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Just living the dream All-male children of the sixties bring songs from the heart to audiences – see Page 3.

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Game of table tennis November a month that stops a nation leads to APSL award WELCOME to our entertaining November edition of your popular Seniors Newspaper.

This month is a particularly special time for many Seniors Newspaper readers throughout our five publication regions as they celebrate a social and sporting icon and then commemorate events that shook the world to its core.

The nation will stop on the eleventh hour, of the ele-

APSL awarded Nancy Sundholm life membership.

NANCY Sundholm joined the Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League in 2003 simply for a game of table tennis.

Now, 12 years on, the Hervey Bay resident has been awarded an APSL Honorary Life Membership for her volunteer services to the Pialba club.

During her time with APSL, Nancy has been cards activity leader, the publicity officer, computer tutor, welfare officer, catering functions organiser, tenant’s co-ordinator, volunteer’s co-or-

venth day, of the eleventh month to pay a silent tribute to those who paid the supreme sacrifice in wars, fighting for the freedoms we all enjoy today.

This year, November 11 – Remembrance Day – will mark the 97th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Each year Australians observe one minute’s silence in memory of those who died or suffered

in all wars and armed conflicts.

And on a celebratory note, the first Tuesday in November marks Melbourne Cup day ... when the nation stops again to become horse-racing experts for a day and take that once-ayear punt on our favourite horses.

Some will go to the track and dress to sparkle; sharing champagne, wine and gourmet foods with the gla-

It’s the day a horse race captures our imagination

The Fraser Coast Chorus celebrates producing a 14-track CD.

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– Gavin Northey acting editor

‘We can hold them in our hot little hands’

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mour of the moment.

And others who don’t make it to the track will gather with friends, share a drink and watch a live broadcast of the great race while exuberantly willing their favourites home.

For now ... settle back with a cuppa and enjoy this issue’s articles about you – our Seniors Newspaper readers.

New believe CD hits a high note with Bay Chorus

TWENTY-FIVE members of the Fraser Coast Chorus have stepped out of their comfort zones and into a recording studio to produce a 14-track CD. The long-awaited We Believe in Music CD was recorded at the Hervey Baybased Pacific International Recording Studio during two sessions this year.

Musical director and conductor Lynne Brown said the project highlighted the group’s high level of talent.

“The chorus is proud of the quality of its singing and the range of the repertoire which they can perform well,” Ms Brown said.

“As musical director, I wanted to show off how great the chorus could be. I believed that it was time to challenge ourselves and show the world how much we love to sing as a choir.”

Choir members worked hard to raise funds for the project through concerts and raffles.

“Making a CD had been talked about for years, as often people ask for a CD at the end of a concert and we have nothing to give them.

“It was really exciting for everyone involved when the completed CD finally arrived and we could hold it in our hot little hands, after all that time and hard work.”

The compilation includes hit songs from musicals and movies, some with full orchestral backing and piano, and some without any instruments at all.

“The last song is the theme, it’s called Don’t Stop the Music and asks you to imagine what the world would be like without any music – no orchestras, bands, con-

certs or even ringing bells.”

Ms Brown encourages the community to show their support for the group’s star songstresses.

“These ladies may be amateurs and most of us are of a certain age, but the calibre of the performance is excellent and you will have a collection of songs you will love to listen to, and be proud of your local talent,” she said.

Councillor Phil Truscott officially launched the sale of the CD at Mary Ryan’s Bookstore.

The chorus now looks forward to its annual concert at the Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday, November 21.

■ CDs are $20 and are available by phoning Jill on 4128 2095, 0423 314 018 or visiting www.frasercoast chorus.org.au.

THE Melbourne Cup – Australia’s pre-eminent horse race held on the first Tuesday of November each year – is known as the race that stops a nation.

And it certainly does.

The winner of the first Melbourne Cup race – run in 1861– was 16.3 hand bay stallion Archer in a time of 3.52.00, ridden by John Cutts.

And since then Australia has embraced Melbourne Cup Day as one of the country’s most popular racing and social days – we dress up, drink champagne, and have that once-a-year flutter on our sentimental favourites. The race is televised live to an audience of about 650 million people worldwide.

More than 100,000 people will descend on Flemington racecourse for the big race day and many people will stop what they are doing shortly before 3pm on the day to watch or listen to the main race either via television, internet or the radio.

At the racetrack, people dress up – many women dress to kill on the day with some participating in fashion parades on the field.

Marquees are set up for VIP guests, including national and international celebrities.

The race is run over 3200m under handicap conditions and is worth more than $6m in prize money.

Last year’s Cup was won by Protectionist from Red Cadeaux with Who Shot Thebarman third.

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Mansong brings music joy to audiences

Living the dream with songs for all

Mansong at Kirami Residential Care in Point Vernon.

By BONI HOLMES

MANSONG, the all-male, children of the sixties chorus live their dreams by reflecting their audiences.

The group started out in 2012 with just six members, with the help and guidance of professional musician and tutor Carol Sendall.

With Carol’s leadership and knowledge, the call went out to men who may not have any particular musical ability but who had the desire to perform.

Member of more than two years’ standing Graeme Sharpe said the group now had about 40 members.

“There are about 20 to 30 singers actively performing,” he said.

“We are committed to taking Mansong to higher levels, while having a good time in the process.”

Graeme said the group ranged from 89 years to the youngest at 16 years.

“Predominantly our ages are in the 60s and 70s,” he said.

“Most of us are children of the sixties and the songs we sing are from our teenage years.”

Graeme said his first public performance was quite daunting.

“I joined in 2013 and my

first public performance was singing the Australian and New Zealand anthems at the Hervey Bay Anzac Day ceremony.

“This year we sang at the dawn service and then again with an original song

by Carol at the main parade.

“A lot of our performances are in the public arena like the recently held Relay for Life and Light the Night as well as the region’s retirement villages.

“The satisfaction from the group effort and performance keeps us invigorat-

There are a great deal of health benefits, not just the physical act of performing – GRAEME SHARPE. ed. There are a great deal of health benefits, not just the physical act of performing, but the productive feelings of self worth.”

Graeme said Carol was a child prodigy in Melbourne performing in Young Talent Time.

In her formative years she

spent time in bands and is still a vocal coach.

Prospective members don’t even need to have the ability to sing.

They are taught from scratch so they learn about breathing, posture, how to perform and sing in tune and harmony.

The group sing mostly sixties rock like the Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Searchers and more tender ballads.

“It’s pretty eclectic and really depends on our audiences what we sing – it’s mainly good toe-tapping stuff,” Graeme said.

“We do our best to present a professional and entertaining show – the reward is the looks on the faces of our audience.”

Mansong members practice each Monday from 6.30-9.30pm at the Hervey Bay Community Centre, 22 Charles St, Pialba.

For more information you can phone Graeme Sharpe on 0417 794 184 or visit mansong.com.au or their Facebook page.

Mansong will perform at the Hervey Bay Community Centre, 22 Charles St, Pialba on Saturday, November 28 at 7pm. Tickets are available from the centre.

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the effects of daily hopping exercises over one year in 34 men aged over 65, showed improved bone density in the hopping leg (the study group did not include women).

The report of the study, conducted by the Loughborough University Na-

tional Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), was published in the September issue of leading bone publication Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Improvements occurred in the thinnest areas of the bone most at risk of fracture.

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community news LIBRARY SPOT What’s on at The Fraser Coast Libraries ■ HISTORYPIN Workshop at Maryborough Library Friday, November 6, 10am-11.30am. Bookings are essential. Phone 4190 5788.

■ LOCAL History Talks presented by John and Sue Erbacher. Talk will be on Walkers Ltd. Maryborough Library (4190 5788) Friday November 13 at midday. Bookings are essential.

■ LOCAL History Film screening Black Death: pneumonic plague Maryborough Queensland Tiaro Library (4129 2453) Tuesday November 24, at 10am, Hervey Bay Library (4197 4220) Wednesday December 2, at 10am and Maryborough Library (4190 5788) Friday December 4 at 10am. Bookings are essential.

■ AT THE Vintage Film Screening East of Eden Maryborough Library (4190 5788) Monday November 2, at 10am and Hervey Bay Library (4197 4220) Wednesday November 4, at 10am. Bookings are essential.

Arsenic and Old Lace runs at the ZPAC

ARSENIC and Old Lace is playing now at ZPAC Theatre.

This farcical black comedy revolves around the Brewster family who are descended from the famous Mayflower.

But now the Brewster family is comprised of insane and homicidal maniacs.

Performances will be held every Friday and Saturday, 7.30pm and Sunday, from 2pm, until November 8.

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Betty shares a life enjoyed Maryborough War Widows president and Maryborough’s Red Cross longest-serving volunteer Betty Boyce talks about growing up in different times

I WAS born at Bowraville, a little town in NSW on the Nambucca River.

We lived on a 400-acre farm in-between Bowraville and Macksville.

I spent all my years there until I was married. I had three sisters and one brother; all are still living except my brother Bill.

Life those days on a farm

I have had a wonderful and happy life ... meant we all had to pitch in and do our share.

We walked five miles to school and five miles back each day, but we had to help hand-milk the cows before and after school – we didn’t mind because we knew that’s what kids did.

My childhood on the farm was happy. When I was 11, I got my first bicycle – a shiny black 28” wheel speed bike to ride to school.

Then, four weeks later and

Betty and Ronald.

Betty Boyce at home surrounded by family memories.

while propped up in the headmaster’s yard my bicycle was struck by lightning and was left a buckled mess.

I had to wait for 12 months until we dug up and sold our potato crop before my parents could replace my bike.

I didn’t like the new one much; it was a blue Malvern Star.

School finished for me at 14 – I had to stay on the farm, which meant brushing ferns, ploughing paddocks for crops, cutting down trees for cord wood to be

burnt in the furnace at the butter factory.

I remember my dad, he’d cook us toast in the wood stove and bring it in to us with a cup of tea. As I got older movies and dances were what we did on our weekends.

At 18, I met my future husband Ronald who was in the army. His hometown was Murwillumbah.

We got married in 1946.

The whole town celebrated – the ladies supplied a tasty wedding breakfast, free.

We moved to Tweed Heads in 1956 and moved to Cur-

rumbin.

We both worked at Kemph Engineering (like Walkers in Maryborough).

I’ve been here in Maryborough for 13 years. My husband passed away in January 2000.

I was married 54 years, with nine children, and have 63 grandchildren, great-grand children, and great-great-grandchildren, with nine more on the way.

My hobbies are knitting, gardening, doing jigsaws, Sodoku, crosswords and watching sport on TV and stamp collecting.

When I think back I have

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BETTY’S LIFE

■ Hobbies are knitting, gardening, jigsaws, Sodoku, crosswords, ■ Married 54 years, with nine children, 63 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, with nine more on the way.

had a wonderful and happy life, I wouldn’t change much if I had my time over again.

I am in the process of putting together a book on my life.

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“Numerous wildflowers were in bloom, including many grass trees and a couple of patches of cow orchids,” Ms Bussey said.

The group’s next walk will be at Wongi Waterhole on Saturday, November 7.

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New medical column will offer seniors tips on health

Dr Michael Gillman.

SENIORS Newspaper group will bring you a new regular column on matters that affect the health of seniors.

The column – to start in the December issues of all five Seniors Newspaper publications – will be written by Dr Michael Gillman.

The publications include Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast/Tweed, Brisbane and Toowoomba.

Dr Gillman has spent his professional life talking to patients about sensitive health issues and he is keen to share his 27 years of knowledge to help educate the general community.

Dr Gillman can talk on a vast range of often unspoken topics to do with men’s and women’s health (particularly below the belt).

For many of the conditions, people are (unnecessarily) embarrassed to muster up the courage to discuss them, but if left untreated can have a dramatic impact on their health and wellbeing.

Dr Gillman will outline the facts, treatment options and actions people need to take for a range of common health issues.

Dr Gillman holds broad general medicine experience, he is widely published and has co-authored Australian Guidelines for Clinical Practice and a chapter in the medical textbook ‘Lifestyle Medicine’.

Graffiti big hit on the Esplanade These ‘sensible rebels’ tell a colourful yarn to passers-by HERVEY Bay’s own Graffitti Grannies have taken their creations to the streets.

The “sensible rebels” have spent months crocheting colourful blankets – also known as yarn bombing – to cover eight big fig trees growing along the Charlton Esplanade in Scarness.

Organiser Josie Street said the installation intrigued

everyone who walked by.

“It just makes you feel so good to see people coming along and asking questions about it and taking photos,” Josie said. “We call it removable graffiti.”

Josie said the project was made possible by donations of quilts and yarn from surrounding businesses and generous members of the community.

'Graffiti Granny' Josie Street plays her part in yarn bombing.

“One business from Urangan donated six balls of wool which go a long way,” she said.

“But for this display we’ve used countless balls; I can’t even think how many.”

Quilts used in the display

A time when we stop to remember – and thank – those who died fighting in war AT 11am on November 11, 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare.

The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats on them over the preceding four months.

On the first anniversary of the armistice in 1919 two minutes’ silence was instituted as part of the main commemorative ceremony at the new Cenotaph in London.

After the end of the Second World War, the Australian and British governments changed the name to Remembrance Day. In Australia on the 75th anniversary of the armis-

tice in 1993, Remembrance Day ceremonies again became focus of national attention.

The remains of an unknown Australian soldier, exhumed from a French First World War military cemetery, were

Unknown soldier’s remains brought home entombed in the Memorial’s Hall of Memory.

Remembrance Day ceremonies were conducted simultaneously in towns and cities all over the country, culminating with the moment of burial

at 11am and coinciding with the traditional two minutes’ silence.

This ceremony, which touched a chord across the Australian nation, reestablished Remembrance Day as a significant day of commemoration.

Four years later, in 1997, Governor-General Sir William Deane issued a proclamation formally declaring November 11 to be Remembrance Day urging all Australians to observe one minute’s silence at 11am on November 11 each year to remember those who died or suffered for Australia in all armed conflicts. Remembrance Day services will be held in the Wide Bay about 10.40am.

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McBryde stopped by Maryborough with brother Bruce, himself a man who has given 50-plus years to University of Queensland’s

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FM radio’s volunteers get a pat on the back SIXTEEN volunteers, who have together racked up 225 years service at Fraser Coast FM, have been honoured for their work.

About 50 guests joined the 107.5FM radio station volunteers, presenters and assistants, for a special morning tea, with Fraser Coast mayor Gerard O’Connell presenting service pins.

Promotions and outside broadcast manager Ann Hopwell said the presentation was held to honour the dedication and commitment of the volunteers.

Some have been with the not-for-profit station since it opened 22 years ago.

“Without the volunteers, the station wouldn’t keep going,” Ms Hopwell said.

“Some have had time off of course, but I think just the fact that they keep coming back and keep presenting is good enough in itself. It’s great that they have enjoyed being at the station so much.”

Ms Hopwell presents a three-hour Liquorice Allsorts music show, a pet care advice spot and a travel blog. While her air time is

Time capsule shows how it was for residents in 1990

Ann Hopwell is in the booth with newly pinned life member Pete Murray.

Bob and Carol Creedon and Dave Grainger.

Host Des Kinne.

squeezed in-between her full-time job as a dog groomer, she said the balancing act was well worth the effort.

As well as their Pialba station, the team is also fully mobile with its outside broadcasting van, which

recently secured council approval to broadcast live from the Esplanade in Scarness on the first Thursday of the month. The first broadcast will be on November 5, across from the Beach House Hotel.

■ Awards went to: Mike

Reakes, Graham Ellis, Pete Murray, Trevor Franklin and Kris Edwards (10 years); Patrick Edwards, Lindsay Morris, Pauline Van Buren, Gordon Chambers and Sandy Turner (15 years); Bob Creedon, Dave Grainger, Susie Mitchell, Dave Murray, Monnie Guth and Carol Creedon (20 years).

Book the team for an outside broadcast by emailing info@frasercoast.fm or phone the station on 4128 1079.

CAN you remember what you were doing on October 20, 1990?

It was a Saturday, and the Hervey Bay City Council Deputy Mayor Mal Campbell opened the city’s new administration centre in Tavistock St. The mayor was Fred Kleinschmidt.

Part of the festivities was the burial of two time capsules – one to be opened in 50 years and one to be opened in 25 years – October 20, 2015.

Mayor Gerard O’Connell and former Hervey Bay Mayor Fred Kleinschmidt brought history to life, cracking it open at the Hervey Bay administration centre on October 20.

The metal cylinder was filled with The Chronicle’s newspaper at the time, The Sun, Hervey Bay City Council documents and photos.

Staff and politicians from 1990 joined current councillors for morning tea at

WAY IT WAS: 1990

■ Operation Desert Shield begins as the United States and UK send troops to Kuwait ■ FOX TV; Tim Berners-Lee publishes the first web page on the WWW ■ The Number 1 song was Bon Jovi’s Blaze of Glory ■ The first in-car GPS Satellite Navigation System goes on sale ■ Bob Hawke was Prime Minister

the Hervey Bay council chambers.

After the capsule was opened, Mr Kleinschmidt read predictions he and town clerk Ray Becker had written in 1990.

The population of the Bay was predicted to be 85,000, council budget to be $150 million and logging on Fraser Island.

A new capsule was buried, filled with items including the Fraser Coast Chronicle, to be opened in 2040.

Councillor George Seymour (left) and former Hervey Bay mayor Fred Kleinschmidt .

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Geraldine Ward (left) and Barb Viddlecombe at the U3A showcase.

Presentations and displays of U3A activities were shown before Gay Bailey and Maureen Evans enjoyed lunch.

Getting together for the U3A showcase at the Maryborough Bowls Club were Bernie Tinson, Joan Voysey and Dianne Grinter.

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Men are being asked to check their skin regularly.

Cancer checks to help men’s health QUT and Cancer Council researchers have endorsed a tool to assess attitudes of men to skin checks, helping those most at risk to detect melanoma early.

Men 50 years and older are most at risk of being diagnosed with, and dying from, melanoma and are the least likely to detect the cancers themselves or undergo skin checks by a GP. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the study was one of the first of its kind, assessing the attitudes of more than 800 men in Queensland.

“Few studies have measured the factors that may contribute to whether people check their skin to detect melanoma early, or not,” Ms Clift said.

“Our study looked at the effectiveness of the skin self-examination attitude scale (SSEAS) to measure the attitude of Queensland men 50 years and older when it comes to skin checks.

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Queenslanders should conduct self skin checks regularly “The research shows the SSEAS is quick, easy to use and reliable in assessing the attitudes of men 50 years and older towards skin checks.

“Men responded to survey questions assessing whether checking their skin made them anxious, whether they were confident in their doctor’s ability to diagnose skin cancer, and whether they thought skin checks would improve their health.

“Only 18 per cent of men surveyed strongly agreed they could examine their skin regularly, even if they had no one to help them.

“Less than half strongly agreed they would go to the doctor straight away after

seeing something suspicious on their skin.

“The tool will enable GPs and health professionals to identify men who may need greater attention or intervention to help them detect skin cancer early.

Ms Clift urged all Queenslanders to protect their skin to cut risks of skin cancer.

“Queenslanders should Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide when the UV Index is three or above to reduce their risk,” Ms Clift said.

“It’s also imperative that Queenslanders check their skin regularly for any changes – if skin cancer is detected early, there’s a greater chance of survival.

“Queenslanders should conduct self skin checks regularly, get to know their skin and visit a doctor if they notice a new spot or lesion, or an existing spot or lesion change in shape, colour or size.”

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We want to hear your opinions CALLING all seniors who have an opinion and would like to share your views with other like-minded Seniors’ readers.

We at the Seniors Newspaper group – run by seniors for seniors – want to hear what you have to say.

We are devoting two pages in each of our five publications – Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay, Brisbane, the Gold Coast/Tweed and Toowoomba – to let you

LETTERS S TO THE EDITOR

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have your say in our new letters to the editor columns.

You might want to give someone a pat on the back for being neighbourly and helpful or put your view on something you feel strongly about.

You can email us with your letter to the editor; you can withhold your name and use a nom de plume instead if you wish (but we will need your name and contact details to verify authenticity and in case we need to contact you).

Keep your letters to no more than 150 words in length please.

Go on, start writing to: editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au

Older folks learning to code invite seniors to join in. If you have an interest and believe you can participate, I would like to hear from you.

I show kids how to code using a fantastic free online application such as Scratch. Today there are millions of Scratch users around the world ranging in age from six to 86 (and probably older). Scratch is a great first step on the coding journey but it also trains the brain in ways purpose-built applications only dream about.

You can start playing with Scratch by simply going to the website at http:// scratch.mit.edu and selecting create. By logging in,

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– Keith Wilson, Retired schoolteacher, Bargara.

POSITIVE: AMA president Professor Brian Owler.

cial and health situation deteriorates.

Including the clinical opinion of a patient’s usual treating doctor in the assessment of their care needs, and formulating the care package, should be normal practice. It is currently an optional extra.

We also need to see improved processes to allow doctors to manage the provision of straightforward care, such as wound care,

for older people still living in their own homes.

The aged care sector must be able to provide the level and quality of medical, nursing, and allied health services required to meet the needs of our aging population.

The AMA looks forward to engaging with Health Minister Sussan Ley on aged care policy priorities.

– AMA president, Professor Brian Owler.

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There is a growing demand for facilitators as well, so if you would like to lend your expertise then please get in touch and I will organise classes to give you the necessary skills or lead you to a group in your area doing something similar.

Please feel free to visit my website http://codingaustralia.com where there are links and lots of free resources. And please send me an email via the icon in the footer if you would like to know more.

THE Australian Medical Association welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to return responsibility for aged care to the health portfolio.

Aged care has been missing the public and political focus it deserves in recent times.

It is vital that the health needs of older Australians are considered as a key component of the broader health policy debate, and it is fitting that aged care is back with the Health Minister.

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Ann Beasley whose husband fought at Gallipoli.

Tribute to our war widows

THE War Widows’ Guild of Australia celebrated its 70th anniversary on October 16 with a reflection of its history since its birth in 1945.

At its peak, the guild boasted 65,000 members and delivered its mission of care and support to widows of war.

Its mission statement, which remains relevant today, is: “ We all belong to each other. We all need each other. It is in serving each other and in sacrificing for our common good that we are finding our true life”.

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of Anzac, Stuart Robert, congratulated the guild at a dinner marking the milestone.

Mr Robert said the War Widows’ Guild had helped women whose lives had been changed forever by war. “The work the War Widows’ Guild has done over the past 70 years to provide companionship, counselling and support to the widows of our war dead is remarkable,” Mr Robert said.

“You have helped, and continue to help, make the lives of women whose husbands have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country a little easier.”

“Earlier this year, the Australian Government was honoured to host a group of 10 amazing First World War widows at the 2015 Anzac Day commemorative services in Turkey,” Mr Robert said.

“Many of these women are guild members.”

Ann Beasley whose husband fought at Gallipoli.

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Saying thanks to grandparents OLDER people are the cornerstones of our communities – they give back as volunteers, employees, community leaders, carers, grandparents and advocates. They enrich our communities with their wide range of experience and achievements and play a significant role in the family structure.

As the only child of aging parents, I understand that while there are challenges for some older people, their contribution to the state makes them Queensland’s

most valuable assets.

Grandparent’s Day is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contribution of grandparents. It is also an occasion to acknowledge the efforts and devotion of grandparents who are fulltime carers for their grandchildren.

This year Grandparent’s Day was celebrated on Sunday, October 25, with the theme ‘Celebrate your Special Connection’.

Queensland was the first

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state in Australia to celebrate Grandparent’s Day when it was held on No-

Clarifying the age pension THE rate at which your Age Pension is paid depends on a number of factors: whether you qualify for a full or part age pension, your level of income and assets and whether you earn money which can be considered exempt under the Work Bonus Scheme.

Your age pension payment is calculated against both the asset and income tests and you are paid the lower rate of the two.

The rate of a full age pen-

sion, including pension supplement and the energy supplement, is $867 a fortnight for singles and $653.50 for each eligible member of a couple. This is valid until indexation on March 20, 2016.

Under the income test, your pension payment is reduced by 50 cents for every $1 of assessable income over the limit to qualify for a full age pension, which for singles is $160 a fortnight.

If you have assessable in-

come over $1880.40 a fortnight you lose your age pension. Your age pension is cut by $1.50 a fortnight for every $1000 you go over the limit for a full age pension. The work bonus, which was introduced in 2009, is designed to encourage people to work past the qualifying age for the age pension. Under the work bonus, the first $250 of income per fortnight derived from employment is exempt from the income test.

vember 7, 2010 to recognise the important contribution grandparents made to Queensland families and communities.

This year schools and community groups across the state held events to celebrate the special connection between grandparents, their families and the community.

The Palaszczuk government understands the importance of investing in seniors, to ensure their wealth of knowledge and expertise continues to be

valued. Which is why we have supported the Council of Grandparents, by creating awareness about this important celebration.

Grandparent’s Day is a way of saying “thank you” to all grandparents and acknowledging the valuable role they play in enhancing and supporting families and communities across Queensland.

– Coralee O’Rourke, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors, and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland.

Experience advisory panel COTA Australia is looking for consumers and carers to be involved in a lived experience advisory panel for a new and exciting project.

Over two years, the project will develop and adapt tools, methodology and a platform for consumer engagement across the aged-care system.

If you or someone you care for has received sup-

port from an aged-care provider, in in-homebased support, aged care (nursing) home or an aged respite service, we are keen to hear from you.

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I’m puzzled when trying to downsize I AM frustrated with property developers building large houses and not considering people who want or need to downsize. I have a three-bedroom house and want to downsize to a oneor two-bedroom home with a little garden for a decent price; not for the same cost as my current home.

The over 50s developments have either three bedroom or two with study or one bedroom and no garden to look after. One of these developments had one-bedroom homes with garden but the washing machine was in the lounge room; I assume in a cupboard, but that wouldn’t stop the noise of the machine.

I have heard of small houses overseas and other states but not in Queensland. Secondly, I am disappointed that no discount is given to those on a senior’s card, for water or rates. My power company, public transport, motor vehicle registration etc. give discounts so why can’t the council and water supplier?

– S. Heath, Caboolture.

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Beryl celebrates 100th birthday

CELEBRATIONS: Hervey Bay resident Beryl Hall celebrated her birthday with family on October 17.

HARD work, a busy life and abstaining from alcohol and cigarettes have all contributed to her mother reaching her 100th birthday, Jan McClure reckons.

Hervey Bay resident Beryl Hall celebrated her birthday on October 17.

Beryl, who co-owned the Hannant Bros and Hall butcher shops in Hervey Bay for many years, was joined by her family in celebrating the auspicious occasion.

Her daughter said Beryl had had a very fulfilling life.

“Mum mastered most things she tried her hand at, she was an excellent cook, sewed beautifully, crocheted, knitted and even made fashion hats,” Mrs McClure said.

“She got a lot of enjoyment out of volunteering at Lifeline for many years and was never backward in offering her opinions on most topics.”

Beryl was born in Kingaroy on October 17, 1915, the eldest of six children.

PresCare, which provides care to Beryl, brought along a cake while Beryl read telegrams congratulating her from the Prime Minister and the Queen.

Champions of their pastime DON and Heather Perren were named the grand champions of the recent Hervey Bay Garden Club Spring Garden Competition.

The judges results are “secret squirrel” but it could well have been that the retired Wondunna couple have a variety of about 2000 plants with an exquisite contrast of foliage, colour and texture, that spans across their half-acre block.

The beautifully manicured lawn would also see many a gardener turn green with envy.

“We have everything from flowers to fern trees, grevilleas and anything else that looks nice,” Mr Perren said.

“We can’t say it’s a native garden or a flower garden, we’ve got everything.

“If it looks nice and it’ll grow in Hervey Bay, then you have to give it a go.”

The couple moved into their home two years ago and started with nothing more than a few scrub trees.

Now that it’s up to scratch, Mr Perren, a retired builder, said maintaining their award-winning garden was

Don and Heather Perren's prized garden that took two years to grow.

Winners of this year’s Hervey Bay Garden Club Competition Don and Heather Perren.

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We can’t say it’s a native garden or a flower garden, we’ve got everything a full-time job.

“Since last year, it’s only been about 364 days I’ve spent in the garden ... I had Christmas day off,” he laughed.

“You can’t have a really, really good garden unless you spend many hours in it.

“Some people play bowls, play golf and go fishing but this is just something we

have always done together.”

The Perrens entered last year into the same “home and garden established less than three years section” and placed second.

“It prompted us to do more this year and make it look better.

“We had secretly hoped that what we had done was worthy of first prize in our division but it rather took

Don and Heather Perren's garden two years ago.

us by surprise, in the judges’ opinion, compared with what else was on offer, that we were worthy of grand champion. It’s a great feather in our cap.”

The Perrens competed against residents from Point Vernon to Urangan, Booral, River Heads, Nikenbah, Walligan, Dundowran and Craignish, in 10 different classes for the top prize.

SNAPPED IN THE WIDE BAY BIG hats and colourful fascinators are just a few of the accessories which will make up the day that stops the nation.

Sweeps, raffles and bestdressed fashions will take centre stage as Wide Bay’s clubs, pubs and community groups hold luncheons, parties for the Melbourne Cup on November 3.

It’s the world’s richest two-mile handicap race, and one of the richest turf races.

So pull out all the stops, dress up and join in the

Glenda Rinaldi, John Kerr, Nanita Ebbelinghaus and Gerard Sauer won prizes for hats.

thousands of celebratory luncheons for one of horse racing’s greatest traditions.

Don and Dorothy Laurie joined friends at the Aldershot Community Centre.

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Historical body calls for war memorabilia THE Maryborough Wide Bay and Burnett Historical Society Inc has partnered with Fraser Coast Libraries to expand its digitised collection of local First World War memorabilia and it needs your help.

The society is looking for images, items or objects relating to the First World War that it can share on the historical website – Historypin.org.

They are searching for a specific medal that was created to raise funds for the war effort. About 6000

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Kitchener Medals were produced in 1916 to sell to local residents. The medals

were also used as part of the Grand Patriotic Procession held in August that same year.

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Backyard Adventures – coming soon

TRIVIA WITH ALLAN BLACKBURN ramids located?

In what state or territory of Australia is the town of Toukley?

Who are the parents of Prince George of Cambridge?

Over what country was Malaysian flight MH17 shot down?

What word is used to describe a ship’s load?

In the comic strip, who was Superman’s girlfriend?

By what name is a traditional Hawaiian garland known?

Name one of Tony Abbott’s daughters.

What British pop band is often abbreviated to 1D? What material is usually used in the manufacture of jeans?

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BRING your Grandkids along so they’re entertained over the Christmas break with the educational Scitech exhibition – Backyard Adventures.

“Kids will learn how plants and insects work together

to grow food and what our local wildlife gets up to during the night hours. It’s a must for families with children of all ages” said Cr Chris Loft.

They will discover the hidden world of science in their

own backyard through interactive displays such as the DIY science garden, a pollination skills test and the mechanical skipping rope.

The exhibition will be open seven days a week at Mary-

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In sport, who was known as “Pistol Pete”?

Complete this movie title: “Sleepless in …”

What was the name of the first cloned sheep?

What part of speech is the word “verb”?

Who is generally credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb?

When is a eulogy presented?

What is Eau de Cologne used for?

In a car what does the “R” stand for in SRS? What type of singing voice does Jose Carreras have?

What relation is your first cousin’s mother to you?

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Caravanning through the outback (Cont’d)

By ALAN BETTERIDGE

TODAY we would say goodbye to Ilfracombe and head off to Winton, some 180km north-west of Longreach.

The Landsborough Highway, or as it is more commonly known, the Matilda Highway, is generally flat with only a few minor undulations and it was easy to see how driver fatigue could set in if you weren’t cautious.

As always, we made a number of stops along the way to take in the view or to just take a break and absorb the surroundings.

Winton is known as the Dinosaur Capitol of Australia and the town makes the most of its reputation.

And 110km south-west of Winton is the Lark Quarry Conservation Park with the world’s only recorded dinosaur stampede.

More than 95 million years old, there are 3300 stampeding dinosaur footprints immortalised in stone. If we had more time we would have made the journey but

Everybody is pretty laid back in Winton.

this will be something we will do in the future.

Winton’s other claim to fame is its association with the ballad of Waltzing Matilda. Legendary Australian A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson penned the ballad at nearby Dagworth Station in 1895. The first performance of what was to become our national song was at the North Gregory Hotel in the same year. At the Waltzing Matilda

Centre visitors and locals alike can discover the romance and legend behind the ballad. On entering, you are invited to pull up a stump beside the billabong in the theatrette where the ghost of the swaggie tells his version of the story. The Billabong Theatrette uses state-of-the-art animatronics and special effects and is one of the highlights of visiting Winton.

The centre is also home to the interactive Home of the Legends room, the Outback Regional Gallery, the Qantilda Museum, dedicated to the aviation and pioneering history of Winton and a host of other interesting and varied historical artefacts.

We had lunch at the Tattersall’s Hotel and were warmly welcomed by the locals and it soon became obvious who the real locals were.

I asked one chap if he had been in Winton for long and he replied: “Yeh, been here all me life so far, I was born in Winon.”

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drop the ‘t’ and always refer to their town as ‘Winon’.

We spent two nights at Winton free camping on the banks of the Long Waterhole, four kilometres south of the town.

We always find a certain kind of magic when

camped by an outback waterhole as the evening approaches and the air is filled with the sounds of thousands of birds of every shape and colour as they make their way to the water’s edge to drink and, for some, to feast on the insects

that are disturbed by their arrival.

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BUDGET or BOUTIQUE Where: Kuala Lumpur What: Capital city of Malaysia, colloquially known as KL. Why: An interesting mix of Malaysian, Chinese and Indian cultures, where the traditional and the modern live side by side.

An easy eight-hour flight from Brisbane.

BUDGET EAT Petaling St night market in the heart of KL’s Chinatown has an array of cheap treats for those wanting to sample local dishes.

Choose from an array of reasonably priced restaurants or street hawkers.

Tropical fruits, roasted chestnuts, a glorious array of noodle dishes, delicious barbequed chicken wings and traditionally roasted meats are all on offer.

SLEEP The Swiss Inn in Chinatown is literally in the heart of all the action. A simple, but clean hotel, room and breakfast is available at a reasonable rate. Other bud-

City lights of Kuala Lumpur.

SHOPPING: Many a bargain at Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur.

get hotel options include Hotel Sentral, Pacific Express Hotel and Hotel Transit.

DO If you are prepared to walk and take public transport such as the very convenient light rail system, there are lots of attractions that can be easily (and cheaply) accessed in Kuala Lumpur.

In addition to Petaling St market, there is also Kuala Lumpur Central market which has a great array of

traditional arts and crafts, food stalls and tourist souvenirs.

KL also boasts some amazing architecture ranging from Islamic-influenced buildings such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and Jamke Mosque, colonial period structures of which the Selengor Cricket Club is an example, right through to the futuristic Petronas Twin Towers. It costs nothing to stop and look!

Also worth a visit is the very reasonably priced KL Bird Park.

BOUTIQUE EAT If fine dining is your preference, then Kuala Lumpur doesn’t disappoint. A good starting point for some chic eats in KLCC, home of the Petronas Twin Towers.

For a bird’s eye view over the city you could try Italian-inspired Marini’s on 57 or Troika Sky Dining.

JOURNEY BEYOND

ready yourself for an incredible, one-of-a-kind experience

The Ghan & Dawn Princess Top End Wonders Expedition

14 nights departing 10 September 2016

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Darwin Kimberley Coast Broome

• 7 nights aboard Dawn Princess cruising from Fremantle to Darwin with port calls in Geraldton, Broome and scenic cruising around the Kimberly Coast. Includes on board meals and entertainment.

• Transfer from Darwin Cruise Terminal to your hotel including city tour.

• 4 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade including breakfast.

• Full day Kakadu National Park tour.

• Full day Litchfield National Park tour.

• Transfer from your hotel to the Darwin Rail Terminal.

• 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service.

This ultimate outback adventure includes all meals, drinks and extended touring.

Geraldton Perth

Adelaide pensioner/ senior $5,489

adult

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$5,569

$7,469

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$5,729

$5,819

$7,699

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The Ghan & Sea Princess East Coast, NT & PNG Expedition 20 nights departing 28 August 2016

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• 10 nights aboard Sea Princess cruising from Sydney to Darwin with port calls in Brisbane, Yorkey’s Knob and Alotau (Papua New Guinea).

Includes on-board meals and entertainment.

• Transfer from the Darwin Cruise Terminal to your hotel.

• 6 night stay in Darwin at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin including breakfast.

• City Explorer Hop-on Hop-off 48 hour ticket.

• Crocosaurus Cove “Breakfast with the Crocs”experience.

• 1 night/2 day Kakadu and East Alligator River tour.

• Transfer from your hotel to the Darwin Rail Terminal.

• 3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition from Darwin interior to Adelaide in Gold or Platinum Service. This ultimate oceanview outback adventure includes all meals, drinks and balcony extended touring.

Darwin Yorkey’s Knob Brisbane

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Terms & Conditions: Valid for new bookings only. Rates are subject to change, seasonal surcharges and availability. All from prices are based on Gold Service, per person twin share or Platinum Service, per person twin share, where noted. Package prices are costed using Everyday Fares. Package prices are correct as on 20.10.15. Prices exclude insurance, visas and charges collected by a third party. Travel on all Great Southern Rail train services is subject to certain additional Conditions of Carriage which you accept when you travel with Great Southern Rail. The full Conditions of Carriage (“the Conditions”) may be obtained from your booking agent or any office of Great Southern Rail upon request, and can also be found on Great Southern Rail’s website at www.greatsouthernrail.com.au. Prior to July 2016, Pensioner Concession Card Holders and certain Veterans may be entitled to Concession Fares that are partly or fully funded by the Commonwealth or State governments.

To qualify for Concession Fares, an Australian Pensioner Concession or Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards must be presented at the time of booking, must be valid at the time of travel and must be carried at all times during travel. Not all sectors are included in arrangements for the funding of concessions. Funding for concessions may be withdrawn subsequent to the printing of this document and any prices quoted may therefore change. Concession fares are subject to availability and are not available on all services. For full terms & conditions contact Holidays of Australia. E&OE - TTA237981 HA5386

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Escorted Rail, Coach & Air Tours NEW 2016 TOURS

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

in Melbourne, Soveriegn Hill & Hanging Rock

5 days $2,199* Tasmania *Per person twin share Single supp $500

The Great Escape

Tour Date:

7th March 2016

8 Days $2,690* *Per person twin share.

Single supp $480

• Includes return flights from Brisbane • Accommodation & meals • Interesting day tours to Hobart, Richmond, Port Arthur, Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Queenstown, Gordon River Fully Hosted with Excellent Accommodation and all meals included Flights Ex Brisbane to Melbourne Return VIP Edinburgh Military Tattoo Gold Seating and Show Tour Highlights:Tall Ships, Old Melbourne Gaol, Puffing Billy, Sovereign Hill, Southern Cross Laser Show, Picnic at Hanging Rock and much more.

FILLING FAST Tour Date: 13th Feb 2016

Gulflander & Savannahlander 10 Days $1,990*

Adventure Tour

*Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare. Single supp $500

• Acommodation in Cairns, Georgetown, Karumba, Cobbold Gorge, Undara.

• Meals and transfers • Fully escorted • Coach touring in comfort • Gulflander train from Normanton to Croydon • Savannahlander train from Forsayth to Cairns • Cobbold Gorge Cruise, Sunset Beachfront BBQ Gulf of Carpenteria • Georgetown Terrestrial Centre and Bush Brekky at Ringers Camp.

• Undara Lava Tubes, Atherton, Kuranda and much much more !!!!!!!

Longreach & Winton • Accommodation in Longreach • Meals • Sunset Cruise on Thomson River with dinner at the “waterhole” & Larrikin & Legends Show.

• Stockman’s Hall of Fame

NEW TOUR Tour dates 7th May & 30th July 2016

7 Days $1089*

*Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $320

• Qantas Museum & Tour of 747 • Winton, Waltzing Matilda, Age of Dinosaurs Tour dates • Strathmore Station April - October • Harry Redford Tent Show 2016 • Helpful fun Tour Host

Cruise, Sarah Island, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Pearn’s Steamworld, North West Coast, Launceston,Tamar Valley and River Cruise, Wall in the Wilderness and more • Friendly Tour Host experienced Coach Captain

The Indian Pacific 8 Days Gold Service From $3,949* Sydney to Perth *(Senior Pension / CSHC fare, twin share)

• Includes Return Flights from Brisbane, 4 Days Gold Class on The Indian Pacific • 2 nights Sydney & 2 nights Perth • Delicious meals (& Beverages while traveling on The Indian Pacific) • Off train tours included • City Sights Tours in both Sydney & Perth • Sydney Harbour luncheon Cruise

• Meals on tour • Gorgeous Green Island • Paronella Park, Innisfail, Scenic Cassowary Coast • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Skyrail, Kuranda, Mareeba to Jaques Coffee Plantation • Helpful fun tour host

Tour dates: April - October 2016

Cairns & Townsville 8 Days $1,089* *Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Discovery Single supp $290 • Accommodation at Cairns & Townsville • All meals • Skyrail, Kuranda Village & Jaques Coffee Plantation • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Cruise • Innisfail, Paronella Park & Cassowary Coast • Magnetic Island Day Tour • Castle Hill,The Strand & Museum of Tropical North Qld • Helpful fun tour host

Tour dates: April - October 2016

Both couples & singles welcome! * All tours subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances.

Includes travel time.

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Tour dates: 30th May

7 Days Grand Adventure From $3,920* Gold Service *(Senior Pension /CSHC fare, twin share) • Includes Return Flights from Brisbane, 3 Days Gold Service on The Ghan, • 2 nights Darwin & 2 nights Adelaide • Delicious meals (& Beverages while traveling on The Ghan) • Stay in Darwin with City Sights Darwin Tour • 3 Days on the Ghan with all off train tours, meals & beverages included in Gold Service • Tour Adelaide, visit Handorf & Barossa Valley • As with all our tours a helpful fun tour host will travel with group

Cairns, Daintree & 8 Days $1048* Cowboys, Caves twin share plus applicable & Castles Cassowary Coast *Per person rail fare. Single supp $290 • Accommodation at 4 star Cairns Queenslander

• Sydney Tower including delicious buffet luncheon in revolving restaurant with stunning views • Swan River Cruise,Tram Tour of Fremantle • Perth Mint Tour • Helpful, fun tour host will travel with group

Tour dates: 3rd Oct, 10th Oct & 24th Oct 2016

11 Days $2,190* *Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $490

• Staying Townsville, Charters Towers, Undara & Cairns • Meals • Charters Towers, Miners Cottage, Ghosts of Gold Tour • Undara Lava Tubes guided tour then a bush breakfast in the Ringers Camp • Savannahlander tour from Mt Surprise – Cairns • Cairns City Sights & Skyrail experience • Daintree River Cruise, Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas Tour • Paronella Park – Castle in the Wilderness • Cassowary Coast • Gorgeous Green Island with glass bottom boat & coral and reef tour • Friendly & helpful tour host Tour dates: 31st May 2016 6th September 2016

Call 1300 722 661

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escorted ESCAPES

Enjoy your holiday knowing you have an expert with you every step of the way.

INCLUDES ALL RETURN AIRFARES PLUS DOOR TO DOOR BRISBANE AIRPORT TRANSFERS. CALL US FOR DETAILS.*

SCANDINAVIA & THE BALTICS

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Departs Brisbane: 9 June 2016

Departs Brisbane: 14 September 2016

Highlights 9 day tour of Norway including Oslo, Lillehammer and Bergen, day cruises on 3 of the spectacular Norwegian Fjords, 13 day Baltic Sea cruise on the Celebrity Silhouette from Stockholm to Amsterdam visiting Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Warnemunde and Copenhagen. Plus all meals on the cruise. Plus 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners.

Highlights 15 night coach tour of Spain. Starting and ending in Madrid, your magical journey takes you to the Cantabrian region, then onto Barcelona and Valencia. Travel through the Mora Pass to Granada and stay 2 nights in Costa Del Sol, travel to Seville for 2 nights, then onto Cordoba before returning to Madrid.

Plus 15 breakfasts and 8 dinners.

from

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NIAGARA TO NEW YORK

from

$6850* Solo traveller $7950*

DISCOVER MOROCCO 18 DAYS

25 DAYS

Departs Brisbane: 23 September 2016

Departs Brisbane: 13 October 2016

Highlights 10 day coach tour to the historic cities of eastern Canada, including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottowa, Montreal and Quebec City. 10-night cruise on the Caribbean Princess from Quebec to New York, 3 nights in New York with hop-on hop-off sightseeing passes and a farewell group dinner in New York. Plus breakfast daily, 12 lunches and 15 dinners.

Highlights 14 day private tour exploring the wonders of Morocco. Starting in Rabat travel through to Meknes and Chefchaouen. 2 nights in Fes experiencing the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco continuing onto Midelt, Merzouga Desert Camp and Todra. Travel on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Road of 1000 Kasbahsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Ait Benhaddou, experience the picturesque Essaouira for 2 nights and final 2 nights in Marrakesh before flying home. Plus 14 breakfasts and 6 dinners.

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12 Months Interest Free: ^Terms and conditions apply. 12 months interest free provided by applying for the Lombard 55 Visa Card and is only available to approved applicants, it is subject to further terms and conditions contained in the Lombard Visa Card Account Conditions of Use and Lombard Visa Card Product Schedule. An application fee $60, monthly account fees $2.90 and other fees and charges are payable. The Lombard Visa Card is a credit facility provided by Lombard Finance Pty Limited (ABN 31 099 651 877) (Australian Credit License Number 247 415). Offer ends 31 Dec 15. *Travel restrictions & conditions apply. Please ask us for further details. Prices are correct as at 1 Oct 15 & are subject to change. Quoted prices are on sale until 8 weeks prior to each departure date or until sold out prior. Prices are per person twin share and are subject to availability. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies, government charges and other applicable fees. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store. Photos are indicative of geographic location of holiday, not necessarily indicative of holiday. #Applies to Best of Spain only. Scandinavia and the Baltics: Cruise is based on Cat 11 inside twin share cabin. Niagara to New York: Quebec cruise is based on Cat IF inside twin share cabin. Visas are the responsibility of the person travelling. Playford Travel Pty Ltd t/as Escape Travel Caloundra License number 3145713 (ABN 52 332 431 024).

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ADVERTORIAL

Beefy's pie judged the best gluten-free in Australia SUNSHINE Coast Beefy’s Pies have taken out the award in the best glutenfree category at the national Great Aussie Pie Competition at the Fine Food Festival last month.

Owner of the family-run Beefy’s Pies, Mark Hobbs travelled to Sydney to enter the gluten-free Signature Steak Pie (winner), glutenfree Gourmet Sausage Roll (silver award) and Signature Steak Pie (gold award) in the competition that attracted more than 1500 entries from bakers across the country.

“We are over the moon to be named the best glutenfree pie in Australia,” Mr Hobbs said.

“I think we won as glutenfree pastry usually does not taste very good or even look remotely like pastry.

“I believe we have created a gluten-free pastry that eats and tastes very close to the normal pastry, that you won’t believe it’s glutenfree.”

The recognition is great news for those living with coeliac disease, a condition that affects approximately one in 70 Australians of all ages, both male and female.

Studies have shown one third of new patients are diagnosed over the age of 65.

For people suffering with the disease, eating common foods with gluten such as pasta, bread and pastry will make them feel uncomfortable and sick.

Mr Hobbs said he was inspired to launch a glutenfree pie range for his son Michael, who was diagnosed with coeliac disease when he was three.

Now 14, Michael can enjoy a Beefy’s pie.

“Another quality to these pies is they are fully endorsed by Coeliac Australia,” Mr Hobbs said.

“The pie has become very popular with our customers as we offer an alternative to those who can’t eat or choose not to eat gluten.”

Beefy’s Pies have eight stores in south-east Queensland, including Aussie World, Glass House Mountains and Buderim on the Sunshine Coast.

Their menu includes something for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or anywhere in between. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

Robin's Roses - Project Linus Quilt Open Day IN 2002, Robin Wilkins invited a group of ladies to make quilts for seriously ill children under the banner of Project Linus.

The group later became known as Robin’s Roses and has been supplying the Royal Children’s Hospital (now Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital) in Brisbane with an average of 300 quilts a year and also an average of 100 quilts a year to the Gympie Hospital Chemotherapy Ward.

Our group of 23 ladies meets every Monday at Cooinda Aged Care Home to plan and co-ordinate the distribution of fabrics and other supplies, enabling ladies to create their quilts at home.

Our aim is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children and adults who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need, through the gift of a new, homemade quilt lovingly created by our ladies.

Robin’s Roses quilts are machine washable cotton in child and adult-friendly colours and can be any size or pattern. To help, you can support our fund-raising activities and donate cotton material to be used

DEDICATED: Robin Wilkins, the founder of Robin's Roses.

in quilts. To find out more contact: Robin Wilkins on 5482 5026 or Rita Perissinotto on 5483 8972.

Quilt Open Day - Come along to see the latest quilts being delivered to the Lady

Cilento Children’s Hospital for the comfort of seriously ill children on Saturday October 31, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Jean Beattie Hall, Cooinda Aged Care Home, Cooinda St, Gym-

pie.

Quilts on display will include Linus Quilts as well as Adult Quilts for the Chemotherapy Ward Gympie, handmade crafts and gift stall, lucky door prize and

quilt raffle. The $5 admission includes morning and/ or afternoon tea. Inquiries: Gail Whittaker 0412 781 209 or Rita Perissinotto 5483 8972.

Bromeliad Society set to hold its Monster Sale

GREAT SELECTION: A huge variety of bromeliads will be on offer.

Bundaberg Mature Women BUNDABERG Mature Women meet at Bundaberg Bowls Club, opposite the Courthouse in Quay St, on the first, second, third and fifth Wednesday of the month from 9:30 until midday. If you are over 40, come and enjoy (for $3) an informal and friendly morning of information

(guest speakers), morning tea, socialisation and fun.

On each fourth Wednesday of the month we have a different social outing which can be a bus trip or meeting somewhere for morning tea. We keep all costs as low as possible.

Contact Anne Hofmann on 4155 9054 or 0403 075 083

email hofmann47@bigpond.com or Tracey Heard on 0429 544 882 email heard1945@gmail.com or visit our website www.bundabergmaturewomen.websyte.com.au or Facebook www.facebook.com/ BMW.Bundaberg

THE Fraser Coast Bromeliad Society is holding its annual Monster Sale on Saturday, November 7, from 8am–4pm and Sunday, November 8, from 8am–2pm at 376 Honeyeater Dr, Walligan (Hervey Bay).

With more than 15 sellers there will be a wide range of genera and many hundreds of plants to choose from.

There will be bromeliads for all areas of your garden from full shade to full sun.

There will also be pineapples for sale and vintage and hot rod cars on display.

For more details please phone president Debbie Kruger on 4128 6026.

2016 Australia Day grants applications are now open FRASER Coast Regional Council invites interested local community groups and organisations to get involved in celebrating Australia Day 2016.

Sponsorship of up to $1500 per event is available for community groups and or-

ganisations to plan and host an Australia Day community event.

Applications are now open and close on Friday, November 27.

For guidelines and application form, visit www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants.

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There are various locations across the region including a new GP facility at Maryborough.

There is no after hours, on call or week-end work and flexible working hours to suit family and life style can be negotiated.

There is an attractive remuneration package including the ability to salary sacrifice.

Contract John Quinn on 07 49392089 for further details.

Hospitality, Tourism & Travel

Catalogue delivery rounds Available for midweek Immediate start in selected Areas on an independent Contracting basis.

Trades & Services

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Bungara Independent School will begin operations in 2016. It will cater for educationally disconnected 12-13 year old boys from the Bundaberg District utilising an alternative activity based curriculum.

Experienced teachers interested in full or part time work, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting the above challenges are invited to send resumes to: Attention Dave Wilkinson, The Salvation Army Tom Quinn Community Centre, PO Box 155, Bundaberg 4670.

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Mixed Probus Club of Hervey Bay active THE Mixed Probus Club of Hervey Bay meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9am in the Masonic Hall in Watson St, Pialba. The last meeting was held on Thursday, October 22, and the speaker Liane Mills from the ZPac Theatre.

Liane is a vibrant speaker and talented actress and was the highlight of the meeting. She talked talk about the workings of Z-Pac and about upcoming shows.

On your first visit you will receive a free morning tea and be greeted by the friendly members of the club. Come along and hear about the great trips and tours we have planned.

Digital imaging workshop THE Maryborough Library will host a free digital imaging workshop on Friday, November 6, for those interested in preserving local history collections.

The workshop will focus on using new media and cover topics including: how to preserve collections through digital imaging; historypin – a shared community website for history; and using the internet to supplement historical research.

Participants are encouraged to bring along personal collections they may have at home and would like to loan to the library to share with the community.

The digital imaging workshop will be held from 10am. For more information or to book, please phone 4190 5788.

Gympie VIEW Club outing Members in visit to Redcliffe

MEMBERS of the Gympie VIEW Club got away from it all on a trip to Redcliffe recently.

The club holds an annual bus trip away, but this year was a little different. By car-pooling, the costs were kept down and the ladies had more shopping money.

First stop was beautiful Bribie Island, for a luncheon cruise of the Pummerstone Passage on board the Ferryman boat.

The weather could not have been better as they enjoyed the stunning scenery, a very informative commentary, and delicious lunch featuring local prawns. Then it was all aboard for Redcliffe.

Having checked into their seafront motel at Margate, it was time for a walk along the beach to take in the glorious outlook, and happy hour by the pool. Some engaged in more happy than walking, but they had loads of laughs and reminiscences about the cruise.

Dinner was takeaway, eaten in PJs in bed. Just shows, even “old girls” can chill out. Things got pretty hilarious playing ‘memory games’– their average age is 70 (and there was a full moon).

The following day VIEW club members watched the sun rise over the sea – thanks to our very early-rising president Elsie. After breakfast at a delightful cafe overlooking Redcliffe pier, the day was spent sightseeing and shopping around this lovely seaside location.

A highlight of the day was a visit to the Bee Gees Memorial Walk.

Some of the ladies are great Bee Gees fans and made sure they had their photos taken with the lifelike statues of the famous singers.

A magnificent storm blew up that afternoon and gave the ladies a spectacular light-show over the

HIGHLIGHT: Elsie Matthews at the Bee Gees Tribute Walk.

ocean. Undeterred by the downpour, the ladies retired to the motel restaurant for dinner and good company.

Their journey home was via Strawberry Fields, near the Ettamogah Pub, for morning tea;

although everyone favoured a delicious strawberry ice-cream instead of tea. So after more reminiscing, laughter and eating, armed with purchased fresh strawberries, they set off for home.

The ladies had a wonderful trip away. It’s amazing how just a few days away in such good company can recharge the batteries. And of course, there will be many happy memories to discuss until their next trip.

Tin Can Bay Craft Club THE Tin Can Bay Craft Club had a busy time recently with members generously making items for the local Ambulance Flower Show on October 3.

An unbelievable $1400 was raised by the club for this worthy cause, which is a great effort by all concerned.

President Michelle Parker was overwhelmed by the support in making the goods and also in supporting her on the day.

Workshops held over the past few weeks have been the doily bags with Irene Horley, which have to be seen to be believed.

On October 8, Tina Guy held a Hanky Danish Hemstitch and dragon fly design class, which proved most popular, and on October 15 and 22, Michelle Parker held a decoupage class that many had been looking forward to for months.

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Tin Can Bay Craft Club at a recent morning tea in the park, with 93 years young Irene Lewis, with daughter Carole Lehmann chatting to Judy Larson and Heather Emery. Irene hasn’t been well over the past few months and she is wished all the best.

October 29 was not only to be the Sell Swap and Buy day, but

to get ready for Melbourne Cup Day, Michelle asked members

to get dressed up in their finery and fascinators, for a fun day of horse racing and games.

November is going to be busy also with a trip to the Maryborough Craft Show and a side trip to Hervey Bay and possibly the Rustic Emu. This has always been a great day out and hopefully will again be.

The craft AGM will be on November 19 and hopefully there are members willing to take on the various positions to keep this wonderful club going in the right direction.

The club is holding its Christmas break-up on December 10, so members keep this date free.

The club meets at Cooloola Coast Community Complex on Thursdays, 9am to 12 noon.

For more information, contact President Michelle Parker on 5488 0981. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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Our ages range from 60 to nearly 90. We are led by our musical director Ella Hawkins, an 86-yearold Welsh lady, and her husband Ron, 88, accompanies the choir with his base.

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tor and for many years conducted and sang in the Ladies Welsh Choir in Brisbane. Recently she received an award from the Celtic Society for services to the Celtic community.

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Village Connection entertains at many venues.

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Ella is an accomplished pianist, guitarist (and other instruments), she is also a very talented elocutionist and has won many awards over the years (our own Pam Ayers) the first being when she was seven-years-old. She won a skipping rope and tickets to the movies.

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Di’s display, which didn’t have the Star Wars theme as its accompaniment, wasn’t the one that started at 7pm (which featured the Indiana Jones theme). The display attended by Bri, which wasn’t the one with the Superman theme, wasn’t the first to start (which began at 6.30pm). Guy attended the last display to begin (at 7.30pm).

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Recently, she recited at a concert we gave and once again was presented with a skipping rope and movie tickets.

The choir is very fortunate to have such a talented lady leading it.

If you would like us to entertain at your venue please contact Julie Turner on 4194 2293 or Betty Terrell on 4124 5383.

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Gympie National Seniors day trip

The whole group on the stairs at QIMR.

ON TUESDAY, October 6, 28 National Seniors departed Gympie for Brisbane to attend the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Centre.

They enjoyed morning tea before hearing Professor Sanjoy Paul give a comprehensive and informative

talk on diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

He introduced his associates, explaining what each one did in the research team.

Then the group split in two – some toured the dementia/Alzheimer’s lab, while the others visited the lab re-

The Misting Gardens were so unusual. Dick Parker, Marion Manthey and Jan Treasure explored them.

searching brain cancer.

This lab talk was given by Brett Stringer, who explained that brain cancer was only 1% of cancers and how hard it was to get finance for research into this dreadful cancer which usually became fatal within 12 months of diagnosis.

Peace of mind at a great price

This tour was a real eyeopener and these wonderful people should be commended for their dedication to research.

After presenting a donation to Margaret Tidey for the centre, they departed for the Roma St Parklands

for a picnic lunch provided

by Roundabout Tours.

Some explored the beautiful gardens.

The highlight was the wetland section where misting was in progress, which gave this area a different aspect.

The gardens were lovely.

The seniors left about 3.30pm for their trip back to Gympie, after a day of fun and friendship.

They sincerely thank Clive and Kathy for their efforts in making the day possible.

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