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SPORT ON THE BARCOOCricket program comes to BlackallQUEENSLAND Cricket recently visited Blackall in search of indigenous talent.

Presented by Queensland Cricket’s Nev Paulsen (pictured right), the Eddie Gilbert Cricket Program visited a number of towns and cities, including Blackall, scouting for cricket talent.

“Since I started the Talent

Identification Program in 2005 this is the first time the program has been at Blackall,” Paulsen said.

He worked with Blackall student Scott Hillier.

The program is named after Eddie Gilbert, who became famous in the 1930’s when he dismissed Don Bradman for a duck.

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THE Tambo Arts Council was founded in 1960 by community members starving for entertainment and cultural experiences.

The early years saw the committee arranging and funding concerts of international calibre including pianists and the Russian ballet. Local talent was utilised to present musical performances; ‘The King and I’, ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’.

Arts council

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OUTBACK Group owner Ian Kinsey is expanding his multi-million dollar portfolio with another two businesses; one still in the planning stages, the other near completion.

Owner of Ian Kinsey Outback Chemist, Toy Kingdom, Outback Variety Store, 5 Star Handimarket, and Outback Emporium, Ian will now open the doors to Furniture One in late November/early December.

In brief....New business

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MITCHELL Pfingst became the youngest bowler ever to win a club singles final when he narrowly defeated veteran Ross Browning on Sunday.

Even though Mitch had a big handicap advantage, he played very good bowls to take the title.

Young winner

QUEENSLAND Cricket recently visited Blackall in search of indigenous talent.

Presented by Queensland Cricket’s Nev Paulsen, the Eddie Gilbert Cricket Program visited a number of towns and cities, including Blackall, scouting for cricket talent.

Cricket talent

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By REBECCA BROWN

FIONA Russell represented Blackall at the canonisation of Australia’s first saint.

Among thousands of other Australian pilgrims, Fiona saw first-hand the canonisation of Mary MacKillop in Rome on Sunday.

She said it was believed that about 170,000 people attended this significant event in Australia’s history.

“It was unbelievable and very moving. It’s hard to describe,” Fiona said.

The mother of six was amazed that she had witnessed such an event, with financial and family commitments to think of before embarking on the 13-day tour of Italy.

“It was a fantastic thing for Australia and I didn’t think I could go,” she said.

“The patriotism here (at the mass) was amazing. There was a lot of national pride.”

Although only from a distance, Fiona saw Pope Benedict XVI proclaiming Mary’s sainthood.

“He was a figure in the distance but they had two huge screens so we could watch him,” she said.

Fiona had visited other places of religious significance in Italy including the Vatican Museum and the most important churches in Rome.

“We visited the tombs of all the Popes. It was very moving,” she said.

Fiona will arrive back in Blackall on Friday, October 29.

Blackall resident at canonisation event

For more sport see page 17

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Come along tomorrow morning and have a sausage sizzle to support Dance Blackall.

Blackall Races abandonedTHE QantasLink Blackall Beef Producers Race Day was abandoned on Saturday due to the wet weather and the condition of the track.

Five races were scheduled

in this non-TAB meeting, which had attracted $6000 in prize money for each race. The next scheduled race meeting for Blackall is on November 27.

She has been asked to give a presentation at St Joseph’s School when she returns, which the Barcoo Independent will cover.

It is believed that Fiona was the only person from the Blackall region at the canonisation mass.

See our opinion on page 6.

ABOVE: Blackall’s Fiona Russell before she left Queensland for her 13-day tour of Italy.

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide October 24-30ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Wednesday O

ctober 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 DESKMANY town residents have had extraordinary problems with existing drainage, which was unable to cope with the excessive water from recent downpours. The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council staff has been busy visiting the problem areas and they are looking for solutions to this problem caused by the unseasonal heavy rainfall.

The Blackall Industrial Estate drainage project, undertaken by Town and Country Industries Pty Ltd, has made great progress despite the constant rain periods; there are very few of the stockpiled pipes left on the river bank with the loam pile much reduced as well. This project will drain about one third of the town together with the industrial estate. The council is looking to plan for the future in this area, which hopefully will begin steps to alleviate problems experienced in other areas of town.

The Blackall Saleyards was the venue for a well attended and very successful Droughtmaster Bull Sale on Tuesday, October 12,

with all lots clearing and prices remaining firm with a top price of $13,000 being paid.

October 19 saw a good line up of 88 well presented Santa Gertrudis bulls for the 25th Annual Barcoo Breeders Bull Sale. Keen bidding from the buyers definitely gave the vendors, Local Studs, Forrest Park and Drensmaine, a very good sale indeed. Congratulations to saleyards manager David Carter and his staff on the presentation of the selling complex; it certainly did look wonderful.

Jan Ross

READING plays a major part in the lives of many Australians. While a familiar and popular pastime, book reading habits are changing and increasingly Australians are buying online and

In brief....Have your say choosing to read an e-book.

Inviting all Australians to have their say on the future of the book industry, Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Minister, Senator Kim Carr, said digital book production and global online distribution is transforming the nature of the

industry.He hoped all interested

parties would have their say on this important issue.

The government is seeking submissions until December 10.

For more information visit www.innovation.gov.au/bisg

Send your dates in!WHATS ON in 2010

OCTOBER22 Art Show and St Joseph’s School

Open Night25 Blackall State School Open Day25 Blackall State School Pink

Ribbon Afternoon Tea28 CWA Pink Ribbon Morning Tea28 Tambo Pit Stop29 Blackall Pit Stop30 “The Magic Toyshop” Dance

Blackall Concert30-31 The Centre Within Workshop

NOVEMBER2 Blackall Gazetted Public

Holiday3 Healthy Pastures and Healthy

Soils Forum5 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

OPEN HOUSES – 23 OCTOBERMark it on your calendar, write it in your diary!!

Ray White Rural Blackall proudly offers for viewing by open house the following properties on 23 October 2010. Take the time, make it a day out…

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Regional Fuel Watch

BARCALDINE

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BLACKALL

137.5 ¢138.9 ¢

LONGREACH

135.9 ¢135.9 ¢

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Barcoo Independent TV Guide October 24-30ABC SEVEN Imparja SBS

Sunday October 24

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 25

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 26

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.

OUTBACK Group owner Ian Kinsey is expanding his multi-million dollar portfolio with another two businesses; one still in the planning stages, the other near completion.

Owner of Ian Kinsey Outback Chemist, Toy Kingdom, Outback Variety Store, 5 Star Handimarket, and Outback Emporium, Ian will now open the doors to Furniture One in late November/early December.

On a 2000 square metre block, Ian said the former Retravision and Thrifty-Link buildings plus additional land at the back, had huge potential for expansion if

Blackall embraced the Furniture One store.

He said it could end up being the size of a Harvey Norman in years to come.

Ian said initially there would be two or three full-time people employed.

“Instead of moving money out of town, I’ve invested back into Blackall,” he said.

Ian also plans on opening another grocery store in Blackall.

“I would be looking at some time next year (for grocery store opening).”

This could see the employment of maybe another 10 people in town, he said. Ian also owns a number of houses in Blackall.

Ian continues to expand his business portfolio

Outback Group owner Ian Kinsey looks forward to opening these doors to his next adventure, a furniture shop.

By REBECCA BROWN

Blackall State School supports Day for DanielBLACKALL State School will be participating in the Day for Daniel this year by holding a child safety awareness event supporting the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation was established in 2005 by Denise and Bruce Morcombe following the tragic abduction and suspected murder of their 13-year-old son Daniel in December 2003.

To promote the foundation’s aim of making the world a safer place for our children, an annual awareness ‘Day for Daniel’ is held involving schools and local communities. This year’s Day for Daniel is Friday,

October 29.Now in its sixth year the

Day for Daniel continues to grow on a national scale and is recognised as Australia’s largest participation event of its type.

It is the foundation’s aim that the Day for Daniel becomes a national day for child safety awareness with schools and communities across Australia participating.

Last year more than 700 schools and businesses from all across Australia took part and this year up to 500,000 school aged children are expected to participate.

These education activities are designed to provide life skills for children in a fun and informative manner without the fear factor. The Day for Daniel is not a memorial day – it is a learning day for our children.

Schools and businesses can register through the website www.dayfordaniel.com.au

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Club’s youngest member wins Handicap SinglesMITCHELL Pfingst became the youngest bowler ever to win a club singles final when he narrowly defeated veteran Ross Browning on Sunday.

Even though Mitch had a big handicap advantage, he played very good bowls to hold on. After leading 29-21 Mitch looked an easy winner but Ross, as usual, dug deep to get to 28-30 behind and was holding two shots when Mitch put one right on the kitty to win 31-28.

In another very good and close B Singles, Col Pfingst and Gary Whitfield went head to head all the way, being 26-all after 28 ends then 30-all after 35 ends. Col drew shot with his last bowl to win 31-30.

In social bowls, Loretta, John and Brad defeated Tracey, Will and Trevor 20-12 while Judy, Julie and Ville defeated Peter, Roy and Roland 23-7.

Next week’s bowls: Publicans Day will be held on Sunday; if all names can be in by Saturday afternoon please to make it a lot easier to start somewhere near time. The start time is 9am.

– Dally Holden

SPORT ON THE BARCOO

Two games of ladies bowls playedTWO games of ladies social bowls were played this week; one game of trebles and one game of pairs.

Betty Walker, Joyce Bauer and Ruby Williams played Tracy Brown, Judith Adam and Gwen

Turnbull. Gwen’s team won 7-5.

The game of pairs was a good win to Trevor Brown and Lynette Davison who scored 11 to Melda Hauff’s and Janet Choyce’s 3.

– Janet Choyce

Clay target action

ABOVE: Returned Blackall Clay Target Club secretary/treasurer Jim Taylor waits his turn at the monthly shoot on Sunday.

BELOW: One of the squads in action at the Blackall Clay Target Club on Sunday; Peter Hannay, Mark McKay, Craig Scholes and Kevin Harlow.

Is your body roadworthy, or do you need a tune-up?

health • care • people Queensland Health

Rust showing in your duco? Putting out too many exhausts emissions?

About to blow a gasket?

Put your body over the pits at this preventative health program!

Location:

For more information, contact Lisa Kings, Tambo Multi Purpose Centre on 4654 6481 or email [email protected] - RSVP for catering purposes 27th October 2010

BLACKALL GOLF CLUB

Date: FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER from 4.30pm

Blackall Uniting ChurchSUNDAYS 9am Family Service Kids’ Program

Everyone WelcomeContacts & Assistance4657 4740; 4657 4546;

4657 4884

Kid’s Club Monday 3:30 - 5pmAll kids welcome!

Scott n Rachel 0409 687 674

Thrift Shop 9am - NoonTuesday, Friday, Saturday

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FUNERAL NOTICEVOLK, Myrtle May (nee Munt).

21.8.1921 - 18.10.2010Aged 89 Years.

Wife of Ronald John Leslie Volk (dec'd). Mother and Mother-in-lawto Cheryll and Bob Johnson, Garry and Pauline Volk, Rhonnda and

Roger Dooley, Lawrie Volk and Des Volk. "Oma" to Kylie, Tiffany andLuke Johnson, Naomi and Kevin Phillips, Nathan and Simon Volk,

Ben and Donna Dooley, Sarah Dooley and Eric McMahon, Megan Dooley and Chris Mastorgio. "Goma" to Samantha, Georgia and Megan Dooley,

Maddison, Hayden and Ashleigh Phillips.Also, her wider circle of family and friends, who have known her love as she

had known theirs.Funeral Service for Myrtle May Volk will be held at St. Michael and All Angels

Church, Arthur Street, Tambo, at 1pm, on Saturday, 23rd October 2010. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Willows Gemfields Progress Hall, at

2 pm, on Saturday, 30th October 2010. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Deep gratitude to all staff at the Emerald and Rockhampton Hospitals.

Central Highlands Funeral Services Ph: (07) 4982 2910


Tambo Arts Council turns 50

This picture is of ‘My Fair Lady’ produced in 1979; from left, Jenny Donaldson, Patrina McLeod, Joy Noble and Bob Martin. The show ran for three nights in Tambo and then toured to Charleville for a night in the Charleville Town Hall.

THE Tambo Arts Council was founded in 1960 by community members starving for entertainment and cultural experiences.

The early years saw the committee arranging and funding concerts of international calibre including pianists and the Russian ballet. Local talent was utilised to present musical performances; ‘The King and I’, ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’.

Affiliation with Queensland Arts Council has ensured a steady stream of varied shows and recitals interspersed with Tambo performances and amateur dramatics over the years.

Today Tambo Arts Council continues to strive to enhance and expand the artistic and cultural experiences of the Tambo community, produce the community newspaper The Grassland Whisperer and manage the exhibition program for the Grassland Art Gallery.

To celebrate half a decade the Tambo Arts Council are hosting a weekend of festivities. On Saturday, November 13, there will be a celebratory dinner with entertainment and guest speakers at the Tambo Shire Hall followed by a lunchtime exhibition opening of Metka Skrobar’s ‘Beneath Earth and Sky’ at the Grassland Art Gallery on Sunday, November 14.

PREP/Yr 8 INDUCTION DAYMonday, October 25, 2010

Blackall State School extends an invitation to 2011 students entering Prep or Year 8.

Come to school and experience a day in the life of a Blackall State School student.

Experience a myriad of educational activities including Practical Arts, Home Economics, Manual Arts, HPE, Science Experiments and Multi Media.

The Open Day commences with a Whole School Welcoming Parade at 8.45am and concludes after our Pink Ribbon Service at 3pm.

Phone 4657 7333 to register or for further details

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PLANT OPERATOR (TRUCK DRIVER)

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed person to join our Road Construction Crew based in Blackall.

The primary role of the position will be as a Truck Driver, however, general labouring duties and operation of other plant (where qualified) as directed by the Foreman will be included. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and use of assigned plant, equipment and materials in the execution of Council’s civil construction and maintenance activities.

It is preferred that the successful applicant will posses the following qualifications or experience; Minimum HC Driver’s Licence; Possession of Machinery Tickets – would be an advantage; Current QLD General Safety Induction Card; Awareness of Workplace Health & Safety relevant to plant and construction; Ability to work in a team environment.

All terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Local Government Employees Award – State 2003. The successful applicant will also be entitled to provisions under Council’s Certified 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 4:00pm Friday, 29 October 2010Ken Timms CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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

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”

FROM THE EDITORIT’S amazing to think that a Blackall resident was able to see first-hand such a massive, historical event like the canonisation of Australia’s first saint.

Some of us may have wished that we could have witnessed Mary MacKillop’s canonisation in Rome, but it was way more than a pipe dream for Fiona Russell. She felt the happiness, the patriotism of other Australians, and the joy of all nationalities. She saw the Pope, even if he was a figure in the distance, she was there. This is something that she will always remember.

It’s a great example to remind local residents, particularly our youth, that you can achieve your dream, no matter how big it is or where you live.

Fiona overcame financial and family concerns to make her dream a reality.

When you put your mind to something and totally commit to it, it is amazing what you can achieve.

It’s not long before our year 12 students will graduate from school and move into the next stage of their lives. This is the time for local residents to show encouragement and get behind our youth. It’s a significant yet stressful time in their lives.

The achievements of our youth are achievements for the Blackall-Tambo region. We should be proud of them and help them achieve the best that they can.

We wish them all the best for their future and look forward to celebrating their successes.

We also look forward to Fiona’s return to Blackall so we can hear more about her experiences in Italy.

Rebecca Brown

Dear Editor,This World Teachers’ Day (October 29), what better

way could there be to show your appreciation for the hard work our children’s teachers do every day than to back the campaign to secure state schools a fair slice of the funding cake?

Our state school teachers do a fantastic job bringing a first class education within the reach of all Queensland’s children, whatever their background. But the current Federal Government funding model is starving state schools of badly needed resources and has to be changed if investment is to be directed to where it’s needed most. State schools currently receive only 35 per cent of Federal Government education funding, even though they are responsible for almost 70 per cent of enrolments. How can that be fair?

It’s time to give our state school teachers and principals the resources they need to keep building a successful and vibrant future for our state. Visit www.forourfuture.org.au and have your say now.

Steve Ryan,Queensland Teachers’ Union president

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Weaner and Store

Cattle Sale, BlackallOctober 7, 2010

ABOVE: Local butcher Dale Davison and local manager from ‘Inverness’ Blackall Rodney Kings.

BELOW: Trainee Codie Fanning helps out at the sale.

ABOVE: Leanne Munro and Rex Johnson at the sale.

BELOW: Buyers check out the cattle on offer at the sale.

Dear Editor,This week is National Carers Week (October 17-23) –

and while the spotlight is on the army of carers Australia-wide for this week, we should remember that for many, it’s an ongoing commitment for 52 weeks of the year.

For these hidden heroes of the Australian health system, supporting a family member or friend with depression, anxiety or a related disorder can be a round-the-clock commitment.

With about one million people in Australia experiencing depression and over two million with an anxiety disorder, there are literally hundreds of thousands of carers involved.

Being a carer can have an enormous impact on a person’s relationships, work and social life, as well as their physical and mental health. Despite this, their commitment and the problems they face often go unrecognised.

Research shows that due to the constant and sometimes overwhelming nature of their roles, carers are often at greater risk of developing depression.

National Carers Week coincides with beyondblue’s Anxiety and Depression Awareness Month when we ask people to help raise awareness of these illnesses and talk openly to help reduce the stigma and assist people to seek help.

While I write to express beyondblue’s heartfelt thanks to carers, I also want to encourage them to think about how they can take good care of themselves - all year round.

beyondblue’s free resources to help carers are available from www.beyondblue.org.au or by calling the beyondblue information line on 1300 224 636.

Our thanks and regards to all the carers across Australia this week – and year round.

Leonie Young,beyondblue CEO


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Springtime Festival, Blackall

October 9, 2010

ABOVE: Kim Trickett and Susan Fletcher making hot spuds.

BELOW: Jean Dendle with her winning prizes.

ABOVE: Jan and Grahame Schluter, Chris Melane, Graham Grady, and Mick and Lyn Whelan at the festival.

ABOVE: Julianne Doonar making doughnuts.

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health • care • people Queensland Health

Find out at the TAMBO SHIRE HALL

Men’s Health Pit-Stop Program!

‘Mechanics’ will be on site to assess if yourengines are running at their optimal level on

Thursday 28th October from 4.30pm onwards.

For more information, contact Lisa Kings, Tambo Multi Purpose Centre on 4654 6481 or email [email protected] - RSVP for catering purposes 26th October 2010

Get your oil pressure (blood pressure) and chassis (waist) checked.Find out if your exhausts and extractors are in good working order!

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

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

24 CLEMATIS STREET, BLACKALL

4TH, 5TH, 6TH NOVEMBER, 2010

Time: Thursday 4th – 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Friday 5th – 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Saturday 6th – 9:00am – 6:00pm

Cost: $60/person, $115/couple

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

NB: Late registration subject to availability.

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

Shortage of supply at weekly cattle saleTHE Blackall Combined Agents yarded only 1033 head at their weekly sale due to the wet conditions currently being experienced.

Due to the shortage of supply, the market for heavy cows and killable heifers was very strong, while the store market remained firm in line with southern markets.

Hinrichsen Past Co, “Durrandella”, Alpha had killable Brahman heifers to average 148c, 348kg or $515/head topping at 157c/kg or $855/head.

RA & KA Crozier, “Highlands”, Tambo also sold killable heifers to average 158c/kg, 443kg and $702/head.

Marty Rowlands, “Hamlet Downs”, Barcaldine sold Brahman x cows to average 147c/kg, 540kg to return $794/head. John and Joc Chandler, “Kyneton”, Barcaldine had Santa cows to a top of 144c/kg to average 128c, 467kg for a return of $599/head. Alice Downs Pty Ltd, “Alice Downs”, Blackall sold a quality line of heavy Santa cows topping at 157.2c/kg to average 136.2c, weighing 512kg to return $698/head. Elizabeth Holdings, “Alice Downs” also sold heavy Santa cows to top at 157.2c, which averaged 145.8c/kg, 593kg or $866/head. The Alice Downs Santa heifers topped at 158.2c, and averaged 147c, 411kg or $607/head.

The next Weaner and Store sale is scheduled for November 11 with Fat and Store sales on October 28 and November 4.

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Blackall 4657 6366www.topendtanksqld.com.au [email protected]

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CHEMICAL GRADE – WATER GRADE – MOLASSES GRADE – CONICALTANKS and STANDS

Mary NealRemedial Massage

TherapistThursday from 8:00am

At Barcoo Living MPS2A Coronation Drive

BlackallPh: (07) 4651 0955

Mobile: 0429 309 111

The Centre Within is a practical ‘how-to’ course designed to give you the tools

and techniques to achieve what you want out of life. We talk about the problems that most people have, and explore the many ways those problems can be solved. While most people can relate to the stories and situations we talk about, participants at the course are never asked to reveal any personal details.

Presented by Helen Everingham At the BLACKALL MEMORIAL & SPORTS CLUB

Coronation Drive

Saturday, 30th October and Sunday, 31st October, 2010 9.00am to 4.00pm each day

This practical two-day course is about.....

…. feeling good …. living your dreams

…. enjoying happy relationships .... increasing your prosperity

… achieving “Peace of Mind”

The Centre Within teaches you the attitudes and techniques to achieve all of the above

Self esteem is one of the most important keys to our success and happiness. We look at why we often feel put down and inferior and how we can raise our self esteem to become more effective human beings in our relationships and in our achievements.

One of the worst things in life is not getting on with people – particularly those we love. Understanding why we do the things that stop us from having the very best relationships is vital in learning how we can effectively improve our dealings with other people.

We look at the attitudes and techniques that successful people use and learn how we can all be abundant and increase the prosperity in our lives.

We explore what stops us from having “Peace of Mind” and learn how we can work towards that magic balance that helps us achieve happiness, good health, wonderful relationships and a fulfilling life.

What to Bring Pen & notebook if you’re a note taker Whatever you need for comfort,e.g. water, layers of clothes, cushion for your chair.

Contact : Multi Purpose Centre – Lisa Kings on (07) 4654 6481 orEmail: [email protected]

RSVP: 28th October 2010 – Numbers are limited COST: $50.00 per person

Funded by the Rural Primary HealthServices Program, (Dept of Health &Ageing) & auspiced by theBlackall Tambo Regional Council

THE Blackall-Tambo Regional Council recently agreed to advertise Blackall and Tambo in a book and on a website listing places for schools to visit on excursions. This is being done as part of our towns being on the Matilda Highway. For more information on the website see www.schoolexcursions.org

A draft Grazing Industry plan for the region has been developed. This is available on the council website and comments are sought. There are both threats and opportunities for our grazing industry but at the same time a lot of help to get better organised. If you have trouble getting a copy call John Hine on 0427 446 481 or email [email protected]

The council’s economic development officers are also working through the new Murray Darling Guidelines to see if the region may be affected.

Louise Campbell is working with the Queensland Government to get some local workshops on how to get contracts with mining related companies. See the Barcoo Independent for more details.

The new draft Cooper Creek Water Resource Plan was released for consultation on October 18, and there will be a consultation meeting with DERM on December 1 at 10am at the Memorial Club at Blackall and at 3pm at the old Shire Hall at Tambo. More details on the significance of this will be available when council officers have read the documents.

For information on new natural resource management grants visit www.derm.qld.gov.au/funding/nr_awareness_grants/index

For comments and queries please contact the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council economic development officers, Louise Campbell and John Hine, on 4621 6600.

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THE Blackall Cultural Centre will turn into “The Toy Kingdom” for one wonderful evening when Dance Blackall in association with the Blackall State School P&C present their annual concert, “The Magic Toyshop”.

They say strange things happen in the toyshop after hours. The security guards at the shop have often found things like buttons missing off the toy soldiers lying out in the open on the floor early in the morning and fairy wands scattered in unusual places…………. From little stars, fairies and butterflies floating round, Cinderella dolls

and music box dancers that come alive, to Mermaids from the water and Shirley Temple Dolls – Dance Blackall’s Magic Toyshop will truly come alive on the night of Saturday, October 30.

There will be a bar operating and hot food to purchase for dinner along with tea/coffee and a plate of goodies for dessert. Tickets can be purchased from either the Blackall State School administration or St Joseph’s Catholic School administration. Tickets will also be available on the night.

– Lavina Anderson, Dance Blackall chair

Watch as “The Magic Toyshop” comes alive

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To the Communities of Blackall & Tambo:all & Tambo:

Did you know? The Blackall Aquatic Centre will be closed Monday 1 November, 2010 for maintenance The Tambo Library is opened from:

Monday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm 2.00pm to 5.00pm

The Tambo Multipurpose Centre is open from 8.30am to 4.45pm The Tambo Child Care Centre is holding a pie drive just in time for Christmas, if you would like to see what is available please call into the Blackall office or Tambo office Expressions of interest are being called for a Funeral Director to operate the Blackall Funeral Services on behalf of the council. Closes Monday 25 October, 2010

Tenders: Tenders are invited for the construction of Selling Pens and Selling Catwalks at the Blackall Saleyards. Closes Monday 8 November, 2010 at 4.30pm

Positions Vacant: Two (2) Diesel Fitters/Mechanics, Full-time – located at Blackall. Closes Friday 29 October, 2010

Positions Filled: Helen Gainey is the new lessee for the Tambo Aquatic Centre and will start her new role with the council on the 23 October, 2010

Wild Dog Control: John Cuskelly, senior biosecurity officer, Biosecurity Queensland has advised by email that a manual has been released, which addresses landholder issues. To download a copy of the manual go to the Invasive Animal Centre for Research Corporation website www.invasiveanimals.com > Home > Publications > Research Publications > van Bommel, L (2010) Guardian Dogs: Best Practice Manual for the use of Guardian Dogs.

Points of interest: Bring your favourite teddy bear and join Tambo Tourism and Business Association Inc and the Outback Trailblazers in their effort to raise money for Angel Flight. Saturday 23 October, 2010 the Tambo Shire Hall commencing at 9.30am with plenty of fun activities and stalls. Boogie the night away at the Outback Trailblazers 60’s dinner on Saturday 23 October, 2010 at the Blackall Cultural Centre. Tickets are available at the Visitor Information Centre in Blackall and are $35; this includes a three course meal and entertainment. The funds raised through this event will help a lot of people who are doing it very tough and enable Angel Flight to keep its vital service to the people of Australia’s outback regions operating.

News from the Depot: Stormwater Drainage – Blackall – The council would like to apologise to residents for any inconvenience caused from the stormwater drainage installation in Blackall. Wet weather has caused major delays in the program and presented problems with the ability to remove excess material from the job site. Footpath Construction – Tambo - Construction of concrete footpaths in Tambo should commence towards the end of October. Bus shelter – Tambo – The council has procured a new bus shelter that will be installed at the Post Office in Tambo. As soon as weather permits the shelter will be erected. Alpha-Tambo Road - Gravel resheeting of targeted sections of the Alpha-Tambo Road and Springsure-Tambo Road will commence as soon as there are dry conditions to commence work. Blackall-Jericho Road - Work has commenced on the construction of a sidetrack for the proposed upgrade of Dismal Creek. The Dismal Creek upgrade is programmed for construction this financial year and as soon as weather permits the project will proceed.

Tambo Multi Purpose Activities: The Physiotherapist, Jen Lucas, will visit on the 22nd October and then again on the 29th October. A Men’s Pit Stop will be held in Tambo on the evening of the 28th October and Blackall on the 29th

October. A Breast Cancer Breakfast will be held at the Tambo MPC on the 29th October to raise awareness and listen to a 24-year-old woman talk about her experience with Breast Cancer at the age of 21 and in New Zealand. The Centre Within workshop with Helen Everingham from Sydney will be held in Blackall on the 30th and 31st October. Pablo Mirates, Exercise Physiologist, was in Blackall on 21st October and will visit Tambo on the 22nd October for individual consultations and also to do a Falls Awareness and Light Exercise session with the seniors. For further information on the above, please contact the Tambo Multi Purpose Centre on 4654 6481 or email [email protected]

Unconfirmed minutes are available for perusal 10 days after the Council Meeting date (Local Government Act 2009) at both offices and on the council website. Adopted policies are on website. Next Council Meeting – 27 October 2010 – Tambo (this meeting was deferred from the 13th October 2010)

Ken Timms Chief Executive Officer

----Blackall Hospital Auxiliary’s Springtime Festival----

1. 50’s Style Slushy Drink Maker - Luke and Bec Haughton2. Purse and $10 - Marg Turner3. Dash and Splash Water Slide - Wilma Pitt4. Blender Set - Rosa Duffy5. Toaster and Tongs - Julie Hauff6. Single Bed Sheet Set and Pillow - Alison Mobbs7. Child’s Chair and Teddy - Jenny Muir8. Child’s Back Pack and Cushion - Shelly Haughton9. Car Care Set and Screw Driver - Naomi Dolinski10. Motorbike, Mac Toy and Spokes - Andrea MacCronan11. Sandpit and Toys - Lee Thomas12. Large Soap Powder and Clothes Airer - Beris Deamer13. Four Bath Towels, Washers and Soap Gel - Julie Hauff14. Large Tin Liquorice Allsorts - Kay Frost15. Toy Story Toy - Gary Whitfield16. Set of Scales - Margaret Schultz17. Two Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Washer and Shower Gel - Deanne Richardson18. Bucket of Peanuts and Two Bottles of Wine - Colleen Malinen19. Wheelie Bin and Large Dog Food - Jean Dendle20. Grocery Hamper - Trethella Smith21. 2x4 Packs of Solar Lights - Alison Mobbs22. Multi-purpose Blanket - Kerry HoldenSpecial Draw - Travel Rug, Picnic Set with Wine and Opal Clock - Tambo Will

Cent Sale prize winners....

Year P/1 - First Prize: Billy Banks; Second Prize: Brodie Peacock; Third Prize: Hanna LipsettYear 2/3 - First Prize: Tiffany Chapman; Second Prize: Mathew Allpass; Third Prize: Catelyn RussellYear 4/5 - First Prize: Blake Arnold; Second Prize: Shauna Kangan; Third Prize: Chloe PaixYear 6/7 - First Prize: Jamie-Lee Morris; Second Prize: Jesse Long; Third Prize: Jake Richardson

Colouring Competition winners....

First Prize - Scooter: James HarlowSecond Prize - Squatters Chair: David and Grace PockneeThird Prize - $200 Fuel Card: Shirley ReadPatchwork Quilt: L. FletcherPedal Car: Frankie (Tambo)

Multi-draw winners....

Hamper: Judith PotakaTwo Bottles of Wine and Coasters: Beris HarHat Rack: Jean DendleBaskets of Biscuits: Jean DendlePlants: Jan RossCake: Penny Peacock

Raffle winners....

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