Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 04.09.2020

Friday, 4 September 2020

The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News

The Local Shopper Shopping local keeps your money in your community!

Magical Maleny Who wouldn’t want to live in Maleny. It is “a piece of paradise on earth”.

The Maleny Community provides so much for residents to do and enjoy.

From a wide variety of sports to the many recreation clubs and organisations that cater for all ages.

had a good look at what is available in the area. The area provides for the recreation needs of all ages.

Anyone who says that there isn’t anything to do in Maleny hasn’t

Facilities such as the Maleny Show-grounds are second to

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Magical Maleny none. The show grounds itself caters for any different types. of activities such as various Sporting Groups, Arts and Crafts, Maleny Playhouse.

The grounds are even used for regular caravan camping groups and is also the home for the Maleny Volunteer State Emergency and Rural Are Groups.

The Witta area is also well catered for via the Witta Sports Club and the “Old Witta School” Community Centre.

The Maleny Golf Club has now been expanded to an 18 hole course and recently received world notice via an “online live streaming” event.

There are a number and variety of annual festivals held throughout the area. Festivals such as “Gardening on the Edge, KnitFest, Barung’s Wood Expo, Maleny Agricultural Show are included in the long list.

All of these events and facilities are sustained by a strong local community strong economically and strong in people’s desire to volunteer and work towards providing those facilities.

At the present time the Australian economy is passing through a recession mostly brought about by a world pandemic.

Why Shop Locally?

While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase: It Creates local jobs and it is personal; Shopping locally helps Australia grow; Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups; It reduces your carbon footprint Will you really support local businesses?

Times are tough for many people and as a community we need to unite and work to keep our community as strong as possible.

Organisations such as the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre works hard to provide for the less fortunate in our community.

We can all do our bit to assist by supporting local businesses.

Local businesses provide local jobs and support local organisations. It is important to shop locally where possible.

If we all do our bit, we, as a community will get through this tough time. Are you prepared to do your bit? Don’t leave it to others. We need to stick together.

Photos Page 1. Witta Sports Grounds with the Witta German Festival being held. This festival celebrated the original German settlers to the area.

Page 2. Above Left. - A rainbow of luck rises over the Maleny Golf Course.

Page 2. Above. The annual Knitfest Festival brings colour to the Maleny township area.

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Another story

from the past

with

Beryl

Newton

Miss Roberts Came to Maleny as a school teacher. She was a city girl coming to the country and taught at the Curramore State School. She married a Maleny farmer and lived a very happy life in the Maleny District with Bill, her husband who passed away in the late 1990’s.

Miss Roberts is better known to us today as Mrs. Beryl Newton. Beryl passes away peacefully on January 1st, 2015 aged 101 years. Back in 2015 “Miss Roberts” told us a bit about what it was like as a country school teacher.

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ifty odd years ago the district around Maleny was largely a dairy farming area.

Homes were much further apart than they are today. Nowadays with the land being sub-divided those dairy farms are disappearing. Consequently, the number of school children in the district fluctuates as they grow older and leave school then leave the district to find employment or go to Brisbane for higher education as at that time there was no high school in Maleny.

so we had to find someone who could combine it with his own business. No-one in our district had or could afford to buy a bus large enough to transport all the children. Once the service was established, any school-aged child could be picked up, irrespective of the distance, and we were not going to leave behind any pupils who lived only 2.99 miles from the school.

Then “happy day” Bert Brooker happened.

Unless a small district was very lucky there came a time when it was no longer viable to keep a one-teacher school open for a few pupils. Within a year of my resigning as a teacher Curramore school closed.

The school building was shifted to Elamon Creek where it continued to be used as a school building for a few further years.

The building is now used as a scout den at Kenilworth.

Following the closure of the school the Education Department supplied a school bus - “OF SORTS”.

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and Saturday during summer.

On the cream pick up days, Bert would load the kids and cream into the truck from the "far end" and come in to the junction of Curramore Road. The kids would help him unload the cream and put it under a tree. That tree is still there today, near the north eastern corner of Nothling's farm.

Bert would then load the seats on, the back on the truck and off they'd go to the school. Bert would come back after, unload the seats, load the cream and finish the cream run.

We didn't have a refrigerator but an ice chest so ice would be delivered by the cream truck.

Mail and papers also came on the school bus.

CurramoreStateSchool Building as a Scout Hut in Kenilworth

Curramore StateSchool teaching essentials of the day!

Bert lived in Maleny, ran his own soft-drink factory, and owned a bus. True it was a “cream bus” and he collected our cream. The bus was actually a three ton International truck.

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Another story

from the past

with

Beryl

Newton

Miss Roberts Came to Maleny as a school teacher. She was a city girl coming to the country and taught at the Curramore State School. She married a Maleny farmer and lived a very happy life in the Maleny District with Bill, her husband who passed away in the late 1990’s.

Miss Roberts is better known to us today as Mrs. Beryl Newton. Beryl passes away peacefully on January 1st, 2015 aged 101 years. Back in 2015 “Miss Roberts” told us a bit about what it was like as a country school teacher.

One Friday afternoon many years after Bert had stopped doing the school bus run and school busses had been upgraded he was in the bar of the Maleny hotel. He was speaking to a couple of local school teachers. Talk got around to the abolition of the cane and corporal punishment.

Bert told a story about one afternoon on the bus. One of the boys (We'll call him Pete - not his real name as he still lives in town) was playing up in the back so Bert put him in the front seat.

The kid gave a bit more cheek, so Bert stopped the truck, pulled a branch off a small tree and gave the kid a belting. They got back in the truck and the kid said "You're a bastard Bert" so Bert gave him a backhander which stopped all argument.

The school teachers were a bit shocked at this and started sprouting about violence toward children, how it retarded development, and not the proper thing to do.

Slowly Bert looked over at a male person who was also sitting in the bar nearby and said, "didn't affect you at all did it Pete ? " http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com

Pete just grinned and replied, "Noooo Bert" . . .end of discussion.

Some time later Bert was driving the children to school when he noticed the back of the bus (truck) rocking up and down. Thinking he had a flat tyre he got out and checked each tyre, but all appeared in order.

Bert got back into the truck and started off again. Within a short time the truck again started rocking.

Again Bert stopped and got out and checked each wheel. He could find nothing wrong.

Photo Above: Bert Brooker later in life.

The students said to Bert, "What is wrong Mr Brooker?.” He said, "The truck is rocking and I thought we had a flat tyre.”

Every student got out and walked around the truck - scratching their heads and acting as innocent as only a young student can.

One student said, "I can't see anything wrong Mr. Brooker.

Everyone got back into the truck and off they went again.

Between Curramore and the school this scene was repeated several more times, each time a check being made of the truck and the wheels.

It is thought that Bert never knew the cause but he would not have been too happy if he had caught sight of the students in the back of the truck holding hands and jumping up and down making the truck rock from side to side.

From this one may ask, "Who won the battle - Bert or Pete?

“Bert was well respected and liked by all the students who used that "school bus " to get to school.

Take a look at today’s school busses and think of what they were in Bert Brooker’s day there is a great improvement.

There are many people still living in our town who travelled in those early school busses to and from school.

They all have special stories about those early days. They all were relieved that they no longer had to ride their bikes to school.

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston Gambling Benefit Fund Round 104. - Successful Applicants Announced McCarthy's Lookout is set on the suitably named Mountain View Road and provides beautiful views of the Blackall Range, over the Glasshouse Mountains and Moreton Bay. The lookout is set on the suitably named Mountain View Road. It boasts parking and a picnic table and seating.

The Council Parks gang have been hard at it again and have cleared much of the pest weeds such as pivot from McCarthys Lookout.

So the fantastic views from the lookout can once again be enjoyed.

Here are some photos of the view from McCarthy's Lookout, Mountain View Road, Maleny, following removal of privet and other weeds, which obscured this view.

Congratulations to the Council Parks gang and contractors for restoring this iconic view. This lookout remains a very popular viewing site for locals and visitors alike.

fenced dog walking area on The Maleny precinct.

It will be close to the pathway between town and the MDSRC lease area carpark.

Hopefully funding will be available in the 2021-22 financial year to enable this plan to become a reality.

Please pick uo dog droppings!

Before

OFF LEASH DOG AREAS – MALENY. Council officers advise that the Maleny Show-ground is a designated Off Leash Dog Area.

Whilst this is the actual situation, there are however a number of uses on the show-ground which are not compatible with such a designation. For instance there are areas reserved for sports such as croquet, cricket and soccer, as well as other areas used for horse sports and camping.

Unfortunately some dog owners fail to respect these incompatible uses and also fail to pick up their animals faeces. Consequently this situation is totally unacceptable to those sporting bodies and to campers. In addition dogs and horses do not mix well and apart from the obvious danger to all parties, there is a biosecurity problem.

Cr Winston Johnston said, “Consequently, I am pleading for dog owners to not use any of the sporting fields and only use the horse paddock when there are no horses. Also I am pleading with dog owners to pick up their dogs droppings” . Doggy-do bags are conveniently located at six different locations at the show-grounds.

A DEDICATED DOG WALKING PARK. Following representations from the Maleny community, Council is currently investigating the possible creation of a large dedicated,

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Please Take COVID Seriously It could be a matter of life or death!

Council is continuing to work closely with the Queensland and Australian governments to plan, prepare, respond and recover from the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Council is committed to supporting Queensland Health as the lead agency responsible for responding to COVID-19.

For state-wide information and advice about COVID-19, including the latest roadmap to easing restrictions, visit the Queensland Government’s Unite & Recover website The Sunshine Coast Council is working to reopen local facilities where it is safe and practical to do so, putting in place: •

restrictions on patron numbers, where relevant

•

ongoing social distancing

•

hygiene requirements.

The safety and wellbeing of our community is council’s priority as facilities reopen. Please remember the 1.5 metre social distancing requirement and practice good hand hygiene.

Restrictions regarding visitor/user numbers apply at council facilities.

Council's Sport and Recreation team has put together a range of information and resources for community sporting club and the active recreation industry.

This will assist clubs and volunteers stay well informed about the Queensland Government's easing of COVID-19 restrictions for sport, recreation and fitness activities and a Return to Play. To find out more visit: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Support/CommunitySports-and-Recreation/COVID19-Sport-Clubs

Coast Drivers cop $130,000 in fines for using mobile phones whilst driving!

Sunshine Coast drivers have copped more than $130,000 worth of fines for using their mobile phones while behind the wheel.

Since February, drivers face a one-thousand-dollar fine if caught holding their mobile phone while driving.

New statistics from the Department of Transport show 134 people were fined between February and April.

Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho says those breaking the law are easy to spot.

"When the lights have actually changed green and there's a delay in the vehicle moving forward, we have been able to intercept that vehicle," he said.

The figures show three people on the Sunshine Coast have each been fined $1000 for using a mobile phone while riding a bicycle.

Senior Sgt Panoho says riders, like drivers, are putting lives at risk.

"It doesn't take Einstein to work out the fact that if you're going to take activity like that while riding a bike, you're exposing yourself to danger," he said.

He said a trial of cameras that detect mobile phone use will include the Sunshine Coast.

Maleny High School Rock Band enters “Battle of the Bands” Maleny High School rock band, “Criminal Mint” has entered the Triple J Unearthed High 2020.

Triple J Unearthed is a competition to discover new Australian music.

You can listen to their original track using the link below. Be sure to show your support and leave a review.

To find out more visit the web site below: https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/criminal-mint

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Maleny Accident Repair Centre Shed 3/16 Lawyer Street, Maleny

5499 9200

https://malenysmash.com.au/

About Maleny Repair Centre NEW NAME SAME GREAT SERVICE It’s a new season at Maleny Accident Repair Centre – MARC for short and owner Juan Perez is excited to have moved into new premises, right next door to his previous premises known as Maleny Smash Repairs.

In line with our move and “new start” we ave installed new equipment. Our partners at 3M have supplied us with the latest in spray-paint tech to save us even more time. No more cleaning pots! Moving into the future thanks to 3M.

Meet the Gang

Our new Apprentice

We are so lucky to have found our first apprentice panel beater.

Not only is he a local boy but he is also a fantastic staff member!

Our paint company, AkzoNobel leading the way in auto paints. We are so proud to apply the paint that this company makes.

We will always support, educate and help you on this awesome journey you are taking. So happy he is part of our team!

With modern cars changing every year we need to educate ourselves in the correct way to repair them safely. This is why we have invested in ourselves with Australia's leading repair educator.

Whether you're selling your car or just spring cleaning, we can assist in all minor repairs with 95% being able to be done in a day.

You can find out more about what we do and how we look after your prized vehicle at: https://malenysmash.com.au/ Our address is officially: 4/16 Lawyer Street, Maleny and our phone number is 5499 9200.

You can follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/malenysmash

Had a bingle. We are here to help.

Do not be told you have to travel over half an hour just to get your car repaired.

We now have courtesy cars too!

Entrusting your car with us means you’ll have the piece of mind that only genuine parts and paint will be used on your vehicle.

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Maleny Paint Supplies 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.

Ph 54942002

www.malenypaintsupplies.com Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints

All Paints Are Not Created The Same A coat of paint can really transform the look of any room, floor, doors or deck, and it doest cost you a small fortune to get a new look from some ageing items in your home.

smoother finish. So it does a better job at covering up those small imperfections that come with time.

With a lower grade paint, you may need 3-4 and sometimes even 5 coats to get the same effect as you would with the more expensive paint.

But when you see paint on the market ranging from $8 a litre all the way to $20 or more, it starts to raise questions. Are those more expensive paints REALLY worth the money?

When applied by paintbrush, cheaper paints show brush marks and provide poor coverage due to the thin layers they create.

Higher-quality paints provide smooth, onecoat coverage. This will save you a lot of time, and also mean less usage.

One factor that you need to consider, is the type of paint.

Oil based paint or water based paint. Oil paints are great for durability and provide a really smooth coat. But they are also a lot harder to clean up. Water based paints on the other hand have come a long way with the improved chemistry behind them, and can be cleaned with water.

You may only need 4 litres of a high quality paint, as compared to 12-16 litres of the lower grade to cover the same area with multiple coats.

Another big difference is in durability. The more expensive paints are also more washable and offer greater scrub resistance.

If you try washing dirt off a cheaper paint, you're likely to wash off some of the paint itself.

Another deciding factor in the higher grade, higher priced paints, is application.

The higher grade paints contain a titanium in the mix, which gives the paint more coverage and a

And no one wants to see that 1970’s green showing up on your newly refreshed wall do they?

Special Price for this month

When choosing paint colours, pick a paint chip that appeals to you.

Keep in mind that the colour will appear more vibrant when you apply it to the walls and will be influenced by other colours around it such as from carpets, curtains and furniture.

At Maleny Paint Supplies we recommend Colourtrend Brand paint. It is an Australian family owned and made paint and is made in several grades, including Ultra Premium with a 15 year guarantee.

A Handy Painter’s Tip

“Cutting. In” You'll get better results if you cut in just one wall, then immediately roll out the wall before cutting in the next one.

That's because if you roll out the wall right away, while the cut-in paint is still wet, the cut-in paint and the wall paint will blend much better, reducing the chance of lap marks.

Paint ceilings first before walls to avoid splattering finished walls!

Australis Allshield Exterior

Ultra Premium - White Base

6 lts $79.00

For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below:

http://malenypaintsupplies.com/page-2/ Colourtrend Paints have a range of Ultra-Premium Paints to service your needs!

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Maleny Paint Supplies 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.

Ph 54942002

www.malenypaintsupplies.com

Fiddes Woodworking Products Fiddes has a long, proud history of caring for wood that began with the founder, Albert Fiddes, in the United Kingdom in the early part of last century and continues to this day.

Fiddes Australia.

- Woodworking Products

Through more then 100 years and four generations, the name Fiddes has become synonymous with quality throughout the UK and now Australia through Fiddes Australia

This has lead to the development of safer, more environmentally friendly wood finishes, typified by the introduction of the highly successful Supreme Wax Polish and Hardwax Oil range.

Fiddes has always had a progressive outlook, and today operates from modern, purpose built premises, utilizing the very latest technology to develop and produce a comprehensive range of wood finishes from the very finest raw materials available.

Fiddes products are now available through Maleny Paint Supplies. For hints and tips about using Fidders products view the videos at the below web site: https://www.fiddesaustralia.com/videos/

For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below:

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Maleny Bowls Club News

aleny Bowls Club is slowly but surely providing opportunities for more participation on the bowling green. Tuesday mornings, commencing at 8.30am, have seen up to 12 players and Scroungers on a Friday afternoon, commencing at 1.15pm, have seen up to 18 players participating.

Your participation in one or both of these weekly events will go a long way to helping your club meet its financial commitments.

Wednesday Night Bowls:

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At the recent meeting of the Management Committee the return to Wednesday Night Bowls was discussed at some length.

Plans are still being finalised but it is most likely that the return date will be in the week following the September school holidays, namely Wednesday 7th October.

The format and catering arrangements are yet to be resolved as a number of people who volunteer their services on Wednesday nights will have to be contacted to assess their availability and discuss

operational matters - including team numbers, catering and adherence to social distancing requirements.

More information will be released as arrangements are finalised.

The Management Committee acknowledges and thanks all members for their co-operation and support in completing attendance sheets upon entry to the clubhouse during the presentCorvid pandemic.

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Maleny Service 16 Lawyer Street, Maleny.

Centre

Ph 54943444

http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au

One Stop Mechanical Services Shop Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises Positioning your Sat-Nav Unit Queensland's Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulation 2009 states that: A driver must not drive a motor vehicle unless the driver has a clear view of the road, and traffic ahead, behind and to each side of the driver.

But it’s truly amazing how many drivers place sat-nav units in the centre of the windscreen with no thought to the effect they have on their view of the road.

Motorists can be fined for having items, including sat-nav units, mounted in a way that obstructs the driver’s field of view.

Ultimately it will be up to the driver to determine correct placement. fitted to the windscreen, it should be low down to minimise the intrusion into the driver’s field of view Consider placing it in the lower right corner of the windscreen to minimise obstruction to the driver’s vision.

If this is not possible, it may be acceptable to place the unit low down in the centre of the windscreen, providing the design of the sat-nav mounting and the vehicle and your seating position permits this. Avoid covering or restricting access to dash instruments and controls as far as possible.

Your One Stop Shop for Automotive Repairs – you don’t need to do the running around, we do it for you!.

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Maple Street Meats Specialising in quality product and service.

Shop2/4 Maple Street, Maleny

5429 6499 BBQ steak with potato salad Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium-high.

Season the beef. Cook for 5 mins each side for mediumrare or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.

Step 2 Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 mins or until the potatoes are tender. Drain well. Thickly slice.

Step 3 Combine the aioli and 1 tbs warm water in a small bowl.

Combine the salad leaves, onion and potato in a large bowl.

Step 4 Thickly slice the steak. Divide among serving plates with the salad. Season. Drizzle the salad with the aioli mixture to serve.

Allow for resting time.

Call into the shop for all your meat requirements.

Did you know

Did you know that September 3rd, 2020 was the 119th birthday of the first flying of the Australian Flag.

The very first national flag was designed by a competition of citizens and democratically selected!

The flag is the ultimate symbol of Australia, of its history and values.

In peace and in war, the flag unites us all. http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com

Ingredients for BBQ steak and potato salad 4 Graze Grass Fed Beef New York Strip Steaks 6 baby white potatoes 1/4 cup (75g) aioli 200g pkt Coles Australian 4 Leaf Salad 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Would you donate a dollar to charity?

The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled its latest new coin. It will be commonly be known as the Donation Dollar, a $1 coin.

It is not designed to be put into that “piggy bank” and saved for a rainy day. It is designed to be donated to charity. 57 per cent of Australians said they would do exactly that if they found one in their coin purse or wallet.

Three million coins have already been released into circulation.

Each of the coins feature a green centre with a gold ripple design.

The hidden meaning behind the design is it is intended to act as a symbol of the ongoing impact each donation makes to those who need it most.

The distinctive look of this new coin should prompt people to think of those in need.

Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid said that the cycle of a Donation Dollar is on-going, the proposal should tap into Australians’ “spirit of generosity”.

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Local Groups News There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!

This week is Legacy Week

This week is Legacy Week - where we raise awareness and funds to support the families of Australian veterans. The spirit of Legacy is service and it was born out of the trenches of WWI with a promise a dying soldier made to his mate to "look after the missus and kids".

Today Legacy supports over 52,000 widows, widowers, and their families across Australia.

There's a simple way that Australians can support our exservice personnel and their families this week and say ‘thank you’ - just buy one of the famous Legacy badges and wear it proudly on Badge Day. Badge Day is Friday, 4 September and donations can be made at the Legacy Week website, www.legacyweek.com.au.

Legacy merchandise, including their famous badges and bears, can also be purchased online at the Legacy shop or from the volunteers manning stalls in Maple Street, Maleny.

To find out more visit the Legacy Website a: https://www.legacyshop.com.au/

Maleny Pony Club gets Grant The Maleny Pony Cub has received a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for grant funding of $14,440.00 towards the construction of permanent day yards at the equestrian area in the Maleny Showgrounds. The cheque was presented by local M.P. Mr. Andrew Powell.

Maleny Credit Union AGM Advance notice is given to members of the 36th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM). The 2020 AGM will be held on Tuesday, 24th November 2020 commencing at 5.30pm, at the Maleny Community Centre, Maleny.

The Board of Directors wish to advise members that NOMINATIONS for election of Directorship of MCU Ltd open on 1st September 2020.

NOMINATIONS (which can be lodged in person, by post or electronically) close and are to be received at 28 Maple Street, Maleny by 5.00 p.m. on Monday 28th September 2020.

Nomination packs are available for download from http://www.mcu.com.au or by visiting our branch, or calling one of our Member Services Team members on 07 5499 8988.

Father’s

Day

Many Australians observe Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures.

Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends.

The custom of the September date began in the mid 1930s. “The imprint of a father remains forever on the life of the child.”

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Local Tradespersons When you use a local tradesperson and you know who you are dealing with!

Brett Cooper Builder Builders Lic . 15045940. -

HIA. 863583

Talk to us about your new home! email: brettcooperbuilding@gmail.com

0409987995

Tony & Di’s Home Maintenance ABN. 47988681738

No job too small - Carpentry - Painting Tiling General Repairs & Maintenance

0487770653

AA Plus Jobs

Arandall Painting

Adrian Gault

Paul & Jamie

At your Service

All odd jobs, Small Renovations, Landscaping. Floor Sanding + installation, Restoration and Painting

0409766795

Here is a local Facebook Page worth having a look at especially at this time of year

Sustainable Living https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 589804454430776

When only the best will do!

QBCC No 1113664

Quality Painting & Decorating with over 40 years experience

0429878095

Take a Look at this web site: For a bit of light musical relief visit the Facebook web page: https://www.facebook.com/ian.dunkley.1460/ videos/2756246707953106

“Just copy this link into your browser.

You won’t be disappointed!”

Advertise your local business here for just $15 per mth Published Digitally on First & Third Friday of each month.

Visit web site at http://www.issuu/hinterlandgrapevine (then pick the issue wanted)

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Maleny Chamber

of

Commerce

News

Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Live - Love - Shop Maleny About Maleny Commerce The Maleny Commerce is a community organisation that looks after the business and commerce of our Hinterland locality around Maleny.

We seek to assist and represent the business community to local, state and federal government and their associated agencies.

Recently Chamber President Nicole was the guest speaker at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre AGM. The meeting was held on August 18th at King Ludwigs German Restaurant.

She addresses the VIC members about the Maleny Gift Card and the way in which local residents could help local Maleny businesses.

It was a great morning with a great group of volunteers. The meeting also appointed new committee members.

We seek to inform local business of government initiatives from all levels and ready them for implementation and ongoing support.

We seek to have working relationship with all local business and create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.

Congratulations to the new executives and committee.

For businesses wishing to join Maleny Commerce go to the web address:

https://malenycommerce.org.au/membership/

Street Carnival 2020

Maleny Film Society tickets

It is with sadness that the Maleny Chamber Most of you are probably aware that the announces the cancellation of their annual Christmas Maleny Film Society is back in business, Street Festival for 2020.

Whilst the Sunshine Coast Council have been trying to work a way around this but the Chamber found that it can't host the event as it normally runs.

“We had some great plans for this event with some new ideas but we will have to wait until 2021 to see them.” said Chamber President, Nicole.

The good news is that the Chamber is sourcing from the council the covid plan for events with under 500 people.

With this the Chamber hopes to help our local clubs and organisations to put on covid friendly events that can still see celebrations and much needed fund raising. “We will work with any organisation that wants to give it a go.” said Nicole. http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com

however, due to the limitations on the numbers they can have at any screening there will be a limited number of tickets to sell.

The Maleny Visitor Centre will have about 30 tickets to sell for each screening ie matinee and evening on behalf of the Film Society.

The Maleny Film Society will be operating under strict Covid 19 protocols in respect of maximum numbers and would be subject to hefty fines if these conditions are not met.

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Senior Citizen celebrates 90th birthday Laughter is clearly the secret to longevity at the Maleny Senior Citizens. Local M.P. Andrew Powell joined members of the Maleny Senior Citizens Club who were celebrating the 70, 80 and 90 Birthdays of a number of their members.

The photo above shows Club President Lynda Burgess and nonagenarian Mrs Ronnie Wildman.

There was some debate over when she actually turned 90...hence the laughters Maleny Senior Citizens meet in the Verandah Room of the Maleny Community

Centre.

Maleny Senior Citizens are always welcoming to new members.

For more information contact President Lynda Burgess by email: lyndab@netaccess.com.au

Maleny Dairies wins Again!

Maleny Dairies were thrilled to be announced as winners of the 2020 Gold Medal for their REAL CREAM. A message from the judging panel: “I thank our State Winners who did everything they could to get their award-winning produce to our Sydney-based judges: Neil Perry, Matt Moran, Peter Gilmore, Danielle Alvarez, Colin Fassnidge and Guillaume Brahimi to judge solo in isolation.

For many producers, this year has been tougher than ever, following drought, bushfires and flood, then scaling back production due to Covid-19. It has never been a more important time to support our producers. The produce they delivered during a time of unprecedented change showed just how hard Australian farmers, fishermen and artisans work at their craft.”

Something to do on a lazy Sunday One of the great things about living so close to Brisbane would have to be the ability to access some of the walks around the city.

A simple train ride from Landsborough or Caboolture will get you right into the centre of the city and from there i is easy to access public transport, either buses or river cats to get to The Brisbane Riverwalk.

There is the the odd rest shelter along the way (with seating), but take a hat and some water.

This permanent fixture was built to replace Brisbane's first floating riverwalk - a visionary yet doomed project that was all but swept away in the 2011 floods, when it was shown to be no match for the might of a swollen raging Brisbane River.

It is a perfect leisurely walk for pedestrians. It juts out into part of the most scenic tract of Brisbane river between New Farm to the Howard St Wharves and on to the Brisbane CBD. Take the river cat from Brisbane’s CBD (Riverside City Cat terminal) to New Farm’s Sydney St terminal then turn left onto Griffith St and walk the block to Riverview Ct/Merthyr Rd and take the riverwalk back to the CBD. http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com

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Maleny RFB

Maleny SES

Volunteer group

Volunteer group

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE THREE LEVELS OF BUSHFIRE WARNINGS MEAN? Last bushfire season was one of the worst ever.

Make sure you're prepared this season.

As part of our bushfire awareness series, we spoke with area director of the Caloundra Rural Fire Service, Matt Inwood, to give us a practical overview of bushfire warnings and how best to stay up to date during bushfire season.

ARE YOU READY FOR STORM SEASON Don't wait till it's too late - Be Storm Safe The State Emergency Service (SES) is the lead response agency for floods, storms and tsunamis across Queensland.

Functions of the SES include helping to ensure that communities throughout the state are adequately prepared to reduce the impact of these events.

Assisting communities prepare for these events can reduce the damage, loss and costs associated with floods, storms and tsunamis.

All residents should be prepared for bushfire, but if you answer yes to any of these four questions, you are likely to be at a heightened risk.

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Do you live within a few kilometres of bushland?

Does your local area have a bushfire history?

Do you have trees and shrubs within 20 metres of your house?

Is your home built on a slope?

To reduce your risk factor - “Will firefighters - if they are available - be able to gain safe access and do you have adequate water to fight a fire?”

Dot leave preparations to the last minute!

The protection of life is the priority for the SES in these events. During storms, it is important to protect your family and home from the major impacts such as high winds, lightning, hail and potential flash flooding.

During an emergency or disaster, calls to this number, mentioned right increase significantly therefore it could take hours and even days before the SES are able to come to you.

If you can help yourself then they have more time to assist vulnerable members of the community.

Be PreparedCheck that your insurance policy is current and adequate. Make a home emergency plan and have an emergency kit prepared. Secure or put away items around your home and balcony that could blow around in strong winds and cause damage.

Items such as potted plants, garbage bins, animal food bowls, gardening tools and trampolines can become dangerous missiles in strong winds.

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An Old Codger’s Thoughts In this year of COVID-19 let us hope that as a country we have learnt something.

There is one thing for sure and that is that there will be more pandemics such as this one in the not too far distant future.

As a country we cannot financially stand the terrible financial and social crippling that we have seen with COVID-19.

Much of the damage was done by inconsistent information and decisions that were mistimed or just wrong. Many of those mistakes were brought about by too many sources of information and a blurring of the lines of responsibilities of various levels of government.

Vietnam Veterans Day Maleny 2020

On 18 August each year, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to those who served during the 10 years of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. By the time the war had come to an end, almost 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972. Tragically, 521 of them died and 3000 were wounded.

Members of Maleny R.S.L. Chris, Ivan, Roly and Cal remembered those who “fell”.

It is too easy for the various levels of g government to “pass the buck” when things go wrong, but take all the credit when they go right.

Australia is too over regulated and bureaucratic top heavy. Surely it is time to have a good think about how many levels of government are really necessary to ensure proper governmental control.

Is it really necessary to have all three levels that we presently have. Could some responsibilities be changes so that one level is responsible for everything in certain areas.

Not only would this create a more certain direction of decisions, but would also allow for the removal of duplication and the narrowing of bureaucratic B.S. This bureaucratic mess is costing the average Aussie taxpayer heavily. I am sure that few of us would feel that the money-grab by our tripleheaded government could not be reduced.

For the first time ever, a million Australians are out of work.

Do we really need state governments, with their bureaucracies and their armies of highly paid consultants and their legions of spin doctors.

Are state governments really giving us value for our money?

More importantly, can we really afford them?

Although many are still looking for work, the challenges our small businesses are facing to keep their doors open and staff employed are significant, and not easily overcome.

To the average Aussie state governments have become hopelessly entangled in party politics?

If you are able, please support a small business when looking for goods and services - you're likely helping them keep their doors open and staff on board.

This is a conversation we, as a community need to have.

And we need to ensure they'll still be around on the other side of this crisis, to help us all recover.

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Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Camping

Andrea & Mark Porter Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.

We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.

Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.

Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi to the new owners Andrea & Mark Porter.

The signs of spring are beginning to happen around us as the days lengthen and the earth begins to warm…

Now is an ideal time to check out our new “Garden Section”

N

ow is the time to prepare the edible garden beds that will be planted during the spring.

The more natural goodness added to the soil now – the more homegrown goodness will be produced. Dig in plenty of organic compost and animal manure to prepare garden beds for the season of growth and abundance ahead.

Rocky Point ActivGrow Soil Improver is the low fuss way to prepare vegetable and herb beds. Rocky Point ActivGrow is supercharged with over sixteen active ingredients including a blend of

organic compost, composted chicken and cow manure, blood and bone, gypsum, fish meal, seaweed extract, iron, zeolite and trace elements.

This ensures your plants are healthier, producing brilliant colour and increased yields. Rocky Point ActivGrow is suitable for all garden types.

Rocky Point Sugar Cane Mulch is the perfect mulch for around your vegetable and herb plants. Sugar Cane Mulch looks great, it is weed free, will help to retain moisture, to suppress weeds and help to keep new seedlings warm and protected.

To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products

Phone. 07 5494 2302 https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/ For a detailed list of products and services provided go to https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/products

31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australia Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Hardware-Rural-Supplies-102339257834353/ http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com

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Sustainable Living & Gardens With Grahame Staines

Sustainable Living & Aquaponics Grahame Staines and his family lives on a 25 acres property in Maleny, Queensland Australia. The home is approximate one hours drive north of Brisbane. Although it's a large block the garden footprint is no bigger than a suburban house yard. The property has limited water, unlimited cow manure and plenty of clay soil.

I was first introduced to Aquaponics by my son and my initial response to his suggestion to install a system was a definite NO. However as it would appear, I lost the argument and that was six years ago.

to the point of growing all my own food. I had always struggled with growing certain

The ability for me to harvest organic vegetables from raised beds easily and grab an organic fish once a week to eat is not only simplistic, but really confirms my belief that we should all grow our own food at home.

Very simply, aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics together to create a beautiful ecological mutualism where fish create a nutrient rich water source for plants, and in turn, the plants clean and purify the water for the fish.

While I had the odd vegetable garden and fruit tree scattered around my property, it didn’t quite feel like I would ever get

After installing the Aquaponic system my view started to change about what was possible on a small plot of land.

produce and refusing to use pesticides and store bought fertilisers to help me, just made things worse.

To learn more about my aquaponics system, and to learn more about sustainable living visit the facebook page of Grahame Staines Sustainable Living: https://www.facebook.com/ grahame.staines

Maleny spring fair 2020 Maleny Garden Club Inc is holding their 2020 Maleny Spring Fair on Saturday October 3rd between 8.30a.m. and 4p.m. at the Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion and Exhibition Hall.

Local plants and produce will be on sale, as well as plants from nurseries and other products.

There will be practical workshops and guest speakers on http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com

many topics including Plants For A Changing Climate (with Mike Wells), Growing Roses and Flowers Without Chemicals (with Caz Owens), Are Bees Smarter than Humans? (with Doctor Max) and Success With Tomatoes (Ian Reimers).

Other displays will include woodworking by local artisans and garden pottery from the Maleny Arts and Crafts group. For more information visit: https://malenygardenclub.org/spring-fair-onoctober-3-more-details/ Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 19

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THIS Weeks JOKE A man was stranded on a desert island for 10 years.

One day a beautiful girl swims to shore in a wet suit.

Man: "Hi! Am I ever happy to see you!”

Girl: "Hi! It seems like you've been here a long time.

How long has it been since you've had a cigarette?”

Man: "It's been ten years!”

With this information the girl unzips a slot on the arm of her wet suit and gives the man cigarette.

Man: "Oh, thank you so much!”

Girl: "So tell me how long it’s been since you had a drink?”

Man: "It's been ten years” The girl unzips a little longer zipper on her wet suit and comes out with a flask of whiskey and gives the man a drink.

Man: "Oh, thank you so much. You are like a miracle"!

Finally the girl starts to unzip the front of her wet suit and asks the man leadingly, "So tell me then, how long has it been since you played around??”

The man looked at her and said excitedly: "Oh, my God, don't tell me you've got a set of golf clubs in there too?”

Did You Know Queensland’s Official colour is Maroon

THE COLOUR MAROON for Queensland stemmed from Queen Victoria who had a special association with colour generally, and a special affinity for the colour maroon.

The Royal Rooms at her home on the Isle of Wight, Osborne House, were painted in what was to become known as “Osborne maroon”.

Queen Victoria herself instituted the Royal Train and had the carriages painted a distinctive maroon with a grey roof. The second postage stamp issued in her reign was maroon (the “Penny Red’). The doors and panels of the Royal Mail coaches were also painted maroon.

For the colour of the riband of the Victoria Cross, the Queen chose a maroon colour , which some have speculated symbolised the shedding of blood in the service of others. She bestowed the same maroon colour (formally

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“dull cherry’) as the Regimental colour of the Royal Army Medical Corps which she founded in May 1898.

It was subsumed as the Corps colour of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

Throughout the last decades of the nineteenth century, a number of Queensland institutions adopted the colour maroon, it is speculated because it was the Queen’s favourite colour.

In 1895, the Queensland Rugby Union team changed their livery from Oxford Blue to “a deep red or maroon jersey”. The Queensland Rugby League team wore maroon jerseys from 1908.

Queensland’s first non-heraldic emblem is the Cooktown Orchid, Vappodes bigibba, chosen because of its distinctive maroon flower. It was proclaimed as the State Flower in 1959 to mark the State’s Centenary.

The colour maroon was incorporated into the new (2001) Queensland State tartan, “the colour being symbolic of the maroon of the Queensland floral emblem, the Cooktown Orchid”.

In 2003, the State member for Indooroopilly, Mr. Ronan Lee (ALP, later Greens), began advocating in Queensland’s Legislative Assembly for the proclamation of maroon as the State Colour. The Queensland Governor of the day, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, proclaimed that maroon was the State Colour on 13 November 2003.

The two most identifiable symbols of Queensland and Queenslanders are the colour maroon and the Maltese Cross.

They span origins of identity across a thousand years, brought together by the preference of a queen, and Queenslanders’ wish to associate this preference with their State which bears Her name.

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Who

Remembers

When?

Prior to Maleny Library (Same Building)

Who would believe that this is the same building in which the newly renovated Maleny Library now sits.

It began life at Maleny Fruit Barn and was built by the Tedman family who operated the business for a number of years. What a change a few bits of material and a coat of paint makes. This photo was taken in 1997.

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