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National Servicemen’s Day recognises fallen hero NOW OPEN: The Private Joseph Ramsay Memorial Vietnam Collection at the Tolga Museum was officially opened by Private Ramsay’s niece Christine Alderton from Townsville and youngest brother Rod Ramsay from Caboolture. PHOTO BOB DAVISON.

FORMER Tolga State School student Joseph Ramsay was hon oured for his service in the Vietnam War on National Servicemen’s Day on the Tablelands.

Held on Sunday, February 9, at the Tolga Historicial Society and Musuem, Private Ramsay was honoured with the unveiling of the new Private Joseph Ram say Memorial Vietnam Collection’ named in his honour.

Private Ramsay was killed in action in the Vietnam war in 1969 and was a part of the 4RAR, the fourth battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment.

Private Ramsay’s youngest brother and niece were on hand to unveil the memorial plaque as well as old classmates and fellow Vietnam veterans.

Three former veterans that served in Australia’s National Service from 1951 to 1959 were also honoured with their families receiving plaques.

The new collection is located in the new Lysaght Hut at the museum.

Anyone seeking further in formation including medal or welfare entitlements or having National Servicemen recognised at future ceremonies can phone Terry Edmondson on 4095 4154 or email john.hardy51@big pong.com

Hefty fines for illegal dumping

MAREEBA Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore is warning anyone who is caught illegally dumping will face hefty fines.

Recently a local resident was fined $2135 under the State Government’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (2011) after he was identified for illegally dumping waste on Chewko Road in Mareeba.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said illegal dumping will not be tolerated in the Shire. “We are very proud of our community and we want to keep the place looking tidy,” he said.

“Illegal dumping by its very nature is illegal and stupid, more particularly stupid when its free to deliver household waste to the transfer stations, with the exception of tyres and other prescribed items which incur a small fee.

“We have an arrangement in place so residents can access the dump, free of charge, to eliminate people doing the wrong thing and disposing their rubbish illegally.

“It is a great shame to see

rubbish on the side of the roads, in creeks and in bushland,” he said.

If you witness someone illegally dumping, phone council on 1300 308 461.