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The Reverend Heather Dearden was welcomed as the new Priest-in-Charge of the Roma Anglican Parish at the beginning of September. For Heather and her husband, George Dearden, this was somewhat of a home-coming, as they both originally came from Roma and their respective families are still on properties in the surrounding district. Heather said she was born in the Roma Hospital and grew up on the family property, “North Kooringa”. She was baptised and confirmed at St Paul’s and boarded at the Roma Methodist Hostel to complete her schooling. Heather’s career has spanned a variety of roles. Initially she went nursing before she and George opened a motorcycle business in Warwick. This was followed by over 24 years working in the Library at The Scots PGC College, Warwick, combining a love of books with a love of young people. George and Heather have three sons and three grandsons. Ordination came late in Heather’s life and involved three years of weekly travel from Warwick to Brisbane to complete a Theology degree and Ministry Formation. Prior to coming to Roma, Heather had been Curate and then Assistant Priest at St Mark’s Anglican Church Warwick for nearly three years. Heather said, “Our early years form us. From my childhood, I have inherited a deep love of the bush, the country way of life and our Australian landscape. George and I have travelled extensively through the outback. Although I left Roma many years ago, I still have an appreciation for both the hardships and the joys of life on the land and in a rural community. When I entered ministry, it was with a passion for the needs of our rural communities and I am deeply grateful to be given this opportunity to serve our Lord in the Roma Anglican Parish

the bottle tree BULLETINMARANOA REGION COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER December 2019 | Issue 111

Marking Remembrance Day in the Maranoa

In this month’s edition…

Fun and Fashion at Mitchell Races Last Drinks at Muckadilla Pub

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The Muckadilla Hotel destroyed by fire some months ago was farewelled before demolition by the local community with a Last Drink. Oh what an evening it was! Around 70 people attended, especially a lot from the 25-45 age group who of course led the older more ‘sensible’ folk astray. There were a number of reports of wobbly boots and sore heads as a result of this event. It was great to see so much support for the Last Drink and shows there is a good customer base for the new hotel. Demolition of the old buildings began in November.

Muckadilla The Muckadilla Remembrance Day Service saw those available on a work day to assist in the Service and attend a luncheon. Real poppies grown from seeds obtained from by the Roma RSL Sub Branch some years ago along with fresh Rosemary was laid by Donna Sutton. President of the Muckadilla Community Association Shannon Crocker led the Service and Jennifer Crocker was guest speaker. Wallumbilla Three Freemason Lodges in the Maranoa were represented at the 2019 Wallumbilla Remembrance Day Service On Right Peter Thomas (Maranoa Lodge) with Master of

Ceremonies David Bowden (Corona Lodge Wallumbilla) Second from Right Bill Albeck (Corona Lodge Wallumbilla) with Assistant Grand Director of Development Area 22 Bill Vierveyzer (Raphael Lodge Roma) with the Principal, Staff and Students of Wallumbilla State School. Wallumbilla State School in conjunction with the Corona Freemasons Lodge 318 of Wallumbilla organised the 2019 Wallumbilla Remembrance Day Service at the Wallumbilla War Memorial. The Prayer, Poem and Bugler came from the Wallumbilla State School. The Flag Controller was Bill Vierveyzer, the Ode was led by former Army National Serviceman Noel Whincop and the Speech, on the theme of wearing a red poppy, was given by David Bowden.

The need for phone charging facilities at Roma has now been met thanks to Origin. As luck would have it they had a charging station normally used at Community Events. After discussion, a three month trial has been arranged, with positive reports coming from travellers already.

Des Sutton and Rob Henderson placed the new plaques on the Lone Pine Trees at the

Muckadilla War Memorial in time for Remembrance Day. One of the trees marks former Governor General of Australia General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove’s visit to Muckadilla. The other trees remember World War One, World War Two, the Peace keeping forces and the future.

Roma | Muckadilla area

Charging station for RMARemembrance Day

Last drinks at Mucka Pub (for now)

December IN Roma | Muckadilla area

5 My Maranoa Christmas Street Party @ McDowall Street 6 Edrine Keegan School of Ballet Annual Concert 7 Muckadilla Christmas Tree 13 Food Truck Friday ‘Christmas Party Edition’ @ Big Rig Parklands + EVERY Mon & Thurs Roma Community Men’s Shed meet 8:30am-12:30pm +EVERY Tues Roma Card Group @ CWA Rooms, 1:30-4:30pm +EVERY Tues Roma Patchwork & Crafters Inc 9am & 7pm @ Studio 6 Roma Community Arts Centre +EVERY Tues Maranoa Music rehearse 5:30-7pm @ RSC Middle Campus +EVERY 1st, 3rd & 5th Thurs Roma Toastmasters meet 7pm @ RSL

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1. Muckadilla community turned out to celebrate the old Mucka Pub 2. Des Sutton and Rob Henderson placing new plaques on the Lone Pine Trees at Muckadilla watched by Donna Sutton and Councillor Janelle Stanford 3. New charging station at Roma Airport 3. Last drinks at Muckadilla Pub 4. Muckadilla Remembrance Day service 5. Mucka residents having a Last Drink at the Muckadilla Pub before its demolition and reconstruction.

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Recent months have bought professional music to Roma. Firstly the Queensland Symphony Orchestra combined with several schools in the Maranoa to provide an excellent eve of music. Later on the Queensland Police Pipe and Drum Band visited Roma Middle School to perform for students. They were very well received with the Mexican segment a particular favourite.

Pinaroo were invited along with four others who have benefited from the Freemason Charity Arm Hand Heart Pocket to Display and explain the new Dementia facility to be constructed in Roma at a Special Brisbane Event. This followed a submission arranged through Raphael and Maranoa Lodges of Roma, Mitchell Lodge, Injune Lodge and Corona Lodge of Wallumbilla.

Roughlie Commnity Centre would like to thank the Maranoa Regional Council for the “Empowering our Communities” funding received to help host the Annual Roughlie Christmas Party to be held this year at the centre on December 14, 2019. The objectives of our association are directly in line with the purpose of this fund: To promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing through social interaction and community involvement and to remove the barriers of isolation for families in the district. Coming together for Christmas celebrations on December 14 will have a positive impact on all the members and residents of this district. Drought Support and Mental Health information is available to all residents and members.

The Roma Historical Motor Club Meeting at the Up the Creek Garage and Museum in Roma heard about the extensions and changes that are being carried out to provide more items for the local and traveling public to see cars, photos and items of interest from yesterday of British, American and Australian vehicles.

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Breast Cancer Support Group Lunch -

no lunch this month, lunches will resume in January on 4th Wednesday of the month, 12pm at the Club Hotel

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RSVP by 30 November to 0488144115 or email dd.sutton79@gmail.com for catering. No gifts please. Santa will be giving out lollies & ice blocks to all children! Thank you.

Helping Hand for Pinaroo

1. Pastor Jenny Noble from Roma Uniting Church was a guest speaker at Roma Community Mens Shed. Her address “ From a Barmaid to a Minister” captured the imagination of all. 2. Maranoa Hand Heart Pocket Champion for District 22 David Bowden and Pinaroo Representatives Angela Lorenz and Melanie Calvert with the Pinaroo Display at the Brisbane Event 3. Roma Historical Motor Club visit to Up the Creek Garage 4 & 5.Queensland Pipe and Drum Band playing at Roma Middle School - quilts and all! 6. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra combined with several schools in the Maranoa to provide an excellent eve of music.

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Five Mitchell Maggies had the experience of a lifetime when they were invited to join the Southwest QLD Emus to travel to New Zealand on a week-long cultural exchange trip.The team of 18 was made up of a mixture of boys from across the region including the Mitchell Magpies’Douglas Cox, Jaycob O’Toole, Bailey Dobbin, Daniel Cox and Shannan Ross. During the week-long trip the boys played two games, drawing 14-all against Counties Manukau and 28-all against Tokora High School, but the trip wasn’t just about football, the boys got to learn and immerse themselves in the Maori culture and in turn were able to share some things from their own culture here in Australia.

Local Development Officer Jane Fenton, Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers, Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Chairman Robert Shearer and many Mitchell residents turned out to say good-bye to the old steam train and to see the unveiling of its official name “Booringa”. “One of the caveats we had to agree to was that the engine is named Booringa. Booringa was the original shire that recieved the locomotive,” Mr Shearer said. “Booringa is also Aboriginal for fire and water, so it was a very fortuitous name, you know, the two things that make a steam engine go.” “Booringa” left on October 16 heading for Ipswich were its restoration will take

approximately 3 – 5 years, once restored it will be put into use in Swanbank on the Bundamba to Redbank heritage loop line, strangely enough during the investigation of this locomotive’s history it was discovered that the locomotive had actually been heavily modified in 1962 for use on the Bundamba to Redbank loop line.

Jaxson Wyman an inspirational young man who is proud of his Indigenous culture has been nominated for the Fred Hollows Award. Jaxson travelled to Queensland’s Parliament House early in November to receive his certificate for being a finalist. Jaxson has learned the local Gunggari language and performs the acknowledgement and welcome to country at community events, he is also keen to teach his fellow peers the local language and to pass on traditions such as playing the didgeridoo. Jaxson is proud to keep the Indigenous culture alive within the

community and believes by sharing his knowledge with people of all ages ensures the traditions are carried on and not forgotten.

St Patrick’s Spring Fete was a fresh and colourful way to end a year of successful fundraising with jumping castles, face painting, show bags, plant stalls, ham wheels, raffles, plus lots of fun stalls and novelty activities for the kids. Santa rode in on his flash bike and stayed to have his photo taken with the kids and to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. The community pulled together with many helping hands and lots of support to make this another successful fundraiser. Everyone was entertained into the early hours with some great music from The Shot Foxes. Next years fete, put it on your calendar now, Saturday November 14, 2019.

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Goodbye to Booringa

DUNKELD Christmas Tree

The Dunkeld Community invites you, your friends and family along

to a great social night at the Dunkeld Golf Club The big man himself, Santa Claus, will arrive promptly at 7.00 pm followed by

live entertainment from Maggie Caskey _________________________________________________

ENTRY - This year FREE !!! Courtesy of Maranoa Regional Council Includes your meal provided by the Dunkeld Community ____________________________________________

Drop off points Dunkeld Homestead Darryl and Thora Abraham Mitchell News & Casket Kelly and Geoffrey Kenafake For more information please contact Madonna: 46231822 or Joy: 46232703

Maranoa Regional Council received funding from the Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) to

provide social events and drought specific information to residents within

the Maranoa region.

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER

STARTING AT 6.00 pm

Fred Hollows Award

St Patrick’s Spring Fete

1. Pick a duck any duck at St Pat’s Fete 2. Storm Gould and Brook Lemon get the last bite at St Pat’s Fete 3. Jaxson Wyman receiving his nomination certificate at Government House

4. The 5 Mitchell boys who joined SWQ Emus(Back row))Jacob O’Toole, Baily Dobbin (Front row) Doug Cox, Shannon Ross , Danny Cox 5. Farewelling Booringa from Mitchell Memorial Park before its journey to Ipswich.

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Over 100 guests assembled in Mitchell on October 19 and 20 to celebrate the 130 years since the first foundation stone was laid for All Saints’ Anglican Parish Mitchell. The weekend combined a dinner with a reunion of former students from the Hostel which played an important part in the education of many Mitchell students, and the launch of the History book “All Saints’ Parish Mitchell: From Bush Brothers to Mission Area in 130 years” which was written and edited by Parish Warden and Secretary Mrs Christine McLean. Guests travelled from as far away as Thargomindah, Sydney and Brisbane. MC Bim Struss welcomed Mayor Tyson and Mrs Natalie Golder, Member for Warrego, Ms Ann Leahy, 18 present and former priests and/or spouses, and 17 former Hostel students. Guests were shared entertaining memories of the hostel days and parish life. On Sunday October 20, everyone reassembled for Eucharist in All Saints. Some former ministers had not seen the new church, opened in 1987 or the newly restored Bush Brothers’ Cottage. The celebrant was Fr Maurice Collins and preacher Rev’d John Pryce- Davies. All Saints’ would like to thank AJW Electrical and Solar, the Bridge Service Station, Mitchell Mini Mart, Mitchell Post Office, the Maranoa Regional Council, the Mitchell Masonic Lodge, the WORC crew and everyone too numerous to name individually who helped in so many ways to celebrate the 130th birthday of All Saints.

Mitchell After School Group is a fun laid back afternoon for 6-12 year olds to kick back and relax. Each week there are activities to help encourage the children's social, physical, and

mental development. They take place every Thursday during the school term at the Youth Hub from 3-4:15pm for free during the school term.

Members will meet this month at the Amby Hall for our meeting and then plan to have a craft session to make Ball Lights with Nicole Green demonstrating the technique. There maybe some Christmas lights in Amby this year! The Christmas meeting will be a lunch at the Mitchell Cafe for something different with some retail therapy in Mitchell to follow. Plans are underway for a cake stall to be held in Roma early next year. The members of our Branch wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with lots of rain to end this horrendous drought.

A great day of racing, socialising and enjoying the entertainment was had by all at the Mitchell Races. The day started off with local owners Dan and Kate Twist having a win with Denham Dreaming. The race day section had been generously sponsored by Condonfinancial, Samios Trading Post, Everwilling Cranes, Western Qld Earthmoving, Dan and Kate Twist, Landmark, Maranoa Regional Council, Roma Veterinary Clinic and Elders. The evening’s great

entertainment of The Shot Foxes was part sponsored by WQPHN. Fashions on the Field was an absolute hit and the attire was outstanding, thanks to everyone for their participation and the generous sponsors too numerous to mention here. The Club also had another very busy year with the following projects: Upgrades to Track, Installation of new cold room and the design and purchase of a new Fashions backdrop. The club would also like to thank the following for their support of our race day: WORK Camp, Mansfields Transport and SignsnLines. Looking forward to another great day on 17 October 2020.

December IN Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala area

2 Christmas in the Park @ Mitchell 14 Mungalla Christmas Tree 14 Dunkeld Christmas Tree 19 Booringa Action Group Meeting @ BAG Cottage +EVERY Thurs Mens Shed meets @ Old SES Shed 5:30pm, Wednesdays 8:30-12pm. +EVERY Friday 9-10am FREE fun fitness at Mungallala Hall, all welcome! +EVERY 2nd Sunday of the month Kenniff Country Quilters meeting

December

Mon 2 A Gill & D Pownall

Wed 4 A Mansfield & A Gill

Frid 6 K Irwin & E Halpin

Mon 9 L Martin & M Harris

Wed 11 B Sokoll & A Phillips

Frid 13 Anglican Deliverers

Mon 16 J Irwin & J Tattum

Wed 18 A Mansfield & L Phillips

Frid 20 D McCarrol & G Pearce

Mon 23 B Treasure & C Mackay

Wed 25 S Harris

Frid 27 D Hunt & S Burns

Mon 30 K Henry & D Mailman

Mitchell Meals on Wheels

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All Saints 130th Anniversary

Mungallala Progress and Sporting Association INC

95th Christmas Tree

Recreation Centre 14th December 2019

Start 6:30pm

★ Free meal provided by the committee

★ Jumping castle ★ Bar in operation ★ Santa ★ Raffle

2019 Mitchell Races

Mitchell After School Group

1.Ladies Fashions on the Field at Mitchell Races 2. Lyn Bower and Warren Caterer with winning jockey Minonette Kennedy (centre), of the Les Carter Memorial race.

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Community members turned out in numbers and style at this year’s Injune Churches Together Melbourne Cup luncheon. A complimentary bubbles on arrival, fine buffet dining and locally modelled Amanda’s Choice fashions were there to be enjoyed alongside ‘on the field’ dress awards, market stalls, race watching, sweeps and multi-draw raffles. In the main draw Megan Thomas took home the Weber BBQ while Bruce Sorensen and Keeley Sorensen won the meal vouchers from the hotel and the bowling club. Sue Telford and Bruce Sorensen were awarded best dressed female and male. The churches committee as one vow and declare this year’s cup day to be one of the best. A resounding thank you to all who attended and supported the day - your generosity is greatly appreciated. Also in racing news the Cultural Heritage Injune Preservation Society (CHIPS) has been researching the history of racing in Injune for the Centenary (2022) book. A newspaper clipping from the Western Star in March 1921 stated: “Good nominations have been received for the Injune Creek race meeting on Easter Monday and Tuesday next. Twenty horses have been paddocked and a similar number have been entered for other events.” CHIPS also has a photo of the judge’s box at the Injune races from the 1930s and would love to know who the men are. If you can identify them please contact CHIPS at

chips.injune@gmail.com Even though Injune’s official centenary is in 2022, next year will be the centenary of the first train to Injune on June 27. Stay tuned for more celebration information.

Two Injune locals have recently been recognised for their commitment to the community. Congratulations to Ashley McKay who received his Medal of the Order of Australia (AOM) at a ceremony in Brisbane during October. Ashley and Doris have been stalwarts of the Australian Campdraft Association since its inception and continue to be involved with the sport. Also in the lime-light is Clem Faulkner who was awarded a service medal for forty years of service to the SES. During this time Clem progressed from the position of member to Group Leader. He has been trained in abseiling, flood boat rescue and motor vehicle road accident rescue through to general assistance for call outs for ambulance, fire and police. Our community is richer for both Clem and Ashley. If you would like to follow in Clem’s footsteps the Injune SES is currently looking for new members.

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They’re Racing

Nibbles supplied, Refreshments on sale

MAKERS MARKETS

ENTERTAINMENT by Iain Jackson

Injune Art Show

Second Avenue, Injune QLD 4454

Gallery Opening Times:

Monday—Friday 8.30am to 5pm

Saturday—Sunday 9am to 5pm

1. Models at the Melbourne Cup Luncheon L-R: Yvonne Johnson, Melissa Humphreys, Rosa Noy and Tamsin Hafemeister with compere Cassie Sorensen and MC Jahra Taylor 2. Getting into the racing spirit for Melbourne Cup Day were L-R: Jane Vincent, Bruce Sorensen and Kim Green

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Injune Christmas festivities will kick off with the ever-popular Local Ambulance Committee’s ham spins at the Injune Bowling Club on Friday December 6. As the only fund-raising event for the ambulance committee this is the perfect time to show your support but get in quick – there may be plenty of spins, but tickets have a habit of disappearing at lightning speed.

Wallaroo Outback Retreat formed the backdrop for an Arts as Exchange workshop on October 28 to 30, hosted by the Queensland Art Gallery regional touring program. Special guest and artist in residence was Dale Harding, an indigenous artist from the Carnarvon area whose artwork includes wall murals and sculptures. The aim of the workshop was to connect local communities, artists, educators and galleries and involved the towns of Injune, Taroom, Emerald, Warabinda, Biloela and Moura. Vernessa Fien and Jenny Coggan attended from Injune.

The Bymount Creative Circle recently held two 3-day mosaic workshops with Brazilian tutors Alexander and Solange Piffer in their only Australian appearance outside a major metropolitan centre. With support from Mosaic Australia and the Maranoa

Regional Council 23 keen attendees created mosaic masterpieces, got a crash course in Portuguese and compared stories of Australia and Brazil. The Piffer Family were warmly welcomed by Bymount and left with fond memories and a promise to return.

The Injune Creek Gallery is currently hosting the annual Santos Injune Art Show “Bright and Beautiful”, which showcases talented artists within the local community. Most works are available for purchase and would make unique Christmas presents! The exhibition runs until January 13.

December IN Injune area 4 & 18 Weekly Mental Health “Drop in Centre” @ Professionals Room, Injune Library 6 LAC Christmas Ham Spins @ Injune Bowls Club 9 Injune Tourism AGM & Christmas Party 13 Last day of School 13 Injune Kindergarten Open Day

+EVERY Friday Fitness 7-8am and 8:15-9:15am. +EVERY 2nd & 4th Sunday, 5pm Injune Churches Together

LAC Christmas Hams

Community Arts

Attendees at the Bymount Mosaic workshop funded by RADF

A colourful mosaic cow created at the Bymount workshop

Attendees at the Bymount Mosaic workshop with their colourful roosters

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The Yuleba State School conducted the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Yuleba War Memorial in Stephenson Street. The students researched and presented the whole program with dignity and reverence. Community members and students placed poppies in front of the Memorial as a mark of respect for all who have gone to war so that we may live in peace and freedom. Congratulations to the Yuleba State School students and staff for a job well done.

Great prizes and fast moving games saw the excitement build with the locals crying out ‘BINGO’ and rushing up to collect their prizes. After playing three sheets, everyone paused for a delicious afternoon tea and before heads down and concentration and excitement took over again. Our thanks to Tammy and Dane Beneke and Olivia Murphy who helped organize this delightful afternoon.

Recently Andrea Rollinson was appointed as the Local Development Officer for Wallumbilla, Yuleba, Jackson and Noonga. Andrea will work from the Yuleba Service Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and is looking forward to working with all the local communities. Andrea was welcomed to the position with a lovely Morning Tea. Andrea lives on her husband’s family farm near Surat with their two young boys. Andrea’s main passion is event management and she previously worked for Diageo Ltd (Bundaberg Rum) when she first moved out to the Maranoa in 2013. Andrea says she has also worked for Maranoa Regional Council within the Customer Service Team so has experience with Council and understands how Council works. “I feel very excited and lucky to work with such involved communities across the area and am really look forward to partnering with them all in the future,” said Andrea.

On Friday October 18, a Women’s Wellness session, Bloomin’ Women, was held at the Jackson Hall. Naturopath and remedial massage therapist, Janelle Burns from Roma, spoke on a range of topics affecting women’s health with lots of questions being answered. A lunch of quiche and salad followed by fruit platters was enjoyed by all participants.

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December IN Yuleba | Wallumbilla | Jackson area

14 Wallumbilla Community Christmas Party 15 Noonga Community Christmas tree 21 Jackson Christmas Party +EVERY 2nd Wed Wallumbilla QCWA meet 12:30pm @ Jackson CWA Hall call Linda Hyland 0427630270 +EVERY Tuesday Metafit & Circuit Training 5:30pm @ Yuleba Tennis Courts +EVERY last Sunday of the month Jackson QCWA social event +EVERY Tuesday Metafit & Circuit Training 5:30pm @ Yuleba Tennis Courts

Remembrance Day in Wallumbilla

Yuleba Bingo

Yuleba | Wallumbilla | Jackson

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Noonga Annual Dance

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1.Bloomin’ Women workshop participants 2. Bingo Caller Tammy Beneke 3. New Wallumbilla, Yuleba, Jackson and Noonga Development Officer Andrea Rollinson 4. Winners are grinners at the Yuleba Bingo 5. Students, Staff and Community members at the Yuleba War Memorial

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Noonga Youth Noonga youth have been very busy this month. Payton Leahy with her Miles High Year 10 hospitality class attended H.O.T.E.L school at Sea World Nara resort, and received a “Star Performer” award for her work at the work-experience camp. Payton then signed up for a Cert3 in Hospitality at the Windsor Hotel, an important step on her path to becoming a chef. Payton then travelled to Rockhampton where she where she qualified in 2nd place for U/17 girls South region tennis team and was invited to compete at the Tennis QLD JDS state finals. Corey and Payton Leahy had a great awards night at Miles State High. Corey was awarded Year 9 Dux and took home a Silver Sports Award (orienteering), Distinction in Academic Excellence, and subject award for Maths, Engineering Principles and Systems. Payton received a Silver Sports Award for Tennis and Touch football, and a Credit Merit. Noonga Community Christmas tree When: Sunday December 15 @ 6pm Santa @ 7pm. BYO- salad to share and drinks. RSVP essential to Polly for BBQ requirements. Special Guests: Drought Angels, proudly supported by Maranoa Regional Council & Drought Angels. Phone Polly 0427276483 or email:pollybrendan414@gmail.com Making waves in Brangus breeding Young Noonga man Henry Sinnamon is making great progress in the beef industry with his Kulkyne Brangus Stud and entered the selling-ring for the first time on September 6 at the Roma Brangus Sale. Henry has been breeding registered seedstock since 2011 and supplying tough Brangus bulls throughout South West Queensland for over a decade, selling at the Roma Brangus Sale marks another important milestone in his career. Henry is a great role-model for other young people interested in the beef industry. Henry even celebrated his 21st birthday on October 14 by purchasing his next Kilkeyne Brangus herd at Rockampton Brangus sale.

Festival of Small Halls - Jackson The Festival of Small Halls came to Jackson on Sunday November 3 and what a night it was. A CD recorded many years ago by Mal Patch, a Jackson local was played during the BBQ. The hall was almost packed to capacity with 100 people, as the entertainment commenced. Ash Bell and Sara Tindley, an Australian duo played the first half of the program and The Jellyman’s Daughter, a Scottish duo, completed the night, before an encore of all entertainers together. A great night of music was enjoyed by all. The Festival of Small Halls is on a Queensland Spring Tour before heading to Woodford for the Woodford Music Festival. The organising committee from QCWA Jackson Branch, appreciate the help provided by volunteers before, during and after the night and also thank Maranoa Regional Council for their support in making this event possible. It was interesting that people had travelled from Brisbane, Pittsworth, Roma and all points in between. Jackson Hall Refurbishment The QCWA Jackson Branch has been notified that a major grant from Maranoa Regional Council has been provided to

assist with the refurbishment of the Jackson Hall. The committee would like to thank organisations and individuals who provided letters of support to assist this process. Work should begin soon and be completed by June 2020. Jackson Christmas Party Jackson Christmas Party sponsored by WQPHN Empowering Communities will be held on Saturday 21st December. This will be a free event. BYO drinks and a meal will be available for purchase. Please contact Trish on 0427 709 611 if attending.

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Do you recall Surat RSL Sub Branch fabulous fundraising effort earlier this year conducting a raffle to win 3x nights’ accommodation at the Gold Coast? (Visit Facebook posts 26 and 29 May 2019). We invited our well-deserving winner to update us on the experience - here's the story and an adorable photo: Dear Surat RSL Sub Branch,We had a lovely 3 nights away at the Mantra Circle on Cavill Avenue. We upgraded to a 2 bedroom apartment and took the kids before they start school next year. We visited Currumbin Wildlife Park and theme parks. We had a fab time and it was a great place to stay with delicious food and the beautiful beaches close by. This prize made 2 little girls very happy with wonderful holiday memories. Thank you, Surat RSL Sub Branch, for the wonderful work done in the Surat community. Kind regards, The Davis Family.

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Beach holiday fun December IN Surat area 7 Surat Local Ambulance Committee community street party 11 Race Club AGM 6:30pm @ New Royal 11 Wellbeing Morning Tea @ Surat Riverwalk +EVERY Wednesday Surat After School Sport & Social Sports +EVERY Wednesday SAC Walking Club +EVERY Thursday Barefoot Bowls +EVERY 1st Sunday Family Worship +EVERY 2nd Sunday Mass at Catholic Church

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Committee community street party will be held on

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SURAT BOWLS CLUB Barefoot Bowls

Every Thursday Night Names in 6:30pm ph 4626 5169 Play 7pm - All Welcome

1. The Davis kids enjoying Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary during their Gold Coast holiday 2. Surat Springtime Dance - everyone up having a twirl . 3. Dorida and Ennis enjoying the day in Surat 4. Giving it a whirl at Let's Dance 5. Beverley Giles Surat Dance Morning

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At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to remember all those who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts across the world. But why is this moment so significant? It was 5am on 11 November 1918. In a railway carriage in a snowy forest in France, representatives of France, Britain and Germany signed the document that would end four years of bloody conflict. The armistice would come into effect six hours later – at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the

eleventh month. The joy and relief, though, were tinged with pain and loss. In a nation of less than five million people, hardly a single family was left untouched; more than 60,000 soldiers had been killed and a further 156,000 had been wounded

or taken prisoner. Some 23,000 soldiers were missing, and their families would never learn what had happened to their loved ones. In towns and cities all over Australia, memorials and rolls of honour spoke of the terrible toll that ‘the war to end all wars’ had taken on families and communities - you can see the faces of Surat's brave souls by visiting the unique Freedom Tree Memorial, Surat Memorial Park. The moment of the ceasefire gradually became associated with the remembrance of those who lost their lives during the war. On the first anniversary of the armistice, King George V asked all the people of the British Empire to stop and observe two minutes’ silence at 11am. This moment of respect and reflection continues to be observed during commemorative services on Remembrance Day, when we remember all those who have served in the Australian Defence Force, in World War I and in all wars and conflicts since - students of Surat State School respectfully observed Remembrance Day during their morning assembly and Surat RSL Sub Branch lay a wreath of Australian native flowers at the Surat War Memorial. It is just one minute out of the day to reflect and remember the sacrifices of those who have served our country...but it means so much.

Surat Diggers Race Club will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Timber Crate (New Royal Hotel) Surat on Wednesday December 11, 2019 at 6:30pm. The Club’s purpose is to seek and support industry development, enhance sustainability and strengthen governing principals. Can you aid your Club to achieve its purpose? If you answered yes, then our AGM is the opportunity for you to step up and align your ideas and visions with our objectives. Other agenda items include pricing strutures, inclusion of novelty races and creation of a track-conditioning committee. Afterwards, enjoy the lively camaraderie of like-minded people with a delicious, low-cost meal at the Surat New Royal Hotel. See you there!

Surat RSL Remembers

Wellbeing

Morning Come down for a

morning of relaxation and take some time for yourself!

All funds will go towards Surat Aboriginal Corporation’s

programs.

When: 11th of December 2019

7:30am-9:30am

Where: Surat Riverwalk Cost: $2 per Adult

$1 per Child

$5 Family (2 adults & 2 children)

Megan Brown will be running Yoga and Glenda Corlette with be

running Thai Chi.

Also available Health Checks with your local Nurse!

Breakfast will be sold

Contact Matt on (07)46265 288 for any questions.

Looking forward to next year’s cup (photo Kirsten Kirkbride)

Notice of AGM

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Remembrance Day 2019 wreath laying Surat.

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1 2 Christmas in the Park @ Mitchell

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Roma Christmas Street Party

6 LAC Xmas Ham Spins @ Injune

Bowls Club Edrine Keegan Ballet School

Concert @ Roma

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Muckadilla Xmas Tree

Surat Local Ambulance

Community Street Party

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Injune Tourism AGM & Xmas

Party

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AGM

Wellbeing Morning Tea @ Surat Riverwalk

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Injune Kindergarten

Open Day

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Mungallala Xmas Tree

Dunkeld Xmas Tree

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Noonga Community Xmas

Tree

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BAG Meeting @ Mitchell

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Jackson Xmas Party

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Christmas Day

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Boxing Day

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Rodeo

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