 nominations had been received for the QantasLink Blackall Beef Producers Race Day.

This non-TAB meeting has attracted $6000 in prize money for each race.

The Fashions of the Field will also be contested.

Race day on

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By REBECCA BROWN

BLACKALL’S flooding put on a show but so did Saturday’s Springtime Festival.

Road closures stopped a number of people attending the annual festival, however, local residents still managed to raise about $13,000 for the Blackall Hospital.

Director of Nursing Frances Calleja said organisers were happy with the event, considering the wet weather.

More than 500 people raised about $21,000 for the hospital at last year’s record event. This year, only about half the number of people attended the festival.

“It was really great considering we had so much rain and roads were closed,” Frances said.

“We can now buy critical machinery that we can use for patient care,” she said. Funds raised would also be spent on the auxiliary house, which provided free accommodation for families of sick patients.

The wet weather caused a change of venue from Banks Park to the Blackall Cultural Centre but a lot of the planned festivities were still held.

Professional entertainer Mick Lindsay performed at the festival and there were a number of stalls to engage residents’ attention. Frances would like to thank the Blackall Hospital Auxiliary for hosting the Springtime Festival and community members for their support.

For more photographs from this event see page 9.

Lea Mansell and Kim Driver display the Miss Behaving show bag at Saturday’s Springtime Festival.

Springtime Festival still a success despite rain

For more sport see pages 12-13

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HandballHockeyJudo Lawnbowls LifesavingNetball Rowing Rugbysevens SailingShooting Softball

SquashSwimmingTennisTenpinbowlingTriathlonWaterpoloWeightliftingWrestling

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Owners Charlie Prow and Rosie Kerr were on hand to collect the trophy for Tuscan Blaze’s win in last year’s Ryan Bros Carlow Class Five Handicap. They are pictured with jockey David Rewald and race club president Paul Banks.

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide October 17-23ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday O

ctober 20

4:30 Shortland Street5:00 Something in the Air5:30 Best of Gardening Australia6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Big Ideas12:00 Midday Report12:30 National Press Club Address1:30 Talking Heads2:00 Parliament Question Time3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 James Martin’s Champagne6:30 Poh’s Kitchen7:00 News7:30 The 7.30 Report 8:00 Strictly Speaking8:30 The Librarians9:00 The IT Crowd9:30 TBA10:00 At the Movies10:30 Lateline11:05 Lateline Business11:30 The Last Enemy 12:35 Parliament Question Time1:35 Finding Place2:00 Big Ideas3:00 National Press Club Address

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Movie: Payback (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News 5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Border Security8:00 The Force8:30 City Homicide9:30 TBA10:30 Breakout11:40 Suburban Secrets12:05 Room for Improvement12:35 Sons and Daughters1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 News

6:00 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show1:00 Infomercials2:00 Days of Our Lives3:00 Entertainment Tonight3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 The Block8:30 RPA9:30 Amazing Medical Stories10:30 Embarrassing Bodies11:30 Til Death12:00 Eclipse Music TV12:30 20/201:30 Infomercials2:00 Alive and Cooking2:30 Infomercials3:30 Good Morning America

4:30 UEFA Champions League

7:00 International News

8:00 Weatherwatch


3:30 Letters and Numbers

4:00 The Journal

4:30 PBS Newshour

5:30 Global Village


6:30 World News Australia

7:35 Inspector Rex

8:30 Anna Pihl


10:00 Film: City of Life and

Death

12:25 Film: King of Thieves

2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

Thursday October 21

4:30 Shortland Street5:00 Something In The Air5:30 Gardening Australia6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Planet Science12:00 Midday Report12:30 Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime1:30 Collectors2:00 Parliament Question Time3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Lost Gardens7:00 News7:30 The 7.30 Report8:00 Penguin Island8:30 art + soul9:30 Cleopatra10:20 Lateline10:55 Lateline Business11:25 Live at the Basement12:25 Parliament Question Time1:25 Movie: The Half-Breed (PG) 2:45 Movie: 21 Days (PG)

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Movie: Concrete Canyons (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 M*A*S*H*5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 The Amazing Race8:30 TBA9:30 TBA10:30 TBA11:00 Scrubs11:30 STAG12:00 Special: Cannibal Crusade1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 News

6:00 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show1:00 Infomercials2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Entertainment Tonight3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Getaway8:30 Cops L.A.C9:30 Crime Investigation Australia10:35 CSI: NY11:35 Til Death12:00 The Lost Tribes1:00 Entertainment Tonight1:30 Infomercials3:30 Good Morning America5:00 News5:30 Today

4:30 UEFA Champions League7:00 International News8:00 Weatherwatch8:05 International News2:30 Dateline3:30 Letters and Numbers4:00 The Journal4:30 PBS Newshour5:30 Global Village6:00 Letters and Numbers6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Food Safari8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam8:30 Supersizers Go…The Fifties9:30 World News Australia 10:05 UEFA Champions League11:05 Film: The Killer12:45 Film: Koma2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

Friday October 22

4:30 Shortland Street5:00 Something in the Air5:30 Gardening Australia6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Penguin Island11:30 The New Inventors12:00 Midday Report12:30 Enough Rope with Andrew Denton1:30 Lilies2:30 Spicks and Specks3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Meerkat Manor6:30 Can We Help?7:00 News7:30 Stateline8:00 Collectors8:30 Luther9:25 Five Daughters10:20 Lateline11:05 The Gruen Transfer11:35 Rage

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Movie: Bright Young Things (M)2:30 My Wife and Kids3:00 Infomercials3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 Better Homes and Gardens8:30 Movie: TBA12:00 TBA3:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today

6:00 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show1:00 Infomercials2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Entertainment Tonight3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Customs8:00 RBT8:30 TBA10:50 Movie: The Man (M)12:35 Movie: Kings of South Beach (M)2:30 Alive and Cooking3:00 Infomercials4:30 Good Morning America

4:45 UEFA Europa League7:10 International News3:00 Living Black3:30 Letters and Numbers4:00 The Journal4:30 PBS Newshour5:30 Global Village6:00 Letters and Numbers6:30 World News Australia 7:30 James May’s Toy Stories8:30 As it Happened9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Tiger Woods: The Rise and Fall 11:05 Film: Black Ice12:55 Film: Looking for Cheyenne2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

Saturday October 23

5:00 Rage10:00 Rage: Guest Programmer11:00 Poh’s Kitchen11:30 Message Stick12:00 Stateline12:30 Australian Story1:00 Basketball3:00 Football5:00 Bowls: QLD Open: Women’s Singles Final6:00 Annabel Langbein6:30 Gardening Australia7:00 News7:30 New Tricks8:25 News Update8:30 Farewell The Bill9:25 News Update9:30 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow10:15 Football 11:45 Rage

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Sunrise9:00 TBA10:00 Children’s Program10:30 TBA11:00 V8 Supercars 20104:30 According to Jim5:00 Creek to Coast5:30 Queensland Weekender6:00 News6:30 Australia Smashes Guinness World Records7:00 Family Movie Special: TBA9:00 Movie: TBA11:25 Movie: The Vanishing (M)1:40 Special: Lord Howe Island2:50 Room for Improvement3:30 It Is Written4:00 Infomercials5:00 Dateline NBC

6:00 Weekend Today8:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Wide World of Sports Horse Racing – Cox Plate4:30 Postcards Australia5:00 4WD TV5:30 Home Cooked!6:00 News6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos7:30 Hey Hey Its Saturday9:30 TBA11:40 Four Nations Rugby League 20101:40 Movie: Shattered Glass (M)3:30 Skippy the Bush Kangaroo4:00 Infomercials5:30 Rise and Shine


1:00 La Traviata

3:35 In Search of the Messiah

4:30 PBS Newshour

5:30 Mythbusters


7:30 Monster Moves

8:30 Iron Chef

9:20 RocKwiz

10:20 Film: SPL

12:00 SOS

1:00 Drawn Together

1:25 Knot at Home


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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESKIT was a big Barcoo River this week here in Blackall after a 260ml fall of rain in Tambo. It certainly has been an exceptionally wet spring for Queensland in general and especially so for us here as September/October are considered our drier months; perhaps I should say can be very dry leading into summer.

I would like to say thank you to our wonderful SES team who are always ready when needed such as when the Barcoo River is in flood. The entire community appreciates your attention to safety and all the time and effort of training, which ensures the team is always ready for action.

Congratulations to the Blackall Hospital Auxiliary for their extraordinary efforts to ensure their annual fete happened despite the wet weather. The community support was evident as residents enjoyed the evening’s entertainment. I am sure the Blackall Hospital will benefit greatly from the 2010 fete.

Congratulations also to Leanne Munro who was elected the

chairman of the newly formed Blackall Common Advisory Committee. This group, with the assistance of the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council staff, will create a new Blackall Common Management Plan to ensure a sustainable future for this unique area, which we are so very fortunate to be able to use. A similar group and Management Plan have worked extremely well for the betterment of the Tambo Common and all who use it.

Jan Ross

CANCER Council Queensland is calling on all Central Queensland women to get their girlfriends together this month and register to host a Girls Night In.

Girls Night In is a

In brief....Girls Night In national fundraising activity

held by the Cancer Council each year to raise vital funds for research into women’s cancers and patient support services. Cancer Council Queensland fundraising coordinator Kim Walters said hosting a Girls Night In this October is simple.

“All you need to do is invite your girlfriends over for a night in, and ask your guests to donate what they would have spent on a night out, to Cancer Council Queensland.

For more information about Girls Night In, visit www.girlsnightin.com.au

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Send your dates in!WHATS ON in 2010

OCTOBER16 QantasLink Blackall Beef Race

Day22 Art Show and St Joseph’s School

Open Night28 CWA Pink Ribbon Morning Tea30 “The Magic Toyshop” Dance

Blackall Concert

NOVEMBER2 Blackall Gazetted Public

Holiday5 Blackall Cultural Association

Gallery Day5 Minute to Win It Night7 Gun and Golf Charity Day, Tambo13 Kindy Spicks n Specks Music Trivia Night20 St Joseph’s School Graduation Mass and Dinner26 St Joseph’s End of School Mass27 St Patrick’s Christmas Fete28 Blackall Christmas Tree Festival30 St Joseph’s School Concert and Speech Night

DECEMBER24 Christmas Eve Mardi Gras,

Blackall24 Christmas in the Park, Tambo

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UnleadedDiesel

Regional Fuel Watch

BARCALDINE

131.9 ¢133.9 ¢

BLACKALL

136.9 ¢136.9 ¢

LONGREACH

135.9 ¢135.9 ¢

TAMBO

135.9 ¢137.9 ¢

Barcoo Independent TV Guide October 17-23ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Sunday October 17

5:00 Rage6:30 Children’s Programs9:00 Insiders10:00 Inside Business10:30 Offsiders11:00 Asia Pacific Focus11:30 Songs of Praise12:00 Landline1:00 Gardening Australia1:30 Message Stick2:00 Travel Oz2:30 The Matilda Candidate3:30 Long Story Short4:20 Composer Tunes4:30 Theatreland5:00 A Poet’s Guide to Britain5:30 Art Nation6:00 At the Movies6:30 Mother and Son7:00 News7:30 Last Chance to See8:30 News Update8:35 Poirot10:15 Compass11:10 The Sculpture Diaries12:00 Movie: Blood on the Moon (PG)1:35 Movie: A Damsel in Distress (G)3:30 Talking Heads

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Sunrise10:00 Kochie’s Business Builders10:30 My Wife and Kids11:00 Sally Bollywood – Super Detective11:30 Sea Princesses12:15 Movie: How to Steal a Million (G)2:55 Movie: Mousehunt (PG)5:00 Mercurio’s Menu5:30 Home and Away6:00 News6:30 Sunday Night7:30 The X Factor9:00 Bones10:00 Castle11:00 Air Crash Investigations12:00 Movie: Basic (AV)2:00 Infomercials3:00 NBC Meet the Press4:00 NBC Today5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 News

6:00 Children’s Programs7:00 Weekend Today10:00 Wide World of Sports11:00 Surfsport12:00 Movie: Ride the Wild Surf (G)2:00 MXTV2:30 Wildfire3:30 TBA4:30 The Block5:30 Garden Gurus6:00 News6:30 Hot Pursuit7:00 Send in the Dogs7:30 60 Minutes8:30 TBA10:45 Cops L.A.C.11:45 Primetime: Crime12:40 Movie: King’s Ransom (M)2:30 Infomercials4:00 Good Morning America5:00 News5:30 Today


10:30 Football Asia

11:00 Les Murray’s Football

Feature

12:00 UEFA Champions League

12:30 Speedweek

2:00 Alive and Kicking

2:30 The Jewish People

3:30 Top Dogs

4:30 Living Black

5:00 Cycling Central

6:00 Thalassa


7:30 Lost Worlds

8:30 Dateline

9:30 Mad Men

10:25 Film: A Love to Hide

12:20 The Wehrmacht


Monday O

ctober 18

4:30 Shortland Street5:00 Something in the Air5:30 Gardening Australia6:00 Children’s Programs11:00 Landline12:00 Midday Report12:30 The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes1:30 Planet Food2:00 Parliament Question TIme3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 Travel Oz6:30 Talking Heads7:00 News7:30 The 7.30 Report8:00 Australian Story8:30 Four Corners9:20 Media Watch9:35 Q&A10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:35 Beyond the Wall12:35 The Clinic1:30 Parliament Question Time2:30 SET3:00 Bowls: Queensland Open: Men’s Triples Final

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Movie: A Touch of Frost (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 The X Factor8:30 The Event9:30 Covert Affairs10:30 10 Years Younger in 10 Days11:00 Special: Sexiest Cover Girls12:00 Momma’s Boys1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 News

6:00 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show1:00 Infomercials2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Entertainment Tonight3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Two and a Half Men8:00 TBA8:30 TBA10:30 True CSI11:30 Til Death12:00 Movie: The Crooked ‘E’ (PG)1:30 Entertainment Tonight2:00 Infomercials3:30 Good Morning America5:00 News5:30 Today


1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to

Australia

1:30 Dateline

2:30 Insight


4:00 The Journal

4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial

5:00 The Crew

5:30 Living Black



7:30 Mythbusters

8:30 Man v Wild


10:00 Shameless

11:00 La La Land

11:30 The World Game

12:30 Living Black

1:00 Film: The Eye 2


Tuesday October 19

4:30 Shortland Street5:00 Something in the Air5:30 Gardening Australia6.00 Children’s Programs11:00 Big Ideas12:00 Midday Report12:30 Architects of Change1:30 The Einstein Factor2:00 Parliament Question Time3:00 Children’s Programs6:00 The Genius of Design7:00 News7:30 The 7.30 Report8:00 Foreign Correspondent8:30 Seven Ages of Britain9:35 QI10:05 Artscape10:35 Lateline11:10 Lateline Business11:40 Four Corners12:25 Media Watch12:40 The Chaser’s War on Everything1:25 Parliament Question Time2:25 SET3:00 Big Ideas

6:00 Sunrise9:00 The Morning Show11:30 News12:00 Movie: What If God Were the Son (M)2:00 All Saints3:00 Infomercials3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 M*A*S*H5:30 Deal or No Deal6:00 News6:30 Today Tonight7:00 Home and Away7:30 TBA8:30 Packed to the Rafters9:30 Parenthood10:30 Keeping up With the Kardashians11:00 Dawn Porter: Extreme Wife12:00 Mercy1:00 Infomercials4:00 NBC Today5:00 Sunrise Extra5:30 News

6:00 Today9:00 Kerri-Anne11:00 News12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show1:00 Infomercials2:00 Days of our Lives3:00 Entertainment Tonight3:30 Children’s Programs4:30 News5:00 Antiques Roadshow5:30 Hot Seat6:00 News6:30 A Current Affair7:00 Two and a Half Men7:30 Top Gear8:30 Survivor9:30 TBA10:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares11:30 Til Death11:55 Balls of Steel12:30 Entertainment Tonight1:00 Skippy the Bush Kangaroo1:30 Infomercials3:30 Good Morning America5:00 News5:30 Today


1:00 Film: A Bahraini Tale

2:40 Bus

2:50 Home

3:00 Living Black


4:00 The Journal

4:30 PBS Newshour

5:30 Global Village



7:30 Insight

8:30 The Virtual Revolution


10:00 Hot Docs

11:35 Film: 9 Dragons

1:30 A Well-Founded Fear


Programs correct at time of printing but may change owing to unforeseen circumstancesCLASSIFICATIONS: G GeneralClassificationM MatureClassificationRecommendedforviewingbymatureaudiences.PG ParentalGuidanceRecommendedMA MatureAudienceNotsuitableforpeopleunder15yearsofage. AV AdultViolenceClassificationNotsuitableforpeopleunder15yearsofage.

SOMETIMES the worst conditions bring out the best in us.

This was definitely the case with Blackall resident Janelle Dickson, who after experiencing first-hand life in Africa, a third world country, is now raising funds to build a school there.

“I felt joy living in what we would think as absolute deprivation,” Janelle said.

“The joy of the people and the warmth in the love that they showed to us; I think that’s one aspect I would always remember,” she said.

“There were many life-changing moments.”

Janelle said they faced massive challenges on a daily basis like the issues of poverty and the spread

of diseases but it was education that was close to her heart.

As a guidance officer in 10 schools in the Longreach region, Janelle felt education was the area where she could help those in Africa. “It’s my social responsibility,” she said.

She wants to raise $3000 to construct a school building that would fit a library/classroom in it.

Janelle has raised about half of this amount already.

She is planning a “Plates for Poverty” fundraising event to be held in Blackall in early November. Look in upcoming editions of the Barcoo Independent as details become available.

To make a donation contact Janelle Dickson on 0458 574 275.

Janelle wants cash to build school in Africa

Blackall resident Janelle Dickson hopes to raise enough money to build a school in Africa. Picture: Rebecca Brown

By REBECCA BROWN

Wet season for Blackall, TamboBLACKALL has received 770.8mm of rainfall so far this year compared to Tambo’s 948.7mm as the Barcoo Independent went to print.

February was the wettest month for both towns with Blackall receiving 227.0mm and Tambo 273.3mm.

This is closely followed by September with Blackall’s rainfall totalling 201.8mm and Tambo 257.4mm.

This is a lot more than September 2009 with Blackall receiving just 8.6mm and Tambo 5.9mm.

ABOVE: An aerial shot of Blackall’s flood waters.

ABOVE: Water still over the road on Monday morning.

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Ross the champion againROSS Browning is the “A” Grade Singles Champion for the eighth time. Ross and last year’s winner Gumby Chapman had a very good final on Sunday; the scores close all the way. After 27 ends, Ross led by only 23-21, but managed to edge away to win 31-24. In sets of nine ends, Gary Whitfield and Ron Robinson had a very close first two sets, with Gary winning 9-7 then Ron levelling, winning 8-6 in the second. Ron then not firing a shot in the third set, losing 10-1. In trebles, Michael and Col Spinks with Dally Holden were a bit too strong for Loretta, Roy Black and Wayne Richardson, winning 22-9 but Loretta was the best player on the green with about 14 touchers. Next week’s bowls: “B” Singles: G. Whitfield v C. Pfingst (Spotter T. Hayward); Handicap Singles Final: R. Browning v M. Pfingst (Spotter Gumby). Publicans Fun Day will be held on October 24 with all players and nominations welcome.

– Dally Holden

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

Good attendance for Tuesday bowlsTWELVE ladies played bowls on Tuesday with three games of pairs held.

Tracy Brown and Lynette Davison played Cookie Holden and Gwen Turnbull. The score halfway was 10 plays five in favour of Tracy and Lynette. Cookie and Gwen caught up with them and the result being an even 14 at the end of the game. The second game was

Joyce Bauer and Janet Choyce playing against Judy Evers and Glady Hayward. The winners were Judy and Glady with a score of 14-6. This was Judy’s last game with them until next winter as she goes back to NSW later this week. A big win in the third game with Betty Walker and Ruby Williams beating Melda Hauff and Judith Adam 17-1. – Janet Choyce

Rugby league successBLACKALL Junior Rugby League had a very successful finish to their season recently when players and their families attended the presentation lunch.

This year the club fielded three teams in the Central West competition, Under 8’s coached by Alan Hinds, Under 10’s coached by Dwayne Kangan and Under 12’s coached by Peter Hauff.

All the players received a participation trophy, team photograph and for the players who finished the season a team bag or backpack.

The Joel Birse

Memorial Trophy was presented to Will Parry. The other team awards were: Under 8’s - Coach’s Award Cooper Hauff, Most Improved Sam Pearson and Best and Fairest Riley Hinds.

Under 10’s - Best Forward Mitchell Hauff, Best Back Will Parry, Coach’s Award Mitchell Hauff and Best and Fairest Jack Banks.

Under 12’s - Best Forward Braeden Carolan, Best Back Joel Gleeson, Coach’s Award Peter Blucher and Best and Fairest AJ Hauff.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year a success.

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ABOVE: Under 12 trophy winners, Peter Blucher, Braeden Carolan, Coach Peter Hauff, Joel Gleeson and AJ Hauff.

ABOVE LEFT: Under 8 trophy winners, Cooper Hauff, Coach Alan Hinds, Riley Hinds and Sam Pearson.

ABOVE: Under 10 trophy winners, Jack Banks, Will Parry, Coach Dwayne Kangan, and Mitchell Hauff.


Blackall digs deep for cancer fundraiser

ABOVE: Jo Sharpe, Lauren Stapleton and Alison Smith ‘sick’ at the recent Doctors and Nurses Night.

THE small crowd, at the recent Doctors and Nurses Night, dug deep to raise thousands for a cure for cancer.

Only about 30 people attended the evening at the Prince of Wales Hotel, which included an auction of 21 items. The autographed and framed Gold Coast Titans shorts raised the most funds with the highest bid of $615.

Prince of Wales Hotel manager Neville Dolinski said only one of the two autographed Adam Harvey DVDs went up for auction with the remaining item to be donated to another worthy cause. The Doctors and Nurses Night, along with the two earlier events, the Girls Night Out and the Blokes Afternoon, raised a total of $3450.20 for cancer research.

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Swimmers receive awardsBLACKALL Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) held its annual general meeting on August 29 at the Aquatic Centre. The committee this year is: - president Priscilla Dendle, secretary Lavina Anderson, vice presidents Luke Johnson and Jodie Meehan-Johnson, treasurer Donna Richardson, Thursday Night Club race secretary Jane Caralon, registrar Zoe Johnson, fundraising coordinator – position unfilled, catering officer – position unfilled, (at present Lavina Anderson and Donna Richardson are looking after this area, if you can help by taking on this position it would be greatly appreciated). Zoe Johnson has been wonderful enough to continue assisting the club in all areas with her many years of knowledge and expertise. Katherine and Garry Dendle and Zoe Johnson were also made life members.

Blackall Amateur Swimming Association would like to invite swimmers and non-swimmers of any age or ability to join their club. They offer comradeship, fun and support in attaining your goals and a chance for a swim for fitness, leisure, fun and competition. The objectives of the club are to encourage all levels of swimming skills, provide opportunities to develop your swimming skills, focus on teamwork and friendship, encourage self discipline and self motivation as a means of excelling and achieving your goals and to have fun whilst swimming or socialising at all times.

On club nights swimmers must nominate before 5.45pm at the official desk so that club can commence at 6pm sharp. The club can only run weekly club nights with the assistance of parents. They ask for your help in regards to timekeeping, marshalling, recording, lane ropes amongst other jobs. If you would like more information please contact president Priscilla Dendle on 4657 6626.

BASA held its first club night on Thursday, October 7. President Priscilla presented three awards from the Swimming Australia Junior Excellence Awards Program. This program recognises, rewards and encourages children aged from nine to 13 years who accomplish times set by Swimming Australia. There are four levels of achievement: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Green. Jamie Johnson, 12, who is away at boarding school this year, achieved “Green”, which was accepted by her mother Zoe Johnson. Pagen Arnold, 10, also achieved “Green” and Josh McErlean received a “Gold”. BASA would like to take this opportunity to congratulate these students.

Thursday night was a sprint night where children swam 15m, 25m or 50m in each stroke. Due to the weather, numbers were down, but those that swam had an enjoyable night and are looking forward to a good season. Swimming was all finished by about 7.15pm, just in time before some light rain fell. They had a birthday cake for Todd Richardson, who unfortunately left with Zane early and missed his own cake! Thanks Todd, Donna said you wouldn’t mind us eating your cake. Happy Birthday Todd!

Visitors and new members are most welcome, hope to see you at Swim Club.

– Lavina Anderson, BASA secretary

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

By REBECCA BROWN

ABOVE: Ian Frost at the fundraiser.

LEFT: ‘Nurse’ Colleen Morrison and ‘Dr’ Stan Haughton.

ABOVE: Beau Frame, Emily Kratz, Jessica Heal and Kris Neville.


Over 4400 head yarded at saleTHE Blackall Combined Agents yarded 4488 head in their Special Weaner and Store Sale.

Numbers were reduced this week due to cattle in the Jericho, Blackall and Aramac districts still unable to be transported. However, the quality line of cattle presented this week sold to new heights.

A large panel of buyers battled hard all day with many NSW and first time Blackall buyers.

AJ Dexter, “Avington”, Blackall sold Charolais steers to average 193c/kg, 317kgs, $614 topping at 199c/kg or $632/head. Lambert Past Co, “Lambert”, Blackall sold a quality draft of Charolais/Droughtmaster x steers to a top of 207.2c/kg to average 198.89c/kg or 334kg or $664.92.

Butler Grazing, “Athol”, Blackall sold Brangus steers to a top of 232.2c/kg, 251kg, $585.

Fred and Daphne Rich, “Tilbury”, Blackall sold #9 Devon x Steers to a top of 185c/kg, averaged 450kg or 181c/kg or $816 per head.

Lambert Pastoral also sold a draft of Droughtmaster/Hereford heifers to a top of 202.2c/kg, 280kg or $567 per head.

The next Weaner and Store Cattle Sale will be on October 21.

Diesel Fitter/MechanicTwo (2) Full-Time Positions

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is seeking two dynamic self-motivators with excellent skills to join the team as Diesel Fitter/Mechanic.

The successful applicants will be responsible for carrying out all repairs and maintenance on Council’s plant and machinery. The successful applicants will be required to perform tasks out in the field in both the Blackall and Tambo regions.

It is preferred that the successful applicant will possess the following qualifications and requirements; Suitable qualifications as a Diesel Fitter/Mechanic or equivalent credentials; Minimum ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence, ‘MR’ Driver’s Licence preferable; Awareness of Workplace Health & Safety relevant to plant and construction; Ability to work in a team environment.

An attractive offer of up to $30 per hour including Allowances also with opportunities to work additional Overtime and a 9 Day Fortnight is available. The remuneration package also compromises of up to 18% superannuation contributions, Leave entitlements and provisions under Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

An information package for the above position can be downloaded from Council’s website www.btrc.qld.gov.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resource Officer, Mrs Tammy Smith, on (07) 4621 6600 or emailing: [email protected]

Written applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked:

Private and Confidential Attention: Mr Ken Timms Blackall-Tambo Regional Council PO Box 21 BLACKALL QLD 4472

Applications close: Friday, 29 October 2010 at 9:00am

Ken Timms CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Family Foundations Int (Aust.)

The ANCIENT PATHS Seminar – Truly nothing will impact the course of our lives and particularly those of our children more than the rediscovering what the Bible calls “The Ancient Paths”.

BLACKALL UNITING CHURCH HALL

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Time: Thursday 4th – 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Friday 5th – 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Saturday 6th – 9:00am – 6:00pm

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Early Bird Registration – Friday 29th October 2010: $50/person, $95/couple

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For registration or more information: Marg Lehmann on 4657 4546, email: [email protected]

SOLAR POWER

Community Information Sessions and Site AppraisalsDue to community demand and expanding interest, additional information sessions regarding solar power have been arranged for Blackall and Tambo.

You are invited to attend either or all of these information sessions.

Site visits and costing appraisals for solar power installations are also available.

BLACKALL Wednesday 27 October with Ergon Energy Cultural Centre 6:00pm

Wednesday 3 November with Infinity Solar Power Blackall Club 6:00pm

TAMBO Thursday 28 October with Ergon Energy Council Board Room 6:00pm

Monday 1 November with Infinity Solar Power Council Board Room 6:00pm

For more information contact: Louise CampbellBlackall-Tambo Regional Council Mobile: 0428 397 319

BLACKALL RETRAVISION

WEEKLY SPECIALS Midea 2.1 Cooling R/C Wall Air-cond Was $449 Now $379 – Save $70

Mitsubishi 160lt Upright Freezer Was $1091 Now $785 – Save $306

Engel Fridges/Freezers – Purchase any compressor driven Engel Fridge/Freezer and receive $370 worth of products absolutely FREE.

Also in store now – Evap Air-con filters, Motors, Pumps, bearings and belts.

Come along Saturday morning, 23rd October, and have a sausage sizzle to support Dance Blackall.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (Readvertised) - FUNERAL DIRECTOR

An opportunity exists to provide contract services to the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council as Funeral Director to operate the Blackall Funeral Service on behalf of Council.

Good communication skills, respect for confidentiality, service and professionalism will be essential characteristics. Another required criteria is a demonstrated high level of client service, founded on attention to detail and compassion.

This is a service which is required on demand. The Expression of Interest must address how the service will be available on call including back up capability.

A current driver’s license must be held. Appropriate training will be provided as required.

Expressions of Interest which have been received from the first call will remain in consideration except for those withdrawn to date.

An Expression of Interest package can be obtained by contacting Donna Richardson on (07) 4621 6600 or emailing: [email protected] For further information you are welcome to contact Lester Schumacher, Manager of Business Enterprises.

Expressions of Interest close on Monday, 25 October, 2010 and should be lodged in a sealed envelope marked:

Private and Confidential – Funeral Director #2 Attention: Mr Ken Timms Blackall-Tambo Regional Council PO Box 21 BLACKALL QLD 4472

Ken Timms CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

New life members for Blackall WoolscourABOUT 70 people attended a recent bush dinner to thank the dedicated volunteers and to welcome new life members of the Blackall Woolscour.

Owen and June Stockwell, Robyn Adams, Terry Brennan and Bob Wilson were the recipients of these life memberships.

The Alan Smith’s Outback Aussie Tours with the Colin Campbell Gardening Group were guests on the night.

The Woolscour has, so far this year, had more than 10,000 visitors. See more on page 7.

Blackall Woolscour president Bob Harvey, left, presents June and Owen Stockwell with their life memberships. Picture: Robert Stockwell


Terrick rams punch through $800 mark

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C.W.A. Pink Ribbon Morning Tea for Breast Cancer

WHEN: Thursday 28th October WHERE: Lea Thomas’ garden corner of Clematis and Ivy

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Pink ribbon merchandise - rafflesPrettiest Pink Hat Competition

Lucky Door Best Decorated Bra Competition

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INVITATION TO TENDER

STAGE 4 SALEYARDS UPGRADE –RENEW 39 SALE PENS AND 18 NEW SALE

PENSTENDER No. S02 2010-2011

Tenders are invited for the construction of Selling Pens and Selling Catwalks at the Blackall Saleyards.

For further enquires or tender documents please contact Mr David Carter, Saleyards Manager on 0428 574 887 or visit the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council website www.btrc.qld.gov.au

Suitably endorsed tenders addressed to the Chief Executive Officer must be received by 4.30pm on Monday 8th November 2010 at PO Box 21, Blackall Q 4472.

For the information of people interested in lodging a tender, this project must be completed during December 2010 and January 2011.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

PO Box 21 Ken Timms Blackall Qld 4472 Chief Executive Officer Fax: (07) 4657 8855 Phone: (07) 4621 6600

RAMS at last week’s Terrick Merino sale averaged $884, the first time the Keogh-owned stud has passed the $800 barrier, and all 89 rams on offer were sold.

Mark Walker from Rosedale, Longreach paid the top price of $2100, also a record price for Rick and Jenny Keogh.

These results were despite the number of registered buyers decreasing from 18 to 16.

Elders northern wool sales manager, Maurie McNeill said those attending were there to buy.

“The improved price this year can be attributed to a number of factors, none more so than the qualities the rams displayed on the back of better seasonal conditions and excellent preparation,” he said.

“The draft of rams were very well grown and displayed good carcass traits as well as the usual bright, soft handling, well nourished wools.”

The rams were presented straight out of the paddock, which the stud regards as an important criterion.

Average prices for Terrick Merinos have steadily increased from $520 in 2004 and $567 two years later to $745 in 2008.

The top price in 2004 was $850, and in 2008 it went to $1600.

Volume purchasers last week included Peter and Thumper Clark, Longreach; David and Heather Morton, Isisford; the Wood family, Blackall; Peter and Donna Batt, Jundah; Brian and Gaye Tully, Quilpie; Bill and Sally Cripps, Blackall, and Peter and Lorna Evans, Blackall.

Support was also received from the Picone brothers, Blackall; McKay and McKay, Longreach; Graham Moffatt, Longreach; and David and Genevieve Counsell, Barcaldine.

Rick Keogh said the smaller crowd had been a concern but felt that was more to do with the wet weather and people getting behind with their work than any lack of interest in sheep.

“Merino ewe lambs are making as much as fat lambs at the moment and there’s a bit of upside in the wool market so it’s a very positive outlook,” he said.

“Most things are cyclical; I always thought things would turn round for us. There’s a lack of sheep in Australia, full stop and there will be for some time yet.”

By SALLY CRIPPS

ABOVE: Inspecting the top priced ram were Rick Keogh, classer Andy Picone, buyer Mark Walker from Longreach, and Elders wool manager Maurie McNeill.

ABOVE: Three generations of Bredhauers – Josh, Pat and Scott, from Lambert – inspect rams at the Terrick sale.

ABOVE: Cassie and Peter Evans at the Terrick Merino ram sale.

LEFT: John Avery, Emmett discusses the good season with Warren Lehmann and Dan Burton from the DERM office in Blackall.

BELOW: Terrick Merinos principal Rick Keogh (left) at the conclusion of the sale with agents Matt McLane, Maurie McNeill and Paul Holm.

Woolscour presents life memberships

LEFT: Blackall W o o l s c o u r president Bob Harvey with Robyn Adams. Absent: Terry Brennan.

BELOW: Bob Harvey and Bob Wilson.Pictures: Robert Stockwell


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Springtime Festival, Blackall

October 9, 2010

ABOVE: Adrian, Karla, and Tristion Fels are all smiles at the festival.

BELOW: Judith Adam, Janet Choyce and Melda Hauff.

ABOVE: James Harlow, the winner of the scooter.

ABOVE: Mick Lindsay performs at the weekend’s Springtime Festival.

ABOVE: Emilee and Emma Birse enjoy the festival.

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