Banksia Bulletin May 2020

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QUAIRADING’S MONTHLY PUBLICATION SINCE 1991. PROUDLY PRODUCED AND PRINTED BY THE QUAIRADING CRC Call: 9645 0096 Email: quairading@crc.net.au Online: www.quairading.crc.net.au/banksia -bulletin See inside back cover for advertising rates and guidelines.

BIG WHEELS KEEP ON TURNING World wide pandemic or not, soaking early rains or not—the big wheels of our agricultural district will keep on turning to plant the 2020 crop over the coming weeks and months.

Though some rain pretty soon would be excellent! Photo by Marie Walker, while making an all important delivery of freshly baked ANZAC bickies to her farmers.

MOTHER’S DAY Time to work out what day of the week it is— don’t forget!

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GETTING MORE FROM YOUR SCRAPS Start a garden on your kitchen bench!

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QUAIRADING PHOTO CLUB

LET’S GET QUIZZICAL

Benefiting with new members by going online!

All of the questions and answers from our recent trivia series!

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS & CONTACTS Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates.

BEL CANTO CHOIR Every Tuesday (except school holidays) 9:30am @ CRC BETTY’S OP SHOP Thursdays and alternate Tuesdays @ Lot 83 Heal Street CARPARK MARKETS Saturday mornings, seasonally CATHOLIC LADIES GUILD See Church pages for service dates each month.

COMMUNITY CAR & DRIVER Available for transport to medical appointments CREATIVE ARTS SOCIETY Thursdays @ CRC Art Space 10am - 4pm CWA Meetings second Friday of each month.

HACC Second & fourth Thursday Outings NATURE RESERVE WALKS 15th of each month, April to October 10am @ reserve carpark PHOTO CLUB Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm @ CRC PLAYGROUP Monday 9:00am - 10:30am @ Day-care Centre on Murphy Street QARRAS 2nd & 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval QUILTERS OF QUAIRADING Monday 1pm—3pm @ Old Railway Station building ROTARY CLUB OF QUAIRADING Fortnightly Monday meetings.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Mary Stacey

9645 5226

Ray (for pickup items)

0447 791 908

Ivy Osborne

0429 799 853

Bertha Holbrook

0414 520 970

Dougal Fraser

0415 466 439

Russell Stacey

0429 451 093

Rosemary Mills

9645 0538

Phil Nonmus & Tracey Patton

9645 2222

Rowlie Mellor

9645 1439

Peter West

0427 454 204

Amy Wilson

0422 101 402

Susan Anderson

9645 1661

Pip Hall

0488 045 618

Helen Fraser

0417 036 060

Laura Haythornthwaite

0459 369 937

Phyllis Brown

9645 1245

Jess Richards

0439 973 911

Dorothy Rogers

9645 1125

Neil Marrett

9645 0831

Tracey Patton

0438 857 147

STAY ACTIVE Thursday 9.30am @ Town Hall TOURIST & TIDY TOWN COMMITTEE Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10am @ Old Railway Station TOY LIBRARY Housed at CRC UNITING CHURCH LADIES GUILD Meet first Friday of each month, from March.

VINTAGE CLUB Monthly meeting 2nd Saturday 10am VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE 3rd Sunday of each month 8am at the Station YOUTH CENTRE Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school PAGE 2

Cynthia Dann

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FROM THE EDITOR Usually I’ll write here about all the great things that went on this month and all the exciting events and activities planned for the coming month, probably comment on the weather and note something cool going on beyond the Quairading CRC—which this time of year would be the dang exciting start to a new footy season—so ah yeah, I’m a little hard pressed for content right now.

It’s been five weeks since we closed the Quairading CRC to the public and shifted our computer screens home.

Mine have been shifted about three times since then as I try to find a comfy work space that actually allows me more than twenty minutes of focus at a time—the lure of cooking, Netflix-ing, puzzling, hair braiding, video calling friends and can you believe it, even cleaning are regularly proving far too tempting! Luckily I found a good spot and have managed to produce an entire Banksia Bulletin from my breakfast bar.

The days are seeming to go on forever, blurring into the next yet somehow the weeks are flying by. With the number of daily new cases of COVID-19 in the state remaining relatively low it seems reasonable that some restrictions will be slowly lifted over the coming weeks, BUT it could totally take months for all restrictions to lift and it could totally take months and months for us to feel comfortable to visit friends across regions and immerse ourselves in large crowds. It’s certainly proving to be a marathon, not a sprint.

At this point we don’t yet have a date that the Quairading CRC will be reopened to the public, but as always we’re available by email and phone and can still carry out essential print and copy services for you—by appointment.

May you feel optimism more often than you feel pessimism, rid the guilt wherever you may be feeling it and find some sort of productivity that suits you and your household right now—even if it’s just putting on pants each day. Luckily putting on pants will become easier, as the mornings have suddenly gotten chillier! Oh look at that, I managed to comment on the weather.

My thoughts go out to those who are mourning the loss of loved ones in incredibly difficult circumstances.

Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC 1 Parker Street Quairading WA 6383 PHONE: 9645 0096 EMAIL: quairading@crc.net.au WEBSITE: www.quairading.crc.net.au FB: www.facebook.com/QuairadingCRC PAGE 3

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THE PASSION SHEET VALE MARY CLEMENS Mary was a long term valued Member of the Quairading Hospital Auxiliary, where she held the position of Committee Treasurer for many years. RIP Mary.

(robust flavour) $20 500ml Garlic EVOO $20 120gm Rosemary Salt $8 Or our Harvest Pack has one of each of the above for only $59!

Spend $100 and get 20% off Check it out at ADDITIONAL DATA AVAILABLE www.toapinrisefarm.com or give Telstra is making available to their us a ring – Ros 0429645124, Tarns – consumers and small business 0428881048 customers additional data as well as offering unlimited home phone QUAIRADING GARDEN & GIFTS calls to pensioners. The offer of an Will be open in the morning on extra 25GB on plans has been Saturday 9 May for any last minute extended to 30 June. The best way Mother’s Day gifts. Bouquets of to claim each of these offers is fresh flowers will be available. through the Telstra 24/7 app on Order to avoid missing out. Limited your smart phone or tablet. You’ll number available. Lots of lovely need to register for a Telstra ID if gifts in store plus gift vouchers. you don’t have one already. If you Donna 0429 452 032. need help with this don't hesitate to give Jill a call on 0459 220 053 ELLE’S KITCHEN (CLUB KITCHEN) TAKEAWAY ONLY ___________________________ Friday Lunch:12pm – 2pm, Dinner 6pm – 8pm. Saturday Dinner: 6pm – 8pm. Call Ellie on 0428 621 682 to QUAIRADING CO-OP place orders.

Well done everyone! We have made it through what was KINGS PARK FASHIONS hopefully the toughest restrictions We are open and here to help you. we will have, as restrictions are To keep our business operating we slowly lifting in WA a change in are now contacting our valued shop hours will come into effect. country customers to let you know We ask you to please ensure social that our Winter styles have started distancing whilst instore, and give arriving and we would love to offer staff as much distance as possible. them to you. Please phone us on We must remain resilient during 9330 2700 to discuss your needs – this time. we can post orders out to you.

8am-5pm Monday 8am-5pm Tuesday IT SUPPORT 8am-5pm Wednesday Due to COVID-19, I will not be 8am-6pm Thursday providing IT support at this time.

8am-5pm Friday Laura Haythornthwaite 8am-12pm Saturday GAIL’S CLEANING SERVICE TOAPIN RISE FARM Doing "Infectious Control Cleaning" We have our local, ultra fresh 2020 for Businesses. Please feel free to new season olive oil for sale with contact Gail on 0417 942 077. delivery in the Quairading district this Monday 27 April.

LOOSE STITCHES 500ml early harvest EVOO Let the girls at Loosies help you (mild tasting) $18 with your Mother’s Day gifts. As 500ml Franks Finest EVOO travelling to Perth to buy that

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special gift is out of the question this year, we at Loosies have set up a table in our window with lots of gorgeous gift ideas with nothing over $55. Just arrived a gorgeous range of PALI baskets, these baskets are made from reused pallet strapping and recycled plastic. Ideal for shopping, packing all you beach gear into, perfect for the thermos and picnic food and of course sewing projects. They come in so many beautiful colours and sizes and would be the prefect Mothers Day gift. We have them displayed on the Mothers Day gift table in the window at Loosies. If you see something you like please either ring 9645 1806 or email loosestitches@hotmail.com and tell us what you would like. Don't forget to leave you name and contact number and we will arrange to get it to you, easy. Our website is now up and running, so you can shop online with us. check it out - www.loosestitches.com.au QUAIRADING CAFÉ Open for takeaway only, no dine-in. Phone orders can be placed for bread, coffee or takeaway food—0491 641 592.

QUAIRADING CLUB Trading hours changed – only takeaways available Memberships are due ($15).

Alcohol sales restrictions in place – delivery available Monday - Friday 1pm – 6pm Saturday 12pm – 4pm Sunday 12pm – 2pm QUAIRADING HOTEL Trading hours remain the same; Bottle shop and food takeaways, alcohol sales restrictions in place.

WESTPAC BANK Our operating hours are 10am 3pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm 1pm).

BANKSIA BULLETIN QUAIRADING PHARMACY We are delighted to be able to offer FREE home delivery of your medications and other items in store. Terms and conditions apply, please give us a call on 9645 1061.

QUAIRADING BOOK POST There’s no easy way to say it, we are officially farewelling Quairading goodbye in May. It is our absolute pleasure to welcome Michael Grage and Nicole Hargrave as the upcoming new Licensees of Quairading Book Post. We believe we are leaving our Post Office in the very best hands with Mick, Nicki and their family. Our time in Quairading has been such a lovely experience for our small and young family. We are sure that Bodhi will always remember his mail run and post office days and not to forget his little friendships he has made, as will we both. The support we have had from the whole community since we begun has been so wonderful and we’re truly so grateful. We will cherish the friendships that we have created and that will continue to flourish past boundaries and regions. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your homes, we are both sad but happy for the change in direction that is to come. We will truly miss Q town and all of you, but hope to still see you around some time!

Kelly will be working in the post office in the lead up to handover day which we are predicting will be Monday 18 May 2020. She would love to see you before she goes, at a social distance of course! Take care, we will update you as we have more news to share.

Luke, Kelly, Bodhi + Gypsy BETTY’S OP SHOP Will be closed until further notice due to COVID-19.

HANDYMAN SERVICE Home handyman, repairs a specialty. No job too small.

Please contact Quairading resident, Peter York—ABN: 27 410 265 998, for a free quote on 0428 735 937.

BP QUAIRADING Open 7am-7pm, Monday—Sunday.

GARDENING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & CARE Lawn mowing, gardening, weed spraying etc. House cleaning, window cleaning, general maintenance, vacate clean-ups.

Contact Renee on 9645 1628 or 0437 803 432. ___________________________

SHIRE NOTICES

TENDER NO. 05-19/20 The supply and delivery of 1 x new compact tracked loader and the trade or outright purchase of 1 x 2008 skid steer loader. Tenders are invited for the Supply and Delivery of 1 x new Compact Tracked Loader and the trade or outright purchase of 1 x 2008 Caterpillar 226B Skid Steer Loader. Tender Documents are available upon request from the Shire of Quairading Administration Centre E- ohs@quairading.wa.gov.au or P-(08) 9645 2412.

Further enquiries on the Tender can be directed to Mr Allan Rourke on (08) 9645 2412. Mailed Tenders are to be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Quairading.

PO Box 38, Quairading 6383 and will be received up until 4pm, Friday 8 May 2020. Emailed tenders will be accepted. Eohs@quairading.wa.gov.au. Late Tenders will not be accepted. No tender necessarily accepted.

Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify.

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in our residential properties. As the Administration Office is now by appointment only, if you wish to fill in an application form or have any queries regarding applying for a residential property in the future please contact Britt at ohs@quairading.wa.gov.au who is more than happy to assist you with any enquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

RECYCLING & LANDFILL SITE Given people have more time at home and are cleaning up their Gardens or Sheds, the Waste & Recycling Facility opening times have been extended to include Thursdays.

Monday 8am–5pm Thursday 8am–5pm Friday 8am–5pm Saturday 8am–1pm EXTENSION OF RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD (PERMIT REQUIRED) DFES have extended the Restricted Burning Period to midnight on Thursday 30 April 2020. This is an Emergency Declaration and cannot be altered for the Quairading District. Burning Permits must be obtained from your local FCO before conducting any Burn. Please note that Permits will NOT be issued to anyone within the Quairading town site to conduct yard clean-up burns.

ROADWORKS Roadworks Quairading-Cunderdin SHIRE ADMINISTRATION CENTRE Road Culvert Replacement - no The Shire Administration Centre is access for All Oversized Vehicles temporarily closed for ALL walk-ins including Permit Vehicles. The due to the Government’s current Shire of Quairading and its physical distancing restrictions.

Contractors are currently However, we are still open to the undertaking culvert replacements public by Eand widening within a 4km section shire@quairading.wa.gov.au or P- between the Waste & Recycling 9645 2400.

Facility entrance to 500m North of For urgent business you can make Dorakin Road. These works will be an appointment between the hours carried out under Traffic of 9am-12 pm and 1pm-3pm. All Management and will require 1 transactions will be done lane of the road to be closed. The electronically (Credit / Debit Card open lane width will be 3.5m wide. or Online Bank Transfer).

These works commenced on Department of Transport licencing Wednesday 15 April 2020 and can be processed directly online completed by Tuesday 5 May 2020, with the Department of Transport though may be extended due to www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs or weather conditions. Please contact via phone on 1300 655 322. the Executive Manager of Works & Services, Mr Allan Rourke on ph.

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______________________________ QUAIRADING PHOTO CLUB We are still active, our monthly competition is now fully online, GOLF CLUB new members always welcome.

The Quairading Golf Course is now Contact the promotions officeopen for social golf - All 2020 Russell Stacey, if you would like financial members are welcome to to join—0429 451 093. enjoy the fresh air and a hit for ______________________________ free (Membership is $120) or for others $10 per game. Please transfer payment, both subs and WORK WANTED ball fees, direct to Quairading Golf Seeding work wanted. Experienced Club: with big gear and GPS. Phone BSB- 036 172 ACC 760 254 Peter on 0427 817 707.

We ask that all community members please adhere to social FREE distancing and that you only go in Blue paint available for any school groups of 2. Club house remains aged children wanting to paint a closed no drinks/food for sale or ‘blue tree’ as part of the available.

Quairading Creative Arts Society’s It is trusted that everyone will ‘Blue Tree’s Forrest’. Please enjoy our course but also contact coordinator of this appreciate that this is going to be project, Russell Stacey on 0429 a tough season for our club and we 451 093. hope everyone is honest in paying their fees to assist with course maintenance which is on going.

SPORT & CLUBS

BUY, SELL, RENT

GARDENER WANTED Desperately in need of a gardener.

Please contact 9645 0030 SHORT TERM STAY 3 bedroom house, sleeps 7 people.

Phone David or Lyn on 0429 466 243.

FOR SALE Pea straw for gardens, $8 per bale.

Phone Trevor on 0427 466 225 or Jacqui on 0408 905 466.

TIP RUN Will pay $5 per large item, such as washing machines and fridges, as well as collect and remove free of charge. If you have any car batteries I will pay $5 per battery.

Contact 0487 869 712.

FOXY’S FIRE WOOD Trailer load of wood for $150.00 please phone Foxy on 9645 7048 or 0408 536 212 for more details.

QUAIRADING RSL SUB BRANCH Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who made the effort to stand at farm gates, driveways and street kerbs to take part in the National Dawn Service.

We received apologies from two of the plane’s pilots that were to be part of the fly over on ANZAC Day that they were not able to make because of bad weather conditions in Perth, both hope to be able to make it in 2021.

Cheers, Eugene Stone.

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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

MEDICAL PRACTICE 19 Harris Street / PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Dr Adenola Adeleye

PHONE: 9645 1210

FAX: 9645 1066

Visiting Medical Professionals—May 2020

MBCHB, MPH, FRACGP

Dr Desire Tshibumbu MBCHB, FRACGP

Practice Manager Sam Brown Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN Chloe Jones RN ADMINISTRATION Deanna Hathaway, Michaela Stone PRACTICE HOURS MONDAY 8:30am—11:30am 12:30pm—5:00pm TUE, WED, THURS 8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm—5:00pm FRIDAY 8:30am—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 Podiatrist Deb Schoen Dietitian Laura Nairn Diabetes Educator Sandy Havlin 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  Quairading Hospital  PATS—Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications  Home visits when deemed safe and necessary by GP PAGE 8

Monday 11th May

Carol Deppe

Clinical Psychologist

Wednesday 20th May

Dr Ellie

Lady Doctor

Thursday 21st May

Dr Ellie

Lady Doctor

Monday 25th May

Carol Deppe

Clinical Psychologist

Deb and Zuh, Schoen Podiatry send you well wishes, they are still unsure of their return. They are missing patient interaction terribly.

Laura & Sandy, our Diabetes team also say Hello, they too are unsure of return dates.

QMP staff will keep you posted as soon as we hear.

Congratulations Quairading, here’s to our Awesome Community for going into battle with Covid 19. BUT it’s not over yet!

Everybody’s individual response, yes YOU, to social distancing is having a profound impact. Daily reporting from the Western Australian Government, around the Coronavirus has been both informative and shows encouraging signs for WA as a whole.

To hear, now, on some days zero new cases reported, is amazing!!!

Well done to you all and a massive thank you to all front line workers.

Our thoughts remain with the rest of the world as they struggle through a devastating time. Let this be a reminder to us all on how this virus could easily get on top of us again.

Stay Safe Stay Well Stay Home

The same protocols apply at the surgery. No walk-ins, you must phone ahead so you can be triaged over the phone prior to a booking. Ph 9645 1210.

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.

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Coronavirus Health Information Line Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1800 020 080

Government Funded Stock for the 2020 Flu Season has arrived.

Some of you will have already had your jab prior to this bulletin. Those patients that identify with the below mentioned criteria for the funded program and would like a vaccination, please call the surgery for an appointment.

Eligibility for government-funded influenza vaccines in WA in 2020 includes the following groups: Pregnant women (any trimester).

All individuals aged 65 years and older.

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older.

Individuals aged 6 months or over with medical conditions that place them at risk for complications of influenza, e.g. cardiac disease, chronic respiratory conditions, chronic neurological conditions, immunocompromising conditions, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, renal disease, hematological disorders, and children aged 6 months to 10 years receiving long term aspirin therapy.

All children aged 6 months to less than 5 years. (The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation recommends influenza vaccination for children aged 6 months to less than 5 years).

WE ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF PRIVATE FLU VACCINE STOCK but we have ordered more!

Yes, we did order more than last year, given Covid 19 and more patients wishing to vaccinate. The trouble we have, being a small surgery is storage capacity, we only have a small vaccine fridge. Staff will let you know once they have arrived.

Also, Patients who have made enquiries regarding the Pneumovax Vaccine, that remains on BACK ORDER.

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE?

If you have a PROBLEM, CONCERN, QUESTION, IDEA or SUGGESTION, please let us know so we can assist.

We can be contacted at the surgery on 9645 1210.

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DIGGING DOCKER Ray & Stephen   

4 in 1 Bucket Trencher Post Hole Digger

Phone: 9645 0116 Mobile: 0407 755 239

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

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’ ’ FYI: it’s on Sunday 10th May We may be isolated, but that’s no excuse not to treat your Mum like a Queen next Sunday—and everyday for that matter. If you’re a gift giver, why not pop in or order something from one of our local businesses?

QUAIRADING GARDEN & GIFTS

Come in and have a browse for a gift or maybe a Gift Voucher.

Bunches of fresh flowers will be available Sat May 9th. Place order to avoid missing out.

Days open this week are Tues. Thurs. Fri.

TOAPIN RISE FARM

Jump online to browse the offerings from the 2020 harvest from Toapin Rise Farm. Cult favourite, Frank’s Finest is currently available as well as delicious Rosemary Salt AND a new Garlic Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil—all excellent additions to any kitchen!

LOOSE STITCHES

Have a peep in the window at Loosies and you’ll see the Mother’s Day table is chockers with great gift ideas, like the Pali baskets which are made from recycled plastics and pallet strapping. Pop in when they re-open next week to snap one up.

QUAIRADING BOOK POST

Ever the curators of interesting giftware and tech—the Quairading Book Post of course has a great selection of gift ideas. Check them out for puzzles, recipe books, iPad holders and more!

QUAIRADING CO-OP

Everyone eats! Pick up a few items for Mum, perhaps cheese and treats for a picnic, fresh fruit for a breaky spread or a few of her random favourites. Lemons are on special as we go to print and the Co-op team have even shared a recipe for lemon curd, maybe you could whip up a jarful for your ma?

QUAIRADING CLUB AND QUAIRADING PUB

You can almost never go wrong with a bottle of wine—or whichever tipple your Mum enjoys!

Other fantastic ideas to show your Mum how much you appreciate her: Do the dishes, cook a meal, write a lovely card, brush or style her hair, give her a manicure, video call her—or give her the gift of peace by just leaving her alone for a while?

This list and content has been compiled based on Facebook advertising promoted by each of these local businesses.

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

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

PO Box 505, Beverley WA 6304 Email: pameladawson@bigpond.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DawsonsConcrete

SARAH SOMERS

85 Fitzgerald St, Northam

LAWYER

9622 9687 / 0427725501 sarahsomers@iinet.net.au

(MULTI SPREADER AND 36M SP BOOMSPRAY Family Law – Divorce – Separation - Property ON 3M WHEEL CENTRES, BOTH SUITED TO Settlement – Defacto Relationships TRAMLINES) Children’s Issues – Contact/Residence LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

BEVERLEY GAS + PLUMBING SERVICES

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Serving the Wheatbelt Community

AWD Enterprises Painting Contractors 

Interior / Exterior

**NOW SERVICING QUAIRADING**

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Beverley Gas and Plumbing is now regularly servicing Quairading and surrounding districts.

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Renovations Septic & leach drains Hot water Blocked drains

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Gas maintenance Dripping taps Backflow prevention Sewerage conversions

For all your plumbing and gas needs please call:

Kodie Fleay: 0418 929 141 Email: beverleygandp@gmail.com PL9723 GF017690 BFL3108

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Contact Wally Call: 0411 494 340 Email: walterstrother@hotmail.com Rego No 2916

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Footy might be on hold, but our need for fundraising and your need for winning a raffle is still strong as ever!

Back for its second year, Last Bull in the Pen has gone digital!

2020 QUAIRADING FOOTBALL CLUB REVERSE RAFFLE Buy a number for $100

PRIZES TO WIN Every fortnight: $100 Third last: $800 Second last: $1200 Last Bull in the Pen: $2500

75 numbers will be sold at $100 each.

Each fortnight 10 random numbers will be taken out of the running, with the 10th winning their $100 entry fee back! When just 10 numbers remain, the final unsold 5 numbers will be auctioned off (each then with a 3 in 10 chance of taking out a major prize!). We hope for the auction and final draw to be done at a footy club end of season event.

Fortnightly draw will be via Facebook and Instagram Live until football games resume. First draw will be Sunday 7th June.

HOW TO BUY A NUMBER Text Kelli on 0429 457 039 or Jill on 0459 220 053 (or comment on relevant Facebook posts) with your preferred number/s and make payment by online, with your name as the reference.

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Countryside Memorials New, Used & Collectible Books If it’s not in stock we will find it for you!

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9641 1665

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OXTER SERVICES www.oxter.com.au oxter@westnet.com.au

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Loose Stitches Good news we are re-opening on Tuesday 5th May for shop trading only NO workshops or sit n sew for the immediate future.

Hope with all this self I – sew – lation you are getting your UFO projects finished.

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA! The Loosies girls haven’t been idle while the doors have been closed, new giftware has arrived just in time for Mother’s Day. The Mother’s Day table is chockers with great gift ideas, like the Pali baskets which are made from recycled plastics and pallet strapping. We have 3 different sizes and 2 designs to choice from.

We are very excited to launch our new online shop website, check it out at www.lossestitches.com.au Stay safe, stay home and it wont be long before we can get together for a coffee and a drink!

The Loosies Girls

Loose Stitches

CALL: 9645 1806

Patchwork & Sewing Supplies

EMAIL: loosestitches@hotmail.com

37 Heal Street, Quairading WA 6383

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Rob Thorn: 0438 364 920 Contract forward and spot Flexi daily selling Electronic Awex E2 offer board Agents statewide Office: 9494 2967 PAGE 16

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Wheatbelt Physiotherapy York: Monday and Thursday mornings Cunderdin: Tuesday and Friday mornings Northam: Monday and Thursday afternoons Goomalling: Tuesday and Friday afternoons

Dean Butler B. Sc. (physio) GCOSH Call / Text: 0472 756 323 Email: wheatbeltphysio@gmail.com Book appointments online via Facebook: www.facebook.com/wheatbeltphysio

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 Fax: 9061 1194 Email: rdkovac@bigpond.net.au PAGE 18

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MISHEARD SONG LYRICS

Can you list the correct lyrics, artist and title of these commonly misheard songs? The answers are at the bottom of this page—cover them if you can’t trust your wandering eyes!

1. Save the whales, save the whales, save the whales ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Bring me an iron lung ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Smelly wine and sheep perfume ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. This moron I’m feeling ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. There’s a bathroom on the right ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. She was a fax machine, she kept her modem clean ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Saving his life from this warm sausage tea ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. And they eat brown bread ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 9. I’m a fantastic Greg ACTUAL LYRIC: ________________________________________________________________________ SONG TITLE: __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST: ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.

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“She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean” “Spare him his life from this monstrosity” “And the ink ran red” “I’m a fantastic wreck”

You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Hoops by The Rubens I’m a Fantastic Wreck by Montaigne Bad Moon Rising by Creedance Clearwater Revival

5. “There’s a bad moon on the rise”

Orinoco Flow by Enya Higher Love by Steve Winwood Don’t Stop Believing by Journey More Than a Feeling by Boston

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“Sail away, sail away, sail away” “Bring me a higher love” “Smell of wine and cheap perfume” “It’s more than a feeling”

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QUAIRADING DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL NEWS We’re back at school this week and it has been lovely to see the beautiful faces of our young people as they join us for term two. I hope our community has enjoyed the Easter and Anzac celebrations at home.

At the end of term one staff had been planning and developing home learning packages with which to begin term 2. Many of our students also worked hard at home to complete tasks set by their teachers and we received some beautiful photos and messages from families during that process.

I would also like to thank our families and school community for the tremendously positive approach to the difficult time in which we have found ourselves over the past two months.

Many of our families have expressed appreciation and support for our staff and I am comforted by the understanding and confidence that has been brought about through this predicament. Our staff too, have approached this emergency with commitment, integrity and compassion, for which I am deeply grateful.

Over the holidays, our government made changes according to current Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice regarding the low risk of COVID-19 in schools. I am anticipating we will be moving back to an ‘even keel’ as the term progresses.

At this stage, for term two and beyond, our school is open for all students whose parents and carers choose to return to school. We have some new ways of working within the school to keep our children and community safe. These include (but are not limited to) increased environmental cleaning throughout the day and after breaks; particular personal hygiene measures and education across the school; Parents are dropping children at the gates; excursions, assemblies, camps and interschool activities will not be conducted; and our volunteer canteen helpers will have a break for the time being.

There will be a review of these arrangements in the lead up to week 4 and the Education Department will inform us of any adjustments to be made based on health advice and infection trends across the community.

Our condolences to the families of Mrs Mary Clemens who passed away recently.

Condolences to families of Mrs Beryl Dick. Beryl has been a strong supporter of the school for a long period of time and has consistently presented a calm and compassionate persona to our students and staff. She will be sadly missed in our school community.

We are working through some incredibly significant challenges as we begin term two. I will continue to communicate with families and the school community as to further developments and changes as we a contend with each new development of the era of COVID-19, and continue to educate our children in a supportive and connected school community.

Pauline Wray Principal

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COP’S CORNER Quairading Police Station 25 Avon Street, Quairading 9645 1000 / 131 444 / 000

Hello again to all residents and readers of the Quairading “Banksia Bulletin” for the April Edition of Cop’s Corner.

Let’s get straight down to business, some of you may be aware that we are currently in a State of Emergency, as ordered by the Commissioner of Police in his capacity as the State Emergency Coordinator.

The purpose of the directions by our State Government has been the Closure and Restriction Directions to abate the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Whilst we are aware that most citizens of Quairading have been abiding by these strange / weird / restrictive and seemingly controlling measures set upon us, it is disappointing to report some members of our community took no heed to the warnings and alerts set in place to assist in preventing further outbreaks in Regional Western Australia.

Of note were several Large Gatherings over the Easter Long Weekend, with BBQs, Parties and Social Get Togethers all weekend. Your local officer’s and Police from other towns had to be called out and away from their own families to enforce the social distancing rules and people visiting other homes which could have easily caused a major outbreak if just one of these people were infected (known or not) with the coronavirus.

Please, for the remaining period of the restrictions, assist us and all the members of this community by remaining vigilant and compliant with instructions from the WA Government’s Health Department and keep yourselves, your family - especially children and elderly at home - where they are the safest they can be.

Once again, Quairading Police have had to deal with more damage complaints, from our Shire where there has been damage caused, this time by Graffiti, to the toilets at the Community Building and the bench seating in the Gazebo at the Town Hall.

Anyone with information in regards to who has decided to write names and offensive words, in thick black felt pen, are encouraged to contact the police, 9645 1000 or email quairading.police.station@police.wa.gov.au Kind regards, S/C Eddy Duffy

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GETTING MORE FROM YOUR SCRAPS Written by Tamara Spark We’ve been given the gift of time….

If nothing else, the COVID-19 global pandemic has afforded many of us the time to try our hand at all those cool online life hacks we’ve saved in our phones; once, never to be viewed a second time but now with so many of us idle, they’re making the transition from intention to action, I’ve been ticking items of my to-do list like a mad (wo)man!       

Dalgona coffee Binge entire Netflix series (Hey all you cool cats and kittens!)

Japanese soufflé pancakes Preserved flower arrangements Finish multiple novels Growing vegetables in my garden Growing vegetables on my kitchen bench

Now don’t let those ticks fool you, I may have tried my hand at these fun activities but they have definitely not all been great successes. Perhaps now though, especially with so many children still at home, is the ideal time to get them involved and excited about growing—with the hope of converting that interest into eating—vegetables!

Everybody had the same idea with seeds and seedlings so they are actually quite hard to come by (I’m still waiting for a shipping notice for seeds I order 5 weeks ago!) but you don’t even need seeds or seedlings, you can regrow veggies from the scraps you normally discard (sorry chookens!).

I did an involuntary happy jig in the kitchen when the first of my avocado seeds finally rooted! It only took 4 weeks of me checking multiple times a day and I’m still holding out hope for the other 3 late bloomers.

If you’re not in it for the long game though there are definitely other #veggiescraps that offer much quicker rewards. Spring onion cuttings for one, seem to start regrowing within a couple of hours of being put in shallow water! Lettuce is also another fast rewards option. Then there is; carrot tips, beetroot tops, onion ends, pineapple tops, celery, garlic cloves, ginger roots, potatoes...plus, like all the other vegetables!

It’s pretty much the same procedure no matter what you’re trying to regrow. Stick your off cuts (tops and bottoms) into shallow water so the scraps can butt chug the water (don’t let your children look this up, it’s an actual watering term but also has another sinister meaning!) and produce new growth. The magical land of the internets has all the information you do and don’t need to grow just about any damn thing so gets clicking and gets experimenting I say!

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THANK YOU St John WA Quairading sub centre would like to thank some amazing people and organisations from within our community that have supported us over the past few months.

As a part of St John WA, we are expected to abide by the guidelines and regulations required of a professional organisation. Our volunteers are also privileged to have the opportunity to be trained to the highest standard, so that we can best assist our community when required.

However, we do not have any external sources of funding available to be able to provide our service to the community. The income that we receive from callouts, hospital transfers, first aid courses, sale of first aid kits and benefit fund renewals is used to cover all of the ongoing maintenance and running costs of the sub centre, as well as our long-term planning for capital improvements and purchase of new ambulances, when required.

To assist us, we are extremely grateful for the support and donations that we have received from the following individuals and organisations over the past few months and take this opportunity to acknowledge their support: First, an enormous thank you to Luke and Kelly at Quairading Book Post. The Quairading sub centre is very appreciative of Luke and Kelly’s efforts in receiving the benefit fund renewal payments and the passing on of any queries. We wish your family all the best in the future. Thank you also to Mick who is willing to continue to provide this to our community in the future. The sub centre looks forward to working with you and wish you success in your new venture at Quairading Book Post.

To Rosie and staff at Westpac bank, thank you very much for your $200.00 donation. You may recall the Westpac bank holding a sausage sizzle a few months ago. As beneficiaries of the donations received on this day, along with an additional donation from Westpac, the Quairading sub centre is extremely appreciative of your support.

As some may be aware, Perth radio station 6PR run a ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ competition, where each month 6PR donate $1000.00 to an organisation selected by the monthly winner. Greg Richards was the winner of this “Random Acts of Kindness’ competition a few months back and Quairading sub centre are extremely fortunate to have been the organisation Greg chose to support. Thank you so much.

Our final big thank you is to Primaries Quairading. Primaries Quairading was the WA finalist for the Primaries store of the year. Although not the eventual winner of the Australian Primaries store of the year, each of the finalists received $1500.00 for donation to the organisation or charity of their choice. Thank you to Trevor and staff at Primaries Quairading for choosing the Quairading sub centre as the recipient of the donation and congratulations on being awarded WA Primaries store of the year.

(Photo: Trevor Sandercock, Manager Primaries Quairading presenting $1,500.00 cheque to Janet Hall, chairperson Quairading sub centre)

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PHOTO CLUB NEWS

Written by Russell Stacey (Club Promotion Officer) PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS

hour to have pics printed.

We now have 24 hours to GOLD: (23) Jessica Gregory (The Faraway Tree) decide which are our top three pics in the SILVER: (22) Shae Johnston (Matilda) competition, giving us more BRONZE: (12) Shae Johnston (Power of One) time to think about our and Gene Stone (I Love a Sunburnt Country) voting. We are getting much better critiquing We have now made our Photo Club Competiton photos now as we have all learnt a lot about Online which as a bonus has attracted six new what makes a good pic, but the extra time of 24 hours gives you more thinking time, at members.

Photo Club meetings we had a time frame of For the old school persons reading this, online about 15 minutes. means your computer connected to someone We also have what we have been trying to get else’s computer, just like a telephone for years and that is NEW MEMBERS joining. We connected to a telephone on the party line have had Jessica Gregory, Shae Johnston, Jo years ago. Traditionally at the Photo Club meetings when we judged the two photos you Hayes , Peta West, Preston Marsh from Perth and all the way from Berlin Germany we have can enter in the competition, they where displayed on a table. We slowly walked around Katie Eis who was a barmaid in Quairading. the table about five times picking out our top The subject we had for April was BASED ON A three pics we liked the most. The photos had the names of the photographer on the rear so BOOK OR POEM, what a fantastic subject this was which allowed us to be really creative and we didn’t know whose pic it was. After the get out there and set up some props before votes were tallied up First, Second & Third taking our pics. This is what we really enjoy places were announced. doing when we get a subject that you have to devote some time to, as compared with just What we now are doing for the online competition is first we send our 2 chosen pics taking a quick granny snap pic, although a granny snap can still win any photo to enter in the Photo Competition electronically to Geoff Hall’s computer prior to competition world wide. We got to change our item we were photographing many times the given cut off time. Every photo is then making this subject loads of fun. We put items given a number and displayed on our newly in different positions, turned them around & created Facebook page. This is just for the upside down til we got the perfect shot & then photo competition entries only. The pics get posted on this new Facebook page at 7.30 pm adjusted our photos using Photoshop. Some of on Photo Club night. We now have made it that the pics had children as the sitters and this is what we really love to see. The kids in the pics we have a 24 hour period to view the photos really enjoying having their photo taken. One and get our votes for first, second & third place back to Geoff. The voting is then tallied of my pics entered was just a pic of a 50 Shades of Grey tie, but it was still a lot of fun & the results & photos are posted n our original Facebook Photo Club page like we did getting the tie in the right position so it looked the book cover, taking 50 pics of a tie to get it in the past for everyone to look at. We then right was getting me annoyed but had all 50 comment on the photos like we would at a creative juices flowing when using my camera. photo club meeting typing your comments in the dropbox below the photos. We comment So we all entered our pics in the online photo about our own photo and critique the other competition and then look what happens when members pics with a comment of, what you like about the pics, what you think may make all the votes are added up. Glory Be Lassie & the pic a better pic and also have a chance to Laddys our 2 newly joined members Jessica Gregory gets First place. Shae J comes in one defend your photo and explain why you point behind at Second place & also shares entered your pic the way it was. The equal place for Third place & Jo Hayes scored photographer can also comment about their photo adding a comment of your story behind highly. This is exactly what we need in our Photo Club. Some new blood making it a most your 2 pics entered. fiercely contested photo competition. With six new members joining there is another 30 votes After having only a few teething problems each month in our competition, and as a big setting up our online Photo Club it is now not bonus we get to see and vote on a whole lot of an arduous task doing the Photo Club fresh ideas of photography from six new competition this way. Going online has come members. with a few bonuses. We can get our pics displayed without the mad rush at the 11th PAGE 26

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HUMANS OF THE WHEATBELT

Hearing stories and taking a photograph of our humans. Our focus is on disabled people interviewing people, including non-disabled people, in community settings. This is a Wheatbelt Health Network project.

Published 5th February 2020 I was born and bred in Quairading. I think my favourite memories of growing up were the special times out on the farm. We used to go on bush picnics on Sundays as a family and, in the spring, there was a creek running and plenty of wildflowers.

provide benefit for. Quairading isn’t too far from Perth so we aren’t too isolated either.

Working for the Quairading Community Resource Centre, we’re all about creating an even better community and a better life for people. We do a lot of community building activities and events, offering training and support for local businesses and My family are here in Quairading being a hub for the local too; Mum and Dad are still community. running the farm. I don’t ever see Dad retiring from the farm, There are lots of things I’m but I suppose he will sometime in proud of but, overall, I’m the next decade. One of my proudest of my efforts (with lots brothers is a geologist working of others) in changing how some for BHP and the other has committees run in Quairading – recently finished studying an making them more accessible for Agricultural Business degree at young people and hopefully more Curtin University and is working sustainable. in a precision ag start-up.

I like helping to make people I do hope that one of my excited and happy. Instead of brothers will come home to help complaining about what we don’t run the farm; one is twenty-nine have here in town, I like to and the other is twenty-two. encourage people to get keen and come along for the ride.

My year group at primary school was very small, we only ever had I’m involved in lots of community about fourteen students. I think groups and that is definitely a I’m the only one of those passion of mine. I’m the fourteen who has come back to Secretary of the local live in Quairading as an adult, Agricultural Society and I’m a currently. Outside of farming, committee member of the local there aren’t heaps of football club, the Quairading employment opportunities here, Bulls. I’m also part of Quairading but in recent years there’s been Curtain Raisers, which is a local an influx of young guys and theatre group. I like to get families returning to farms. We involved in the community and have a bright future and the it’s something I enjoy. town is quite attractive to young families.

My parents brought me up that way, purely by being so involved I spent six or seven years away and generous themselves, and for boarding school and they are still involved in a lot of university, where I studied community activities. There are Commerce at Curtin University, heaps of community events that I and I’ve been back in town for look forward to every year. For four years now. instance, as part of the local Rainmakers group, this year we I always liked living in a small did a special dinner with Fervor community like Quairading and, that consisted of a fine dining when I was offered a job at the experience in a remote location Quairading Community Resource using native ingredients.

Centre, I decided to return home. I like the fact that here I’ve travelled a little bit in my you know the people in the life and I’ve been to the United community and the people you States a couple of times. I really are working with and striving to liked San Francisco because of

how diverse and friendly it is.

There are a lot of ‘beautiful weirdos’ over there! I went to a friend’s wedding in Los Angeles and that was really cool too.

I’ve just spent five weeks in Europe and the UK with a couple of mates I went to boarding school with, which was an incredible time and an experience I’m very grateful to be able to have had.

My mum is definitely the most influential person in my life. She has been on so many volunteer committees and has always donated heaps of her time.

She’ll take on any project that someone needs help with and she’s always down for a champagne too!

The advice I have for a younger version of myself is to take any opportunity that seems like it will lead to something good, especially if it will make you happy. Don’t get too focused on having to have a career with a fancy title, because success can come in so many different forms.

Human - Jill Hayes Interviewer and photographer Paula Whittington Writer - Guy Salvidge Humans of the Wheatbelt is a Wheatbelt Health Network project supported

by Department of Communities.

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BLUE TREE PROJECT Have you done a drive by of all the fabulous blue trees out near the Pink Lake? This collection has been ‘blued’ by the Quairading Creative Arts Society, South Yoting Catchment Group and the Quairading Vintage Club.

Fancy painting your own?

Get in touch with the Quairading Creative Arts Society for more info.

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AGEING BEAUTIFULLY This weeks column is written by Helen Roth.

It is an odd time to be alive. I question at times whether I was born into the wrong era. What happened to the reverence, respect and honour for the ageing women that we once had?

I sat for a while the other morning, watching a group of women aged from their fifties to eighties, and even one I know is in her nineties, practicing Tai Chi underneath a little old weatherboard rural school building. The school being long closed, it now functions as a tiny local community centre.

It was a beautiful and profound thing to see these ladies of the bush slowly, peacefully practice their art. Such concentration alongside a palpable calmness and as they completed their final sequence for the hour, their smiles showed off their absolute enjoyment.

It crossed my mind how much wisdom, knowledge and understanding of life was there in that gathering - how wonderful to see after a lifetime of hard work, having and rearing children and years of caring for husbands, families and farms through what I am sure would have been some amazing highs and also some absolute tragedies. These women now take time out each week to nurture and maintain their own bodies, souls and minds. Their value in today's society might seem diminished, as our fast paced, technology controlled, youth and beauty obsessed culture steam rolls towards an uncertain goal.

For me, as I edge ever closer to fifty, I see these women glow with an aura of acceptance, wisdom and courage that I envy. Their loving welcome and caring acceptance of me every time I arrive never fails to pull at my heart strings. Living in an age where many young people are too busy or too distant to visit even their own grandparents anymore and a time where grey hair and lines on your face are being judged like a character flaw ... where being middle aged and looking it is considered ugly, and so many people are looking to trade in for a younger version. The value of experience, wisdom and years of learning comes far down the list of desirable attributes and sadly well behind the value of the look of your face.

Have we forgotten how wonderful it was to have grandmothers, aunties and great aunts and the mums of your friends and neighbours to share our trials and successes with? I haven't forgotten.

Grandma would always take your side when you thought the world or even your own mum was being unfair to you.

As the Tai Chi ladies greet me each time with open arms and careful questions on how I am coping with my life, the weather and my farm, a sympathetic ear and tidbits of very carefully worded advice, I treasure the wisdom and caring of these wise ladies. Our fast paced society could benefit from a slow cup of tea with any one of them once in a while.

I don't ignore the lines on their faces and nor the ones on mine. I see the beauty of all of these lives well lived. I see the joys and the memories and most importantly, I see the determination and inner strength that has got them through to a wondrous time in their lives.

The celebration of the ageing of women is long overdue for a return. You can't return and be a younger model of yourself, despite what all the beauty advertising likes to portray. And I, for one, certainly don't want to.

So if fate allows it, old aged womanhood - here I come, replete with all the grey hairs, laughter and frown lines and hopefully a head full of memories, knowledge and wisdom that rides along with each and every one of our oh so unique lives. And I hope that one day I'm going to be a kickass country grandma like mine was!

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Coronavirus Care – caring for others in our community The coronavirus is a major global public health challenge that is having a significant impact on the daily lives of many in our community.

All levels of government are taking strong and carefully considered steps to reduce the spread of coronavirus and to protect all Australians, particularly the elderly and the vulnerable.

While the government focuses on the social and economic challenges the global pandemic is causing, it is important we step up as a community and help those around us who may need support over the coming weeks and months.

Although social distancing and self-isolation are important tools in the fight against coronavirus, they can pose challenges for those in our community without a support network.

Together with my staff in my three Durack regional offices, we are working hard to find answers to your questions and offer reassurance to you all in Durack during this challenging time. You are most welcome to call my Geraldton office on 9964 2195 if you require any assistance or get in touch with me via email at melissa.price.mp@aph.gov.au. I know there is a lot of wonderful community care being undertaken in Durack and I thank you for all your efforts and kindness. If you would like to help out in your community and would like to know more about what is happening in your town or region, please call my office and we will gather the information for you.

I will continue to share the latest coronavirus information on my Facebook page ‘Melissa Price MP’ and through email updates. If you would like to receive those email updates and you are not a subscriber, please email or call my office and they will put you on the list. I would also encourage you to keep in touch by regularly monitoring the advice from the Federal Government at www.australia.gov.au.

By working together we will get through this difficult time.

Please take extra care of yourself Kind regards,

Melissa Price Federal Member for Durack Minister for Defence Industry

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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL

Here’s a few rounds of trivia questions the Quairading CRC has put together for a bit of fun!

Answers on the page over.

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In which city is the European Parliament based? _______________________________________________ Which City’s famous nickname is the ‘Pearl of the Orient’: Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore or Kyoto What is the world tallest freestanding mountain? ______________________________________________ And, what country is it located in? __________________________________________________________ How many Emirates make up the United Arab Emirates? 4 or 7?

Which of the following countries does not have a population exceeding 200 million?

Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia or Russia?

Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean? ______________________________________________ Which type of rock formed The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland?

Igneous, Sedimentary or Metamorphic In a standard game of Trivial Pursuit, which colour represents a Geography question?

Green, Blue, Red or Yellow?

In which country would you find the Rangipo Desert? ___________________________________________ The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps. True or False?

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Who was the lead singer on AC/DC’s debut single? _____________________________________________ Who won the 2016 Grammy for Album of the Year with the album “1989”? Taylor Swift or Bruno Mars?

What did as Cat Stevens change his name to? _________________________________________________ According to the lyrics of ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ – she’s got two tickets to see which band? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Name the artist of these four songs: Cecilia: _________________________________________________________________________________ Hey Ya!: ________________________________________________________________________________ Smoke on the Water: _____________________________________________________________________ I Wanna Dance with Somebody: _____________________________________________________________ Which band’s guitarist was known for the windmill style stroking of the guitar?

Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors, Led Zepplin or The Who? Name the band and title of this album cover featuring a black background, a triangle and rainbow lines. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Which of the following was not a member of UK boy band 'One Direction'?

Liam Tomlinson, Harry Styles or Zayn Malik The show ‘Spicks and Specks’ gets its name from the title of a song by which band?

The Bee Gees, The Pretenders, The Seekers or The Who Mandawuy Yunupingu is famous for fronting which Australian band? ______________________________

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How many times did Pete Sampras win the Wimbledon Men’s Singles title?

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In which sport is the ball known as a sliotar or sliothar? ________________________________________ Of our Australian male swimmers, who has won the most Olympic golds?

Ian Thorpe, Murray Rose, Michael Klim or Grant Hackett Name two TV game or competition shows that Grant Denyer has hosted. ________________________________________________________________________________________ When was the last time Hawthorn won the Wooden Spoon? _____________________________________ Who are the 2020 Australian NBL champions? _________________________________________________ What metal are Olympic Gold Medals predominantly made from?

Nickel, Gold or Silver Which female is the current #1 ranked tennis player in the world? _______________________________ The sabre, epée and foil are equipment used in water polo. True or false?

Sam Snead gained fame in which sport? ______________________________________________________

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Which was the first James Bond film to feature Roger Moore in the title role? _____________________ In which US city was the sitcom ‘Frasier’ set? New York City, San Francisco, Seattle or Chicago?

Who was Australia’s ‘The Bachelor’ in 2018? __________________________________________________ Which married celebrity couple separated in September, 2016?

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Rachel Bilson & Hayden Christensen or Fergie & Josh Duhamel Who is the Hogwarts professor that can transform themselves into a tabby cat?

Horace Slughor, Minerva McGonagall, Pomona Sprout or Filius Flitwick?

Who directed ‘The Shining’ and ‘Lolita’? _____________________________________________________ Howard Wolowitz is a character from which popular TV show? ___________________________________ The character Jar Jar Binks first appears in which of the Star Wars movies? _______________________ What is the name of the eldest Kardashian sister’s second child? North, Penelope, True or Dream Which of these actor / comedians lived to be 100 years old?

Charlie Chaplin, Jack Benny, Bob Hope or Buster Keaton?

ROUND FIVE: LOCAL LEGENDS 1.

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Mt Stirling is within the Shire of Quairading boundary. True or false?

What year was the Quairading townsite gazetted?

1906 1907 1908 1909 What other name is the Quairading Football Club known as?

Belles Bulls Bullettes Bulldogs What is the closest size of the Quairading Nature Reserve? >400Ha >500Ha >600Ha >700Ha Who won the Wardstone Trophy as the Annual Croc Kill Champion in 1980?

S Hadlow G Stone N Richards R Johnston Shae Johnston (Bruce) won WA’s Rural Ambassador Award in 2011. True or false?

What is the name of Quairading’s first main street? ____________________________________________ What was being distilled at Dangin Estate in the late 1800’s?

Whiskey Eucalyptus Oil Gin Emu Oil What year did the Quairading Club turn 70? ___________________________________________________ The Dolin Cup was first played for in 1933 and won by Mr V G Hinkley. Who is the most recent Quairading winner of the Dolin Cup? Shaun Simpson, Greg Logan, Keith Johnson or Eugene Stone

ROUND SIX: HISTORY 1.

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What was the first human invention that broke the sound barrier? ______________ What three letters were the predecessor of the Morse code distress signal ‘SOS’?

CDQ CQD MDS My nationality is Portuguese although I sailed for Spain. I won fame for being the first sailor to head an expedition that sailed around the globe. I myself only made it more than a little over halfway as I was killed in a battle with natives in the Philippines, but other members of the expedition completed the journey. Who am I? Henry the Navigator , Columbus, Magellan or Vespucci Albert Einstein’s second marriage was to his paternal first cousin (father’s sister’s daughter).

True or false?

What is Winston Churchill said to have done between 8 and 10 times every day? ____________________ In which decade was the first fax sent? 1840s 1880s 1910s 1920s Which style of art came first? Neoclassicism, Mannerism, Renaissance or Baroque?

Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin were all nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

True or False?

Where do potatoes originate from?

Russia Ireland Peru India History’s shortest war was between England and Zanzibar. How long did it last?

38 minutes 54 minutes 100 hours 6 days

ROUND SEVEN: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1.

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What did Alfred Nobel develop? Atomic Bomb Dynamite Nobelium Gunpowder What is the world’s busiest single-runway?

London Gatwick China Gaoqi China Wuhan London Stansted Affenpincher, Keeshand and Leonberger are all types of dogs. True or false?

What is produced in a ginnery? ______________________________________________________________ In a standard set of playing cards which is the only king without a moustache?

King of Diamonds Kings of Spades King of Hearts King of Clubs Where did the name for ‘Tim Tams’ come from? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Corn is grown on every continent in the world. True of false?

What was used to erase lead pencil before rubber came into use? ________________________________ What is a group of seals called? Parliament Harem Ambush Wisdom According to the idiom, what do ‘birds of a feather’ do? ________________________________________ PAGE 35

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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL ANSWERS ROUND ONE: GEOGRAPHY 1.

Strasbourg 2.

Hong Kong 3.

Kilimanjaro in Tanzania 4.

7 5.

Russia 6.

Sicily 7.

Igneous 8.

Blue 9.

New Zealand 10. True ROUND TWO: MUSIC ANSWERS 1.

Dave Evans 2.

Taylor Swift 3.

Yusuf Islam 4.

Iron Maiden 5.

Cecilia: Simon & Garfunkel Hey Ya!: Outkast Smoke on the Water: Deep Purple I Wanna Dance with Somebody: Whitney Houston 6.

The Who 7.

Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon 8.

Liam Tomlinson 9.

The Bee Gees 10. Yothu Yindi ROUND THREE: SPORT + GAMES ANSWERS 1.

7 2.

Hurling 3.

Murray Rose 4.

It Takes Two, Guinness World Records, Australia’s Got Talent, Iron Chef, Slide Show, Million Dollar Minute, Family Feud, Great Aus Spelling Bee, Game of Games, Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Name Game 5.

1965 6.

Perth Wildcats 7.

Silver 8.

Ash Barty 9.

False 10. Golf

ROUND FOUR: MOVIES + TV ANSWERS 1.

Live and Let Die 2.

Seattle 3.

Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins 4.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie 5.

Minerva McGonagall 6.

Stanley Kubric 7.

The Big Bang Theory 8.

Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 9.

Penelope 10. Bob Hope ROUND FIVE: LOCAL LEGENDS 1.

True 2.

1907 3.

Bulls 4. >500Ha 5.

N Richards 6.

True 7.

Parker Street 8.

Eucalyptus Oil 9.

2017 10. Greg Logan ROUND SIX: HISTORY 1.

The whip 2.

CQD 3.

Magellan 4.

False 5.

Smoke a cigar 6.

1840s 7.

Renaissance 8.

True 9.

Peru 10. 38 minutes ROUND SEVEN: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1.

Dyamite 2.

London Gatwick 3.

True 4.

Cotton 5.

King of Hearts 6.

The biscuits were named after a horse that won the 1958 Kentucky Derby 7.

False 8.

Bread 9.

Harem 10. Flock together

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GARDENING IN THE WHEATBELT Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm Well we’re still waiting for the break and as I sit here looking out toward our dam I can see the green tinge starting on the edges telling me it’s time for a refill! The weather gurus are saying it will be a good winter for rain but that it won’t be starting till the end of May. And as the burning of paddocks and dry seeding has started all around us I am reminded that hope springs eternal and so I try to keep that at the front of mind even when I’m rationing water to my orchard trees and my ornamental garden.

These beautiful cool days are making it easy to be in the garden and the Bougainvilleas are blooming everywhere. I hope you have one or two to cheer you up in your garden.

Harvest – Our second planting of zucchini for the summer is now bearing beautiful fruit which is even better in quality than the first lot we had. Early mandarins are starting and Myer lemons will be ready by the end of the month. Granny Smith and Pink Lady apples are ready in May, Sweet potatoes Plant of the Month – Towards the end of autumn if should be harvested you have deciduous trees in your garden you will before soaking rains have the wonderful experience of seeing the spoil them, pumpkins, changing colours of the leaves from green to also should be yellows, reds and orange. Of course because of the brought in for extreme heat of our summers we can’t grow such hardening before the beauties as the Japanese Maples, however, there rain sets in. Black are a range of deciduous trees which do quite well olives will be ready to in our climate. Our autumn and winters are cold pick by the end of this enough to induce full colour and leaf drop. At month. I will add a Eaglewood Farm we have London Plain, Dessert Ash, recipe to make Claret Ash, the Judas Tree, Golden Ash, Velvet Ash, Kalamata style olives Holm Oak, Chinese Pistachio, Russian Olive and to my Facebook page Chinese Elm, Chinese Tallow, Poinciana and Eaglewood Farm Jacaranda. All except the Tallows are planted in Sustainability Forum. the paddock stretching in front of the house and get very little in the way of love and care. They were Things to do watered once a fortnight during their first summer Deciduous orchard and then once a month during the following summer trees will be almost and that was it. They have been planted for 13 bare by late in May; years and are only now beginning to look like trees this is the perfect reaching about 3 meters. However, the Chinese time for spraying with copper or sulphur (best to Tallows which are planted on the southern side of use these chemicals alternately). Spray on a cool the house get watered more frequently and so have dry day when no rain is expected for a day or two. grown to about 4 to 5 metres in only half that time. Any fungus which is on the branches will be killed They are a beautiful well shaped tree with varying off and with a further spray in spring, just before colour range depending on whether they are bud burst your trees will not have problems such as seedling grown or grafted trees. leaf curl in peaches, freckle or shot hole in apricots and brown rot in peaches and nectarines. Perennial It’s time to… clumps of yarrow and salvia can be divided now.

Sow – I would still wait till the rains come to sow Buddleja bushes can be trimmed by 1/3 so that they plants that like to be sown in situ; these are plants don’t get leggy. This is the month for preparing the like annual flowering plants such as calendulas, holes for new roses, add lots of composted manure sweet pea, poppies, nemesia, sunflowers and into the planting hole and if your soil is too acidic mustard grown as a green manure crop to combat add lime to the hole before planting. It is also a the bad root knot nematodes. If sowing in pots then good idea to add some coco peat to help retain go for it with any of the spring flowering plants you moisture. After the first soaking rain spray lawns like. These seedlings should be ready to be planted and garden beds with pre emergent spray to keep out in July ready for a spring show. weeds at bay especially winter grass which can be very plentiful.

Plant – All the spring flowering bulbs should be in by the end of this month. As should all the winter The last word – Guys that say “bros before hoes” vegetables except for peas and broad beans which don’t take gardening as seriously as I do. from fb. should wait until June.

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EMERGENCY DRIVERS: Ivy Osborne (0429 799 853) 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.

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.

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ANGLICAN CHURCH

MAY 2020

(St Faith’s)

Harris Street

St Faiths Anglican Church is looking forward to the end of COVID-19 isolation, returning to regular Sunday morning services at 9am and resuming our St Faith’s kids program. In the meantime, the church still incurs expenses. If you are able to give, here is information for online giving & grain donations.

Cash transfers can be made to: St Faiths Anglican Church Quairading Westpac Bank BSB 036172 Acct No 250086 Grain donations can be made through CBH & AWB Anglican Parish of Quairading Grower ID 72840325 Thank you from the Anglican Church Parish Council David Whyte – Warden Pam Canova - Secretary Mary Stacey – Treasurer Ask and you shall receive Matthew 7:7

UNITING CHURCH Coraling Street

The Gospel readings since Easter Sunday have been telling the stories of Jesus appearing to His disciples.

Once they were shut in a room and Jesus suddenly appeared with peace and assurance. Maybe we can relate to being isolated at this time, another occasion they were at work fishing and He cooked a meal for them. Again two of them were walking and He joined them but they did not recognize Him. This tells us that no matter what situation we are in Jesus is near. The question is "Do we recognize Him? We could consider in what ways He appears to us, ''How do we know Him?" and what does it mean for us?

Readings for the month: Sunday 3rd May Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10: 1-10 Sunday 10th May Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Sunday 17th May Acts 17;22-31 Psalm 66: 8-20; 1 Peter 3: 13-22; John 14:15-21 Sunday 24th May Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35;1 Peter 4: 12-14,5:6-11; John 17:1-11 Sunday 31st May Acts 2;1-21 Psalm 104;24-35,1 Corinthians12;1-13, John 20;19-23.

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WARRIOR WELLBEING Stress in a viral world

Ironically, many of us “crack a Corona” after a long day at work as a way of easing stress, however many blokes and community members are currently feeling under the pump a little more than usual and therefore, a discussion around that discomfort is timely. The feeling of not being in control and the subsequent stress that we feel has probably never been more widespread than it is today with the threat of Covid19 (The Coronavirus) affecting not only Australia, but the world.

Stressful events can creep up on us, however the current situation is more like that big wave bearing down on us at the beach, we’re watching it, but we just have to brace ourselves and hang on. Stress is an entirely normal response to a perceived threat and it’s useful when preparing us to take action. That fight or flight mechanism, getting us ready for impending trouble can serve us well, but given free reign, can also result in us becoming dysfunctional. Letting unresolved stress overburden us is termed “situational distress” and it’s important that we understand (depending on our individual capacity and other contributing factors) staying in this distressed state for prolonged periods can push some of us towards a mental illness diagnosis.

What Not to Do  Retreat into ourself and shun the support of friends and family.  Self-medicate with alcohol or drugs.  Ignore surrounding events and do nothing or procrastinate about making any preparations.  Over-analyse or dwell upon the mountain of negative media and sensational reporting.  Catastrophise and hoard toilet paper and face masks for the zombie apocalypse.

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Make reasonable and prudent preparations for the contingencies that are within our control. An example might be to have enough supplies for a possible 14-day selfquarantine period. This doesn’t constitute hording; it’s a balanced and proportionate response.

Have discussions with family around what we will do if someone in the household does get sick. What is the most appropriate room for them? Bathroom access (easier if there is two)? Meal preparation options and shopping options (friends/family/online)?

Brush up on our sick leave/carer entitlements. Have a discussion with our employers around whether working from home might be an option should we be sick and short of leave.

Reinforce to our kids and ourselves and importantly practice, good hygiene. The most effective preventative step we can take is as simple as washing our hands thoroughly.

Three ways that we can alleviate the burden of stress are to: Avoid the stressor; so be informed but don’t dwell or pore over the inexhaustible mountain of sensationalist press. Adapt to the stressor; make reasonable and proportionate precautions. Accept the stressor; sometimes we just need to realise that some things are beyond our control. This can be difficult but it’s also healthier than railing against an unchangeable situation.

Finding ways to relax are also important, so meditation, music, fishing or any favourite pastime, may help us to get things back on an even keel. Most importantly it’s our connection with others that has undeniably the greatest health benefits, so …before it all gets too much…Talk to a Mate!!

So, What Can We Do?  Maintain social networks (within guidelines of self-quarantine if ill, and by phone if necessary).

From Glen and the Team from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative Delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc) Address: PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401 Phone: 9690 2277 Email: menshealth@4blokes.com.au Website: www.regionalmenshealth.com.au PAGE 40

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