The Banksia Bullerin December 2017

BANKSIA BULLETIN Edition 290

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December 2017

#HARVEST2017

TOP: Parked up waiting for the storm to pass (Lisa Powell).

BOTTOM L-R: In a good paddock (Deanna Hathaway). Delivering lunches with the paddock princess (Jen Green). Catching a quiet moment in the wide open spaces (Jo Hayes).

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS IN QUAIRADING

Contact Name

Phone

Bel Canto Choir Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9.30am @ CRC

Mary Stacey

9645 5226

Carpark Markets 3rd Saturday every second month - March, May, July, Sept, Nov

Jan Cockburn Campbell

9646 6054

Catholic Ladies Guild See Church pages for dates each month.

Leonie Boyle

9645 1513

Community Car & Driver Available for transport to medical appointments

Joan Bartlett

9645 1015

Creative Arts Society Thursdays @ CRC Art Space 10.00am - 4.00pm

Teresa Goodgame

9645 0202

CWA Second Hand Shop Saturday mornings

Elaine Johnson

9645 1402

HACC - Centre Based Day Care 2nd & 4th Thursday Outings

Phil Nonmus

9645 2222

Betty’s Op Shop Open every Thursday morning at Lot 83 Heal Street

Betty Hudson

0407 600 139

Nature Reserve Walks 15th of April - October 10.00 am @ Reserve

Rowlie Mellor

9645 1439

Photo Club Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm @ CRC

Peter West

0427 454 204

Pilates Thursday 5.30pm

Janet Barton

0459 704 360

Playgroup Monday 9.00am - 10.30am @ Old Kindy Building on Murphy Street

Renee Anderson

9645 5228

QARRAS (Quairading Aged Retired Residents and Seniors) 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval

Shirley Stacey

9645 1348

Quilters of Quairading Sewing Group Monday 12.30pm @ CRC

Pip Hall

9645 1213

St John Ambulance 1st & last Thursday - Training 7.30 - 9.30pm

Sacha Langsford

9645 7033

Tourist & Tidy Town Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10.00am @ Old Railway Station

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Toy Library Housed at CRC

Emma Wilson

9045 2075

UC Ladies Guild Meet first Friday of every second month.

Lorna Atkins

0427 449 439

Vintage Club Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10.00am

Neil Marrett

9645 0831

Volunteer Fire & Rescue 2nd Wednesday 7.00pm

Peter Hudson

9645 1389

Stay Active - Seniors Fitness Group Thursday 9.30am @ Town Hall

Youth Centre Tuesday’s and Wednesday's after school FOR MORE PLEASE SEE THE QUAIRADING WEBSITE www.quairading.wa.gov.au

Danny Marzocchi

The Banksia Bulletin is published by the Quairading Community Resource Centre Inc. (QCRC). The QCRC reserves the right not to publish or republish any content without providing reasons or explanations. The QCRC also reserves the right to edit all content at their sole discretion. While the QCRC makes every effort to ensure integrity and accuracy in the content it publishes, mistakes can be made and the QCRC apologises for this, but takes no responsibility for the repercussions of these errors. Deadlines are strict as the QCRC is limited to a certain number of pages the printer can handle. Late submissions may be included at the Editor’s discretion.

The views expressed are not necessarily those of the QCRC, Banksia Bulletin, Editor, Volunteers or the Staff of the QCRC. Any

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FROM THE EDITOR I am very much enjoying the vibe of Quairading right now. We’re in that final sprint of the marathon that has been 2017. Everyone’s (somewhat) happily going hell for leather; getting crops off, starting work on resolutions made about this time last year, crossing jobs off lists that have probably been there a bit too long and some fantastic people are even getting organised for (grinches stop reading now…) Christmas!

We’ve got a pretty full calendar this month at the CRC with a range of events and workshops to round out the year. And by “month” it seems we mean “week”. This is going to be fun!

Employability Workshop: Cuppa with a Copper: Business After Hours: Facebook for Oldies*: Movie Arvo:

Tuesday 5th December (writing resumes and applying for jobs) Wednesday 6th December (free cuppas and chatting to the local cop) Wednesday 6th December (networking drinks for biz people) Thursday 7th December (it’s not that scary!)

Wednesday 13th December (kicking back with a good Christmas flick)

*I trust that no-one has taken offence to our use of the term ‘oldies’, it’s of course meant in the most endearing and respectful way possible!

We’ve had a big few weeks lately pulling together a bunch of grant funding applications which will (hopefully) help our little piggy bank for some of next year’s events and initiatives. If you’re one of those fantastically organised people who are running a 2018 diary already (or are like me and use a financial year diary to avoid that daunting task each December) here’s some MORE dates to save: Thursday 8th March: Women’s Business (seminar on all things business and personal finance and lunch, oh and wine) Sunday 18th March: Tour de Quairading 2.0 (riding bikes, answering questions, eating sausage sizzles) In this Banksia Bulletin, we’ve included the report prepared by Anna from CreativeIQ from our Thrive to Survive community chat held on Monday 30th October—have a read! I’m definitely still processing and planning where to from here (but not without plans altogether), so feel free to share your post-event thoughts and advice. Email, call or pop into the CRC for a chat.

We’ll be publishing one more Banksia Bulletin this year. Get your Christmas wishes, holiday opening hours, party invitations and advertisements (and any other content) in by 12pm on Tuesday 19th December, then pick up a copy from 2pm on Thursday 21st December.

Keep on truckin’.

Jill Hayes Coordinator, Quairading CRC Editor, Banksia Bulletin

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1 Parker Street Quairading WA 6383 PHONE: (08) 9645 0096 FAX: (08) 9645 0098 EMAIL: quairading@crc.net.au WEBSITE: www.quairading.crc.net.au FACEBOOK: /quairadingcrc

COMMUNITY NOTICES OUT & ABOUT DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MEDICATION?: Please remember to ensure you have up to date scripts and enough medication to see you through the Christmas/ New Year Holidays. Please contact the Doctor’s surgery for an appointment to renew your prescriptions.

CURTAIN RAISERS: Please return costumes to the HACC office/costume room ASAP. I’m going to finish packing away on Tuesday Dec 5. Thanks, Mary.

QARRAS: Monday December 11th end of year wind up luncheon at the hotel.

BANKSIA BULLETIN: The Quairading CRC will be publishing a Christmas BB (deadline Tuesday 19th December at 12 noon). Feel free to submit your Christmas messages anytime now for the Christmas edition.

BETTY’S OP-SHOP: We will be closed for Christmas from 28th December until 4th January. Reopening on Thursday 11th January.

TOODYAY BALLET SCHOOL: Is pleased to present its 23rd Annual Recital on Sunday 3rd December at 9:30am at Swan Park Theatre, Gray Drive, Midvale.

Tickets available from https://www.trybooking.com/ TCGU or go to www.trybooking.com and search ‘Toodyay’. Door sales also likely available. Adults $35, Children 14yrs and under $25. Come along and enjoy a morning of ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and acrobatics! You are sure to be amazed by the talented students who come from all parts of the Wheatbelt, including Quairading. All welcome! Any questions please call Kathy Hart, Business Manager Ph: 0417 090 426 QUAIRADING PLAYGROUP: December 4th will be our AGM + graduating kids (Kody, Max, Ari & Charli) decorate their graduation gifts (library bags).

December 11th-Playgroup Wind up. Non playgroup members welcome to attend for $5 for a small gift for your child. Please get in touch with Emma Wilson or Renee Anderson if you would like more information.

“MEMORIES OF QUAIRADING SHIRE” FACEBOOK GROUP: If you are on Facebook come and join the group so you can see the many posts about Quairading’s history. It is a closed group so you will need to search “Memories of Quairading Shire” and then apply to join. This will be a live archive. Please join us with photos, news clippings, etc. Enjoy the Journey. Any queries Letty Mills 0429 454 235 or Sue Anderson 9645 1661.

PIANO LESSONS FOR 2018: We are currently in the process of obtaining a piano teacher for Quairading in 4 Banksia Bulletin December 2017

2018. If you would like your child to learn piano please text Kylie Squiers on 0400 766 269 so I can add your child to the list. Teacher will be advertised a soon as it is confirmed. Piano lessons are recommended to any child 6 years of age and older.

LANGSFORD'S SEND OFF - SAVE THE DATE: for Sunday 17th December from 5:00pm. To come along and have a drink and chat with the Chad and Sacha and their four wonderful kids before they travel down to the coast in 2018.

RED CARD FOX SHOOT: The Quairading LCDC is organising a Red Card Fox Shoot for 16th, 17th February 2018. Please register your teams with Rowlie Mellor, 9645 1439 or rowlie@wn.com.au. There will be an LCDC sponsored breakfast on Sunday 18th February at the Community building.

QUAIRADING GARDEN & GIFTS: In store now Fairy Houses and Fairies. Gift lines, pots and hanging baskets. Plenty of plants. ‘Name the Flower” competition; come in store and name the mystery flower (common name is fine). First correct entry from the barrel wins a gift voucher. Drawn Saturday 2nd December.

RSM: Will be open on Fridays until 1st December. Any queries please call 9063 2154.

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT GOLDEN GRAIN CAFÉ: Buffet Dinner of assorted meals and sweets. $25 dine in (all you can eat!) or $13 take away. Every Friday night from 5:30pm. Bookings essential, call 9645 1440.

PHOTO CLUB CALENDARS: 2018 ‘Quairading From Above’ Calendars are now available for sale at the CRC, $15 each. These calendars feature some stunning aerial photography and would make wonderful Christmas presents!

SPORTING EQUIPMENT: Do you have any old basketballs, cricket sets, footballs or other sporting equipment that you would like to donate to the Quairading Youth Centre? Also any old scooters would be great. I can pick up from you. Call Danny on 9645 1939.

MEETINGS VINTAGE CLUB: The Quairading Vintage Club’s next meeting will be held on December 9th at 6:30pm at the Quairading Hotel. Please advise the Secretary if you are attending the dinner by phoning 9645 0831 AG SOCIETY AGM: Monday 11th December 7pm at the Quairading CRC. New members most welcome to come along and think about joining the committee. We’ve got a big few years ahead as we gear up for our 100th Ag Show! Agenda items and apologies must be emailed

by Sunday 10th to quairadingagshow@outlook.com

I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their condolences, cards and phone calls, which I received on the passing of my sister, Barbara. Thank you all.

Elaine Hadlow

Neil and Mary would like to thank the community for their kind words of sympathy, cards and phone calls on the recent loss of our mom, Button Edmands.

A huge thank you to all the kind and caring people who donated to Brittany’s “Chook’s Champs” in the MSWA Ocean Ride, raising funds and awareness of the terrible motor neuron disease. A total in excess of $6,300 was raised thank to you all. Very proud of them all completing the 50 and 30km rides—a few tired bodies!

Thank you. Val Hayes.

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SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE Harvest is upon us and the race is on again, Got to get the headers out and gather in the grain.

Got to keep the pace up, the road trains in top gear, It’s a crazy, hectic, hell for leather, stressful time of year.

Everything is flat out from the farmhouse to the sheds.

Answering the two way, taking phone calls, making beds.

Cooking meals, drying grain, kids home off the bus.

Moving gear from paddocks with a minimum of fuss.

Harvest is a time to push, to drive the horse power home.

To work long days, and sleep short nights, feel knackered to the bone.

Two weeks down, stress levels high, the team show signs of strain.

The chaser driver hangs on in, with secret hopes of rain.

But harvest stops for no man, and the drive does not subside.

The record year upon us at the forefront of our minds.

Run the lunch out, wash the clothes, Fix the bust hydraulic hose.

Ring the truckie, feed the chooks, Update the BAS and office books.

Shift the silo, move the bin, Which ute was the grease gun in?

Check the bearings, order fuel, Where's the mobile set of tools?

Note grain prices, load the truck, Where's he got the chaser stuck?!

Change the tyre, switch to Mace, Can we keep up at this pace?

Test the sample, take the grain, To CBH then back again.

Pick up parts, drive to town...

AND NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO STOP, SLOW DOWN Leave speed behind you when you put your vehicle on the road.

Rebel against the rush and put yourself in back off mode.

Make your car your sanctuary, and shut the door on speed.

And from fast-paced harvest pressure let yourself recede.

Let's get through this season, a community together.

Avoid the pain road trauma leaves, the scars that last forever.

Stuck behind a road train? Don't struggle to get past.

When all those tiny seconds saved could end up as your last.

If you're choked with gravel dust, stress rising deep inside.

Back off, breathe deep, and tell yourself Slow down, enjoy the ride.

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TAGGED AROUND TOWN Use the hashtag #quairading on Instagram and we’ll feature the best snaps here every month!

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SHIRE OF QUAIRADING General Practitioners Dr Adenola Adeleye MBCHB, MPH, FRACGP Dr JOSEPH Ogunleye MBCHB, FRACGP Practice Manager Debra Stacey JP Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN Reception Staff Sam Brown, Tarryn Lear, Sacha Langsford Surgery 19 Harris Street PO Box 125 QUAIRADING WA 6383 Telephone: (08) 9645 1210 Fax: (08) 9645 1066

MEDICAL PRACTICE NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE SURGERY. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CIGARETTE DOWN THE WALKWAY AS THIS IS PART OF THE GROUNDS AND THEREFORE ALSO A NON SMOKING AREA.

The Staff of the Quairading Medical Practice would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy 2018

PRACTICE HOURS MON 8:00am—11:30am 12:30pm—5:00pm TUE, WED, THURS 8:00am—12.30pm 1.30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:00am—12.00pm Please note these are the opening hours of the Medical Practice and do not reflect appointment availability.

VISITING PROFESSIONALS  Female GP Dr Ellie Brusasco  Diabetes Educator  Dietitian Laura Nairn  Podiatrist Deb Schoen  Clinical Psychologist Carol Deppe OTHER SERVICES OFFERED Health Assessments Skin Checks Flu Clinics Immunisations/Vaccinations Diabetes Management Pathology Preventative Medicine Chronic Illness Care Plans Occupational Therapy by referral Antenatal Care Physiotherapist by referral Health Checks/Medical Reports Nursing Home Visits to Qdg Hospital PATS—Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications Home visits when deemed safe and necessary by the GP.

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE The surgery will close for Christmas from 12 midday on Friday 22 nd December and re-open on Wednesday 27th December at 08:00am with Doctor attending from 12:30pm.

NEW YEAR CLOSURE The surgery will close for New Year from 12 midday on Friday 29 th December and re-open on Tuesday 2nd January, 2018 with Doctor attending from 12:30pm.

FOR ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000 WELCOME DR OLUMUYIWA JEGEDE (Dr Olu – pronounced Oolu) Dr Olu has commenced at our Practice as a relief GP for both Dr Ade and Dr Joseph. Dr Olu is a colleague of Dr Ade and Dr Joseph and we are working towards having Dr Olu attend on a permanent basis allowing our Doctors to work a three week rotation.

REAR PARKING If you have mobility problems, please let reception know at time of booking your appointment and we will ensure the rear parking bay is available. If this is an ongoing requirement, we will add a prompt notice to your record and our system will automatically remind us that you will be using rear parking each time you book an appointment.

It is very important that you DO NOT drive down the pedestrian walkway to the front of the Practice. This is strictly for pedestrians and not vehicles. The driveway to the Doctor’s garage must also be left clear allowing a quick exit in the event of an emergency.

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ENJOY OUR PRACTICE NEWSLETTER BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DECISIONS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE SHOULD BE MADE IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ACTING ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION.

Quairading Medical Practice cont…

Meningococcal Vaccine Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain, and occasionally of other sites, such as the throat or large joints.

The incidence of the disease has decreased significantly in WA – down from a peak of 86 cases in 2000 to a low of 16 cases in 2013 – but now appears to be increasing again due to the emergence of new virulent strains of serogroup W, and to a lesser extend serogroup Y, meningococcal bacteria.

As a result of the increase in serogroup W disease in WA over the past three years, a funded state-wide meningococcal ACWY vaccination program for adolescents aged 15 to 19 years commenced this year, and most of those eligible are receiving vaccine at school during the third term. Eligible teenagers who are no longer at school can currently receive the vaccine at community health clinics and some university student health centres. The vaccine is also available at the Quairading Medical Practice.

THE VACCINE IS ONLY FREE THIS YEAR FOR THE AGE GROUP OF 15-19.

FROM 2018 ONLY YEAR 10 STUDENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE.

VISITING PROFESSIONALS CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER, 2017 & JANUARY, 2018 Please contact the Surgery on 9645 1210 for further information and appointments

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday

11th December 12th December 13th December 14th December 19th December 20th December 23rd January 24th January

Deb Schoen Deb Schoen Laura Nairn Carol Deppe Dr Ellie Brusasco Dr Ellie Brusasco Deb Schoen Deb Schoen

Podiatrist Podiatrist Dietitian Clinical Psychologist Lady Doctor Lady Doctor Podiatrist Podiatrist

CAUTION OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

A cocktail of excitement, stress, tiredness and alcohol can create unexpected hazards in the home at Christmas.

Did you know that more than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the festive period.

1. Hospitals reported 4 broken arms last year after cracker pulling accidents.

2. Three people die each year testing if a 9v battery works on their tongue.

3. Five people were injured last year in accidents involving out of control Scalextric cars.

4. Eight people cracked their skull in 1997 after falling asleep while throwing up into the toilet.

5. Eighteen people had serious burns in 1998 trying on a new jumper with a lit cigarette in their mouth.

6. Nineteen people have died in the last 3 years believing that Christmas decorations were chocolate.

7. Thirty one people have died since 1996 by watering their Christmas tree while the fairy lights were plugged in.

8. Fifty eight people are injured each year by using sharp knives instead of screwdrivers.

9. One hundred and one people since 1997 have had to have broken parts of plastic toys pulled out of the soles of their feet.

10. One hundred and forty two people were injured in 1998 by not removing all pins from new shirts.

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE? If you have a PROBLEM, CONCERN, QUESTION, IDEA or SUGGESTION, please let me know so I can assist. I can be contacted at the surgery or by mobile on 0428 451 095. Debra Stacey

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BRIDESTOWE LAVENDER Have you finished your Christmas Shopping?

I have some lovely Lavender Products for sale… Facial Spritz, Crème Perfume, Lip Balm, Sweet Dream Sachets, Sleep Balm, Lavender and Rose Room Spray A variety o f Goat Milk and Lavender Soaps, Bobbie Bear Heat Packs, Key Rings and Mugs. Room Diffusers Large and in Trio Packs. Lavender Soy Candles Large and in Trio Packs and much more….

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COMBINED CHURCHES

CHRISTMAS CAROLS SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER AT 7PM AT THE QUAIRADING TOWN HALL THE OFFERING WILL BE GOING TOWARDS THE R.F.D.S A PLATE OF SUPPER WOULD BE APPRECIATED

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Valenti Lawyers will be at the Quairading CRC on Wednesday 13th December 2017 from 10.00 am to 5.00pm to take instructions in relation to estate and succession planning, property and commercial matters.

Any person wishing to obtain advice in any of these matters should contact our Kim Valenti's personal assistant, Nicola Davey, on (08) 9224 6222 to arrange an appointment or feel free to call in on the day.

Please visit our website www.valentilawyers.com.au

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My name is Lindsay Tuckwell and I am a Kondinin Grain Grower. I intend to nominate for the CBH Board position in District 3. I look forward to talking to many growers in the coming months and welcome your call/email to discuss any issues you may like to bring to my notice. I am a strong advocate for CBH to remain a Cooperative. Nominations close on January 2, 2018 and voting papers will be sent out to all growers on 12 January. The poll will close 10am February 19 and then at the conclusion of counting the successful candidate will be announced. I urge every eligible grower to take part in the election as it is important you choose the representative you believe will do the best job.

Regards Lindsay 0427472759 ldtuckwell@westnet.com.au

Dr Andrea Roberts BVMS PO Box 543 MERREDIN WA 6415 Ph:0428212945 ABN23036138418 Pat And Chat Mobile Vet visiting Bruce Rock, Shackleton and Quairading and surrounding areas on:

Thursday 21st December Please ring Andrea for appointments on 0428 212 945

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First Australians conquer NYC marathon Published on Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website, 6 November Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, and Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt AM, have congratulated the latest squad of Indigenous Marathon Foundation runners on conquering the legendary New York City Marathon.

“The Indigenous Marathon Foundation uses running to promote health and build resilience and leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities,” said Minister Scullion.

“I’m proud of the Coalition Government’s support for the Foundation, a $1.3 million investment this year for a range of activities, including Deadly Fun Runs and school-based fitness activities.

“Participants in the annual Indigenous Marathon Project are given just six months to train for the New York City Marathon, so this is a truly remarkable achievement.”

Minister Wyatt said the Department of Health supported the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes to travel to the New York City Marathon.

“I congratulate the 2017 Indigenous Marathon Foundation Squad on their dedication to a milestone event they will remember for the rest of their lives,” said Minister Wyatt.

“Participants in the annual Indigenous Marathon Project become agents of change in their communities, advocating for healthy and active lifestyles.

“Leading by example, they complete a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation and gain first aid qualifications and running coach accreditation, which links them to broader community engagement and fitness projects.”

With support from the Indigenous Advancement Strategy, Deadly Fun Runs are hosted across the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia, providing walking and running events for people of all ages and ability. This year, more than 1130 people have taken part.

Of this group, 125 went on to compete at the Deadly Fun Run Championships under the mentorship of Indigenous Marathon Project graduates.

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(08) 9645 1806

Where has 2017 gone, it is the end of November already !!!!!!

Since our last BB page, it hasn’t stopped at Loosies.

At the end of September, we hosted Helen Stubbings, Australian quilt and fabric designer who is known worldwide. It was such a coup to have her come to Quairading with her Trunk Show and conduct a workshop.

We continued our crazy hectic schedule by taking the shop on the road to Cunderdin. The Cunderdin Quilters hosted a 3-day retreat at the Ag College at the beginning of October. A huge thank you to all the ladies at the retreat and especially to the Cunderdin ladies for organising a fantastic weekend. We have had a couple of weeks off and we are on the road again, this time to Northam for the Avon Valley Quilters Friendship day on the 11th November. From the 24th to 27th we will be on the road again but not taking the shop anywhere, we are all off to Melbourne for the Australian Quilt Market (and Tattoo Expo ;)) This is a ‘fact finding and buying’ trip where we meet quilt and fabric designers, research new techniques for us to show you next year. Well we made it back from Melbourne a little puffed but full of ideas and inspiration for next years projects.

At AQM we were lucky to be in the audience when world renowned American fabric designer, Tula Pink entertained us with her insight into what inspires her with her fabric designs and the designing process.

We will give you a sneak peep at what we are planning for 2018 in next month’s Christmas Banksia Bulletin. As Christmas is around the corner we have some great gift ideas so come on in and have a look.

We will be closing Friday 22nd Dec and re opening on Tuesday 13th February 2018

Till next month, happy stitching!

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GOLD GOLD GOLD! Local Quairading archer has success at The Australian Masters Games.

Noel Stone, who shoots at the local sports club of Wamenusking where he has been shooting for six years was good enough to win three gold medals at the recent Masters Games in north West Tasmania.

The Masters Games is only open to athletes over 30 years old and can enter by nomination, not qualification. Noel's wife Shauna played golf to come middle of the field after finding the fast grass greens unfamiliar but enjoyed the experience.

Noel who shoots a long bow which in fact is made out of "Sandalwood" shot in four events over a five day period between Wynyard , Burnie and Heybridge. They included Target, Field and Clout, which he won the Target and 2 Field competitions, only to come 6th in the Clout,( clout involves shooting an arrow 145 meters into a 15 meter circle.)

Noel is a member of the Bowmen of Melville only to get down there on the odd occasion but spends more time at his local club of Wamenusking.

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SENIORS WEEK COME & TRY GYM DAY Thank you to everyone who came along to our 'Come & Try Gym Day' for Seniors Week 2017!

We had a great turnout of locals, checking out the gym, gaining new info and tips from Frankie from Wheatbelt Exercise Physiology, Elouise from My Healthy Wheatbelt, Lisa from Quairading Gym, our local Practice Nurse Jess and a brief appearance from Candace from Time 2 Shape Up - thank you all for your expertise!

This event was possible thanks to funding from COTA WA, with support from Department of Communities and Lotterywest. We're very much looking forward to delivering another great Seniors Week WA event next year!

Quairading CRC.

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QUAIRADING PUB 43 Heal Street, Quairading Phone: 9645 1929 Email: dutczak@westnet.com.au

Upcoming Events @ the Qpub Saturday 2nd December Live music from 8pm – Ronnie Brown and the Disciples

Friday 8th December Q Pub’s Xmas Party- DJ Karaoke Night from 8pm

Friday 22nd December from 8pm end of year shenanigans with Live band- Strictly Business. Enjoy a last minute catch up with friends and family at the Q! ( Xmas drink specials and giveaways)

Q PUB WILL BE CLOSED OVER THE XMAS BREAK ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: December 24th-26th , re-opening 27th @ 12 noon.

Closed New Year’s day Normal trade every other day.

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# SAVE OUR CRC POSTCARD CAMPAIGN With thanks to Linkwest (our peak body) we're part of a state wide "Postcard Campaign" to help raise awareness of the importance of Community Resource Centres.

We want to spread this awareness across the state and right into the metro area, to the people currently in government making decisions regarding the future funding of the CRC network contracts. Our state's budget has a big hole in it, and lots of great programs and initiatives will be sacrificed over the next few years to fix it - but we don't want that to be us.

You can help by popping into the Quairading CRC and writing on the back of a postcard a reason or two why you think CRCs are an awesome and integral part of regional communities. Pop the postcard in the box at the CRC and we'll do the rest!

Here’s what some locals have already written...

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Firstly let me extend our best wishes to all our farmers. With harvest in full swing we hope you reap the benefits of all the hard work involved in a demanding business that is often reliant on factors out of your control.

The rich and long family history of so many farmers in our community is testament to the resilience of people in your industry.

Every single member of our community helps to mould and shape the identity of our great town, however I firmly believe the men and women who work the land are our backbone. Your efforts help stimulate, drive and maintain so many aspects of our community. We salute you.

New officer arriving soon: As I write this edition I am pleased to announce I am expecting Dave Atkins’ replacement to arrive in the coming weeks. Senior Constable Deb Andrews will bring extensive policing experience in rural Western Australia from towns in the Great Southern, Pilbara and Peel regions. Deb is also a trained Child Interviewer with experience at the WA Police Child Interview Assessment Team. I believe her resume, skill set and experience makes an ideal fit for our community. We anticipate she will be on deck in time for Christmas and the New Year.

Welcome Deb. Volume Crime: In my last edition I started providing you with an insight into the ethos that drives Policing in the Wheatbelt.

I spoke of the Wheatbelt Police District 4 Command Directives designed and implemented to give clarity to how each Police sub-district must focus our Policing effort and resources for maximum impact. Those four areas are Reduce Volume Crime – Drug Offences – Road Policing – Target Priority Locations.

As a community we can be proud of the fact volume crime in the form of burglary, stealing and damage are low in comparison to many towns within regional Western Australia. This speaks volumes (no pun intended) of the character of people within our community.

We must, however, remain vigilant and takes steps to reduce theft, especially opportunistic theft.       

Lock the doors and windows on your home, especially at night and when you leave the house.

Do not leave valuables in your vehicles. Lock your vehicles.

Keep the amount of cash you carry to a minimum.

Take care with your credit card and other forms of identification that can be and have been the target of criminals for identify fraud.

Secure your letterbox with a padlock.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Report suspicious vehicles or people.

Rural properties are often an easy target for theft. Recent incidents of people entering properties, knocking on the front door of the homestead to establish if anyone is at home and even identifying themselves and coming up with a feasible and believable explanation for their attendance is a copycat approach used in suburban areas and simply designed to establish if anyone is home. Surprise, surprise, if nobody is home they then simply help themselves to items in sheds and anywhere else they can find something of value.

I strongly urge you to report such behaviour. Obtain the registration number of vehicles, write down a good description of the people involved and report the matter immediately.

You would be amazed at what they will take. Theft of vehicles, quad bikes, tools and firearms are common throughout rural Western Australia.

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You MUST make sure your firearms are LOCKED in an approved firearm cabinet and make sure the key is hidden away from the cabinet. Stolen firearms are a prized possession within organised criminal groups.

There is also a strong demand for items that are considered to be of antique/vintage value. The old saying “one mans trash is another mans treasure” is very true in these instances. Old wagon wheels, cast iron sewing machine stands, antique farming tools, the iron seat from vintage farm machines, vintage child’s bicycles and pedal cars, old fuel and oil tins and bottles are items that have been stolen from rural properties within our district and neighbouring districts in recent months.

Simple and inexpensive options are available to help protect against such theft. Quality battery operated cameras that have both day and night capability can be secreted in strategic locations that will take images that will prove invaluable in identifying people responsible for theft. Let’s face it a few hundred dollars spent on cameras is nothing compared to the expense of a harvester or countless other items vital to farming in the wheatbelt or the sheer annoyance of some thieving bugger taking items that hold significant sentimental value.

Touch wood we have been free of stock theft in recent times. This has not been the case in other districts within the wheatbelt police district. The current price of sheep makes them an ideal target for theft. Once again be vigilant. Be the eyes and ears for not only yourself but also your neighbours.

Unknown people and vehicles loading or moving stock should ring an alarm bell. Obtain registration numbers, contact the owner of the property, contact Police but be very cautious if you decide to challenge people in these circumstances.

Contacting Police: In a two officer town it is impossible for Deb and myself to be available 24/7. I also realise it can be a little frustrating knowing when the Police Station will be open.

The simplest way to contact Police is by calling the Quairading Police Station number on 9645 1000. If we are not working or not at the Police Station the phone will divert to the 24 hour Police facility at Northam.

In the event that Northam Police staff are attending to other calls the phone will redirect to the Police Operations Centre in Midland.

If you wish to speak with either Deb or myself simply ask the officer send an email to us with your name and contact number.

If Police attendance is required they will be able to get hold of us and arrange attendance.

In emergencies you should always ring 000.

To help maximise Police availability the Quairading, Cunderdin and Kellerberrin Police work together in a cell arrangement whereby Police from one of those three stations will be on duty from 8.00 am to midnight 7 days a week. Do not be surprised if your call for assistance is responded to by our colleagues from either Cunderdin or Kellerberrin. We have a very strong working relationship with our cell partners and all are very capable officers.

As Christmas draws near please stay safe on the road. Understand your journey will involve the increased presence of long/heavy vehicles on the road along with over length/width vehicles as machinery is moved between crops. Be patient, be courteous and make sure you drive to the conditions.

John Hancock Officer in Charge Quairading Police

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Quairading Farmers Co-op News Christmas 2017 To our loyal customers, Team and Directors: Christmas Orders: For any Fruit & Veg, Cooked Chickens, Fresh Cooked WA Prawns, Pork Pies and Scotch Eggs. Please have these orders to us at the Cafe by 8th December 2017.

Trucks over Christmas Period: Trucks will be interrupted due to Public Holidays over Christmas & New Year period; however we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum with the IGA team working some nights to receive stock to ensure we have fresh produce on the shelves.

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Cheesecake/ Catering Cheesecakes are now made instore (orders are welcome for special events) Dont forget we cater for morning tea and lunches ask us at the café for all options available.

The Quairading Farmers Co-op Team and Board of Directors wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy and Safe New Year.

JANUARY: No Late night trading!

This special event will be here before we know it!

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Loose Stiches

I thought I would do another report on this lovely place. I am getting on well - thank goodness. I have finished another quilt and started on a table runner now (I told you that I must be MAD). The only thing I do not like is the cutting up of the material so if any of you inventors out there could come up with a robot that would cut up my material neatly I would be most grateful (and probably quite a few people in the quilting world).

Happy Christmas to all at Loose Stitches

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What a fantastic turnout there was at the Quairading Club on Monday 30th October to be a part of the Regional Development Australia – Wheatbelt “Enterprising Communities” program.

Thank you, if you were one of them, for making the time to be there and for your enthusiastic participation.

The Quairading CRC staff and committee were very keen to join this program to seek out inspiring ideas about how we can make our already vibrant and dynamic town of Quairading thrive and perhaps even grow – and inspirational ideas there were aplenty!!

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Thanks to our skilful facilitator Anna Dixon (Creative IQ) the large gathering of over 70 participants were able to share their thoughts with the group as a whole and then, on the always daunting ‘butcher’s paper’, within smaller groups. Please find to follow Anna’s report (page 41—46).

Thanks also to Mick & team at the club for the refreshments and Tanya & team from KJ’s at the Club for the delicious catering!

Now it’s our challenge to come up with a plan of attack to activate the many thoughts and ideas. Keep an eye out for what you can get involved in!

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WARRIOR WELLBEING ARTICLE Keeping Safe - Everyone’s Responsibility At this time of the year we are all busy, often feeling tired, our nerves can be a bit raw and sometimes we are just “over it”.

Everyone gets a bit tired and rundown, from kids at school to mums and dads at home or at work.

is very good at giving me a good kick up the backside to get me to the doctor to do my annual service visit, my dentist appointment or my skin check.

So, when it comes to keeping safe it is everyone’s responsibility. It is up to all of us whether we are in the workplace, belong to a community group, or within our family setting to be vigilant about keeping safe.

We all know there’s lots of work to get done to get us through to the end of the year. This may include finishing the harvest, various stock work, that last FIFO swing before holidays, getting that last job finished and having kids end of year school Tips to keeping safe: events to attend. This can lead to us  Constantly remind ourselves about working beyond our limit. work protocols;  As employers, have realistic We all have a varying capacity to both expectations of our employees; absorb those extra things thrown at us and  Look out for work colleagues, be our ability to get the job done, this can aware and respond to behaviour differ depending on an individual’s work changes. Talk to them about it! ethic. We should never assume “what I can  Try and maintain a balanced life, we do is the norm”, then place that can only do so much before fatigue expectation on family members, becomes an issue; employees or work colleagues.  Outside busy times, take time out;  Enjoy what we do.

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) gives us a legislative framework to guide us, but As another year winds down let’s keep safe it doesn’t allow for the cultural context in by staying focused on the job at hand, so which us blokes sometimes operate. The we all can get to enjoy the upcoming cultural context means our approach to holiday break. risk taking (we are hard wired risk takers); our need to get the job done (task Merry Christmas and we wish everyone a orientated/deadlines); and our approach to winning. These behaviours can cloud our safe and festive new year. judgement around keeping safe both in the Owen and the Team workplace and in our personal life. We The Regional Men’s Health Initiative need to be aware and manage our delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health behaviour otherwise we will invariably fail (Inc.) in our responsibility to stay safe.

PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401 Phone: 08 9690 2277 Keeping safe needs to start somewhere, it Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au is no different to our individual health. I www.regionalmenshealth.com.au always say that my health is my responsibility, it is not my doctors, my workplace or my wife’s. However, my wife 50 Banksia Bulletin December 2017

December Birthdays 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st

Kate Minchin, Shauna Stone, Maurice Priest Kieg Simpson, Maddelin Johnston, Libby Osborne Judith Chandler, Michael Henry Jnr Leah Atkinson, Zieluneta Stacey Brett Hayes, Elizabeth Priest, Kelsie Squiers Brodie Colbung Vanessa Bloom, Rebecca Johnson Trevor Hayes Chris Wells, Beryl Green, Murray Williams Tameshia Walsh John Stone Ryan Wells, Mark Haythornthwaite Barb Stewart, Murray Yarran, Scarlett Woodcock Dene White, Hayley Richards, Lachlan Pritchard, Don Woodcock Sophie Heal, David Chandler (Jnr), Hunter Bavin Carol Dall, Zoe Simpson Bim White, P.J. Morgan Kate Maynard Tara Johnston Bradley Hall Sheila O’Hare, Greg Robinson, Greg Richards, Johnathon Bubb Gary Bavin Mary Clemens, Marie Dalton Claire Walker Carol Wells, Liz Taylor, Chrissy Gors Renae Yarran, Rodney Gors, Ethan Gors, Kimberley Groves Jeff Dalton, Olivia Brown Ron Atkinson, Bev Thomson Someone missing? Let us know! :)

SARAH SOMERS

85 Fitzgerald St, Northam

LAWYER

9622 9687

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Serving the Wheatbelt Community

QUAIRADING CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Priest: Fr. Darek Krzysztalowicz S.D.S. PO Box 60, Bruce Rock Phone: (08) 9061 1094 DATE

Sunday 3rd

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READING + PSALM & GENERAL INTERCESSION

B. Holbrook

P. Wells L. Taylor

D. Wood C. Gimbel

Sacrament of Reconciliation—15 mins prior to Saturday evening Mass.

Feast Days during December 2017 8th Immaculate Conception 14th St John of the Cross 25th Nativity of the Lord (Holy Day) 31st The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Details of Christmas timetable to be provided in the weekly Passion Sheet and the Christmas edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

QUAIRADING UNITING CHURCH YOU CAN’T BUY FORGIVENESS A little boy came to the Washington Monument and noticed a guard standing by it. The little boy asked the guard “I want to buy it”. The guard stooped down and says “How much do you have?" The boy reached into his pocket and pulled a dollar out. “That is not enough!” said the guard “In fact, $34 million would not be enough, Second the monument is not for sale and third, if you are an American you already own it. We need to understand three thing about forgiveness. First, you cannot earn it. Second, it is not for sale and third, if we accept Christ, we already have it.

Sunday 3rd December Service 10.30am A Carter, Flowers. Volunteer Sunday 10th December, Service 10.30am A Jones Flowers. D. Rogers Sunday 17th December, Service 10.30am Rev. S. Garlett, H.C. Flowers B. Stacey.

Christmas services to be advised.

Ladies Fellowship end of year luncheon with other churches Friday 7th December 10.30 am everybody invited Combined Christmas Carols Sunday 10th December at the Shire Hall. 7.00pm Enquires Tel 96450081

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ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Coming Services for the month of December 2017 Sunday December 3rd 9am Morning Prayer {1st Sunday Advent}.

Sunday December 10th 9am Children's Service {2nd Sunday of Advent} 7pm Christmas Carols in the town Hall Sunday December 17th 9am Morning Prayer {3rd Sunday of Advent} Sunday December 24th [Christmas Eve] 11am H.C. Service, with Rev’d David Russell. {4th Sunday of Advent}

Contact Details David Whyte: 9645 0170 Dorothy Hayes: 9645 1620 If any change of Services — Please note change in the weekly Passion Sheet

MEALS ON WHEELS QUAIRADING DRIVERS ROSTER DEC 2017 MONDAY

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1st E.Atkinson

2nd T.Flanigan

4th J.Hards

5th L.Mills

6th G.Eyre

7th D.Wilson

8th J&B.Bartlett

9th V.Hayes

11th P.Brown

12th S.Stone

13th I.Osborne

14th P.Brown

15th E.Atkinson

16th T.Flanigan

18th B.Wilson

19th S.Stone

20th G.Eyre

21st T.Patton

22nd P.Fairhead

23rd V.Hayes

25th Christmas

26th Hospital

27th P.Fairhead

28th Hospital

29th J&B.Bartlett

30th I.Osborne

EMERGENCY DRIVERS: Ivy Osborne (9645 0996) E Turner (0428 621 682) T Patton (0438 857 147) Joan Bartlett (9645 1015) If unable to drive meals on allocated day, try to change with another driver before ringing an emergency driver, then please advise hospital kitchen of the change.

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Please collect meals from hospital kitchen at 11.45am and return eskies as soon as possible.

There will be a tester meal with the delivery on most days, please be aware of this and ensure it is not given to any clients.

41/2 litres of petrol is available to each driver to help cover costs. This may be picked up from Quairading Tyres either the day you drive, or if possible within that week.

THANK YOU! ALL ENQUIRIES: Quairading Hospital, PH: 9645 2222

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LADIES BOWLS GALA DAY 2017

A very successful Gala Day was held on Friday 3rd November with 24 teams from surrounding districts and the metro area competing including three Quairading teams.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather, after the clouds lifted we had a lovely sunny day filled with laughter and friendly competition, the winners of the day were Beverley with 4 wins.

Congratulations to Phyllis Brown and Pam Caporn (in the Captain’s Office) on such a well run event.

Many thanks to the catering co-ordinators, kitchen helpers, bar staff, and all members who provided food on the day, we had many comments on the delicious lunch and afternoon tea.

This event could not have been held without the generous support of our many sponsors which was very much appreciated. Please remember to give your support to them in return whenever possible.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING : Purslowe Tinetti Funerals, J & J Haythornthwaite, Quairading Farmers Co-Op, RSM Australia, BR & WK Taylor, Quairading Earthmoving, Valenti Lawyers, Flys ‘r’ Gone, Quairading Seed Cleaners, Quairading Club Inc, Westpac, Mrs Bertha Holbrook, JA & CT Gimbel, CV Hayes & Co, Mia Davies and the Quairading Pharmacy

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Phone: 9645 0116 MBL: 0429 374 851

4 in 1 Bucket Trencher Post Hole Digger

Richard Kovac & Robyn Kovac Hydraulics Sales & Services 21 Westral Street (PO Box 30) Bruce Rock WA 6418 Richard: 0427 851 870 Robyn: 0400 552 141

Hydraulic Component’s Sales ex supplier Hydraulic system design and testing Hydraulic Components Repairs in house Fully equipped service vehicle, will travel Regular trips to Perth, repairs & purchase of parts Hydraulic hose assembly made to order, in-house

COMBINED PEST CONTROL WA P\L Owner Operator Ross Leo

Spider, fly, mosquito service $242 New or Non annual Spider, fly & mosquito service exterior only $220 Spider, fly & mosquito service exterior only Add on services +$77 for House interior treatment -With an exterior service only +$27.50 Roof space treatment - Per roof space with any service Please note-Add on services must be carried out in the same booking time slot.

Termites $242 New or non annual termite inspection $220 Annual termite inspection We also provide pest control for cockroaches, rodents, ants, silverfish, bird control and all other common pests in and around your home or business.

Contact:Ross or Bianca Phone:0438 375 146 Email:office@combinedpc.com.au Website:www.combinedpc.com.au All prices are for single domestic sites, with standard size buildings, on a standard size block for 2017 All prices include GST All prices are subject to change We service your area all year and have done so for 16 years 57 Banksia Bulletin December 2017

SHIRE OF QUAIRADING Electrical and Air Conditioning Services Please Contact John Greenwood for all your Domestic and Commercial Electrical requirements on 0448 371 760 Lic No: EC11850

MANITOU TELEHANDLER Available for Hire with attachments Bucket, Hay Forks, Safety Cage, Fork Lift. $150.00 plus GST per hour Machine and Driver Contact Russell Stacey Mobile - 0429 451 093 Email: rrjbstacey@bigpond.com

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Dawson’s Concrete & Reinforcing SANDY DAWSON Mobile: 0417 375 221    

Concrete Formwork & Steel Fixing Sheds, Silo Pads, Culverts Over 30 years experience Professional, Reliable Service

PO Box 744 York WA 6302 Email: pameladawson@bigpond.com

G.J. Jones Plumbing & Gas For all your Plumbing & Gas Fitting requirements

PL 6411 GF 007835

Contact Glen on 0437 937 855

Wholesale pricing from your local WA distributor.

Custom build and design combinations of both hot rolled and cold form steel portals providing maximum strength and efficiency.

Project managed supply and installation.

Ryan Patterson 0427 424 672 admin@phoenixshedswa.com www.phoenixshedswa.com

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PREMIERS IN WOOL HANDLING Contract forward & spot Flexi daily selling Electronic Awex E2 offer board Agents statewide 

Phone anytime: Rob Thorn Office: Ph. 9494 2967

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HILTON BARR TRANSPORT LOCALLY BASED FOR ALL YOUR BULK TRANSPORT NEEDS CONTACT HILTON 0428 451 391 ALL HOURS WE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS KEEPING YOUR MONEY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Quairading Seed Cleaners GRAVITY GRADING Removes all weed seeds (including radish & wild oats) as well as light nutrient sapping grains Gravity grading will give you your very best crop potential. *Individual plants up to 35 tonnes per hour* *60 tonne hopper capacity* *Certified weigh bridges* *Complete weed removal* *24 hour operation* Our fully trained operators clean thousands of tonnes per year.

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