Mary Valley Voice June 15 2011 - Vol.21 No.10

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15 June 2011 Vol.21 No. 10

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KENILWORTH KSC/Under’s 8 Week & Disco KFR Appreciation Freshwater turtle workshop______3 Celtic music at K’worth Bowls Club Kenilworth May rainfall report Damien Jessup horse trainer Spraying update _______________ 4 Kenilworth Vet: Athritic pets Kenilworth Book Club__________ 5 Kenilworth Pony Club news____ 10 COOROY CNGHRG research classes Cooroy Fusion wrap up PROBUS of Cooroy outing______ 6

POMONA Noosa Museum Moments_______ 8 Community House needs help____13 MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Forum_______________ 8 MVSC State champion_________12 MV Chamber of Commerce___13 MV Art Fest needs volunteers_ _16 OUR COMMUNITY Cooran State School update_ __9 Belli Hall news Bogus collectors______________ 11 Dagun Growers Market______ 13 Noosa Festival of Water 2011 Conondale/China Connection __ 14

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KENILWORTH Under 8’s Week and School disco at kenilworth state college

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enilworth State Community College was the place to be on Thursday 26 May with celebrations for Under 8’s week and a school disco!

The festivities started early with the prep, year one and two classes joining with our playgroup members for a fun filled, action packed morning.

Special thanks to Glenys Pearson and Cheryl Seaborne from First Response who, once again, came along to wrap our students in bandages and delight them with giveaways. Snr Constable Craig Trethewy also amazed our students with his biscuit decorating and Nutigrain threading skills! Craig was also a big hit at the goop table and thrilled young and old with his noisy demonstrations of the police car and sirens. All in all the morning was deemed a success by lots of tired, face painted, beaming students! A huge thank you to everyone in the community for, once again, supporting our school. But the day didn’t end there….

As part of developing leadership skills the year 7 students were given the job of organising the school disco. And, assisted by their teachers, what a job they did! Nearly the whole school turned out for an evening of music, dancing and games. Our wonderful tuckshop convenor Cath and her happy helpers fed the hoards whilst the year 7’s kept them entertained. The staff at Kenilworth are very aware that experiences such as these are not readily available to the children in our community and, as such, endeavour to broaden the range of activities that our students can partake in. The students have already marked their calendars for a repeat performance!

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Freshwater Turtle Workshop at Kenilworth

articipants came from all over the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola areas for a Land for Wildlife Event a Freshwater Turtle Workshop at Kenilworth on Saturday 28 May organised by Stephanie Reif (Conservation Partnerships Officer) of the Sunshine Coast Council and Tiaro Landcare.

Marilyn Connell (see photo below) from Tiaro Landcare explained the biology and habitat requirements of the six local freshwater turtle species that live in our area, and the threats to them. She and Eva Ford explained what property owners can do to encourage turtles in their waterways.

Marilyn is an inspiring speaker who is totally devoted to saving the endangered Mary River turtle as well as other species. While this presentation was based on the Mary River, the message is also relevant for the wider Sunshine Coast, as well as the rest of the world. The work of this group can be found on their website – www.maryriverturtle.com Watch out for the chocolate turtle packs that can be found at various outlets in our region that are made by members of the Tiaro Landcare group to raise funds for this worthy project for an endangered species.

Article and photo Yvonne James

Appreciation

enilworth First Response Group gratefully acknowledges the generous donation of $200 received from Wayne Paulger organiser of the Pullen Lane motocross events.

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KENILWORTH CELTIC CROSSINGS TOUR BY WHEELERS & DEALERS APPEARING AT KENILWORTH BOWLS CLUB – MONDAY 11 JULY

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oin us to listen to the beautiful, powerful and exciting traditional and contemporary music from the award winning Blue Mountains Celtic band, Wheelers and Dealers.

Wheelers and Dealers is a multi-award winning Celtic roots band with a uniquely Australian sound. Founded in 2003, their first CD won the MusicOz award for an original song ‘Woomera’, while the second CD ‘Full House’ won the Folk Alliance Australia award for Best Folk CD 2007.

Wheelers and Dealers has also performed at many of the country’s folk festivals, big and small, from Port Fairy to the National. Career highlights include supporting the great British country rock guitarist Albert Lee, the American bluegrass master Peter Rowan, and the renowned Scottish singer/songwriter/guitarist, Alistair Hulett. In 2010 they were featured artists in a concert before an audience of 1200 with a 120-voice choir, the Macquarie University singers.

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Local Horse Trainer Takes Up The Challenge

ocal horse trainer Damien Jessup is making a name for himself in the Challenge arena.

Over the years Damien has competed mainly in Campdrafting, however this year he has decided to take on the best of the best in the Stockman’s Challenge events. Biloela Show Challenge on Saturday 14 May was his first ever Challenge.

Damien rode his four year old stallion, Shades of Pepewood (his first Challenge also) for a 3rd overall in the Rookie series. They then backed it up with a solid performance in the under 25yrs at the prestigious Horse of the North event in Charters Towers on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May coming away with 4th overall. From here he will travel to Monto on 18, 19 and 20 June in the Silver Buckle Challenge and Campdraft.

These events have just been a warm up though for the biggest event of the year, the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge from Thursday 14 to Sunday 16 July. The Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge has been listed as one of the “150 Must Do Things” on Queenslands 150th Celebration Calendar and competitors travel from all over Australia to compete in this elite event.

Damien’s wife Kate will be competing in her first ever Challenge and Campdraft at Monto. Kate comes from an Eventing and Showjumping background.

Damien is a full time Farrier servicing the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. The pair calls themselves Jessup Performance Horses and also break, train, breed and prepare horses for sale and shows.

This multi-award winning folk music band, Wheelers and Dealers feature Mike Kerin playing the fiddle, Ged Corben on guitar, Michael Vidale with bass, and Tinker Duffy on accordion. Acclaimed folk singer Christine Wheeler provides vocals.

The Celtic Crossings Tour offers a musical tapestry of songs that tell tales of love and celebration, of grief and longing, of emigration and adventure. They are stories that set the social and political scenery of their times - of drought through the words of Henry Lawson set to music; a rogue Irishman with a Robin Hood complex to fiddle dances in the Appalachian mountains.

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Top row L-R: Christine Wheeler, Michael Vidale and Mike Kerin.

Bottom row L-R: Tinker Duffy & Ged Corben.

Artwork by Leigh Birkett. Photos by Shane Rozario and Peter Adams.

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Spraying Update

ew Spraying date is to be Tuesday 5 July from 6am weather depending. If he weather is inclement, it will be the next fine day. For more info contact Michael Hune, Parks Operations Manager of the SC Council.

MAY 2011 Kenilworth May 2011 77.1mm Over 13 days.

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ool weather leads to a lot more aches and pain in our older arthritic pets. Arthritis is common in dogs, with over 600 000 dogs with arthritis in Australia. Recent studies have also shown that cats are much more likely to suffer from arthritic disease than previously thought. Large animals such as horses and cattle can certainly suffer from arthritis. How can you tell if your pet is suffering from arthritis?

There are several signs that can indicate joint pain in our animals. The first sign owners usually recognise is difficulty rising from a resting position, and your pet being very stiff in walking until they “warm up”. Other signs can be: Lagging behind on walks or not wanting to go for walk or to play • Difficulty climbing stairs or jumping up/down from a height • Yelping when touched, often at the back end • Licking joints • Change in personality ie crankier, not as affectionate or attention seeking as used to be • Cats no longer hunting • Limping, particularly after vigorous exercise the day before These signs will become more obvious as the arthritis worsens and pain increases. Arthritis is a degenerative disease of one or more joints which causes pain, reduced mobility and decline in quality of life. It can be diagnosed by a thorough musculoskeletal exam by a veterinary surgeon and can be seen radiographically. Risk factors which increase the likelihood of early onset arthritis include: previous severe injury eg. broken bones, car accident, anterior cruciate ligament rupture; poor conformation; age; inherited joint abnormalities eg. hip dysplasia; developmental joint disease; overweight animals and hard impact exercise throughout life eg. working dogs.

For owners who have younger healthy pets the best prevention for arthritis is maintaining your pet in lean body condition. It has been shown conclusively that if you keep your dog in lean body condition, they will live on average two years longer and will need anti-arthritis medication two years later than overweight dogs. Reducing body weight in overweight arthritic animals to a lean body condition reduces load on painful joints and is an important way of improving the quality of life for these pets.

Older arthritic animals require thick bedding to insulate them from cold floor surfaces. There is a staggering array of pet bed options available in pet stores. Allowing them to sleep indoors out of the cold also gives better quality of life to your arthritic pet.

There are many options available for animals to ease the pain of arthritis. These range from oral supplements (or diet change) to oral and injectable medication. Please do not hesitate to discuss these options with us at the Kenilworth Veterinary Surgery. Your animals do not need to suffer the pain of arthritis, as there are many ways to alleviate their suffering and even slow the progression of arthritis.

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BOOK CLUB BROWSING

enilworth Book Club meets in the Arts Council building on the first Thursday, every alternate

month.

It’s a very pleasant, informal little social gathering. The next meeting is on Thursday 4 August at 7pm.

The last book we read was “The Forgotten Garden” by Australian author, Kate Morton. After an interesting discussion, we all agreed this was a great read. We loved it! The Sunday Telegraph described it as “a delicious book to get lost in”.

The story, spanning over a hundred years and set in England and Australia, involves a lost child, a family secret and a mysterious inheritance. Interwoven through the story are magical fairy tales beautifully written by one of the key characters.

Don’t be put off by the fairy tales! This isn’t a kids’ book!

While these tales are related cleverly to the plot, they certainly don’t overwhelm the main tale. But enough said! We don’t want to give it all away in case you want to read it for yourself.

At each meeting, we discuss the chosen book and select the next one. We try to cover a range of genres, both fiction and non-fiction.

We’ve read, among others, historical novels, stories of World War 2, murder mysteries and also a book by a local author. Our next book is “The Surgeon of Crowthorne”

by Simon Winchester. We have discussions about any other books we have read. Our local library is very helpful in getting in copies of the books for us.

If you enjoy reading, having a lively discussion with laughter and a delicious supper, come along and join us on 4 August.

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KENILWORTH A little more on the Town Clock

The Nambour Chronicle published November 15, 1973 reported that Councillor A.H. Sims accepted the prize cheque of $300 from the Minister for Tourism, The Hon John Herbert, MLA, on behalf of the residents of Kenilworth. In his speech Cr Sims stated that the residents had a real pride in the township, everyone making their contribution to its attractive and tidy appearance.

The problem that presented itself to the residents of Kenilworth at that time was how the money should be spent to benefit the whole community. It may be an indication of the level of consultation that was required before a decision was made to invest in the town clock – that the clock was not turned on until July 10, 1975!

The Nambour Chronicle report published on July 17, 1975 states that the clock cost $402 which was met from the $300 prize money plus $35 interest and $70 donated by the Entertainments Club. The clock was transported from Brisbane, at no cost by McClintock Carriers, the Kenilworth RSL making a donation to assist in the building of a small rock garden around the base of the clock. Present at the switching on were members of the Country Women’s Association who played a great part in the Tidy Towns Contest, and Walter Cummings of the Council who contributed a great deal.

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Historical Note: The current “Tidy Towns” competition has no special category for small communities like Kenilworth based on a population numbers which in earlier years enabled small communities such as ours to compete equally with the larger urban centres. A copy of the letter from the Keep Australia Beautiful Council advising of the 1973 win may be viewed at the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday between 10am and 2pm.

My thanks to Ms Julanne Neal, the Heritage Library Coordinator, Sunshine Coast Libraries – Nambour for her assistance in obtaining copies of the Nambour Chronicle publications for this article.

Pictured Cr Bert Sims, Mr Bert Pearce who as the towns oldest resident received the honour of switching on the clock, Mrs M. Houston, Mrs A. Cordwell, Mrs E. Pickering, Mrs. L. Dobson, Mrs A. Slack, Mrs. R. English, Miss D. Sims, Mr. W. Glen, Mr Walter Cummings.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc.

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hen the first Tidy Towns competition was announced in 1973, Kenilworth township and the district population welcomed the challenge to showcase their community to the rest of Queensland. Lawns were mowed, fences painted, trees trimmed, footpaths and gutters swept. This labour of love was rewarded when the Shire Clerk received notification from the Keep Australia Beautiful Council on November 2 that Kenilworth was judged the winner of the section for towns with populations not exceeding 1,500.

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COOROY Cooroy Fusion will be an annual community festival

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he resounding success of Cooroy Fusion has been followed with calls from the community to host the event on an annual basis.

Cooroy Fusion was big. Up to 2,000 people attended the all day community event at Mill Place on Saturday 21 May to help celebrate the first birthday of Cooroy Library.

There wasn’t a car park to be found in Cooroy as people flocked to the library, Butter Factory Arts Centre and Lower Mill site.

Division 12 Councillor Lew Brennan said at every turn on the precinct there was an activity or workshop occurring.

“There were rides, market stalls, great food and non-stop entertainment,” Cr Brennan said.

“The great turn-out and support from the community combined with the success of the non-stop entertainment and diverse range of activities for all age groups has cemented Cooroy Fusion as a yearly celebration.”

The Gubbi Gubbi dancers were a highlight, providing an unforgettable cultural experience through their magical presentation of song and dance.

Folk singer and songwriter, Ayla Scanlon from Noosa Christian College wasn’t deterred by rain showers and her dulcet tones ranged movingly through the amphitheatre.

How to Start Your Research

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ore popular classes are being held by CooroyNoosa Family and Local History Research Group on Saturdays 25 June and 2 July from 1.00pm to 3.30pm at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Cost $10.00 covers both sessions.

Bookings essential phone 5442 5570.

Ros Higginson Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group Inc.

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PROBUS BOWLS OUTING

he Cooroy Probus Club had another fun filled outing, this time to the Pomona Bowls Club for a basic bowls lesson, time to practise our new found skills and a traditional BBQ lunch.

Experienced bowlers and first timers shared the greens, scoring was forgotten and bodies bent beyond the norm, all to the amusement of those watching.

Thanks are extended to the local bowlers for their hospitality and for sharing their bowling secrets. I’m sure the Pomona Bowls Club will gain themselves a few new members. Those who attended all voted to make this an annual event.

Performers from Noosa District High School entertained the crowds with a side-slapping Monty Python comic skit.

The school band played whilst the drama group enacted a physical theatre piece using costume suits and balloons to great effect. The library’s first birthday cake was shared amongst the crowds to the tunes of ‘Happy Birthday’ from the Pomona Choir.

In the fitness and wellbeing area there was a squatting competition hosted by The Workout Shed. Tai Chi and yoga demonstrations complemented the fast pace of Cooroy Gymnastics Club with their running, tumbling and jumping skills.

Local and national authors including Antoinette O’Conner, Ann Rickard, Annette Hughes, Ange Taktis and Jackie Hellwig intrigued the crowds with their personal stories and anecdotes about the joys and sorrows of writing.

It was the rooftop venue that really had the party jumping with a ‘killer’ performance by local singer songwriter Asa Broomhall. Asa is an internationally renowned rock, folk and blues performer and it was his first time playing to a Cooroy audience. It was also an opportunity for new and emerging music artists to strut their stuff on the main stage with a mix of hip hop and rock tunes.

Cooroy Library’s Liz Bleechmore – who coordinated the event – conveyed her gratitude to the sponsors of Cooroy Fusion. ”This wonderful community event happened because of the generous support of Sunshine Coast Council, Bendigo Bank, Cooroy Rag and Cooroy Chamber of Commerce,” she said.

L to R: Lyne Williams, Margaret Vance, Jean Britton, Marie Watts with ‘coach’ Charles Dewhirst.

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POMONA Noosa Museum Moments

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011 marks a very important occasion as far as the Noosa Museum is concerned.

This area was originally included as part of the Widgee Divisional Board on November 11, 1879, under the Divisional Boards Act 1879. Then in 1910, Noosa Shire was created as a separate entity under the Local Authorities Act 1902. At that time, there was a population of 2000 people who were serviced by a half-a-mile of gravel road and four bridges.

The first elections were held in April 1910 and as a result, James Duke was elected as the shire’s first chairman. The council consisted of an elected mayor and nine councillors - three representing Division One, which covered the vast majority of the Shire’s area, and two representing each of Divisions two (Tewantin and northern beaches), three (Noosaville) and four (southern beaches).

The original headquarters of the Noosa Shire was built in Pomona with the first council meeting to be held in that particular building being conducted on September 13, 1911. This structure remained as the council office until 1980 when the council shifted to Pelican Street, Tewantin.

The building’s next life began in 1985 with the Cooroora Historical Society occupying the premises. Their mission was ‘to preserve what was rapidly disappearing of the past’ – and so it continues to this date.

Therefore, come September – the Noosa Museum hopes to celebrate the Centennial Birthday of this fine old edifice.

Watch this space for further updates.

Colleen Wilcox

Next Mary Valley forum to update community action plan

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eople from Conondale to Dagun are invited to a community forum on Thursday 14 July to be inspired by the work progressing on renewal projects in the Mary Valley.

The forum will be held at the Imbil public hall and individuals, groups and organisations who have projects in the Valley will be there to update on their activities.

“We are always looking for new innovative ideas for the Valley too”, Mary Valley Renewal Team spokesperson Glenda Pickersgill said.

The Mary Valley community and economic action plan was put together to help recover from the social and economic impacts of the defunct Traveston Crossing Dam proposal. The plan has helped us to focus on ways to improve our communities and our environment.

“Come along and find out how to get involved with existing projects, or work with others on new ideas that are important to rebuilding the communities of the Mary Valley, and protecting our special environment.” she said.

“It will also be an opportunity to learn more about future land use being planned, the Mary Valley Addendum of the Gympie Regional Economic Development Strategy and how funding for projects can be sourced.”

The community forum follows on from the round of consultation last year when international community builder Peter Kenyon hosted conversations to get the Valley residents thinking about their future.

Information and updates on projects will be fed into the Mary Valley Community and Economic Plan and the updated version will be available on the website www. marvalleyrenewal.org Ms Pickersgill said this forum was the second time the plan has been revisited since the launch in June 2010 with several more to be held at six-monthly intervals to maintain the momentum and interest in rebuilding the Mary Valley community and economy.

Encouraging diverse sustainable agriculture is the top priority already highlighted by the community, followed by branding the Valley, showcasing the environment, river access, developing a retirement place for farmers, and securing the region as a food bowl for the south-east corner of the State.

The doors open at 5.30pm with displays of Mary Valley groups and businesses and a sausage sizzle available.

The evening program starts at 6.15pm with a variety of speakers, topics and opportunities to be involved.

First group of Councillors with James Duke in the centre.

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Inquiries about the renewal process can be made to Glenda Pickersgill by phone on 0411 443 589 or email maryvalleyrenewal@gmail.com

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ooran State School’s Under 8’s Day - From Bush to Beach: ‘Let them Grow’ theme.

On Wednesday 25 May Cooran State School had a wonderful morning celebrating the joy of being under eight. The 2011 theme of “Bush to Beach: Let them grow” provided an opportunity for the children to learn through experiences that acknowledge our environment.

We had 90 school children face painting, mask making, bush collage, reading stories, making bracelets and much more. At the end of the activity time, the children had a shared sausage sizzle that was welcomed. Over the morning we had many parents and younger siblings who joined in the fun. Mr Teakle made some wonderful murals for the children to put their faces through. We are very lucky at Cooran to have so many talented people, staff, parents and children alike.

Thanks to Sue Hanly and her team who worked tirelessly to make the day such a success.

Cooran State School Annual Athletics Carnival 2011 Arriving at the rec oval early in the morning to help set up, I felt how blessed we were with such perfect weather for our athletics carnival.

The feeling of camaraderie as everyone pitched in to set up was just the start of what was to be a great day! The sprints in the morning followed by the field events through the afternoon went smoothly with all children showing the great spirit of the ‘Cooran kid’. I was so impressed with some of the supportive behaviours throughout the day where one child went out of their way to support another

that may have been having problems with a particular event, running along beside a runner who was lagging behind or giving up their place in a ball games team so another could ‘have a go’.

In the end there could only be one winning house and that was the Kangaroos. Congratulations to the winning team and to all the children who participated.

Front Row from left: Daisy Mannetje, Aamber Clements, Joshua Wessling, Patrick Broman. Back Row: Abbey O’Hanlon, Boadicea Mountford, Taon Mulcahy, Maconachy Smith, Jordan Todd.

Photo top left: Indi Dicker and Prep teacher Corene Handyside.

AGE CHAMPIONS

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House

1st Girls 9yr

Daisy Mannetje

Yellow Cockatoos

1st Boys 9yr

Joshua Wessling

Blue Tongue Lizard

1st Girls 10yr

Aamber Clements

Red Kangaroos

1st Boys 10yr

Patrick Broman

Green Tree Frogs

1st Girls 11yr

Boadicea Mountford

Yellow Cockatoos

1st Boys 11yr

Maconachy Smith

Red Kangaroos

1st Girls 12yr

Abbey O’Hanlon

Blue Tongue Lizards

1st Boys 12yr

Taon Mulcahy

1st Boys 13yr

Jordan Todd

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Invitation to join us ‘on the deck’ to celebrate Kenilworth’s Easter Fest ‘in-the-pink’ success!

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Kenilworth organisations benefit from Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest 2011

Funds for the Community

Presentation Night Friday 17 June, 6pm

The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest was a huge success this past Easter Saturday with four thousand plus visitors to our community.

Thanks to everyone involved.

From the funds raised on the day, the Food Fest Committee are pleased to be able to donate monies to some of the Kenilworth Service Organisations. The presentations of these donations will be on Friday 17 June, 6 pm at the Kenilworth Hotel. Snacks and B.Y.O. drinks will be available.

Members of the Kenilworth Community are invited to join us on Friday evening to celebrate with the hard working organisations that make Kenilworth a great place to live!

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

Ella Skoupy placed fifth overall in the Dressage and fourth overall in the Combined Training. Romy McCullough placed third overall in the Official Dressage and fifth overall in the Unofficial Combined Training. Jessie Falconer (photo left) placed 10th in Dressage and first in Combined Training which amounted to winning her first rug! Fantastic Jessie! She also got fifth in the Unofficial Combined Training. Rachael Law placed ninth for Unofficial Dressage and eighth for Unofficial Combined Training. Each in their respective age groups.

RIDER PROFILE: Rider’s Name: Megan Lisett Pony’s Name: Honey

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Type of Pony: Palouse

ur Muster held on Saturday 28 May was attended by nine riders with Vicky English instructing. Riders participated in Flat Work classes, introduction to Hacking and Mounted Games. A great time was had by all.

How long have you been a member of KPC for? four years.

Zone 6 One Day Event, was held at Caloundra on 21 and 22 May. Jessie Falconer placed fourth in the official event and Amy Loertscher rode in the unofficial event.

Best Pony Club memory: Team Penning, and my pony staring down a weaner calf

Favourite Pony Club event: Bounce Pony

On the same weekend Ella Skoupy came third overall in her age group at the Southport Pony Club Dressage.

Noosa Tewantin Dressage and Combined Training was held on 28 and 29 May. Caitlyn Boon placed second in Official Dressage and first in Unofficial Combined Training, making her Age Champion and qualifying her for State.

Brilliant Caitlyn!

“When I hear somebody talk about a horse or a cow being stupid, I figure it’s a sure sign that animal has outfoxed them.”

Tom Dorance Photo left: Caitlyn Boon with her age champion ribbon and Jessie Falconer with her rug.

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Rex Eggmolesse. Join us for a family fun night of old-time dancing that will warm your toes! Entry fee $12 per adult, $5 for high-school students, children are free. Supper included with all the trimmings, as well as lucky-door prizes. Belli Hall is located at 1170 Kenilworth Road. For information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com Lillian Barry

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Congratulations to Mr Rob Hopkins of Carter’s Ridge who won first prize of a beautiful handmade quilt donated by Joyce Woods. Thank you to all attendees and helpers for your participation and generous donations.Â

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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley State School is the cream of the crop

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ary Valley State School took the title of Grand Champions for the Gympie region of Dairy Australia’s unique Picasso Cows project at a colourful presentation day on Tuesday 31 May. Mary Valley took the cake with their cow ‘Yabbabella’ who was named after two creeks in the area, Yabba Creek and Little Bella Creek.

She was painted to the theme Unbeatable Bones, which featured bones and dinosaurs. The students made the connection between drinking milk now and protecting your bones so they last longer, just like dinosaur bones have lasted through the ages. Along with the honour that comes with the title, they won $250 for their school.

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The fun didn’t stop there, with two further competitions at the presentation day.

The first required students to design their own milkshakes - Mary Valley State School came out on top again, with their invention ‘three triple swirls’. It had strawberry ice cream, cream, milk, Tim Tams, grated flakes, melted chocolate and a cherry. The second saw the students imitating hand milking through a calf feeder.

The students were joined by teachers and some local dairy farmers, who hosted the students as part of the curriculum program. Gympie dairy farmer John Tidy was thrilled to be a part of the project.

“It is fantastic to see Dairy Australia investing in projects like this. What a great way to educate primary school children about the importance of the Australian dairy industry, especially as our community needs these children to be our future dairy farmers,” he said.

“Amamoor State School came to visit my farm, to learn that milk doesn’t come from the supermarket and dairy cows can, in fact, be milked by hand! Picasso Cows hasn’t just made its mark on the school - it’s been a really positive project the whole community has been involved in.”

Picasso Cows seeks to address an issue highlighted in the Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey which showed calcium was the nutrient children are most likely to be deficient in. It began in 2008 with 10 NSW primary schools and reaching 160 schools in 2009 and 110 schools in 2010 nationwide. In 2011 the program will reach CRYSTAL CLEAR RECEPTION 96 schools.

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MARY VALLEY MARY VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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t the AGM of the Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce Inc a new committee has been selected. The President Col Huddy, Vice President Heinke Butt, Secretary Leanne Fleet and the Treasurer Debbie Williams are all committed to continue building on the strong foundations laid by our founders.

The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce will continue to lobby Gympie Regional Council and State Government to better opportunities for Mary Valley businesses and endeavour to keep businesses informed of issues that affect us as well as identify training opportunities available in our area. Other areas of focus will be tourism and marketing. We will continue to advocate for better roads throughout the Mary Valley. The MVCCI will work with all the communities and groups within the Valley to develop a Mary Valley Emergency Plan in the event of future natural disasters.

Join us each third Tuesday of the month at 5.30pm for a chat and cup of tea or coffee and a 6pm start at the Imbil RSL Hall when we will host a guest speaker. General meeting for members will take place after the guest speaker. Our guest speaker on June 20 will be Jason Keating from DEEDI who will bring us up to date on progress of the State Government plan for land use in the Valley.

Mr. Keating will also speak on general opportunities for business development in the Mary Valley. All are most welcome.

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The Pomona and District Community House expressions of interest

he Pomona and district Community House needs you and is seeking expressions of for the following:

Community Kitchen: Cooking for fun and friendship.The role includes planning menus, budgeting, shopping and putting together healthyy recipes.

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any thanks to everyone who came along for the reopening of the Dagun Growers Market on Saturday 28 May. It was a very successful day with good attendance, well-stocked varied stalls and a real buzz all round! Special thanks to those who assisted in setting up the coop stall and helped to ensure that the day went smoothly, and to Matt, Suzie and family of Adventure Circus for such great and enthralling entertainment!

A reminder that we will be operating EVERY Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm. Growers, food producers, plant growers, gardeners and so forth are invited to set up your own stall (for a small fee) or to participate in the large combined stall. The Valley Rattler steam train arrives around 3pm and there is local olive oil, coffee, tea, cake, honey and preserves available in the shop. If you have any room left you can always try the wine and cheese tastings.

Last week we had more than sufficient citrus of most types and whole pumpkins. Our leafy greens were well represented with a great variety of lettuces and mixes, some new and interesting fruits and veges, and bunches of herbs. Bananas are in abundance too and at a reasonable price.

For more info about stallholders ring Elaine on 5484 3749.

Hope to see you on Saturdays!

Photos of the market kindly supplied by Glenbo Craig

Men’s Shed: Would you be interested in establishing a ‘Men’s Shed’ in Pomona? Learn new skills, make friends and mentor others are some rewarding side of the job. All in the spirit of mateship.

Community Garden: Do you have a passion for the environment and the community? You’ll enjoy the fruits of your labour.

For more details about the above please ring 5485 2427.

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OUR COMMUNITY Noosa Festival of Water 2011

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he 2011 Noosa Festival of Water kicks off at 10am on Sunday 26 June at the Noosa Botanic Gardens and Lake Macdonald Amphitheatre (turn from Elm St, Cooroy into Lake Macdonald Drive). The festival offers a wide range of entertainment and activities which will help you appreciate the Noosa Biosphere and our natural environment.

This year, we have some new features including top local Chef Dale Chapman, who will be doing a bush foods cooking demo on stage, teaching people to use bush foods and traditional cooking methods including smoking meats, fish etc. For more info on Dale go to www. thedillybag.com.au Also in the amphitheatre will be Martin Fingland from Geckoes Wildlife. Martin captivates and educates young and old with his collection of live native animals and is one of the festival’s most popular attractions. Martin will also have a selection of his critters on display throughout the day.

Also on the wildlife front, and new to the festival, “Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia’s” Allan Burnett will be providing very informative and educational awareness demonstrations which help save lives by giving information on techniques and tips on how to avoid snake bites, the characteristics and behaviours of reptiles and most importantly the latest first aid treatment in relation to snake bites.

On the sustainability front, we’ll be welcoming a number of new displays including the Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network, which is working towards returning the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly to it’s former range in SEQ, and the Veggie Village people from Peregian Beach who will be helping rural and urban landholders to grow their own fruit and veggies.

Also, residents of the Noosa Biosphere who bring a current rate notice will be able to choose two trees from the Noosa Landcare display, and MRCCC will test dam, creek or bore water samples brought in by landholders.

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We’ve also got the boat trips across the lake to the Hatchery and the Noosa Water Treatment plant, the Kid’s Fishing Clinic, Arting About kid’s art activities, learn to paddle a canoe with qualified instructors, take a kid sailing, face painting and a range of local and international foods for sale. And it’s ALL FREE, from 10am to 3pm.

For more information, please call the Lake Macdonald Catchment Care group on 07 5482 4766 or email lakemacgroup@ozwide.net.au

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he United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, 2011 and Conondale in the Mary Valley - a connection? There certainly is! And the connection is Dr Judy Fleiter!

Research is being undertaken in Australia and China by Dr Judy Fleiter, QUT Postdoctoral Research Fellow, into the reduction of road trauma in a unique cross cultural study of speed related road crashes in Australia and China.

Judy is a local Conondale lass, daughter of Loyd and the late Mary Fleiter, educated at Conondale, Kenilworth and Maleny State Schools. She will be based in the city of Hanzhou for the first two years of her four year QUT study.

Judy says, “This research provides the opportunity to articulate comparisons of Chinese and Australian speeding policy and practice and inform the development of culturally specific speed management strategies in both countries.”

The effect of the unprecedented economic growth in China is seen in the rapid increase of vehicle ownership and the number of new drivers. Sadly this has resulted in an 81% increase in the last twenty years of traffic deaths.

In Australia, one in four road crashes is connected to excessive speed. Judy’s research will contribute to greater road safety in both countries.

Judy is also a talented musician. Kenilworth people might remember Judy’s charming harp performances at Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival where she played the Celtic harp which she had constructed herself. One talented lady! Her family must be very proud of Judy as we all are.

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YOGA AT BROOLOO Regular Yoga practice can promote relaxation in the mind/body. You can develop a strong mind/body metabolism.

You can cultivate kindness towards yourself and others. Contact Maureen Lisle on 54845848. Yoga Australia member Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.

OUR COMMUNITY ST MATTHEW’S A LITTLE BUSH CHURCH

Learn how it works, the various types of solar modules, why to consider it, how to work out the right size for your needs, tariffs and rebates.

Sunshine Coast Libraries were swamped with requests for more solar power sessions following the March sessions rapidly booking out - so be sure to book in quickly.

Bookings are essential.

Cooroy on Thursday 23 June at 10am • 5454 9000 Nambour on Tuesday 19 July at 10am • 5441 8332 Noosa on Sunday 24 July 10am • 5442 4411

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s you drive along the Kenilworth-Eumundi Road, have you ever noticed the little wooden church near the Gheerulla Hall? Have you ever wondered about its history? Is it still used today?

St Matthew’s Anglican Church was built in 1926 by the local community, ably assisted by the local priest, Joseph Taylor who was a builder by trade. The pews and altar were hand built from local cedar.

The local community has worshipped at St Matthew’s for over 85 years and, yes, the little church is still open today with services held regularly once a month on the third Sunday.

Photos above kindly provided by Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Assn. Inc. The laying of the foundation stone may have occurred as early as 1925 and a sketch completed by a German visitor.

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Grants to keep sports fields in great shape

unshine Coast sporting groups have until 24 June to apply for help to keep local sports fields in tip-top shape.

Under the Sports Field Maintenance Funding Program, eligible not-for-profit sporting organisations can apply for a contribution towards the costs to maintain their sports fields to a district competition standard.

Council will contribute to the maintenance costs for up to three years. Corporate Planning and Performance Portfolio Councillor Tim Dwyer, said the new program aims to provide consistent, equitable and appropriate support to help keep sports fields maintained across the region.

“The capacity of sporting groups to keep their facilities in good shape depends on the clubs’ finances, volunteer base and the original standard of the grounds,” Cr Dwyer said.

ue to popular demand, Sunshine Coast Libraries have again partnered with Sunshine Coast Environment Council to deliver easy to understand sessions about solar power.

“As maintenance costs continue to grow, some groups, particularly the smaller volunteer operations, have been struggling to raise the money needed to maintain their fields. Council recognises this and we want to help; after all, these groups provide a vital role in growing participation and encouraging healthy and active lifestyles that lead to stronger more resilient communities.

Reducing your use of electricity and using solar power makes financial and environmental sense.

“This program is a great example of council working with the community to deliver for the whole region.”

In the sessions being held at Sunshine Coast Libraries throughout the region in June and July, Mr Wiebe ter Bals from Sunshine Coast Environment Council will take the confusion out of installing solar power and answer questions.

Applications are now open, closing Friday 24 June 2011.

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OUR COMMUNITY Wellington’s Way

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oolooga-West Cooroy power line update Early June I met with Sunshine Coast Regional Council senior staff, PAGE (powerline action group) and Main Road representatives to discuss PAGE’s alternate route to Powerlink’s proposal and review the timing of construction of the Woolooga to West Cooroy high voltage power line.

I had also asked Council if they would approach the Australian Energy Regulator to support my request to review the timing of construction due to the downturn in the anticipated population growth in the catchment area. Unfortunately Council has advised me that they will not follow the Logan Council lead of requesting a delay in construction.

At the meeting Main Roads representatives advised they have provided Powerlink with a 3D plan of the road corridor to assist Powerlink to identify the proposed alternate corridor.

Push for pipeline corridor compensation I have requested an urgent meeting with the State Treasurer to discuss the State Government funding some community facilities to compensate our region for the disruption caused by the construction of the northern pipeline.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council staff have spent countless hours working with the government contractors on this project, and quite frankly it has now come to light that all their cooperation and support has been a huge waste of Council resources.

This week Council was informed by State Government representatives that none of the anticipated projects will be considered.

From the outset of the pipeline construction our community was given a clear indication that our region would receive community benefits in the form of infrastructure as compensation for the disruption caused by the pipeline project. I believe this is clearly unacceptable and look forward to meeting with the Treasurer on this matter.

Morning tea raises funds for cancer Congratulations to the Belli Hall Committee, led by Neville and Margaret Long, who raised a fantastic $2000 for cancer at a morning tea fundraiser.

Jenny and Mum went along while I was in Parliament. They both had a great time catching up with friends, enjoying a delicious morning tea and joining in the community

singing led by everyone’s favourite Rex Eggmolesse. John Goldsborough paid tribute to Joy Hunt, our neighbour who passed away recently and who held the first of the cancer morning teas in Belli Park 20 years ago. A good crowd attended, including visitors from Cooroy.

Pool owner power saving tip I have had advice from the Energy Minister that from July 1, pool owners will be able to connect pool pumps to off-peak Tariff 33 electricity via a standard power point, saving up to 40 percent on their pool energy running costs. Currently, pool filtration systems have had to be permanently connected, or hard-wired to the home electricity system to be eligible for Tariff 33. This tariff costs 12.83 cents per kilowatt hour to use compared with the standard continuous supply Tariff 11 which is charged at 21.35 cents per kilowatt hour. For further information on this and other energy-saving tips, visit www.cleanenergy. qld.gov.au Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday 14 July from 10am. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

WANTED - HELPING HANDS

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re you interested in being part of ‘behind the scenes’ of the Mary Valley Art Festival this year?

We are looking for extra ‘helping hands’ (this year’s theme) to assist the committee with various aspects of the 2011 festival for few hours any time between.

Sunday 3 July to Sunday 10 July in Imbil Assorted tasks include assisting artists when the paintings are delivered and collected, assist the hanging team, working with committee on opening night or manning the festival for a few hours. All guaranteed fun.

We value our volunteers and have all processes in place for workplace and safety. The tasks are not hard or boring, we just need a few extra hands to make the work load light on our wonderful existing volunteers.

There is no financial reward, but lots of coffee and bickies and great company.

We would love to include you in our team so if you would like to know more, please phone Lesa on 5488 6595 or Jan on 0437 733 383. Rosters are available to send to if you are interested.

Thank you

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OUR COMMUNITY Planning a better Sunshine Coast for those with disabilities

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eeting the needs of residents and visitors who have disabilities is a priority for Sunshine Coast

Council.

That’s why council is developing a Disability Action Plan and inviting the community to have its say.

A series of community consultation and engagement sessions will be taking place between 14 and 16 June throughout the region with the feedback gathered helping to shape the plan.

Community Policy and Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said the Disability Action Plan would help council better understand the issues relating to disability and mobility access and how to address these matters.

Improving access to council-managed facilities, roads, pathways and pedestrian crossings can benefit the whole community, including mothers with prams, people with diverse abilities, people using scooters and people with temporary mobility issues.

Last November, Council hosted a Disability and Mobility forum which identified numerous access and inclusion issues and overwhelming support for a Disability Action Plan. To assist in developing this plan, Council is now conducting four disability forums across the region to gather additional community feedback on a broad range of issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities, their careers and families.

The Disability Action Plan Public Consultations will be taking place from 14 to 16 June 2011: • Noosaville – 15 June from 6pm to 9pm at Australis Noosa Lakes Resort (3 Hilton Terrace) • Maleny – 16 June from 12noon to 3pm at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (17 Bicentenary Lane).

To register your interest to attend ring (07) 5475 7272 during business hours or email your name, assistance requirements and your daytime contact telephone number to commpartnerships@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au There will also be opportunity for community feedback via an online survey on Council’s website and later in the year when the Draft Disability Action Plan is available for community comment. The Disability Action Plan will be finalised at the end of this year.

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Reiki/Seichim one with Roslyn Tanner

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s a Reiki Master and practitioner, many people have asked me why I have been attuned to both Reiki and Seichim.

For me, Reiki and Seichim have become a way of life, and with it a growing acknowledgment that Reiki and Seichim are unlimited in their potential to heal, create and inspire on spiritual, emotional, mental and spiritual levels.

Once attuned to Reiki and Seichim, experience as shown that the more one uses them, the higher the vibrational frequencies one has access to. Thus, as we vibrate at increasingly higher vibrations, not only are we helping the planet and ourselves to heal, but allowing ourselves to raise our consciousness, transforming our awareness from the personal to the planetary consciousness and opening up our hearts to greater healing than ever before.

Both Reiki and Seichim are pure forms of healing not dependant on individual talents or abilities. When activated for the purpose of healing, they open the mind, body and spirit to greater opportunities and personal empowerment. The attunement process attunes one for life, and allows the use of them on a personal level (for self, family, pets or friends) or as a practitioner.

Attunement to Reiki-Seichim level one will promote: • Healing of physical ailments.

• Inner growth, integration and change with ease.

• Healing of deep seated mental and emotional issues and trauma.

• A balancing and aligning of energies for self and others.

• A understanding of the energy systems of the body.

• An understanding and use of ‘hands on’ healing techniques evolved by Dr. Usui from Ancient Buddhist techniques.

Reiki - Seichim Level one will be held in Cooran on Sunday 26 June. For more info please ring Roslyn on 0488 080 285.

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OUR COMMUNITY The Maleny Celtic Winter School

The Kokoda Challenge Youth Program gets youth off the streets and takes them on a positive life changing journey to do the real Kokoda Trail. Each team must raise $2000 that collectively aims to raise $750,000 for this wonderful worthwhile cause. That’s a lot of kids given a chance to turn their lives around!

Please support this program too by coming along to our family fun Bingo night. Followed by Winter Solstice unplugged music night at Imbil RSL Hall.

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ow in its third year, is held in the scenic Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland.

The intense weekend of celtic music features some of Australia’s top musicians and tutors, and includes a wide choice of workshops, a ceili, sessions and a chance to meet and play with a passionate musical community. It’s inspiring and affordable, and run as a non-profit event to bring more music to the world!

Visit www.malenyceltic.org to check all what you can learn!

Maleny Celtic Winter School, 17-19 June 2011, in Maleny.

Season Ticket: $140, includes all workshops, Friday night Concert and Saturday night Ceili.

Day Ticket: $80 includes all workshops on the day.

Half-day Ticket: $40 Friday Concert: $5 Saturday Ceilidh: $10 single, $20 family.

Camping: $15 per night per site. Or book early for other local accommodation.

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family fun Bingo night will be held on Saturday June 18 from 5pm – 7pm at Imbil RSL Hall. It is $10 for adults and $5 for children which includes Bingo cards for all the games, sausage sizzle and vegetarian quiche as well as light refreshments.

The Mary Valley team, Tiffany McCarthy, Belinda Greer, Carol McIntosh, Heinke Butt are walking 100km for youth on 16 and 17July.

The Queensland Young Volunteer Awards are officially open for 2011. This year also marks the ten-year anniversary of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10). The Queensland Young Volunteer Awards are the perfect way to acknowledge and reward the efforts of young volunteers aged 12 to 25.

In 2011, the awards program will present winners across seven categories including a new category for ‘Online volunteering’. Each award winner will receive $500, a certificate of recognition and a personal development opportunity.

If you know an outstanding young volunteer, or a group of young volunteers, who deserve acknowledgement and thanks, please nominate them for an award.

Nominations close on Friday 24 June 2011 and can be submitted online on the department’s volunteering website at www.volunteering.qld.gov.au For more info please contact Vivi Zammit, Senior Program Officer, Office for Volunteering, on 07 3405 4186 or by email to vivi.zammit@communities.qld.gov.au

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19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth | Ph 07 5446 0222 BRET 0425 248 994 or TONIA 0407 135 797

kenilworth@boxsells.com.au

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Kenilworth – TIMBER QUEENSLANDER – $295,000

Medium set three bedroom timber home.

Lowset original timber home is in very good condition.

Spacious home with open plan living and dining area.

Three generous bedrooms plus extra room perfect for a large home office.

Air conditioned with two separate living areas.

Single lockup garage with workshop space.

¼ ACRE TOWN BLOCK WITH TOWN WATER AND SEWERAGE. Situated 500 metres from Kenilworth Post Office.

Appealing home with an affordable price tag.

Fully fenced yard.

Situated ONE kilometre from the centre of Kenilworth township with town water and sewerage connected.

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KENILWORTH AUCTION – MUST BE SOLD

Auction – Saturday 25th June – 11:00 am Auction to be held at property.

Cambroon – HORSE LOVERS ‘SADDLE UP’ – Price $649,000

4.8 ACRES OF FLAT QUALITY PASTURES with full frontage to Booloumba Creek. 7 klms from Kenilworth in a pristine rainforest, close to Charlie Moreland Park (Kenilworth State Forest). Large three bedroom lowest brick home with a large family bathroom and two toilets. Separate attached two bedroom, bathroom, laundry and patio can be closed off from the main house. A truly unique property that has business opportunities for equine tourism, kayaking, camping, B&B or farmstay.

Obi Obi – FARMING OR LIFESTYLE – $935,000

Auctioneers • Livestock Agents • Livestock Transport

Livestock 0428 136 893 Terry & Lolie Murtagh • Stock Transport 0428 711 102 Clinton Murtagh

June 15, 2011 | Eumundi: Calf sales every Monday • Cattle sales every 2nd Tuesday

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65 ACRES of fertile grazing country and a modern 10 year old FIVE bedroom brick home that sits majestically on the western boundary commanding expansive and spectacular views over the Obi Obi valley. Privacy with beautiful lawns, plenty of space and good access. Bitumen road frontage, good fencing and cleared usable land. Situated only five klms from Kenilworth.

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Carol Gilmour

0417 603 451

Kenilworth Realty

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth 5446 0164 Fax 5446 0742 Email kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Katie Janet

RENTALS AVAILABLE FROM $200 p/wk

Please call our office to discuss.

Enjoy the endless views $935,000 Obi Obi

Looking for an alternative lifestyle? $465,000 Kenilworth • 64.8 acres in the beautiful Obi Obi Valley – fully fenced.

• Modern lowset FIVE bedroom brick home with office and large family areas.

• Good sized bedrooms all with built-ins – master with ensuite and walk-in robe.

• Large front covered patio area with level grassy areas.

• Three-bay Colorbond shed with carport for horse float plus extra two-bay shed with workshop • Five minutes to Kenilworth and only 15 minutes to Mapleton.

• Good undulating grazing land suitable for stock or horses.

PRIVATE 31 ACRE BLOCK WITH WELL ESTABLISHED TREES AND SECTIONS OF CLEARED GRAZING LAND • Two large dams, rainforest tree plantation plus established fruit trees.

• Very comfortable large liveable shed with wood heater in main living areas.

• Power, phone and bathroom facilities already in place.

• Live in the shed before you build your home or use it as a weekender.

• Great location with easy access to Kenilworth and Eumundi.

• The owner is prepared to look at all offers.

Elevated building block with views!

Brooloo Only $150,000

Ideal first home – Kenilworth

$230,000

• Low set and easy to maintain home on 1011m2 block of land.

• Two bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining and living areas.

• Covered verandah with northerly aspect and rural views.

• Double lock up Colorbond shed with extra space for a workshop.

• Plus single carport • This property MUST BE SOLD - inspections welcome.

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Sunstrip Printers 07 5441 1611

• 2024m2 – HALF ACRE block • Open plan living and dining with kitchenette.

• One bedroom livable shed.

• Beautiful rural views.

• 4000 litre rain water tank.

• Power and phone connected.

• Live here while you build.

• Composting toilet and shower facilities.

• Only 10 minutes from Kenilworth and five minutes to Imbil.