Issue Number 110 September 2015

Produced in association with the Murgon Business & Development Association Inc.118 Lamb Street, Murgon 4605. P.O. Box 166, Phone (07) 41681066, Fax (07) 41681947,

E-Mail Editor: lgeraghty@datawave.net.au MURGON at the foothills of Boat Mountain, in the heart of the Burnett Valley, part of the great South Burnett.

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Built in 1911Maryborough

man Ron Stephenson will share his loved three-wheeler Girling at the Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum Murgon, Annual Heritage Day on the first Saturday in October.

On display for the first time in the South Burnett, come and see the only one of its kind left in the world, the three wheel Girling car. Built in 1911, the prototype car was put together by Mr Stephenson after its parts were found in an iron scrap heap in Victoria.

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Girling also invented the first hydraulic brakes which would have saved many lives. His Company was originally called Girling which was later changed to Girlock. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this amazing car.

Other attractions on the day include : food and children’s entertainment, Whip Cracking, Entertainment to suit all ages, Butter Making Demonstrations, Antique Engines, Rope Making, Mini Pony Rides, Draft Horses, Blacksmithing, Leather Work, Sheep Shearing, Jumping Castle, Animal Nursery, Accomplished singer, Ironing by Sad Iron, Chaff Cutting, Bush Poet, Antique Car Display, Wash board & Copper washing, and all things heritage, for some a trip down memory lane and educational for others. An exciting family heritage day at Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum Murgon, Saturday 3rd October, 9.30am to 2.00pm, admission price being $5 per adult and $3 for Students 7yrs of age and above. Come and be amazed at how our settlers coped and the ingenuity they displayed in agriculture and domestic activities. A day not to be missed.

Also at the Museum the new Stanwell (“Tarong Community Partnership Fund”) donated shed “The Barn” is starting to near completion. Hatchett’s Joinery has supplied the museum with a slab of wood for farmers to have their brand burned into this slab. For a ten dollar donation your brand will be a lasting memento which will hang proudly in “The Barn”. The branding day will take place at the Heritage Day, so farmers bring your brands, if this time is unsuitable please ring Earl Pratt Phone 0427645718.

Now standing alongside ‘The Barn” The Museum was also the recipient of a wooden car garage built by Krebs builders and kindly donated by Mr Stuart Barr and will be known as “Zanows’ Building”. Its’ future use at the museum will see one end used as an old time butcher shop and the other end a bakery. Our thanks to Mr Barr for this wonderful addition to Murgons’ Museum. These new buildings will complement our existing displays: the Dairy Industry, Rewalds Rock collection, Trinity Slab House, Castra house, the Museum Chapel, Madelines Manor, the Milking Shed, The Railway siding Display, the Machinery Shed, Antique Phone collection, the Military Display, Sippels Hut, Murgon’s Walkway containing Murgon memorabilia plus many other expanding displays and artifacts. Yes it’s all happening at our Museum !

Come and be a volunteer and enjoy our enthusiastic band of volunteers.

Why not tell your friends who could not make it to the Heritage Day about everything you saw and perhaps you could bring your friend back to the Museum another day to have a look. The Museum is open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 12.30pm with admission price being $5 per adult and $3 for Students. Bus tours are very welcome and if prior arrangements are made with the Museum volunteers, a display of butter making can be organised, also morning or afternoon tea and/or lunch can be arranged. Menu and prices are available on application. If you need any further information please phone the Museum on 41 695001 and be sure to leave a message if you ring out of hours and a friendly volunteer will phone you back as soon as possible .

Hope to see you on Heritage Day, bring the family and enjoy the day.

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SCHOOL COMPETITION TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VIETNAM VETERANS

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today encouraged secondary schools to participate in the Australian Government’s Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition.

“The Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans competition offers students in years 9 and 10 an opportunity to explore the service of Australia’s Vietnam Veterans, and to reflect on the importance of remembering their involvement in the conflict,” Mr Truss said.

“More than 60,000 Australian servicemen and women were deployed to Vietnam between 1962 and 1975, and over 500 were killed. While many returned home with physical and emotional scars, all came home with a personal story to tell.

“The competition encourages students to research the individual stories of our veterans to gain a better understanding of their service. Students can submit responses in a variety of ways, including multi-media, artworks, musical compositions or essays.”

The competition is open until Friday, 8 April 2016, giving students two full terms to participate. Schools can enter their best individual student entry.

Winning students will be invited to attend a three-day Canberra Commemorative Programme in August 2016, involving visits to cultural institutions and attendance at the national commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

The Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans schools’ competition is part of the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary national programme, which aims to improve public awareness of Australia’s wartime history, especially among younger Australians.

Further information on the competition is available on the Department of Veteran’s Affairs website at: www.anzacportal.dva.gov.au/competitions.

A bloke was sitting in his garden one afternoon when a truck pulled up in front of his house. The driver got out of the truck, walked to the grassy area by the road, dug a hole, then got back into the truck.

A few minutes later, a different chap got out of the passenger seat, walked to the hole, proceeded to fill it back in, and then returned to the truck. The driver then moved the truck 50 metres up the road, and the process repeated itself.

This went on all up the road. The bloke, who was already a bit upset about the poor quality of the road, couldn’t believe his eyes. He stormed down to the truck, pounded on the window, and demanded to know what was going on.

The driver replied, “We’re part of a road improvement project. The bloke who plants the trees called in sick.”

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During Book Week, Year 3 at St Joseph’s School Murgon were reading “Pig The Pug”.This is a story about a greedy bad mannered pug dog who will not share his toys.

The class invited in Mrs Rowberry and her Labrador, (Penny) for a visit. Mrs Rowberry took us through Penny’s training and showed the students how to train a dog to be respectful and well mannered.

She also taught the students how to teach a dog to shake hands and do high fives. The Year 3’s videoed this on their i pads, which they then used to write out the correct procedure of instructions.

EKKA SUCCESSOther locals who received acclaim at the Ekka were Kingaroy sisters, 13 year old Carmen Sowden and 11 year

old Lannah Sowden, Five Star Limousins, who paraded the champion interbreed female Oakwood Fiddlez plus other prize winning cattle.

Wayne & Lesley Davis, Livestock Pty Ltd, Barambah – Dale Charolais won the Coles Supermarkets Shield, pen of three pasturefed or grainfed steers and/or heifers.

Welcome to SB PCYC in Murgon, Wade Charles

Who has taken up the position of Indigenous Community

Sport & Recreation Officer– Cherbourg and PCYC

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SOUTH BURNETT PARKINSON’S SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUP

On Monday 31st August, members of the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group met at Murgon and had a very enjoyable morning catching up with each other and hearing about the latest information re Parkinson’s. The meeting was held at Southern Cross Care (Castra), 2 Cooper Street Murgon, starting at 10am and finishing at 12.00pm. It is always nice to chat to each other over a cup of tea or coffee with some yummy food to go with it.

Have you all been doing your exercises as whether you have Parkinson’s or not, it is a good idea to be in the best health that you can. It is never too late to start an exercise regime, but please check with your doctor, physiotherapist or exercise physiologist before you begin.

The next meeting for the Group will be held on Monday 14th September and will be held at Orana Lutheran Complex (Administration Centre) 24 MacDiarmid Street, Kingaroy. The guest speaker for the morning will be an Exercise Physiologist so why not mark it in your calendar now.

The next meeting for the Murgon Group will be Monday 26th October commencing at 10am. We look forward to meeting you all.

Did you know that the month of September has been designated as National Parkinson’s Month during which people are made aware of Parkinson’s disease and the effect that it can have on you. The fight against Parkinson’s disease is as crucial as ever. There are 17,000 Queenslanders in the Parkinson’s community in Queensland. There are over 30 Aussies diagnosed with Parkinson’s each and every day and is the second most common neurological condition in Australia – hard to believe but it is true.

For further information re our Group, contact Maree on (07) 4163 6010.

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Friday October 2, 2015 Wondai South Burnett Regional Art Competition 2015 Exhibition Opening 6:00pm-7:30pm $5 Wondai Sample The South Burnett & Cherbourg Dinner, Wondai Hotel & Cellars 7:30pm-late $75 or $60 per head Kingaroy Noel Miller Art Exhibition, Kingaroy Art Gallery 10:00am-4:00pm Free Maidenwell Maidenwell Folk Festival All day Free Saturday October 3, 2015 Cherbourg Ration Shed Museum Open Day and Guided Tours 10:00am-2:00pm $10 Moffatdale Moffatdale Ridge , Sax on the Ridge 10:00am-4:00pm Pay as you go Murgon Queensland Dairy Industry Museum Heritage Day 9:30am-2:00pm $5 Adults (Under 7 free, students $3) Murgon Cultural Concert At Bjelke-Petersen Dam 6:00pm-9:00pm Free Wondai South Burnett Regional Art Competition 2015 exhibition 10:00am-4:00pm Free Wondai High Tea and Garden Party at Dimities Cottage 10:00am-4:00pm $12.50 per head Kingaroy Crane Wines Big Booie Gourmet BBQ, wines and live music 10:00am-4:00pm Pay as you go Kingaroy Pizza, Wines and Winery Tours at Kingsley Grove Winery 10:00am-5:00pm Pay as you go Kingaroy Picnic In The Paddock at Bunya Red Farm 10:00am-3:00pm Pay as you go Kingaroy Noel Miller Art Exhibition, Kingaroy Art Gallery 10:00am-2:00pm Free Nanango Nanango Markets 6:00am-12:00 noon Free Nanango Battle Of The Bands 1:00pm-5:00pm Free Maidenwell Maidenwell Folk Festival All day Free Cooyar Cooyar Campdraft 7:00am-5:00pm Free for spectators Sunday October 4, 2015 Blackbutt R&R Rail Trail Duathlon 7.00am start , fee for participants. Moffatdale Moffatdale Ridge , Sax on the Ridge 11:00am-3:00pm Pay as you go Wondai South Burnett Regional Art Competition 2015 exhibition 10:00am-4:00pm Free Wondai Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord at Dimities Cottage 12:00 noon-2:00pm $15 per head Kingaroy Crane Wines Big Booie Gourmet BBQ, wines and live music 10:00am-4:00pm Pay as you go Kingaroy The Big Burnett Brunch at Taste South Burnett 9:30am-10:30am $27 or $23 Kingaroy Pizza, Wines and Winery Tours at Kingsley Grove Winery 10:00am-5:00pm Pay as you go Kingaroy Symphony In The South Burnett Concert 3:00pm Free Kingaroy Noel Miller Art Exhibition, Kingaroy Art Gallery 10:00am-2:00pm Free Kingaroy Picnic In The Paddock at Bunya Red Farm 10:00am-3:00pm Pay as you go Inverlaw Long Lunch and Live Music at Mulanah Gardens 10:00am-4:00pm Pay as you go Nanango Open Day At Historic Ringsfield House 10:00am-4:00pm Pay as you go Taabinga Taabinga Homestead Open Day 8:30am-1:00pm $5 (primary kids free) Bunya Mountains Music On The Mountains 2:00pm-5:00pm Free Maidenwell Maidenwell Folk Festival All Day Free Cooyar Cooyar Campdraft 7:00am-5:00pm Free for spectators Monday October 5, 2015 Wondai South Burnett Regional Art Competition 2015 exhibition 10:00am-4:00pm Free Kingaroy Pizza, Wines and Winery Tours at Kingsley Grove Winery 10:00am-5:00pm Pay as you go Kingaroy Fudge Making Demonstrations at Taste South Burnett 10:00am-4:00pm Free Kingaroy Noel Miller Art Exhibition, Kingaroy Art Gallery 10:00am-2:00pm Free Inverlaw Long Lunch At Mulanah Gardens 10:00am-4:00pm Pay as you go Maidenwell Maidenwell Folk Festival All Day to Noon Free Follow us on Facebook - More help? Just ask any of the South Burnett’s Vistor Information Centres:Blackbutt - (07) 4163-0633 • Nanango - (07) 4189-9446 • Kingaroy - (07) 4189-9172 • Wondai - (07) 4189-9251 • Murgon - (07) 4189-9387

Celebrate the diversity of the South Burnett and Cherbourg at the festival of events

Outdoor experiencesWine, Food & Art AppreciationHeritage Displays Cultural PerformancesMusic, music and more music

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Murgon Hospital Auxiliary Father’s Day raffle results:-1st Prize - Iced Cake; Ticket; 27C; F. Reeve2nd Prize- Cool-Ice Esky; Ticket 04B; Irene Phillips3rd Prize - George Forman Griddle; 25E; Sarah Beddows4th Prize - Toiletries Bag; 69C; L. Beddows5th Prize - Ned Kelly Clock; 23D; Don Richards6th Prize - L.E.D. Lantern; 08C; M. KapernickPublic support for the Hospital appreciated.

Murgon Girl Guides Emily Turpin (lef)t &

Ella Toomey (right) receiving the Guide Junior BP Award.Congratulations to both Guides.

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South Burnett Whip Crackers at the Ekka.Photo L-R: Lauren Arrell (teacher St Mary’s) Louisa Frahm, Olivia Frahm, Kathy Duff, Steph Arrell and Julian Seng.

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It is wonderful to see, another new small business in our community.

Fox Beauty & Nails, as the name suggests is a small beauty therapy salon, located within our local SB PCYC. It is owned and operated by Kate Fox, with qualifications in waxing, facials and other services she is quickly becoming the place to go to have all your beauty therapy needs taken care of.

“I was just operating from home, but was starting to have a lot more interest since moving from Hivesville into Murgon. It was when the conversation came up amongst friends that the suggestion was made that I should have a look around for a small space to operate out of. Through mutual friends I was introduced to Gina Oberle at Original Hair By Gina and she introduced me to the SB

PCYC team and the rest as they say is history”.

Using only salon quality products Kate has been able to provide a high quality standard of service whilst also ensuring that prices are kept realistic. “I could charge at the higher end of the scale, but then I would miss out on 70% of my business, I want to be a supporter of my community and therefore am offering these services at the lowest price possible without sacrificing quality or my business. I utilise smart marketing techniques and social media to advertise and have a low cost website for general information”.

Business has been booming as Kate’s reputation for high quality salon services has quickly spread amongst our community. Don’t be fooled by the small shop front either, her salon is clean and comfortable and has a very intimate feel about it. The shop colours are warm and inviting and the art on the walls adds a pop of sophistication. Moving forward Kate is going to complete further qualifications in Body Piercing and Eyelash Extensions to offer more services as requested by her clients.

Currently Kate offers the following services; Manicures & Pedicures, Acrylic Nails, Waxing,

Spray Tanning, Tape Hair Extensions, Galvanic Spa Facials & Makeup Services. The salon is now equipped with an Eftpos machine for a more convenient salon experience.

To make an appointment simply phone 0403 070 983 or message Kate via Facebook.

Once again let’s show our wonderful community spirit and welcome Kate by supporting her in way of keep our business local.

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Wondai Regional Art GalleryOctober 2015 Exhibition

MayoralSouth Burnett Regional Council-Art Competition

The whole gallery will be filled with entries for the October Art Competition which is proudly sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council. This competition is open only to residents of the South Burnett and will showcase the local talent and diversity of the Artists in our region.The Wondai Regional Art Gallery has combined its two past art competitions into one, that not only benefits the regions Artists, but allows us to offer higher prize money. Along with that is the $1,500 Mayors Aquisitive Prize. This aquisitive prize will be judged from all entries with sections including Art, Photography, Sculpture & Ceramics. There will also be sections for Childrens’ Art.This competition has $4,800 Prizemoney in total. Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be opening the exhibition on Friday evening of the 2nd October, and will be presenting the prizes. Opening Night: Friday 2nd October 2015, from 6pm.$5.00 entry includes Hot & Cold Supper, Wine will be served by Crane WinesLive EntertainmentThe exhibition will remain in the Gallery throughout the month of October 2015.The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10.00am till 4.00pm. Free Entry. Telephone: 07 4168 5926 or email wondaiartgallery@southburnett.qld.gov.au

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Photo L-R: Leo Geraghty Chairperson, Sgt Rod Gelderblom Branch Manager, Relieving Branch managers Clarissa Hastie and Danielle Gordon, and Laurie Macri (PCYC Zone Development Manager at the recent SB PCYC AGM.

BOWLS CHARITY DAYSunday 11th October

Ladies Auxiliary of Castra are helping to raise funds for a much needed ECG Machine on Sunday the 11th October by holding a Bowls Charity Day at the Murgon Bowls Club. Starting the day at 11.00am the day will include a lucky door prize, raffles, B.B.Q Lunch, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Snow Cones and many more prizes to be won.

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LONG TIME SUCCESSSuccess again for Edna. Edna O’Neill has been

competing for many years at the Brisbane Exhibition in the culinary section. She has always returned home with an armful of prizes and this year has been no exception, coming home with nine prizes in all.

Not to be outdone, Husband Richard O’Neill, has been recognised for his dedication to shows across Queensland and has been awarded a trophy for his Stewardship to the Ute Muster.

Congratulations to you both.

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Chairpersons Report 2014-2015South Burnett PCYC

It is with pleasure I present my Chairpersons report:“Welcome to where “IT ALL STARTS HERE” at the South Burnett PCYC”. The South Burnett PCYC was well established by our previous Branch Manager Michael Eadie and it has

continued in good hands by our current Branch Manager Rod Gelderblom and Relief Managers Jaimie and Clarissa Hastie, Shane Palmer and currently Danielle Gordon. We have a very modern fully equipped gymnasium which would be the envy of many other clubs, a well established Kitchen, modern meeting rooms and the large sports building and squash courts. We are glad to report we have 450 financial members and we regularly have at both Murgon and Cherbourg 6,000 users of the facility a month to a total of 72,000 for the year. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7am to 8 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 8.00pm and on some special occasions Saturdays (We provide a social, sporting and recreational centre for all community members and there is something for all age groups).

Notable achievements were obtained during the year and we will record a profit of $16,085 for our fifth complete year of operation

Our voluntary committee were: Sergeant Michael Eadie (Manager) replaced by Sergeant Rod Gelderblom, Leo Geraghty (Chairperson), Paula Nunan (Sport and Recreation Coordinator) for a short period, Warren Collins (Cherbourg), Kathy Duff (local Council Representative), Jamie Hastie, Stacey Perrett, Bruce Sommerfeld and Felicity Dascombe.

Tremendous added support has also been given by our much appreciated Karen Sanewski in the office and part time volunteers and coaches like Prue and Ricky Collard, Max Harvey, Stacey Perrett, Tracey Barnett, Kerry Oldfield, Pam Jones, Paula Nunan, Bobby Kozak, Alan Foster, Gina Oberle, Barry Buckley, Bill and Cheryl Horner, Vicky Perry, The Youth Management Team, Kane Brunjes who coordinated the Graffiti Art program during Youth Week, our local Police who have volunteered their time for Friday Night Live and of course our management committee members. Special thanks to Sgt Laurie Macri (PCYC Zone Development Manager), Sgt Jason Hopgood (Zone 1 Youth Club Coordinator) and Sgt Lance Guteridge (Murgon Officer in Charge) for their guidance and support and to Sgt Michael Eadie who returned to us for a period whilst our new manager was being selected.

Many thanks to our members and volunteers who have established a now profitable Outside School hours care at Taabinga in Kingaroy. Sincere thanks also to those people who volunteered and raised money from our program “Time for Kids” that we ran in Kingaroy Shopping World.

During these past twelve months added costs have faced us continually in replacing all our lighting with energy efficient bulbs and tubes, sending volunteers away for training, Purchase of major Gym equipment, Office equipment and Staff etc. The complex has expanded and necessitated extensive improvements and it has been a great challenge to supply the different equipment needed.

We have been organizing many programs for indigenous sport and recreation at the Les Stewart Sports Complex at Cherbourg and credit should be given to Max Harvey for the fantastic job he has done, Max has since taken a similar position in far North Queensland and we welcome his replacement Wade Charles to the SB PCYC.

The complex has been the venue for a mixture of sport and many other notable events, Gymnasium, Tennis, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Over 50 Fitness (SHAB), Squash, Active after school sports, Tiny Tots, Gymnastics, Yoga, Old Time Dancing, Fitness Classes like Body Pump, Grit Cardio, Combat, Grit Strength, Mini Boot Camp, Easy Fit, Box Fit and Weights and also to work with the Murgon Show Society who require use of some of the building during show time, the Annual Rotary Murgon Music Muster, the Under 43kg Junior Football Carnival and the Ambulance and Fire fighters Bicycle Ride for Burns . The police Department continually use our facility for training, in the use of Taser and for operational skills training.

Major renovations and issues with the squash courts are being addressed and will be completed during the oncoming year. During the year we had a very successful thorough State Office Branch Performance Review of the South Burnett PCYC which was well attended by most committee members

We have heavily focused on training for volunteers interested in coaching and several of our volunteers have obtained coaching certificates.

One of the many highlights of the year would still have to be The Friday Night Live program with attendances of between 80 and 200 children a night. Children attended from Murgon, Cherbourg, Wondai and Goomeri and the help from the many volunteers, face painters, police, and Pursers bus drivers is much appreciated. Improvements are continually made at the area of land generously provided by Peter and Judy Angel for the SB PCYC Remote Controlled Motorized Car Club under the guidance of Sgt Rick Christinsen and his committee.

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We attended and promoted the Murgon Christmas carnival and Cycling Qld raising money manning the food stalls, attended the Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival, held a Movie Night at Wondai for their famous Emu fund raiser and were a major part of the Murgon to Cherbourg Reconciliation Fun Run.

In its second year we are working hard to ensure this year’s Bridal EXPO is a similar success to that of last year.We wish to thank the social media (particularly Crow FM, the Murgon Moments) for continually promoting the

activities of our SB PCYC, and the relieving managers whilst Michael was on holidays. We are inviting everyone to once again come and have a look at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street Murgon and all the changes that are continuing since its inception.

We are very grateful to all the different organizations that have helped us with grants. I am much appreciative of the support from the committee and our volunteers throughout this year and I would

like to thank them sincerely for their efforts. We still need to keep thinking of ways to widen our volunteer base and their involvement in funding and running the PCYC. Once again the year ahead will again be more challenging for the new committee but hopefully rewarding if everybody shows enthusiasm and commitment towards the goals of our PCYC and we can draw on members to assist in the development of our centre as a continued hub of community advancement and diversity.

I would like to welcome our new board members and look forward to working with them. With the backing of the Queensland Police Department, hard working local volunteers, a voluntary committee helping in steering of this wonderful organization and The South Burnett Regional Council who support and work so closely with us and who supplied the venue (that would be a credit to any sporting and fitness organization), the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon is still a great success story.

Leo Geraghty, Chairperson , QPCYWA-South Burnett (Murgon)

LOCAL SUCCESSThe Taylor Family from MK Cattle Limousins, Murgon headed to Brisbane for the EKKA this year taking 4 led

steers and 4 stud cattle. Led Steers performed well receiving 6th out of 31 in Class 4 with Winston and sold for $6.00 per/kg. Steers were bred by Girlie Goody, Malakoff, Monto. Followed by the Led Steer Carcase Competition where MK Cattle and Malakoff proved to have the winning combination. 2nd in Class 6 went to Prince Charles a Shorthorn x Limousin steer and 3rd in Class 3 to Pinzie a Shorthorn x Pinzgauer steer. MK Cattle Limousins had a successful day in the stud show ring receiving a 1st with MK Cattle Krystal, 2nd with MK Cattle Jackpot and 3rd with MK Cattle Knock Out.

Photo: Andrea Taylor leading Winston a Shorthorn x Limousin steer with Girlie Goody.

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MURGON QUOTA CELEBRATES 31 YEARS

Birthday celebrations this year for the Quota ladies was enjoyed in true ‘Italian Style’ at the Tuscan Feast held at Moffatdale Ridge Winery on the 23rd August.

They were treated to a delicious Mediterranean Feast while listening to the music of Italian entertainer Fortunato Isgro who performed many of the old classics to the absolute enjoyment of all.

Happy Birthday Quota.Date to Remember: SEPTEMBER 14-19 QUOTA BOOK FESTIVAL CBD - LOOK FOR THE BANNER.

Photo: Thelma Rewald ,Shirley Sakrzewski, Barbara King, Pam Schablon, Heather Castle, Bev Garrad, Joyce Robinson.

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MURGON - 56 Douglas Street Ph 07 4168 1277WONDAI - 66 Mackenzie Street Ph 07 4168 5733

KINGAROY - 163 Youngman Street Ph 07 4162 4999

VIETNAM HISTORYStory told to Bob Meehan by Noel Hains

Way back in 1968-69, Victor Company, New Zealand infantry were attached to 4 RAR.

While on operations near the Courtney Rubber Plantation in the north of Phuoc Tuy Province,

South Vietnam, a Forward scout saw something that didn’t look right in the thick scrub in front of him. A section of their fineness moved forward to discover an old French Citroën car. They dragged it clear of the undergrowth and took it back to Nui Dat, after a little mechanical work and a new paint job, they had it up and running, but they were instructed to get rid of it as it was not military issued. Not to be out-done by the authorities, some red and white paint mixed together, they painted it PINK and then donated it to Sister Pam Terry (Nurse) of the RNZNC to be used by them to drive around Vung Tau. This was then passed on to each of the Aussie and Kiwi nurses over the following years.

YOUNGCARE AT HOME CARE GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR YOUNG QUEENSLANDERS WITH HIGH CARE NEEDS!

Youngcare’s At Home Care Grants (AHCG) enhance the quality of life for young people (aged 18-65) living at home with high care needs and at risk of entering aged care. The scheme provides grants of $2,000-$10,000 for equipment, home modifications and emergency respite care to keep young Aussies at home with their families and prevent new admissions to aged care. In 2014, over $200,400 was awarded to 36 families in the Queensland round, with a total of 89 applications received for a combined value of over $663,770.

The 2015 Youngcare will offer $200,000 in grants through the next round of the AHCG scheme in Queensland, which opens — Thursday, 13 August 2015.

The application form and information booklet can be accessed from www.youngcare.com.au/ahcg and applications must be submitted by Thursday, 24 September 2015.

Jeff Seeney, Member for Callide, PO Box 559. BILOELA QLD 4715, Phone: 4845 1100,

Freecall: 1800 812 119, Fax: 4845 1109

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Spring is a beautiful time of the year! Discover the diversity of gardening in southern inland Queensland and make the Wondai 2015 Spring Garden Expo at the Wondai Sportsground your destination on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of September. This will be the 10th Wondai Spring Garden Expo, and the 22nd year of Wondai Garden Expo, one of the most successful and long-lived of the region’s festival.

Our Committee members are often asked the question of what we do with the money raised from each Expo. It should first be made clear that all Committee positions are completely voluntary. Then there are services such as cleaning and the disposal of waste, repairs and general maintenance which must be paid for. We do depend heavily on other organizations to perform many of the tasks which are necessary to present the Expo to you and the stallholders and we take great pleasure in being able to give donations to these people by way of appreciation. Capital improvements include repairs to a toilet block, building of new shelter roofs, improvements to the electricity supply in the pavilion and on the grounds, installation of a broadcast system and the installation of roof ventilators in the pavilion. The major recurring expense item is for publicity and advertising, and without that we would not get the terrific response from patrons and stallholders which Expo enjoys.

Despite various changes of management over the years, Wondai Garden Expo continues to evolve and grow, and it is exciting to see how the Spring Expo has developed its own special character. Stallholders have answered the challenge and adapted their presentations to reflect the season, making this Expo distinct from the Autumn Expo. With a record number of stalls attending the Autumn Expo, we are confident of a great showing for Spring.

Expo is a place of education and entertainment as well as trading, and we are happy to have renowned Garden Guru from Rockhampton Mr Tom Wyatt coming as our special guest. Tom will share his garden knowledge in two presentations on Saturday and again on Sunday morning. Bring along your notebooks with all your garden questions and take advantage of Tom’s wonderful love of successful gardening.

There will be musical entertainment on both days by Wondai’s popular “Stepping Stones” group, headed by Geoff Grevel, a multidraw raffle and a beautiful Horticultural Show and Special Display, themed “Around the World in 80 Gardens”

Spring Garden Competition prizes will be presented after the Official Opening at 11am, and we are hoping for a nice representation of free gardens to visit, weather conditions permitting.

I hope you will be blessed with enough rain to build moisture and fill the water reserves in time for Spring plantings. Wise gardeners use the Winter months to re-work the landscaping, weed and mulch those bare areas, and make plans and lists for all those beautiful pants which will be just begging to be taken home! No doubt you will have plenty of inspirational ideas and a shopping wish list to get you started with your new gardening and decorator projects.

We really do need to encourage the populations of all beneficial insects, and there will be plenty of suitable plants to choose from including flowers, herbs and fruit trees. Self-suffiency is becoming more than ever the choice of keen gardeners, and is even more important these days as we become concerned about the quality and availability of fresh vegies and seasonal fruit.

Experienced stallholders will be ready to answer all your questions on how to make the best of their plants, and to show you products to keep your garden healthy and productive. Expect to find examples of the excellent organic soil improvers which will make your garden come alive with health and vigor, and tools and gadgets to make every job easier.

Take some quality time out to enjoy wine and cheese tasting, and explore the craft and gift stalls with their appealing arrays of lifestyle, collectors and decorating products which will give plenty of choice for early Christmas shopping.

W o n d a i 2 0 1 5 S p r i n g G a r d e n E x p o

Wondai Sportsground and Lions PavilionBunya Highway Wondai

September 26th & 27thSaturday 8am – 4.30pm, Sunday 8am – 1pm

Entry $5-00 per person, Children Free.NO PUBLIC ADMITTANCE OR TRADING ON FRIDAY

Quality Nurseries - Allied Garden Products -- Craft, Decorator and Collector’s Items -

Official Opening at 11am.Presentations to Garden Competition Winners

Guest Speakers

Entertainment by Geoff & Sue’s “Stepping Stones”Horticultural Show & Display

President Helen Young 4168 9297Secretary Ann Weiland 4169 0619

Stall Sites Co-ordinator Fran Whitmore 4168 5870 e: info@wondaigardenexpo.com

for the latest updates visit www.wondaigardenexpo.com

Proudly sponsored by: South Burnett Regional Council; Datawave Wondai, South Burnett Motorcycles; Cleggs

Masonry; The South Burnett Times. Printing of flyers by kind favour of the Callide Electoral Office of Mr. Jeff Seeney

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Wondai Garden Expo Inc is a Public Organization dedicated to the development and promotion of

The Wondai Autumn and Spring Garden Expos.STALLHOLDER AND CUSTOMER INFORMATIONTo assist with the safe collection of plants from Plant

Stalls or from the Plant Cloakroom, a Customer Ticket system will apply. Plant Stallholders will be provided with a number and with tickets and a package to assist them with the implementation of the system, plus a personal explanation from a committee member if necessary. Customers are advised to ensure that their bags are marked and tickets correctly filled in and to take care of the tickets they will be given from each plant stall because they will be needed for identification when collecting plant purchases. In addition, Bus travelers should make sure that their bags are marked with the Destination as well. The Committee sincerely hopes that this will avoid the unpleasant experience of purchases being lost or misdelivered.

Media release supplied by Helen Young.

MONDURE’S HANSENS GULLY BRIDGE Work on the replacement of Mondure’s Hansens Gully

Bridge will begin this month. South Burnett Regional Council Mayor Wayne

Kratzmann said contractor Construction Project Management had been engaged to start the bridge replacement on Mondure Road on 16 September 2015.

“The work will mean residents will have a bridge that will be able to carry heavier road limits than in recent times, and will be serviceable well into the future,” Mayor Kratzmann said.

The project includes the removal of the existing structure, construction of the new bridge, roadworks, signage, and line marking. It’s expected that the work will take approximately 28 weeks, weather permitting.

During construction, Mondure Road will be closed to all traffic, with alternate routes available and signage installed to assist with the detour.

“Council thanks residents for their patience, which will result in the use of a better bridge to meet their needs,” Mayor Kratzmann said.

For more information, please contact Customer Service on 4189 9100.

BUYERS DREAM-VALUE FOR MONEYBeautiful Queenslander fully a/c with split system units. The kitchen has timber

cupboards and a walk in pantry. covered verandah, Polished floors in lounge room and main bedroom with a walk in robe. shower over bath,built in vanity. Solar hot

water,16 panels keeps costs to a minimum. Underneath is all cemented, Cemented driveway , a good fence all around. $255,000

LOWSET FURNISHED HOME ON TWO BLOCKS OF LANDThis cosy two bedroom home with built in cupboards is ready to be sold. Featuring a second spare block right next door. Views down to the water of the local Bjelke

Petersen Dam. Package deal includes the John Deere ride on mower, golf buggy with trailer, assort of household furniture and applicances. vinyl floors and tiles in the wet areas. lockable room at back for storing gardening tools. Two large rainwater tanks

and a gas hot water system. $250,000

HOUSE-SHED-WATER TANKS & SOLAR PANELSPerfect for the semi retired, two bedrooms, one with built ins, tiled floor and ceiling fans.Open plan kitchen/dining & lounge area complete with split system a/c. gas

steel stove with a fan forced oven. Bathroom is complete with a single laundry tub and separate toilet. Timber verandah, attached concreted carport area.The walls and

ceiling are insulated. 2x 5,400 gal tanks. A shed, 5kva Solar system $225,000

Across Country Real Estate & Livestock

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Very Tidy Home - Plenty Of SpaceThis home is definitely worth the inspection, beautiful yards/gardens. Plenty of shade with ample space. Kitchen has spacious cupboard & bench space

with open plan living. Wood fire, vinyl kitchen flooring, carpeted dining, lounge & bedrooms, tiling to the bathroom & laundry. Seperate bath &

shower, very well maintained home. concrete driveway, fenced backyard. $249,000

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CARPET, VINYL, PLANKS, RUGS,BLINDS and AWNINGS

HUGE RANGE OF UP-TO-DATE STYLESLOW IN PRICE – HIGH ON QUALITY

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Free quotes all surroundingareas

The Goomeri Lions have been active since the last publication, a Bar B Q in the B G A car park to raise funds for Andrew Holden’s ride for Cancer appeal was undertaken, and several visitors enjoyed hospitality of the area. The Pumpkin Festival is our biggest activity of the year and this year was no exception, a few of our members were away travelling, which added extra pressure to those manning the Chip Van but we managed. We have attended Change Over Dinners for the Wondai, Proston and Murgon Clubs.

Goomeri held its Change Over Dinner at Wimberleys Cafe and past members Barbara Walthall and Jill and Greg Lennon were welcomed back for the evening. The new Mayor of the Gympie Regional Council also graced us with his attendance. The new President, replacing Bess Innes is Ken Sippel, most other positions were unchanged. Five new members have been welcomed into our club this year.

A list of fund distribution for the year is as follows.The Black Dog Institution $500.00 Trek 4 Kids $300.00Goomeri State School – awards night $400.00B P Fish Management Co $200.00Castra Retirement Home $100.00Goomeri Show Society $1548.00State School Naplan Breakfast $200.00Longreach Lions Drought Relief $2000.00Pumpkin Festival Com $500.00Supporting Chemo Therapy $200/00Lenard Elliott Fund $500.00Aust. Lions Foundation $500.00Blue Care $2000.00Motor Neuron $500.00Boondooma Dam Fish Restocking $200.00 Lions Medical Research $500.00A G L Helicopter appeal $2000.00Andrew Holden Cancer appeal $100.00Daniel Lawson Science trip $200.00Hear and Say $500.00Prostate Cancer research $650.00 Total $13,598.00

The Chip Van was taken to Dusty Hill for the first of its market days, this is to be a monthly event for the future and we hope that it will develop into a big day. Last Sunday the Lions members treated themselves to a day out where we didn’t have to work, we travelled by bus to Maleney, to visit Barbara Walthall and Russell Seaars, a nice morning tea was ready when we arrived, after a couple of hours admiring the scenery from Barbaras house and surroundings, we went to the Maleney Hotel for lunch. We then travelled to Greg and Jill Lennons home for afternoon tea. A very pleasant day was enjoyed by all.

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Lily Ponds A-La Carte Licensed RestaurantOpen to the Public Mon- Thurs nights from 6.00pm

Bookings preferred- ph: 4168 1400.

LOCAL SUCCESS AT THE BRISBANE EKKA

Congratulations Glen and your team of helpers,Photo: The Junior champion heifer and 1st in the under 12 month heifer class at the Brisbane Ekka, ‘Bowenfels

Kelsey’ was also the Junior Champion heifer at the Wondai show with handler Chloe GouldOther success enjoyed by Glen Perrett of Bowenfels at the Ekka was the 20 months and under 22 months

heifer class- 1st (Bowenfels Jedda)Under 12 month bull class- 1st (Bowenfels Steel Design), Reserve Champion Junior Bull (Bowenfels Steel

Design)12 months and under 15 months bull class- 3rd (Bowenfels Real Steel)Sire Progeny- 1st (PC Stainless Steel)Breeders Group- 3rd

Men and Young Men’s Fashion, Workwear,Sportswear, Surfwear, Formal Hire, In House Embroidery

87 Lamb Street Murgon. 4605 Ph/ Fax: 07 4168 1355

Ah: 07 4168 1149, Mob: 0417 608 929 E-Mail: marksmith@burnett.net.au

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THE HISTORY OF DR ALLAN LAMBERTS VISITS TO MURGONIn 1981 after graduation from Chiropractic College in Melbourne I started work at the Sunshine Chiropractic

with Laurie and Linda Power in Nambour. At that time many patients travelled from Murgon region to Nambour for Chiropractic care and the local accountant Michael Francis 30 yrs ago asked me to consider coming to Murgon.

Being a country boy the opportunity was welcomed and in May 1984 I started what has become 31 years of providing Chiropractic care to Murgon and surrounding districts.

Initially during the 80’s I visited monthly and worked out of the Accountants Board room in Gore Street, then expanded and rented the office next door and made the trip weekly.

After a period of time I found the travel taxing so reduced to monthly again and moved to Gordon and Myrtle’s Stimpsons premises “Stimos” takeaway, initially in the back part of the store which was a renovated mechanics garage and later moved upstairs into the “shop area” before moving to the CWA Hall in late 90’s and have been there ever since.

I have always realised that to give better Chiropractic care that more than monthly is desired so it is with great pleasure that my son Ashley who works with me in Woombye is now able to come to Murgon monthly.

I will be coming over on the 2nd Friday each month and Ashley on the last Thursday each month – initially this year Ashley will not be doing November or December.

Appointments need to be made through our Woombye office ph 07 5442 2144 or mobile 0412 714228

FEDERAL FUNDING GUARANTEE PROVIDES CERTAINTY FOR WIDE BAY MEN’S SHEDS

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today said that Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay will have more opportunities to secure funding from the Federal Government.

“Round 11 of the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP) is currently open and Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay can apply for up to $8,000,” Mr Truss said.

Applications for funding under round 11 close on September 18. “Men’s Sheds in communities across Wide Bay play a very important role keeping men active and contributing to

their mental health and physical wellbeing. “To provide certainty, the Coalition Government has guaranteed funding for Men’s Sheds for a further three years,

through to 2019. “This funding allows Men’s Sheds to maintain their shed, buy new tools or start new projects. It’s great news for

Men’s Sheds in communities across Wide Bay and the men who use them.” The $4.5 million commitment will also assist the Australian Men’s Sheds Association to more effectively reach and

engage men. Mr Truss said Men’s Sheds help to combat social isolation, particularly amongst older men living in rural, regional and

remote areas. Applications for grants are assessed by the Australian Men’s Shed Association, in accordance with guidelines agreed

by the Department of Health. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis up to $8,000 (GST exclusive), with priority given to sheds in

disadvantaged areas.

VISITING CHIROPRACTORS NEW HOURSDr Allan Lambert from Woombye Chiropractic who has been Practising in Murgon since 1984, welcomes his son Dr Ashley Lambert who will be visiting Murgon monthly.

New HoursDr Allan Lambert on the 2nd Friday each month, 10.30am-6pmDr Ashley Lambert on the last Thursday of each month, 1pm-5pm

Address: CWA Hall Macallister Street Murgon

For appointments phone Woombye Chiropractic on 07 5442 2144

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SCOTS IN THE BUSH AT BOONDOOMA HOMESTEAD.

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MURGON FEEDER STEERS $1329.00 TUESDAY 25TH AUGUSTThe values for all descriptions were taken to higher levels at the fortnightly sale in Murgon Tuesday. 1000

were yarded with approximately 350 being prime cattle, the balance stores. Cattle were drawn from Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Mt Perry, Biggenden, Nanango, Durong & locally.

Bullocks sold to $2.72 c/kg to return $1714.00. Bulls topped at $2.54 c/kg and $2326.00. Heavy Cows sold to $2.63 c/kg and $1824.00. Cows over 500 kg averaged $2.46 c/kg. 400 – 500 kg cows sold to a top of $2.51 c/kg averaging $2.23 c/kg. Lighter Cows under 400 kg averaged $1.85 c/kg selling to $2.27 c/kg.

D & P Smith Murgon sold Charolais steers to 1714.00 at $2.72 c/kg. B & E Hochmuth Mundubbera also sold Charolais cross steers for $1507.00 at $2.51 c/kg. P Lacy Wondai sold Droughtmaster cross Cows for $1824.00 at $2.63 c/kg. Brahman cross cows from P & J Taylor Gayndah sold to $1822.00 and $2.62 c/kg. A draft of Braford Cows from A & V Bambling Gayndah sold for an average of $1320.00 at $2.46 c/kg. R & D Kenny Gayndah sold Braford Cows for $1454.00 and $2.55 c/kg. Santa Cows from G & T Campbell Paradise Dam sold for $2.50 c/kg to return $1345.00. B & J Holznagel Mundubbera sold 480 kg Brahman Cows for $1178.00 and $2.42 c/kg. J Rickards Proston sold Droughtmaster cross Cows for $2.38 c/kg returning $1090.00. 370 kg Santa cross Cows from Eidsvold sold for 840.00 at $2.27 c/kg.

Droughtmaster cross steers from W & K Sippel Murgon sold for $1329.00 at $2.91 c/kg. 433 kg Hereford cross steers from Campview Grazing Manumbar sold for $2.91 c/kg returning $1262.00. A & K Zerner Murgon sold 420kg Santa cross steers for $1206.00 at $2.87 c/kg & Charolais cross steers for $1172.00 and $2.83 c/kg. Charbray steers from R & F Nichol Mt Perry sold for $1139.00 and $2.74 c/kg. Smith & Sudull Nanango sold 379 kg Shorthorn cross steers for $1108.00 and $2.92 c/kg. 313 kg Santa cross steers a/c J & M Zillman Gayndah sold for $2.86 c/kg returning $897.00.

Brahman cross weaner steers from P & A Dingle Mt Perry sold for $817.00 at $2.71 c/kg & $632.00 also at $2.71 c/kg. Their Simmental cross weaner steers sold to $660.00 and $2.84 c/kg. Simmental cross weaner steers from S Dingle Mt Perry sold to $747.00 at $2.75 c/kg. B & A Gannon Gayndah sold Droughtmaster weaner steers for $774.0 at $2.81 c/kg. 219 kg Droughtmaster cross weaner steers from J Rickards Proston sold for $2.88 c/kg for $631.00. Light Brangus weaner steers from R Randall sold to $2.96 c/kg for $516.00.

Brangus heifers from Goomeri sold for 1175.00 and $2.64 c/kg. 400 kg Charbray heifers sold for $1007.00 at $2.50 c/kg. 325 kg Santa cross heifers from J & M Zillman sold to $835.00 and $2.57 c/kg. P & M Hunt Manumbar sold 340 kg Hereford heifers for $887.00 (2.55). 415 kg Hereford cross heifers sold to $1117.00 at $2.69 c/kg. 247 kg Droughtmaster vealer heifers a/c J Crawford sold for $663.00 at $2.68 c/kg. K & M Armstrong Manyung sold Santa cross vealer heifers for $698.00 and $2.65 c/kg. J & A Rose Moffatdale sold Droughtmaster vealer heifers for $526.00 at $2.55 c/kg.

Now on Tuesday 8th September Feeder Steers Top $3.07 c/kg

Numbers were slightly down on the previous sale with Agents yarding 700 in Murgon on Tuesday. Values for all descriptions remained very strong with some improving to even higher rates. Cattle were drawn from Wallaville, Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Mt Perry, Biggenden, Nanango, Kingaroy, Kilkivan & locally.

Brahman cross Bullocks a/c Darlington & Son Binjour sold for $2042.00 at $2.86 c/kg. Eifcam Holdings sold Charolais cross Steers for $1850.00 and $2.74 c/kg. Heavy Cows topped at $2.55 c/kg returning $1658.00. Fresian Cows from B & J Bischoff sold to $2.39 c/kg to return $1746.00. Droughtmaster Cows from G Slaughter