Quairading’s monthly publication since 1991. Proudly produced and printed by the Quairading CRC.
LOCAL LEGENDS
On Sunday, 24th August, our local emergency services came together in Quairading for a realistic mock vehicle accident scenario. St John Ambulance Quairading, St John Ambulance Bruce Rock, Quairading VFRS, and Quairading Police all took part in the joint training exercise, which involved four mock patients including two who had to be carefully extracted from inside a vehicle. The exercise was a great opportunity for our teams to sharpen their response skills, improve coordination, and learn more about each agency’s role during an emergency. Everyone involved agreed it was a valuable experience, and we are all excited for the next one! Photo and caption via St John WA Quairading on Facebook.
ANOTHER UPDATE FROM “THE QUAIRADING”
Opening day is getting closer!
QFNC WIND UP DINNER
A formal night out!
& JULIET COMING TO OUR TOWN HALL
Performed by Quairading Curtain Raisers!
CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE
Seen the new drop and go bin?
Regular happenings and contacts
Please contact the Quairading CRC to make updates: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
GROUP
Every Tuesday, 10am 3pm @ CRC Art Space
CANTO CHOIR On hold
’S OP SHOP Thursdays @ Old Drive In
for transport to medical appointments
second Friday of each month.
Friday of the month 9:30am @ CRC
Tuesdays, 9:30am-3:30pm @ CRC
CLUB
SecondTuesdayofeachmonth,7pm@CRC.
9:00am - 10:30am @ Day Care Centre
& 4th Mondays @ Community Building @ the Oval
JOHN AMBULANCE SUB CENTRE 1st & last Thursday - Training 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Once a month on Mondays at 10am @ CRC
TIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE
meeting 3rd Monday 9:30am @ Railway Station
2nd Saturday 10am
VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE
First Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at the Station Saskia Korzonek qfiresecretary@gmail.com YOUTH CENTRE
Monday & Wednesday, 3pm 4:30pm
From the Editor
I am so, so excited (and relieved) to announce we have THREE new members on our team here at the Quairading CRC, joining Jazz, Shondelle and myself:
Madi Shotter—Staying in Place Care Coordinator (Job Share) (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Tracey Ellis Staying in Place Care Coordinator (Job Share) (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
All three newbies have hit the ground running / jumped in the deep end / other great phrases about just getting stuck in and faking it til you make it and we’ll be back to full force in no time (and then I’ll start thinking about the possibility of actually maybe taking my long service leave!).
Through August we held a successful Heavy Vehicle Pilots Licence course, with a bunch of locals getting freshly accredited and some getting refreshed. Next on the agenda is still AusChem—just waiting on the wheels of TAFE to confirm some dates for us.
Recently Jazz wrote her first grant application and has been successful in securing funding for a Get Online Week Quiz Day event! Yay. Using some fun (and easy, we promise) tech tools, she’ll be putting together a general knowledge quiz, combining some friendly quiz competition with learning new digital skills. Pencilled in for Wednesday 22nd October. More details coming soon!
Beyond the CRC, we’re already four weeks down into Curtain Raisers rehearsal really hoping the next four don’t fly by quite as quickly. As always we’re so excited to be putting this fun show together and look forward to performing to 4 big sell out crowds. Ticket sale date is still in the works, but expected to be midSeptember-ish :)
See you in your red and white for one or two more weekends of winter sports finals!! Go Bulls, go Belles, go Bullettes!
Jill Hayes Editor | Banksia Bulletin Coordinator | Quairading CRC
1 Parker Street
Quairading WA 6383
Phone: 08 9645 0096
Email: admin@quairadingcrc.com.au
Website: www.quairadingcrc.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuairadingCRC
Instagram: @quairadingcrc
THE PASSION SHEET
COMMUNITY
QFNC RAFFLE RESULTS
Thank you so much for the incredible support we’ve received on our major raffle this year! This fundraising is so vital for our club and eases pressure on our group of volunteers. We sold a cracking 350 tickets and are very happy to announce the winners! 1st prize, trip for 2 to the AFL Grand Final: Bree Stone, $500: Jennifer Szczecinski and $250: Juanita MacGregor.
HOCKEY GRAND FINAL
Saturday 30th August, 2:30pm at the Quairading Oval. Quairading vs Meckering. Silo Bar and Sausage Sizzle available for a perfect afternoon out! $2 entry fee.
FOOTY & NETBALL
PRELIM FINAL
Sunday 31st August in Beverley. League Quairading vs Railways and Netball Quairading vs Beverley. Go Bulls & Belles!
BETTY'S OP SHOP & LADIES
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY RAFFLE
1st prize Painting generously donated by Charlie Colbung and 2nd prize a Trailer Load of Wood. $5 ticket or 3 for $10. All proceeds will be put toward the community car. Tickets will be sold by Auxiliary members intermittently at the Co-op or please contact Deb Mills 0429 701 747 for ticket purchase. Thank you for your support. Draw date Thursday 9th October at Betty's Op Shop.
THANK YOU
We’d like to advise the community that after 4 great years we’ve shut down our cleaning business, Marzocchi Contracting. It’s been a real privilege and a pleasure to serve you all and we are now heading off into new ventures.
CAN YOU HELP?
The Vintage Club with support from the Ag Society and Quairading Tourist & Tidy Towns Committee are off to the York Ag Show on Saturday 6th September to promote Quairading and encourage folk visiting York to visit Quairading on their next road trip. We’d love you to volunteer to help for an hour or two on the day handing out bags of promotional material and chatting and answering questions. Please contact any Vintage Club member or Pres Chris Brandis 0400 681 070 to let them know you’re keen and what time might suit you best. It’ll be a great day out!
WACHS QUAIRADING
HEALTH SERVICE: PARKER HOUSE
Parker House has vacancies for anyone who qualifies for low care and needs wishes to investigate the possibility of care in a lovely setting. If you or a loved one is heading towards need of more care, and has had approval for residential or respite care, this could be what you are looking for. All enquiries to the Health Service Manager at the hospital on 9645 2222.
REED QUAIRADING ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN REED
Quairading is now taking enrolments. Our experienced educators and engaging curriculum provide children with the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. The program includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum, play-based learning, and plenty of outdoor play, designed to support each child’s learning journey. To enrol, visit www.reedwa.org.au or call 08 6832 3825.
BULK GREEN WASTE VERGE COLLECTIONS
In 2025, bulk green waste verge collections will commence Monday 8th September, 2025. Please ensure all green waste is placed on your verge by the day before. Rubbish is only permitted to be placed on the verge for a maximum 10 days prior to collection week (you can commence placing rubbish out on Saturday 30th August 2025). Place waste on the verge one metre (1m) back from the kerb, taking care not to obstruct footpaths, line of sight or create a safety hazard. Place items clear of vehicles, trees, water meters, fences, letterboxes, reticulation and sprinklers to allow collection without causing damage. Do not put waste out prior to 10 days before the nominated weekend as you may receive a $200 litter infringement.
More information: https:// www.quairading.wa.gov.au/living-
Next meeting is Friday 29th August @ 9:30am at the CRC. A short meeting will be held before moving to Christine Daubert’s (Reid Street) for morning tea and a talk on vertical gardens. Kellerberrin Garden Club will be joining us. Morning tea and a raffle gift appreciated. Enquires to Lyn Whyte on 0447 450 170.
QUAIRADING TIDY TOWNS & MUSEUM
Meeting the 3rd Monday of each month. Next meeting 15th September. All welcome.
QARRAS
On Monday 8th September, will visit Eaglewood Farm. The bus leaves from the Town Hall at 1:30pm. $15 for afternoon tea. Bookings essential (0406 968 755, Judy)
QUAIRADING FARMERS
CO-OP AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Quairading Farmers' Cooperative will be held on Friday, 12th September 2025 at the Quairading CRC at 3:30pm. All members are welcomed to attend. By rotation, two director seats will be vacated at the AGM. Calls for director nominations have now closed- two director nominations were received and as such no election is required- Mrs Robyn Richards and Mr Neil Hamel will be appointed to the board for a threeyear term, which will be ratified at the upcoming AGM. Trevor Bond, Chairperson
CEMETERY BUSY BEE
For our pioneers and loved ones. Saturday 20th September 2025. Please add to your calendar unless raining. Many hands make light work. Volunteers much appreciated. 9am at the cemetery. Please bring
hats, sunscreen, water bottles, and gloves.
QUAIRADING GARAGE SALE TRAIL
Saturday 15th November, 2025 If you would like to have your own garage sale, start now, by decluttering and putting your items aside. On the 15th, If you are going to have a sale, paste a sign to your bin and wheel your bin out on the verge. Let’s have lots of garage sales around Quairading. For more ideas check out, https:// www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
SPORTS
QUAIRADING BOWLING CLUB.
Hi to all men bowlers, the 2025/26 season has creeped up on us. Just letting you know of some up coming events to start the season off.
Friday 12th September Gary Haythornthwaite Memorial Triples, could you please get your teams together as soon as possible phone them through to David Chandler 0447 451 206 casual dress and try to encourage some new bowlers. Friday 26th September EDSCO FOURS at Doodlakine. Sunday 28th September Quairading opening day mixed 3s 1pm start bring nibbles. October Friday 3rd Bill Main fours at Kellerberrin. Saturday 4th pennant practice 3pm could you please bring your phones so we can get everyone on the WhatsApp. Saturday 11th pennant practice 3/30pm Sunday 12th Men’s championship 4s 9am start. Also we are looking for pennant selectors if you would like to put your name forward please contact David 0447 451 206.
QFNC WIND UP DINNER
The Quairading Football and Netball Club Inc request the pleasure of your company at the annual Wind Up Dinner, at the Quairading Town Hall on Saturday 13 September 2025, from 5pm til late. Formal dress code (featuring a red carpet and long table dinner!). $50 per person includes three
course Italian style dinner by Flavour Town Catering, medal count, presentation of awards and DJ entertainment. Tickets essential: qfncwindup.eventbrite.comcontact Jill Hayes directly if you'd prefer to pay cash, or pay in instalments.
QUAIRADING BOWLING CLUB
In regards to Men’s Pennants
Fixtures- please note that the 2nd game for 1st division is a night fixture in Kellerberrin on Sat 25th Oct. For your information, this date is the same night as one of the Curtain Raisers performances.
BUSINESS
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TASH
S HAIR SALON
The salon will be open on the 1st and 2nd of September.
PINK LAKES QUAIRADING
House on Airbnb, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, air conditioned from $120 per night. STRA6383RVKQ7EVP
REDGUM COTTAGE
House on Airbnb, 3 bedrooms sleeps 6 , from $90 night. STRA6383G6S95XMO
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
6 seater dining suite, 2 chairs have arm rests, in good condition $185 ONO. Make a reasonable offer as it has to go. Phone Graeme on 0409 098 300. Thank you.
FOR SALE
A set of golf clubs for $75, a Mistral multi-function pressure cooker for $30, a pop-up tent for $100, and a 500GB PS4 with two controllers, a charging base dock, and three games Spider-Man, Spider-Man Miles Morales, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End for $275, negotiable. For more information contact Connor on 0459 268 540.
FOR SALE
8 x new ceiling fans in wood grain finish, 4 bladed, $50 each.
Happy to sell in small quantities. Please call on 0402 065 285.
FOR SALE
A choice of 3 x 200 bag Silos. $500 each, ONO. Discount for multiple purchases. All in good order. Contact Alex 0439 914 990 or Jake 0427 207 762.
CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday 31st August NO MASS
UNITING CHURCH
Sunday 31st August – TBA (Proposed combined service at Cunderdin Uniting Church 9AM)
ST FAITH’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
Sunday, 31st August 10am Combined Service - St Johns’ Church, Northam
SHIRE
COUNCIL ELECTION
NOMINATIONS OPENING SOON
Shire of Quairading Council Election. An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill the following vacancies: 3 Councillors (4-year terms) 1 Councillor (2-year term) Nominations open: Thursday, 28 August 2025 Nominations close: 4:00pm, Thursday, 4 September 2025 If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community, now is the time to step forward. Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer, Linda Lewis on 0437 908 381 or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06
JOB VACANCIES
Construction Plant Operator and General Hand (Full-Time)
Are you looking for variety in a hands-on outside role? We are looking for an experienced Plant
Operator/General Hand to join our Works & Services Team. You will be working with a small and dynamic team on a variety of tasks and projects. Professional development is encouraged and supported. One Rostered Day Off per fortnight. A full job description can be found on the Shire Website at www.quairading.wa.go v.au/my-council/employment/ If you are interested, please send a resume to lauryn.mclean@quairading.wa.g ov.au or contact us on 9645 2400.
CLEANER (CASUAL)
The Shire of Quairading is seeking reliable and motivated Casual Cleaners to join our team to assist with cleaning of municipal buildings and public conveniences across the Shire. We offer flexible hours and a supportive and friendly team environment. Please see the full job description on the Shire Website at www.quairading.wa.gov.au/mycouncil/employment/ If you are interested, please send us your resume to lauryn.mclean@quairading.wa.gov .au or for more information, contact us on 9645 2400.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Shire of Quairading is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and community-focused Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our forward-thinking Council and vibrant community into an exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact guiding strategic development, fostering innovation, and delivering long-term value for residents, businesses, and stakeholders. About the Role We are seeking an inspiring leader with a proven track record in executive leadership, local government, or comparable sectors. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to governance excellence, economic
development, and community engagement.
What We Offer
A performance-based contract of 3 to 5 years will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The total remuneration package (SAT Band 4, 2025) is $163,051 – $250,012, and includes: Superannuation Executive housing Private use of a motor vehicle Relocation assistance
Other allowances as negotiated Join Us This is more than a leadership role it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of a thriving Wheatbelt community, in partnership with a supportive Council and dedicated staff. Find out more: https: www.quairading.wa.gov.au/mycouncil/employment/
Ladies Bowls Season
• Our 2025/2026 Bowls Season gets underway on Sunday 28th September with Mixed 3s commencing at 1:00pm. Bring nibbles. Submit teams to David Chandler or Chris Hadlow.
• Ladies Opening Day will be Wednesday 1st October 2pm start, names to Chris by 1:15pm. Bring nibbles and anyone who may be interested in trying Bowls.
• Pennant Teams are to be selected soon. If you previously put your name in and are now unable to play, please let Janice know ASAP. Also, if you know you are unable to play on a certain date, let Janice know.
• Our first Pennant Game is Tuesday 7th October with Pennant Practice on Monday 6th October at 9:00am.
• I have set up a WhatsApp Group with most ladies having access to it. This is where the majority of our information will be broadcast. Please remember to check the Notice Board and your fixtures book for upcoming events.
Captain Janice
September Birthdays
Got a new addition or an edit? Let us know!
1st Jarvis Yarran
2nd Emma Walker
4th Tony Robinson
5th Joshua Hughes, Gordon Skaife
6th Phillip Nonmus, Tarnya Fraser
7th Emily Garwood
9th Chris Squiers, Marie Walker
10th Robert Peacock
11th Russell Chandler, Todd Richards, Margaret Pritchard, Brett Morgan, Janet Colbung, Mia Hall
12th Xavier Stone
15th Adrian Squiers, Kirralee Dawson
16th Deanna Wells, Anthony Dalton, Steven Black, Renee McRae
18th Brigitte Shenton, Jessica Hadlow
19th Michaela Stone, Ellen Watts
21st Steele Carter, Eloise Fuchsbichler
22nd Carole Wallwork, Nancy Henry, Montanna Reidy
23rd Jack Richards, Rochelle Osborne
24th Geoff Stone, William Hadlow, Jill Axford
25th Melanie Stone, Phillip Kevill, Reid Stacey
26th Des Williams Jnr
27th Colin Sandercock
28th Kim Stone
29th Les Anderson, Isaac Passmore
30th Elaine Johnson, Kevin Simons
Quairading Garage Sale Trail
Saturday 15th November 2025
If you would like to have your own garage sale, start now, by decluttering and putting your items aside. On the 15th, if you are going to have a sale, stick a sign to your bin and wheel your bin out on the verge.
Let’s have lots of garage sales around Quairading!
For more ideas check out, https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
Dr Sing Jack Yap MBBS, FRACGP, DIP DERM DCH
PRACTICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:30am—12:30pm 1:30pm 5:00pm
FRIDAY 8:30am 12:00pm
VISITING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Female GP
Dr Irene Dolan 23rd and 24th SEPTEMBER
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
• Health Assessments
• Skin Checks
• Flu Clinics
• Immunisations/Vaccinations
• Diabetes Management
• Pathology
• Preventative Medicine
• Chronic Illness Care Plans
• Antenatal Care
• Health Checks/Medical Reports
• PATS Patient Assisted Travel Scheme Applications
• Iron infusions
• Skin cancer removal procedures
• Heart Health Clinic
In the event of a medical emergency, call 000
Quairading Medical Practice
19 Harris Street
PO Box 125 Quairading WA 6383
PHONE: 9645 1210
We are excited to announce our new website is now live! It’s designed to make things easier for you, with information about our team, the services we provide, and the latest practice news and updates. You’ll also find handy links to trusted health services sites, plus the option to book your appointments online anytime. We d love for you to check it out and stay connected with all that’s happening at our practice.
www.qmpwa.com.au
Due to the Kings Birthday Public Holiday, the practice will be CLOSED on Monday 29th September
Dr. Jack will be away on Friday 26th September. While no consults will be available, the practice will remain open to accept telephone calls, check for emails etc
Dr Min will be away from the practice from Tuesday 30th September to Friday 10th October. She will return on Monday 13th October.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment please contact the practice to cancel or reschedule. This will enable our Admin team to offer the appointment time to those patients on our appointment waitlist.
When arriving at the practice for your appointment, please inform our Admin team that you are here. There are times where we may be busy and might not notice that you have arrived. We are not able to advise the Dr you are waiting if we are not aware that you are here.
If you are experiencing Cold or Flu symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, fevers etc) please advise our Admin team prior to arriving for your appointment.
Patients experiencing Cold and Flu symptoms will not be denied a medical consult, however, our Admin team will advise you to present to our external waiting area as a precaution. This is to minimise the potential risk of spreading virus to other patients in the clinic, or to our team members.
A few friendly reminders:
Please bring your Medicare card to appointments.
• If hearing impaired, please wear your hearing aid device when attending appointments.
• Please bring Drivers Licence renewal paperwork, and your Drivers Licence with you when attending an appointment for a Drivers Licence Medical.
• We are continuing to register patients for SMS reminders. If you would like to receive clinical and appointment reminders, please bring your mobile phone to your appointment so our Admin team can process the set up for you.
• A Pathology request form is required for all Pathology appts. We are unable to perform Pathology testing without a request form. Patients who arrive without a form will be rescheduled and advised to book an appt. with the Dr to obtain the required pathology request form.
St Faith’s Anglican Church is planning a street stall
SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2025
All donations of baked goods, produce, plants to sell or your time would be most appreciated.
There is a roster for names at the church or phone Mary Stacey 0428 455 226 if you’d like to put your name down. Times are available for working on the street stall or for selling raffle tickets during the week: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Sept 3-5)
Thank you in advance !
Tomatoes in August?!
Lyn Whyte from Quairading Garden Lovers Group has tomatoes ripening in August. These are the first picked, and several more have been picked since. Has anyone else picked tomatoes in winter?
Curtain Raisers prepping to take the stage once again!
Two years since our last show has flown by and a bunch of Quairading (and surrounding towns’) locals are getting stuck into rehearsals for the 2025 Quairading Curtain Raisers production of & Juliet!
Created by the Emmy–winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious hit musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
With every twist of the tale, & Juliet reimagines iconic pop songs you know and love—in ways you’ll never expect. Featuring “Since U Been Gone,” “Larger Than Life,” “…Baby One More Time,” “I Want It That Way,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” “Roar,” “It’s My Life,” “That’s The Way It Is,” and more. The only thing tragic is missing it.
Tickets will be available midSeptember. Keep an eye on the Passion Sheet and on our socials (Curtain Raisers Quairading on Facebook and Instagram) for the on sale date and details.
Photo: Sneak peak at rehearsals
St Faith’s Anglican Church is asking for your generosity to help keep a minister present in our community, here is information for online giving & grain donations.
1)Containers for Change: Scheme ID C10342875 using this number will place any donations into St Faith’s bank account.
2)Cash transfers can be made to:
St Faith’s Anglican Church Quairading Westpac Bank BSB 036172 Acct No 250086
3)Grain donations can be made through CBH & AWB Quairading Anglican Parish Grower ID 72840325
If you would like more information on how your financial assistance helps St Faith’s Church and what the church provides in Quairading please contact Mary Stacey 0428455226. Thank you from the Anglican Church Parish Council
Pam Canova – Warden/Secretary
Mary Stacey – Warden/Treasurer
In a hole in the ground there lived a spider
The list of world-famous spiders is very short. And those - namely Charlotte, of Charlotte’s Web, Shelob from the works of Tolkien, and the spider that bit Spiderman - all are situated squarely in the realms of fiction.
And then there’s Number 16.
Number 16 is arguably the most famous spider in the world. She has her own Wikipedia page. And in 2018, two years after her death, researchers reported something that made headlines around the world: she was the oldest known spider to have ever lived.
Forty-three might not seem like a prodigious age from our human perspective, but for a spider, this achievement was record-breaking. Leaving previous records in the dust, Number 16 rewrote what we knew about the dramatic and secretive lives of burrowing spiders.
Number 16 is not only world famous - she’s a Wheatbelt local. She hails from a population of Gaius villosus trapdoor spiders outside of Tammin; a population that still exists today in North Bungulla Reserve.
For a continuous 50 years, these spiders have been studied and monitored. First, by local arachnologist Professor Barbara York Main OAM, who began the survey in 1974 and returned doggedly to monitor the spider family until she passed the work over to her student, now Dr Leanda Mason, over 40 years later.
The achievements and career of the extraordinary Professor York Main and the incredible spider that kept her company through the decades make for a remarkable piece of Wheatbelt history. This year, in the 50th year of the trapdoor spider study, we commemorate this history.
The Matriarchs of the Wheatbelt community festival, celebrating Professor York Main and the spiders she dedicated her life to, will be held in Tammin on 5-7 September. The event will feature family activities, entertainment, citizen science and competitions, including the Spider Photography and Stories of the Wheatbelt competitions running through the month of August.
Tickets and program details, including competition entry, are available at www.leanda.life
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
On the first Wednesday of September, we commemorate the Battle for Australia. We reflect on the bravery of those who served on Australia's home front, the islands, the seas and in the skies to the north. Their efforts contributed substantially to the defeat of Japan. This day represents the first defeat of Japanese forces on land during the Battle of Milne Bay and recognizes service on the Australian mainland and in the Coral Sea, Papua and New Guinea. Japanese forces had evacuated Milne Bay by 7 September 1942.
Prime Minister John Curtin used the term 'Battle for Australia' after the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 - “:Just as Dunkirk began the Battle for Britain, so does Singapore open the Battle for Australia. It is now work or fight as we have never worked or fought before. On what we do now, depends everything we hope to do when this bloody test has been survived.”
A few days later, the Australian mainland was attacked by Japanese aircraft during the Bombing of Darwin. In response, thousands of Australians were engaged in multiple actions against Japanese forces between 1942 and 1943. These battles aimed to defend Australia and stop the Japanese from advancing further south.
After Japan entered the war in December 1941, Australia's economy was fully mobilised towards defence. The Australian population of more than 7 million was living with wartime controls on their daily lives, including rationing, restrictions on movement and with many directed to jobs supporting the war effort. The Australian economy was geared towards the defence of Australia, and industry turned from peacetime production to wartime requirements. Women joined the paid workforce in their thousands, and children volunteered to help too.
Australia was being defended by more than half a million full-time Navy, Army and Air Force personnel and the women's services. The part-time Volunteer Defence Corps was also preparing for the defence of the Australian mainland. As well as 10 Army divisions, the equivalent of one division each was deployed in the Northern Territory and Papua with support from the Navy and Air Force. It's an important reminder of a challenging time for Australians between 1942 and 1945.
Often described as the battle that saved Australia, the Battle of the Coral Sea is the largest naval battle ever fought off Australia's shores.
On 4 to 8 May 1942, in the waters south-west of Solomon Islands and east of New Guinea, the Allies prevented a Japanese seaborne invasion of Port Moresby. No Australians were killed, but the aircraft carrier, USS Lexington was sunk. Australian service personnel also played a key role in the battles on the Kokoda Track, Milne Bay and Buna, Gona and Sanananda in Papua, and in New Guinea in places like Wau, the Huon Peninsula, Wewak and Bougainville.
The war ended on 15 August 1945, but Australia will never forget its significant role in World War II and how it helped shape our nation. Over 39,000 Australians died during the war, mostly in Asia and the Pacific campaigns. Many more were wounded in action – some so seriously as to end their service. Some 22,000 Australians became prisoners of the Japanese during the war, of whom about 8,000 lost their lives.
LEST
WE FORGET
Merchant Navy Day—3rd September
On this day, we reflect on the crucial roles merchant mariners have played during wartime. Australia has always been dependent on shipping for trade, freight movements, transport and tourism. As such, Australians have served on board merchant ships for hundreds of years – in times of peace, as well as in the difficult and dangerous times of war. On Merchant Navy Day, we thank merchant mariners for their service. This is the anniversary of the first attack on an Allied merchant ship in World War II, only hours after Britain declared war on Germany in 1939.
Without warning, the German submarine U-30 torpedoed British liner SS Athenia and the ship sank the next day. Of more than 1400 people on board Athenia, over 110 crew and passengers died in the torpedo attack or during later rescue efforts. Merchant navy crews often faced many dangers and carried out their duties under very difficult conditions. During the World Wars and the Vietnam War, merchant ships and their civilian crew transported service personnel, supplies and equipment. Some merchant ships were also converted into hospital ships for vital wartime medical service.
In World War II, some merchant ships were refitted with limited defensive capabilities. For the most part, though, vessels in the merchant navy were often unarmed during wartime. This exposed them to enemy attacks in foreign waters and closer to Australian shores. Merchant mariners worked with the constant threat of attack from enemy submarines, surface raiders, aircraft and sea mines. Their work was especially dangerous when their ship was part of a slow convoy or travelling alone and unprotected. The Battle of the Atlantic, it lasted the duraation of World War II. The battle was fought across one of the war's most dangerous shipping lanes. Some 3,500 Allied merchant ships and 175 warships were sunk, and over 72,000 Allied naval and merchant mariners were lost.
We will never know the exact number of Australians who served or died during wartime service in the merchant navy. Estimated figures change as more research is done. However, around 1,000 Australian merchant mariners are known to have died serving the Allied cause during the two World Wars. The Merchant Navy Memorial on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra commemorates the contribution made by the Australian merchant navy during the World War 2.
A merchant navy gun crew at sea on the deck of the Australian troopship HMT Zealandia in about 1940. This first Australian merchant navy gun crew trained at Rushcutters Bay, NSW. Zealandia was later sunk on 19 February 1942 during the Japanese air raid on Darwin.
Vietnam Veterans Day – 18th August: - It was very pleasing to see members of the community help commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. Your attendance and participation is appreciated. As part of the commemorative service we remembered two West Australians who died due to the conflict at Long Tan – Private Richard Aldersea who was born on the 29th July 1946 in Nedlands but grew up in Teesville, Quinninup and started school in Northcliffe. Richard Aldersea joined the Royal Australian Infantry Corps on the 8th June 1966 and died on the 18th August 1966 aged 20. Temporary Corporal Peter Clements was born in Cunderdin on the 8th April 1945. Peter joined the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on the 25thMay 1966 and was wounded at the Battle of Long Tan and died nine days later from those injuries.
Quairading Sub Centre Update
Back on the 6th of August we had a wonderful visit to the Kindy/PP/Yr One classes! It was wonderful to see them get involved with the Ambulance and learn how to dial 000! Thanks for having us Quairading District High School!
We are calling for expressions of interest for the sale of our decommissioned 2012 Automatic Diesel Mercedes Sprinter Ambulance Van!
The van will be available approx end of September. The vehicle will be stripped of all emergency signage and equipment prior to sale. It is in good condition with approximately 85,000 km on the odometer and comes with a full service history. The van will be sold unlicensed and the interior fit-out will be removed/stripped to base vehicle condition
Please enquire with the Sub Centre on 9645 0176 or by emailing quairading.subcentre@stjohnwa.com.au if you are interested.
On Sunday, 24th August, our local emergency services came together in Quairading for a realistic mock vehicle accident scenario. St John Ambulance Quairading, St John Ambulance Bruce Rock, Quairading VFRS, and Quairading Police all took part in the joint training exercise, which involved four mock patients — including two who had to be carefully extracted from inside a vehicle.
The drill was a great opportunity for teams to sharpen their response skills, improve coordination, and learn more about each agency’s role during an emergency. Everyone involved agreed it was a valuable experience, and we are all excited for the next one!
Gardening in the Wheatbelt
Written by Carmela Kriszyk of Eaglewood Farm
August has come and gone. And it’s officially spring! August brought a goodly amount of rain and although the tanks and dams may not be full, we have at least enjoyed a month of regular rainfall. The paddocks are looking spectacular in their greens and golds and September hopefully will add more moisture to the soil or at least be cloudy so frosty mornings stay away before the inevitable arrival of October when we can expect drier warmer weather.
The September meeting of the QGLG is on Friday the 26th at the CRC starting at 9:30 am. We’re looking to new residents of Quairading who are interested in learning and sharing some gardening skills. Please come along to our meetings you will be welcomed, informed and entertained.
In last month’s article it was suggested that it was a good time to plant a hedge. Perhaps some information might help with choosing a hedge that is just right for your garden. The purpose of the hedge can be varied, for example, it can be utilitarian, to hide the bins, the pool pump or the neighbours, or whimsical, as a winding, circular or zig zaggy line that introduces an architectural feature to the garden, or it can be used to define spaces such as different garden beds or between a path and a garden. What must also be considered is whether or not flowers are desired and then there is the style of your garden; whether it is formal or informal. Once these decisions have been reached and bearing in mind our climate and of course the amount of water that is available, the choice of plant is more easily made.
For large informal hedges there are many native plants that are very attractive eg. Grevillea, Bottlebrush, Genista (wedding veil) and Lillypilly. Exotics such as Conifers and Plumbago, or Bougainvillea and Banksia rose can be trained over strong supports to hide to tallest of eyesores. Smaller informal hedges can be made from English Lavender, correa, westringia (left unpruned), shrub variety of Star Jasmine, ground cover variety of Rosemary which mounds up and Abelia. For smaller more formal hedges where style or size and shape needs to be constrained Viburnum Tinus, Rosmary, the upright growing varieties, and Indian Hawthorn make the most successful hedges. Japanese box grows quite well in our area in both sun and part shade,
however, it does need to be planted quite close and also needs plenty of attention with regular pruning and watering in dry spells.
September in the Garden
It’s time to – check your reticulation, watch out for aphids on the new growth of roses, squash them between your fingers until the predators appear; fertilise all your plants as they are about to go through a growth spurt that starts first in the roots, this includes your lawn which may also need aerating after a long winter; once fertilized mulch trees and shrubs; continue weeding so that you ensure that they don’t steal any moisture or nourishment that is meant for your precious plants; prune back any plants which have grown too big for their space; prunings can be made into new plants; pinch out the tops of broad bean plants to encourage the production of flowers; onions and garlic will grow rapidly once the soil temperature rises to around 16 degrees, apply a liquid feed of low nitrogen fertiliser through-out September and October; prepare your beds for hungry summer veggies such as the vines and the solanums; for the brave and adventurous gardeners out there early September is a good time to graft most orchard trees with different varieties.
Sow – all summer veggies can be sown now
Plant – Plant now for colour around Christmas.
Harvest – at Eaglewood Farm we continue to harvest citrus; while the veggie garden is bursting with all the winter produce; we have – carrots, swede, turnips, coriander, bitter greens, fennel, cauliflower, green and red cabbage, broccoli, kale, celery. radish, silver beet, English spinach, snow peas, spring onions and rhubarb. Peas will be starting in a week or so while the parsnips and the broad beans will probably be ready in early October.
The last word – Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul.
Quairading Country Women’s Association
CWA Ladies are often known as the “tea and scone” brigade. Can you imagine two old friends sitting at the kitchen table with steaming cups of tea/coffee and plump scones with jam and cream in their hand?
This is why scones are so important. How better to offer as warm hospitality a cup of tea and a hot scone. They provide friendship, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen to and a friendly chat about the joy or troubles of the day.
There is one rule to remember when making scones and that is to always heat your oven before putting the scones in.
Other tips for great scones are:-
• Start by turning on the oven to at least 220c and put the tray in the oven to heat. A soft mixture rises best.
• Always use good quality flour and butter not margarine.
• Work quickly – get them in the oven as soon as possible after adding moisture to the recipe.
• Handle as little as possible. Flour on the bench and hands makes mixture easier to handle.
• Use a knife to mix the ingredients – a cutting action. (This works with pastry as well).
• When placing scones of the tray to cook they will help each other rise if they are placed close together – (a round shallow cake tin can be used instead of a tray). The late Coral Senior used a high sided baking dish which ensured more evenly cooked moist scones.
The following are some tried and true recipes.
Hovis Scones (CWA Cookbook)
2 cups SR Flour
Mix sugar and salt in the flour, rub in butter, then add well 1 tablespoons sugar beaten egg, and milk enough to make a soft dough that will 1 tablespoon butter nearly drop of the spoon. Dust hands with flour, and drop a little salt 1 dessertspoonful of dough from one hand to the other and 1 egg then drop lightly onto a floured oven shelf. Bake in a fairly hot milk over for 10 minute. A very light scone. Sufficient to make 18.
Plain Scones
2 cups SR flour sifted
Sift flour into bowl and make a well in the centre. Combine 200 ml milk milk and cream. Pour into flour. Mix using a knife. Cut out 100 m cream scones on floured board. Bake 200c for approx.. 15 minutes.
Cheese Scones
60 gm soft butter
Mix all ingredients together quickly with a fork or a wooden 1 large egg spoon to form a soft scone dough. Toss lightly on a floured 5 tablespoons milk board until dough forms a smooth ball. Pat scone dough out 1 teaspoon baking powder to a circle approximately 22cms in diameter. Cut out scones
90 gm finely grated cheese with scone cutter. Mix melted butter with extra 30 gm cheese
250 gm (2 cups) SR flour and brush over each of the scones. Bake just above the centre Extra teaspoon melted butter of a very hot oven 230c for 10 minutes, reduce to 200c for a and 30 gm finely grated further 5 minutes or until cooked. cheese for topping
Warrior Wellbeing Article
Looking After Our Back
As blokes we are all guilty of just wanting to get the job done and we sometimes throw our bodies on the line without considering the possible consequences. We see this with both young and old blokes alike, and injuring our back is one possible consequence. In fact, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare suggest that 70% – 90% of the population will experience lower back pain in some form during their life.
Back problems can be caused by a multitude of factors ranging from: a pre-existing issue or weakness we may have from childhood; wear and tear caused by the physically demanding jobs blokes undertake; or just a fact of life due to our modern-day sedentary lifestyle (i.e. hours sitting in trucks/tractors, office chairs and on the couch). There are also those situations where we push ourselves that bit too hard or things just go pear shaped. It’s important to recognise that our back is a precious commodity, just ask anyone who has suffered a back injury resulting in chronic pain… it can be debilitating!
A neglectful attitude is something else a lot of blokes are guilty of, and this attitude can exacerbate many health conditions. This is a common attitude that underpins the often unspoken but hardwired attitude that I am a warrior and it will not happen to me. How many times have you heard a bloke experiencing pain say, she’ll be right, I’ll see how it goes? and puts up with his issue for weeks, months, and even years. If we’re lucky we do 5 minutes of stretching and remember to sit up straight for the rest of the day, but that’s about as far as it goes.
Proper back care should be part of our regular routine and there are simple steps we can take that will not only decrease the chances of back problems but also benefit our overall wellbeing, such as:
Exercise and stretching; the better shape our body is in with a good range of movement decreases the risk of putting our back under unwanted pressure. Try some yoga!
Proper posture; whether it’s sitting in a tractor, behind a desk or with our feet up enjoying Saturday arvo footy, our body is not designed to be in a seated position for extended periods. Get up and stretch out as often as possible and make sure we don’t slouch or slump in our chairs. Place a rolled-up towel behind the lower back for good lumbar support.
Bulging belly; we can’t all have a raging six pack like some of the pin up boys out there but losing a few kg’s off the guts and increasing strength around our core muscles, especially our pelvic floor, takes unwanted pressure off our lower back.
Lifting logically; we need to bend our knees, keep our back straight, and keep the load centered to our body. Also, when we are helping our mate lift those heavy loads or rearranging furniture for the wife remember Prior Planning and Communication Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
If back pain is not resolving itself with some of these basic back care tips consult a GP or book in to see a physiotherapist for more specific treatment and back care exercises.
Anglican Church (St Faith’s)
Harris Street
September in the Parish of St Faith’s, Quairading
Uniting Church, Quairading Services
Sunday, 7th September 9.00 a.m.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Eucharist Sunday, 14th September 9.00 a.m. Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer Sunday, 21st September 10.30 a.m. Uniting Church - Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Sunday, 28th September 9.00 a.m. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Morning Prayer
Life in the Fast Lane as a Christian CEO: Sam Walsh, AO, onetime CEO of Rio Tinto, Patron of the Arts and committed Christian will deliver an occasional address entitled “Life in the Fast Lane as a Christian CEO” at Holy Trinity Church, York, on Saturday, 13th September at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Anniversary of the Dedication of St Andrew’s Church, Greenhills: A service to honour the Church’s dedication will take place at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday, 14thSeptember after which congregants are welcome to dine together at White Gum Farm.
Fiftieth Anniversary Service for the Uniting Church in Quairading: Members of St Faith’s Church will join with the members of the Uniting Church in Quairading at their celebration service at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 21st September. There will be no service at 5.30 p.m. at St Faith’s Church on Saturday, 20th September.
John Ramsden Wollaston: A service to honour local saint John Ramsden Wollaston and to pray for a good harvest will take place at the Church of St John in the Wilderness at 3 p.m. on Sunday, 21st September. A “Bring & Share” afternoon tea will follow.
St Michael & All Angels: A service for worshippers at both St Mark’s Church, Brookton & St Mary’s Church, Beverley in honour of St Michael & All Angels, the Feast Day of Perth College, will take place at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, 28th September at St Mark’s Church, Brookton. Another service n honour of St Michael & All Angels will take place at Holy Trinity Church, York at 6.00 p.m. on Monday, 29th September. On Retreat: Our Priest-in-Charge, Philip Raymont, will be on his annual retreat from Monday, 6th to Friday, 10th October. OPEN HOUSE – The annual OPEN HOUSE event is an invitation to all members of our local communities to enjoy each other’s company over refreshments: Saturday, 27th September at St Faith’s Church, Quairading – 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Catholic Church (St Francis Xavier)
Heggerty Street
September 2025
Date Saturday 6th Sunday 14th Sunday 21st Sunday 28th
Time 6pm No Mass 10am No Mass
Father Matthew Hodgson
Phone: 9061 1094
Email: brucerockparish@gmail.com
Please contact Father at any time regarding Confession / Reconciliation.
Uniting
Church
Coraling Street
On 21st September we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our current building! Come along and invite others.
Time and Date: 21st September 2025 at 10:30 am. (Please plan to arrive by 10:15) 67 Coraling Street, Quairading.
Preacher: Rev John Steed (The first minister in the new building) Please stay for a cuppa and a light lunch following the service. Come anyway but if you can, please RSVP to Quairading.UC@Gmail.com
If you have a connection with the Methodist or Uniting Church or would just like to join us, please come along. We especially welcome people from the other churches in Quairading who would like to celebrate with us.
As we celebrate 50 years in our current building it is good to reflect on where we have come from. Nearly 300 years ago John Wesley and George Whitfield were Anglican ministers working to help the Anglican church to grow. They didn’t want church to be boring so they wrote songs that were fun to sing and they held open air rallies – a bit like Billy Graham did in the 1950s. When Wesley and Whitfield died some of their followers left the Anglican church and set up their own churches which became the Methodist and Congregational churches.
Over time these and other churches were working together more and more and in 1977 the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches joined to form the Uniting Church. Other churches were invited to join but it takes time so we called ourselves “Uniting” rather than “United” because we hope that more churches will join with us.
These days, in many towns, the Uniting Church meets with other churches; Anglicans, Church of Christ or community churches. Many churches also work together through Churches Fraternals and adult fellowships. It has been a long time since the churches were competing with each other. Now we do our best to help each other.
Uniting Church services for September:
Sunday 7th September 10:30 am led by Mark Beadle
Sunday 14th September 10:30 am Café Church led by Arthur West
Sunday 21st September 10:30 am 50th Anniversary. Preacher Rev John Steed Sunday 28th September 10:30 am led by Peter West.
Enquiries: Mark Beadle 0435 698 655 or Arthur West 9645 0081 or Quairading.UC@Gmail.com If you would like a visit please contact Mark Beadle. Check out our FaceBook page: Quairading Church
Rural Aid Article
As a counsellor I’m required to be registered with what is known as a peak body which in my case is the Australian Counsellors association or the ACA. The ACA provides information, training and very importantly a code of ethics or code of conduct for counsellors. A long list that includes always be professional, have no bias or be discriminatory, do not use your position or perceived power inappropriately, ensure that strict confidentiality of those you work with is maintained. All assist to ensure people are receiving professional un biassed guidance.
Another part of being counsellor is that I have to undertake a minimum of 15 hours relevant recognised training every year as well as undertake a minimum of 10 hours of professional supervision. That is receive counselling by a registered supervisory counsellor. All of these requirements are in place to ensure that the counselling people receive is professional and ethical. As with all industries there are some who do not comply, but this is what I have to do and is a requirement to be employed by Rural Aid as a counsellor. If I breach the code of ethics I could lose both my registration and my job.
Recently I went to the ACA annual conference in Adelaide over two days. Great networking and great learning in areas I have an interest in. These entailed presenters talking about their counselling and the modality or therapeutic model they use.
One of my take aways, was that in each of the talks there was a consistent message that the focus has to be on the individuality of the person sitting with you as a counsellor. The person who has come to counselling has the knowledge of what they want to change or to achieve by engaging a counsellor. Through a collaborative approach, that is working together, the person can begin to have more clarity of their situation. Through discussion and suggestion then being enabled to begin to see an alternative story or pathway forward. That everyone has inner strength was also a common theme. Strengths that can usually be bought back where diminished. This is achieved by valuing the person, respecting the person and accepting that what the person sees as their desired goal is the goal to worked towards. This personal journey is taken with the person side by side, not the person being led by the counsellor.
This reinforced for me that the expert on the person seeking counselling in the counselling room, is that person themselves. This requires that person to receive advice on the process required to get back on track in a safe confidential trusting environment. The counsellor holds the expertise on the process, but the direction and path taken belongs and is driven by the individual sitting with the counsellor.
So, if you aren’t feeling yourself, listen to yourself and use your strength to ask for help. Counselling is a journey taken side by side and in my case will follow the path you require. Its about you not me.
Roger Hitchcock
Counsellor & Community Representative West Australia based in Narrogin Rural Aid Australia
M: 0460 310 661 |P: 07 3153 4656 |E: roger.hitchcock@ruralaid.org.au Head Office : 1300 327 624 / Mental Health and Counselling Line 1300 175 594
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