Banksia Bulletin October 2019

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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.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

Absolutely incredible is the only way we can describe our experience with Fervor last weekend and our pristine night skies captured by Hannah Carlton. Other photos snapped by Marie Walker.

ACCREDITED PILOT VEHICLE COURSE

QUAIRADING AG SHOW

FERVOR IN QUAIRADING

LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Get sorted before harvest @ the CRC!

Just around the corner!

Read all about it!

Read the profiles and make your vote count!

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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 Tuesday—Thursday, 8am—12pm at Lot 83 Heal Street CARPARK MARKETS Third Saturday - March, May, Sept, Nov 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 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 12.30pm @ 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

9645 0661

Joan Bartlett

9645 1015

Russell Stacey Rosemary Mills

9645 0538

Phil Nonmus & Tracey Patton

9645 2222

Rowlie Mellor

9645 1439

Peter West

0427 454 204

Emma Wilson

0429 795 212

Susan Anderson

9645 1661

Pip Hall

9645 1213

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

Adam Duncan

0428 331 700

Danny Marzocchi

0427 450 127

STAY ACTIVE Thursday 9.30am @ Town Hall TOURIST & TIDY TOWN COMMITTEE Monthly meeting 4th Monday 10.00am @ 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 10.00am VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE 2nd Tuesday 7.00pm YOUTH CENTRE Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school PAGE 22 PAGE

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ADVERTISERS & SPONSORS LIST Corrigin Dental Phoenix Sheds WA GJ Jones Plumbing & Gas P&J Glass Excavator Services R2K Contracting Loose Stitches CWB Electrical Combined Pest Control Adler Constructions Barclay Books Countryside Memorials Valenti Lawyers Summit Fertiliser Quairading Seed Cleaners Purslowe Tinetti Funerals North Quairading Contractors Office of Regional Architecture Oh My Party Wandu Electrical Byfields Dawson’s Concrete Sarah Somers Lawyer Spearwood Wool Wheatbelt Physiotherapy AW Duncan Carpentry & Building Maint.

AWD Enterprises Painting Contractors Digging Docker

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I think I had a combined total of eight hours sleep for the month of September—anyone else in that boat? Odds on October being any more restful? Probably pretty slim, but I actually do not care because while things in thriving little Quairading have been pretty not stop—they’ve been pretty dang fun.

The last month has seen sports premierships, sports wind ups, long nights of play rehearsals, events galore, planning galore—everything but sleeping galore.

Our Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the Quairading CRC was super successful with almost 30 locals (and even some visitors) packing into our Meeting Room to watch the documentary Alive Inside. We were also treated to a surprise presentation by Noleen Philippe (from the Pub!) a former community educator with Alzheimer’s WA. Thank you for sharing your expertise Noleen!

Selling Curtain Raisers Mamma Mia tickets has kept as surprisingly busy at the CRC with two of the four performances pretty close to selling out! If you’re dragging your feet and haven’t been in to buy your tickets yet, pick them up and get to it!

I hope you’re taking advantage of this fine weather and using it to get out into the bush for a look at the spectacular display of wildflowers on show. If you’re not lucky enough to own your own patch of bush, the Quairading Nature Reserve is a seriously underrated treat— only 5km from town. Stick to the clearly marked tracks and you’ll be sure to stay out of trouble and see all the goods on offer.

If you can’t find me come November, chances are I’m in a comatosed state of sleep somewhere. Do not disturb— someone else can put the Banksia Bulletin together, right?

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

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THE PASSION SHEET EVENTS LICENSED PILOT COURSE The Quairading CRC will be hosting a two day Main Roads Accredited Pilot Course with Employment Training Solutions on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October.

The course cost is $1150 (inc GST) per person and includes all materials and catering for both days. Please contact the Quairading CRC ASAP to book your spot and to receive all of the required paperwork to be completed prior to the course.

Please note there is a separate fee ($205) that must be paid directly to Main Roads after the completion of this training.

COMMUNITY MURAL Friday 4 October. Want to meet and greet Luke O’Donohoe and have a chat about fabulous Quairading and the public mural he is going to create with us?

Luke (and Jill from the CRC) will be ready and waiting for chats on the main street from 2pm until 4pm and at the Club from 5pm until 7pm on Friday 4 October!

Want more info on this project?

Pick up a copy of the September Banksia Bulletin.

anyone has a 500 piece jigsaw that they would be willing to lend, could you please bring it on Monday? Thankyou. Any queries Sue Anderson 9645 1661.

QARRAS Monday 14 October– Guest speaker Rowlie Mellor- ‘Teaching at Warburton Ranges’. A plate of afternoon tea please. Bookings to John- 0429 450 174 or Shirley0428 451 348.

SENIORS WEEK COMEDY LUNCH Thursday 14 November, 11:30am2pm at the Town Hall. $20 per person includes lunch and entertainment. Bookings are now open, please contact the Quairading CRC. The show is called ‘Life’ and is suitable for ages 18+. _____________________________

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HELP NEEDED The Quairading Co-Op is shifting all the shelves from the west side of the building across into the east side of the building this Sunday 29 and Monday 30 September, while the store is closed for the long weekend. This is a massive job and we can’t pull this off unless we get a heap of JIGSAW SWAP volunteers to help us! So if you The next jigsaw swap mornings have a few hours to spare please will be at 10am on Wednesday 16 consider popping down and giving October, Saturday 16 November us a hand from 10am both days. and Monday 16 December.

Anyone is welcome to join us at LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS the Café for a cuppa and to swap There are 6 candidates standing their jigsaw (which can be any for 5 positions on Council. ‘In degree of difficulty; children’s person’ early voting is now through to challenging). If available at the Shire PAGE 4

Administration Centre during normal office hours. Early voting closes at 4pm Friday 18 October 2019. Applications for a postal vote are also available by contacting the shire administration staff. Applications must be submitted by 4pm Tuesday 15 October 2019, however, it is recommended that postal voting applications be made well before this date to enable the application to be processed and postal voting packages to be sent out by mail.

Voting in person can be done on Election Day, Saturday 19 October from 8am to 6pm (sharp), at the Shire Administration Centre. The election count will be held in the council chambers shortly after the close of the polls. Make your vote count!

QUAIRADING QUICK SHEAR We are delighted and honoured to be asked by Lou Brown, to present the World Record Certificate to him at our event at the Quairading Ag Show on Saturday 12 October. Lou gained this record by shearing 497 Merino Ewes in 8 hours on 27 April 2019 in Kojonup.

CURTAIN RAISERS MAMMA MIA! TICKETS Now for sale at the Quairading CRC! $50 per person, includes two course meal. Performance dates: Saturday 19 October, Saturday 26 October, Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November.

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CARAVAN CLUB VISIT Quairading will be hosting 10 vans with the WA Kokoda Caravan Club from Friday 27 SeptemberMonday 30 September. Please be sure to let local businesses and ambassadors know and make all of our visitors feel welcome.

2019 QUAIRADING AG SHOW Membership renewals now due!

Pay your $12 in a labelled envelope at the Quairading CRC or online: www.trybooking.com/ BEHSO

Centre. Emerging wine varieties— great news and innovation from DPIRD. Fun events from York Festival with Jenny Garoun. _____________________________

BUSINESS

QUAIRADING BOOK POST Please note the phone number for our shop is 9645 1133.

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due to the long weekend.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

QUAIRADING PRIMARIES We will be closed on Saturday 28 and Monday 30 September for the long weekend. For enquiries phone Trevor or Ross on 9645 1300.

POP UP SHOP Nourishabley Natural Health will be in the Quairading Co-op Pop Up space on the first Monday of every month. Natural skin and body care products, Massage, AG SHOW BAR HELPERS Reflexology and other natural QUAIRADING CLUB KITCHEN Keen to help out behind the bar therapies. Contact Janet 0459 Come on down for a Friday lunch, 704 360 or at the Quairading Ag Show on Saturday 12th October? Stephen they are available from 12-2pm! janet@nourishabley.com Bartlett would love to hear from Dine in or takeaway. We are open Grand Final Day, Saturday 28 you- 0407 755 239.

NORTH QUAIRADING September, 12-2pm– burgers, CONTRACTORS hotdogs and fish & chips.

Platters EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Please keep us in mind if you find The Shire of Quairading is seeking are available also by pre-order yourself short on cartage this only. Still open Friday and expressions of interest with harvest. We know it might seem Saturday nights 6pm-8pm. regard to catering and or a little early, but we thought we Bookings welcome. Contact providing bar service for the would let all farmers know that Elaine (Ellie) on 0428 621 682.

Council’s annual Christmas we have a spare road train and function, to be held Friday 6 fit, happy driver this silly season.

LOOSE STITCHES December 2019. The menu Cam Fraser 0427 882 662.

Please note that we will be preference is cocktail style closed on Friday 27 September (mains and sweets). For further BETTY’S OP SHOP and Friday 4 October. Field information, please contact We will be open on Thursdays Anthea Strauss at the Shire Office Journal get together has been only until further notice. Any and rescheduled to Friday 20 on 9645 2400, please submit EOI all donations are greatly to shire@quairading.wa.gov.au by September. Knot Knitting appreciated. In particular we are (Macramé) are coming to Loosies in real need of furniture; Friday 25 October 2019. on Saturday 2 November from wardrobes, cupboards etc.

10am to 5pm. They are offering 3 101.3fm LOCAL INTERVIEWS projects for the workshop; wall 1-4pm Monday 30 September: T.P.F HANDYMAN SERVICES hanger, clutch and pot plant Chatting with Graeme Fardon for Household repairs/refits, all of the latest Quairading Shire holder, pop into the shop or painting, paving, tree pruning, phone (96451806) to put you news. Also speaking with Jill tip runs etc. No job too big or too name in and what you would like Hayes from the Quairading CRC small. ABN 87 924 954 476, to make, names in by Friday 18 regarding the proposed insured. Located in Quairading.

October.

Community Mural and Pop-up Contact Tony on 0448 120 209.

Photo Booth event.

QUAIRADING TYRE & BATTERY Latest info re black salve and ART & COLLECTIBLES The Tyre shop will be closed on sugary drinks—facts and news Open Friday-Sunday 11am-3pm.

Friday 27 September and will from Wheatbelt Cancer Ed Specials- 2 year old Stainless reopen on Tuesday 1 October, QUAIRADING GARDEN & GIFTS Now open: Tuesday 10am-1pm Thursdays & Fridays 10am4:30pm Saturday 9:30am-12pm

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steel fridge/freezer $350.00, table and chairs $150.00.

contacting the Shire of Quairading on 9645 2400 and submit a completed Application MEGA PROPERTIES Form, selection criteria and Offering property management current resume detailing relevant services in your local area. Please experience. Applications for this contact June on 9641 2444 or position close at 5pm Friday, 4 0419 764 454.

October.

GAIL’S CLEANING SERVICE ASSISTANT TOWN GARDENER Spring, vacate, commercial Applications are invited from cleaning and one off cleans interested people for this available. Private cleaning also position which operates from available on request. Have ABN if Council’s Works Depot in the required. Please feel free to Quairading town site. The contact me on 0417 942 077. successful applicants will work with a team that engages in a GARDENING, PROPERTY variety of tasks involving the MAINTENANCE & CARE general upkeep, improvement Lawn mowing, gardening, weed and maintenance of the Town’s spraying etc. House cleaning, Parks, Public areas and Facilities. window cleaning, general C class driver’s license is maintenance, vacate clean-ups . required. Applicants must Contact Renee on 9645 1628 or address the selection criteria and 0437 903 432. provide details on previous work experience, relevant personal _____________________________ details together with the name and telephone numbers of two recent referees. Applications are to be addressed and marked “ASSISTANT TOWN GARDENER” to Graeme Fardon CEO. For more info please contact Miss Britt CARAVAN PARK CARE TAKER Hadlow at the Shire on 96452400, The Shire of Quairading are shire@quairading.wa.gov.au or looking for a motivated hard download from the Shire Website worker, preferably with www.quairading.wa.gov.au. experience in accommodation Applications addressing the park/maintenance. Must have great people and communication Selection Criteria are to be received by the Shire by 4pm skills and be available to assist with on-call duties. This position Friday 11 October. is offered on a casual short term DON’S BACK! basis with conditions of employment in accordance with I’m back!! Handyman work required. All work completed to the Local Government Industry Award 2010, Level 3. Interested your satisfaction. From window cleaning to house renovations. candidates are requested to Call Don 0429 455 210 obtain an information package, available via the Shire of Quairading website at www.quairading.wa.gov.au, or by

POSITIONS VACANT & WORK WANTED

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MEETINGS

QUAIRADING AG SOCIETY Final meeting pre-show day, Tuesday 1 October from 7pm at the Ag Shed (showgrounds).

CENTRAL BUSHFIRE BRIGADE Our AGM is Wednesday 2 October, 6pm at the Fire Station.

Can all volunteers please attend and could we please have a representative from surrounding brigades attend also. Look forward to seeing you all there.

QUAIRADING VINTAGE CLUB Next general meeting to be held Saturday 5 October at the Parker street premises.

GOLF CLUB AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Quairading Golf Club will be held on Tuesday 15 October, commencing 7:30pm at the club house. All members welcome.

QUAIRADING NETBALL AGM Wednesday 16 October, 4:30pm at the Club. Election of office bearers will happen. Come and support your child’s junior netball club. Contact Claire— 0400 155 321.

AQUATIC CLUB AGM To follow on from the Junior Netball AGM at the Club, approximately 5pm start. The agenda will include election of office bearers, fee’s good governance documents, let me know any others. Contact Renee Anderson—0427 042 646.

QUAIRADING FOOTBALL CLUB AGM is on Wednesday 23 October in the footy change rooms at 7pm. All members welcome.

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CWA QUAIRADING Meet on the second Friday of each month,10:30am at the CWA centre on Parker Street. New and prospective members are welcome to join us for morning tea and a chat. Enquiries to Rosemary on 9645 0538 or Elaine on 9645 1402 QUAIRADING VFRS TRAINING Every first and third Wednesday evening of the month, be at the Station at 6pm for a 6:30pm start. If anyone is interested in joining please come along for a look, you are most welcome. ____________________________

SPORT

QUAIRADING BOWLING CLUB There will be a busy bee on Saturday 28 September at 8am in preparation for the opening day.

Open Day Mixed Triples, sponsored by the Quairading Farmer’s Co-op, are on Sunday 29 September at 1pm. Join us for the final game on our old greens.

Names to Mick 0447 751 239 or Dale 9645 1013– bring Nibbles!

GLENCORE GRAIN DONATIONS If you’re a supporter of the Quairading Football Club and are using Glencore Grain to sell some grain this year, please consider mentioning the sponsorship partnership with the Quairading Football Club when you’re contracting. For every tonne delivered, Glencore Grain will donate 20c to our football club – at no cost to you!

QUAIRADING TENNIS Busy Bee to prepare for a new scintillating summer of tennis.

Friday 4 October from 5pm. Tea at The Club to follow. All welcome.

QUAIRADING TENNIS OPENING DAY Sunday 13 October at 2pm. Stay for a Mexican Themed dinner, $8 per person. Spread the word, bring friends! We’d love to see you there. For more info call Kelli Brown 0429 457039.

JUNIOR CRICKET REGISTRATION DAY Friday 18 October at 5pm. Subs are $20, open to boys and girls from years 1-8. Any enquiries please contact Todd Mills-0429 454 229.

MEN’S PENNANTS BOWLS Please note the change of game location due to replacement of our greens: Saturday 5 October Quairading Red will verse Doodlakine in Doodlakine. Teams QUAIRADING JUNIOR TENNIS are on the board.

We will be running our annual doubles and mixed doubles junior SENIOR CRICKET TRAINING tournament on Saturday 16 Wednesday’s 5:30pm at the nets, November. Sort your partners out all welcome. early!

QUAIRADING LADY BOWLERS Could all ladies who intend playing pennants please make sure your names are in. Ring Dale on 9645 1013 or Christine on 0427 864 826.

BOWLING CLUB CATERING We are once again supplying the afternoon tea for the Quairading Ag Show. Could all members please supply a plate of slice or cake. Call Ivy on 0429 799 853 for further information.

TENNIS COACHING & CARDIO TENNIS Last year we ran a 6 week coaching/cardio course with Chelsea Church. I am looking for interest to see whether it is viable for us to run it in 4th term this year. Available for adults and juniors. Please register your interest with me ASAP! Kelli Brown 0429 457039

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JUNIOR TENNIS COACHING We would like to offer junior tennis coaching again this year. It would run on Fridays after school during term 4 from approximately 3:15pm-5pm for 6 weeks. Open to kids aged PP-Yr 10. Before we can organise this and work out costing, we need to know numbers. If you're kids are interested, please text their names and ages to Rosie Duncan 0429 457 045. ____________________________

BUY, SELL & RENT GARAGE SALE This Saturday, 21 September, from 9am-4:30pm at 7 Powell Crescent. Household items for sale.

CHRISTMAS DUCKS FOR SALE Plum grain feed ducks $15 each.

Phone 0473 850 624.

SHORT TERM STAY 3 bedroom house, all facilities. $60 per person, per night. Phone David or Lyn on 9645 0170 or 0447 450 170.

FOR SALE Quairading Quick Shear Hoodies from Quairading Book Post. Adult sizes Small-2XL $60 each. Kid sizes 4-16 $40 each.

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.

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QUAIRADING YOUTH CENTRE We had a great turn out for the Better Choices Camp-Out. We cooked damper on the fire, played games and woke up to find ice on our tents!

The permaculture garden is going into the warm season crops, here comes the tomatoes, cucumbers and melons.

We have recently started playing a game called War Hammer at the centre it’s designed for older age groups, come down and give it a go.

October at the Youth Centre 14th October 16th October 21st October 23rd October

Games and activities Archery Softball Dot Painting with Beryl Dick

3pm-5pm 3pm-5pm 3pm-5pm 3pm-5pm

QTTTC NEWS We hope you have noticed the great artwork on the main street bins by now. Thanks go to 

Quairading Photo Club for providing and allowing the use of some of their amazing photos.

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Brett Connelly of Connelly Images for turning those images into weather proof signs and

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Letty and Tom Mills for installing them!

We had a very cool but also very successful Garden Party with 40 attendees enjoying the day. Thank you to Lyn and David Whyte, Tony Robinson, Norm Marnham, Olive Caporn and Val Hayes for allowing us to walk through and appreciate their gardens and homes.

The Car Park Markets on Saturday 21 September were poorly attended so we have decided there will be no November Market. Thank you to all those who have supported the markets throughout the year.

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

Dr Joseph Ogunleye MBCHB, FRACGP

Practice Manager Sam Brown Practice Nurse Jess Richards RN ADMINISTRATION Tarryn Lear, 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

PHONE: 9645 1210

FAX: 9645 1066

VISITING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: OCTOBER 2019 Monday 7th October

Sandy Havlin

Diabetes Educator

Monday 7th October

Laura Nairn

Dietitian

Wednesday 16th October

Deb Schoen

Podiatrist

Thursday 17th October

Deb Schoen

Podiatrist

PAP SMEARS Our Practice Nurse, Jess Richards RN, is now a registered Pap Smear Provider. If you are due for a standard Pap smear and unable to attend an appointment with Dr Ellie, Jess is now qualified to provide this service.

This service will not replace Dr Ellie and we will, as always, work hard at retaining her services. Jess is available as an alternative, for patients who are unable to attend a standard Pap smear consultation with Dr Ellie.

HEALTH AWARE OCTOBER Some dates to keep in mind this October.

4th Oct World Smile and Walk to Work Day. 5th Oct Mental Health Week (5th – 13th). th 10 Oct World Mental Health Day & Sight Day. 13th Oct National Nutrition Week & Careers Week (13th – 19th).

16th Oct Ride to Work day.

20th Oct Pink Ribbon Day & Sock it to Suicide Week (20th – 27th).

PLEASE NOTE NEW OPENING TIME We wish to advise that the MORNING opening hours for the doctor’s surgery will change as of Monday, 9th September 2019. Our new opening/telephone hours will be from 8:30am, all other hours remain unchanged.

Monday

08:30am – 11:30am, 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Tuesday - Thursday

08:30am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Friday

08:30am - 12:00pm

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.

FOR ALL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000

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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Dental Services Include:        

General Dentistry Fillings Worn teeth Mouthguards Wisdom Tooth removal Crown & Bridge work Teeth Whitening Smile assessment and Cosmetic dentistry

APPOINTMENTS Dr John Cobley is available at the Corrigin Dental Surgery every:

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY (Narembeen on Thursday and Friday)

HICAPS services available to claim from your private health fund at time of treatment.

9063 2323 A/Hours: 0419 987 397

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

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Contact Glen on 0437 937 855

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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

Hydraulic Component’s Sales ex supplier Hydraulic system design and testing Hydraulic Components Repairs in house Fully equipped service vehicle, will travel Regular trips to Perth, repairs & purchase of parts Hydraulic hose assembly made to order, in-house Mobile hose and fitting trailer for onsite repair ABN: 16 563 552 915

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ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. On Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September, Quairading Rainmakers Inc hosted the incredible team from Fervor for two magical dinners attended by up to 60 people each night. Folk travelled from near and far, with over half coming from outside of the Quairading district and one very keen bean flying in from over east!

Fervor ran a top quality service, dishing up 5 canapes, 4 seated courses and petit fours all from the most well stocked kitchen truck you’ve ever seen. The team spent a few hours in the kitchen at the town hall each morning, then all afternoon cooking onsite at our pop up restaurant—in a paddock, 20km from town. We’re overwhelmingly grateful to Yoda, Steph, Bree, Rohan and Dario from the Fervor team for taking a chance on us and coming to Quairading.

The success of this absolutely incredible event was only made possible thanks to the generous local support of so many individuals, families, businesses and organisations. Thank you all so much for your willing supply of goods and services, both paid and donated. We’d like to give a shout out to the following long list of legends: To Greg & Jo Hayes for allowing us to scope out potential dinner locations on their property for months on end in the lead up to the dinners, for never refusing to lend an extra hand, for providing advice, eskies, tea towels, tubs, the best generator we’ve ever seen, aeroguard, one hundred other things and just being the most accommodating hosts we could ever ask for.

Windows Estate, from Margaret River, a small, family owned vineyard in the south west were incredibly supportive of our event with Fervor and provided all the wine for both evenings at an incredible price. Next time you’re in the neighbourhood, drop in for a drop! Also a big thanks to Quairading Agri Services for helping us arrange delivery of a pallet of wine to Quairading!

Likewise we received great support from Funk Cider who provided us with the best cider in WA for the evening. A business created by two farm raised brothers from Toodyay, their Swan Valley venue provides an excellent pitstop between Perth and Quairading! Thank you to Mitch & Sophie Davies for coordinating the pick up of said Funk and the beautiful chairs hired from Perth. Thanks also to Quairading Club & Quairading Pub for fulfilling all our boozey orders outside of the wine and cider.

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support! Thanks to Capi for a great deal on fancy little soft drinks and mineral waters.

Thank you to the powerhouses that are Tarns Fraser and Ros Fraser for transporting portaloos from town to the dinner site and all the many cartons of drinks.

Thanks to Cam Fraser, Sarah Caporn and Tarns Fraser for being excellent bus drivers, transporting many locals and visitors alike to and from town.

Thanks massively to the Quairading P&C and to Colin & Donna Hayes for providing buses to transport said diners.

Thank you to the Quairading Book Post for supporting a local mail drop of invitations and to the Quairading CRC for the printing of those invitations.

Thank you to the Shire of Quairading for the in-kind provision of tables, portaloos and the hall kitchen through the Community Grants Program. This support ensured our event was not only a fantastic experience, but financially feasible.

Thank you to Quairading Ag Society for allowing us to borrow fire drums and drum tables and to Quairading Football Club for the hire of their beautiful festoon lights.

Thank you Marie Walker for snapping away at both nights and providing us with stuning photos to use as a reminder of the beautiful experience of each night—and perhaps use in promoting future events!?

Also big thanks to Hannah Carlton for capturing incredible long exposure shots of the Milky Way dancing above our dinner.

Thank you Janine Anderson & Wendy Bubb of Flavour Town Catering for providing sustenance to our bar workers each night and for lending a very steady hand to the Fervor team in plating up processes on the Friday night.

Thank you Quairading BP for having ice readily available and to Quairading Co-op for filling all of our extra planned and last minutes needs.

Thank you Toapin Rise Farm for supply of local extra virgin olive oil, Goodfield Quality Meats (Cunderdin) for the supply of the freshest local lamb possible and the Walkers and Hayes’ for sourcing farm fresh yabbies.

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event and to Tamara Spark, Taryn White, Sarah Caporn, Kate Walker, Tarns Fraser and Ros Fraser for providing incredibly professional wait staffing each night. Alex Stacey and Mitch Davies for collecting and carting the very essential firewood Also to all of the above plus Shae Johnston and Kelly Seitz for providing fairy lights, eskies, drinks tubs, candles, knee rugs, full sets of glassware and more from their home collections!

Some feedback from our very happy diners: “Thank you so much for organising such an amazing night and for your family for having us on their property. Was truly a magical evening and we can’t wait for the next one!”

Michela, Perth.

“A couple of great dinners in Quairading this weekend! Thanks to the Quairading Rainmakers Inc for hosting us and the whole community for making us feel so welcome” Fervor, Busselton.

“Epic night. It exceeded by expectations by at least ten times!”

Scott, Quairading.

“What a fabulous way to spend a frosty evening rugged up in the countryside with the locals of Quairading. Serendipity, surprises and an eclectic crowd brought together by curiosity and the opportunity to connect and be fed decadent, locally sources morsels whipped up before our very eyes by Yoda and the Fervor team” Aneta, Como.

“It was such an amazing night—the food, people and atmosphere. Dining under the stars in a paddock was freezing, but it was an experience I’ll never forget.

Quairading, you’ve left a lasting impression on me and I would love to come back” Lynda, Perth.

“Well done on a fantastic weekend!”

Hannah, Quairading.

Our main purpose in organising and delivering this event was to provide a unique experience which showcased the beauty of our region, and promoted Quairading by attracting new visitors. Through the success of good ticket sales, we’ve also raised some money which will go towards future local projects and events by Quairading Rainmakers Inc. We can’t wait to do it all again!

Written by Jill Hayes on behalf of the organising subcommittee of Rainmakers committee members of: Jill Hayes, Kate Walker, Jen Green, Tamara Spark & Graydon Bond.

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QDHS YEAR 7-10 ENGLISH 2019 This term in English, the year 9/10’s studied the works of William Shakespeare, focusing on the play Macbeth. This culminated with a 20-minute production of an adapted modern version of Macbeth, played at Assembly. Macbeth was played by Adam Cosgrove, with Brock Macdonald taking centre stage with an evil, yet humorous version of Lady Macbeth.

During Bookweek, the year 9/10 class helped the year 1/2 class write their “Reading is my super power” jingle for Bookweek to the song “Shotgun” by George Ezra. They also wrote their own jingle for the Bookweek Assembly to the song “Old Town” by Lil Nas and Billy Ray Cyrus.

The year 7/8’s have been looking at Film conventions and Australian Indigenous Heroes, they had to make a short Documentary about their chosen Australian Indigenous Hero.

Their only restriction was that it wasn’t allowed to be a sports star! Students commented on how much they learnt about people they never knew existed, by studying the life and contributions of people like Geoffrey Gurrumul, Eddie Mabo, David Unaipon, Mick Dodson, Faith Thomas and Neville Bonner.

Currently the year 9/10’s are studying Poetic Forms and are creating a Poem from the perspective of someone moving to Australia for the first time. The year 7/8’s are looking at visual conventions used in posters and are creating an Infographic about English, to present to the year 5/6 class.

We have started incorporating a word wall in the classroom this term and have both an English word wall and a Deadly word wall. The purpose of the wall is to try and increase our complex vocabulary and learn some Ballardong Noongar language.

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BIG BUS DAY OUT Written by Tamara Spark As residents of this wonderful community we can become complacent or are even somewhat oblivious of the amazing sights and amenities we have.

Visit Quairading WA is a tourism promotion campaign that has been created and is run by the Quairading CRC with the purpose of tourist promotion, and the Big Bus Day Out was planned and delivered with that same purpose.

25- mainly local-tourists boarded the community bus nice and early outside the Quairading Club on the first day of the month and the official first day of spring.

The planned itinerary included stops at Toapin Weir, Toapin Rise Farm for a olive oil tasting and olive grove tour and Kokerbin rock, with Kwolyin campsite to be our picnic lunch stop. Despite it being the first day of Spring we could not have picked a colder or wetter day, luckily we had an adaptable crew that were not perturbed by some slight modifications to the itinerary and even came up with the novel idea to lunch at our very own caravan park. Here we were able to enjoy the pristine amenities that are generally only experienced by real tourists.

I could confidently say that Toapin Rise Farm was a fan favourite, it was the third time for me personally attending one of their tastings and I still haven’t had enough!

That’s not to take away from the stunning natural wonders that are Kokerbin and the rock and wildflowers at Toapin Weir.

If you are a weir virgin yourself, and we did have someone lose their weir virginity on the day, I suggest you lose yours too… and soon! That way we can all be better advocates for our piece of paradise that is Quairading.

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Q-TOWN DOES IT AGAIN! An thank you from local superstar, Indiana Squiers Nothing ever surprises me about my home town of Quairading, people all the time say ‘Where do you live?’ and I reply ‘Quairading!’. Their response ‘what - Qwwweradaine?’ or something to that effect. I am sure you’ve all heard it a thousand times. This always makes me giggle but I always have the same response to all of them, ‘You must come and visit my hometown and come stay with me on the farm, it is the best.’ And I’m not lying when I say the best.

Just recently I have been lucky enough to be selected in the State 15’s and Under Netball side. There was a long process involved including the start when 250 girls tried out. As you could imagine I never thought I would have made it all the way through but somehow, I made it and I got that email!! You can imagine the smile on my face and my Mum and Dad’s! My destination was Brisbane, knowing this I thought how I am I going to support myself and thinking of poor Mum and Dad of the cost to get me there. So, I wrote to my town of Quairading!

This is where I know Q-town is full of great supportive people! I cannot thank the kind people and businesses enough that supported me to get there by either donating money or just buying a raffle ticket! A huge thank you and to say I had the best time just doesn’t cut it!

Quairading Smash Repairs Quairading Netball Club St Christopher’s Netball Club Quairading Co-op Alison Reilly and the Richards Clan Janine and Craig Anderson Sarah and Brett Capon

Terryle Thermomix Fremantle Netball Club Sharks Netball Club Quairading Rotary Club (Matchy lives on!!)

Terry and Kaye Andrews Gavin and Gem Charlton

Digging Docker Flavour Town Catering

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FURTHER SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRES Wednesday, 25 September 2019

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McGowan Government supporting security and sustainability for Community Resource Centres (CRCs) in regional WA Individual CRCs offered two-year contract extension

The McGowan Government is supporting Community Resource Centres (CRCs) to maximise service delivery and provide valuable community hubs in rural and regional areas around the State.

The State Government has offered a two-year contract extension for all 89 CRCs currently funded on a contract basis, and continued grant funding for 13 CRCs which operate on ongoing grants.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will work with the CRC network on a future tender process that will provide longer-term contracts for individual CRCs. This work will commence mid-2020.

DPIRD will also continue to identify opportunities for CRC to support delivery of government services in regional and rural communities.

CRCs are not-for-profit organisations contracted to provide access to government and community services and information, and undertake community, business and economic development activities.

The McGowan Government has secured long-term funding for the CRC program.

Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan: "CRCs are owned and operated by their local communities, and our government recognises the valuable services they provide, particularly in small regional communities.

"I have written to CRCs today offering an extension to their current contract from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022.

"We remain completely committed to funding the CRC program, and will continue to work with the CRC network to identify how we can support CRCs to better deliver services in their local communities.

"The aim is to work towards a longer contract for five years to allow for security and sustainability for these organisations."

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QUAIRADING SUB CENTRE Engaging with our community!

Quairading sub centre recently continued their sustained community engagement campaign, “Caring for our kids”, an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to Quairading District High School. This is part of an extended push to equip and educate our community so that they are able to confidently assist in saving lives.

School Principal, Pauline Wray is keen for her school community to be a part of the initiative and staff at the school will be given the opportunity to undertake Advanced Resuscitation Training. The St John Ambulance volunteers of Quairading sub centre also donated a First Aid Manual for each school building and a First Aid kit for each staff member. This ongoing program will also encourage the use of the First Responder App and AED training, as well as a First Aid Focus program for all students.

Community Paramedic Drew Richardson commented that “within any community a shared sense of responsibility and early intervention – even before an ambulance can be deployed, is the key to greater success when dealing with critically ill patients.” His comments are supported by latest research and trends world-wide in pre-hospital care and reflect the direction that St John Ambulance has been working towards as a modern service.

Chairperson Janet Hall, (also a teacher) and VSO John Hards helped make the presentation and made arrangements for the defibrillator to be registered with the First Responder programme. This means that if a “000” call in the immediate vicinity requires a defibrillator; the operator can direct the member of public to the location where it is kept and provide direction in its application and use.

BECKY COWCILL SHIRE COUNCIL CANDIDATE I shifted to Quairading in 1983 when I married Allen Cowcill and after working for his uncle for several years we joined the family farming enterprise, we now live on the original family farm in the Wamenusking area.

We have four children and several grandchildren. Whilst the children were growing up and attending QDHS I was active in the P&C, Canteen and School Council, including being Chairperson for several years.

I have been involved in many community associations including volunteer ambulance officer, volunteer community car driver, tennis and golf clubs and have held various committee positions within these, and am current vice president of the Wamenusking Sports Club. I also enjoyed working at the Quairading Tyre and Battery Supplies for over ten years.

As a farmer/contractor and also having worked in a local town business I believe I have a unique viewpoint of how both primary producers and trading businesses operate.

If elected I anticipate the challenge of being an active councillor and would look to securing our Shire’s future with strong economic planning and well considered strategies in this ever changing political climate.

Becky Cowcill 0429 454 217 abcowcill@bigpond.com

PO Box 46 Quairading WA 6383

Written and authorised by Becky Cowcill and published with permission by the Quairading CRC in the Banksia Bulletin.

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WA’S FIRST TRAVELLING DEMENTIA BUS Hitting the Road for Dementia Awareness Month Leading not-for-profit community-based organisation, Community Vision is leading the way in dementia awareness as WA’s first travelling community dementia bus gets out and about during Dementia Awareness Month (September). Dementia Awareness Month aims to develop a dementia-friendly nation, and ultimately create communities where people with dementia are supported.

The first bus visit will take place on Sunday 8th September with a day visit to the Badjaling Aboriginal Community, 10kms east of Quairading and it will serve two purposes. It will provide an opportunity for Community Vision to learn more about the local community, the people and the land they live on. It will also provide an opportunity for the dementia bus to educate locals on the disease, the support that’s available and how to cope with the disease when it affects loved ones and those within the community.

Community Vision also recently secured a tender with Badjaling Aboriginal Community to provide disability support services as part of the Governments Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) program. ILC is all about inclusion – creating connections between people with disability and the communities they live in. Unlike the rest of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), ILC doesn’t provide funding to individuals, but rather grants to organisations to deliver projects in the community that benefit all Australians with disability, their carers and families.

Community Vision’s travelling dementia bus has been made possible by the generosity of West Australians – supporting a bold fundraising campaign called A Roast to Remember. The fundraising campaign encourages people to get friends, family and neighbours together for a special roast dinner and raise funds or simply go online and donate. It will also see the launch of a Celebrity Recipe Booklet later in the year.

Whilst visiting the Badjaling Aboriginal Community they will host their version of a roast dinner with a traditional barbeque.

All funds raised to date are what has made the travelling bus a reality, and further funds raised will be used to service and man the bus and continue its journey, with the aim of visiting a minimum of two locations each week covering metro, regional and rural WA. Community Vision CEO Michelle Jenkins says, “As more people are affected by dementia the need for awareness greatens. We hope that our awareness building, respite and education via and the bus, will help the whole community to understand what a person with dementia experiences and prepare them better with how to cope.”

The travelling bus will also be visiting relevant community events throughout Dementia Awareness Month to provide the opportunity for the wider community, who don’t have immediate access to local services to get the education, respite and advice they need when it comes to dealing with those living with dementia. It will also offer access to new technology and innovations such as Virtual Reality (VR) for those living with the disease.

The inside of the bus is fully air conditioned and fitted with sensory materials to help reduce frustration, stress and anxiety. There is also tea and coffee facilities and a pull-out awning on the exterior of the bus. Manned by two staff, the bus will also allow carers and loved ones of those living with dementia to get some respite as well as seek advice Above are some photos from the Badjaling visit that occurred between the writing of this media release and the Banksia and learn new therapy techniques or methods of Bulletin publishing date. dealing with a loved one with dementia.

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COLOURING IN TIME!

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PHOTO CLUB NEWS Written by Russell Stacey (Club Promotion Officer) PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS GOLD: Geoff Hall & David Whyte SILVER: David Whyte BRONZE: Janet Hall & George Wishart

than adjusting the many settings on a modern day camera, but we all managed to take some fantastic photos.

Geoff Hall & David Whyte The Photo Club is inviting everybody to have a go at shared equal first place last entering your own photos into a competition we are month. The votes were split having. between Geoff’s pic of some bright coloured RAZZAMATAZZ What we are doing is asking everybody to have a go at socks hanging on the clothes having your pics included in our Photo Club Calendar line & David snapped a close for the year 2021. This competition is not for next up pic of two woolly sheep. years 2020 calendar, it is for the following year in 2 David’s second place pic was years time. of 2 ducks clumsy waddling along past a park bench.

The idea is to have a calendar on sale at the 100 year George & Janet shared equal anniversary of the Quairading Ag Show in 2020. We 3rd place. George had a pic of expect a lot of expats from Quairading from all over porcelain vases that stood out the world to attend this 2020 Show. against a black background which enhanced the vases & Janet entered a pic of We have nutted out a plan that goes like this. At this Green, Red & Yellow coloured Jamacian thongs . years Quairading Ag Show there is a new photo section Other photos of Pairs included pics of 2 Black called “QUAIRADING”. This section is for any photo Cockatoos, a pair of table & chair legs, a pic of a taken in the Quairading shire. All photos entered in church with lots of items that where pairs, pairs of this section will then be collected by the Photo Club floresucent lights, 2 bottles of Toapin Rise Olive Oil, 2 and we will use these pics to compile our 2021 old rusty car rims highlighting all the rustic patina, a calendar for the following year. That calendar will be pair of shoes, 2 pink galahs, a pair of forks, 2 bike on sale at the 2020 Quairading Ag Show featuring pics riders, a pair of binoculars, 2 thongs, 2 brightly taken by all us Quairadingnites inhabitants. colourful parrots kissing each other & a pic of legs in a sport action photo.

Whilst talking about the Quairading Ag Show, make sure you get to the show this year 45 minutes earlier We are at the moment getting our pics sorted for the than usual and dedicate 45 minutes to checking out all 2020 Photo Club Calendar which features with the pics in the photo section. Our members will be FERVOUR locally sourced photos taken within the displaying lots of pics that we have taken. When Quairading Shire. There is no Calendar theme this looking at the photos if you spend a bit longer looking year, it’s just going to be a calendar with loads of at a photo than other photos in the same section this is WOW !!! factor pics that can’t be taken anywhere actually your mind telling you that you like that pic else, showing off our part of the world. more than the others in the same section. During the year members not only take photos for our photo club For photos at the show if you want to start getting competition, we also as part of our hobby, snap away organised go onto the Qdg Show website and find the getting ready for pics to enter in the 34 sections of the show schedule or pop into the Quairading CRC. All age Qdg Show. Lots of these pics are taken in Quairading groups can enter so get your kids out of the house and so checkem out as we put a lot of effort into getting tellem to go start their career in photography. our pics sorted and want to display just how good we are!!!! Also at the Show we hold a Portrait Photo Here is our reminder if you would like to come to our competition run by the Photo Club. Any pic entered in meetings please come along, just rock up the Show that is a single portrait pic in any of the 34 We meet at the Quairading CRC at 7 pm once a month classes will be displayed separately on a pinup board. on the 2nd The public gets to choose the best pic by what is Tuesday called peoples choice vote. When the votes are counted the winning portrait pic gets put on a trophy and you get your name on the trophy which is displayed locally. This trophy has been running for 4 years of which 3 local identities have been the winning portrait photo, being FESTUS, Jack Wilson & last year Basil Winmar.

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GARDENING IN THE WHEATBELT Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm We are experiencing the usual variations in temperatures which come with spring. And although September was disappointing as far as rain was concerned at least we didn’t have to bear too many hot days. All the plants are happy and blooming, many of the roses are out and our gardens are a pleasure to behold; all be it with some persistent weeds which thrive under these temperate conditions. It’s always at this time of the year that I think, why didn’t I spray the garden beds with pre emergent. I always do the paths and some of the paved areas around the house but I never get around to all the beds. Next year will be different! Looking ahead to October, a little more rain would be a blessing and hopefully the hot days that are bound to come will be separated by cool ones.

Plant of the Month – Lavender is my choice for plant of the month. This is not only because I’m looking out on a most beautiful Lavender covered in blooms but also because it is a very hardy and undemanding plant in our gardens. There are many varieties available and all originated in Europe around the Mediterranean region. The English varieties were introduced by the Romans but it is the French and Italian Lavenders which are best suited to our area. Their foliage tends to be a lighter shade of grey and therefore more able to reflect the intense sun light of our summers.

One English variety called Hidcote does quite well here but prefers some shade. There are also many new hybrids which have been introduced and have more colour variations than the traditional lavender colour; there pinks, almost whites and combinations of those. There is also a new range which should soon be available in W.A. which has a double flower in a deep purple shade. Lavender is definitely the plant for the busy gardener, for the large garden which has many spots to fill or for the garden where water is in short supply but beauty is still important. At the end of spring, the Lavender flowers fade in colour but they stay upright on the plant so it never looks untidy. This is the time to take out the hedger and give the plant a good hair cut, however, it is important never to cut into old growth which has no leaves as it may not shoot again from these branches, making the annual hair cut important in keeping the whole plant in good shape. Lavenders require very little in the way of fertiliser but applying a little organic fertiliser during its growing season would be beneficial and lead to more flowers next season. Of course I should also have mentioned that Lavender is a medicinal herb and as such has been used for centuries for its antiseptic, anti-viral and anti-fungal qualities. The lavender essential oil has been used for making perfume in France since the seventeenth century. Sachets of dried Lavender flowers and leaves placed with cleaned winter woolies help to ward off moths.

It’s time to…

Plant – all summer vegetables can be planted during October; for our area (if you can provide 50% shade once December starts) these include: tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers, eggplants, early beans, corn, pumpkins, zucchini, watermelon, rock melon, honey dew melons and

Cos lettuce.

Sow – second crops of any of the above vegetables so that you can extend your harvest and also late October is a good time to sow Eucalyptus seeds for the following year.

Harvest – at Eaglewood Farm we will be picking and eating and freezing broad beans and peas almost every day and will continue until the second or third week of October depending on the weather. There are still some winter root vegetables in the garden and there are fennel bulbs and lettuce for salads. The artichokes are still producing and the leeks and spring onions are delicious. In the orchard the citrus are looking wonderful with their bright orange globes dripping off each branch reminding me it’s marmalade making time.

Things to do – weeding still needs to be done so that fewer seeds are set for next year; Banksia roses and other spring blooming shrubs need to be pruned when flowering has finished, this include native plants such as bottlebrushes; repeat flowering roses need to be deadheaded to encourage more flowers; this is a good time to start new hedges and topiaries; October is also time to feed everything in the garden whether it’s flowerbeds, vegetables, lawns, shrubs or trees; this is also a good time to mulch, it will keep the root area cool and help conserve moisture for feeder roots and beneficial fungi to survive during summer.

The last word – We come from the earth, we return to the earth and in between we garden.

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ALIENS IN THE OUTBACK & MOVIES IN THE WHEATBELT

Fractured Visions Films is a Quairading based film company that some of you may be aware have been working on a few different film projects, including most recently a psychological sci-fi horror thriller feature film called High Strangeness which is currently in it’s final stages of production. We wanted to share with the community what has been happening to keep you all updated, as our aim with our film company is to put back into the community by discovering talent, eventually creating employment and promoting tourism, and bringing other film companies to the area to discover the unique and wonderful landscapes and surroundings we have to offer in the central wheat-belt.

A couple of years ago we created a trailer for a film called The Unhallowed which we have received a cinema distribution deal for. In today’s climate of movies going straight to Netlfix and other VOD services, getting a cinema distribution deal is a big thing. Whilst we waited for funding/investment to come through to make the full feature, we took it upon ourselves to start work on another film completely funded by ourselves. Recent talks with our distribution company have said we should receive the funding for The Unhallowed off the back of High Strangeness. Welcome to the world of movies - It is a complicated world of making trailers before movies, making movies to get funds before making other movies. But it is completely rewarding, especially when you see all your hard work come to life before you on the screen.

High Strangeness is an alien abduction film, starring quite a few local actors, including Britt Hadlow - who plays the main character Abigail White, it also stars Amity Russell-Scheffler as Cathy, Nyssa RussellScheffler, Simone Chalker, Brock MacDonald and quite a few other familiar faces. Plus Perth actors and legendary Australian Film Maker Philippe Mora also stars in the film.

The film is set on location at Hadlow’s farm, and we were fortunate to be able to capture the spectacular landscape of the farm thanks to drone work by our Cinematographer Simon Akkerman, who is one of Australia’s leading cinematographer’s and has worked with Nicole Kidman and also on Master and Commander with Russell Crowe. Simon is also our cinematographer for The Unhallowed.

The High Strangeness work print is 98% complete, we have around 3 more weeks of filming left, before actors have to do a bit of ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement, in which the actor re-records their dialogue and dubs over their lines for improvement in audio quality. The work print is then sent to America to be approved by LA Producer, then final edit is done and the Screener is sent to distribution company to be released on DVD, Blu-ray and released to VOD with high possibility of Netflix. Hopefully we will have a small theatre run in Perth and Melbourne as well. We will have the first screening in Quairading before going public, so the community can see it first.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us so far in the making of this film, everyone who asks me how things are going with the film. The IGA for allowing us to film in there. We truly appreciate the support and encouragement. We also just recently signed a contract to make a series of documentaries for an organisation, which is keeping us extremely busy. Fractured Visions Films is always looking for community members who are keen to unleash their talents in front of the screen or behind. So don’t be shy, you can always approach us if you are interested in film.

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SHIRE OF QUAIRADING POSITION VACANT ASSISTANT TOWN GARDENER Applications are invited from interested people for the abovementioned position which operate from Council’s Works Depot in the Quairading townsite.

The successful applicants will work with a team that engages in a variety of tasks involving the general upkeep, improvement and maintenance of the Town’s Parks, Public areas and Facilities.

The position of Assistant Town Gardener is required to hold a C drivers license.

Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide details on previous work experience, relevant personal details together with the name and telephone numbers of two recent referees.

Applications are to be addressed and marked “ASSISTANT TOWN GARDENER” to the undersigned.

To register an interest in the position and receive the scope of the role and selection criteria, please contact Miss Britt Hadlow at the Shire on ph. 9645 2400, email shire@quairading.wa.gov.au or download from the Shire Website www.quairading.wa.gov.au.

Applications addressing the Selection Criteria are to be received by the Shire by 4.00pm on Friday 11 th October 2019.

GRAEME FARDON Chief Executive Officer Shire of Quairading PO Box 38 QUAIRAIDNG WA 6383

LOOSE STITCHES FAN Just to let everyone know that I am still going to Loose Stitches and still being well looked after (although most of the ladies have now got grey hair!!!), I thoroughly enjoy myself.

I am not sure about putting something into the Agricultural show this year as everybody does magnificent quilts, I am still a beginner.

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LI’L LOUIE RENEWED!

The Quairading Vintage Club recently sought sponsors to contribute to the renewal and upkeep of Li’l Louie. As the photos show, a number of generous businesses around Quairading came forward with sponsorship and for this the Vintage Club is very grateful.

The club would also like to acknowledge and thank Daryl Bubb, Quairading Smash Repairs, for donating his time in repainting the trailers. Local sign writer, Todd Johnson, organised the artwork and printing of the new stickers, which all look great. Thanks Todd. Mitchell Davies helped out with the aluminium welding repairs - a task beyond our members. Thanks Mitchell.

There is still space on the trailers for more stickers. Enquiries can be made at the Vintage Club.

Please support our local businesses where you can.

Peter Smith President, Quairading Vintage Club SOME BONUS HISTORY VIA VISIT QUAIRADING WA LIL LOUIE was built in 1989, with design and coordination by Chris Laycock and authorisation from Ford Trucks in the USA to be built as a Ford LTL 9000. Chris took apporx. 400 hours to build the plug for the cab out of wood which was then made into moulds. All the painting and assembly was carried out at Farmpower, a local machinery dealership, by Chris along with some Farmpower staff and local townspeople. The estimated cost of time and materials for this fantastic project was $250 000.

Our thanks to the Laycock family for getting in touch and providing this information and more.

30 years on Lil Louie is still going strong!

You'll find Lil Louie at our 99th Ag Show on Saturday 12th October providing delight for kids, young and old as they ride around the showgrounds.

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PREMIERS IN WOOL HANDLING Rob Thorn 0438 364 920    

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Office: 9494 2967

Fax: 9494 1367

Wheatbelt Physiotherapy York: Monday Wednesday 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

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Noongar Cultural Corner A monthly article produced in collaboration with local Noongar representatives and Noongar cultural organisations.

CHARLIE COLBUNG EXHIBITION Mr Charlie Colbung recently held an exhibition displaying Art work at the Community Resource Centre . It was good to see keen attendance to the exhibition.

Displayed are just some of the works on offer. There were also works on display by local artist Mrs Beryl Dick. The art was very reasonably price considering the immense talent on display. Great to see lots of sold tickets on art work .Well done to all involved.

BADJALING LAUNCH Community vision recently came to Badjaling to launch their brand new Dementia support van.

Community Vision supports people with disabilities and other disabilities through out the community. The new van will be touring Western Australia providing assistance to the community.

It was terrific to see the great work carried out by community vision.

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ABORIGINAL CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS DAY

WA Sandalwood Plantations (WASP), market leaders in the growing and management of commercial Australian Sandalwood, conducted their Aboriginal cross-cultural awareness day in Quairading on the 7th of August 2019. Led by group CEO Keith Drage, employees of the company from both the Head Office and Regional HQ converged for the day accompanied by personnel from support company Tree Farm Contractors (TFC). This historic event happened on the backdrop of one of WASP’s affiliate companies, wood processor and oil distiller Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils (DSO), winning the United Nations Equator Prize. Located in Kalgoorlie, DSO is jointly owned and operated by the founders WASP in a 50/50 partnership with the Dutjahn Custodians and is the only Australian organisation to have won the coveted United Nations award. As a manager of over 13,000 of plantations in the WA Wheatbelt and neighbour of the Badjaling Aboriginal Community, WASP considers that cross cultural awareness training is an essential component of its sustainable plantations business.

The day began with a morning training session at the Quairading CRC boardroom facilitated by Noongar and Badjaling community elders Murray and Lorna Yarran. Participants were educated on the history of Aboriginal people and provided with knowledge on how to engage with indigenous groups in a culturally acceptable manner. Murray explained the depth and diversity of Aboriginal culture in the southwest and elsewhere in Australia and highlighted some similarities and differences with other world PAGE 52

cultures. Murray demystified many aspects of Aboriginal history and made all participants feel at ease with his punchline “It is what it is, it’s not about judgement”. The facilitators concluded the morning session with a brief history of the Badjaling community, as a precursor to the visit which the participants were going to make shortly thereafter.

Located about 10 km east of Quairading, the Badjaling Aboriginal Community is a regionally important centre of cultural heritage for the Noongar people. Murray led the group on a familiarisation tour through the Badjaling reserve, which houses significant monuments like the old hospital site, school site, water well and a placard engraves with names of the founding families (see picture below). In addition, the reserve also has a plethora of flora and fauna including the rare and endangered Matchstick Banksia (Banksia cuneata). The Noongar people traditionally sourced a wide variety of foods and natural medicines from the native vegetation, and hence they always endeavour to conserve it.

The community members have also planted thousands of trees at the reserve. After the field walk, the participants were treated to some Aboriginal cuisine which included a delicious kangaroo stew. Keith Drage gave closing remarks on behalf of the WASP team. In addition to expressing his gratitude to the hosts, Keith presented Murray with a set of clapping sticks made from plantation timbers as a token of appreciation from the company and symbol of ongoing collaboration.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

There are 6 Candidates Standing for 5 Positions on Council. “In Person” Early Voting is now available at the Shire Administration Centre during Normal Office Hours and Early Voting closes at 4.00pm on Friday 18th October 2019.

Candidates (In order of the Ballot Paper) HAYTHORNTHWAITE, Jo HIPPISLEY, Jonathan HAYTHORNTHWAITE, John McGUINNESS, Brett COWCILL, Becky GOM, Estelle Applications for a Postal Vote are also available by contacting the Shire Administration Staff and Applications must be submitted by 4.00pm Tuesday 15th October 2019. However, it is recommended that Postal Voting Applications be made well before this date to enable the Application to be processed and Postal Voting Packages to be sent out by mail.

“In Person” Voting can also be done on Saturday 19th October from 8.00am to 6.00pm (sharp).

CHIEF POLLING PLACE Shire Administration Centre, 10 Jennaberring Road Quairading.

Election Count will be conducted in the Council Chambers after the Close of the Polling Booth at 6.00pm.

Members of the Public are welcome to attend the Count.

Any Election queries should be directed to the Shire Office.

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Printed by the Quairading CRC of 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 in the October edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

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Printed by the Quairading CRC of 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 in the October edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

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Printed by the Quairading CRC of 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 in the October edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

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Printed by the Quairading CRC of 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 in the October edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

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Printed by the Quairading CRC of 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 in the October edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

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Printed by the Quairading CRC of 1 Parker Street, Quairading WA 6383 in the October edition of the Banksia Bulletin.

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ANGLICAN CHURCH (St Faith’s) Harris Street Sunday 29 September, 9am:

Morning Prayer [Pentecost 16]- Also on this day as it is the 5th Sunday of the month, a 10am combined Service will also be held in Northam. Hopefully some folk from here are able to attend.

Tuesday 1 October, 7:30pm:

Church Council Meeting

Sunday 6 October, 9am:

Morning Prayer [Pentecost 17]

Sunday 13 October, 9am:

Morning Prayer [Pentecost 18]

Sunday 20 October, 9am:

Holly Communion with Revd. Keith Wheeler [Pentecost 19]

Sunday 27 October, 9am:

Morning Prayer [Pentecost 20]

Please see weekly Passion Sheet for any changes or additions For more info contact: David Whyte: 9645 0170 | Dorothy Hayes: 9645 1620

UNITING CHURCH Coraling Street PRAYER IS HUMAN More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Therefore, let thy voice rise like a fountain for me night and day. For what are men better than sheep or goats. That nourish a blind life within the brain. If, knowing God, they lift not hands in prayer, both for themselves and those who call them friends? A.L. Tennyson Sunday September 29th Service 10.30am Share service. Flowers - B.West.

Sunday October 6th Service 10.30am P.West - Flowers Volunteer.

Sunday October 13th Service 10.30am A Jones Flowers - P.Cole.

Sunday October 20th Service 10.30am T.B.A. Flowers - F.Martin.

Sunday October 26th Service 10.30am A.West. A.G.M. Flowers D.Rogers.

Ladies Fellowship Friday 4th, October 2.00pm -Shoe Boxes.

Contact 96450081 Everybody Welcome.

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CATHOLIC CHURCH (St Francis Xavier) Heggerty Street

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Sunday 29 September

Sunday 6 October

Saturday 12 October

Sunday 20 October

Saturday 26 October

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READING + PSALM & GENERAL INTERCESSION

J. O’HARE

D. WOOD

P. WELLS J. O’HARE

B. HOLBROOK

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 15 minutes prior to Saturday evening Mass.

Feast Days during October 2019 1st: St Thérése of the Child Jesus.

2nd: The Holy Guardian Angels.

4th: St Francis of Assisi.

7th: Our Lady of he Rosary.

15th: 17th: 18th: 28th:

St Teresa of Jesus.

St Ignatius of Loyola.

St Luke, Evangelist Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles.

MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER - OCT MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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1st S. Stone

2nd G. Eyre

3rd S. Anderson

4th P. Fairhead

5th V. Flanigan

7th J. Hards

8th I. Osborne

9th B. Wilson

10th D. Wilson

11th J&B. Bartlett

12th P. Brown

14th P. Brown

15th J&B. Bartlett

16th P. Fairhead

17th P. Brown

18th B. Wilson

19th T. Flanigan

21st J. Hards

22nd E. Atkinson

23rd J&B. Bartlett

24th I. Osborne

25th E. Atkinson

26th I. Osborne

28th S. Stone

29th I. Osborne

30th G. Eyre

31st J&B. Bartlett

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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WARRIOR WELLBEING THE BLOKE WHISPERER … (Talking to Blokes About Health And Wellbeing) Getting blokes to talk openly and frankly about health issues can sometimes be a struggle, especially if they feel like they can’t show vulnerability, or they don’t want to worry others with their problems. Whilst I’m the first to admit that talking about fishing and footy is great, we need to be open to broadening the range of topics that we are happy to cover in general conversation.

The importance of this is bought into sharp focus when you see that blokes are on the wrong side of the ledger in terms of all the preventable cancers, cardiovascular disease, suicide rates, workplace accidents/deaths and motor vehicle trauma. There’s some serious stuff we need to talk about, but currently, many of us aren’t!

Sometimes when trying to address this, the old adage about getting in touch with our feminine side gets wheeled out, but it’s important that we realise that men and women are hard-wired differently. We communicate differently, show our emotions differently, take risks and like to win, however if a bloke feels in a safe place he will talk. The following are some useful tips when chatting to blokes: 

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Shoulder to Shoulder Talk: Blokes tend to feel much more comfortable talking side by side. A shared task or sport is often a great starting point. A few explanations have been offered as to why this is our favoured stance: Blokes can find direct eye contact challenging; They place less emphasis on reading someone’s face and tend to take others by their word.

Steer Away from the Language of Failure: Blokes can be quite sensitive to turns of phrase like “suffering from” or “needing help”. This to them may suggest that in some way they are failing

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themselves or their family. Therefore rephrasing “seeking help” to “taking control” may help your cause.

Don’t Make it a Big Conversation: If you are concerned for a bloke in your life, it can be tempting to prepare yourself for one big chat. This can feel like an ambush and be counterproductive. Instead, mention health and wellbeing in passing, even if initially it is framed around someone else. Once the topic is introduced, let it run its course. It may take a couple of conversations to explore or explain your concerns and get him talking comfortably.

Persist: If it’s worrying you, it’s probably worrying him. A bloke’s initial reluctance to engage may just reflect a nervousness around the subject matter. A second or third approach won’t go astray. After that it’s probably time to give him some space with the option to take up the offer when it suits him.

Mr Fix It: Guys tend to be task oriented and prefer that approach when talking about and tackling problems. They want to have a clear purpose, therefore a general discussion around feelings just doesn’t cut it! Conversations that are goal oriented and have a clear direction are the most effective.

Of course, every bloke is different, but if we start to play to our strengths rather than highlighting our weaknesses, inevitably the lines of communication will become stronger. If we can achieve this then the health and wellbeing outcomes for men can only improve.

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 62

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QUAIRADING TENNIS CLUB And we’re back!! Just like that Spring is upon us and this brings us lily white legs and dusty racquets. Our season is officially opening on Sunday 13th October, yes the day after show day and the last day of school holidays, but before then, we’re going to have a bit of a clean up as we are very proud to be hosting 2 Central Districts Zone Squad days before we take to the courts. This Busy Bee will be held on Friday 4th October at 5pm. After a bit of a tidy up, we will then all head to the Quairading Club for tea. Everyone is welcome. We would love the extra help and new faces around.

As per last year I am seeking interest in Junior Coaching on Fridays before cricket and if the interest is there, cardio tennis with a mix of adult coaching for us folk looking at getting a tad fitter before Summer hits. I’m thinking that if you speak to anyone that participated last year in either the coaching or cardio, you’ll get pretty positive feedback that it’s well worth the dollars.

The course I’m hoping will run for 6 weeks but I’m yet to confirm this with the coach. Please nominate your interest to Kelli Brown—0429 457 039 or kellyall@westnet.com.au by 7th October. Cost depends on numbers.

Hopefully this tennis coaching gets off the ground and is a great lead up to our annual junior doubles and mixed doubles day which will be held in the middle of November. Keep an eye open for flyers and entry forms for this great day.

OCTOBER FIXTURES & IMPORTANT DATES FRIDAY 4th OCT BUSY BEE 5pm with Tea at The Club after SUNDAY 6th OCT ZONE SQUADS 8:30—6:00 FRIDAY 11th OCT ZONE SQUADS 8:30—6:00 SUNDAY 13th OCT OPENING DAY 2pm with Mexican themed tea SUNDAY 20th OCT SOCIAL TENNIS 2pm SUNDAY 27th OCT SOCIAL TENNIS 2pm FRIDAY 1st NOV Curtain Raisers fund raiser—tennis and hockey clubs running the bar SATURDAY 9th NOV Possible social tennis in Meckering. Yet to finalise. Bus trip!!

SATURDAY 16th NOV QDG JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SUNDAY 17th NOV EARLY SOCIAL TENNIS then bus trip to Greenhills for Sunday Sesh. 1pm SUNDAY 24th NOV WAMMO/STH CAROLING/QDG Inter-club day 2pm Casserole tea SUNDAY 1st DEC NAREMBEEN OPEN DAY SUNDAY 22nd DEC XMAS TREE DAY Tea at Pub to follow RSVP’s needed.

2pm President—Grant Mills Secretary—Kelli Brown Treasurer—Carol Dall

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QUAIRADING LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Just to recap the end of our 2019 Season…

Semi Final Goal Scorers:

24th August 2019 Meckering 5 def. Quairading 3 Sarah Haythorthwaite – 1 Mirika Winmar – 1 Hannah Carlton – 1 (Flick)

Prelim Final -

31st of August 2019 Quairading 1 def. Cunderdin 0

Goal Scorers:

Sarah Haythornthwaite – 1

Grand Final -

7th of September 2019 Quairading 5 def. Meckering 1 Sarah Haythornthwaite – 3 Mirika Winmar – 2

Goal Scorers:

Finals Awards Player of the finals donated by Ossrock Transport - Lucy Osborne.

Association Best on Ground in the Grand Final - Sarah Haythornthwaite.

Quairading Ladies Hockey Club Awards Faireat & Best donated by C&T Shenton – Sarah Haythorthwaite Runner Up Fairest & Best donated by V&C Hadlow – Taryn White Most Consistant Donated by A&I Osborne – Hannah Carlton Most Improved donated by C. Dall – Lucy Osborne Outstanding Achievement Donated by C&D Hayes – Mirika Winmar East Avon Association Awards Under 21 Fairest & Best - Libby Osborne Fairest & Best - Sarah Haythornthwaite Congratulations to the Bullettes and Coach Carol for bringing home the cup yet again! Thank you to our supporters, sponsors and Trophy donors for the season. #3peat #JustSaying

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The Bulls 2019 season is done and dusted, with both Reserves and League finishing 4 th on the premiership ladder. Unfortunately bowing out in the 1st semi-final the rebuilding of both teams has been a great success. Congratulations to Paul Dilena and Shaun Simpson for your tireless work in putting together a team each week and making us competitive.

League coach Paul Dilena was appointed coach of the Division 1 AFA Landmark Country week side and from the Carnival, Ryan Maldenis was awarded a Country Allstars jumper, congrats Ryan.

Quairading was very well represented at the Carnival with Haydyn Richards, Ryan Powell, Theo Hayden, Ryan Maldenis, Aaron Wheeler, Redmond Dobson, Sean Hayes, Will Hadlow and Steven Kingi in the Division 1 team. Connor Anderson and Lachie Gelmi played in the Northern Suns All stars team in the Colts division. Congratulations to all these players you have done the Bulls proud.

We had our Windup and Trophy presentation at Greenhills on Friday 30th August, thanks to Rodney and Apryl for providing a fantastic meal and location. Congratulations to all the award winners and a huge thank you to our generous Trophy donors.

2019 A Grade Trophy Winners Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Fairest & Best Donated by Richard Walker & Darryl Richards

Ryan Maldenis

Quairading Football Club A Grade 2019 Runner up Fairest & Best BJ Stacey Memorial donated by Shirley Stacey

Ray McIntosh

Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Most Consistent RG Anderson Memorial donated by Anderson Family

Aaron Wheeler

Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Most Improved SA Hadlow Memorial donated by Hadlow Family

Lachlan Gelmi

Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Best Position Player Donated by Bill & Sue Shenton

Jason Walker

Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Most Courageous Redmond Dobson Gary Haythornthwaite Memorial donated by Rod Haythornthwaite Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Coaches Award Donated by DC Richards

Andrew Walker

Quairading Football Club 2019 A Grade Leading Goal Kicker Donated by Greg & Jo Hayes

Ray McIntosh 36 Goals

2019 B Grade Trophy Winners Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Fairest & Best Donated by Hank Van Elden Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Runner Up Fairest & Best Donated By Quairading Hotel PAGE 66

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Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Most Consistent Donated by Quairading Coop

Trevor Hayden

Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Most Improved Darryl Watts & Michael Haythornthwaite Memorial donated by Shephen & Terryl Barlett

Cody Eva

Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Best Position Player Donated by Lyall & Kelli Brown Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Coaches Award Donated by Greg & Robyn Richards Quairading Football Club 2019 B Grade Leading Goal Kicker BG Robinson Memorial donated by Val Robinson Best Club Person

Matt Richards Lachy Dann Trevor Hayden 15 goals Tom Hadlow

Our club could not be the success it is with out our continuous hard working volunteers, a HUGE thankyou to you all from the Committee, players and supporters.

Last but not least our very generous sponsors, THANK YOU and we look forward to having you on our team next season Platinum Sponsors – Quairading Agri Services Quairading Seed Cleaners Quairading Pub Baxters Rural Centre Glencore Grain Quairading Earthmoving Ag Implements Westcoast Livestock York Gold Sponsors

Greenhills Bar and Inn

Silver Sponsors

Hutton and Northey Sale The Farm Shop Primaries Great Southern Fuels Ausplow PlumGrove Country Wide Insurance Brokers

Bronze Sponsors

Les Anderson and Family Quairading BP Roadhouse Emerald Grain Quairading Smash Repairs Quairading CafĂŠ RSM North Quairading Contractors Quairading Tyre ad Battery Supplies

Ryan Maldenis, winner of the AFA Stacey Medal, Association League F&B with Trevor Stacey.

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1st 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 20th 22nd 24th 25th 26th 28th 29th 30th 31st

Ross Poultney, Clive Stone, Garry Johnston Sean Powell, Gwen Powell Emelia Coakley Shane Dalton, Mary Strickland Bernadette Dall, Chloe Anderson Grant Collard, Bradley Johnson, Cheryle Simpson Samuel Haythornthwaite Mark Wells, Andrew Walker, Pat Johnson Bruce Johnson Ashley Cowcill George Anderson, Lorraine Taylor, Ann Stone Brandon Clemens Shondelle Stone, Jorja Squiers Wayne (Speary) George, Kylie Jones, Kingsley Simpson, Sarah Van Elden Julie Bavin, Ken Swithenbank, Allen Cowcill Laura McRae, Ellie Hinkley Macey Dall Brooke Hayes Shirley Cowcill, Olive Caporn, Greg Logan, Fred Ruck Shaun Simpson, Andrew Green Terry Stacey Beryl Dick Val Robinson, Chett Barr Andrea Allsop, Megan-Jayne Amiss Jesse Kevill, Jordan Van Elden

AWD Enterprises

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Want to add someone? Just contact the Quairading CRC!

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SUNDAY

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SATURDAY 04

Pilot Vehicle Course Day #2

13

FRIDAY Pilot Vehicle Course Day #1

12

06

11

Quairading Tennis Opening Day, 2pm

18

Quairading Ag Show

17

20

16

Local Election Day

Curtain Raisers Mamma Mia Night #1

26

November 02

Curtain Raisers Mamma Mia Night #2

November 01

November 03

27

19

15

Junior Cricket Rego Day

31

Curtain Raisers Mamma Mia Night #4

25

Get Online Week Pop Up Photo Booth Netball & Aquatic AGMs

23 Football Club AGM

30

24

Golf Club AGM

29

22

Curtain Raisers Mamma Mia Dress Rehearsal

08

Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

07

14

21

28

Curtain Raisers Mamma Mia Night #3

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