The Maryborough Sun - September 7th, 2023

DEATH OF A HERO

CRAIG WINTER

REAL leaders never stop leading.

On August 18, 1966, (then)

Major Harry Arthur Smith led D Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) on a search and destroy mission in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.

“During the patrol, the leading platoon contacted what appeared to be a small Viet Cong patrol in thick rubber.

“The enemy soon proved to be the vanguard of a regimental size force, and the platoon engagement soon turned into a company battle.”

That do-or-die skirmish is now known as the Battle of Long Tan, the anniversary of which is now recognised in Australia as Vietnam Vets Day.

“Despite the intense and accurate enemy fire, Major

Smith formed the remainder of his company into a small defensive perimeter…whilst halting numerous attacks from both flanks on his own position,” said a report in the London Gazette of January 6, 1967.

The Company withstood relentless mortar and rifle fire for several hours.

“Throughout the action, he directed the fire of his company…with such effectiveness that the enemy finally disengaged and withdrew, leaving behind over two hundred dead.”

Just seventeen Australians were killed in the battle and twenty three wounded.

“During the whole of the engagement, he had complete control of the situation.

“He exercised his command with calmness, determination and confidence, and demonstrated professional competence,

leadership and inspiration to an exceptional degree.

“There is no doubt that his leadership and disregard for his own safety inspired his soldiers to a performance of duty to a high order.

“His display of command, leadership and professionalism is an inspiration to all.”

After Vietnam, Harry had several attachments from 1 Commando to SAS Regiments in Perth and also with US and British Special Force units.

He commanded 1 Commando Company, 1st Commando Regiment at Georges Heights and was later posted as the inaugural Commanding Officer / Chief Instructor of the Australian Army’s new Parachute Training School which he established, and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

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Lt Col Harry Smith SG MC (ret) is seen here donating his medals to the Australian War Memorial. (AWM)

Long Tan, Harry Smith

“harassed, cajoled, debated, fought and persuaded politicians, the Australian Defence Force and the media… in support of formal reviews and inquiries to have his men recognised for the gallantry they displayed that day.

He fronted multiple government inquiries into the medals awarded for that battle and he was successful in seeing individual medals upgraded to their original citations for some of his soldiers and appropriate awards given to men in other units.

Harry never relented in seeking recognition for his men.

He was eventually awarded the Star of Gallantry, which he refused to travel to Canberra to accept and it wasn’t until the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum director John Meyers arranged a ceremony in 2011 that he finally came into possession of it.

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith was just one of the notable speakers at that event.

Long-time Fraser Coast resident Lieutenant

Colonel Harry Smith SG MC (ret) passed away peacefully at his home on

August 20, just two days after Vietnam Veteran’s Day.

Rotary Club to mark International Day of Peace

THE UN International Day of Peace is 21st September, and will be marked by a short service at the Rotary Maryborough Peace Pole in the walkway at the Brolga Theatre at 2pm.

The public are invited to attend.

A message from the United Nations Secretary General commemorating the day will be read, and a short service which details the history of Peace Poles around the world, as well as the background of the ones installed at the Brolga

The Rotary peace Poles at the Brolga Theatre and (below) Past Governor Craig Winter reads part of the dedication to the poles at their installation in 2021.

Part of a display dedicated to Lt Col Harry Smith SG MC at the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum (top ) and (above) the custom made ‘Rat Catcher” flag presented to Mr Smith, and later donated to the Museum. (Craig Winter)

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APPLAUSE FOR A LIVELY COMMUNITY

It’s invigorating to see so many local festivals and events at this tim eo year.

It’s exactly what we need towards the end of another long working year, to get our spirits up and join others in celebrating the lovely place we live in.

Kudos to everyone involved in these events. They’re great for tourists of course, but equally as welcome to residents!

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Wings and wheels gather at our historic airport

CRAIG WINTER

WARBIRDS, custom cars, vintage machinery and more will be on display this Sunday the 2023 Wings & Wheels event.

The historic Maryborough Airport will be alive with dozens of displays, market stalls, food vans and demonstrations.

Visitors will have the opportunity to take joyflights in a variety of military aircraft, helicopters and general aviation planes.

The Maryborough Aero Club will be displaying member’s aircraft, from a replica Spitfire, to a modern German-built general aviation Aquila, along with a range of RAAUS sportscraft.

The Club will be providing BBQ food and the chance to talk to local pilots about their aeroplanes and flying in regional Queensland.

All proceeds from the day will go to Community Flights, the local charity

that flys ambulant patients to specialist appointments in Brisbane and beyond.

CEO Mark McMurturie says that the flights make it possible for patients to get to their medical appointment in comfort by avoiding what is often a 6 or 8 hour drive.

“When a patient needs to be driven to Brisbane or the Gold Coast to see a specialist, they also need to take a driver.

“That’s two people away from home for maybe a full day, or two days at a time.”

”Community Flights helps them get there and back to see doctors that aren’t available here on the Fraser Coast within a day, in comfort.” he said.

The charity relies fully on donations, sponsorships and fundraisers like Wings & Wheels to run.

The event starts at 9am on Sunday and runs through to 3pm.

On the day you will enjoy the sights of many aircraft and display teams including:

Red Thunder – Yak formation and aerobatics by Queensland Warbirds and Vintage Aircraft Association.

Rod Flockhart from Flightscope will show the incredible low level aerobatics in his Extra 300 There will also be an opportunity to take to the skies on scenic and aerobatic flights.

Adventure flights – The much awaited T28 Trojan from Warbird Aviation is doing adventure flights aerobatic flights and Colin’s Robin from The Sunshine Coast Flying School and Aerobatic Academy will be providing aerobatic experiences.

Helicopter scenic flights – The awesome crew from Great Ocean Helicopters will give you the birds eye view of the show and scenic flight.

Tickets are available online now at frasercoastwingsandwheels.com.au or at the gate on the day.

Adults $20, kids under 12 free, concession $15.

Car show entry $20 per vehicle includes 2x adult passes.

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Football fundraiser supports local mental health

New LNP candidate to target youth crime

JAY FIELDING

A PASSIONATE mental health advocate and small business owner has been chosen as the LNP’s Maryborough candidate at next year’s state election.

The former owner of the Mineral Sands Motel, John Barounis and wife Tricia have called Maryborough home since 2014.

A former president of Rotary who serves as a member of the local Men’s Shed, MADCOTA and U3A Maryborough, Mr Barounis said the city was facing many challenges.

“This is an issue very close to our hearts and part of the reason why I’ve decided to put my hand up and stand up for our local community,” he said.

“We need greater training and awareness for people to see the signs of those who may be struggling with their mental health and offer greater support for those who need it.”

In 2019, the Barounis family launched a website called www.letitoutnow. com.au and an app called LetItOutNow.com.au to help teens express their emotions and get support.

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from Fraser Coast Mates recently received a boost from the annual Granville Soccer Charity Day.

Fraser Coast mates provides mental health awareness education and funds local emergency counselling.

The group depends largely on donations and fundraisers to continue their work across the Fraser Coast.

This Friday they are holding their famous Golf Day for the first time in Maryborough and support hasn’t been better.

“We sold out of our first 36 teams almost immediately” said a FCM spokeperson.

“So we added another 18 and they’ve sold out almost as quickly.” he said.

“The support we receive from the local community is overwhelming,and the response we get when we do onsite mental health talks to businesses is incredible.”

“We are always so thankful that people take this subject seriously, and are aware of the impact it has on the this region.”

“Youth crime is a major issue here in Maryborough,” he said.

“We also need to see better investment in local health services, and we need real action to address the costof-living crisis.”

John is the father of daughter Zoe and son Yannis, who tragically died in 2018.

Since Yannis’s death, the Barounis family have become powerful advocates for mental health awareness.

“We understand mental health is a big issue, particularly for young people,” Mr Barounis said.

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli said Mr Barounis would pour his heart and soul into the fight for Maryborough.

“John is unashamedly passionate about Maryborough and the people who live here,” Mr Crisafulli said.

“He brings an energy and enthusiasm that is infectious but despite all of that, he is compassionate too and cares deeply for others,” he said.

“As we chart a new course for Maryborough and for Queensland, the LNP will continue to select genuine local champions

like John to take the fight up to this tired third-term government consumed by constant chaos and crisis of its own making.

“The LNP team is united, and we are focused on delivering for Queenslanders. We will show there is a better way for our state.”

Maryborough has been held by Labor’s Bruce Saunders since 2015.

Meanwhile, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said the party will be announcing its candidate

for Maryborough closer to the election, which will be held on October 26 next year.

“We’ve had more than 100 candidates put their hand up in Queensland for the next election and there are six viable candidates for this region alone,” Senator Hanson told the Maryborough Sun at Susan River on Friday.

“It will be a long and arduous selection process to pick the right one, so no announcement will be made until at least the new year

GoFundMe page to benefit victims of local fire

A GOFUNDME page has been started for a family that was forced to flee a fire that destroyed their home and all of their belongings.

The fire happened about 1am on Wednesday, August 30.

As well as gutting the home, the fire spread to and destroyed vehicles

parked at the address.

It took firefighters an hour to bring the flames under control and about four hours to completely extinguish.

A 33-year-old woman and two children escaped the blaze uninjured.

Initial investigations indicate the fire was caused accidentally.

Steve-Leigh Devine, the sister of the woman who lost her home, started a GoFundMe campaign to help the family.

“If anyone could please help, even if it’s a few dollars or whatever you can spare, it will be very appreciated,” she said.

To donate, visit https:// www.gofundme.com/f/ family-3-lost-everythingin-house-fire-last-night.

Maryborough candidate John Barounis with deputy LNP leader Jarrod Bleijie.

JAY FIELDING

Fraser Coast Mates Daniel Gillen and Daniel Sanderson with Granville Soccer Club President Allen Ascough at the recent charity day. (Supplied)

You say Boople, I say Bauple

by FRASER COAST MAYOR GEORGE SEYMOUR

DRIVING south through the historic town of Tiaro, the horizon at the end of Mayne Street is dominated by a peak of a long mountain range, known – in one way or another - as Bauple Mountain.

Bauple Mountain is of great cultural and spiritual significance to the Kabi Kabi people and the Butchulla people.

The spelling has now settled on Bauple, but has been recorded as Bopple, Boppil, Boopal and Baphal.

The different spellings arising from the adaption of an Indigenous word into the Latin alphabet is understandable.

What is something of a mystery though is the actual location of Mount Bauple.

Generally, the whole range is known as Bauple Mountain, but each of the peaks have also been named, and following some research by local historian Tony Clift, it seems at some point they have become mixed up on official maps.

The famous explorer Ludwig Leichhardt was in this area 180 years ago, in

late July and early August 1843 ,staying at the first attempt at European settlement of the region; the head station of John Eales on the eastern side of today’s Black Swamp at Tiaro.

Ludwig, whose disappearance on his overland expedition across the continent a few years later remains one of the great enduring mysteries in Australian history, climbed the northern-most peak, which he referred to as Mount Boople.

He made a few sketches of the area in his diary including one of the range and Mount Boople.

On 2 August 1843

Leichhardt climbed to the top of this range that the Bruce Highway now runs beneath.

That evening he recorded some of his thoughts:

“This morning I went to Mt Boople, which rises about 1000-1200’ towards the south.

“The stream that comes down from it, rolling along the rock of the mountain to the valley, is surrounded on both sides by dense scrub that spreads towards the upper middle of the mountain and completely covers the northernmost summit.

“Low ranges of hills lie before the mountain or mountain range, because it consists of several summits.”

From different historical reports, it seems clear that the northernmost peak, the one that is unmissable when driving south along Mayne Street, was known as Mount Bopple (or other similar spellings) during the 19th century.

The 1906 map of the range by government geologist Benjamin Dunstan confirms this peak as Mount Bopple, by which time there were a number of graphite mines on its slopes.

Interestingly, this map shows the range’s highest peak, toward the middle, as Beacon Peak, presumably after a beacon placed there in the late 19th century.

Further south, the other peak was named Mount Gundiah.

There seems to be no doubt that for many decades the northern peak was known locally and officially as Mount Bopple.

However, a current topographical map identifies Mount Bauple as the peak previously known as Beacon Peak and just to the south of it a lower one is named Mount Guyra,

whilst the previously named Mount Bopple and Mount Gundiah are unnamed.

So what has happened here?

When and why did the name change happen?

Tony has come up with a possible explanation.

During World War II, when the country was in danger of an advancing Japanese force there was an urgent need for accurate topographical mapping for defence purposes.

In aid of this, a Royal Australian Service Corps team summited Beacon Peak, whereupon they found a derelict earlier installation from which the peak derived its name.

They then marked the site with their own reference marks and identified the

peak on their map as Bauple.

During the urgency of war, presumably no one questioned the change of name.

Following the war, their map was referred to and so it has remained on later maps.

The mystery of the misnaming is certainly not as intriguing as the disappearance of Leichhardt, but it is one the many quirks that enliven local history.

Medieval medicine at the Village

VICTORY Village at Riverbend will come alive once again with another Medieval Fayre on Sunday, 17 September, when the village hosts a day of olden-day entertainment.

Victory Village at Riverbend owners, Lord and Lady Blake, invite guests to their property to relax and partake in a day that allows visitors to step back in time.

Program for this Fayre

Day includes Medieval Medicine displays and demonstrations as well as a take-home herb pot planted with seedlings from Wide Bay Seedlings.

Appropriate to this Fayre Day, guests have the opportunity to meet the author of “Draco’s Herbal Grimoire,” Robert Haigh. Robert from Yerra on the Fraser Coast who is re-launching his herb reference book.

Riverbend Medieval

Society members will again be sharing their interests and hobbies with history buffs and enthusiasts.

Tours of the village will be conducted, and there will be plenty of refreshments available on site.

“Opening our property to the wider public allows others a break away from the busy, fast-forward lifestyles that many people endure in the 21st century,” says Lady Blake.

Popular displays including archery and combat will be included in the day’s program.

Village Fayre, Sunday, 17 September from 10am to 3pm.

Be sure to bring cash as no ATM or eftpos facilities are available.

Victory Village at Riverbend is located at 19 Riverbend Drive, St Mary QLD 4650. Follow signs along Glenbar Road.

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(From top) Leichhardt drawing of Bauple Mountain from August 1843; current view of Bauple Mountain from where Leichhardt drew it and Ludwig Leichhardt.

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Lines in the Sand inspires readers and writers alike

FRASER Coast readers and writers can now snap up free tickets to the region’s premier literary event, featuring Olympic swimmer Lisa Curry reflecting on her extraordinary life and experiences.

Cr David Lewis said the 2023 Lines in the Sand premier event was being held on 7 and 8 October 2023 and was the culmination of a year-long program of author talks and workshops.

“Council’s Lines in the Sand program aims to inspire readers and writers from all over the region, providing an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of published authors and to attend workshops to get the creative juices flowing,” he said.

“The Lines in the Sand Premier Event in October will feature a weekend of author talks and writing workshops in Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

“This year’s line-up includes Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimmer Lisa Currywhose bestselling memoir was released last year, prize-winning Australian novelist and journalist Matthew Condon and prolific international author Jan-Andrew Henderson.

“All sessions are free, but

bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

“The Lines in the Sand program is part of Council’s plan to build better communities together by providing opportunities for residents and visitors to appreciate arts, heritage and culture.”

Before the Lines in the Sand premier event in October, critically acclaimed children’s author Matt Shanks will run a series of talks and workshops for all ages over the September school holidays.

About the authors.

Lisa Curry – Lisa’s success and challenges make her one of Australia’s most fascinating and soughtafter public speakers. Her bestselling memoir was released last year, where she reflected on a life well lived and the experiences that shaped her: swimming, family, marriage, divorce and love found again.

Lisa will tell her powerful story: one of resilience, of highs and lows, of starting out and starting again.

Matthew Condon is a prize-winning Australian novelist and journalist.

The author of more than 10 acclaimed books, his latest bestseller, Three Crooked Kings, is a searing story of greed, crime and corruption – the definitive account

of an era that changed Queensland society. Matthew will talk about his books on Saturday and conduct a writing workshop on Sunday.

Jan-Andrew Henderson (J.A. Henderson) is the author of more than 30 teen, young adult and adult thrillers and non-fiction books. He owns Black Hart Entertainment and the famous City of the Dead Ghost Tours in Edinburgh. He also runs The Green

2024 Fraser Coast Australia Day Awards nominations open

2024 Fraser Coast Australia Day Awards nominations open Fraser Coast residents are being encouraged to nominate local unsung heroes and high achievers from all walks of life for the 2024 Australia Day Awards.

Deputy Mayor Denis Chapman said nominations were open now, and there was a range of different award categories to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations, including sports, arts and culture, STEM, community groups and volunteers.

“If you know someone in our local community who has gone above and beyond, then nominate them for a Fraser Coast Australia Day Award,” he said.

throughout the Fraser Coast to consider nominating someone for a 2024 Australia Day Award.

Light Literary Breakdown Service in Brisbane, offering advice, workshops and talks to budding writers.

During his three-hour workshop, Jan will inspire and motivate as he guides attendees through the writing process.

For more details and to book tickets for Lines in the Sand events, visit https:// www.frasercoast.qld.gov. au/lines-in-the-sand

Freedom of Entry march for HMAS Maryborough II

AUSTRALIAN Navy crewmembers and supporting staff recently marched through the streets of Maryborough as part of an event is held ahead of the decommissioning of HMAS Maryborough II on 28th September after 15 years of service to the nation.

As part of the traditional ceremony, Fraser Coast

Mayor George Seymour granted Freedom of Entry and presented LCDR Thomas, with an official scroll read out by the Town Crier.

The TS Maryborough cadets and the Maryborough RSL Highlanders accompanied the parade from the Cenotaph to the the centre of the City.

“Nominating someone for an Australia Day Award is a way of acknowledging and celebrating their contributions and achievements to make our community a better place.

“Our current Fraser Coast Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Emmily Lingard is a shining example of this.

“Emmily represented the Hervey Bay district in seven sports and was a Wide Bay representative in four sports. She mentored young children at the surf club and swim club, and also volunteered and worked as a support worker for children with disabilities.

“I urge members of the many community groups, sporting clubs and service organisations

“A nomination is a great way to say thank you to someone who tirelessly serves our community or to celebrate a star in their chosen field.”

Nominations are open now and can be filled in online at www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ australia-day

Nominations close on Friday 24 November 2023.

There are a range of award categories, with nomination information available on the website.

A nominees recognition ceremony will be held at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery on Friday 19 January 2024 with the Australia Day Awards Presentation occurring at the Brolga Theatre on Friday 26 January 2024.

Details of the 2023 Australia Day Award nominees and recipients are also available at www.frasercoast.qld. gov.au/australia-day

Lisa Curry will be appearing at Lines in the Sand along with authors Matthew Condon and J A Henderson. (Supplied)

Fraser Coast Citizen of the Year 2022, Ginger Maryland.

Mayor George Seymour welcomes the sailors . (FCRC)

Funeral for family man killed in attack

JAY FIELDING

A MAN killed following a one-punch attack during a night out in Maryborough will be farewelled at a funeral today.

Nathan McPherson was left alone, lying on the ground at the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets after being assaulted in the early hours of Saturday, August 19, before a passer-by rang police.

The 43-year-old father of six died at the Royal Brisbane Hospital the following day as a result of the brain injury he sustained after being punched when he fell and hit his head on the road.

As well as wife Carina and their two children, Mr McPherson also cared for his father, Jim, who lived with the family, friend Danielle Beer said.

Ms Beer said Mr McPherson had been renovating the family home and had not had a night out for more than two months before his death.

“Our dear friends were

Federal funding for Maryborough Military Aviation Museum

MARYBOROUGH’S rich aviation history has been given a boost thanks to two Federal Government grants, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced recently.

Mr O’Brien visited the Maryborough Military Aviation Museum at the Maryborough Airport to congratulate the Museum on their projects.

program, to install two bronze plaques at the Maryborough Cenotaph.

“The plaques recognise and commemorate the RAAF Station sited at the Airport, and the women of the RAAF and RAN Medical Services and their service between WWII and the Vietnam War”, Mr O’Brien said.

the average Aussie family, both working and doing their best at life, and one careless act from a stranger has gone and turned their world upside down and life will never be the same,” she said.

Ms Beer started a GoFundMe campaign to help Mrs McPherson following her husband’s death. To donate, visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/nathan-mcpherson.

Mr McPherson’s funeral is being held in the Heritage Chapel at Maryborough Crematorium at 3pm today.

A man, 23, has been charged with unlawful striking causing death and has been remanded in custody until his next appearance in court on October 31.

The Maryborough Military Aviation Museum received $20,000 from Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Program to construct a space to store their extensive collection of over 300 items showcasing the airport’s history as a bustling Royal Australian Airforce Air Station where wireless air gunners, navigators, and the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force trained.

“This funding is being used to help preserve and promote the airport’s wartime heritage, and highlight the important role the facility and the service men and women who were stationed there played during World War II,” Mr O’Brien said.

The Aviation Museum also received $880 from the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Veteran Wellbeing Grants

Saluting Their Service funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs supports projects and activities that commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s military personnel in wars, conflicts, and peace operations.

“Maryborough has a proud military history, and the former Coalition Government strongly supported the Military Aviation Museum, the Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial, and the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, to ensure the service, sacrifice and stories of our veterans are commemorated and preserved for future generations,” Mr O’Brien said.

President Jenny Elliot explained that the Maryborough Military Aviation Museum was founded in 2016 with

the aim of developing a precinct to preserve and display the airport’s wartime heritage.

“The Museum will add to, and enhance, the Fraser Coast Military Trail’s range of attractions that encourage visitors to the region,” Mrs Elliot said.

“This funding will allow us to build a space to securely store our collection, which

is currently undergoing restoration in preparation for display once we have the museum complex constructed.”

“Small grants can make a big difference in regional communities, and I am looking forward to seeing the impact this funding has on the development of the Museum,” Mr O’Brien said.

Community survey on the way to letterboxes

FEDERAL Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is inviting all local residents to participate in a big survey being distributed to all households in the Federal electorate of Wide Bay from this weekend.

“Be on the lookout for Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023, it will start appearing in letterboxes in Wide Bay over the next two weeks.” Mr O’Brien said.

“We live in the best part

of Australia, and I want to make it even better.

Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 invites people to express their opinions on the things that are important to them, our region, and our nation’s future.

“This survey gives everyone the opportunity to have their say on a range of local, state, and national issues.

“The questions in Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 canvass opinions on a range of policy

fronts, including taxation, cost of living, jobs and the economy, welfare, transport, community safety, education, border protection and national security, health, seniors, environment, energy, community, and social issues.”

“Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 asks about peoples support for ideas and proposals that sometimes come before the Parliament that would impact on themselves, their local community and our

region,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The survey is another way in which I can ensure that the electorate’s views are heard in the Federal Parliament and communicated to Government.”

“I will use the results of the survey to enhance our region’s place in Queensland and Australia,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The survey will also be available on my website

www.llewobrien.com.au/ survey.”

Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 will be distributed to all residences in the Wide Bay electorate from 4 September, and the online survey will be accessible from this date.

The survey should be returned to Mr O’Brien by folding and sealing the survey so the reply paid details are on the front, and it should be returned by 25 September.

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Federal Member for Wide Bay Mr Llew O’Brien is calling for submissions via the Community Survey. (Supplied)

Federal Member Llew O’Brien has visited the Maryborough Military Aviation Museum with good news. Pictured here with Museum President Jenny Elliot. (MMAM)

November 29, 2023

Applications open for Australia Day 2024 event grants

FRASER Coast community groups and not-for-profit organisations planning events to celebrate Australia Day in 2024 can now apply for Council grants.

Cr James Hansen said grants of up to $2000 were available for local Australia Day events.

“Australia Day is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the diversity of our community and the Australian spirit – our mateship, our sense of community and our resilience,” he said.

“Council’s vision is to build better communities together, and through these grants, we assist local community groups to put on events to celebrate and acknowledge every Australian’s contribution to our contemporary and dynamic nation.

“In recent years, Council grants have supported community groups to run Australia Day events in Poona, Hervey Bay, Burrum Heads, Glenwood, Teebar and Maryborough.

“Council’s Grants team is available to provide general advice to assist local groups develop and

submit applications, which are considered by an assessment panel.”

More information, including program guidelines and examples of eligible projects and activities under the grant programs, are available on Council’s website at www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ grants

Applications for 2024 Australia Day Events grants are open now and close on 2 October 2023.

Cr Hansen also encouraged local residents to nominate for the Fraser Coast 2024 Australia Day Awards.

“The Australia Day Awards are a chance for us to recognise and congratulate the many

people who put so much time and effort into making our community such a fantastic place to live, work and play,” he said.

“If you know someone in the community who has gone above and beyond, then nominate them for a 2024 Fraser Coast Australia Day Award.”

There are 12 different award categories to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations, including sports, arts and culture, STEM, community groups and volunteers.

More details and online nomination forms are available at www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ australia-day

If you would like to nominate a superstar from the community who deserves recognition for their achievements, then this is your chance.

Simply ll in and submit the nomination form at frasercoast.qld.gov.au/awards before October 30, 2023.

Please contact Council’s Community Development Officer on 1300 79 49 29 for any questions or assistance.

New book to memorialise tributes to fallen police officers

QUEENSLAND’S

thoughts, prayers and messages of support following the tragic deaths of Constables Rachel McCrow, Matthew Arnold and local man Alan Dare at Wieambilla last year have been memorialised in a book produced by the Australian Red Cross. Cards, tributes, memories, gifts and more were received from members of the public at locations including police stations around the state following the devastating incident on December 12.

Australian Red Cross volunteers attended many of these locations to provide support following the tragedy and have collated the touching messages into a book shared with the McCrow and Arnold families, as well as the broader Queensland Police Service.

Commissioner Katarina Carroll said the support continues to be warmly received by both the Queensland Police Service and the families of Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow, who are and will continue to be, greatly missed.

“Rachel and Matthew created positive impressions on sworn and unsworn members of the QPS, members of the community, and they touched the lives

of countless individuals and families in ways that cannot be expressed in words alone,”

Commissioner Katarina Carroll said.

“As many would have seen, thousands of flowers, cards, tributes and other items were displayed outside or delivered to police stations right across Queensland.

“The Red Cross electronically recorded, photographed and collated all items left at these sites and preserved them for these beautiful memorial bound and boxed tribute books that include the cards and messages of support received from the community following the tragic event.

“This was not an easy task, many volunteers were also on the ground at Tara and Chinchilla to provide support to those paying their respects at the temporary memorial sites and during the vigil.”

Australian Red Cross State Emergency Service Manager Collin Sivalingum said it was an honour to provide a listening ear and support to those involved in the tragic incident.

“Australian Red Cross staff, members and volunteers collated the tributes left by the public at Queensland Police Service stations across

the state to create the Memorial Book,” Mr Sivalingum said.

“Our hope is that it provides comfort to the families of the fallen officers, communities and QPS personnel.

“Tragedies like this can have far reaching impacts and it’s often the psychosocial first aid delivered by services like Australian Red Cross that play a key role in helping individuals and communities recover following a collective trauma event.”

A number of Australian Red Cross volunteers involved in the project have been recognised with Assistant Commissioner’s Certificates.

The memorial books have been shared with the families, with plans to display them in some Queensland Police Service facilities.

August Treasure Chest winner!

JAY FIELDING

A MARYBOROUGH teenager has died after the four-wheeldrive he was driving crashed into trees at Thinoomba.

Police said the white Nissan Patrol was travelling east on MaryboroughBiggenden Rd at Thinoomba about 6.55pm on Saturday when it left the road and hit trees near the intersection with Geysing Rd.

Locally

(QPS)

The driver and sole occupant, a 17-year-old, died at the scene. Investigations continue

School holiday recycling centre tours

FRASER Coast residents wanting to learn more about what happens to what goes in their yellow recycling bin can sign up for a free tour of the region’s recycling centre during the September school holidays.

Cr David Lee said about 10,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables from the kerbside collection of yellow-lid recycling bins were processed annually at the Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling Centre).

“The tours of the recycling centre will give residents a better understanding of what they can put in their recycling bin and where it ends up,” he said.

“On the tour, residents will learn tips and tricks to make recycling easier at home and help cut contamination.

“Items like glass jars, paper, hard plastics, steel and aluminium cans can go in your yellow recycling bin, whereas clothing, batteries and green waste

can’t, to name just a few examples. Council has an A – Z Recycling Guide on its website with a comprehensive list of what goes where.”

Cr Lee said the upcoming free tours were scheduled for the school holidays to allow both adults and school-aged children to attend.

“Recycling is good for the environment, good for the economy and good for the local community,” he said.

“The top three recycling rules to remember are –never bag it, take the lids off jars and bottles, and rinse your containers.”

The free tours of the Material Recovery Facility in Dundowran will run on 21 and 26 September 2023 from 10am to 11.30am each day.

Bookings for the tours are essential as places are limited, and attendees must wear closed-in shoes with access via stairs.

To book a spot, call Council on 1300 79 49 29. Tea, coffee and a light morning tea will be provided.

To find out more, go to https://www.frasercoast. qld.gov.au/recycling-guide

K’Gari features on newly released $5 coin

JAY FIELDING

AUSTRALIA’S World Heritage wonders including spectacular K’gari (Fraser Island) feature on a new $5 coin released by the Royal Australian Mint.

The Mint has partnered with the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) to produce this coin in recognition of the 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, being held in Australia for the first time.

Designed by the Mint coin designer Tony Dean, the $5 frosted uncirculated coin features images of all 20 Australian World Heritage Properties in intricate detailed relief, framing a fullcolour, central image of

a handprint, fan palm frond and a shell fossil to represent the natural and built icons and Australia’s Indigenous heritage.

Other sites featured on the coin include the Sydney Opera House, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef.

The coin also features The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, designed by British engraver Jody Clark.

It will be available to buy from the Mint’s coin shop and call centre, and authorised dealers, from today.

Shop local for your chance to win!

Over $15,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs!

EACH month, one lucky reader will win a fistful of vouchers from a selection of these great local business.

Every one of these traders has tipped in $100 of vouchers, and at the end of the promotion, one single winner will take home cash, vouchers, and

products to the value of around $10,000.

That’s a total prize pool in excess of $15,000.

Each time you shop at a participating business, send in your entry form along with a copy of your receipt to go into the draw for both the monthly and

will

drawn to win the combined prize pool of cash, vouchers and products. You can enter as many times as you like, but only one entry per receipt.

Each month, a new entry form will be published in The Maryborough Sun which is eligible for that month’s prize draw.

All monthly winners are placed back into the barrel for the grand prize.

Full term & conditions are available on our website.

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Ferret and Kevin are looking for a new start

From THE MARYBOROUGH

ANIMAL REFUGE

FERRET

How cute is this little guy’s smile?

But unbelievably, Ferret was on death row at a Pound in another region and scheduled for euthanasia.

He was rescued just in time by the Maryborough Animal Refuge.

Ferret is a good natured 5-month-old small white Staffy cross who currently weighs only 12.5 kgs.

He is looking for his forever family who can take him on adventures.

He enjoys the company of other dogs and walks well on a lead.

As he is little more than a puppy, he will need some

He loves people, belly rubs and doing zoomies around the yard.

He has not been tested with cats.

Ferret has been desexed, microchipped, Council-registered and vet-checked.

His adoption fee is $450 KEVIN

Kevin is a “failed” working dog.

At only 15 months old, his trainer decided that Kevin’s heart just wasn’t in rounding up sheep or cattle or the general activities of a working dog.

So the trainer surrendered him to the Maryborough Animal Refuge to give him the chance to find love in a home where his other strengths and qualities could be discovered.

and tan kelpie, with the usual energy and intelligence of his breed.

He needs to be kept active and would not suit a small yard.

Kevin is good with men, women, children, other dogs and livestock.

He walks well on a lead, sits and drops on command. He is used to being in a pen when noone was home.

He has not been tested with cats.

This handsome boy would love a family who would give him lots of exercise and mental challenges, and in return, he will be a loyal companion.

Kevin has been desexed, microchipped, Council-registered and vet-checked.

Ferret Kevin

Council considering green bins for Fraser Coast

FRASER Coast Regional Council is considering introducing an additional wheelie bin to collect green and food waste and wants to know what interest there is from residents.

Mayor George Seymour said organic materials such as green waste and food scraps make up about half of what we throw away in our general waste wheelie bin each week.

“Although organic waste is often seen as natural, when it breaks down in our landfill without oxygen it releases methane, a harmful greenhouse gas,” he said.

“Reducing the amount of food and green waste that goes to landfill is good for the environment with the collected organic material used to make composting products that improve soil quality.”

Cr Seymour said Council’s Fraser Coast Waste Strategy aimed to limit the amount of waste going to landfill, with a kerbside green/food waste collection service being one way of achieving that goal.

“Council is starting to explore options, and we want to know if an organics kerbside collection service is something local residents want,” he said.

“A short online survey is open now on Council’s Engagement Hub website at https://frasercoast. engagementhub.com.au/ organics-waste-collection

“The survey seeks general information about what residents currently do with food and green waste and if they would use a third wheelie bin for organic waste.

“We’re also asking residents what size general waste and recycling wheelie bins they would want, and the frequency of services they would want if an organics kerbside collection was introduced.

“While we are starting the planning work and considering options now, we are still in the early stages and any potential organics collection service would be unlikely to start before 2025.

“Council’s new five-year

Corporate Plan outlines our commitment to plan for the future and ensure we have focused service delivery, and that’s exactly what we are doing with this potential new waste collection service for residents.”

The online survey is open until Sunday 24 September 2023.

Local tuckshops benefit from grant

JAY FIELDING

TWO local schools are among 90 across the state set to benefit from playground and tuckshop upgrades.

The upgrades will be funded under the Eat Right, Play Right, Learn Well initiative, which received $29 million in the 2023-24 State Budget.

and Granville state schools would both see upgrades as part of the program.

“For Howard State School, almost $400,000 has been committed to design and construct a new tuckshop,” Mr Saunders said.

The consideration of an organics collection service follows on from Council’s involvement in the Love Food Hate Waste initiative, which provides tips and tricks to help save time and money and prevent food waste. https://www. frasercoast.qld.gov.au/ love-food-hate-waste

Community groups can apply now for grants to host Christmas or New Year’s Eve events, purchase and install festive decorations in our smaller townships, or to plan and host an Australia Day event. For more information go to www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants

Through the program, schools were able to apply for funding to upgrade playgrounds, including to replace soft fall surfacing and install shade covers, and for tuckshops to purchase items such as catering equipment and install stainless steel benches.

Maryborough’s Bruce Saunders said Howard

“This funding will go a long way to ensuring students remain happy and healthy learners.” Education Minister Grace Grace said the program had proved so popular with schools the department was looking at funding options for all remaining eligible applications.

“So, if your school has made an application but hasn’t heard back yet, watch this space.”

CANEGROWERS Mill sales show confidence in our industry

From CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN OWEN MENKENS

THE news that Bundaberg Sugar is up for sale came as a surprise to many within and outside the industry when it was revealed this month.

Not only is Bundaberg Sugar one of Australia’s best-known brand names, the company is also Queensland’s largest cane grower, in addition to being a miller and refiner of sugar.

After more than two decades at the helm, Belgian-based sugar company Finasucre has decided the time is right to put its major Australia asset on the market.

Finasucre’s decision should be seen as a sign of the strength and vitality of Queensland’s sugarcane industry and the international sugar market more generally.

And, if media reports are

correct, it may also be a sign that outside investors are starting to sit up and take serious interest in the emerging opportunities within our industry.

According to the Australian Financial Review, Finasucre received “inbound interest in the assets, understood to have come from those eyeing it as a source of green energy.”

Of course, these are only third hand reports at present and, with such a large market share of Australia’s domestic sugar sales, it’s hard to see Bundaberg Sugar moving away from sugar production any time soon, but options exist for complimentary processing investments.

But the fact that investors are considering the purchase of an asset worth more than half a billion dollars to produce green energy, shows just how rapidly the industry is progressing towards

becoming a powerhouse of the emerging bioeconomy.

News of the sale comes just weeks after the Queensland Government announced it would earmark more than 1000 hectares in Mackay for the development of a biomanufacturing zone adjacent Mackay Sugar’s Racecourse Mill.

The industry, led by CANEGROWERS, Sugar Research Australia, and the Australian Sugar Milling Council, launched the Sugar Plus roadmap in 2021 outlining the industry’s goal of diversifying into sustainable, value-adding products such as biofuels and green energy.

Since then,

CANEGROWERS has been working with government and other industry stakeholders to make the road map a reality.

The interest in Bundaberg Sugar and the state government’s biomanufacturing

announcement, among other developments, are signs that we are making progress.

With next year’s State Election coming into focus, CANEGROWERS will

Fraser Coast

All eyes will be looking to the sky as the Maryborough Aero Club hosts the Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels Aviation spectacular this September at Maryborough Airport.

Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels has become a much-anticipated charity fundraiser on the Fraser Coast annual event calendar. The day will feature a variety of Warbirds, RAAF Aircraft, custom and vintage cars and bikes, historical displays, stationary engines, markets stalls and so much more.

For more information and for regular updates, check out:

Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels

frasercoastwingsandwheels.com.au

All Proceeds go to

be seeking commitments from both sides of politics that they will partner with industry in a truly meaningful way, ensuring we have the resources and leadership necessary to build on these

opportunities.

In this way we can see the industry grow and thrive for the benefit of everyone in the existing sugarcane supply chain and the wider Queensland community.

Sunshine Club unites cultures with humour and honesty

SET IN a 1940s Brisbane dance club and with an underpinning theme of life affirmation, the Sunshine Club revolves around Aboriginal serviceman Frank Doyle, who has come home from war to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home haven’t.

Fuelled by a passion to create a better life, Frank opens Club, a place for black and white to socialise & dance.

It is here Frank dreams of a bright future with white girl next door, Rose.

“Humorous, thoughtprovoking and realistic, The Sunshine Club explores Australia’s sometimes shameful past relations with its Indigenous people by revealing the little-known existence of mixed-race dance clubs that sprung up around the nation post WWII.”

Written & directed by Wesley Enoch, with music by John Rodgers.

Hit productions is proud

to be presenting this important Australian work around the country to metropolitan, regional and remote locations in 2023-2024.

Heralded as signalling “a brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), the original QTC production opened at QPAC in 1999 after a season in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay.

In 2000 it played at the Sydney Opera House for STYC Awards including a 1999 Matilda for Wesley for book, lyrics & direction and for Enoch and Rodgers, a 2000 Deadly Award for excellencetheatrical score.

“I initially wrote this as a way of bringing people together, especially in the reconciliation movement, this notion of black and white dancing together and the stories of our history, especially post World War II.

By gathering as groups & dealing with social issues together.”said Wesley Enoch.

The exciting cast includes five performers from the 2022 QPAC season alongside experienced veterans and up and coming performers including “exciting first

Markets to celebrate Spring!

THE Rotary Maryborough markets will come alive with a Spring Festival Parade on Thursday 21st September.

Everyone is invited to get in the spirit and decorate a springtime hat or umbrella and dress up in your best “springtime” costume.

Categories for prize winning costumes will be:

- The Best Springtime

Hat

- The Best Decorated

Umbrella

- The Best Springtime or - Fancy Dress Costume

- The Best Decorated

Downer EDI.

The Parade will be led by The Maryborough Caledonian Pipe Band.

Everyone is to assemble on the Town Hall Green, then parade along Adelaide Street and return to the Town Hall where the judges will announce the winners.

There will be a pop up of Mansong in the street outside Friendlies around 10.30.

nations artists.”

The Sunshine Club, 21 September, 7.30pm.

Tickets are on sale from The Brolga Theatre.

Stall

- The Best Decorated Shop Window

Some great prizes have been sponsored by

Also joining in the fun will be members of Mary Inc in costume, Rotarians from Maryborough Sunrise Club and the Crier of Renown.

Traditional games will be held in the street after 10.30am.

COMMUNITY & THE ARTS

FOR Kids BY Kids

Hello Maryborough!

My name is Phoebe Lee and I am eleven years old. For Kids By Kids tells kids what’s going on in Maryborough from their point of view.

ON THE weekend, I decided to try out the new pump track in Anzac Park, or Ululah, with my family. I absolutely loved it!

In this article, I can tell you more about this new part of our park that caters to all ages, with tips on how to get started and important information about how the system was built and should be used.

But what is a pump track anyway?

A pump track is a circuit that is made in a loop for you to cycle round on, for as many times as you like.

The idea is that you use the special tarmac used for the track to pump, or

generate speed, instead of pedalling.

The pump track in Anzac Park is designed with a beginner area for you to get started, then an intermediate section for people with more practice, then a set of steep jumps for you when you become more experienced.

It is made for basically any type of wheels, whether it’s a bike, scooter, roller skates, skateboard or even a wheelchair if you are brave!

This means that anybody can use the pump track with practice, you’re not too young or too old with practice.

It does not matter about your age or what brand of bike you use.

Pump tracks are good places to also learn new skills on your bike or scooter.

It’s a relatively safe environment to hone your skills with corners,

What’s on in local arts

with Phoebe Lee MARYBOROUGH SUN SUPER-CUB REPORTER

Maryborough Regional Art Society Gallery

September - Fab 5: Linda Radloff, Helen Strachan, Talia Kruger, Danute Ruzgus and Pam McMillan – opening night, 9 September at 4pm

- Under the Sea members’ competition – presentation awards, 29 September at 10am

Creative Space Print Studio

Wednesdays from 9.30am, Saturdays from 10am, Gatakers

Art Club Term 3

Wednesdays 4pm, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Exhibition at Gatakers Artspace

28 Jul - 10 Sep, Gatakers Artspace

Hanging by a Thread - Mosaics for Afghan women

28 Jul - 10 Sep, Gatakers Creative Space

Pop up exhibition - Urban Sketchers Maryborough

Until 1 October, Gatakers Creative Space

Glorious Gardens

Until 30 November, The Story Bank

Fiona Foley: Janjari

gaining speed, or other tricks like wheelies.

From personal experience, I would recommend starting at the beginners track if you’re a bit nervous, then when you are confident in yourself you can progress up a level to the intermediate one.

Once you get the hang of it, you have a really fun time, even if there are a couple of falls here and there.

Overall, Anzac Park holds a huge number of

Spotlight shines on local artists

THE Hervey Bay Regional Gallery (HBRG) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Regional Spotlight program, aimed at providing a platform for emerging and established artists from the Wide BayBurnett region.

The program will culminate in the annual Regional Spotlight exhibition, celebrating the vibrant artistic community of the region.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor David Lewis, a fervent supporter of local arts and culture, expressed his enthusiasm for this new initiative.

“The Regional Spotlight program is a testament to the incredible talent present in our own backyard,” he said.

“This is a remarkable opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and forge connections within the community.

“The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery continues to be a beacon of cultural expression, and I am proud that we are taking steps to nurture and highlight our local artists.”

The Regional Spotlight exhibition, scheduled from September 21 to November 17 2024, will feature carefully curated works that exemplify the depth

and diversity of artistic practices within the Wide Bay-Burnett region.

Artists at all stages of their careers are invited to submit their expressions of interest, with the aim of sharing their unique perspectives and receiving valuable professional and curatorial development from the experienced HBRG staff.

Acting HBRG Director, Sarah Thomson, shared her excitement about the potential of this program.

“The Regional Spotlight program echoes our commitment to fostering artistic growth and engagement within our community,” she said.

“We are thrilled to provide a platform for artists to not only exhibit their works but also to push the boundaries of their practice.

“This is an opportunity for artists to have their voices heard and their visions celebrated.”

Expressions of Interest are welcomed from artists residing in the Wide Bay-Burnett region, with a focus on works that showcase innovation, experimentation, and creativity.

The selection process, overseen by an internal

panel of art experts, will identify a group of artists whose works will be expertly curated and presented by the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

Artists interested in participating are invited to submit between one and five artworks for consideration.

The final selection of exhibited pieces will be determined by the discerning selection panel, ensuring a showcase that truly represents the artistic excellence of the region.

For further information and submission guidelines, please visit the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery website https://hbrg. ourfrasercoast.com.au/ regional-spotlight

activities for all the family, as well as the pump track, which makes it a great place for parties or gatherings. Here are a few activities available to you in the park:

● The Skate Park

● Playgrounds

● Splashside water park

● Ululah Lagoon

● 5km Fitness Track

● Public Barbecues

So, if you’re bored on the weekend, Ululah is the place to be!

Throughout 2023, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Creative Space Print Studio

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am, Gatakers Creative Space

Roald Dahl’s - The Twits

Fri 8 Sep, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Exhibition Opening | Alan Peebles: Bird Man

Sat 9 Sep, 10.30am, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Kaitlin’s Aerials & Dance Academy 2023 Showcase

Sat 9 Sep, 2pm, Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre

Pottery Workshop: Mini Chimenea

Sat 9 Sep, 10.30am, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Spring Makers’ Market

Sat 9 Sep, 10am, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery

Wine & Cheese Fundraiser - Maryborough Aviation Museum

Sat 9 Sep, 5.30pm, Gatakers Creative Space

Commandos midnight mission

LINDSAY TITMARSH

IMAGINE oneself in this situation.

It is September 1943you are a highly trained Australian commando.

You and your comrade are paddling a ‘folboat’ (a foldup canvas canoe) in an enemy occupied harbour, which is located many thousands of kilometres away from the safety of your homeland.

The only other company you have with you in that little craft is a number of highly explosive limpet mines.

If you are captured by the enemy, the only possible outcome will be torture then death.

You are a member of the elite army group Z Force, and you are conducting operation Jaywick against Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour.

This month marks the 80th anniversary of the daring raid into Singapore Harbour, which resulted in the sinking or damaging of

thousands of tonnes of Japanese shipping.

During the early part of the war, a Japanese fishing vessel the ‘Kofuku Maru’ was sailed to Australia.

A plan was later devised to navigate the renamed ‘Krait’ through hostile waters to a location near to Singapore Harbour.

The aim of the exercise being to destroy Japanese ships anchored in that important location.

Preparations for the raid saw commandoes trained at a secluded location at Refuge Bay on the Hawkesbury River.

In early September 1943, with all preparations completed, the commandoes onboard the Krait, embarked Exmouth, Western Australia.

When nearing their destination, the plan was for them to darken their skin, to appear like Malay fishermen in an Asian boat.

Reaching their destination on September

24th, the Krait was anchored when quite a distance from the harbour.

After nightfall, three teams of commandoes each launched their canoe, loaded their supplies, and paddled off on what must be classed as one of the most daring raids in the history of warfare.

A temporary base in the bush beside the water was used as a stopover location that night.

On the evening of the 26th, all was ready.

Imagine paddling into a harbour bristling with the enemy – it was six men against the lot.

Just to navigate their way into the place in darkness was a feat in itself.

What if a sailor from one of the ships was sitting on deck having a drink when two Aussies paddled silently past –“make sure we do not bump the side of the ship”.

What would the answer

have been if challenged in a foreign language?

Highly explosive limpet mines, which have a magnetic base and a timer which can be set to ‘go off’ at a required time, were attached to selected Japanese vessels.

Numerous ships were sunk or damaged. All commandoes returned safely that night to

ANTIQUES & WHATNOT

their bush base, where they remained until the commotion in the harbour died down.

They returned to their mother ship on October 2nd.

There would have been room for stress also when the start button to give life to the motor on the Krait was hit, as the nearest mechanical

assistance was ‘a long way off’ if it had been needed.

The Krait and her crew arrived safely home on October 19th.

Those were the days when men were MEN.

In the next edition of ‘The Sun’ – The Fraser Coast connection with Z Force.

The innocuous TS Krait was used to transport commandos on their secret mission

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Men gather for September 7th walk

CRAIG WINTER

ONE of the simplest but most effective ways to improve our physical health is walking.

And one of the easiest ways of improving our mental health is...walking!

Men’s Business Maryborough founder Hayden Lyons says that his walking group is going from strength to strength.

“From just a handful of guys on the first walk, to a regular 15 each week, the group is growing.” he said.

“And we’re getting enquiries from other regions about starting up their own.”

Men’s Business is a free and casual group of local men who meet every Thursday at 5,15pm and walk around Ululah Lagoon.

The 5km stretch is an ideal time to have a talk to other men, about whatever you need to, and as

Hayden said, ‘what’s said on the walk, stays on the walk.”

“Men need to get together occasionally to just talk about stuff.” he added.

“Years ago that might have meant a trip to the pub, because that was pretty much the only public place where men gathered exclusively, but that wasn’t always good for you for a range of other reasons of course.”

“Walking is beneficial in so many ways, even if you choose not to engage socially, the physical side makes you feel better anyway.”

There are men’s, women’s and mixed walking groups all over the region, and this week, Hervey Bay’s Men’s Walk & Talk are joining Men’s Business in Maryborough for a combined stroll around the lagoon, followed by a free sausage sizzle put on by the Rotary Club of Maryborough City.

All men are welcome to join in.

The walks are always free, and there is never any obligation to join a group or to attend every week.

Just turn up, and enjoy a social walk with other men.

Men’s Walk & Talk

Every Thursday 5.15pm

Ululah Lagoon, Cheapside Street

Next to the netball courts - look for the flag

BEAUTY SALON

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Walking is great for both physical and mental health. (Getty)

Seatbelt blitz a wakeup call

ONE of the easiest, most important things anyone can do to keep themselves or their children safe on the roads is to wear an appropriate seatbelt or child restraint every trip, no matter how long or short.

Travelling unrestrained is one of the top five contributing factors to lives lost on Queensland’s roads, with 30 per cent of fatalities either wearing a seatbelt incorrectly or not at all.

Last year, Queensland recorded its worst road toll in over a decade, with 297 lives lost. Additionally, more than 7,000 people are seriously injured on our roads each year.

Every life lost and serious injury has a tragic impact on individuals, families and communities across Queensland that continues long after a crash.

Mobile phone and seatbelt cameras are detecting more people wearing seatbelts incorrectly, with almost three-quarters of seatbelt offences detected for people not wearing their seatbelt properly,

and only a quarter detected not wearing a seatbelt at all.

A new campaign highlighting the consequences of not wearing seatbelts properly will run until early November on catch up tv, online, social media, radio and outdoor advertising.

Beyond taking responsibility for our own safety on the roads, we must also ensure children are kept safe.

For this reason, the State Government has developed a new series of video guides to help parents and carers install and use child restraints correctly.

The series comprises 12 guides for different types of restraints from infant carriers to booster seats, as well as how to place your child in their restraint properly.

While child restraint use in Australia is relatively high, research shows many restraints are not attached to the vehicle seat correctly, not adjusted to fit the child

correctly, or simply the incorrect seat type for the size of the child.

Drivers are responsible for themselves and all passengers including children being correctly restrained. Those who break the rules risk a $1161 fine and four demerit points, not to mention death and serious injury.

Transport and Main Roads and Digital Services Minister Mark Bailey said “This year’s Queensland Road Safety Week focuses on what each of us can do to stay safe on the roads. “Last year 297 people lost their lives on Queensland roads – the highest number in a decade.

This year we have already lost far too many people the same way, and countless others with injuries.

“We can all do our part to stay safe while travelling

on our roads, and Queensland Road Safety Week offers a reminder we can all play a part in staying safe and keeping others safe.

“Wearing a seatbelt properly is one of the quickest, easiest and most effective things you can do for your safety whether driving or travelling as a passenger.

“Would you rather spend $1161 on something you’d love or on a fine for not wearing your seatbelt properly? Would you rather wear your seatbelt properly, or risk serious injury in a car crash?

These are the real, and serious consequences highlighted in a new $1.5 million road safety campaign.

“There’s only one way to wear a seatbelt, with the sash part running from over your shoulder across your chest and above your stomach, the buckle low on your hip, and lap part across your pelvis and hips.

“When it comes to children, parents and carers want to do the right thing, and we want to make sure they are empowered to make the best safety decisions.

“This new video series highlights how to correctly and safety fit child restraints for children of all sizes, taking the mystery out of installing and using many of the different child restraints available.

“Drivers should ensure everyone is buckled up correctly before starting every journey. An incorrectly worn seatbelt or child restraint can have serious repercussions in a crash.”

“We want to impress upon people to consider the child’s age and their size.” said Kidsafe Qld CEO, Susan Teerds.

“Consider for example, forward-facing restraints— just because a child is legally old enough to face forward in their restraint, they must meet the minimum height marker before forward facing and are actually safest if kept rear-facing as long as possible or for as long as they still fit their rearfacing restraint.

“The same goes for transitioning to an adult seatbelt when your child turns seven. Just because it is legal, doesn’t mean they are big enough to come out of their child restraint and into an adult seat.

“In fact, children are typically not big enough to use an adult seat and seatbelt until around age 11 or 12, and fit will vary depending on the child’s body geometry and the type of vehicle.

“That’s why we strongly encourage parents to use the 5-step test to determine whether a child is big enough to progress to an adult seat in every vehicle they ride in.

“We want parents to make sure their child is in the right restraint for their size and that they are using it correctly, as these factors can influence the degrees of injury in the event of a crash.”

Fast Facts

Thirteen per cent of Queenslanders admit they wear seatbelts incorrectly (under the arm or sitting on the seatbelt), or not at all.

Fifteen per cent of Queensland drivers have been in a vehicle where passengers are incorrectly restrained.

Information provided by Queensland Health medical practitioners states if you are wearing the belt under your arm

or looped under the arm, you could suffer injuries including fractures to the sternum, ribs, vertebra, skull, face and neck. The lungs, heart, oesophagus, stomach and bowel could also be injured.

Your shoulder could be dislocated or fractured, and you could suffer nerve damage.

Those who hold the belt away from their body with, for example, their wrist, could also suffer the injuries above and sustain major soft tissue trauma.

In 2022, a total of 57,081 seatbelt infringement notices were issued to Queensland drivers.

51,352 of these were captured by mobile phone and seatbelt enforcement cameras, and 5,729 by police officers.

During 2022, 1,524 of the infringement notices issued to drivers in Queensland for restraint related offences involved children aged under 16.

During 2022-23, there were 13 child fatalities, which is 4.7 per cent of fatalities as a result of crashes in Queensland. This is five (27.8 per cent) fewer than the previous year and one (5.8 per cent) fewer than the previous five-year average.

Fines and demerit points apply for not wearing a seatbelt and for incorrectly fastened and adjusted seatbelts (for example a seatbelt worn under the arm).

The penalty for not wearing a seatbelt properly or at all is a $1161 fine and four demerit points.

A driver may be fined for each unrestrained or incorrectly restrained passenger in the vehicle.

Passengers aged 16 years or older may be fined for not wearing a seatbelt as well.

In 2022, a total of 57,081 seatbelt infringement notices were issued to Queensland drivers.

Goodyear wrangles the off-road

GOODYEAR is taking off-road exploration to new heights with the launch of the adventureready Wrangler DuraTrac RT in Australia. Wrangler DuraTrac RT joins the Goodyear range as an evolution of the original Wrangler DuraTrac, an award-winning tyre relied upon by Aussie enthusiasts for its proven performance off the beaten track.

The improved Wrangler DuraTrac RT puts itself clear of the competition once again with a series of considered updates bringing even higher levels of durability and traction while taking nothing away from the original fan-favourite.

“For the last 12 years, feedback from customers and dealers about the original Wrangler DuraTrac has consistently been ‘don’t change anything’,” said Jeremy Hill, Senior Director Sales & Marketing, Goodyear Tyres ANZ. “We love that, but just like our customers, we also like to explore the limits. Our evolved Wrangler DuraTrac RT keeps all the qualities that make

the original so good and pushes even further.”

Benchmarked at Goodyear’s proving ground, the Wrangler DuraTrac RT boasts a +10% improvement in wet handling, a +10% improvement in dry handling and even better off-road performance in mud and sand than the already-accomplished tyre on which it is based.

The Wrangler DuraTrac RT is designed for travellers who typically split their driving 70/30 between off-road/on-road, which also means it won’t feel out of place back on the bitumen. It’s a highly versatile tyre with the ability to cross-over from everyday driving, to the rugged worksite and onto the weekend escape.

Tread: A new, optimised tread pattern with solid tread blocks and more biting edges provides superior grip and traction in mud and other rugged conditions. The bold, attractive appearance clearly showcases the RT’s capability.

Light Truck Construction: More robust construction

and the introduction of Tri-Shield Technology – a thicker, three-ply sidewall, increasing strength for greater resistance to abrasions and cuts from rocks and sharp objects.

Traction: DuraEdge Technology extends deep tread features over the shoulder of the tyre onto the upper sidewall, adding side-biters to enhance traction and delivering greater protection against rocks and extreme off-road hazards, especially when running lower pressures in unpredictable terrain.

Compound: Wrangler DuraTrac RT retains the proven, durable tread compound of the original Duratrac, lauded for its hardwearing characteristics, outstanding traction and resistance to cutting and chipping in extreme conditions. It remains as reliable as ever.

Protection: Built-in rim protection provides a defensive barrier against scratches and wheel damage in rough terrain to keep rims looking their best.

The Wrangler DuraTrac

RT tyre now comes with light truck construction across every size, meaning the carcass is even tougher than before. Wrap-around gum strips improve the bond between the steel belts and the tyre compound creating a greater connection to the tread blocks for even more confidence. The Wrangler DuraTrac RT is ready to explore anywhere.

Detailed changes to the tread pattern bring a major increase in the

number of sipes, which improves traction in wet, muddy and snowy conditions. Blade angle changes on the tread blocks and changes to the angle and depth of tie-bars between tread blocks result in reduced tread squirm and more predictable performance everywhere. Deeper tiebars also serve to further reduce rubber chipping.

“I love taking off to explore the rugged terrain of Australia,” said

“Having the right tyre that lets me go where I please is so important, and that’s exactly what the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT has proven to be. The new Wrangler DuraTrac RT gives me even more of the confidence I want in my tyres. It maximises my vehicle and lets me tackle the remote and off-road places I’m always looking forward to.”

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off-road enthusiast Tim Bates of Tim Bates 4WD Adventures.

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Puzzles

SOLUTIONS ON FISHING PAGE

BRAINTEASERS

1. What is special about these words: job, polish, herb?

2. A man stands on one side of a river, his dog on the other. The man calls his dog, who immediately crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it?

3. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most?

4. What makes this number unique: 8,549,176,320?

5. Arnold Schwarzenegger has a long one. Michael J. Fox has a short one. Madonna does not use hers. Bill Clinton always uses his. The Pope never uses his. What is it?

6. What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

Bushy Tales

Insanity Streak

Fraser Coast Agriculture Show Society Inc. 2023 Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 27th Sept 2023

for 7pm start Maryborough Bowls Club, 506 Kent St RSVP Wed 13th Sept 2023 for catering

for President /Vice President/ Treasurer /(6) Directors close 3.00pm, Tues 12th Sept 2023 Forms are available from the office 84 Gympie Road, Tinana, Maryborough Ph: 0417 343 493,

CARS FOR SALE

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Phone 0431 233 299

CAR REMOVALS

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GRAHAMS

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Sat 9th September 2023 8am – 3pm

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Household items, cookware, kitchen goods, crystal collectables, furniture, lounge, TV unit, camping gear, building supplies, roofing iron, tools, horse gear, feed barrels. 1994 4x4 Ford Courier XL trayback. Everything is make an offer on the day. CASH ONLY.

DOWNSIZING SALE

Maryborough – 184 Walker St

Saturday, September 9, 2023

7am – 1pm

Workshop gear, garden tools, bicycle, exercise bike, chairs, linen, kitchen items, crockery, glassware, home décor items, beautiful bowls & platters, collectables, + lots more! WANT

www.u3amaryborough.org

or Contact Anne 0412 655 129

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A PARTNER FOR LIFE

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FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Come join our Friendship Group Every Thursday at Granville Tavern - 11:00am

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Are you interested in learning hand embroidery?

Maryborough Embroiderers

Meet on a Wednesday Between 1:00 & 3:00pm

In the Uniting Church Hall, Russell Street

All Welcome Contact Lynne 0419 771 716

Maryborough

Monarchs Chess Club

Monday nights in the Den 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Maryborough RSL

(via car park 163-175 Lennox St)

All levels of chess welcome

Phone 0413 387 346 or (07) 4121 6121

Maryborough District Orchid Society Inc.

ORCHID SHOW

St Paul’s Memorial Hall Cnr Adelaide & Ellena Streets, Maryborough

Thu 14th Sept 8.30am – 4pm

Fri 15th Sept 8.30am – 4pm

Sat 16th Sept 8.30am – 1pm

• Entry $2.00 (children free)

• Orchid plants for sale

• Raffle

• Advice from experienced growers

Maryborough Pensioners Association Inc

Free Concert Day

First Thursday of the month 1pm start

Free Afternoon Tea

Market Tombola Sundays at 1:30pm

Bingo – Thursdays Eyes Down 6:30pm

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SPORTS WRITER

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You’ll be helping keep our readers up to date with what’s happening on the fields around our town, and there is scope for more work with us in the future.

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Bowls results

DOON VILLA MEN

Jackpot Pairs : Winners

- W.Raguse, C.White d

B.Madsen, J.McCoombe

17-16. Runners up

- S.Patch, A.Scholl d

J.Chilton, B. Stimpson

32-9.

R.Andersen, N.Weinheimer d

D.Anderson, T.Buckley

24-18. J.Demarco, P.Whittaker d J.Fraser, K.Pieper 24-21.

B.Houston, J.Devenish d

P.Stephensen, A.Hartwig

45-9. G.Gleeson, R.Whittaker d N.Gambie, G.Gambie 25-14.

G.Kemp, J.Gleeson, B.Spilsbury d I.Axelsen,

K.Andersen, K.Paxton

19-15.

Pennant div 2 - Doon Villa vs Burrum Heads at Burrum Heads -

R.Wittaker team 20-17.

J.Devenish team 24-17. Overall 44-34. Two rink wins

Doon Villa.

Jackpot Pairs : Winners - K.Paxton, K.Andersen d N.Gambie, G.Gambie

27-9. Runners up -

R.Andersen, L.Wood d

J.Demarco, P.Whittaker

22-19.

G.Kemp, B.Spilsbury d

S.Patch, A.Scholl 19-

15. J.Fraser, K.Pieper d

B.Madsen, B.Stilson 20-

12. I.Axelsen, T.Buckley

Spring brings the best

catch on the surface larger walk the dog or popping action lures have been known to annoy a jack to the point of no return.

whiting are making for some great fun, the most we’ve seen in years are being landed.

From FREEDOM FISHING SUPPLIES

HELLO springtime!

The Fraser coast has made it through another season change.

I don’t know if fish have calendars, but they have defiantly reacted to the slight change in the weather.

Let’s have a look at this week’s local report.

Following the blue moon last week the water turn and big tides have increased the bait numbers, it’s no wonder anglers are getting a good feed.

The Mary River is very green and salty so has been producing great catches of grunter up 2.5kg

Most are taking prawns, black and silver bream are still around taking chicken or mullet gut plus the threadfin salmon being landed is on the increase.

Flathead are also about in numbers up on the sand flats.

Bream around the mangroves, pelagic’s chasing the bait around in the open water and reef fish stalking their prey off the coffee rock ledges and bommie reefs.

The inshore reefs have been a popular destination, easy enough to be up early and over the reefs for a few hours and to head home with a decent feed.

d G.Kuhn, R.Turnbull

22-15. B.Houston, J.Devenish d G.Gleeson, N.weinheimer 28-21.

Sunday Morning

Rollers : Winners - J.Kemp, B.Houston, J.Devenish d R.Andersen, B.Madsen, B.Stimpson

43-8. Runners up

- T.Buckley, S.Bartley, K.Greenhalgh d

R.McKenna, S.McKenna, G.Birch 32-12. I.Axelsen, C.White, K.Milzewski d

G.kemp, N.Weinheimer, B.Spilsbury 25-10.

K.Turnbull, R.Turnbull, A.Scholl d K.Gitsham, B.Richardson, C.Williams

27-16.K.Paxton, G.Gambie, N.Gambie d P.Stephensen, K.Andersen, A.Hartwig 24-15.

Pennants Doon Villa vs Urangan at Urangan : J.Devenish team 24-17.

R.Whittaker team 20-17.

Overall 44-34. Doon Villa two rink wins.

- C White, scribe

DOON VILLA LADIES

1/30/23 Championship “C”

Grade Singles

L. Atkinson v D. Bates L. Atkinson won on forfeit Champion Pairs

K. Turnbull, K. Selby def

M. Allan, B. Weinheimer

22-16

B. George, L. Hannaford def L. James, S. Jensen

24-12

- L. Hannaford, scribe

MARYBOROUGH LADIES

Fri 11/8 Social

B Cochrane, C Murdoch, M Scott def S Natoli, N Andreasen, A Blazely

17-12

H Nation, P Matsen, B Wakelin, P Howard def N McDonald, C Johnston, S Stark, M Anderson 16-8

Wed 16/8 - Social

S Natoli, B Cochrane, M Scott def E Reid, B Wakelin, P Howard 23-11

N McDonald, L Frivaldo, A Blazely def N Andreasen, P Matsen 19-12

Fri 18/8 - Social

N McDonald, M McDonald, P Matsen def

B Cochrane, M McDonald, A Dodd 22-11

H Nation, M Anderson def N Andreasen, P Howard 21-1

Wed 23/8 - Social

B Wakelin, L Handley def

N Andreasen, B Cochrane 20-10

S Natoli, M Scott def A Blazely, P Howard 18-13 M McDonald, C Murdoch, P Matsen def L Bassett/ Mike McDonald, S Stark, A Dodd 17-11 - S. Wells, scribe

We’re only six days into spring and yet the variety of fish species have changed; along with the warmer days come the mighty mangrove jack.

Best off targeting this hard fighting fish around dense snags and structure with small livies or flesh strips for bait or alternatively 70 - 100mm suspending or shallow diving rusty/goldy type lures.

But in saying all that, they are also a lot of fun to

Best catches have been from soaking a herring or prawn however the soft vibes are still a great option for our lure lovers.

Patience is a virtue whilst targeting these fish, they have been known to play with their food.

The Great Sandy Strait has held strong as the most popular location to collect a wide variety of fish.

Elbow slapping summer

THIS WEEK'S BRAG BOARD

Fig Tree Ledge, Gary’s Anchorage, Sammies and Moon have all been fishing well for blackall, cod, grassy sweetlip and the odd bluey.

Another positive to springtime is within the fresh water, the mighty Australian bass have been firing up after the closed season.

They will take a variety of lure displays from bladed hards and rattlers to spinner baits and feathered lures.

First up is Grant (who has the best stories ever) with a nice blackall. Well done mate. Benjamin got into the summer whiting; a couple of elbow slappers there. Graeme landed this gorgeous bluey and Jack had a great trip landing this cod.