CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 6 AUGUST 2021
CAREERS EXPO TO ENERGISE A NEW GENERATION OF EMPLOYEES The next generation of employees had a chance to see what is on offer around the Coalfields for their future careers at the Education and Career Pathways Expo yesterday, Thursday, 5 August. School students from Clermont and across Isaac have seized an insight into their next chapter from local employees, with multiple industries such as mining, local government, childcare, education, defence, police and more on display at the expo. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said there are many reasons for students to stay and embark on an exciting career in the region. “Our region has access to world-class export infrastructure with more than 58,862 square kilometres, from prime agricultural land to the mineral rich basins and a coastal strip that brings tourism opportunities,” Mayor Baker said. “Isaac’s family-friendly communities offer a safe and relaxed lifestyle, and include the modern mining towns of Moranbah, Middlemount and Dysart, to the historic communities of Nebo, Clermont and St Lawrence and small
picturesque coastal villages and rural localities.” Mayor Baker said the low unemployment rate and high average income were just some of the reasons to enjoy an Isaac career. “Career expos such as this one is an excellent opportunity for students to see where they are able to contribute locally, regionally and globally. “I would encourage you to get all the information you need in one place to guide your next steps into study or work.” The expo, proudly sponsored by Isaac Regional Council, was held at Moranbah State High School Isaac Regional Council have information on the 2022 intake of trainees and apprentices. These introductory roles combine hands-on work skills with a nationally recognised qualification. If you’re looking to start a new chapter, energise your career and be part of our world. View current vacancies at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/ employment or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Pictured: Attendees from 2019 Education and Career Pathways Expo
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PUBLIC NOTICES CHANGE TO OPERATING HOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTERS & LIBRARY BRANCHES Isaac region residents and visitors are advised customer service counters and libraries in branch locations will close for a period of 30 minutes during each business day commencing from Monday, 2 August 2021. Council offices in Glenden, Nebo and St Lawrence will close between: 12.30pm and 1pm. Libraries and customer service counters in Dysart and Clermont will close between: 1pm and 1.30pm Customer service counter at Middlemount will close between 1pm and 1.30pm (Operating hours for Middlemount Library remain unchanged)
These closures will not impact Council’s phonebased transactions and customers in all locations will be able to contact Council by calling 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) 24 hours, 7 days a week. The change to operating hours is being undertaken on a trial basis for a period of four months and community members are invited to provide feedback on the change either online by visiting speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or by completing a paper feedback form at their local Council office. For more information, call Council’s Customer Service Centre 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) 24 hours, 7 days a week.
DOG REGISTRATION RENEWAL NOTICES Responsible dog owners in the Isaac region are urged to keep an eye on their letterboxes for their dog renewal notices which are set to arrive from 2 August 2021. Residents that pay the renewal before 3 September 2021, will qualify for Isaac Regional Council’s early bird discount of 50 per cent. Council is also offering the following for registered and responsible dog owners: Free puppy registrations for pups who microchipped and aged less than 12 months. Free registration for pensioners who hold concession cards and own a desexed and microchipped dog. 50 per cent discount to anyone aged 65 or over who owns a desexed and microchipped dog Reciprocal free dog registration up to 12 months if the dog has an active registration in another local government area. If you are a member of the Canine Control Council (Dogs Queensland), you will receive a 50 per cent off or take advantage of the early bird discount period between 2 August 2021 and 3 September 2021 to receive a further 50 per cent discount. In recognition of your responsible dog ownership, desexed and microchipped canines are no more than $20 for owners who have registered their
pooches after 3 September 2021. For those registering for the first time, whether they’ve forgotten or moved to Isaac, will qualify for pro rata registration discounts no matter what time of year. Visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/ community/obligations to download the registration form. Registration fees help to fund essential services for animal management including Council’s Animal Management Centres. When a registered dog is picked up by Council, compliance officers return them for free for the first time. If it is unregistered dog, the owners will be up for an impoundment fee and will be required to pay the registration fee before the dog is released. Avoid this by registering, microchipping and making sure the yard is secure and safe. Discover Council’s Pawsitive Blueprint for Responsible Dog Ownership at https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community/ourpawsitive-blueprint for more information. For more information on dog registrations or if you haven’t received a renewal notice by 13 August 2021, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1300 ISAACS or call into your local Council office.
PUBLIC NOTICES WATER NOTICES TO ARRIVE IN AUGUST 2021 Isaac water users are urged to keep an eye on letterboxes as water notices are expected to arrive in August 2021. The water notice, for the period between 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021, will be issued to more than 8,300 Isaac properties. Residents are encouraged to make payment by Thursday, 9 September 2021. Council’s ongoing water consumption charging program is in effect across all Isaac communities. Council has worked hard to keep this as a fair system to stop lower water consumers subsidising heavy users. Users can set email and SMS alerts and be notified of water leaks and high consumption within days of occurrence through MiWater.
Ratepayers can sign up online to MiWater at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/miwater and visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/water-charges for more information. For comprehensive information on different property types, localities and associated water charges, visit http://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/watercharges or the Council’s Revenue Statement which is available via www.isaac.qld.gov.au/budget. If you haven’t received a water notice by Tuesday, 24 August 2021, call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
NOTICE OF UNCONTESTED ELECTION RESULT ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL DIVISION 6 BY-ELECTION On Friday, 23 July 2021, the notice of election was published for a by-election to fill a vacancy in the office of the Division 6 councillor in the Isaac Regional Council. Under section 34 of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011, the following nominee is taken to have been elected, as the number of nominees equals the number of persons required to be elected. In accordance with section 100 of the Local
Government Electoral Act 2011, this notice advises that the following person has been duly elected: POSITION: Division 6 Councillor FULL NAME OF ELECTED CANDIDATE: MORIARTY, Carolyn Therese Pat Vidgen Electoral Commissioner Declaration Date: 2 August 2021
If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Jeff Stewart-Harris Chief Executive Officer
ON THE SHELF Contributed by Laura Crichton
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK – ARE YOU READY? It’s time to start preparing costumes for Children’s Book Week 2021! The Children’s Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through Book Week since 1945. Children’s Book Week will be celebrated across Australia from August 21 – 27 and the 2021 theme is Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds. With Children’s Book Week comes the challenge of picking a favourite book, what character to dress up as and finding the perfect costume. Clermont Library staff love helping young patrons find a ‘Book Week’ book and can submit an internal loan request if the book is at another Isaac Library. Just a reminder that a week’s notice is helpful to allow the book to reach Clermont in time for Book Week.
NEW ARRIVALS New DVDs for adults include: • Someone to Cherish by Mary Balogh • Suspects by Lesley Pearse • When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham • The Missing Girl by Kerry McGinnis • Murder at Sunrise Lake by Christine Feehan • The Shadow by James Patterson • House of Death by Peter Tremayne • The Third Grave by Lisa Jackson
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT – MICHAEL ROBOTHAM Michael Robotham is an Australia author of psychological thrillers Like many successful Australian authors, Robotham started his writing career in journalism. Robotham grew up in country New South Wales and took up a journalism cadetship with Sydney newspaper, The Sun. Over the next 14 years, he wrote for newspapers and magazines in Australia, Britain and America. Robotham quit journalism in 1993 to be a ghostwriter, collaborating with politicians, showbiz personalities, psychologists, adventurers and pop stars to write their autobiographies. His first novel, The Suspect was published in 2004 and he has since written 15 more books, which have been translated into 25 languages. He has twice won The Crime Writer’s Association Gold Dagger and has won numerous other awards as well as being shortlisted for awards. Robotham’s newest novel, When You are Mine is a psychological thriller about toxic friendships, hidden agendas, unbridled obsession and deadly secrets. Until next time, stay safe and healthy, Sue, Mikaela, Robekah and Laura at the Clermont Library.
CLERMONT BEARS HOME GAMES Top of the table clash! Saturday, 7 August @ 7pm: Clermont Bears v Bluff For all the updates, follow the Clermont Bears’ Facebook page: @ClermontBears
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS On Sunday, 1 August we played a Stroke competition Sponsors: Bill Moller & Tony Henn Winner - J.Illott Runner Up - P. Messer
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH CLERMONT CLAY TARGET Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month. If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call Allison on 0427 792 562 or Andrew on 0419 968 577.
The SSAA Clermont Branch shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols is welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH Service time 8am each Sunday unless stated otherwise. Combined Churches Service 29 August 9 am Christian Women Communicating Intl. visit 1 September 9.30 am Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT Service time: Sundays, 10:30am Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980 UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) CLERMONT Service time: Every Sabbath (Saturdays) 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv
LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Pastor Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918 Regular events: Mainly Music (0-5 years): Thursdays, 9.15am Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm Kids Club (primary aged): 2nd Friday of every month (term time) 4pm-5.30pm SAINT MARY’S CHURCH First, third, fourth Sundays of the Month – Mass 8am Second and fifth Saturdays of the Month – Mass 6pm ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT All other Sundays Morning Prayer 9am Everyone is welcome to attend Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE
FROM THE PAST...DEBUTANTES WALTZ AT THE BALL
There were two things that many young girls dreamed of – their wedding day and making their debut. Debutantes Balls were a long-held tradition in many country towns where girls in their late-teens or early twenties were presented to society. Debutante Balls featured on Clermont’s social calendar every year and were usually organised by a local church. It was considered that once a young girl reached 16 years of age, she was ready to make her debut. The debutantes and their partners spent weeks learning and rehearsing the ballroom dances they would perform at the ball.1 The debutantes were required to wear white, anklelength ballgowns with sleeves and elbow-length white gloves. The styles often reflected the popular fashion of the time. A dignitary such as the Mayor, a Bishop, Local Member of Parliament received the debutantes upon their presentation to the ball attendees.
Would Hood’s Lagoon have an abundance of birdlife as it has today, if it had been damned in 1926? Cormorants (pictured) can be seen on the banks of the lagoon drying off after a swim. Their feathers aren’t waterproof. Photograph courtesy of Laura Crichton
In May 1973, 15 young ladies made their debut at the Church of England Debutante Ball in Clermont. The debutantes were Sharon Charles, Nell Dwyer, Kristine Williams, Wendy Daly, Kathleen Kelly, Judy Robertson, Margaret Holmes, Rhonda Smith, Claire Eckford, Carmel Bryant, Vicki Flower, Janice James, Michelle Faint and Ann Dwyer. The Right Reverend John Grindrod, Anglican Bishop of Rockhampton, received the debutantes. The debutantes made their entrance through an arch covered with pink peach blossoms handmade by Mrs T Crompton from crepe paper. The debutante cake featured a pink crinoline lady. Mrs Spring, of Bathampton, made the cake, and her daughter, Betty iced the cake. Three hundred people attended the debutante ball. The Clermont Lioness Club, with support from the Clermont Lions Club, hosted many debutante balls during the 1980s and 1990s. The Lionesses and Lions also held several Rainbow Debutante balls for primary-school age children and young teenagers to give children the experience of wearing semi-formal attire, learning ballroom dances and attending a ball. The girls could wear a dress of any colour while boys wore a long-sleeved white shirt and black pants. A debutante ball was last held in Clermont around 2009. Debutante Balls began in England in the late 1700s where daughters of marriageable age born into aristocratic families were presented to society at balls in the hope that they would find a husband. Back then daughters couldn’t inherit their father’s estate, so it was important they married a man who was wealthy and from a good family. A wealthy husband could contribute financially to and help run the in-laws’ family estate with the view of inheriting it. 2 By the mid-20th century, Debutante Balls were more about debutantes being introduced to society and learning social etiquette.
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ON THIS DAY... 95 YEARS AGO July 20, 1926 Proposal to Dam Lagoon l Imagine what Hood’s Lagoon would be like today if it had been dammed? Would it still be abundant with birds, turtles and eels and dotted with beautiful lilac water lilies? Ninety-five years ago, the Clermont Town Council held a special meeting on July 20 to discuss considering a proposed water scheme for Clermont. Hood’s Lagoon was the main water source for the town. Alderman Burgees proposed that council borrowed money to dam the lagoon and build a weir at its southern end. He reasoned that a sufficient amount of water could then be stored and last for a considerable period. Alderman Burgess also suggested that a tank be built on an elevated position and have the water laid on to residences.
Another suggestion from Alderman Burgess was to fence the lagoon off and troughs be installed outside the fence to water stock. Alderman was unsuccessful in his motion to hold a public meeting to discuss his proposals. Council decided to adjourn the matter until a petition proposed by Alderman Burgess was obtained from ratepayers and tabled at a future council meeting. 3 ‘300 at C. of E. DEBUTANTE BALL’, The Clermont Telegram (Clermont, Qld), Wednesday, May 2, 1973, Pg. 2 ‘IT’S EASY TO DISMISS DEBUTANTE BALLS, BUT THEIR HISTORY CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND WOMEN’S LIVES’, Richardson, Kristen, Time.com; November 25, 2019; Available at https://time.com/5737250/ debutantes-history/ ;Viewed [Online] July 14, 2021 ‘CLERMONT TOWN COUNCIL.’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 28 July 28, 1926, p. 10. , Available at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21041324; Viewed [Online] July 7, 2021
Contributed by the Staff and Volunteers at the Clermont Historical Centre
ISAAC LIBRARIES ONLINE RESOURCES
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SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS This week we celebrated Catholic Education Week with Awards given to the following students: Prep: Abigail Liekefett - The kind and helpful attitude you consistently display towards your teachers and peers. I love the way you encourage your friends and are always willing to lend a helping hand to others without being asked. Your kindness and generosity is truly outstanding. Keep up the amazing work Abi! Rose Montford -The work ethic and attitude you consistently display towards your learning each and every day. You set a wonderful example to those around you and treat all teachers and friends with respect. Keep up the amazing work Rose! Year 1: Lincoln Gimm - Demonstrating the Spirit of Jesus by making others feel special and welcome, you continuously make others smile with your acts of kindness and compassion. Lincoln, your kind heart and generous spirit is admired by all. Keep shining bright!!
Year 4: Aspen Koole - Your continual outstanding humility and respect that you display. Aspen, you are thoughtful, dependable, considerate and kindhearted. You shine bright! Bree Nitschke - Your positive and generous attitude you display daily in Year Four. Bree, you are patient, considerate, mature and kind-hearted. Year Four are so lucky to have you! Year 5: Abigayle Peterson - For your kind and caring attitude towards all your class members. I was particularly impressed by all the great choices you have been making in and out of the classroom. Keep up the great work! Lucas - For your kind and caring attitude towards all your class members. I have been particularly impressed with how you make everyone around you feel included in your conversations. Keep up the great work! Year 6: Olivia Messer - For impressing both of your teachers with your academic focus and your spirited nature this week. Kindness shines in you each day and the gratitude you show toward your teachers and peers is greatly appreciated and acknowledged.
Evie Jenings - Displaying admirable qualities each and every day. Evie, you continuously show care and kindness towards all of your class members by using friendly words and actions. You listen carefully to your teachers and are admired for always giving your best effort. The Spirit of Jesus truly shines through you! Year 2: Emersyn Williams - Encompassing all that Catholic Education is about. Your kindness shines through all of your actions and you are a wonderful friend to all. Your work ethic and responsibility for your learning is admirable and your helpful attitude does not go unnoticed. You are a star! Taylor Church - Your kind and caring spirit. You demonstrate virtues of patience, reliability, gentleness and respect. Thank you for following in the footsteps of Jesus each day at St Joseph’s through your words and actions. You shine bright! Year 3: Poppie Foot - The Effort you put into everything you do. You are an amazing young lady that shows respect to everyone around you. Keep being you Poppie, you shine bright! Jordyn Johnson - Always using kind words and kind actions to everyone you meet. Jordyn you always show respect to your peers and teachers. You shine bright.
Making Jesus Real God Moments: Aspen Koole