Quairading’s monthly publication since 1991. Proudly produced and printed by the Quairading CRC.
(MOCK) WEDDING OF THE DECADE
On Saturday 29th March, the Quairading Rainmakers Inc hosted 150 people from across the Wheatbelt and beyond to celebrate the outrageous unholy matrimony of two local icons. There were blokes in dresses aplenty, questionable vows made, laughs galore—and top notch catering and a ripper sunset to top it all off.
WORLD LABYRINTH DAY
You’re invited for wine and cheese.
QFNC
LADIES DAY
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Quairading Football and Netball Club!
SINGALONG LUNCH
Come for a fun day out, lunch is on us!
HOCKEY, NETBALL & FOOTBALL FIXTURES
Rip out and stick on the fridge.
Regular happenings and contacts
Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
CANTO CHOIR
Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9:30am @ CRC
BETTY’S OP SHOP
Thursdays @ Old Drive In
COMMUNITY CAR & DRIVER
Available for transport to medical appointments
CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY
On hold
Meetings second Friday of each month.
LOVERS GROUP Last Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
First Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at the Station Saskia Korzonek qfiresecretary@gmail.com YOUTH CENTRE
From the Editor
For a farming community buckling up to get real busy with seeding 2025—there’s a truck load of events and activities going on in town this month for the rest of us!
Supported by a Neighbourhood (and Community Resource) Centre Week Grant from Lotterywest and Linkwest, we’re bringing to life an idea we’ve talked about for a long time a Singalong Lunch! It’s nothing ground breaking but we hope you might like to come along for a sing song and a meal. There’ll be a mix of music and methods, some live piano and some YouTube assistance, plenty of lyric books and zero judgement on your singing abilities. Check out the flyer on page 33, and get it touch if you’d like to book a seat.
Our weekly Art Group is starting next week after a great little meet and greet session. If you have any interest in partaking in some art, having a cuppa or just getting out of the house come along and check it out. BYO art or craft activity, though we might have a few spare supplies you can dabble with. There’ll be potters and painters (can we find a candle stick maker please?)so bring whatever you like. Finer details on page 22.
Story Time dates are set for Term 2 (page 23) and we’ll be waiting in high anticipation to see if we’ll be visited by the ‘Paint Quairading ReAD Egg’ so we can read and help it grow! No idea what that means? Page 41 is for you.
Winter sports have officially kicked off with footy and netball already into Round 3, hockey hosting their Gala Day season opener this weekend (page 13) and golf coaching on offer (page 25).
The BreastScreen WA van will be here later in the month to give you lucky over 40 females a free squash and a squeeze book online or by phone by the details on the flyer on page 36.
The most exciting thing about the month ahead though? No more 40 degree weather. I think. Surely?
Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin
Coordinator | Quairading CRC
1 Parker Street
Quairading WA 6383
Phone: 08 9645 0096
Email: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
Website: www.quairadingcrc.com.au
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THE PASSION SHEET
COMMUNITY
QUAIRADING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
With the start of our new financial year back on 1st March, 2025 Club Membership of $20 per person is now due! You can pay in person at the bar (out of peak hours preferably), or by online bank transfer to: Quairading Club Inc BSB: 036 172 ACC: 761281. Five benefits of your Club Membership: 1) You can buy takeaway drinks. 2) Entry into the Member’s Draw every Friday. 3) Discounts every Tighta$$ Tuesday. 4) Voting rights and a complimentary drink at the AGM. 5) Supporting a local not-for-profit club (eg, profits are saved and spent on improvements to the venue to further benefit our members). Want to join the committee? We'll soon be calling for nominations (number of vacancies TBC). If you're interested in contributing to the guidance and success of our club, please consider nominating or chatting to any current committee members for more info: Glen Jones, Darryl Bubb, Jill Hayes, Jason Caporn, Rohan Hadlow, Maddy Lee, Danial Bubb and Jan Herbert.
QUAIRADINGMOORDITJ NYOONGARPLAYGROUP
Join our FREE playgroup supported by Playgroup WA for Aboriginal families with children aged 0-5 years to play, grow and connect. Our sessions promote school readiness and cultural connection, while creating a fun and welcoming environment. Join us every Tuesday during the school term from 10am to 12pm
at Quairading Ballardong Hall - 75 Coraling Street. Contact michelle.craig@playgroupwa.com. au for more information and to join.
HOUSINGNEEDED
Quairading Clinicare Pharmacy is looking for long-term accommodation to house our pharmacist. 3-4 bedrooms preferred, must be in town, small yard preferred. If you have a suitable property, please contact us at 0433 870 881.
SHIREOFQUAIRADING COMMUNITYGRANTS
One week left to apply! If you operate a non-for-profit group or club within the Quairading Shire, you may be eligible to fund a project or event you want to get off the ground. What's available? community grants (small grants Up to $2500 open now closes 30th April, 2025 community grants (major grants) Over $2500 open now closes 30th April, 2025 guidelines and application forms are available to download on our website: https://www.quairading.wa.gov.au/ my-council/tenders-grants/
EVENTS
ANZACSERVICE
The 109th Anzac Day Service will take place at the Shire Memorial (near Elders) at 11am Friday the 25th April 2025. Part of the service will include a fly over and march before the service. Lachlan Hunter, newly elected member for Central Wheatbelt in the recent state elections will deliver the Anzac Day address. It is also a very special
Anzac Day for the Quairading RSL sub branch. On the 15th March 1925 the sub branch was presented with their charter by the state RSL. The State President at the time was W. J. Hunt who happened to be a member of the Quairading sub branch. We will dedicate the 100th Anniversary to the 420 Quairading men and women who served in armed services.
VISITTHERAILWAYMUSEUM
In conjunction with our local Anzac celebration, our Railway Museum will be open for everyone’s enjoyment from 9:30am on Friday, 25th April. Please join us for a cuppa and bickie and view our gorgeous Museum.
GARAGESALE
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April, 8am to 1pm. Kitchen items, craft items, kids toys, assorted furniture. 2 Plester Ave.
SENSORY PLAY FUNDRAISER
Saturday 26th April, 10am at the REED Child Care Playground, Murphy Street. Quairading Playgroup invites you to wrap up school holidays on a high with some creative hands-on learning through play. Open to children, newborn to 6 years. $15 per child for an hour of serious fun! Purchase tickets at the door. Please bring a towel and change of clothes. Contact Kate Walker for more details: 0418 213 940.
TIDYTOWNSMEETING
Monday 28th April (last Monday of each month) 9:30am at the Railway Station Museum. All welcome.
QARRAS
Monday 28th April, 2pm at the Community Building: Devonshire Tea with proceeds going to Cancer Council. Our guest speaker will be the Shire Ranger Keith Squibb.
IPHONEBASICSWEBINAR
Tuesday 29th April, 1pm – 2pm, delivered online via BeConnected at the Quairading CRC. Join our free 1hour presentation to discover: iPhone features, settings and shortcuts, ways to access, view and delete notifications, how to change your passcode and block nuisance calls, accessibility features and how to adjust them, how to share photos with others. Stick around afterwards for a cuppa and follow up help from Jazmin. RSVPs appreciated to the Quairading CRC: 9645 0096 or admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
QDHSANZACSERVICE
Thursday 1st May, 10am. We welcome the Quairading community to join us for our Anzac commemoration service. Followed by a morning tea.
QFNCLADIESDAY
Don’t bother booking a Mother’s Day lunch, bring her to the footy for the QFNC Ladies Day 2025!! Sunday 11th May @ Quairading Oval. Watch netball at 12pm and ressies at 12:15pm then get yourself boundary side for festivities from 2pm and all through league, and probably even into the evening! Dress code: garden cocktail. $40pp. Tickets include unlimited bubbles, some specialty cocktails and bite sized high tea delicacies from Flavour Town Catering. Non-alc ticket available for $20 too and option to purchase any other drinks from the bar. Plus entertainment and half-time activities! Help us with catering numbers by purchasing a ticket online in advance: qfncladiesday.eventbrite.com.au
ADVANCECAREPLANNING WORKSHOP
Monday 12th May, 10am – 12pm at the Quairading CRC. Registrations essential to the CRC via admin@quairadingcrc.com.au or 9645 0096. In this FREE workshop, delivered by Palliative Care WA, we will cover information on what’s involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk about your wishes for the last stage of your life with your family, loved ones and health care providers. The workshop is suitable for all members of the community. You can be any age of have any level of health.
HEARINGCLINIC@CRC
Blocked ears? Hearing loss? Tinnitus? Pristine Hearing will next be at the Quairading CRC on Tuesday 13th May. Call 6336 7170 to book your appointment.
HOW TO SPOT A SCAM WEBINAR
Thursday 22nd May from 1pm to 2pm, delivered online via BeConnected at the Quairading CRC. Join our free 1-hour presentation to discover: common scams including the latest Tax and Medicare scams, tips on how to spot them, what to do and what not to do, where to go for help. RSVPs appreciated to the Quairading CRC, 9645 0096 or admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
HHGLEGALATCRC
Next visit: Friday 23rd May 2025, 9am – 3pm. Senior Associate Lawyer Richard Dewar from HHG Legal will be visiting the Quairading CRC throughout the year. Richard has a great background in agribusiness and is keen to talk to people in each town about how HHG Legal Group can assist them with their legal needs. Contact HHG for an appointment via country@hhg.com.au or 1800 609 945.
FREEBREASTSCREENINGIN QUAIRADING
BreastScreen WA’s mobile clinic will be in Quairading from Monday,
26th May to Friday 30th May 2025, located at the Quairading CRC. All women aged 40 years and over with no breast symptoms are invited to attend this free breast screening service. Bookings are essential and can be made online or by calling 13 20 50. Take this important step for your health—book your appointment today!
https:// =www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov .au
BUSINESS
CLINICAREPHARMACY QUAIRADING
will be closed on the 25th April.
SPORTS MENSGOLF
last Saturday was the Monthly Mug, a stableford event. We had 11 in the field with some new faces which is great to see. The winner of the day on a count back was Simon Bell with 40 stableford points, and runner up was Brock Duncan with 40 as well. Well done lads see you this Saturday for the Colonel Cup! Names in by 12pm for a 12:30pm tee off. New members are always welcome, Cam Fraser 0427882662
QUAIRADINGBOWLINGCLUB
Mixed winter bowls commence. Tuesday 6th May 2pm, $2 fee, casual clothes. New bowlers welcome
Are you passionate about tennis and keen to see our local club thrive? The Quairading Tennis Club is on the lookout for a new President and Secretary to help serve up another great season of fun, community, and court action! Whether you're a seasoned tennis player or just love being part of a vibrant club, we’d love to have you on board. President Role: Lead the way, guide the club’s vision, and be our community champion.
Secretary Role: Keep us organized, handle communication, and help keep everything running smoothly. No experience needed – just a love of tennis and community spirit! If interested, please call/text Kelsie 0427 061 278
JOBS
WORKWANTED
Livestock work. Experience with sheep and cattle. Quairading and surrounds. Norman Joyce 0456 580 174.
CHURCH
CATHOLICCHURCH
Kwolyin Mass Buce rockNarembeen - Quairading parish Picinic, Sunday 27 April 2025, 10:30am - MASS at immaculate conception catholic church, 11:30am - picnic at Kwolyin camp BBQ area
UNITINGCHURCH
Sunday 27th April 10:30 am led by Graham Lawn
STFAITH’SANGLICAN
Sunday, 27th April 9.00 am. Second Sunday of Easter –Morning Prayer
FOR SALE
WANTED
House to rent in Quairading or surrounding areas. Call Pat Wade 0447 988 892.
FORSALE
2008 Coromal Excel 511 17ft Pop Top Caravan. 3 way fridge, reverse cycle aircon, microwave, gas & electric cook top, gas grill. TV/DVD player, 12v & USB ports inside and out (perfect for watching the footy outside!). Full annex, outdoor matting and shade sail/privacy screen. Recently serviced, long rego. Fantastic little van ideal for weekend getaways and holidays, tows great only selling to upgrade for our long term adventure. $22,000.00 all reasonable offers considered. 0447 751 239.
FORSALE
Wanderer 10 person condo tent good condition hardly used $150 Contact - 0429 415 332.
WANTED
0.5 tonne Saia oats. Please contact Trish on 0407 088 940 and leave a message.
Our families would like to thank you for everyone’s love and support, for all the cards, flowers, phone calls, texts, and messages of condolences for our mother Brenda.
We Need YOU! –Quairading Tennis Club Seeking
President & Secretary
Are you passionate about tennis and keen to see our local club thrive?
Thank you to Purslow Tinetti for their kindness and professionalism.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Funeral, Cemetery &
May Birthdays
Got a new addition or an edit? Let us know!
The Quairading Tennis Club is on the lookout for a new President and Secretary to help serve up another great season of fun, community, and court action! Whether you're a seasoned tennis player or just love being part of a vibrant club, we’d love to have you on board.
President Role: Lead the way, guide the club’s vision, and be our community champion.
Secretary Role: Keep us organized, handle communication, and help keep everything running smoothly.
1st Rachel Hall, Luke Longford, Casselle Wingo
2nd Becky Cowcill
3rd Simone Collard
4th Janet Hall, Kristy Barr
6th Rebecca Davies
8th Hollie Wishart
10th Kevin Simpson, Indianna Squiers, Greg Axford
11th Travis Gelmi
13th Scott Powell
14th Bertha Holbrook, Garry Taylor
15th Bill Walker, Hamish Brown
16th Blake Parker, Jaxon Adams
17th Dale Robinson, Divara Wingo
20th Claudia Caporn, Des Williams Snr.
21st Linden Johnston, Neil Marrett
22nd Nadine Hayes
23rd Rosie Hayes, Chris Adams, Sue Anderson, Jessica Stacey
24th Beryl Anderson
25th Andrew Woods (Tyler)
26th Melanie Mills
27th Kirsty Warrior
28th Pat Hughes
30th Ricky Henry, Kaeshia Colbung
31st Trevor Bond, Carolyn Davies
Dr Sing Jack Yap MBBS, FRACGP, DIP DERM DCH
PRACTICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm
FRIDAY
8:30am 12:00pm
VISITING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Female GP
Dr Irene Dolan 28th & 29th May
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
• Health Assessments
• Skin Checks
• Flu Clinics
• Immunisations/Vaccinations
• Diabetes Management
• Pathology
• Preventative Medicine
• Chronic Illness Care Plans
• Antenatal Care
• Health Checks/Medical Reports
• PATS Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications
• Iron infusions
• Skin cancer removal procedures
In the event of a medical emergency, call 000
Quairading Medical Practice
19 Harris Street
PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383
PHONE: 9645 1210
FLU CLINIC: We will be running our Flu clinic every Monday to Thursday during the month of May between 10:00am 12:00pm and 2:00 3:00pm. Please contact the practice to book.
WE ARE HIRING: A new part-time Medical Receptionist position is open. If you have customer service experience and are a team player, we would love to hear from you. Please email enquiries, or applications to Marg at manager@qmpwa.com.au
MyMedicare Registration: Over the coming weeks, our practice will be encouraging and helping patients to register with MyMedicare.
MyMedicare is a free voluntary patient registration initiative aimed at strengthening the relationship between patient and regular GP
To register, please complete a consent form (available at the practice) or by using the link below https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/register-for-mymedicare Please note that you may or may not receive an email or message from MyGov after registration is complete. You can always go to your MyGov account to check or update your GP details.
A few friendly reminders:
• Please bring your Medicare card to appointments.
• If hearing impaired, please wear your hearing aid device when attending appointments.
• Please bring Drivers Licence renewal paperwork, and your Drivers Licence with you when attending an appointment for a Drivers Licence Medical.
• We are continuing to register patients for SMS reminders. If you would like to receive clinical and appointment reminders, please bring your mobile phone to your appointment so our Admin team can process the set up for you.
• A Pathology request form is required for all Pathology appts. We are unable to perform Pathology testing without a request form. Patients who arrive without a form will be rescheduled and advised to book an appt. with the Dr to obtain the required pathology request form.
• If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment please contact the practice to cancel or reschedule.
DATE CLAIMER
In association with St Faith’s Church, Quairading
Internationally accomplished Pianist
Donna Coleman
comes to the Avon Valley!
Community Resource Centre,
Quairading
3 p.m. Saturday, 3rd May, 2025
Donna is a renowned concert pianist with a deep commitment to sharing music with rural audiences across Australia. She will play a program of “traditional” compositions by Chopin, Ragtime composers, and George Gershwin.
As well as her international performances and her recording work, Donna was for many years the Head of Keyboard at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne.
This should be a wonderful and unique experience for all ages to hear a splendid range of music played by a world class performer in our local area!
Tickets at the Door - further details - Philip Raymont T/P 0419 177 178
GOLF COACHING
Are you in serious need of a bit of help with your golf swing, your putting action or just those finer points to get your chips within a couple of feet of the hole?
Or are you a complete beginner and want to learn the basics so you can take to the fairways with a little more confidence?
Well….. Come and join us for some coaching with our ‘local’ Professional Golf Coach, Rob Farley.
Rob is a Perth based PGA golf professional and has been invested in providing coaching opportunities for country children and adults alike right across the state.
We have been lucky enough to lock in 3 days of adult coaching with Rob right at the beginning of the season to get us all sorted and welcome all abilities. Coaching will be available in group sessions of up to 8 at a cost of $20 per session. Cheap as chips!! (number dependant)
If you’d like to come and join us or like some more information about these lessons, please contact Kelli Brown on 0429 457 039.
Session dates/times
Tuesday May 6th & 20th. Refresher: Tuesday 29th July
Session 1 12.00 1.00 Newbys
Session 2 1.00 2.30 Got the Basics
Session 3 2.30 4.00 Need some tweeking
Session 4 4.00—5.00 For the men
Both men and women are welcome at any of the sessions, whatever suits best. There may be opportunity for individual lessons prior to the group lessons if you are really keen. $100/hr
Please register your name with Kelli Brown: 0429 457 039 or kellib1530@gmail.com
Sit, stay, know: your guide to house sitting rights
Planning a trip and looking for someone to take care of the pets and water the house plant in the bathroom that’s hanging on by a thread?
If you’re thinking about bringing a house sitter into your home, there’s a few things you’ll need to consider to avoid coming back to distressed pets or missing items.
If you don’t have the luxury of using a trusted friend or family member as a house sitter, make sure you use a registered business, so your rights are protected under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Nothing beats word of mouth when looking to hire a professional house sitter so consider using personally recommended or industry recognised people. If you’re looking for a person to specifically pet sit, ask your vet or an animal refuge for recommendations.
There are plenty of individuals and agencies offering house sitting services, so take some time to shop around and do your research. Read online reviews but don’t rely solely on online testimonials. Ask for references you can personally contact as well. Businesses must not engage in misleading or deceptive conduct such as writing a fake review, asking or paying someone to write a review or hiding negative reviews.
Under the ACL, businesses providing house or pet sitting services must meet consumer guarantees. This means you should expect your sitter to look after your home and pets with due care and skill.
Consumer Protection is aware of horrible house sitters who have stolen belongings, brought other animals into the home and mistreated pets, resulting in massive vet bills.
Be aware that some websites offering house sitting services are actually intermediaries that connect sitters with homeowners. Make sure you read their terms and conditions carefully to know what rights you have and what background checks they conduct.
It is a good idea to ask to see a National Police Certificate and if the house sitter or the agency has insurance. Check what is and is not covered should something go wrong.
While your own home and contents insurance might cover accidental loss and damage, many policies have exclusions for deliberate damage and theft caused by people lawfully invited onto your property, such as cleaners, sitters and their guests. For peace of mind, contact your insurer to discuss whether your cover can be modified to accommodate someone else living or working in your home.
Consumer Protection provides a free telephone service to consumers and business people on their rights and obligations under the Australian Consumer Law - or more information, call us on 1300 30 40 54 or visit www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au.
Ex Quairading Resident Symone Logan’s son, Brendan, and his USA Basketball success
Quairading Sub Centre Update
Know Where to Go: Defibrillators Around Town
Have you ever wondered where to find a defibrillator (AED) in an emergency? You're not alone - and knowing could save a life. Luckily, Quairading has several easy-to-access spots where these lifesaving devices are available 24/7.
You’ll find our AEDs at:
Arthur Kelly Village (West wall of Unit #2)
St John Ambulance Sub Centre (Office front door)
Post Office (Front verandah)
BP Roadhouse (Right hand side of entrance)
Quairading DHS (Left hand side of front entrance)
The machines are stored in white boxes with green writing and can only be accessed using a code provided by the 000 operator when you call for help.
Keep an eye out, snap a pic, or store the locations in your phone - you never know when it might come in handy!
Order of St John
On Saturday, 5 April, a special ceremony at Government House celebrated 38 St John WA team members who were officially recognised or promoted within the Order of St John – a royal order of chivalry that’s also part of the Australian Honours System.
We’re incredibly proud that one of our own, Peter West, was among those promoted! A big congratulations to you, Peter – this is so well deserved.
Admission into the Order of St John is by peer nomination and follows a thorough review process by a national committee, with final approval given by His Majesty King Charles III.
Need to Sign Up for a Country Benefit Fund?
Good news - it’s easier than you think!
You can sign up by popping into the Sub Centre on Tuesdays and Fridays between 9am 2pm and we’ll sign you up in person. Benefit Funds are only $64 for a yearly single membership or $107 for a family.
Looking to renew your Country Benefit Fund?
Head to your local post office with the correct cash amount - they’ll take care of the rest. Pay online via bank transfer using the details on your renewal notice. Or pop into the Sub Centre and we can process via credit/debit card. Any questions? We’re here to help. Don't miss out on your coverage - get sorted today!
Quairading Bowling Club
LADIES CAPTAIN’S ANNUAL REPORT
2024/2025
Our 2024/2025 Season started a week later than fixtured due to the weather.
Opening Day saw 19 Players take to the Rinks.
Our Gala Day was held on Friday 1st November 2024 with 20 Teams competing. The format was altered to 3 games of 1 hour each with a break of 10 minutes between due to the hot weather.
The winners were the Team from Bruce Rock, consisting of S Elliott, B Sedgewick, S Cole and T Higgins.
Our Annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon was held on Tuesday 5th November 2024 with 10 ladies playing fun games and others joining for lunch afterwards.
The first of our Championships, the Pairs, was held on 13th November 2024. Phyllis Brown and Sandra Stone won this event with Chris Hadlow and Lisa Caporn being Runners Up.
Our Championship Fours were held on 12th February 2025. The winners were Donna Hayes, Deb Mills, Fay Minchin and Jane Johnston. Runners Up were Chris Hadlow, Sharon Richards, Janice Sinclair and Sandra Stone.
A Farewell Luncheon was held for Phyllis Brown and Maggie Hadlow on 19th February 2025. We were joined by members of the Quairading Golf Club, including some who enjoyed a roll of bowls. Speeches were made on behalf of both the Bowling and Golf Clubs. All attendees enjoyed a shared luncheon.
Our Singles Championship was held on 26th February 2025. Chris Hadlow was victorious over Donna Hayes for the Shield and Lisa Caporn won the Plate over Sandra Stone. Some very good bowls were played by all the competitors.
Our Aggregate Winner, announced on Closing Day, was Jill Axford.
Pennants
Our Pennants Season started very well, however after the Christmas / New Year Break we were unable to continue our good form. Quairading Red finished the season in 7th place and Quairading White in 9th position.
The Grand Final was played at Goomalling between Goomalling White and York, with York winning on the last bowl to finish 1 shot up.
Special Achievements
Nine Quairading ladies were included in the East Avon Bowling League Team for the Inter League Round Robin Fours played in Kalgoorlie on the 1st and 2nd February 2025. In very hot playing conditions, we were elated to win the event. This was history making as it was the first win by the East Avon League and even more special as our League consists of only three Clubs to field a Team.
On Friday 21st March 2025, the Quairading Team consisting of Chris Hadlow, Sandra Stone, Lisa Caporn, Donna Hayes, Deb Mills, Sharon Richards and Jane Johnston were successful in winning the “Thomson Shield” Champion of Champions in Tammin.
Representing Our Club
We are very fortunate to have members of our Club willing to travel to Gala Days. Although not always successful in the place getting, these days are very enjoyable and often mean catching up with other players not seen very often.
Donna Hayes has represented our Club in both the Zone Pairs and Zone Fours Competitions and as part of the Country All Stars Team that played prior to Country Week.
We had 2 Teams competing at Country Week this year.
Huge congratulations to Chris Hadlow who progressed into the final eight of the Singles Competition. Well done on a fabulous year of bowls Chris.
Finally
I commenced the year as Vice Captain, with Chris Gimbel being Captain, and my taking over when Chris was unable to continue in the role. We hope to see Chris back on the greens next season.
I was joined in the office by Chris Hadlow when she took on the position of Vice Captain. Chris picked up the job very quickly.
I would like to thank all Office Bearers and the Selection Committee for their assistance throughout the Season.
Congratulations to all players for making our Club the great Club that it is. We are very fortunate to have this amazing Club.
Janice Sinclair Ladies Captain, 9th April 2025
Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm
All I’m going to say about this autumn is: when is it going to start? The deciduous flowering pears are flowering they think it’s spring, other plants think it’s summer so they’re flowering, and no wonder the plants are confused, when we’re still having temperatures in the 30’s in late April! I’ve put in sweet pea seeds, only because I really can’t wait any longer and not because the autumn rains have come. Fingers crossed everyone!
The meeting for May of the QGLG is on the 30th at the CRC starting at 9:30 am. If you are new to Quairading please come along and meet the most welcoming group around. We would love to meet you.
This month we’re going to explore the benefits of seed saving and of using seeds to multiply your garden plants and grow food. It’s important to know which seeds will grow true to type and which have been hybridized so that their offspring will be different to their parents. Just like your children are not an exact copy of you or the other parent some seeds are not exact copies of their parents. In some cases, cross pollination results in a combination of the parents’ traits showing up in the fruit or flower produced by their offsprings. We’ve all grown butternut pumpkins with the skin of a jap pumpkin or capsicum that look like capsicum but are hot like chillies. This is a result of cross pollination. Some plants are more promiscuous than others. If you have many Grevilleas in your garden and you want to grow seeds from any of these plants it will be more than likely that the plant you get will not be like any of the parents. Grevilleas hybridize naturally very easily. In the vegetable garden the way to avoid strange offspring is to use Heirloom seeds and to plant only one type of pumpkin or solanum each year. Or at least this is how we have decided to keep our seeds as true to type as possible.
Someone once said that every viable seed wants to grow. And that is true, given half a chance any seed you put into the soil will grow. All that’s needed is water, sunshine, and soil and even soil is not that important for germination. So which seeds to grow? Grow in season, grow for your area and grow what you like. If you don’t usually follow this article, you can find which seeds to sow just by searching on line. Most fruiting trees will grow from seed although will not always grow well that is because fruiting trees are usually grafted onto stronger, disease resistant rootstock and therefore fruit much earlier and more reliably than those grown by seed. But then again, we wouldn’t have our iconic Granny Smith apple were it not for a chance seedling that was recognised as tasty by said granny. So have a go!
When it comes to flowering shrubs it can be hit and miss. While many shrubs will grow from seed many have strict conditions which must be followed, like needing to be scarified or soaked or over wintered in cold conditions. But still I say read about individual seed requirements and have a go!
With flowers and many vegetables, it is altogether more simple, annual flowers are easily propagated from seed in fact most of the time they don’t even need your help and will self-seed each season. Lettuces are great selfseeders too. If you want to spread these plants in other
areas of your garden then it is simply a matter of collecting the dry seed, keeping it in dark dry conditions until the time is right to sow them in a prepared area of the garden.
The best thing about saving seeds from your garden or your area is that overtime the seeds will produce plants that are more resilient to the conditions in the area and therefore grow into stronger plants.
May in the Garden
It’s time to – to clean away any summer annuals and tidy up summer flowering shrubs, in the vegetable patch take out all the summer fruiting plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins and beans. You may, if you have room want to keep the capsicums, they can be over wintered and will produce again next summer, if you haven’t done it already roses and the lawn will benefit from a small amount of fertiliser, however, make sure it is watered in well, collect seed from trees like Jacaranda, Indian Rain trees, Native Frangipani and Gum trees, rake up autumn leaves for the compost heap, dutch hoe the tiny weeds that have come up after the few showers we’ve had, they’re easy to eradicate while little, collect seeds from wild fennel, trim foliage and stems from dahlias before digging up tubers, clumping succulents can be divided now, before planting or sowing in the vegetable garden be sure to add compost to revitalise the soil.
Sow – directly where they will grow: coriander, parsley, dill and borage, peas, snow peas, sugar snap peas, sweet peas, endive, rocket, salad greens, radish, swedes, turnips, beetroot, carrots, parsnips, broad beans; in the flower garden sow poppies, paper daisies,
Plant – red and green cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Florence fennel, onions, spring onions, leek, English spinach, silver beet, celery, hearting lettuce like iceberg, bok choi. In the flower garden plant winter and spring flowering plants like petunia, snap dragon, stock, fox glove, cineraria. Because of the extended warm weather, the soil is still warm enough to plant native tube stock but make sure these are planted before long because planting them into cool soil will stunt their growth and not give them enough time to build up a good root system before next summer, continue planting spring flowering bulbs.
Harvest – at Eaglewood farm we’re still harvesting olives and pears, the apples have started, the grapes did not have a very long season this year so they have just finished, in the veggie garden there is rhubarb, lettuce, the snake beans are still going strong, there are a few cherry tomatoes and we just picked and pickled the little Hungarian capsicums which I stuffed with cream cheese and fetta and we also pulled up the last of the basil which I made into pesto and have frozen in small jars to use for quick meals at a later date.
The last word – Garden as though you will live forever. William Kent
The Aftermath of War
Submitted by Quairading RSL
Throughout history, war has brought destruction and misery to humanity, and left millions dead. Among those who survived, many were broken in body or damaged in mind and spirit. The First World War was Australia’s first major conflict in an age of “total war”, and its first experience of casualties on a mass scale. More than 60,000 would die, but the majority who served did return home. For many bearing the scars of war, the transition back to civilian life would not be an easy one. Those suffering from painful wounds or lingering illness, or haunted by psychological trauma, all presented significant and often long-lasting medical challenges. It is generally accepted that the First World War killed some 16 million people worldwide, of which military deaths constituted about 9.5 million. It is also estimated that around 20 million were wounded, including 8 million left permanently disabled in some way. This was indeed a shocking toll for just four years. As if this were not enough, disease would then step in to claim an even greater toll in the form of the 1918–20 influenza pandemic, the Spanish flu. Although comparatively small in numbers, Australia’s losses from the war were heavy for a nation of just 4.9 million. In round figures, the combined total of all Australian armed forces sent overseas during the war was about 340,000, of whom 331,000 served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Around 213,000 members of the AIF became battle casualties during the conflict: almost 54,000 died, 4,000 were taken prisoner, and 155,000 were wounded. The nature of their wounds ranged from minor to severe. The two weapons that caused the most casualties during the First World War were artillery and machine-guns. Shell fragments, shrapnel or even blast concussion from artillery rounds accounted for 51 per cent of Australian battle casualties, while bullets spat from rifles, and particularly machine-guns, made up another 34 per cent. A wounded man first had to survive the journey to the rear, often carried by stretcher-bearers through a battlefield raked by machine-gun and artillery fire. Patched up and stabilised at regimental aid posts, dressing stations and casualty clearing stations, if he could make it to the field hospital, a soldier’s chance of survival was far better than in previous wars. The First World War was nevertheless pre-penicillin, and wound infection could still be very difficult to stop. Legs, arms and heads were the most commonly wounded areas. In some cases the shell fragment performed the amputation on the battlefield, while in others, a leg, an arm, or sometimes multiple limbs were simply too badly damaged to be saved. From the beginning of the war to June 1918, 1,749 amputation cases arrived home in Australia, of which 1,165 were legs and 584 arms. All told, the number of limbless would rise to more than 3,000. A lesser number lost their sight from wounds – around 100, rising to 130 ten years after the war. Some men also suffered terrible facial disfigurement and required extensive surgery over lengthy periods to rebuild their faces. Excellent medical treatment was available in England for the blind, the limbless and the disfigured, with further support at home in Australia, which greatly helped these men adjust to their future.
Poison gas was another danger troops had to contend with. Twelve per cent of Australian casualties were caused by this insidious weapon, mostly used on the Western Front. Depending on the type of gas encountered and how much one was exposed, the effects could range from uncomfortable irritation to horrible death. During the war, 16,000 Australians became gas casualties, of whom only 325 died. Yet many thousands who survived the war were plagued by respiratory problems for the remainder of their lives –ailments that could range from mild to chronic and incapacitation.
UNSEEN WOUNDS:-Psychological and neurological reactions to the trauma of war are as old as the history of human conflict itself. Essentially, they are reactions to innate fear: the dread of battle, of being wounded, and the legacy of war’s assault upon the senses (the
horrific sights, sounds and smells) and upon one’s psyche and sense of morality. “Shell shock” was a term introduced in early 1915 to explain the range of symptoms soldiers were presenting with, such as hysteria, shaking, stuttering, tics, tremors, as well as loss of speech, sight, and hearing. At the time it was thought the concussion of exploding shells caused physical damage to the brain and nervous system. Many soldiers presented with less dramatic symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, confusion and chest pains, which were generally labelled neurasthenia. However, it was gradually accepted that the problems were not being caused by physical shock but by psychic shock. Such episodes could result from a range of experiences, but the more acute were commonly set off by incidents such as witnessing a horrific sight, being subjected to gas attacks, being buried by shell explosions, or enduring relentless heavy shelling. It is recorded that among the AIF during 1915 there were about 1,500 soldiers treated for neuroses (traumatic neurasthenia, shock, shell-shock, disordered action of the heart), and psychoses (including melancholia, acute delirium, delusional insanity, exhaustion psychosis etc.). Then on the Western Front the figures grew much greater. Between April 1916 and March 1919, the field ambulances alone treated 7,205 cases of psycho-neuroses and other mental illnesses. Between Gallipoli, France and Belgium, only around 2,200 were actually diagnosed as “shell shock”; however, regardless of which labels were applied then or afterwards, these unseen wounds and mental traumas took a significant toll on the AIF during and after the war.
DISEASE - War creates perfect conditions for a range of diseases to flourish; harsh living conditions, plus poor diet and strain, can quickly lead to a decline in soldiers’ health. The destructiveness of conflict often leads to a breakdown in hygiene, and with large numbers of men living in cramped and unsanitary conditions; deadly epidemics can easily break out. In the cramped and unhealthy conditions on Gallipoli, gastro-intestinal infections were a serious health problem. One estimate indicates that almost three quarters of Australian troops on the peninsula became ill at one time or another. It is a credit to the medical services that only 366 Australians died of such causes during the First World War. Despite taking quinine, by November 1914 some 60 per cent of the troops at Rabaul and Herbertshöhe were infected with Malaria. Surprisingly, malaria was also endemic to Belgium, and 228 cases occurred among Australians on the Western Front. All told, 134 Australians died from malaria, the majority in the Sinai–Palestine campaign. Most Australian troops who succumbed to disease during the war died from respiratory tract infections – commonly influenza and pneumonia. Combined, they claimed some 3,300 Australian lives during the war, and many more were debilitated by the effects long afterwards. Among the AIF in France there were nearly 22,000 cases of Spanish Influenza from the middle of 1918, and ultimately 1,238 died. During the war around 343 Australian troops died of Tuberculosis (TB), while another 2,000 sufferers were repatriated home. Like malaria, TB is a lingering disease that was usually fatal for most sufferers.
REBUILDING LIVES
:- The average age in 1935 for a veteran was 51.9, though many veterans died during the decade following the war before reaching the age of 60. Without extensive research, the exact number who died prematurely of war causes will remain unknown. For those families whose loved ones had been killed during the war, the shock and grief would in time give way to memories and reflections about someone no longer present. Many families experienced the return of a soldier, often a changed man, someone on whom the war had taken a toll. It is worth remembering that in many cases the burden of day-to-day care of disabled or incapacitated veterans fell upon the families. To a great extent it was the parents, wives and children who provided the daily care and endured the hardships of nursing returned soldiers back to health over the years. And for some it meant living with the suffering until the end mercifully came.
LEST WE FORGET
The Country Women’s Association met for their monthly meeting at the Golden Grain Café at which the main topic of discussion was how we celebrate our 100th birthday. We have had some truly incredible ladies who have given so much of their time to share their knowledge of craft, cooking etc in teaching members and the public. As yet no decision has been made but when, where and how we celebrate will be published in the Banksia Bulletin. We have three new members so far this year and a wonderful contribution they have made already by volunteering their time at the Op Shop. If you haven’t popped in at the Op Shop yet to see how it has been transformed then do so and if you are feeling the sudden drop in temperature then we have a wide range of winter clothing available.
Also available are bags of rags for the home handyman or mechanic for a reasonable price. Prices vary depending on size of the bag. We are on the lookout for linen – especially sheets and towels; just drop them into the shop if you have any and thank you in advance. Three fiddle rugs which had been made by CWA ladies were donated to the Quairading Hospital. Instructions for making a fiddle rug can be obtained through the CWA Op Shop.
Did you know that CWA have for many years given out bursaries and scholarships to country students who wish to work in the rural sector in one of the following:-
1. The Medical profession
2. Nursing
3. Dentistry
CWA Tertiary Education Bursary closes January each year. Established in 1996, up to $2000 for up to two applicants are eligible for the CWA Tertiary Bursary which are awarded annually and open to all students (male or female). The main criterion is civic awareness and student endeavour. This is funded from the CWA Sir James Mitchell Fund – Education. This is open to the public and CWA members may apply.
CWA/CTA Henderson Field Scholarship for WA Rural Nurses)
The Country Women’s Association of WA (CWA) together with the Commercial Travellers’ Association of WA (CTA) have established the CWA / CTA Henderson Field Scholarship which is designed to encourage further nursing skills training and professional development, particularly involving the care of children, for the benefit of rural, regional and remote communities. Funds were gifted by the Commercial Travellers’ Association of WA and provided to the Country Women’s Association of WA who manage the funds and selection process. Each year, up to $5,000 is given in scholarships to deserving applicants. Open to the public and CWA Members may apply.
CWA Rural Medical Scholarship
Established at the CWA of WA State Conference in 2007, two scholarships worth $5,000 per year are awarded from the Sir James Mitchell Fund - Education, to medical students (male or
female) who are undertaking a rural placement through the Rural Clinical School located at the University of Western Australia and have an interest in serving as medical practitioners in the country. This is for students undertaking and enrolled in medical degrees (undergraduate or post-graduate) at the University of Western Australia, Notre Dame University or Curtin University.
CWA Rural Dental Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2012 and is for rural. students who are studying dentistry at the UWA and who intend to practice in a rural area. Up to $5,000 is granted annually from the Sir James Mitchell Fund - Education for the duration of the course upon successful completion of subjects each year.
Sir James Mitchell Fund - Emergency Assistance
The Country Women's Association of Western Australia's Sir James Mitchell FundEmergency Assistance raises money to support victims of natural disasters as well as those people doing it tough in today's economic climate.
The CWA of WA works with government, organisations and businesses of the day to advocate for change without political bias. Areas of interest include Education, Health and Wellbeing, Family and Community, Housing, Road and Rail Safety, Farm Safety and Protection, Environment and Telecommunications.
Since the late 70’s the CWA has given support to cancer patients with the provision of turbans for those experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, bibs for laryngectomy patients, underarm comfort pillows for those with lymphoedema and temporary prosthesis for mastectomy patients. Each year the prosthesis team provide around 600 temporary prosthesis for women who have had a mastectomy, stoma bibs for people with throat cancer and turbans for the wig library. This all helps in improving the morale and psychological recovery of cancer patients both in Perth and regional Western Australia.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and our ladies will have some specials on the tables at the front of the Op Shop at very reasonable prices for the children to buy Mum that special gift for Mother’s Day.
So ladies, if you are interested in helping CWA continue their good work please come down to the Op Shop and talk to one of our members or come to our next meeting which is going to be held on the 9th May at the CRC in Parker Street.
To all the Mothers, wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day.
Rural Aid Article
Recently from the 13th March to the 21st March I went on a networking and community visit trip where the little Mazda clocked 1970kms. Hard job I know and even through not very green the wheatbelt still delivers with great scenery reminding me of how lucky I am to call this region home.
Those who I met and spoke to on my trip, the stories shared good and bad reminded me of how our people in this region are also amazing, welcoming and passionate about their communities. This trip saw me going from Narrogin through Quairading, Bruce Rock to the Mount Marshal show, on to Dalwallinu, Perenjori, Mingenew, Morawa down to Moora through Carnamah and Coorow, home then on to Wandering, Cunderdin and Kellerberrin. Most towns had received rain which varied from over 70mm to 5mm in no specific pattern.
I have listed where I went as the concerns and worries raised by people in each town were very similar. On top of the usual stressors and concerns that regional living and farming presents the conversations I had all included the following. Concerns about the sheep industry, the election results where country people are feeling even more ‘them and us’ from those in cities; The firearm legislation and how no one really knows what is what feeling they are being treated like criminals; rising costs and how even though a lot of people are trying their towns have people leaving resulting in less and less services. Another big subject the 3g to 4g network debacle and now having less service.
So please everyone here’s a reminder. What I also saw were amazing people all getting together sharing their concerns, looking out for each other and talking to each other. CRCs and shires were organising or had held events for community. The Wandering breakfast and the Mt Marshal show saw just as much laughter as concerns raised. Most importantly people were able to be there for each other, support each other, remind each other that we are not in this alone and don’t need to be in this alone.
We can do what we have control over, we can voice our opinion through a grass root movement or write to a minster. We can also ensure that we every day remind ourselves to be there for others, every day is an ‘R U OK’ day, be there for our Family, mates and our community. Most carry phones so call a mate. Or we can organise a get together.
Most importantly be a bit selfish, be there for yourself, listen to your whole self and act. When you, your mind or your body has ‘that feeling’ I’m not OK reach out. Even though one of the hardest things to do, taking a lot of strength, I can tell you people do really care and are there for you. You do matter to more than you realise.
Roger Hitchcock
Counsellor & Community Representative West Australia based in Narrogin Rural Aid Australia
M: 0460 310 661 |P: 07 3153 4656 |E: roger.hitchcock@ruralaid.org.au Head Office : 1300 327 624 / Mental Health and Counselling Line 1300 175 594
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Harris Street
May in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
Sunday, 4th May
Sunday, 11th May
Saturday, 17th May
Sunday, 25th May
Sunday, 18th May
St Faith’s Church, Quairading
10.00 a.m.
60th Anniversary of the Building of St Faith’s Church
9.00 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Easter – Morning Prayer
5.30 p.m. Fifth Sunday of Easter & Blessing of the Plough & Fleece
9.00 am. Sixth Sunday of Easter – Morning Prayer
St Andrew’s Church, Greenhills
10.30 a.m. Fifth Sunday of Easter & Blessing of the Plough
World Labyrinth Day will be celebrated on Friday, 2nd May with a function at the labyrinth at St Faith’s Church, Quairading, commencing at 5 p.m. Come and experience the joy and serenity of walking the labyrinth and meeting up with others.
Donna Coleman Concerts: Internationally performed pianist and former Head of Keyboard at the Victorian of Arts will perform in the CRC on Saturday, 3rd May at 3 p.m. Cash only tickets at the door - $20 adults, $10 children. Please see poster in this edition of the Banksia Bulletin for further details.
Sixty Years of the present St Faith’s Church building: This anniversary provides another opportunity for the Quairading and District community to gather in celebration and thanksgiving and will take place on Sunday, 4th May at the later than normal time of 10.00 a.m.
Blessing of the Plough & Fleece: to honour the significance of agricultural pursuits in the Avon Valley there will a Service of the Blessing of the Plough and Fleece at St Faith’s Church, Quairading at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, 17th May.
Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of the Parish of Quairading will take place on Tuesday, 10th June at 5 p.m.
Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier)
Heggerty Street
May 2025
Date Saturday 3rd Sunday 11th Sunday 18th Sunday 25th
Time 6pm No Mass 10am No Mass
Reading + Psalm & General Intercession C. Gimbel
Father Matthew Hodgson. Phone: 9061 1094 Email: brucerockparish@gmail.com
Confession/Reconciliation: Please approach Father at any time. Anyone who would appreciate a visit from Father, please let us know.
Uniting Church Coraling Street
The Vision 88 FM transmitter for Quairading was upgraded in March. If you are a regular listener you may have heard the signal clear up. From time to time static builds up and the unit needs to be turned off and on again but this year that wasn’t working so a new unit was installed.
Vision radio began in 1988 and they now have over 700 repeaters in towns across Australia. In Quairading the Uniting Church has hosted the repeater for Vision 88 FM since the early 2000s simply because we are higher up the hill. The broadcast licence for Vision radio requires a low energy signal. It doesn’t reach much beyond the town-site. Being slightly higher the signal goes slightly further.
From only doing radio, Vision have branched out with a weekly newsletter, a website and now an app. Vision also produce a daily devotional called “The Word for Today” which is available as a daily e-mail or a 3 monthly booklet. Vision broadcasts 24/7 and aims to be “An uplifting voice of hope, truth and inspiration”. Some people have it playing in the background during the day but I like it on those nights when I can’t sleep as it helps the long hours of darkness to pass. It is our hope that by providing this service we can help people in Quairading to feel a little more connected.
Uniting Church services for May:
Sunday 4th May 10:30 am Wayne Laird
Sunday 11th May 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West
Sunday 18th May 10:30 am led by Peter West
Sunday 25th May 10:30 am led by Arthur West.
Enquiries: Mark Beadle 0435 698 655 or Arthur West 9645 0081 If you would like a visit please contact Mark Beadle. Check out our Facebook page: Quairading Church
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