Mary Valley Voice May 11, 2016 Vol 26 #05

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DISCOVER THE BEAUTY

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ur fundamental task in life is to find beauty and happiness. Everything else is secondary.”

This philosophical outlook guides Marcel Desbiens’ approach to his work. The renowned French-Canadian Master Artist and long-time resident of Brisbane enchants with his exquisite oil paintings capturing the true essence of beauty. Each work is reminiscent of the natural world, yet reaching far beyond reality making us receptive to those rare moments when the mind is rendered ‘speechless’.

With great skill and patience, Marcel applies multiple layers of quality oils to achieve the depths and subtle hues that characterise his style.

His recurring subjects are the realistically rendered flowers, yet, their treatment and composition create an abstract impression.

“It is a great pleasure to welcome this accomplished artist to our stable”, says Kaye Cathro, Director of Lasting Impressions Gallery in Kenilworth. “I am confident his introduction here will interest genuine collectors and win him many followers from the Sunshine Coast and in the Hinterland.”

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THE MONTH THAT WAS

nd you thought you caught a large carpet snake. A huge python found by workers on a construction site in Malaysia could be the longest snake ever caught. It was 8m (26ft) in length and weighed 250kg (551lbs). It took about half an hour to capture the snake. The Guinness Book of World Records says the current record holder is Medusa, a 7.3m (24ft) reticulated python which lives in Missouri in the United States.

Bee-lieve it or not. Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed her latest unusual beauty regime: letting herself be stung by bees. The treatment – apitherapy – had been used for thousands of years but had fallen out of fashion in recent times. It is used to “get rid of inflammation and scarring” and is reported as being pretty incredible if you research it. But it is painful.* It involves angering the bees so that they sting a person on the affected area of the body. Any benefits have not been scientifically proven but it has been used to treat arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

New airport terminal – for animals. It will have a swimming pool, flat screen TVs, departure lounges and spas. But this isn’t an airport terminal for humans, it’s for travelling pets.

New York’s JFK Airport will open “The Ark” early next year to accommodate the 70,000 pets and livestock that come through the airport each year. The building is set to cost A$65 million and will have facilities for 186 cattle, 76 horses and up to 200 dogs and cats with a dedicated centre for dogs and cats named “Paradise 4 Paws”, with a boneshaped splash pool, grooming service, jungle gym for cats, pet massage therapy, obedience training and pet suites with a flat-screen TV option. Webcams will also be installed in the suites so owners can keep an eye on their beloved pet.

It is expected to cost around A$135 a night. For horses there will be individually climate controlled stalls with bedding and natural light and for cattle there will be a pen with bends and turns suited to their single-file formation. *“When a honey bee stings a person, it cannot pull the barbed stinger back out. It leaves behind not only the stinger, but also part of its abdomen and digestive tract, plus muscles and nerves. This massive abdominal rupture kills the honey bee. Honey bees are the only species of bees to die after stinging.” [Wikipedia] Information on what bees and ‘stingers’ do and don’t, is found at http://insects.about.com/od/StingingBitingInsects/f/Do-Bees-DieAfter-They-Sting-You.htm

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KENILWORTH POLICE NEWS

am Pierre SENEKAL, the newly appointed Officer in Charge of the Kenilworth Police Division.

My sincere thanks to everyone in the community for the friendly country welcome.

I am originally from South Africa and grew up in small farming community in the Eastern Cape, then emigrated to Australia 10 years ago.

I have lived in Queensland my whole Australian life and consider myself a “Fair dinkum dinky-di Aussie”.

Police Matters: In general Kenilworth’s crime statistics are very low.

As Police we always strive to stop all crime and ideally have this number at zero.

These crime statistics can be found on the website: www.mypolice.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast Any issues you wish to discuss, feel free to contact me via email at senekal.pierreg@police.qld.gov.au

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KENILWORTH INFORMATION CENTRE

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he Information Centre has had another busy and eventful year promoting Kenilworth District and businesses, Hinterland and Sunshine Coast in general.

We have been successful in our grant applications; Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) and Sunshine Coast Community Partnership Funding Program (CPFP).

With the FRRR funding we purchased several much needed items and the CPFP funding to assist with the operational costs for the Centre, for which we are very grateful – again, many thanks to Sunshine Coast Council.

We have welcomed four new volunteers, Anne, Gayle, Jan and Andrea. Jan and Andrea are part of the admin crew.

Thanks to all the volunteers for being part of our info centre team and in keeping the Centre open seven days, it’s been a struggle on occasions but we get there!

Visitor Statistics January - December 2015 15,016

Total number of visitors:

Queensland within 50 kms:

Queensland outside 50 kms:

Interstate:

1,385

Overseas visitors:

861

2,343 10,427

Pat Yates Kenilworth Information Centre Coordinator

KENILWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM

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enilworth Chamber of Commerce AGM unfortunately had to be rescheduled to Thursday, 9 June 2016.

The following will be available from the Information Centre and online at www.kenilworthchamber.org.au

• Management Committee Nomination Form • Proxy Form and • Membership Nomination Form. ........................................................................................................

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KE NILWORTH ________________________ WHO WAS HENRY FRITZ – KENILWORTH’S FIRST BUTCHER?

In June of 1925 Mr Fritz was the Hon Secretary of the Kenilworth Town Hall in an advertisement for the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball to be held on Friday 3 July, 1925.

In July of the same year it was noted in ‘Kenilworth News’ that Mr Fritz intended opening a butcher shop. The same article referred to the yards for the abattoir having been completed.

At the Official Opening of the Kenilworth Provisional School in 1926, Mr H.F. Walker, M.L.A. paid tribute to the fine community spirit exhibited by Mr H. Fritz Jnr and Mr C. Cole in donating the three acres of land for the school site.

(Nambour Chronicle, 15 October, 1926, page 7).

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nformation on the third businessman to open his doors to the public in Kenilworth is somewhat scarce. So far research has provided the following information:The first butcher in Kenilworth, Henry Fritz Jnr, was the third of four sons of Mr and Mrs Henry Fritz Snr who were early residents of the Yahoo Creek settlement (now Gheerulla).

Henry Fritz Junior purchased Lots 3 and 16 at the auction of the Kenilworth township land in September 1921. (Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 7 September, 1921).

In the Nambour Chronicle of 22 February, 1924 (page 2), H. Fritz Jnr is the signature to the advertisement calling for tenders for the erection of a hall at Kenilworth.

In March of 1925 (Nambour Chronicle, 6.3.1925 page 2) Mr Fritz sold his bullock team; a wagon, some cattle and horses, were auctioned by Wilkinson and Murtagh of Nambour.

It was reported in the following week’s newspaper that the working bullocks brought £16-£25 per couple, the wagon brought £52/10/- and the yokes and gear were sold separately. Possibly sold to help finance his next venture?

It appears that Henry Fritz Jnr continued the example set by his parents in becoming involved in his community.

In 1928 disaster struck – the Nambour Chronicle reported (17 August, page 9) that Mr. H. Fritz had his butcher shop and refreshment rooms completely destroyed by fire.

No reports can be found of the re-opening of the business.

Just when Henry Fritz Jnr sold his business and moved from Kenilworth is unknown but the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser published on 23 February, 1934 reported in the ‘Kenilworth News’ on page 6 that Mr G.H. Rackemann, local butcher, has installed an up-to-date freezing plant and has had the shop renovated.

There are some gaps in information held on Kenilworth’s first butcher.

If anyone knows or can help with some of these missing details – please send your information to the Kenilworth Historical Assn PO Box 166, Kenilworth, Q 4574 or via email to – kenilworthmuseum@gmail.com Lenore Meldrum President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

KENILWORTH MUSEUM CELEBRATES ‘HERITAGE DISCOVERY’ WEEKEND

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isitors were alerted to the Kenilworth Museum’s presence by a banner painted by local artist Veronika Spicer on the corner of Philip Street.

The Museum was supported by the businesses of Kenilworth during the “What is Missing?” promotion for the Heritage Discovery Weekend by the wearing of special aprons asking the question “What is Missing?”.

The promotion was very successful with 60+ visitors visiting the Museum on 1 May 2016.

Thankyou to all the businesses who wore the apron, your support is greatly appreciated.

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AN INVITATION – COME AND SEE !

re you interested in exploring the concept of spirituality as it applies to everyday living? (No! Not spiritualism!

That’s something quite different!)

A series of discussions based on the book, “Come and See – Spirituality for Everyday Living” by Kevin Treston, a leading teacher in this field, will be held at St John Bosco’s Church, Kenilworth, beginning on Thursday 19 May, 2016 at 10.30am.

Sessions, each lasting about an hour, will be held on a monthly basis.

It would be an advantage for participants to have a copy of Dr Treston’s book in order to have an idea of the topics to be discussed.

Books can be ordered by phoning Shirley on 5446 0171 (cost $12.50, payment on receipt of book).

There are no other charges. We’ll even offer you morning tea. No need to RSVP. Just turn up on the day.

Enquiries ‘phone 5446 0171.

BIG THANKS DELANY AND STEVE!

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n my thank you article to the community (in #04 MVV 13 April), I neglected to mention “a thank you” to Delany Hoyes for assisting Shirley Moreland in the Easter Hat Parade judging.

Thanks Delany and hope you will be available for 2017 Food Fest.

A big thank you also to Steve Conroy at the Kenilworth Hotel for his generous support of the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine & Food Fest.

The committee encourages community involvement and really appreciate any support, in kind or other, that comes our way.

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KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE

nce again it has been quite a busy month for our Responders; we had in total 37 call outs for assistance.

There has been at least one 000 call out for each day for reasons varying from ongoing health problems to sudden illness and major trauma including motor vehicle/cycle crashes.

Quite often Responders are faced with motorbike accidents in the forest where more often than not simply finding the patient is difficult.

Thankfully QAS recently went live with a new digital radio network which includes GPS tracking and we are hopeful this technology will greatly assist us in locating patients in these remote areas.

Once again we had fantastic attendance at the Anzac Day ceremony and it was great to see such a wonderful community spirit. I would like to say a special thank you to Alan and Jean Beausang for their kind donation of a floral tribute.

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Cover Story COVER STORY MARY VALLEY ______________________ MARY VALLEY IN THE WORLD SPOTLIGHT

MITCHELL CREEK ROCK ‘N BLUES FEST FLAMES UP

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e’re turning up the heat! Three Spring days and nights of music equals one big rock ‘n blues show to burn for!

MCRNBF is an Australian premier music festival hosted on a private 100 acre Upper Kandanga property in the Noosa Hinterland and beautiful Mary Valley; part of Queensland’s amazing Sunshine Coast region from 16 to 19 September.

Escape to the bushland for an adventure-filled weekend of rock, blues and roots music. Enjoy free camping, and two alternating stages offering you non-stop music, so you never have to miss a band or artist.

Limited tickets available and selling fast. Don’t think twice, rattle up your party passes and lock in this weekend out!

This year at Mitchell Creek, it’s the ladies turning up the heat.

Keep reading to find out more about some of this year’s killer female line-up, including the stunning international artist Ana Popovic with her electric blues and powerful vocals.

“Popovic’s songs reach new levels when performed onstage – she’s a must see.” – Blues Review “An electrifying display of power, beauty and soul from a true fender bender.” – Milton Carrero “Exciting and precise in her guitar licks, warm and wild with her voice, and simply fun to watch.” – Meghan Roos Blues lovers are in for a feast as they marvel at an electrifying display of power, beauty and soul. Ana Popovic has it all; a triple threat! She is an excellent singer, guitarist, and songwriter. With seven releases (five CDs, two DVDs) under her curvaceous belt, Ana Popovic has become very much an in-demand concert act.

Then there’s the Stonefield band of wild women with their infectious psych-rock.

“Bringing blues licks and high-heeled kicks, the audience are in awe once the Findlay sisters enter the fray.” – The Music These lovely ladies from Stonefield will be turning up the temperature and definitely a show not to be missed.

Check out the artist profiles and line-up online for yourself.

Note there’s Kate Lush, Liza Ohlback along with Ali Penny & The Money Makers and many others to see live in the bush, surrounded by friends, superb food vans, cool stalls plus a bar to catch you when your BYO runs out. Secure tickets now, don’t miss hearing this stellar 2016 rock ‘n blues onceoff line-up! Tickets limited to first 3000 past the gate. www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au

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he Mary Valley will be back in the world spotlight when the International Rally of Queensland returns to Imbil next month.

The rally on 17-19 June, 2016 will again host the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship plus rounds of the Australian and Queensland championships, bringing some of the fastest drivers and cars on dirt to local forestry roads.

The Mary Valley Showgrounds at Imbil will again host the Globe Roamer Service Park, where the full field of cars will be based for the weekend and available several times each day for spectators to see at no charge. As usual, the show society will provide hearty country catering.

Competitive stages will be mostly the same as past years and organisers will provide safe viewing points on both days at Derrier (corner of Derrier and Arucaria Roads) and Caseys Gully Road. Adult ticket prices for these locations will be $30 a day, unchanged from 2015.

On Saturday night, the local community will again host the Imbil Street Party, an opportunity for locals and visiting crews and officials staying in the showgrounds and other venues to get together and enjoy some food and hospitality.

The podium finish, where winners will be presented with their trophies, will be staged in the showgrounds on Sunday afternoon.

IROQ brings not only a large number of visitors to the Mary Valley, but also unmatched international media exposure.

Championship-winning team MRF Skoda flies in several journalists from India’s biggest-circulating newspapers and the dedicated APRC television coverage goes to an audience of more than 50 million around the world.

The championship itself will be red-hot when it arrives in Queensland, with India’s Gaurav Gill leading the points standings but closely pursued by Fabian Kreim of Germany, NZ star Mike Young and a host of top Aussies in some of the most exciting cars seen in the Valley in years. See you there!

Programme details + tickets www.rallyqueensland.com.au

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n reference to page 6, MVV #05 11 May 2016 PRINT ISSUE this is a MCRNBF update... “Everyone who has attended Mitchell Creek Rock ’n Blues Festival in the past have been treated with great talent - some they have never heard of, but are blown away with the surprise of experiencing amazing performances by up and coming acts.

It comes with regret and rejoice to inform you Tash Sultana is unable to perform at Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n Blues Fest 2106 because what has happened in this past month is unprecedented with Tash ‘blowing up’ overseas.

She has been signed by a label and new management team in Europe, who have invited her to perform on Netherlands TV to 1.5 million, Live 3FM radio to over 1 million plus a series of sold-out showcases that she simply could not say no to.

We wish to congratulate Tash on her success and all the best in the future (so maybe we will see her at Mitchell Creek Rock ‘n Blues Fest 2017) … Go Tash!!!”

Jimmy Budgen, Director

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he 2016 Kenilworth Chook Chase weekend is being held 30 to 31 July, 2016. On the Saturday night it is tradition to replay footage of the days ride. Unfortunately our usual tech-savvy volunteers are unable to help this year.

Ideally we would like someone to edit footage throughout Saturday afternoon and align several video clips into one segment.

At the very least we NEED someone who can provide and set up a data projector, sound management and run raw footage through their laptop. The presentation usually starts around 7.00pm.

If you are free on 30 July, technology savvy and prepared to volunteer for your community, please ph Tracey 5439 9392 (strictly after hours).

Your input would be helping the Kenilworth Hall, Kenilworth Pool, Kenilworth First Response, Kenilworth SES, Kenilworth P&C and The Mary Valley Voice.

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Black Camero above, one of the custom classics from Kenilworth Hotel’s annual April car show. Pic Justin Bucciarelli 0409 728 366 Pee Wee Princess pictured below, pic by Jodie Diefenbach taken at 2015 Kenilworth Chook Chase. Related article pg 6 Right, one of the skilled riders from 2015 ‘Chookie’ weekend, (photographer not known.)

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Top right, Traveston protestors with Peter Beattie’s memorable quote.

Pic by Arkin Mackay Above, Goomong water offtake takes water from the Mary upstream of Gympie for use in Noosa. Pic Ian Mackay, see pg 12

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Sue Brischke of Hinterland Bush Links, Marilyn Connell and Dr Henry Brinks checking the fyke net, Moy Pocket. Story pg 13

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The Community Partnership Funding Program provides annual funding towards operational expenses to not-for-profit groups that deliver key services and facilities to the Sunshine Coast community.

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Categories: • Community Facilities • Community Development • Community Safety • Cultural Heritage • Economic Development.

The Environment Levy Partnership application is a three stage process:

Contact a grants officer to see if your organisation is a potential partner: 07 5420 8616 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Contact a grants officer for more information or assistance: 07 5420 8616 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Visit council’s website for guidelines and to submit an online expression of interest.

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COME SEE GOOD SHEPHERD IN ACTION ON OPEN DAY

ood Shepherd Lutheran College will be holding its annual College Open Day on Tuesday 24 May with two convenient sessions – 9.00am to 10.30am and 3.30pm – 5.00pm.

The Open Day is an opportunity for the College to showcase its facilities as well as its educational and extracurricular activities “in action” to visitors in a relaxed group environment.

Good Shepherd is a co-educational Prep – Year 12 College providing quality, Christian education to families around the Noosa, Coolum, hinterland districts and northern Sunshine Coast region – all serviced by the College’s own fleet of buses.

The College has a commitment to Christian values which focuses on pastoral care and looking after the needs of its students.

Well established, Good Shepherd has been providing quality education for 30 years and is located in an environmentally friendly bushland setting. The College facilities are second to none, featuring a new state-of-the-art library, pool, indoor gymnasium, performing arts theatrette and dedicated art centre.

Good Shepherd has earned a reputation for retaining qualified, professional teaching and supporting staff who provide a very caring and nurturing environment.

Partnered with Good Shepherd’s excellent record of academic success, this enables students to achieve to their potential. For example, Good Shepherd’s NAPLAN testing results are consistently at or above national averages.

Secondary results are also impressive with the College pleased to report that 93% of students graduating in 2015 achieved an OP 1-15.

Good Shepherd students in Junior (Prep – 5) also benefit from the school’s implementation of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programmes.

This programme aims to develop enquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Most importantly, learning of subjects is connected to the real world and critical and reflective thinking is encouraged.

The College also offers an all-inclusive fee structure; Year 6-12 Laptop Programme; renowned outdoor education programs; student extra-curricular activities in sports, music and drama as well as an Outside of School Hours Care Program and Little Lambs Early Learning Centre with Qd Government Certified Kindy Programme.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College – providing an education that supports, challenges and inspires children!

If you would like to register for the Open Day, or need more information, please contact the College Registrar on 07 5455 8600.

Email gslc@gslc.qld.edu.au • www.gslc.qld.edu.au

What's in the Spotlight Library and Information Week For fabulous nds and discoveries visit a nearby Sunshine Coast library during Library and Information Week, May 23 – 28. Enjoy live music, delve into databases and catalogues with the help of friendly staff or join Hugh MacKay at the Author Talk. There’s a special story time for kids too. Visit Council’s library website for details.

Apply for a RADF grant If you’re a local artist or work in creative arts, apply now for a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grant. The RADF program supports the development of emerging and professional artists and creative arts workers. Visit Council’s website for details or to apply or contact the RADF Liaison Ofcer on 5420 8616.

Join the conversation If your heritage enriches the Sunshine Coast’s multicultural diversity you’re invited to join the Multicultural Conversations program. It’s a Coastwide conversation where people from different backgrounds and ethnicities can exchange information and discover our cultural diversity. To nd out more visit Council’s website.

Animals, art & the environment If you’re passionate about animals, art and the environment, head to Caloundra Regional Gallery for a thought-provoking exhibition that challenges our feelings about the treatment of animals. Animal FanFair: Humans – Animals – Environment is on display until May 22 and features works by 10 Australian artists.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 19 May, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRAVESTON DAM

uesday, 26 April 2016, marked the tenth anniversary of then-Premier Peter Beattie’s announcement of Traveston Crossing Dam. Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee chairman Ian Mackay reflects not only on that announcement but also on an earlier 1990s dam plan.

“Just over ten years ago, Peter Beattie took Gympie Mayor Mick Venardos up in a helicopter and unveiled plans for a huge dam on the Mary River at Traveston Crossing, upstream of Gympie.

It’s also nearly twenty-five years since the State government initiated a lengthy investigation into possible dam sites to provide water for a growing Sunshine Coast.

Neither resulted in a dam being built and it’s timely to see just how we’ve managed in the years since, as construction of a dam was touted as absolutely imperative in both instances.

In 1991, the Baroon Pocket Dam on Obi Obi creek was just two years old, yet in October that year, Maroochy Shire Council Chairman Fred Murray told the Sunshine Coast Daily that “a new dam must open by the year 2000 when massive population growth would overwhelm the region’s major supplier Baroon Pocket Dam.” With the benefit of hindsight you have to ask how Fred Murray got it so wrong and equally how the desperation at the drought that motivated Peter Beattie’s announcement would seem to have evaporated.

In 1991, there were no water meters installed on the Sunshine Coast and a later mayor, Bob King, went on the record as being opposed to their introduction saying that he preferred the existing system of paying a set water rate regardless of the amount used. Nor were there dual flush toilets or greywater re-use systems and rainwater tanks were generally only found in more rural areas although the hinterland township of Mapleton managed quite well on tanks.

Fred Murray’s pessimism as to the adequacy of existing dams was based on the amount being consumed; for the 1991 study it was accepted as 530 litres per person per day, a figure that incensed hinterland dwellers with rainwater tanks.

At that consumption rate, a 5000 gallon (22000L) rainwater tank would serve a family of four for less than a fortnight.

The introduction of the Waterwise program which tackled what was becoming known as “demand management”, as well as the introduction of water meters and a changed pricing structure started the downward turn in water consumption figures.

By the time Traveston Dam was on the agenda, planners were talking of consumption of 350 litres per person per day with an aim to lower this even further, to around 270 litres, although a government employee told a dam protest meeting that to take it any lower “would be political suicide”.

Why all the emphasis on a consumption figure? It’s the one figure on which all projections of need for a dam are based.

You don’t need to be Einstein to realise that if people used half as much water on a per capita basis, existing water storages would go twice as far.

At the height of the Traveston Dam campaign, Brisbane had reduced its consumption rate to almost 150 litres per person per day and letters to The Courier Mail at the time suggested that was not a hardship.

When Peter Beattie announced Traveston Dam, it was against a backdrop of drying dams across the nation. The peculiar logic of responding to a string of failed dams by announcing the construction of another one wasn’t lost on protestors. Dams don’t come filled with water. It was like finding your wallet empty and deciding the obvious solution is to find a bigger wallet.

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Two dams were announced, Traveston on the Mary, and Wyaralong Dam on Teviot Brook near Beaudesert. Wyaralong was opened in mid-2011 but by late 2012, the dam, although filled, still had not been connected to the water grid because its water was so mineralized it would have been cheaper to produce desalinated water than to treat it. The Wyaralong water treatment plant is expected to cost A$235 million to construct, almost as much as the dam itself.

If the choice of the Wyaralong site with its potential for mineralized water was a poor one, the Traveston choice was probably worse.

The earlier dam site study, eventually released in December 1994, dismissed the Traveston site in a mere paragraph as “considered unsuitable because of high capital cost, inundation of prime agricultural land and displacement of rural population”.

Had they examined the site in more detail it could have added the shallow nature of any dam on the site, leading to high evaporation rates but all that would be aired amply during the three and a half years of energetic opposition by a galvanised community with wide support.

But in the end it was none of these deterrents that shifted Traveston Crossing Dam from being a “controversial” proposal to being “now defunct”. It was Federal legislation, the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) that promised some protection for threatened species of which the Mary had some outstanding examples.

It’s unclear whether Peter Beattie was aware of this legislation when he announced in mid-2006, that “the bulldozers would be rolling by Christmas” but the strategy of buying up properties before gaining federal approval has all the hallmarks of a pressure tactic to force a Federal green light.

There’s some irony that the dam was announced just after Anzac Day and canned by Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett on Remembrance Day, three and a half years later. Those involved say it brought a totally different meaning to ‘fighting for your country’.

Those in the Mary Valley will never forget Remembrance Day 2009. That simplest of words, “no” unleashed torrents of jubilation but mostly relief. Each November the Mary Valley comes together with the Mary River Festival in Kandanga to celebrate both the announcement and the reprieve it gave for their river and community.

And now, despite Fred Murray’s predictions almost 25 years ago, Baroon Pocket Dam not only continues to manage to supply the expanding Sunshine Coast, but its connection to the water grid through the northern pipeline interconnector, has been supplying water to northern parts of Brisbane as well.

As well as this, the pumping station at Goomong supplies Mary River water to Noosa whenever Lake Macdonald (on Six Mile Creek, also a Mary tributary) drops a little. (Photo page 9) Ten years ago Peter Beattie underestimated the resolve of the people of the Mary Valley. He, along with many planners, was also way off the mark when it came to people’s preparedness to use less water. (See top R photo page 9) Thank goodness it is such a very different landscape from even 1991. Through challenging assumptions, changing some technologies and simple financial inducement, we have made existing water go a lot further.

And when you think of the high costs, both in dollars and social and environmental upheaval, of building new dams and treatment works, reducing per capita demand for water simply makes the best sense.“ References: Sunshine Coast Daily article “$100m dam to quench coast’s thirst” Monday October 7 1991 DPI Report “An Appraisal Study of Water Supply options for the Sunshine Coast and the Mary River Valley” December 1994.

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TURTLE TALES

hat better way to spend the tenth anniversary of the Traveston Dam announcement than in the river looking for turtles?

Tiaro-based turtle researcher Marilyn Connell with the assistance of Dr Henry Brink and volunteers spent the week at five locations around Kenilworth catching and measuring Mary River turtles before they were tagged and released.

The turtle (Elusor macrurus) was only recognised as a unique species in 1990 and its distribution is limited to the Mary River.

As well as breathing through its nostrils, it has achieved some notoriety due to its cloacal respiration, its ability to extract oxygen through gills near its anus.

This feature, apart from landing it the epithet of “bum breather” allows turtles to stay underwater for log periods of time, researchers indicating perhaps up to two days.

The actual number of Mary River turtles in not known nor is the extent of its distribution through the river and tributaries.

This was the third of Marilyn’s visits to the kaemnilworth reach where she netted in five different locations.

In total this time she caught seven Mary River turtles as well as a number of other species. For the first time she caught juveniles, small Krefft’s turtles from last year’s hatching.

Marilyn noted that the number of Mary River turtles was less than previously, with speculation that the large amount of waterweeds at present may have meant the turtles have less need to move downstream and thus are less likely to encounter the fyke net. (Related photos page 9)

SAN TAEKWONDO ADULTS GETTING INTO THE FUN

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welve players from San Taekwondo competed last weekend at the Russel MacArthur Invitational Tournament. The team included three fighters making their debut and managed to win a total of five divisions.

Local mums Jodi Chapman and LJ Newman both had their first ever fight and set their path towards the Pan Pacific Masters Games in November this year.

They both drew tough opponents with Jodi fighting a much more experienced player and LJ giving away 10kgs. Jodi landed a good head kick and survived a knock down and standing 8 count but eventually lost on points. LJ overcame a painful foot injury to finish the fight with a narrow loss.

Jodi’s husband Luke Chapman came back to sparring after almost a 20 year break, losing by only a few points to an experienced black belt.

12 year old blue belt Mitchel Bond also had a tough first fight against a 15 year old. He put on an outstanding and entertaining display, knocking his opponent down several times before losing on points. Mitch then had a second fight with an opponent closer to his size which he won well.

Emma Hall won her first fight and started strong in the final, building a good lead but had to withdraw due to injury and take the silver medal.

Harley Treverton, Brodie Treverton, Joey Mortimer, Joshua Collins and Keil Bickle all stepped into the ring for the second time. Red Belt Harley narrowly lost to a black belt. Brodie fought well but lost on points, Joey beat an opponent from Coolum in the semi and had to fight hard in the final making a comeback in the last round to take the gold.

Josh fought in two divisions with convincing wins in both to pick up two gold medals.

Keil fought the current national champion and showed much improvement from last time picking up several points and making the fight go the distance.

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Cameron Taylor won two fights, both with scores of 20-0 to pick up a gold and Kasia Bartnikowska fought up two divisions against an experienced opponent with a huge reach and weight advantage showing much skill but only losing by a few points.

Luke said he was super impressed with the warrior sprit shown by the team. The spirit of support was definitely a highlight of the comp.

The team now is training hard for what will be the biggest comp of the year the Gold Coast open where 500 fighters will come from every state in Australia and New Zealand.

‘DEMENTIA AND BACK – JOHN’S JOURNEY’

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10 AM ON SUNDAY, 19 JUNE, 2016 FREE ‘TALK’ BY GWEN AT IMBIL R.S.L. HALL

oin Gwen as she tells her story about her husband John and his diagnosis with dementia, their journey to the paleo lifestyle and how a change in diet has brought him back from dementia.

John will be there to answer questions and to have a chat.

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LITTLE YABBA BUSHCARE GROUP

ittle Yabba Bushcare group meets first Friday of every month at Cambroon 8am-11am, see you there.

For more information on working bees, contact Hinterland Bush Links and visit http://barunglandcare.org.au/

KENILWORTH PONY CLUB

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ur members have travelled far and wide recently. Rachael Law and Caeli Hinkler attended the Dressage and Combined Training hosted by Tewantin Noosa Pony Club on 9 and 10 April while sisters Jodi and Alice Gillis travelled to Samford for their ODE [One Day Event] on 16 and 17 April, 2016.

Caeli competed well to place 4th overall in the unofficial dressage and came third overall in the unofficial combined training.

Rachael rode well in her dressage tests and has now achieved the four qualifiers required if she chooses to compete at the State Championships in Maryborough. A fall during the jumping phase saw an elimination for combined training. Jodi and Alice enjoyed their event. Well done girls.

If you are interested in what pony club has to offer please contact the club either via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KenilworthPC/ or email kenilworth@pcaq.asn.au.

Above Caeli Hinkler preparing on Arabella at the Dressage and Combined Training hosted by Tewantin Noosa Pony Club on 9 and 10 April.

Below Caeli competing on Arabella during the dressage test.

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MARY VALLEY _____________________ WHY I STOPPED BREEDING PARROTS

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he controversy between parent reared and hand reared baby parrots is not new. It has existed since the early 1970s when I began to breed birds on a small scale. I raised budgies and then cockatiels for many years. Over the years I added several species; Conures, Indian Ringnecks, Bourkes Parakeets etc, but always held the strong opinion that larger species of parrots should never be raised in captivity. There always seemed too many of them, and many had problem behaviors. I began hand feeding in the early 1980s and did so until the early 2000. At that time I began to realise several things.

First, I became aware of the abuse and neglect inflicted on ‘companion parrots’. Second, that we, the breeders were setting up our parrots for disaster in many cases by pulling the unweaned chicks from nests as young as seven days old to hand feed. Some never even meeting their parents, being artificially innovated.

The third thing that came to light was that parent reared babies, handled at weaning were as tame, or tamer then their fully hand fed counterparts. Removing chicks from their parents did not produce long-term improvement in behavior, it weakened the over-all health of the baby from lack of important anti-bodies derived from their parents and many of the hand fed adults were unsound temperamentally, compared to the parent reared individuals.

What I have learned over the years in this regard made me take a step back to take a long hard look at what we are doing to our ‘companion parrots’ by forcing a false-bonding to humans at such an early age. If I had known the things I do today, I would have stopped breeding parrots 40 years ago.

However it takes a turning point in all our lives to allow changes to take place. Today, my life’s focus is on rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted parrots. My breeding parrots are now retired and my energy is spent on their happiness and the work of rescue. Adopt, don’t shop. Rescue a parrot rather than buy a baby, the bonding and companionship you seek is in the heart of every parrot. Together we can give every parrot, everywhere a happy home.

Debbie Thrift* article courtesy of www.Flockcall.com *Beginning my journey into the world of parrots over forty years ago, I write from personal experience, with the sensitivity of someone who has walked on both sides of the perch, so to speak. Following the adoption of my beloved Sky, an abused Green-winged Macaw, my life has come full circle. I now devote my life to rescuing parrots, and to writing in order to make a difference for all ‘companion parrots’ through encouragement, enlightenment, and education.

GOURMAY MONTH IN GYMPIE REGION

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e are now in ‘GourMay’ the 2016 Gympie region ‘eat local’ month when you can join us and others trying locally grown and made products.

There’s something for everyone.

Visit the website and download the GourMay Month of food events listed. http://www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au/news/eatlocal-month-may-gympie-region-gourmay

MARY VALLEY DATE CLAIMERS 12 May to 14 May Gympie Show 11 Jun to 12 Jun Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show 17 Jun to 19 Jun Imbil - International Rally of Qld pg 6 26 Jun 2016 Lake Macdonald Noosa Fest of Water 30 Jun to 3 Jul 2016 Imbil - Mary Valley Art Festival 9 Jul to 10 Jul 2016 Mary Valley Art Studio Trail 30 Jul to 31 Jul 2016 Kenilworth Chook Chase 20 Aug 2016 Imbil - Mary Valley Country Show 25 Aug to 28 Aug Amamoor - Gympie Music Muster 9 Sep to 10 Sept Pomona - Noosa Country Show 16 Sep to 19 Sep 2016 Mitchell Ck Rock ‘n Blues Festival 17 Sep 2016 Kenilworth Show Rodeo & Woodchop 30 Sep to 9 Oct Kenilworth Celebrates! Art Festival 1 Oct to 3 Oct 2016 Queens birthday weekend 6 Oct to 9 Oct 2016 Gympie - Heart of Gold Film Festival 8 Oct 2016 Kenilworth Hotel’s Ladies Night 21 Oct to 12 Nov 2016 Mary Valley Scarecrows season 23 Oct 2016 Kenilworth - Chicks in the Sticks 5 Nov to 6 Nov 2016 Mary Valley Art Studio Trail 12 Nov 2016 Kandanga - Mary River Festival 2 Dec to 3 Dec 2016 Christmas in Cooroy 4 Dec 2016 Imbil - Mary Valley Tomato Festival 24 Dec 2016 Kenilworth Christmas Eve Party For more information about local events check: http://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/events http://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/events

NOOSA FESTIVAL OF WATER

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lanning is underway for this year’s Noosa Festival of Water, on Sunday 26 June 2016. If you would like to be involved in planning and/or helping with organising this year’s festival, you are welcome to join the NFOW festival organising group for this year’s event at beautiful Noosa Botanic Gardens, overlooking Lake Macdonald.

Licensed food vendors are also welcome to get in touch!

The Noosa Festival of Water is sponsored by Noosa Council, Seqwater, the Burnett Mary Regional Group, the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, Noosa Landcare, Hooked on Angling and Outdoors and an army of volunteers who contribute their services to the festival each year.

Entry to the festival is free and offers free water activies, live music, education and much more. For more information, visit the Noosa Festival of Water on Facebook or contact the MRCCC on 07 5482 4766.

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The Mary Valley Voice

Tonia Murtagh

Office

07 5446 0222

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07 5446 0377

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0407 135 797 A/Hrs 07 5446 9226

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Maleny - Kenilworth - Eumundi 19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth Qld 4574

BUSH COTTAGE ON 2.4 ACRES – 5 MINS FROM KENILWORTH

• Two bedrooms, large living area, small kitchen.

• Downstairs bathroom and toilet.

• 9m x 6m Colorbond shed with power.

• Double carport and garden storage shed.

• Lovely private setting, cannot be seen from the road.

• Good access with bitumen road frontage. * Please note the cottage is in fair condition and will be sold ‘as is where is’ @ $265,000

$265,000

COLORBOND SHED ON 8.6 ACRES – LOCATED AT KANDANGA

$295,000

Fully fenced block with excellent access. Inspect now @ $295,000.

• Two dams with pasture improved grazing land.

• Beautiful secluded location at the end of a No Thru Road.

Situated 10 mins from Gympie this outstanding pivot irrigation property has become available.

• Irrigation License.

• Pivot Irrigation System installed 2015.

• Three dams.

• Four bedroom original timber Queenslander Homestead.

• Farm buildings including machinery sheds and stockyards.

$1,750,000

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“RIVERSIDE” MARY RIVER IRRIGATION PROPERTY – 357 ACRES

Kenilworth Realty 7 Elizabeth St. Kenilworth 5446 0164 Carol 0417 603 451 Fax 5446 0742 kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

Rentals Available – Call today for a list.

A variety of rentals available ranging from $220 pw rent – $380 pw rent. Some are houses in town also on acreage and surrounded by rural properties.

Top location with Views – Belli Park Area

Only a few blocks remain – Kensington Estate Conondale

Great opportunity to get into the market – Brooloo Get into the market today with this tidy three bedroom home. Tiled floors are featured throughout the house making those tedious housekeeping duties seem like a pleasure. The home boasts large open plan living areas with ceiling fans and reverse cycle air conditioner. The kitchen is modern, bright and centrally located. A covered front porch extends the full length of the home giving you a generous entertaining area. Double carport to suit a caravan or boat. The block of land is 1142m2 – plenty of room to move here. Tank water and bore on site.

Price: $210,000.00

Located in the picturesque area of Conondale is ‘Kensington Estate’.

This land release only has six blocks remaining:- ranging from 3 – 6 acres. All allotments are fully fenced, power and phone on road side.

There are no covenants in place so you can build a home of your own design. All sealed roads to the estate. Only a short drive into Conondale Township where you have a primary school and bus pick up for Maleny High School. There is also a convenience store and local swimming pool. Maleny is a 20 minute drive away. Contact our office for an inspection or more details.

Lot 02 - 1.57ha $179,000.00 Lot 05 - 2.58ha $245,000.00 Lot 08 - 2.69ha $245,000.00 Lot 11 - 2.02ha $209,000.00 Lot 12 - 2.01ha $239,000.00 Lot 13 - 2.66ha $239,000.00 Prices from $179,9000.00 – $245,000.00

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Commercial Property with main st Exposure – Kenilworth Great opportunity here to purchase a commercial property with two shop fronts and residence at the rear of the building. The land component is 1075m2 commercial zoning with full town services. The home attached to this commercial property is an older style weather board with four bedrooms, large lounge room and open plan kitchen.

The two shops have been used as a chemist and doctors surgery. You may consider this property as an investment and continue renting the shops and house out separately or you may be looking to occupy part of the building (doctors surgery) and relocate your own practice to this country town. If you require an inspection this is by appointment by contacting our office directly.

Price: $560,000.00

Located in Cedar Creek Road just outside of Belli Park is this lifestyle property which is only 20 minutes to Eumundi and a 9.5klm forest drive to Mapleton. The Mapleton National Park is right at your back door and the views from the elevated house site are stunning. The land has a good mixture of private bush land and grazing paddocks. There are two dams plus a natural spring which keeps the stock watered at all times.

A 18m x 9m Colorbond shed has power connected and plenty of space.

The home is nestled at the top of the block; it is a colonial design with three bedrooms all with built-in robes, two-way bathroom of the master bedroom, and large open plan living areas with wood heater and high ceilings throughout the house plus a separate games room.

A must to inspect. Price: $660,000.00