Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 05.03.2021

Friday, 5 March 2021

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ANZAC Day 2021 will go ahead!

Anzac Day dawn services and marches will return to Queensland on Sunday April 25 after traditions honouring the Diggers were disrupted because of COVID-19 restrictions last year.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently announced that the services would go ahead “as normal”.

By popular community demand, Queenslanders are encouraged to show their support through the continuation of the Light Up The Dawn personal driveway commemorations at 6am on

ANZAC Day. The public holiday will occur on Monday April 26th.

The 230 Queensland RSL SubBranches will be taking the necessary time and care to carefully plan local commemorative activities which preserve the health of both veterans and the public.

sun peeked above the horizon.

Australians who can’t make it to dawn services due to coronavirus crowd and travel restrictions are again being encouraged to ‘Light Up The Dawn’ this Anzac Day.

Because of the COVID restrictions in 2020 ANZAC Day remembrances were cancelled, however a touching tribute saw people stand in their driveways, on balconies and gardens as the

The Great Obi Clean Up

We all admire the beauty of Obi Creek and the platypus that frequent the area behind Riverside shopping Centre. It is important to keep this great creek in an environmentally sustainable condition. As a result it’s on again folks, meeting at Tesch Park on Sunday, 7 March 2021 from 07:30 am for abut 2 hours. Please help us clean the Obi Obi Meet at Tesch Park, near the roundabout, adjacent to the Maleny Library. Al weather event. Please bring your own gloves and your phone to sign in with QR code.

Family friendly - kids welcome! have an event page at:

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https://www.facebook.com/events/ 2856756297927376 If you’d like to let us know you are coming!

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston Council

Helps DV. Help with Phone donation

Sunshine Coast Council will donate 100 iPhones to local organisation DV Safe Phone to help domestic and family violence victims in need.

The phones are distributed to service agencies across the Sunshine Coast on behalf of DV Safe Phone.

Council is one of the rst local governments in Queensland to back this campaign which started in April last year, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is designed to save lives.

People often wonder what they can do to help and say they don’t have that opportunity to intervene directly. Everyone can do something, if that means getting out your old phone and dropping it off, that in itself will make a difference to victims.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said Council was pleased to be making this contribution to DV Safe Phone’s campaign to get unused mobile phones out of people’s bottom drawers and into the hands of victims of domestic and family violence.

“What we know is that many people escaping domestic and family violence often leave an unsafe situation with little to nothing – so this initiative is one small way to assist victims to reconnect with friends, families and the essential support services which they need,” Local Councillor Winston Johnston said.

“Domestic and family violence has no place in our community.

“Unfortunately however, on average 12 women each day are hospitalised* for assault injuries due to domestic and family violence.

http://www.dvsafephone.com.au FAST FACTS One in three women experience physical violence by another person.

One in four women experience physical violence by an intimate partner.

In 2019, more than one woman a week lost their life to violence.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or domestic violence, help is available.

Get free, con dential online and phone advice and counselling for women and men, 24/7.

In an emergency call the police on Triple Zero (000).

“This is completely unacceptable and is a scourge that we hope to eliminate from our Sunshine Coast.”

DVConnect Womensline - 1800 811 811

Council’s IT department had securely wiped and donated 50 end-of-lease phones to date and would donate another 50 as they became available. Corporate phones are the easiest to reuse

*Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

(2019b).

Many local businesses and residents have rallied together to help this cause and I’m proud to see council get behind it.

Ashton Wood from DV Safe Phone said more than 1000 phones had been collected since the initiative started.

One of the rst things that gets broken or stolen during domestic violence is the victim’s mobile phone, which leaves them powerless.

DVConnect Mensline - 1800 600 636 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732

Raddatz Bridge, Conondale Work is now underway to demolish and replace Raddatz Bridge on Eastern Mary River Road, Conondale.

I would like to thank all road users for their patience and cooperation whilst this section of road is closed during construction.

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For more information on how you can help DV Safe Phone, including drop-off points, please visit

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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Queensland's vaccine strategy for Covid 19 rollout is guided by the COVID-19 vaccine National roll-out strategy. The object of the Queensland rollout aims to protect our most vulnerable Queenslanders and to maintain a robust health system and contain COVID-19 at our international borders by protecting priority frontline health care, border and quarantine workers.

Since the vaccine started rolling out this week, the Government have opened a one stop shop webpage for all information pertaining to the vaccine. You can check it out at https://www.qld.gov.au/.../protect.../covid-19vaccine The ‘information for’ section is particularly helpful.

Every hospital and health service in Queensland will be providing vaccinations in Phase 1a which includes hospital emergency care and intensive care units,Queensland Ambulance Service frontline emergence service responders including retrieval teams, priority quarantine and border worker, and aged care residents and staff.

The rollout will begin with the P zer vaccine at speci c vaccination hubs, the nearest to Maleny being at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Every eligible Queenslander will be given the opportunity to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.

Over time the location of vaccination hubs may change or be added to from time to time as the rollout plan gathers speed and the rollout continues onto further phases.

Further to Maleny - Kenilworth Road Upgrade An upgrade to the saga of the upgrade for the Maleny - Kenilworth Road, Conondale - Cambroon upgrade. Previous reports in the media last year led everyone to believe we’d see shovels in the ground within twelve months.

another year but more likely two or three. The actual construction is not budgeted to start until sometime in the 2022/23 nancial year. It will begin in July 2022 at the absolute earliest.

The Maleny-Kenilworth Road upgrades will cost $4.9 million, of which $447,000 has been allocated for design work that has only just begun and is not due to be completed until the end of 2021.

Local Member Mr. Andrew Powell said; “What I’d like to know is why it’s going to take the best part of 12 months to design the upgrade and possibly more than 12 months more until we see anything tangible happen.”

What this means is that commuters will continue to travel along this dangerous road with no changes made to it for at least

This section of road is carrying an ever increasing traf c load, including heavy trucks and school busses.

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The Show Must Go

The good news is that the Maleny Show Society is already planning to deliver the 2021 Maleny Show!

With less than three months to go before Friday - Saturday May 28 - 29, and with the new Covid Safe Industry Plan tucked under their arms, the Show committee says it needs many more volunteers to be able to comply with the new regulations that are designed to keep everyone safe.

Show Secretary Lois White said that they were very encouraged to see other Shows going on already in 2021 and wanted to learn from the organisers of the Stanthorpe, Allora and Clifton

Shows that have already been held.

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or call the Show Of ce by phone on 54942008. Not only do they need you to help them put on a great Show in 2021! but there are events throughout the year leading up to the next show that also need volunteers.

There is something for everyone.

“One of the critical elements for 2021 is we need to signi cantly increase the number of volunteers during the Show” said Lois “We need new stewards in the Photography, Cooking, Beef and Woodchop Sections, and de nitely to help on the gate”.

This year, all tickets will need to be pre-purchased online before you head out for the 2 days of fun.

So if you have some hours to donate as a volunteer, please contact the friendly show secretary, Lois as soon as possible via email at to nd out just how you can join in this friendly group of volunteers.

You can keep up to date with the Maleny Show 2021 and the new regulations at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyShowSociety

malenyshowsociety@bigpond.com

Photo Below: Stewards Kayrene, Ed and David invite you to help out at the Maleny Show in 2021

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Maleny Accident Repair Centr Shed 4/16 Lawyer Street, Maleny

5499 9200

https://malenysmash.com.au/

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Maleny Accident Repair Centre Services

Our Panelbeater updates skills

Industry Advice from an Car Accident Repair Specialist

What an awesome effort by our most experienced panel beater on his going back to class after so many years to update his skills so that all the newer techniques for today’s cars are complied with.

Vehicle accidents are an unfortunate part of our lives. However, if the repair and re nishing are carried out to meet the manufacturer’s standard, then your vehicle’s safety, warranty, appearance, and value will be maintained.

Not only did he complete the course, but he passed with high marks.

In the world of automotive repair and restoration, the terms “repair” and “restoration” can mean two very different things.

After a collision, most people only address obvious visual damage – a dented fender, broken headlight or buckled hood.

While these things are important, the areas of damage that remain unseen – even by an insurance adjuster – can be a tremendous threat to driver safety. In even a moderate collision, serious engine, suspension and frame damage can occur.

Without specialized equipment and training, it is nearly impossible to restore a frame-damaged vehicle to pre-accident condition.

Keeping you and your family safe is our number one priority. To do this we are investing in our teams education on the latest in repair methods on new vehicles being released.

With the right tools and the right training; your trained collision specialist can not only return your vehicle to the way it is supposed to look, but return proper road performance, maintain sound structural integrity, and ensure driver safety as well.

We at Maleny Accident Repair Centre use all the latest techniques to get your vehicle back on the road.

We are linked with all insurance companies and happy to go that extra mile for our customers.

Is your vehicle repaired correctly or simply to a price?

Tell them you want your local to repair your car. We give a Lifetime warranty, free detail upon completion and award winning tradesmen working on your car.

How sad that this happens time and time again.

Vehicles being placed back on our roads that have been repaired incorrectly putting you and your family in harms way.

Best products and award winning tradesmen = a beautiful nish.

We work for you NOT the insurance company.

INSIST on your local to look after you!

Stay safe and stay local.

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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

“Protect your deck with Cutek CD 50”

Cutek CD50. Timber Protection Oi Keep wood looking great for years with Cutek CD50 wood oil. This unique timber protection system can be applied as a clear oil which fades in the sun to a natural silver patina, or applied with any of our 10 colourtones added to enhance and maintain the freshly oiled look of your timber.

What you will need Cutek CD 50 Decking Applicator

Cutek CD50 works to control moisture from the inside out and minimise warping and cupping and splitting, which means exterior wood lasts longer. CD 50 is a water wash-up product.

Tray for Applicator Timber putty Brush - for endgrains etc

Cutek CD50 is simple to apply, easy to maintain, and cost effective. See the factsheet and application guidelines for more information.

Sanding blocks 80 -120 grit

Cutek CD50 is NOT suitable for use on bamboo or acetylated wood.

Cutek CD33 Nake

Cutek CD50 cannot be applied over pre-treated or pre-coated timber unless that timber has been adequately prepared using a Cutek - Step 1 Preparation Product.

Cutek CD33 Naked is a safe, mild and effective wood coating and paint stripper. It is suitable for removing multiple layers of most commonly used wood coatings such as latex paints, stains, varnishes, linseed oils, acrylics and other lm forming coatings.

Say goodbye to stains, oxidisation, grime and grey timber with Cutek safe and easy to use timber deck cleaner and wood oor cleaners and strippers. It is important to properly clean the timber if you want to let the natural beauty of your timber shine through once again.

Cutek ProClean is a professional grade wood restoration cleaner that keeps working for up to 24 hours. It removes stubborn stains, including iron and water stains and restores oxidised and grey timber while enhancing the grain The original cost-effective workhorse – clear for a natural silver • patina or colourtoned to retain the freshly oiled look

It’s also effective at removing coatings from metal, brick and masonry surfaces.

Protects from the effects of moisture – minimises warping, cupping and splitting

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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 Neighbourhood Centre Fundraise

R S P C A Needs Volunteer Drivers RSPCA Qld is in urgent need of volunteer drivers to transport animals throughout the greater Brisbane area and the regions.

The position involves transporting wildlife and domestic patients as required and includes:

While the trips in the Brisbane area tend to be shorter, those in the regions can involve at least four to ve hours driving.

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“We constantly need to transport animals from shelter to shelter and in Townsville for example, where we no longer have a shelter, they might need to go to Cairns, Mackay and in some cases Brisbane,” said RSPCA Qld spokesperson Michael Beatty.

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Join us for an afternoon of fun, facts and raising funds for The Maleny Women’s House on Saturday 13 March at 3–5.30pm Cappriccios Restaurant and the adjoining boardwalk

Signi cant driving around the greater Brisbane/ Gold Coast/Sunshine coast area, using an RSPCA vehicle.

The event will be jammed packed full of excitement with Flaunt Maleny winter fashions, silent auctions, lucky door prize, belly dancing, live music, champagne and nibbles.

Collecting and transporting animals from the Ipswich Animal Care Centre to the Wacol Animal Care Centre, and then back to Ipswich.

This event is to mark International Women's Week and is a fundraiser for the Maleny Women's House.

What skills and characteristics are needed?

“So if you’re re passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding volunteer role then this could be a perfect t.”

A courteous and considerate driver

Tickets cost $40 and are availablle at Flaunt Maleny by phone on 0492 978 310, Cappriccios on 5499 9444 or Maleny Jewellers on 5494 3477.

Good communication skills

RSPCA Qld is responsible for the care of over 50,000 animals annually and everyday animals are moved between campuses, pound facilities, rehoming centres, vet surgeries and carers

Hold a clean, manual open driver’s license Sound driving skills and the ability to cope in traf c

Dr SEUSS books unsuitable

Physically t and able to lift 10kg

“Of course you’ll have a genuine hands on experience in helping animals nd a new home and you’ll be part of a friendly passionate team that truly believes in animal welfare.”

I hope that you didny bring your kids up on Dr SEUSS books as Six of Dr. Seuss’s books will no longer be published after a recent review concluded they contained offensive images, the company in charge of the late author’s works said. I am just so glad that they have nally realised it!!!!

Good animal handling skills For further information, please contact RSPCA Qld’s Brisbane Volunteer Coordinator on 3426 9915 or: volunteering@rspcaqld.org.au

Who Gives A Crap? -

We Do!

What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?

We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under ve dies every two minutes from diarrhoeal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Pro ts from the sale of this toilet paper is used our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.

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Bribie Island - WW11 …defending Australia Whilst work on Fort Bribie actually started in 1939 it was not carried out as a priority. Fort Bribie was established as a defence for Brisbane and Moreton Bay. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbour on December 7th 1941 by the Japanese Imperial Navy and Air Force grave concern was held for coastal Australia that similar events would happen on Australian soil work really became more urgent.

In fact a number of Australian locations were attacked by the Japanese, those included Broome, Wyndham, Darwin, Townsville and more importantly Sydney Harbour along with a number of Australian o! shore islands.

Right from the outbreak of war in 1939 a military presence was established on Bribie Island. Prior to that the main defence of Moreton Bay was directed from Fort Lytton.

Early in WW11 it was realised that the coastal areas of Australia were under defended and as a result some preliminary defence precautions were undertaken, even if not too seriously. One such installation commenced in leisure was Fort Bribie on the ocean side of Bribie Island.

During WW! the Royal Navy began experimenting with an electrical lloop system that could detect ships and submarines when they passed over cables laid on the oor of the ocean.

It was during WW11 that this system became extensively used by the British and the British Dominions as a harbour defence measure.

Such an establishment was destine for Bribie Island when the RAN Naval Loop Station No 4 was set up. Cables were laid from Bribie Island to the tip of Moreton Island and they were to protect Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River from attack by enemy ships or submarines.

Maleny’s Sallaway Brothers assist with Fort Bribie construction The Sallaway Brothers from Maleny played an integral part of the setup of Fort Bribie.

In association with Col Barnett, Jack and Reg Sallaway and Malcolm McKinnon transported the two 6” naval guns to Blacks Beach, now Golden Beach from Fort Lytton in Brisbane from where they were transported by barge to Fort Bribie.

Malcolm McKinnon drove the truck from Fort Lytton. The gun barrels were way too long for the truck, and apparently made the steering very light on the trips up from Lytton, -- and it had to be reversed onto the barge for the barrel/s to poke through the barge’s cabin. The truck had no windscreen, no roof, no mudguards and a wooden seat.

The photo above shows the old “picnic-shelter shed” in the background at Tripcony Park, adjacent to Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, where the guns and associated equipment were loaded onto the at -bottom barge -- it may well have been the old barge called “Waterhen.”

The guns had originally come from the WW1 light cruiser, HMAS Sydney and had been used at Fort Lytton. They were 6" breech loading Mark XI guns. Similar guns were mounted in numerous land bases throughout Australia.

The system worked by activating a magnetic and electrical system thus sending a signal to a control room on Bribie Island when a ship or submarine passed over it. Checks were made of the ship or submarine physically or by a message system which was checked against a list of expected vessels. If the vessel was not friendly magnetic mines which had previously been anchored to the seabed were manually detonated from a control room in Caloundra.

Fort Bribie was also the site of two 6" naval guns. These guns had formerly been used on HMAS Sydney during WW1 and had then been transferred to Fort Lytton. (Photo above shows footing of No 2 gun)

Note that the front was open allowing a wide angle for maximum ring angle, there were removable steel doors attached for protection.

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Each gun barrel was meters long and weighed 10 tonnes. Each shot weighed about 100 pounds and took 66 pounds of TNT to re it over a range of about 8 miles and shots could be heard as far away as Landsborough. The gun emplacements, 15 m square concrete were fully in use by April 1942.

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Bribie Island - WW11 …defending Australia

Continued from Previous Page

Fort Bribie gets a hospital Fort Bribie duty was a hard life Fort Bribie was manned by a number of Units, however the main body of soldiers were from the AIF Coastal Defence Unit.

Initially the conditions were fairly primitive however Japanese interest in Moreton Bay caused major renovations and upgrades to be made making this installation the main defence establishment for the defence of Brisbane.

Some Military historians believe that this establishment became so important because it was to be the point from which the Australian Government had decided to abandon the northern part of Australia to the enemy should they attack from the north. Even the beaches at Bondi had barbed wire entanglements to slow the Japanese soldiers should they land.

This plan, known as the Brisbane Line was o cially denied by the government of the day but the rumour was widely believed because the US General McArthur once referred to it. It was believed that Australia could only defend the south eastern part of Australia basically in a circle from Brisbane around to Adelaide in South

Sinking of the Centaur The Centaur, 2/3rd Australian Hospital Ship, was a motor passenger ship converted in early 1943 for use as a hospital ship. In November 1941 it had rescued survivors of the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran after it had sunk and been sunk by HMAS Sydney.

On 12 May 1943 the clearly marked and lighted Hospital Ship, Centaur sailed unescorted from Sydney at 0945 hours carrying her crew and normal sta , as well as stores and equipment of the 2/12th Field Ambulance but no patients.

It was sunk without warning by a torpedo from the Japanese submarine 1-177 under the command of Lt Commander Nakagawa on the 14th May 1943 but that is a story for another time!

The buildings that form part of the WW11 Fort Bribie Establishment have been entered into the Queensland Heritage Register and are now managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Fort Bribie was one of the primary defences for Brisbane during World War 2.

As the threat from the Japanese began to grow the Department of Defence saw the need to establish a hospital at Fort Bribie. Soldiers remembered a 24bed underground hospital which was called a C.C.S.- Casualty Clearing Station. 24-bed underground E-shaped Hospital with two entrances”. The building dug into a sand hill with a sandbag wall hiding the entrance.

It is believed that this hospital was built underground to protect it from shelling of the enemy. The roof was constructed from ti-trees cut on site then a layer of sand placed over the top.

The purpose of an underground hospital was for Emergency use only, in case of enemy invasion.

Normally any sick personnel was always sent to the hospital in nearby Caloundra.

Records show the rst Doctor was posted to Fort Bribie In July 1943.

It is unknown if this building was in fact ever used as a hospital. Possibly this was because of the war in New Guinea stopping the Japanese troops from actually coming further south thus the need for the hospital subsided.

It is believed that this construction was subsequently used as a storage unit until a re that was lit to clear away undergrowth got away and destroyed it!

Military Jetty at Golden Beach One of the iconic landmarks at Golden Beach today is the Military Jetty. It is one of the popular shing spots for many families.

It was originally built during WW11 as a mainland supply point for Fort Bribie.

The photo below shows the supply tender used to transport both troops and supplies across the passage to Bribie Island.

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Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Inc Is an incorporated umbrella organisation whose aims are to promote. sport and recreation facilities for Maleny and surrounding districts.

Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range Roger Jackson Bursar Congratulations Flynn, winning the Blackall Range Lions Club Youth of the Year's Roger Jackson Memorial Bursary for Public Speaking. Roger's wife Tricia presented the Award and Nick, our new Award Centre's AJ volunteer was the Chairman of Judges.

Maleny Calendar of Events 2021 Vix and the Slix Chicks 5 March 6.30 pm Maleny RSL Wine & Cheese Night by Speak up Now 11 March 6 - 8 pm Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

Money from the bursary needs to be used for personal improvement, and it looks like being used towards Flynn's Gold AJs on the South Passage in April.

Obi Clean Up 7 March 7.30 am Tesch Park - all welcome!

St George in the Hills Jazz Concert 11 March St George’s Church Time TBA

It was a great introduction of Nick to Lions members present on the night as they would normally rarely see him.

Wonderland Maleny Arts Council 21 March 2.00 pm Maleny Community Centre

Rotary Club of Malen The Rotary Club of Maleny exists to provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.

Ray and the Sunshines (RSL’s 90th Birthday Bash) 7 May 6.30 pm Maleny RSL

The Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6-30pm for 7pm at the Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny, For information on meeting venues for other weeks please contact the secretary by email at:

KnitFest Yarn & Fibre Festival 3 & 4 July Maleny’s Main Street

secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS! Maleny Trail park run every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606 Ukulele Group every Monday time TBA Pioneer Village Badminton every Monday 6.30-8.30 pm High School Activity Centre Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon Pattemore House 15, Porters Lane Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com

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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

Basic car maintenance being held by Maleny Neighbourhood Centre In this workshop you will come to understand the basic needs for car checks at home. You will learn how to check basic items on your car and how to change a car tyre.

Only 6 people, with their cars can t in the car park for this workshop. Bring your car. Cost is $5 Morning tea will be provided.

Please phone the centre as bookings are essential 5499 9345 Participants are asked to arrive by 8.45 am and be ready for a 9.00 am start.

We hope to be done by about 11.30 am.

Dealer v’s non dealer servicing A vehicle manufacturer cannot specify that you must have your car serviced by a particular dealer or group of dealers as part of the warranty conditions.

Nor can a manufacturer void a warranty simply because a vehicle owner has chosen to have a vehicle serviced outside the dealer network.

Talk to the RACQ about your rights.

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

http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au/ We are dedicated and passionate about servicing, repairing and maintaining one of your most valuable assets, your Motor Vehicle.

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Maple Street Meats Specialising in quality product and service.

Shop2/4 Maple Street, Maleny

5429 6499

When only the best will do! Ingredients

Recipes from Jeremi Mini Aussie Beef and Bacon Pie

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1 large onion, chopped

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3 rashers bacon, chopped

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750g Heart Smart Beef Mince

Step 1.

Cook onion and bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until brown.

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1/4 cup plain our

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1 tsp dried mixed herbs

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1/3 cup tomato Sauce

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Increase to high, add mince and cook until browned. Stir in our and herbs and cook for 2 mins. Add sauces and stock. Simmer for 10 mins until thickened. Cool.

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2 tbs Worcestershire Sauce

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2 cups beef stock

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1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

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2 tbs light dairy spread

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3/4 cup low-fat milk

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2 tbs butter

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3 cups frozen baby peas

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3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed and quartered

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Preheat oven to 220°c. Boil potato for 10 mins until tender. Drain and mash. Add butter and milk and beat until smooth.

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Microwave peas on high for 3 mins. Roughly mash.

Tip: using heart smart mince, these pies are much healthier than store bought pies Cooking

Time: 20 Mins Prep

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The Great Obi Clean Up!

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Press pastry sheets into texas muf n tins, overlapping sides to t. Fill with 1/4 cup of the mince, top with some of the peas and the mashed potato. Spray with oil spray. Bake for 30 mins until golden.

Yes, it’s on again folks, meeting at Tesch Park on Sunday, 7 March 2021 from 07:30 am for abut 2 hours. Please help us clean the Obi Obi. We will all meet at Tesch Park, near the roundabout, adjacent to the Maleny Library. It is an all weather event.

Please bring your own gloves and your phone to sign in with QR code. It is a Family friendly event - kids welcome!

We have an event page so if you’d like to let us know you are coming visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2856756297927376

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

Tony & Di’s Home Maintenance

Brett Cooper Builder Builders Lic . 15045940. -

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Talk to us about your new home!

ABN. 47988681738

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

brettcooperbuilding@gmail.com

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Volunteer with Maleny RFB

We are looking for volunteers.

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

Maleny RFB is part of Rural Fire Service Queensland. The Maleny Group covers over 100 sq kilometres and have 3 re ghting trucks and 1 Command Vehicle. The group also assists other volunteer groups.

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

We are always looking for more volunteers so if you think you can help come along and join our friendly group.

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)

For more information contact Maleny Paint on 54942002

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Maleny Chamber

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Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Maleny Credit Union Change-over

About Maleny Commerce Maleny Commerce represents the local Maleny and District business community.

Did you know that you can get “Shop Maleny Gift Cards” to promote shopping local. There are many local businesses that accept these cards.

A full. list of participating businesses can be found at: https://www.whyleavetown.com/maleny These cards make great birthday or special gifts as it allows the recipient to buy exactly what they want instead of receiving that unwanted gift.

Regarding the transfer of your Maleny Credit Union (MCU) banking products to Queensland Country Bank (Queensland Country). We now wish to advise that the amalgamation of the MCU and Queensland Country banking systems will be delayed until the weekend of 19 to 21 March 2021.

The of cial transfer date of MCU's banking business to Queensland Country will remain 1 March 2021. From this date, MCU will cease operating a banking business and members will become a Member of Queensland Country.

Members will need to continue using your MCU access cards and internet banking until after the amalgamation is completed on 21 March 2021.

Amalgamating the two systems is a signi cant project that is complicated by differences in the way the two systems operate.

Delaying the date of the amalgamation will assist in overcoming these challenges and help minimise the impact of the change on MCU Members as much as possible.

At the same time it keeps your money local to support your own community.

To help you understand how the delayed system amalgamation date will change:

Why Shop Locally?

Continue using your existing MCU cheque book. A Queensland Country cheque book will be issued when your existing book is complete.

You will receive your Queensland Country Bank Access Cards prior to the system amalgamation on 19 March 2021. You will need to change the card number on BPAY or BSB Transfer payments to your new Queensland Country card number.

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;

From 1 March 2021, the current MCU website will automatically redirect to www.queenslandcountry.bank/mcu.

Shopping locally helps Australia grow;

Unfortunately, the Queensland Country contact centre will not have access to your banking details between 1 March and 19 March, so enquiries relating to speci c details on your account should still be directed to your local Maleny branch.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to drop into Bunya House or call 54998988.

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;

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

It reduces your carbon footprint

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

Will you really support local businesses?

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

Maleny Arts Council News

WONDERLAND comes to Maleny! Featuring Katie Stenzel (soprano) and Alex Raineri (piano).

Alex wowed Maleny audiences last year with an exquisite recital with violinist Brendan Joyce. He returns this year with “Wonderland "another intimate recital with dynamic soprano Katie Stenzel.

Limelight Magazine calls Alex “a soloist of superb virtuosic skill and musicality.”

Katie has performed throughout Australia with companies including Opera Queensland and Opera Australia.

Not only Khombi owners, but for spectators it is time to get excited as owners polish up their kombi and head to the annual Kombi Club Bus Stop which, this year will held at Maleny Show Grounds.

Food trucks available Friday and Sunday nights.

There will be the popular Bus Stop Remote Controlled and Toy Kombi Racing events.

Join in and come see the Khombis old and new.

All information is found on https://forums.kombiclub.com/

www.malenyartscouncil.com

For more information on Maleny and surrounding area, please visit https://www.visit sunshine coast.com/things-to-doin-Maleny Peace, Love and Kombi’s.

Maleny Senior Citizens

March Busy Needles 18th.

The Khombi Club Bus Stop Maleny 2021 will be held between the 2nd and 5th April 2021. The Khombi bus stop event is held in a different place each year.

Members will be camping for 4 nights and will have a number of organised events so there will be a great lineup of well loved VW Khombis to view.

Enjoy the sublime music of Rossini, Debussy, Mozart, Grainger, Vaughan-Williams, Tom Lehrer ... and more. 2.00pm Sunday 21 March at the Maleny Community Centre.

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HAPPENINGS

Indoor Bowls 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st.

Drop In 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.

Management meeting 15th General Meeting 22nd (which is the 4th Monday of the month)

Information here. is. supplied. by Maleny Cultural & Historical Society In "To collect, store, preserve, restore and display examples of past life in Maleny so we can effectively tell and show the story of our community Address:

7 Bryce Lane, Maleny.

Phone : (07) 5499 9030.

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Maleny RFB

Maleny SES

Volunteer group

Volunteer group

Are you guilty?

Throwing lit cigarette butts from vehicles is dangerous. Cigarettes can start bush and grass res, and place lives at risk. It's also bad for the environment.

There are heavy penalties for people caught throwing lit cigarette butts from vehicles, especially during the times of increased re danger.

The Rural Fire Service (RFS) has a wide range of roles available to individuals wishing to volunteer their time. Without our volunteers the RFB would not be able to provide a service to rural and remote Queensland.

On Sunday February 21st members from the Maleny, Kenilworth, Caloundra and Gympie SES Groups give up their Sunday to update there knowledge and skills sets in rst aid It is extremely important that rst aid skills are upto-date as so often those skills are required in situations that SES members are called to.

We recently conducted “Operation Ruth Lee” It’s all about Keeping our skills sets up to date In this operation Maleny SES carried out a rescue scenario at Obi Obi gorge at Montville.

For more information on joining a brigade or the type of assistance you can offer, contact your local brigade through your local area of ce by phone 5293 4206.

Using multiple techniques and skills the rescue of Ruth Lee was carried out. She was safely brought out of the gorge.

You just know that you want to volunteer!

NBN and/or data signals in Division About NBN service black spots. Could everyone experiencing NBN problems, please provide details together with the area where the problem exits To Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston.

This is a procedure that we have to carry out from time to time. It is important that we keep up our skills so that we can be sure that we continue to be able to carry out this type of rescue safely for both our members and those we rescue.

With this combined data approaches will be made to all our local Federal Members asking them to follow through and ensure there are affordable solutions and a reliable NBN service to all areas.

Maleny Visitor Information Centre The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there.

Phone: 07 5499 9033

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Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Maleny Rotary Club Meeting. Times 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

6-30pm for 7pm Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org president.maleny@rotary9600.org

Maleny Probus Club Meeting. Times

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Feb to November

1300 856 859

Apex Club of Maleny Meeting. Times MALENY HOTEL/MALENY BOWL'S CLUB 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au.

Postal PO BOX 39. MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653

Maleny Senior Citizens Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month.

Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips Email: margarry1@bigpond.com

0409 266 507

Queensland Country Womens Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am.

4th Monday of Month.

Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at

Various between Montville and Maleny.

Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm.

Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au

The LIONS CLUB OF MALENY-BLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at

Maleny Uniting Church Hall On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery,10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month

Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au

Maleny Commerce Meetings at

Monthly breakfast networking meetings.

2nd Tuesday of the month.

Venues to be advised.

Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au

Being a part of a community can make us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves.

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Maleny Cultural & Historical Society Inc.

Vision is to “To Save and Display Maleny's History”

Maleny Historical Society - “Elephants in Maleny” Australia had a proud tradition of circus culture stretching back to the early 19th century. Names such as Ashtons Wirth Brothers - Perry Brothers Sole Brothers and Bullens travelled the length and breath of Australia bringing acts such as equestrianism, acrobats, performing wild animals, such as elephants, lions and tigers. and clowning to regional Australians.

Peg Burnett told the tale that she remembers her sister, Mary McLean, being mauled about the head by a circus lion, when it was tied up on the stage of the School of Arts Hall, and local vet and butcher, Jack Grigor (Landsborough Shire Council Councillor) came to her rescue.

In the early 1900s, when travelling shows came to town they had their own train carriages and employed specialist tent peggers and animal trainers, this is circus on a shoestring.

It was a great highlight for the people of small townships when the circus came to town. Everyone would come out to see the arrival of the vehicles carrying everything from the “big-top” to the animals.

Researcher Amanda Wilson recorded in her Chronological List of Historical Events for Maleny that a circus did indeed visit Maleny in 1921.

She was not seriously hurt. In this photo, the Maleny Hotel is beyond the elephants and circus tents. The hill at the back is where Cloudwalk is today. Note Lawley House on the horizon, that was shifted to the Pioneer Village in 2008.

Photo: Elephants in Dunlop’s paddock, now the Maleny Primary School oval, 1921.

From the Dave Hankinson Collection.

Maleny Visitor Information Centre The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there.

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An Old Codger’s Thoughts As more of us are reaching retirement age we are forced to consider just how we will continue to pay for our lifestyle. Whilst most of us have worked diligently for periods of about 50 years there is no certainty of reasonable continuing nances.

Wouldn’t it be nice to keep getting paid for a job long after you chuck it in or get red?

Such is one of the many perks afforded to a former Prime Minister.

Not only will they get very large guaranteed pensions they also have a seemingly endless and expensive range of perks, none of which are available to the average Aussie.

This generally means they can claim for domestic travel (as long as it’s a regular scheduled service), car costs, of ce facilities, of ce admin, telecommunications, publications and newspaper subscriptions plus family travel.

And that lasts until they die.

Sure the duties of a Prime Minister whilst in of ce is stressful and duties are long and tiring.

They do forfeit much time with families.

However, they are well paid whilst in of ce and they seek this prestigious of ce of their own free will.

Many other Aussies also work in stressful jobs and also forfeit special times with their families in their doing their jobs.

Several former prime ministers have also used their status as a former PM to land high- ying jobs after their time in public of ce has ended whilst continuing to receive their large pensions and use their expensive perks. Many of the perks in respect to travel also goes to spouses which includes defect partners.

With the Australian Budget being in so far in the red perhaps now is the time for perks, except for a reasonable pension for ex Prime Ministers to be ceased.

It should be remembered that “governments” do not have money of their own - only money that has been take from the taxpayer. The less money spent at “the trough” means a bit more is left for the average Aussie taxpayer.

And he swears that it 100% true. No Bulls##t” Truthful Jones Tells us that he remembers one night at the Maleny Hotel when he was having a quiet snort when he noticed this bloke at the other end of the bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half of an hour.

Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the old mate, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here, I'll buy you another drink. I just can't stand to see a man cry."

"No, it's not that. This day is the worst of my life.

First, I fall asleep, and I go late to my of ce. My boss, outrageous, res me. When I leave the building, to my car, I found out it was stolen.

The police said that they can do nothing. I get a cab to return home, and when I leave it, I remember I left my wallet and credit cards there.

The cab driver just drives away."

"I go home, and when I get there, I nd my wife in bed with the gardener. I leave home, and come to this bar.

And just when I was thinking about putting an end to my life, you show up and drink my poison.

Just shows - sometimes it pays not to play jokes on people you don’t know too well!

Sign seen outside a country pub at Mulgowie in the Lockyer Valley.

They know the important things that count in life!

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Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Did you know that Maleny did have a Funeral Parlour Those who walk up and down Maple Street, Maleny can see this shed at the rear of Maple Street businesses.

How many know of the past use of the shed?

Maleny Players present Shakespeare

Maleny Players announce their rst production for 2021; ‘Shakespeare: the guided tour’. The show features some excerpts from ten of Shakespeare’s plays which will be linked by a narration The show is directed by Andrew Wallace, local Federal M.P. Undoubtedly this show will remind you about those parts of Shakespeare that you either loved or hated.

It was straight from the mouth of a person who should know, thanks to Harvey (Red) Bryce who states that it was the town's rst funeral parlour.

Excerpts from plays which include Henry IV; Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’ Dream, Anthony and Cleopatra to name but a few are included.

The shed is presently situated behind the building that previously contained Maleny Travel.

It was part of a large parcel of land once owned by Harry Lyons family. On Maple Street Harry Lyons had a mechanical business and a car rental business. The funeral parlour was also run by the Lyons' family and was situated behind the mechanical service.

Perhaps someone out there has some photos of it and can tell us more about this part of Maleny's history.

Well known Sunshine Coast musician Kim Kirkman will perform authentic music of the period.

The show is on the 12th 13th and 14th of March at the Maleny Playhouse. Tickets are $20 adults and $15 for under 18 years and are available at http://www.malenyplayers.org.

The River School Year 6 Shines a Light The Rotary Club of Maleny are very happy to report that the Year 6 River School class excelled themselves in their behaviour and enthusiastic participation in the Solar Light project on Sunday.

Rotary’s Chris Brooker, project coordinator and Rotary President Greg Williams were very satis ed with the end result. Lots of lessons were learnt by everyone - and not just about solar light kits and the need for them in energy-poor countries.

The importance of reading and following instructions, that it’s ok to ask for help, that perseverance wins out in the end (the screws were very tiny and it took a bit of dexterity to get them in right!).

Many thanks to Trudi and the parents who attended.

Seven Rotarians participated and all enjoyed communicating with the young people and seeing how happy they were to be involved in the project – and so proud particularly when they nished their rst kit.

River School Principal Ann Donoghoe wrote to the club saying “Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. The students returned to school very happy with the experience and enjoyed the company of members and the opportunity to work side-by-side doing something that will make a difference to those less fortunate.”

Photo Above: Rotary President Greg Williams learning with the kids and parents

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

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” hat's growing well in your garden just now?

Isn't it great being able to pick fresh veggies & fruit from your own backyard.

Here's some of my produce ready for picking grown from seedlings and seeds from our garden centre.

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Just some of the veggies that do well in a Queensland autumn are tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants; lettuce; radish; beetroot and silverbeet; beans; cucumber and zucchin.

We also have al the accessories such as potting mix and sugar cane mulch to get your garden into a great shape for autumn.

Tuesday is Pacos Tacos Day in Maleny Who's up for some authentic Mexican? The popular Paco's Tacos food van will be outside Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies store every Tuesday 1pm - 7pm.

Delicious fresh Pop-Up Mexican street food, made with the freshest ingredients, served from a food truck!

Time to grab some for a Tuesday night Mexican meal Come and join us for some tasty food.

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, Australi Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Hardware-Rural-Supplies-102339257834353/

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Another Australian Combined Probus Club of Maleny As 2020 came to an end and Covid restrictions eased, the Icon hits the dust Club was able to squeeze one meeting in on November 25th.

At that last meeting for 2020, the time was utilised to introduce the new management committee, who were elected by an online electronic vote, as the of cial AGM in March was cancelled due to the Covid restrictions at the time.

Past President Stan McCallum of cially handed over the Chain of Of ce to the new President Barbara Hays.

As per the photo, the new Management Committee is: Front Row L to R: Cynthia Daniels (Secretary), Alison Frew (Vice President), Barbara Hays (President), Susan Myring (Treasurer), committee members: John Gyzemyter, Anne Siemon, Stan McCallum. Back row: John Dalziel, Anne Boyle, Di Begnie, Susan Dalziel.

As a youngster growing up in the Lockyer Valley in the early 1960’s Weis Fruito Bars were a local delicacy that was regularly sought.

The Weis bar goes back to 1936, when Toowoomba corner-store owner Cyril Weis created a slab of ice cream known as the Fruito Bar. The Fruito Bar gained a reputation and was renowned in the Darling Downs, but wartime rations came into effect in 1942 and cream, fruit and sugar purchases were restricted.

We also took the opportunity to formally induct and introduce 7 new members who had been accepted earlier but were unable to come to meetings because of the suspension.

As there was some spare time several members spoke about their individual experiences about how they coped with the Covid restriction.

One member spoke about taking the motor home to Beerwah for shopping and how he sanitised before leaving the motor home, sanitised upon entering the store, sanitised upon leaving the store and nally sanitised upon re-entering the motor home. He was extremely well sanitised.

When the meeting concluded the members all adjourned for a wonderful Christmas Morning Tea provided by the ladies from the CWA. The President took the opportunity to thank the CWA ladies for the wonderful morning teas in the past and look forward to the delicious spreads in this new year.

Our meetings will resume on 24th February.

If you think you may be interested in joining Probus, you are most welcome to come along as a visitor and check us out.

Please contact our Membership Of cer, Di Begbie on 0437 514340 for all the details.

Weise Bars were made in Toowoomba and rstly distributed locally.

Weis Fruito Bars were announced as one of the 150 cultural icons announced in Queensland's Q150 celebrations.

Until August 2017, Weis was a privately owned Australian family company. The company was owned and operated by a second generation of the Weis family until they sold it to the Anglo-Dutch rm, Unilever.

Unilever has now closed the original Weis plant in Toowoomba, making redundant all 93 workers, and move all manufacturing to its Minto Plant in western Sydney. This change was despite the foreign conglomerate telling the original owners that manufacturing would stay in Toowoomba.

Another Australian Icon being devoured by an international company and being blindsided and deceived - no conscience!

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Maleny Township c 1940

Information from the Nambour Chronicle dated January 12th, 1940 indicated that in England all petrol companies have pooled their petrol supplies at Government request and the motorist gets only one brand known as "Pool" petrol at one price. Rationing is enforced by the Government in accordance with the rated horse power of the vehicle and supplies in excess of quota can be secured only in special circumstances and upon application to a Divisional Petroleum of cer, says Alec H. Day in an article in `World Petroleum.’

In the same edition it was shown that the population of Queensland at September 30, 1939, was estimated at 1,018,251 persons, comprising 532,400 males and 485,581 females-an increase of 1,753 persons during the quarter You could buy an Austin 10hp Saloon for pounds 318/10/00 from the Returned Soldiers Garage in Nambour. The car was described as a solid job in every, way-suited to country running conditions-a car to own and enjoy owning for years and years. A bit different to the new car advertisements of today.

There was also an advertisement for “A BOOK ON Practical Birth and Hygiene Control Counsel.

Fully Illustrated. Price 2/6. Post Free.

MR and MRS L. Gordon, City Chambers, 230 Edward St ., BRISBANE

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