DIRECTOR of the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum John Meyers OAM has passed away after a 30 year battle with cancer. One of the founders of the Dale & Meyers Sawmill and avid military historian, John was an inspiration to the community through his dedication and hard work that drove the museum to become one of the best in country.
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John married wife Else in 1963 and later went on to establish the Dale & Meyers sawmill with his mate Garry Dale in the Their1980s.lives dramaticallychangedin1982 when both their children, Geoffrey and Karen were killed in a tragic car accident near HisGympie.battle with cancer started in 1990 with the prognosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but John never let the illness slow him down whilst maintaining that apart from the crash and his health, he and Else had been happy. When he finally stepped down from his role as CEO at Dale & Meyers in 2003, the two of them embraced retirement and travelled the country for several months before buying the J.E. Brown building in Wharf St and opening the museum in 2004. He continued his research, even in semi-isolation through COVID, and it remained his Johnpassion.was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2013 for his lifetime of achievements.
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Raised in Tiaro and born just four days before the attack on Pearl Harbour, John joined the Army Reserve in 1968, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. He remembered with joy being able to teach army cadets the proud history of Australian’s at war, particularly at Gallipoli.
The Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum is recognised as the best in Australia, holding around 8,000 exhibits including two exceptionally rare Victoria Crosses, and is operated by over one hundred Hisvolunteers.reputation for generosity, his dedication to the military, and his life-long hard work in the local community see John Meyers remembered and missed by many.
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‘flood-resilient’ section of the Bruce Highway, but both Mr O’Brien and Mr Pitt say that the State Government deliberately excluded the project’s Federal funding partners.
“What is unfortunate is the Queensland State Labor HePitt.StatetoopeningmyselfbycontinuingGovernmenttoplaypoliticsnotinvitingeitherorLlewtotheofwhatismeantbeajointFederal-project.”saidMrsaidthatensuringthe highway was accessible in times of natural disaster or adverse weather was important for local residents, tourists and “It’sbusiness.why the former Coalition Government invested $82.4 million of the $103 million upgrade at Saltwater Creek and four floodways between Maryborough and “TheTorbanlea.”former Coalition Government committed more than $1.1 billion to upgrade the Bruce Highway through Wide Bay, including $800 million for the 26-kilometre Gympie bypass which is expected to open mid-2024, and $269 million for the four lane Tiaro bypass. “We need to get these projects done as soon as possible and start planning to four lane the entire corridor from Curra to Tiaro and Tiaro to Maryborough,” Mr O’Brien said. Mr Saunder’s office was contacted for comment. spanning 34 years in the Permanent Air Force AIRCDRE John Meier (ret’d) transferred to the RAAF Active reserve with the primary task of recording the recollections of RAAF members who deployed on operations from World War II until today. Appointed as the inaugural Director General History & Heritage his vision was to bring the story of the people and the endeavour of the Air Force to the wider RAAF and Australian community. Meet & Greet John Meier, 6pm September 17 at Gatakers Art Space. tickets-394213953547meet-and-greet-project-supporters-aviation-museum-maryborough-military-eventbrite.com.au/e/Bookings:FREE.www.
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FEDERAL Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt have held their own ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Saltwater Creek Bridge after being left out of last week’s opening by the State theSaundersforMark&Palaszczuk,PremierGovernment.AnnastaciaTransportMainRoadsMinisterBaileyandMemberMaryboroughBrucerecentlycutribbonforthenew
engineering and other studyingcareertolink“Thestudents.opportunitiesindustriesmanufacturingforforourcreationofavitalforstudentstobeablevisualisetheirfuturepath,whilestillatschool,willbe a game changer for our “Theystudents.will be able to be what they can see.” Education Minister Grace Grace said the training pathways would be codesigned with local schools and employers. “We want realistic training developed that ensures local students are ready for a career in their local community,” Ms Grace said. For more information on the Train Manufacturing Program, go to www.tmr. qld.gov.au
“The GovernmentPalaszczukhas developed Local MP Bruce Saunders, Transport Minister Mark Bailey, Premier Annastacia Palaszcuzk, Mayor George Seymour and Hervey Bay Member Adrian Tantari are joined by vocational students from Maryborough State High School to turn the first sod. (Craig Winter)
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THE Premier and other dignitaries helped turn the first sod for the Torbanlea train factory Costingrecently.in excess of $200m and set to directly employ more than 800 people, the purpose-built, state owned factory will build 65 new trains at a cost of $7.1b in time for the 2032 Olympic PremierGames.
The Torbanlea factory is predicted to employ upwards of 3,000 jobs across Queensland once it starts operation next year.
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The Premier’s office said that a preferred supplier will be identified later this year, and that construction will commence as soon as the contract is awarded.
MP Bruce Saunders said that it was an historic day. “This is the start of a new
Premier turns first sod for local train factory project chapter in the manufacturingthenew“Constructionmanufacturingregion’shistory.”ofthetrainswilladdtolonghistoryoftrainwiththe first Queensland Rail contract awarded to build trains in Maryborough in 1896.” he said.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the preferred proponent would be tasked with training and upskilling the local engineering and manufacturing workforce, which would include working with local Fraser Coast high schools.
“We’ll be working with the successful provider and the local education system so that a skilled home-grown workforce can benefit from the jobs available before we need to be moving workforce into the MaryboroughStudentsregion.”fromState High School were invited to assist in the
PalaszuczukAnnastaciawasjoined by Transport Minister Mark Bailey, local Member Bruce Saunders, Mayor George Seymour and Hervey Bay Member Adrian Tantari for the “Todayceremony.I’m proud to turn the first sod and set in train the start of work here in Torbanlea where these new trains will be built by Queenslanders for Queenslanders.” she said.
“Wehospitalswithtrack“OurDonefuturelinks“ThisthepartnerDoneSchoolMaryboroughceremony.StateHighPrincipalSimonsaidhewasproudtowithindustryonproject.willprovidecrucialforourstudentstolocalindustry,”Mrsaid.schoolhasaprovenrecordofworkingindustryinhealth,andeducation.areproudtoadd
a clear understanding of the skills required to support manufacturingthis program over the next ten to fifteen years,” Mr Bailey said.
Recently I was taken to Maryborough Hospital by ambulance by two very nice young men. I was treated quickly and efficiently by Out Patients where I spent two days; later owing to circumstances being transferred to Hervey Bay where I was treated pleasantly and efficiently. Needing an urgent operation, all was organised quickly by a very nice young doctor. After the operation I spent quite some time in the Hospital, being in a room with three others. I was able to study at how the staff were treated and it was (the) patients themselves who were causing all sorts of unnecessary problems for the Onestaff.person was swearing at the nurses, using gutter language which even though told not to do so... many times kept up this performance.unnecessary
Nearly all the staff I encountered were a great bunch of people; hard working and obliging, cleaners and meal servers as Whenwell.I came home the critical care nurse came every day for over ten days, then I was handed over to another visiting nurse both being very nice and efficient, phoning ahead with the time they would arrive.
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I am writing to congratulate you on the inclusion of the excellent articles on mangroves written by Lindsay Titmarsh in your paper. My Maryboroughcousin…a resident, has forwarded the articles to me and I have read them with great interest and Mangrovesenjoyment. are such important ecosystems with value to both nature and humans as they protect and stabilise our coastline. Lindsay’s expertise in mangroves as well as his ability to convey his deep knowledge in an understandable way make his articles a pleasure to read, and an educational tool for the public. I hope you can continue to include them in the paper. Kind regards and once again, congratulations on the interesting articles.
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Abandoned TAFE campus is once again looking for purpose working to get the campus back into use. “My priority is jobs we can grow from such a valuable asset,” he Maryboroughsaid.TAFE now operates from an office on Adelaide Street and offers courses including diplomas in business, early childhood education, nursing and community Theservices.department describes the site as being next to the Maryborough Showgrounds and a 10-minute drive to the CBD. “If you have a vision that realises community, educational, training and economic development outcomes for the city and the region, this is your site,” the EOI invitation Furthersays. information is available by 11.59pmdepartmentbeEOIqld.gov.au.MaryboroughEOI@desbt.emailingdocumentsmustsubmittedtotheviaemailbyonOctober30.
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The abandoned Maryborough TAFE campus occupies prime land, but after ten years is still looking for a purpose. (Google)
FRASER Coast Regional Council has changed course on plans to build a new administration centre in Hall•Bazaarlocationthe•Hub)(currentlyatcustomeradministration•dueestimates,concepttounanimouslyCouncillorsMaryborough.haveagreedprepareadetaileddesignandcostandconductdiligence,for:Anewcouncilandservicebuilding350KentStreetknownastheRenovateandrefurbishlibraryatitscurrentat127-129StreetRenovatepartsofCitytoprovideadditional
Thesuccessful.Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is calling for expressions of interest for the future reuse of the campus, which is at 65 Nagel Street, TheOakhurst.vacant facility has been a sore point for the community since it closed in December 2014. Several new uses have been canvassed, including an emergency services command centre and an electric butmanufacturingvehiclehub,nonehavecome to Securityfruition. measures had to be implemented after it became a target of Maryboroughvandals. MP Bruce Saunders has long been
fortransformational“Ourasalsodirection“ItSanderson.movingcouncilhaveexcellentin“Thisbuilding.now-demolishedHallandadministrationnewcentrelibraryoppositeCityatthesiteofitsprevioushasbeenyearsthemakingandit’stoseewenowdirectiononwhatwillbedoingforward,”Cralsoprovidesclearforourstaffandthewidercommunityawhole,”hesaid.regionisundergoingchangethebestandthis decision affirms Fraser Coast Regional Council’s commitment to the revitalisation of the Maryborough CBD. “We have listened to the community and I believe reached a great outcome for all.” A community campaign to pursue an alternative location was led by Helen Outhwaite, Pat Davis, Nancy Bates and Jacqui
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The crash happened about 4.10pm on August 17 when a white Isuzu truck and silver Holden Commodore were travelling towards Maryborough between the Saltwater Creek Bridge and St Helens State School. The Isuzu truck allegedly manoeuvred on to the wrong side of the road shortly after crossing the bridge. A police spokesperson said the truck then drew alongside the Commodore before swerving back to the left and colliding with the driver’s side of the car at about 80kmh, causing significant Thedamage.Commodore was partially run off the road before the driver managed to re-enter the informationAnyoneroadway.withor dashcam footage that may help police is asked to phone PoliceLink on 131 444 or visit numberquotegov.au/reportingwww.police.qld.andthereferenceQP2201422144.
FCRC for its diligence and reconsideration of the proposals in response to strong opposition from Mscitizens.Outhwaite was the head petitioner of a petition signed by a record number of residents against the original decision. She was against the original proposal even though she would have benefited from it, as her business was, at the time, almost next to the former building. Locals had been split over the choice of the location of the new council building. Some ThereCBD.movewantedCityrebuildingsupportedoppositeHall,whileotherstoseethefacilityfurtherintothewereconcerns about the flood-prone nature of the former site, as well as support for leaving it as open green space.
Councillorspace Daniel Sanderson said he was excited about the approach the council had decided to take after previously voting to construct a
POLICE investigating a hit-and-run crash on the Bay Road are asking for the public’s help.
MsElson-Green.Elson-Green is president of Mary Inc, which had already listed the new admin centre as a prime concern of its CityScape committee. She said Mary Inc was focused on the revitalisation of the heritage city heart. “We were keenly aware of the need to place the administration centre on a site where it would be a powerful influence in stimulating pedestrian traffic and business,” she “Thesaid. initial idea to put it in the prime flood area behind the green space would have pulled activity away from the city centre, as well as blocked the vista of the City Hall which was a picturesque bonus when the former building was Jacquidemolished.”saidthe Mary Inc committee was delighted with the alternative now adopted and praised the
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Thecommunity.outstanding efforts of SES staff and volunteers will be honoured at awards ceremonies across the state this week, with the final State Awards Ceremony to take place on Saturday, September 10.
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Queensland Fire and Emergency CommissionerServicesGreg Leach said SES Week marked an important event in the calendar for SES staff and “SESvolunteers.Week provides us with the opportunity to thank our SES volunteers and recognise the impact they have in making Queensland communities safer and more resilient,” Mr Leach said. “Being an SES volunteer requires a high level of commitment and I would like to thank our SES volunteers who have shown their community spirit and dedication during what has been a challenging year. “I’d like to also recognise the families and friends of our volunteers who support their loved ones while they selflessly support their Mrcommunity.”Leachsaid the SES performed a diverse range of functions during floods, storms and other “Whetheremergencies.itbe vertical rescue or road crash rescue, flood boat operations or land searches, SES response can often mean the difference between life and death,” he said. “They are people helping people, mates helping mates and neighbours helping Suncorpneighbours.”GroupCEO Steve Johnston said Suncorp was proud to be the Principal Community Partner of the Queensland SES. “SES volunteers are a vital part of the information.volunteeringqld.gov.au/careers-and-visitToyear,”we’veweatherparticularlycommunity,whensevereeventsoccurasexperiencedthisMrJohnstonsaid.jointheSES,pleasehttps://www.qfes.formore
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, recognised the contributions of the state’s almost 6,000 SES volunteers for their service to Queensland. “It’s been a difficult year for many Queenslanders and our dedicated SES volunteers have been there every step of the way, helping their communities get back on their feet,” Minister Ryan said. “They have tirelessly spent more than 159,000 hours performing operations over the last year, on top of the more than 315,000 hours in training and “Thesepreparation.efforts are exceptional, and are proof of the commitment our volunteers make to keeping Queenslanders Mrsafe.”Ryan said the Queensland SES had a proud history of helping, protecting and educating “Thecommunities.SESare a vital part of the community, built on the goodwill of thousands of members,” he said.
Fraser Coast Regional Council has a good preparation publication that can be downloaded from their website at gov.auatOptfrasercoast.qld.gov.auwww.intodisastermessagesdisaster.frasercoast.qld.tobekeptuptodate during floods.
Dr Cook says the latest predictions of more extreme weather could be triggering for “Historysome.shows that successive floods cause a cumulative emotional, psychological, and financial toll,” she said.
The BOM says there is a possibility of much more rain before the end of the year. (Craig Winter)
REFLECTING what many residents have been thinking for the past few years, Fraser Coast Councilor Paul Truscott has called on Council to review it’s flood mapping “Atsystem.last week’s Council meeting, I put forward a motion...to seek a change in the flood prediction maps for the region.” he Thesaid.motion was: “That Council be provided with a report on how the current flood level modelling maps for the Fraser Coast can be improved, to more accurately reflect the observed flood levels during flood events.”
4. Update your insurance if you can. Several immediatelyenquiriesagenciesinsurancestoppedtakingfromourregionpriortothe
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2. Identify how to protect your possessions from the next flood. That might mean just finding room for them upstairs (and planning where to put everything), taking them to a storage shed, relatives or
The motion was carried “Iunanimously.havehada number of concerns raised with me for some time now about the inaccuracies of the predictions, in some cases showing blocks of residential homes appearing to be inundated with flood waters at certain levels, when we know from living through floods of that level or higher, that these areas do not get flooded. “This creates propertymapspotentialsalesconcerns...havingotherhousefalloverbecausethebuyerschecktheanddon’tbuytheunderthebelief that it can easily flood.. Flood mapping not only has the ability to effect property sales and values, but also insurance Accuratepremiums.mapping may also allow residents to more accurately predict what measures need to be taken during a flood.
5. Have an evacuation plan if you’re in a threat area. This should include how you’re going to look after your pets if you have to leave home.
6. Check on your neighbours. They may be elderly or ill, or might need help in understanding how to Beprepare.agood neighbour and give them a hand or at least let them know you’re there to help if they need it.
How to prepare for a third
“With floods so close together it is also easy to feel flood fatigue, a weariness to coping with disasters which erodes our ability to Forewarnedcope.”can be Movingforearmed.inadvance saves lives, possessions, and heartache, Dr Cook said.
Shop around and don’t be trapped into paying exorbitant premiums out of Therepanic. are still good policies to be bought for most of Maryborough, but you’ll need to do your research now.
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last flood so if you have the ability to do so, lock in a decent policy right now.
CRAIG WINTER & JAY FIELDING THE United Nations’ weather agency has recently forecast that the La Niña phenomenonweatherislikely to last until the end of 2022. With Maryborough still recovering from the double flood events earlier this year, there is likely to be stress around what to expect over the next couple of Frasermonths.Coast Mayor George Seymour said that it’s important that preparations are made in the lead-up to the storm season. “The first time you think about the risk of flooding shouldn’t be when the water is rising.” he said. “This year we have had two major floods and two minor floods of the Mary River. The community responded together with neighbours checking in on one another. I think it is in times of disaster that community spirit really shines Universitythrough.”ofthe Sunshine Coast flood historian Dr Margaret Cook says there is much we can learn from previous events. “Expect rain. Lots of rain. And take advantage of warnings to start preparing now,” says Dr Cook, whose research focus is the history, recovery and future of flooding in Australia. “Many households are still reeling from floods earlier this year; the clean-up continues with many houses unrepaired,” she Thesaid.Mary River in Maryborough reached major flood levels twice this year, in January and DrFebruary.Cooksays a triple La Nina has only happened three other times in the past 120 years, since national rainfalls were first “Thecollected.concern with three successive La Nina years is the increased likelihood of flood at a time when the region’s dams are largely full and rivers high,” she “Withsaid. a soaked catchment, the runoff rate will be extremely high.” La Nina occurs when the oceans of western South America are cool and the Southern Oscillation Index is positive, resulting in hadDrrainfallhigher-than-averageinAustralia.CooksaidMaryboroughexperiencedmajor flooding during previous triple La Nina cycles. The 1893 flood, the highest on record at 12.27m, came in a La Nina year, and the 1955 flood, the second highest on record at 11.23m, came in the middle of a triple La Nina cycle. However, the 1998 flood, also a triple La Nina flood, was only 6.4m in Maryborough.“Maryborough is right to be wary, but they don’t need to panic. It’s not a guarantee of a major flood.”
The Bureau Meteorology’sofLa Niña ALERT remains active. This means that the chance of La Niña forming in the coming months is at least 70%, around three times the normal likelihood of an event forming in any year. “A La Niña ALERT is not a guarantee that La Niña will occur, rather it is an indication that most of the typical precursors of an event are in place. La Niña conditions increase the chance of above average spring and summer rainfall in northern and eastern “BureauAustralia.climatologists will continue to closely monitor conditions in the tropical Pacific as well as model outlooks for further signs of La Niña re-emergence.”
“As a community we could be mobilising volunteers to help prepare. We need a flood army beforehand, rather than relying on the mud army afterwards to clean up the mess.”
3. Don’t panic buy. Stock up on long life milk and other essentials early. When people panic buy, it prevents anyone else from accessing those items and causes more stress.
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1. Have a flood plan and don’t leave preparations until the last minute.
On Saturday, September 3, members of the group will demonstrate techniques such as knitting, weaving and spinning live in the gallery from 10.30am.
8 The Maryborough Sun, Thursday 8th September 2022 ACCOUNTANT & REGISTERED TAX AGENT We have provided professional, quality Accountancy and Taxation Services to the Maryborough and Fraser Coast Community for 25 years. Income Tax Preparation Business Activity Statements Auditor – Clubs & Associations Business Advice Management Accounting 263 Albert Street, Maryborough Phone 4121 5588 Email: www.janetchildsassoc.com.aujanet@janetchildsassoc.com.au Maryborough 51 Saltwater Creek Road Phone 07 4114 1801 Come and meet Damian •Log Book Servicing for new and used cars • All mechanical repairs and maintenance • Nationwide Warranty •12 Months Free 24Hr Roadside •Roadworthy Certificates •Diagnostics•Accessory•AirconditioningFitment TO CELEBRATE 40 years of the Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists, a special exhibition Colours of Australia will be staged at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery in September. “The exhibition is a celebration of the Fraser Coast fibre arts community and the inspiration and beauty they find in the natural environment,” Cr Jade Wellings said. An exhibition by eminent Australian artist and photographer Bill Henson will open at the same Colourstime. of Australia showcases a diverse array of skills and techniques feature weaving, spinning, knitting, felting, and stitching using a range of fibres and yarns such as wool, silk, alpaca, cotton, linen, and natural fibres such as lemon grass. The works are inspired by the dynamic and varied land and seascapes around Australia and weaves together the stories and experiences of locals to provide a fresh perspective on the world around us, Cr Wellings Thesaid.group, based in the former associatedandtoSchoolhouse,Nikenbahisdedicatedpractising,promotingsharingtheskillswithtraditional and contemporary fibre Thearts.works feature depictions of storm clouds over a desert landscape, mossy logs in a temperate rainforest, wildflowers carpeting open plains and mangrove forests lining a tropical estuary.
NATIONAL Forestry Day is a celebration of the great work Australia’s forest industries do fighting climate supportingchange,jobs and creating andaForestryhostedCorporationMaryboroughcollaborationForestryQueenslandTheproducts!sustainableSouth&CentralRegionalHubinwithAboriginalrecentlyaNationalDayeventwithtreeplantingceremonymorningteaat the newly horizontalwhichtheits60treesymmetrical,Cunninghamii,also“WeAthethisTheMaryborough.SaltwaterMoonaboolaestablishedGardensatCreekRoad,inauguralthemeforyearis“PlantingforFuture”.spokespersonsaidplantedHoopPinesknowasAraucariaacone-shapedthatgrowsuptominheightandgetscommonnamefromouterlayerofbardformsscale-likehoops. “We were joined by forest and timber industry Regional&FullartonandBrittonbyTheGroup.”CostelloSpecialOH&SHQPlantationsStephenTimber,JamesincludingrepresentativestheHubsChair,HynefromHyneLeadForester,MahonfromandManagerandProjects,JanafromSunchiphesaid.eventwashostedManager,MartinefromMACorpHubManager,KerryfromtheSouthCentralQueenslandForestryHub.
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Day Hoop Pines were planted in Moonaboola Gardens to recognise National Forestry Day. (Supplied)
Celebrating many colours of Australia
Artist Lidia Godijn and HBRG Assistant Curator Llewellyn Millhouse will also conduct a guided tour of the Touringexhibition.fromthe Monash Gallery of Art in Victoria is the exhibition by Bill Henson: the light fades but the gods remain. It showcases two key series by Bill Henson which explore the suburb of Glen Waverley where he grew up. To celebrate MGA’s 25th anniversary, Henson was commissioned to revisit the suburb of his childhood and to produce a new body of work that reflects on his earlier series Untitled 1985–86, known by many as ‘the suburban series’. This intounparalleledcommissionground-breakingoffersaninsightoneofAustralia’s most revered artists, as he explores the notion of home, intensifying the everyday to a point of dramatic revelation and romantic beauty. The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, at 166 Old Maryborough Road, is open from 10am to 2pm and 10am to 2pm on weekends (closed Monday).
Demonstrations by the group will be held on September 3rd. (Supplied)
Like Robert Hunter, John Meyers, loved our community and did everything he could to see it prosper and develop for the benefit of all.
$2,348 p/p twin share $2.839 guaranteed single PRE-XMAS SHOPPER Saturday 10th Includes:2022DecemberTravelonly per$84person CHRISTMAS DAY AT PHOENIXGYMPIEHOTEL, Sunday 25th2022December Includes: Travel and lunch $220/$259/adultpensioner was awarded the Military Medal at Cerisy. After the war he joined the permanent army and served at Wondai, and then Maryborough as Regimental Sergeant HeMajor.was transferred to Cairns in 1936 and the following year he was transferred to Toowoomba as Adjutant Quartermaster of the 25th Battalion. In 1940, he was appointed chief instructor of the Northern Command Training School in Brisbane and towards the end of the war he held the same position at Cabarlah near Toowoomba. He retired from the Army in 1949 HeMaryborough.Quartermasterwhilstinwasrecognisedas a leader and someone who could serve the community on the Maryborough City InCouncil.1955he stood for the mayoral position against Herbert Jones. The election turned out to be rather close: with Jones receiving 5,088 votes to Hunter’s 4,597. Sadly, Herbert Jones was not mayor for long before he passed away in March 1956. The by-election to find a successor to Jones was set for Saturday 28 April 1956. Hunter was not put off by his earlier defeat and was again a candidate. His opponent was a sitting alderman, Jasper Harvey. This time Hunter was immediatelyOnsuccessful.theTuesdayafter the election, before the result had even been declared, Mayor Elect Hunter conducted his first official duties, welcoming the Governor, John Lavarack, to Maryborough. It was early in theNovemberadministration,Hunter’sin1957,whenScarlettBottlebrush was chosen as the floral emblem for Maryborough. Last year we started a tradition, which I hope to continue, where we plant one of these trees in a Maryborough park every InNovember.1958Hunter easily won re-election and his team won a strong majority of the aldermen seats.
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A memorable occasion of his time in office was the visit of Princess Alexandra to Maryborough during Queensland’s Centenary Celebrations in 1959.
by FRASER COAST MAYOR GEORGE SEYMOUR
THE MilitaryMaryboroughandColonial Museum is filled with extraordinary artefacts and displays. I always really enjoyed being led from display to display with expert commentary from John OneMeyers.ofthe objects that John showed me recently was the military uniform of one of my predecessors: Robert Hunter, the 47th Mayor of Maryborough. Robert Hunter was born in Maryborough on St Patrick’s Day in 1892. Being born in the early 1890s meant that global conflict would reach into his life as a young man. Following the outbreak of World War I, in 1914 he enlisted in the 15th HeBattalion.tookpart in the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, where he was wounded twice; one shrapnel wound almost led to the loss of a leg. Whilst there, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and was said to have been the youngest sergeant to lead an attack on the peninsula. Soon after the landing, on 9 May 1915, he volunteered to lead a group of 45 men in the first assault on Quinn’s Post. Only eight of the Australians survived the Later,assault.he served in France and on 8 August 1918,
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Robert Hunter died at Maryborough in August 1972 at the age of 80 years. His story, and the stories of so many others who have served our nation can be found in the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum. This museum was created through the generosity and dedication of John Meyers.
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One of the memorablemostballs was held in her honour at Maryborough City Hall. In 1961 Hunter was elected unopposed. He retired in 1964 when he did not re-contest the Inposition.1965he was appointed the executive officer for the pilgrimage of 350 ANZACs to Gallipoli to mark the 50th anniversary of the Alanding.lifetime of public service had passed since he last stood on that famous shore, but he still carried with him, in his thigh, the shrapnel he received there on 29 May 1915.
Enjoy a tour and tasting at the Sarina Sugar Shed. Spend two nights in Mackay, enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas lunch prepared by our hosts followed by some sightseeing. On our return journey visit Capricorn Caves for a Cathedral Cave tour. This tour leaves you with lasting memories of ancient geological history, early explorers, the wonders of wildlife and special cave acoustics. Travel to Gladstone, where we venture up one of the lookouts which offers a 360 degree panoramic view of the city, harbour, islands and Mount Larcom, the landmark that drew Lieutenant Matthew Flinders into the harbour. Wander through the marina parklands and admire the shimmering water of the harbour.
Robert Hunter and Princess Alexandra in front of City Hall in 1958.
The 47th Mayor of Maryborough EPIC Assist helps people with a disability, injury, mental health condition, or health condition find and keep a job they love. Our local Maryborough experts have been supporting the community for over ten years. Make the move to EPIC Assist today. Find out how you can transfer to a new DES provider. CONTACT EPIC (07) 4121 0362 epicassist.orghello@epicassist.org MEET OUR TEAM CommunityMadcotta Centre, 333 Alice Street Looking for a new DES provider? Come and meet the local team at EPIC Assist Maryborough today. Phone 4123 downundercoachtours.com.au1733Down Under Coach Tours 4121 4070 widebaytransit.com.au 12 DAY CANBERRA FLORIADE & THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS Departs Saturday 1st October 2022 What could be better than visiting the Snowy Mountains in Springtime! Enjoy free time to walk the mountain trails, breathe the fresh mountain air and delight in the beautiful wildflowers. In Canberra, wander through the magnificent displays of floral splendour at Floriade, visit Parliament House, observe the closing ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, take in the serene ambience and beautiful blooms at Tulip Top Gardens. Other highlights include Macenmist Black Truffles and Wine and the Deep Space Communications Complex. A wonderful Springtime Getaway! $4,698 p/p twin share $6,239 guaranteed single
Attacking roos spark warning
“This is a key link for local traffic, so making sure the intersection is safe and efficient is a top priority which supporting good jobs in regional Queensland.”
For more information, call 1300 728 390 during business hours or email bundaberg.office@tmr.qld. gov.au. plans underway
“I will always advocate for my community so I’m glad to see progress to address safety for drivers now and into the future,” he said.
investigate an upgrade to traffic signals with dedicated turning lanes.
Mr Saunders said the community had been calling for the project.
Mr Mills said the officers would install warning signs and provide ongoing education to residents and visitors at the nearby caravan park “We will continue to monitor the kangaroos, and we ask all residents to do what they can to help reduce interactions with the Recommendationskangaroos.” to reduce interactions with kangaroos include: • Don’t feed wildlife, which can cause animals to become dependent on humans and increase the chances of aggressive •behaviour;Excludethem from your property with appropriate fencing. Fences should be about 1.5m high and include a gate for animals to leave easily should they enter the property; • Limit access to water on the property; • Regularly mow lawns to reduce grass cover; • Increase the coverage of other vegetation to reduce lawn size and grazing •comfort;Deterthem with blood and bone fertilizer, sonic deterrents or motionactivated security lights, which may discourage night-time grazing.
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into conflict with other local residents, so we’re advising all Maaroom residents that kangaroos can behave unpredictably and to stay away from them.”
PLANNING has begun to improve the safety and efficiency of the busy Ferry and Anne streets intersection in PlanningTransportfunded“ThisSaundersgetmakeupgradestoGovernment“Thewas$300,000BruceMemberMaryborough.forMaryboroughSaunderssaidatheplanningprojectnowunderway.PalaszczukLaborisproudinvestinimportantlikethisone,toitsaferforlocalstoinandoutoftown,”Mrsaid.$300,000project,throughourSystemProgram,will
10 The Maryborough Sun, Thursday 8th September 2022 Years 7 - 12 www.smcm.qld.edu.au SERIOUS ABOUT THE RIGHT START FOR YOUR CHILD AND THEIR FUTURE? DISCOVER THE SMALL SCHOOL DIFFERENCE... TWO NEW DIRECT BUS ROUTESRoute 1 - Dundowran, Craignish, Toogoom, Burrum Heads, Maryborough Route 2 - Childers, Howard, Torbanlea, Aldershot, Maryborough VISIT US - Enrolments for 2024 and 2025 Now Open - We Invite You To Join Us For A Tour Outstanding School Outstanding Outcomes Recognised In The TOP 150 SCHOOLS OF QUEENSLAND JAY FIELDING RESIDENTS at Maaroom are being urged to keep their distance from kangaroos following a series of acapturedconcerns,“Inconcerns.highlightedcommunityFrankoperationsSouthernattacks.wildlifemanagerMillssaidarecentmeetinglocals’responsetocommunitywehaveandrelocatednumberofkangaroos that are responsible for injuring people,” Mr Mills “Wesaid.have held community meetings with local residents to provide advice, listen to their concerns and we’re working with the Fraser Coast Regional Council on additional mitigation methods,” he said. “The kangaroos are moving between nearby bushland and into the residential area, and they’re feeding on grass growing in the residents’ Inyards.July, a 67-year-old Sunshine Coast woman suffered a broken leg after being attacked by a female kangaroo with a joey in TheMaaroom.animal jumped out from a bush as the woman walked past, knocking to the ground, and began kicking her.
Mr Mills said increased access to natural and human-provided food, including lawns, had contributed to increasing the roo “Residentspopulation.areadvised to keep their distance from the kangaroos, to treat them with caution and to retreat if they approach,” he said. Wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science and Fraser Coast Regional Council are monitoring eastern grey kangaroos in the area.
“Controlling the flow of vehicles will go a long way to reducing the likelihood of crashes and improving traffic efficiency for Maryborough and surrounding communities.
“Due to it being part of the alternate route to the busy Alice Street and CBD, improving the Ferry and Ann streets intersection will make Maryborough’s road network more efficient. “The project is in the early planning phase which involves identifying a strategic cost estimate.”
The woman’s daughter said her mother had described it as “the most terrifying thing that she’s ever experienced in her Mrlife”.Mills had received reports that some residents had been feeding the kangaroos, which can change the way the animal interact with people.
The kangaroo then chased two nearby residents who came to her aid after hearing her screams.
“I spoke to a few mechanics and they said this kind of thing was happening quite a bit in Maryborough lately,” he said.
Mr Smith said he was unable to risk paying more money on repairing the car and instead bought another Hevehicle.has since moved to TheTownsville.Maryborough Sun was unable to contact the man Mr Smith said sold him the Ascar.well as the cost of the vehicle, Mr Smith said he had also lost $730 after paying for registration and Mrinsurance.Smithsaid he wanted his experience to serve as a warning to others.
“Bob, and his wife Narelle have been a driving force of the Fraser Coast business and sporting community for more than 30 “Theyears.couple have had a hands-on involvement in many sports and through their business helped the fundraising efforts of many groups to stage community events and build facilities across the region.
“I can think of no better way of thanking the
•Citizen of the Year
JAY FIELDING A MAN who spent almost $9000 on a car he says is a lemon is urging prospective car buyers in Maryborough not to make the same Jamesmistake.Smith said he purchased a 2015 Holden Cruze from a man in Maryborough who he says was selling it on behalf of a Brisbane-based friend. Mr Smith inspected the car and said he agreed to buy it for $8250 – but did not have it inspected by a mechanic or take it for a test drive as it was unregistered. “I met the owner for 20 minutes and I started the car in (the friend’s) yard,” Mr Smith said. “It idled fine in the yard,” he Mrsaid.Smith said the vehicle had a roadworthy certificate and he was shown invoices for mechanical work that had been done in Brisbane before the car was driven back to Maryborough, where it had been parked on the owner’s friend’s Heproperty.decided to buy the car but says it quickly became apparent something was wrong with it.
“While best known for their works in the Hervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club and the Seagulls Rugby League Club, they have been involved in soccer, fishing and scuba diving.
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Lemon warning for private car buyers
“I drove it from his house to mine, basically three streets away,” he said. Mr Smith the engine began making a “knocking” sound.
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Fraser Australia nominations volunteers who work tirelessly in the many sporting clubs, community groups and service clubs than by nominating them for an Australia Day Award,” he said.
“A nomination is a great way to say thank you to someone you know who tirelessly serves our community or to celebrate a star in their chosen field.” Australia Day Award categories include:
Day Awards
NOW is the time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations open for the 2023 Fraser Coast Australia Day Awards. Mayor George Seymour said there were a range of Australia Day Award categories and nominating someone for an award was quick and easy.
•Young Citizen of the •SportspersonYear of the Year •Young Sportsperson of the •Young•CulturalYearAwardoftheYearCultural Award of the •VolunteerYearof the Year •Young Volunteer of the Year •STEM Award of the Year STEM Award of the Project of the •CommunityYear Group or Organisation of the Year. are open now and close on December 5. For details on the 2022 nominees and recipients, visit australia-dayfrasercoast.qld.gov.au/https://www.
“Our current Fraser Coast Australia Day Citizen of the Year Bob Wicks is a classic example.
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“I had to get a mobile mechanic to see what was wrong with it,” he said. The mechanic, he said, told him there was a problem regarding the oil supply in the engine and that he should not drive it.
“Please get your car, if you’re buying privately, checked by RACQ or a mechanic.”
open now
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The Queensland Office of Fair Trading says buyers need to take extra care if deciding not to buy a car from a licensed motor dealer or auction, as private sellers are not bound by consumer guarantees. It advises buyers to make sure the car is not stolen, has a current safety certificate if registered, get an independent vehicle inspection from a qualified person or inspectionapprovedstationand test drive the vehicle.
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FRASER Coast TESS recently launched it’s TesSpresso Cafe at Maryborough Community Aged Care in Tinana. The cafe will provide meals and coffee for residents, staff and visitors to the new facility, as well as valuable on the job training for TESS CEOclients.Lance Stone said that staff and students were excited about the possibilities for “It’sTesSpresso.withagreat deal of excitement and anticipation that we recently opened our new and exciting social enterprise café.” he said. The Café was formally opened by State Member for Maryborough Mr Bruce “BruceSaunders.isa constant support and understands that upskilling is a driver of employment and the economy.” said Mr Stone “This Social Enterprise Café is the culmination of a partnership between an innovative aged care provider and a progressive community “Weorganisation.based“lookforward to sharing cake and excellent coffee made from beans supplied by local business Retro Coffee.”
New cafe for aged care
“This is another strategic partnership with a local business to try and support the regional Theeconomy.”cafeis happy to serve anyone who needs greatwhichartAgedMaryboroughCherrie.”Nicoleserviceexcellencedrop“Ifrefreshment.you’reinMaryborough,inandexperiencetheofourcustomerteamleadbyandsupportedbyCommunityCareisastateoftheresidentialcommunityrecentlyopenedtoacclaim.
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien talks to Maryborough Bowls Club members about the grant. (Suppllied)
Bowls club flood grant
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Mr O’Brien said volunteers at the Maryborough Services Memorial Bowls Club were essential in assisting the club in getting back on its feet. “Volunteers with boats initially checked on the club during the floods, and then they were there to help remove debris and mud from the greens,” Mr O’Brien Mrsaid.O’Brien said he hoped the Labor Albanese Government did not slash the 2022 Volunteer Grants funding round, which the Coalition had planned to hold in the second half of this year with organisations in the electorate able to apply for a slice of $66,225.
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MARYBOROUGH Services Memorial Bowls Club Inc has been awarded $5,000 under the latest round of Volunteer Grants funding, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced today. Volunteers who work on garden maintenance and landscaping to assist the greenskeeperclubwere left empty-handed when floods hit in the night and damaged ofandlandscapinggardeningforreimbursefundsMrgreenskeepingthetools.O’Briensaidthewouldhelptheclubgreenskeeping,andequipment,alsocoverthecostcoursestoupskillclub
volunteers in Responsible Service of Alcohol, umpire marking courses, and first Maryboroughaid. Services Memorial Bowls Club Inc secretary Ms Jocalyn Hansen said the funding would help reimburse the club spending on a new edge-trimmer, mower, and other tools purchased to repair flood “Wedamage.train volunteers so that they receive qualifications, experience and confidence and many then go out and get paid work in the community,” Ms Hansen said. “They are very important for the sport, it’s good for our club and it is good for them because they meet new friends.”
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Show program...on how to make an application, build knowledge and skills in grant writing; and provide one-on-one assistance with grant applications for Council or externally funded grants.
thank youto Fraser Coast Regional Council
A MORE effective and efficient community grants scheme has been adopted by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. The first grants under the new Community Grants Scheme, for Christmas activities and for general community grants, are now “Theopen.newscheme ensures that we have a vibrant community that has many opportunities to participate in a wide variety of events that showcase our vibrant and cultural diverse community,” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour “Thesaid. grants also enable us to back allocatedGrants,renamedtheAsactivities.”community-drivenpartofthechange,programhasbeenCommunitywhichwillbequarterly.The first round is now open with applications due in by 26 September 2022. The grants scheme •Festiveincludes: Fraser Coast (Christmas/New Year •Smallevents);Townships Festive Community“CouncilSeymourtheCounciloutcomethat“TheCapital•SportSTEM,and•Individual•AnzacCommunity•AustraliaDecorations;DayCelebrations;DayCommunity;ExcellenceDevelopmentSports/and;andRecreationAssistance;changeswillensureresidentsgetthebestforthe$377,500isinvestingingrantsprogram,”Crsaid.willcontinuetheGrantRoad
A FRASER Coast charity hopes that it’s new weekly Mega Raffle takes fundraising to new heights. Community Flights transports patients to specialist appointments in Brisbane by plane, saving them hours of often arduous transport by road. The flights are free and entirely funded through donations and CEO Mark McMurtrie’s own pocket. The Mega Raffle is designed to ease some of that financial burden and offers weekly prizes donated by or bought from, Fraser Coast businesses. “We are only offering prizes from Fraser Coast businesses in these raffles.” said Mark. “Some prizes are donated, but most we buy so that they are financially supported and they get new customers through the “Fordoor.”the cost of a coffee each week, you can be in the draw for a range of great prizes that also support local businesses.” So far, patients from Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Bundaberg have been able to access specialist services in Brisbane through the flights saving hours of travel and many thousands in transport Forcosts.more information, follow FlightsCommunityonFacebook, go to their website at www. communityflights.org.au or scan the code on this page. Local charity Community Flights makes travel to specialist medical appointments much easier on ambulant patients, with free flights. The Mega Raffle helps fund fuel and maintenance on the aircraft Flights are provided free of charge to eligible patients.
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“The general grants will be allocated quarterly and the upper limit for applications will be changed to $15,000 to reflect the new funding levels, with the minimum application limit remaining at $500.” See gov.au/grants-and-awardswww.frasercoast.qld.
Community Grants now open
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In the last year, the RFDS aeromedical team helped 916 sick or injured patients from Fraser Coast reach the critical care they needed. for waiving $65,000 worth of RFDS landing fees at the Maryborough and Hervey Bay airports. To learn more visit:
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Creative Space Print Studio Wednesdays and Saturdays, Gatakers Creative Space Kids Paper Weaving Activity Until 27 Nov, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
Queensland Ballet Dance Classes - Petit Pointers Fri 16 Sep 3.30pm, Sparks Dance Centre
Lines in the Sand - Annabel Crabb Sat 17 Sep 9.15am, University of the Sunshine Coast Keep up to date with what’s on www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/what-s-onat
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Exhibitions until 27 Nov •
The Addams Family - Maryborough Players Fri 9 Sep & Sat 10 Sep, Brolga Theatre
In Residence: Hervey Bay Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists Meeting Wed 14 Sep 9.30am, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery
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Bill Henson: the light fades but the gods remain • Colours of Australia - Hervey Bay Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists
Queensland Ballet Dance Classes - Community Fri 16 Sep 4pm, Sparks Dance Centre
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Farewell Mr Haffmann - MRAC Cinema Night Wed 14 Sep 6.30pm, Brolga Theatre
Gatakers Artspace Exhibitions until 18 Sept 75th Annual Art Competition - Maryborough Regional Art Society
Brawl - Wide Bay Pro Wrestling Sat 17 Sep 6pm, Brolga Theatre
What’s on in local arts
Queensland Ballet - Ballet for Seniors Fri 16 Sep 9am, Sparks Dance Centre
Queensland Ballet - Teacher Professional Development Thu 15 Sep 4pm, Sparks Dance Centre Best of the Bee Gees with Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen Fri 16 Sep 8pm, Brolga Theatre
Adam Harvey & Beccy Cole - The Great Country Songbook Vol. III Tour Thu 15 Sep 8pm, Brolga Theatre
Community groups can apply now for grants for projects and community events, Christmas and New Year Events, and Small Township Festive Decorations. Applications close 26 September 2022. For more information go to www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants
from all towns will provide valuable input into the organisation of this event.” “We are an aging population, though we do have young ones in our community, and are a distance from Maryborough so we are also inviting organisations and departmentsgovernmentthat could provide necessary and relevant information for the residents in our communities, to have an information stall on the “Weday.”have many talented people within our region and the Expo provides the opportunity for them to showcase and share not only their talents, but also the fun that we have by coming to together for the Poonaactivities.”and Surrounds Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, October 1 at the Poona Hall Precinct, Snapper Drive, Poona. The Poona Lifestyle Expo will highlight all that the area has to offer. (Supplied)
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Poona Lifestyle Expo much more. Expo spokesperson Val McGrath said that the previous event was a great “Lastsuccess.year Poona held the first Lifestyle Expo and it was such a success that this year we decided to include our surrounding towns.” she “Representativessaid.
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LIFESTYLE activities available to residents and visitors of Poona and surrounds will be showcased at the Poona Community Progress Association Poona and Surrounds Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, October 1. The Expo, to be held at the Poona Hall Precinct, Snapper Drive Poona, will highlight “different lifestyle activities, through demonstrations and workshops” that are held both in Poona and the surrounding towns of Maaroom, Boonooroo, Tuan and Tinnanbar. Activities include Tai chi, yoga, dance, arts and craft, tennis and
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Thedrop.largest nest site found to date is situated on a tidal flat on the Susan River side of Tandora. It has been constructed in a north-south alignment (magnetic), and with the northern end buildmudmetreApproximatelypointed.onecubicoforiginalriverhasbeenusedtoit.
Ace needs time to build up a relationship with a strong Alpha personality, preferably one who is familiar with the Maremma breed. Once connected, Ace will be a loyal and loving family Adoptionmember.price: $350
ACE 11 month old Ace is a beautiful-looking toiletinside/outsideAcerelationship.cananofHowever,property.apreparedanhetwounder-stimulated.HeneedsBecauseShepherd/MaremmaGermancross.ofthismix,hetowork.iseasilyboredandWithworking-breedparents,wouldbebestsuitedtoownerthatwouldbetotrainhimtodojob–guardinganimalsorAcealsohasalotlovetogive,andneedsownerwithwhomheenjoyanaffectionatehaspreviouslybeenandogandistrained.
Problems She cannot be left alone as she exhibits severe anxiety.
the radical change in her life at middle age, it is unsurprising that she is deeply stressed. Ollie would benefit from behavioural training and exploring ways to manager her anxiety. She cannot be with other dogs because she has previously been attacked and is fearful of them. Ollie needs a caring patient owner who will be home a great deal but who will also be prepared to help her overcome her anxiety. Ollie would make a wonderful companion to someone who is Adoptionhomebound.fee:$150 Kylo, Ace, Ruby and Olie are all looking for special homes.
The dogs listed here have an honest, no-warts description of their Perhapsneeds.youmay be the person who is able to rise to the challenge and give one of these dogs the home it so desperately deserves?
Ace would benefit from Obedience School or training for specific tasks.
10-year-old staffy, Ollie, has had a very sad last 12 months. She was adored by a family who treated her as their baby. They than had to go and live overseas, so she was surrendered to the Refuge at 9 years old. She was rehomed with another family but they were out of the house more than they had originally though and they began to find Ollie too needy for them.
A quick calculation tells us that if each mouthful of mud used equated to a cube 5 millimetres square, then eight million of those were needed to construct the Thisnest.calculation does not allow for any material washed away by rainfall or tidal currents.
A correction from last week’s story. Local engineer and historian Peter Olds has indicated that the engine in the ‘Sarawak’ was in fact a four-cylinder two stroke Crossley diesel motor. Thank you, Peter, we must present factual information. - Lindsay. THE Fraser Coast, with one of the most temperate climates on Earth, is home to many wonderful native Oneanimals.ofthe most secretive and elusive of these is a small rodent which looks very similar to an ordinary house mouse. These creatures even use similar burrowing techniques to create a home for themselves, however, what makes their home different is that quite often it gets inundated by tidal Thesewater.animals are Watermice (Xeromys Watermicemyoides). are small native mammals that are covered in soft grey-brown fur on their upper parts, while underneath they are pure Thesewhite.unique creatures spend all their lifetime in a marine environment, quite often well below water level when large spring tides inundate nest Asites.diet exclusivelyconsistingofsalty marine crustaceans can easily be handled in locations where no fresh water is available. Dew collecting on mangrove leaves is of no assistance either, as that is salty as well. A natural oil (it must be extra potent) secreted on their fur and feet, allows the little animals with their short legs, to spend all their time in a muddy environment, yet feature pure white under-fur and
LINDSAY TITMARSH
FROM THE MARYBOROUGH ANIMAL REFUGE
KYLO Kylo was saved at the last minute from Death Row at a Pound outside this area. He is a sweet-natured 3 year old Wolfhound Cross. He loves attention and going for long walks. Kylo would suit a home with lots of space for him to run around & play, preferably with no other dogs or a submissive female dog. He could be too exuberant for young children. Problems Kylo partially deaf. Due to his pink nose and pale skin beneath his hair, special care will need to be taken to avoid sun damage. He will need regular bathing, grooming and Hetrimming.hasreceived little previous training and needs an owner with patience to teach him to walk on the lead and not to jump up.
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RUBY Seven-year-old Ruby is a very lovable cattle dog. She would be a great companion for a retired couple looking for a friend to snuggle up on the couch with. She is also good with children, men and women. She would suits a home with no other dogs. She walks well on a lead.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 2pm
Problems Ace has a loud and commanding bark and can present as aggressive to strangers when he protects his Onceterritory.familiar with the person, he will be friendly. Because of the Maremma in him, he is not suited to any suburban property but needs a large acreage.
THE Maryborough Animal Refuge tries to find a home for every abandoned dog and cat, but sometimes animals arrive with problems. Some of them can be fixed by the Refuge; others cannot.
Phone 4123 1712
All adopted animals are desexed, microchipped, vet-checked and dogs are registered.
Maryborough Animal Refuge for FINDING my forever home!”
The researchers all agreed that the nest is extremely Nativeold. animals seem to respect the right to exist of other native species. It is obvious by the many remnants of small crab shells discarded outside of Watermice nest sites, that their diet consists mainly of crustaceans.these It is therefore difficult to understand that the number of small crab burrows per square metre, does not appear to diminish, even right beside a nest site (Top) Researchers admire a large Watermice nest at Tandora and (bottom) these animals spend all their lives in a muddy environment, yet still feature white fur and pink feet. (Lindsay Titmarsh)
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Problems Climbs over 7 foot fences if left alone. She can also dig out of enclosures. She needs secure fencing and a home where people are not out for too long. She can become very anxious when left Adoptionalone.fee: $150 OLLIE
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She can become destructive with property if “her people” are missing. She will also escape to try to look for Giventhem.
The sweet dogs no one wants sparkling pink feet. Researchers regularly visit my family property Tandora to harmlessly trap and study the elusive Untilcreatures.recently very little was known about them. Nests are constructed by daubing mouths-full of marine mud into mounds. Entrance holes are quite often below tidal level, with air locks inside allowing the Watermice to breathe until tidal levels
The Refuge has a number of dogs who have been passed over time and again through no fault of their own.
Some need owners who will go above and beyond in caring. Without these special homes, the dogs and cats languish in concrete Refuge pens for months.
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DUNN Mary Margaret McBride (nee Bailey) Maryborough. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday morning August 19, 2022. Aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Dr Edward Dunn. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Cathy, Midge and Peter, Ross and Lannah, Bob and Becky. Loving granny to 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Beloved sister of Don and Tom (both dec’d). Very Long Life for Mary was held on August 24.
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Date: 18 September 2022 Chair: Mr Paul Coleman Time: 10:00am Place: Maryborough Services Club 163-175 Lennox Street, Maryborough, QLD 4650 At the meeting, members will have the opportunity to: • find out about the Club’s financial position. • ask questions about the operations of the Club. • speak to items on the agenda • vote on any resolutions proposed. At the meeting, members will be asked to vote to: • accept the annual reports • accept the auditor’s report and financial statement • reappoint the current auditor • elect new Board members The Financial Report is available from the Club Manager. An election will be held for the following Board positions: - Three Ordinary Members, and - Two Service members Note 1: For members who wish to nominate for Board positions, the Nomination Form, Board Skills Matrix and Members Statement documents are on the Club web site and are also available from the Club General Manager. As per correspondence forwarded to all members, nominations closed on Friday 19 August 2022.
The Maryborough Sun, Thursday 8th September 2022 23 MEETINGS Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Maryborough Services and Citizens’ Memorial Club Ltd
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The Maryborough Sun will finance and oversee the production of the final product as well as the prize money. No ratepayers money is being used in this competition.
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It s also the first time Maryborough has had acrobats compete at this Theevent.teams were up against many of the state’s biggest SouthEmerald,includingwell-establishedandclubs,thosefromGladstoneandEastQLD.
Photos from top: MikaylaMikaylaThomas,KenzieVicicAshleighandBrown,(centre)KhloeRubyTheuerkauf,Thomas,LucyStaibandGabriellaRossiand(bottom)LucyStaib,KhloeThomas,Thomas,GabriellaRossiandRubyTheuerkauf.
Entries will be accepted from individuals or groups and schools, provided those groups are based in Maryborough Individuals must be Maryborough residents or have been born in ThereMaryborough.isnolimitto the number of entries you can submit. Entries close 5pm Friday 30th September 2022.
The winner will also need to grant the Fraser Coast Regional Council and The Maryborough Sun unlimited and unhindered rights to use the final design at their discretion in perpetuity.
T&C may be amended without notice.
GYMNASTICS: Three teams categories.theofThisCentreatChampionships,StatetherecentlyMaryboroughfromGymSportscompetedat2022QueenslandAcrobaticsheldLoganMetroSportslastmonth.isthepinnacleeventtheyearforteamsinlevel1-3
An entry is automatic and implied acceptance that your submitted design can be used exclusively by The Maryborough Sun for publication and promotional purposes connected directly to this competition. This just means that we can publish your design in our paper and online when we write stories about the flag, whether it wins or not.
The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Those details will never be given to anyone else.
Most placings were separated by tenths of a Ourscore.Maryborough athletes did incredibly well over the Levelcompetition.1Women’s TrioMikayla Thomas, Khloe Thomas and Gabriella Rossi - Overall score - 3rd place receiving a Bronze LevelMedal1 Women’s Pair - Lucy Staib and Ruby Theuerkauf - 10th overall Ashleigh Vicic and Kenzie Brown - Level 3 Women’s Pair - 7th overall (including 3rd place for their floor routine).
Coach Kelsey Connell wants to give these regional athletes more opportunities in the realm of gymnastics and to work on retaining athletes in the sport into their teenage Someyears. have only several months of sinceworkingEveryonetheyfartheteam’sbecauseCompetitionfor“OnesmallresultsjustfromahasMaryboroughgymnasticsacrobaticexperience.GymSportslessthan100memberstermacrossallclassesages2-adult.Itgoestoshowthatbigcancomefromclubs!ofthereasonsgoingtotheStatethisyearwasitwassomeofthegoalscominginto2022seasonto‘seehowtheycouldget’andthatdid,”Connellsaid.hasbeenextremelyhardEasterwhenthe competition teams were Theformed.competition program opened in 2019 with just 2 members, it has now grown to have a separate competition class Toprogram.beginner/recreationalandattendstateshashad to be a tick off the bucket list for one of the MGS original acrobatics members, TheAshleigh.teams have worked hard to continue improving their scores and routines this Whilstseason.most of their friends would be enjoying school holidays, these girls were putting in the extra work to produce high quality routines with this event in mind to qualify for. Most acrobatics members complete other classes in trampolining, artistic gymnastics or tumbling during the week to be a well-rounded athlete. Acrobatics is their ‘fun class for the week as this is a team sport which requires communication, dance, music and important roles as tops or bases for each team
Great gymnastics results at State Titles member to showcase their Unlikestrengths.other types of gymnastics which are individual, you have someone to share the workload and experience with in acro. The teams will now put their competition routines on the back burner as they prepare a routine for the club’s annual end of year displays.
A panel of judges including civic leaders, a professional designer and graphic production expert and others will determine the winner. Because the flag could be used in various formats (material flags, signage, printing, online etc), for aesthetic and practical purposes, the winning flag may be a combination of two or more submitted entries at the judges discretion (and with the designers acceptance). In this case, the prize will be evenly divided amongst the winners.
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Winners will be notified by phone or email by Friday October 28th 2022. All entries must be accompanied by the designers name, legitimate address and contact details. We will only ever use these details to contact you or confirm your local residency.
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BRENDAN BOWERS RUGBY LEAGUE: The rugby league season ended last weekend in Bundaberg, with Wallaroos collecting two of the seven premierships. The day began well for the Maryborough club, victorious over Fraser Coast rivals the Hervey Bay Seagulls, winning In26-4.the under 18 grand final playing against Bundaberg Brothers, a dominant second half by the Roo Boys set up a 5018 victory. In a fairly even contest in the first half, Wallaroos came out fast early to dominate their Bundaberg rivals and set up the win.
Spring has sprung! Warm days, cool mornings, perfect to go wet a line.
Walaroos claim the under 13 rugby league premiership. (Brendan Bowers)
Spring fishing has sprung FISHING
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Mixed bags of reef fish including estuary cod and blackall on the ledges at Tinnanbah and Deep Creek and set your pots in the channels for a feed of sand crab, or up the creeks for a couple of muddies. Large golden trevally have been taking soft plastics on the sand flats at Moon point and the inshore reefs such as Mickey’s, Sammie’s and Moon Ledge have been producing a mixed bag of quality reef fish including estuary cod, blackall, grassy sweetlip, blueys and a few snapper are still being landed.
TIDE TIMES - BOONOOROO from willyweather.com.au
Future of Wallaroos League is bright
For our bigger boaties who have become increasingly frustrated over the relentless winds, 1770 was the place to head, with most coming home with mixed bags of quality reef fish. Locally the southern and northern gutters are boasting with scarlet sea perch, grassy sweetlip, estuary cod and black Ourcobia.mighty Mary is slowly coming back after that last lot of fresh with reports of blue salmon, grunter and nice silver bream and if you’re chasing a feed of prawns don’t forget your cast net as the prawns are around in large numbers and the quality is Andawesome.with the bass season opening up again, a few have been reported from Tinana Creek and Tiaro. Lastly please remember that the east coast black jewfish fishery is now closed to commercial and recreational fishing for the remainder of 2022. The fishery will reopen in early 2023. Strong penalties will apply to any fisher caught taking black jewfish on the east coast during this closure.
August Winners B Magee N Gundry L R/UGundrySWatson B Wakelin L Genrich
“It is how we have done it this season; we assess how the first half went at half-time and change the game plan to suit. “It worked well for us again in the grand final,” coach Scott Robertson Thesaid.team have been together for two years, and a number have played and tasted BRL “WeA-grade.continue to develop our juniors, and although we have struggled, it will pay off in the next couple of years,” he said.
Let’s take a look at the You’dreport.be hard done by if you couldn’t catch a feed in the Sandy Strait at the moment with tailor taking medium diving lures or floating pillies and large summer whiting and flathead in good numbers on the sand flats. Mangrove jack are taking small to medium lures or live baits in the creeks and estuary systems.
Jackpot Pairs Two games 11 ends : Winners - W.Zieth, B.Stimpson 2w + 23. Runners up - K.Milzewski, K.Johnson 1L 1w 16. B.Houston, J.Devenish 2w + 17. B.Spilsbury, K.Pieper 1L 1w 9. I.Axelsen, K.Paxton, A.Hartwig 1L 1w 11. J.Fraser, R.Dillon 1L 1w 8. C.White, K.Andersen 1w 1L. G.Kemp, R.Wilson, T.Buckley 1w 1L. G.Gambie, N.Gambie 1w 1L. S.Patch, A.Scholl 1w 1L. R.Andersen, P.Whittaker 2L. J.McCoombe, B.Madsen 2L. Div 2 Pennants : Pialba d Doon Villa 58 - 33. Meat Tray Triples : WinnersK.Milzewski, P.Hutton, K.Johnson 2w + 31. Runners up - Malcolm, Colin, Graham 1L 1w 20. I.Akelsen, J.DevenishB.Houston,2w+19.Tony, Roy, Harold d Petr, Barry, Les 2w + 14. R.Andersen, C.White, T.Buckley 2w + 13. B.McCracken, J.Rose, A. Knudsen 1L 1w 16. M.jensen, R.Turnbull, G.Kuhn 1L 1w 15. B.Walker, P.O’Brien, R.Norman 1L 1w 15. J.McCoombe, N.Gambie, G.Gambie 1w N.Weinheimer,1L. K.Paxton, R.Dillon 1w 1L. P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, A.Hartwig 1w 1L. B.Howard, J.Higgins, K.Beikoff 1w 1L. Graeme, Keith, Tony This week’s bowls results 2L. R.Jensen, G.Kemp, B.Spilsbury 2L. P.Whittaker, B.Madsen, L.Puie 2L. No names 2L. Sunday Morning Rollers : Winners - R.McKenna, S.McKenna, G.Birch d B.Spilsbury, N.Gambie, K.Paxton 23rd - Bob Magee, scribe
FROM THE FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES TEAM
BRL Under 18 Premiers - Wallaroos. (Brendan Bowers)
First up is Keith who is very happy with his red throat. Clay had a good day walking the flats landing this flathead. Justin is all smiles after landing his jew and Angus had a great day fishing with his dad.
27 - 16. Runners Up - S.Gallagher, K.Pieper, C.Williams d B.McGee, S.Nitz, N.Gundry 22 - 15. T.Lloyd, C.White d B.Madsen, B.Wweinheimer 20 - 11. J.Kemp, G.Kemp, S.Patch drew R.Turnbull. B.Richardson, B.Hanson 19 all. P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, A.Hartwig d W.Hoad, N.Weinheimer, B.Stimpson 25 - 7. - C.White, scribe MARYBOROUGH MENS Thursday 25th August Nominated Men’s Jackpot Pairs A Aiello B Long drew G Heselwood R McLeish 19-19 T Pike B Dean d N Johnson P Frawley 20-17 B Fitzsimmons R Relton d B Hallett R Hooper 25-19 L Turner M Stonehouse d A Dennison M Stoneman 24-15 L Hamilton D Burrington d T Lindberg C Roberts 30-13 W Ward C English d M McDonald W Ashford 28-17 T Jackson A Francis d J Dawson T Dix 24-16 B Henningson G Walker d W Murdoch N Nitz 30-13 B Faint A Simpson d L Genrich P Davis 2016 S Jones J Natoli d M Walker T Dillon 21-13 G Cagney P Bednall d D McAnulty T Stannard 48-12 B Magee N Gundry d B Hovard R Eduards 28-7 Thursday 1st September Nominated Men’s Jackpot Pairs B Magee N Gundry d W Ward W Horan 27-8 M McDonald W Ashford d M Walker P Nolan 19-18 L Turner M Stonehouse d T Pike A Dennison 21-9 E Kath N Johnson d A Aiello B Long 25-14 B Faint R Wells d K Campbell B Dean 22-20 B Henningson A Simpson d D McAnulty P Frawley 22-11 R Hooper B Hallett d S Jones J Natoli 25-10 G Heselwood R McLeish d D Clark O Maughan 26-10 T Lindberg C Roberts d T Jackson B Jackson 23-12 M Stoneman A Blackwell d W Murdoch N Nitz 31-4 P Davis L Genrich d B Hovard R Eduards 34-11 B Fitzsimmons D Kohler J Cruice d T Dix C Clark P Bednall 19-12 Meat Day Mixed Triples
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