Mary Valley Voice 21 July 2010 - Vol.20 No. 13

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21 July 2010 Vol.20 No. 13

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Wildlife Crusader, Bob Irwin at the Save the Mary Museum and River Education Centre opening page 6

KENILWORTH Launch of Great Walk at Booloumba Creek Historical Article - Ted’s letter___ 3 Christmas Tree meeting Historical Article Trivia_________ 8 COOROY - POMONA CNG&HRG Seminar day Reality Bites local authors Antique & Collectables Fair____ 4 MARY VALLEY MV Scarecrow Festival is back!

MV Walking Group_ ___________ MVSC Permaculture Garden Save the Mary Museum________ MV Stags Rugby League news___ Bob Abbot plays at the Rally____

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OUR COMMUNITY Brownwater Classic 2010 Conondale Fundraising night Elouera Free Open Day_______ 13 Cooran Acoustic Night Cooran Eco Markets & Music SCRC Free Skill Workshops_____ 14 Glenwood Swap Meet Gympie Weight Loss Challenge_ _ 15 Complete Business Books & Records Planet Ark National Tree Day__ 16 Imbil Police Briefs______________ 17 Pat Cale Exhibition at Imbil RSL Letter to the Editor__________ 18 MV Traders ads____________ 4-16 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

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Our front cover photograph has been provided by Glenbo Craig. Bob Irwin with Winney, an adult female Irwin’s turtle. The Irwin’s turtle was discovered and named after Steve and Bob Irwin in the 1990s, and Winney is currently residing at Craig and Gabrielle Latta’s Turtle Breeding Facility in the Mary Valley.

Winney’s offspring are destined to be released into the wild.

Bob officially opened the Save the Mary Museum on 11 July 2010. Related article page 6.

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KENILWORTH THE CONONDALE RANGE GREAT WALK OPENS!

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he day was cold and overcast and the road to Booloumba was muddy but that did not dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic crowd that gathered for the official opening of Conondale Range Great Walk – the last (and the best!) of ten great walks established by the Queensland Government on Friday, 2 July.

After a moving “Welcome to Country” by Dr Eve Fesl OAM Ph D, Traditional Custodian and Elder from Gubbi Gubbi, an outline of the building of the walk was given by Andrea Leverington, Assistant Director-General from the Department of Environment and Resource Management.

Following a warm welcome from Peter Wellington MP, the Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk, Acting Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability invited the children from Conondale State School to help her open the Conondale Range Great Walk (see photo above), much to the delight of all present. Ms Palaszczuk commented, “This is the last of the Great Walks to be opened in this round but we have kept the best till last! This walk is magnificent!”

Tribute was paid to all who worked so hard in preparing the walk. These included the DERM staff and in particular, Norm Taylor, the project manager and the volunteers of the Conondale Range Committee. Their efforts are truly appreciated.

After the formalities, a very welcome lunch of hot soup and bread rolls was served to guests, many of whom then set off to try out some of the track.

Thanks go also to all who contributed in any way. Visitors were indebted to the owners who opened their property for parking and to Off Beat Tours who operated a shuttle service.

There are 56 km of prepared track from the lowlands of Booloumba Creek, along spectacular gorges to tall wet forests of the high country and back through open forested areas. There are three low-key walkers’ camps that cater for six individual tent sites in nodes, each with platform seats. Untreated drinking water and a toilet are provided at each camp. The sections of the track include Booloumba Creek, Mount Gerald-Peters Creek, Peters Creek-Summers Falls, Mount Allen - Booloumba Creek.

And as a matter of interest - the pronunciation of Booloumba is “BUL-LUMBA” (short vowel “U”), not “BUL -LOOMBA” as so many people think!

Anyway, whichever way you say it, Booloumba is the starting point of a magical venture into our breathtakingly beautiful hinterland via the Conondale Range Great Walk! Go and enjoy!

Article Shirley Moreland • Photo Elli Schlunke

WW2 Soldier’s Letter - E M (Ted) Harris based Sth Pacfic 11 Nov 1944

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VX140286 • Spr E M Harris • 10 Austr Fld Coy RAE (AIF) • Thurs 11/11/44

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You will no doubt be very surprised to hear from me after so many months of silence, but don’t let that worry you, as you might have guessed, I am averse to writing letters. Even though I only write once in a blue moon, you don’t want to think for one moment that I have forgotten you as I still retain very vivid and pleasant memories of you, your wife, young Don and Ruth, and of all the happy times I spent with you at Kenilworth.

As a member of this unit and as a poor lonely soldier, hundreds of miles away from home, I spent twelve months travelling about in various parts of sunny Queensland and I can honestly say that at no time did I feel nearer home than when I was at your place, and I might add that I was so struck by the homeliness, the kindness and the charitableness of all the folk in your lovely little town, that it would be the town of my choice if I were asked which part I’d like to go back to most.

When I think of that river with its cool, crystal-clear waters and its diving board, of the beautiful natural scenery all around you, not forgetting of course all the beautiful girls, and the mid-week dances and pictures of a Sat. night in the old hall, the whole vision is simply divine. You never know your luck in a big place like the South West Pacific, so I hope to have the opportunity of seeing you all some day.

I don’t know if you can remember any of the boys or not, but Harry Smith (“Golliwog” we used to call him), Bill Utting (“Rookie”), Perc and Tom, are all still with us. After waiting 22 months I was fortunate enough to get 24 days leave last March, so I feel much more satisfied now - especially as I got engaged while I was home.

Life here is just the same as ever and becomes fearfully monotonous and boring at times, but I suppose we’ll get a well-earned break back on the mainland one of these days. It’s getting very near to Christmas once again, and just think of the Christmas Day we had in ’42, so I send you all my best wishes for a happy Christmas and a bright New Year, hoping all the family is well.

Your sincere friend, Ted

The Research Centre and the Australian War Memorial advised that: The book A purple patch : A History of the 10th Field Company Royal Australian Engineers (A.I.F.) 1940-1945 by Jack Bourne & Jack Lavery indicates that 2 and 3 Sections were based at Witta and that 1 Section was based at Conondale, and that their main tasks were road construction and maintenance.

I recently found the letter above among some old family photographs and as I can find out little information about the writer - Ted Harris (Sapper Edward Milton Harris) - I was wondering if there is anyone among our readers who knows anything of an Army presence in Kenilworth in 1942 when this young man was just 22 years old. Was there an army training establishment nearby?

Did the 10 Australian Field Company of Royal Australian Engineers provide guards for the Italian prisoners of war housed as what is now Kenilworth House? If you know anything please advise me at PO Box 198 Kenilworth Q 4574 or by email at lenore.meldrum@bigpond.com

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ONE DAY - THREE SPEAKERS

Seminar Day is being held by Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group on Saturday, 24 July at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. There will be an information packed day from 9am to 3pm featuring three speakers.

The first guest will be Ian Garvey who will discuss “The History and Development of Queensland in the 1800’s.”

Ian is a retired Principal and specialises in English and History.

Jean Stewart, a fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, will be speaking on “Queensland resources, where to find them and what information they contain.”

The final talk will be given by Robin Keeley on the fascinating topic, “Origin of Surnames.”

The cost of $20 includes a light lunch and morning tea.

For more information and bookings phone 5442 5570 (message bank).

Since writing about her late sister Bess’ double mastectomy and breast reconstruction, Sharon Tregoning has founded a charity - breastANGELS - inspired by her sister’s cancer battle. The organisation provides funding for breast reconstruction to women who have experienced, or are at high risk of, breast cancer.

Julie Gatehouse certainly had plenty of material to work with when she co-authored My Mate Steve Irwin with Tony Frisby. But a good yarn does not always translate into a good book. Julie will be talking about the process of putting a great story onto the page.

Cooroy Community Precinct Manager, Tracey King, said the new Cooroy library offered ideal facilities for local writers to promote their work and share their ideas, as part of The Truth About Us program.

Program schedules are available from all council libraries and can be found on the website www.realitybites3. blogspot.com Book your place by calling 5447 7090.

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Four local authors share their writing success stories

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he Cooroy Library will be hosting a program - The Truth About Us - to give insight into the success of local writers, as part of the Reality Bites festival this month.

The diverse and thought-provoking event, running from 24 July to 1 August 2010, will showcase four local authors, their passion for writing and secrets to having their work published.

Elaine Green will be talking about people power and giving tips on seeing a project through to publication.

After three years working in Samoa, Elaine wanted to reconnect with community and went about writing her first book Green Legends, which tracked how “people power” has shaped the Sunshine Coast.

Sally Henderson’s long love affair with Africa and its elephants was brought to life in the bestselling Silent Footsteps. Her new book Ivory Moon continues that affair in one of the most inhospitable landscapes on the planet.

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s a fundraiser for our organisation Pomona and District Meals on Wheels (photo above) is sponsoring an Antiques and Collectables Fair on the King of the Mountain weekend, 24 and 25 July, 2010. The Fair is being held in the Memorial Hall on Reserve Street, running from 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a wide variety of stalls selling everything from furniture, paintings and fine china to jewellery, linen and art deco.

An entry fee of $4 for adults ($2 concession) will apply; children (accompanied by an adult) free.

Pomona and District Meals on Wheels will do the catering for the fair, preparing delicious sweets, savoury delights (home-made, scrumptious pies of several types are our specialty) and hot and cold beverages in our wonderful kitchen located on the premises. So come to Pomona on our big weekend, have a browse, pick up that much sought after item and enjoy the camaraderie and excitement in our delightful town. For more information call 5485 1777 or 5485 2028.

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MARY VALLEY Join in the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival 2010

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es folks! Its back by popular demand! All the fun of the Scarecrow Festival. And it is coming to your streets and paddocks from the 21 August right through September.

Enter your scarecrow in either the “Traditional”, “Artistic”, or “Children” category.

This is a great opportunity to have some fun and dazzle our friends and visitors with our Aussie ingenuity. So how do you participate? Its simple, register your scarecrow in the local town of your choosing. Then make your scarecrow and have it in place where it can be easily seen from the road. Make sure its in place just before 21 August which is the official opening of Scarecrow Season. Don’t put it out too early, you want it to look its best for the judging which happens during the first week or two.

Each town that participates will have their own judges to choose the finalists that will represent them in each category at the Mary Valley finals. All finalists will receive a certificate.

The top three entries in each category from each town will be entered into the Mary Valley finals. The finals judging will happen on, or soon after, the weekend of August 28/29. We will have a couple of celebrity judges and the only criteria will be the “wow” factor. From a finalist point of view, we are not looking for the best construction, the most elaborate design or other such things. We just want to have some fun and crown the scarecrow that has the most “Wow, that’s an amazing scarecrow!” Yes, its totally subjective. We’ll just let the judges worry about the reasons why they chose one over the other.

The presentations for finalists and winners will be on Saturday 25 September at the Kenilworth Hall. Photos of the scarecrows will be on display for the following week and we hope to have a “people choice” award for each category.

Anyone can build a scarecrow! Here are five quick tips: 1. Skeleton: Two wooden pieces (e.g. broomsticks) - one 6ft long and another 3ft. Attach them to form a cross.

2. Head: Pillowcase or hessian bag (need filling), or pumpkin.

Paint a face and put head on the top of the cross.

3. Hands and legs: Put a shirt over your cross-shaped frame. You can use gloves for hands or tie the ends of the sleeves so the stuffing will stay inside. Put the pants on insert the centre of the skeleton into one of the pant legs.

Leave enough wood at the bottom of the leg to stake your scarecrow in the ground. Tie the legs.

4. Stuffing: Use straw, hay, clothing, plastic bags, newspapers. Stuff the pants first, tuck the shirt in, button and zip the pants. Tie rope or twine around the waist to act as a belt. Stuff the shirt arms first, then the rest of the torso.

5. Accessories: You can sew /glue a hat onto the head of your ‘crow. Other options - a wig, scarves, ties, shoes.

Or you could just let your imagination flow!

If you cannot find your local scarecrow committee to register, contact Graham Miller on 5446 0100 or send an email to graham@webenhanced.com.au Photo of Ned Kelly and article Graham Miller

Brooloo Celebrates the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival

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any Brooloo people love the Scarecrow Festival, so when we found out that it’s back on this year, we decided to have loads of fun with the scarecrows, with several of them already making appearance around town.

Brooloo will hold their own scarecrow gathering on the 8 August, in the grounds near the Brooloo hall, where we are planning plenty of fun activities, including Brooloo peoples choice, and Brooloo scarecrow awards. You can also find out at the gathering, which Brooloo scarecrows will be representing us in the overall Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival this year (three scarecrows in each category). Also one of the Brooloo awards will be best scarecrow costume, so come dressed up as one, if you love costumes.

We are still calling forth all Brooloo scarecrow makers, to get creative and make Brooloo even more fun place.

Especially the children category, since we only have two children scarecrows entered so far. If you wish to enter your scarecrow in the competition, or have any other queries regarding scarecrows in Brooloo, please contact Marie on 5488 6484.

And since Brooloo seems to have plenty of people taking part in all our fun activities, even though our hall is closed, we have created our very own Brooloo community website, so we can relay all our fun plans and activities to as many Brooloo people as possible. You can find us at www.brooloocommunity.weebly.com Happy scarecrow making, and don’t forget to have fun in Brooloo.

Article and photo above from Marie Hanzak

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MARY VALLEY New Edible School Garden for Mary Valley State College

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eachers at Mary Valley State College will be struggling to keep their students in the classroom thanks to a new Permaculture school garden program starting this month.

Our front cover story For more information or further comments please contact Patrick Blampied, Permaculture Research Institute of Australia on 0432 907 876 or media@permaculture.org.au The Permaculture Research Institute of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation researching Permaculture principles and applications.

Based on a 66 acre working farm in The Channon NSW, it offers courses in sustainable approaches to living.

Photo left: Permi Open day with students from Cooran State School, Photographer Di Harris.

Save the Mary Museum and River Education Centre

Leonie Shanahan of Edible School Gardens has now set up 15 schools garden projects on the Sunshine Coast and the kids say it’s a winner.

One boy said after hugging his teacher “I’m not clever in the classroom but I’m really good in the garden, I love gardening.”

On day one of the 12 month program the students will learn all about permaculture design, looking at other examples throughout Australia for inspiration in designing their own Edible School Garden.

“Once the students come up with their own garden design, we encourage parents, grandparents and friends to come and help them create their ‘instant edible garden make over’. In one day they will turn an unused area of about 10m x 10m into a productive masterpiece.” says Leonie, who teaches students about Permaculture.

From herbs that they’re unfamiliar with like brahmi and their favourite chocolate mint, to everyday salads, kale and lettuce, grazing students will learn all facets of Permaculture and organic gardening including making compost, setting up worm farms and using their byproduct, growing food from seeds, seedlings and cuttings, organic pest control and how to harvest food.

Leonie says the highlight of the garden is harvest days when all the students get to cook, often with a local chef. “We prepare a big celebration lunch for all to share together, we will often have this as a festive day and have musicians and dances to add to the special occasion of growing our own fresh organic food to share.”

“Parents are welcomed in the garden to work with the students and learn all about permaculture. Teaching children the connection between food and the garden is so important and eating from the garden isn’t just pleasurable but also an important part of the learning experience.”

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he official opening of the Save the Mary Museum and River Education Centre was held at Kandanga on Sunday 11 July with Wildlife Crusader, Bob Irwin as special Guest Speaker.

Visitors could also ride the Mary Valley Rattler steam train from Gympie to the Opening Ceremony and a light lunch was available with music entertainment.

Save the Mary River Coordinating Group president, Glenda Pickersgill, said the Museum is a tribute to all the people who worked so hard to overturn the decision to dam the Mary River, complete with a story-board, that goes around the walls with the knitted scarf, of the three and a half year campaign from start to finish and packed full of colorful photos and signs.

The River Education section focuses on the unique flora and fauna of the Mary River and provides information about future water resource planning and river restoration, river dynamics and food webs right from the top of the catchment to the Mary River Estuary and the internationally recognised wetlands, the Great Sandy Strait.

The Save the Mary Museum and River Education Centre is open on Wednesdays and Sundays 10am-4pm or by prior arrangement by phoning 07 5488 4800.

Photo above from Glenbo Craig. More photos on colour page 12.

From left to right: Gabrielle Latta, David Kreutz, David Gibson, Bob Irwin, Warren Truss, Glenda Pickersgill, Councillor Jan Watt.

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MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Stags Rugby League Club NEWS

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he Stags are settling into their season with only a couple of wins under their belt at this stage, but also many close losses in games which could have gone either way. This puts the Stags in a good frame of mind that they will make the final eight to take part in the finals this their inaugural season. The players who have taken part in games so far this season are: NAME

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Bradley Carlson Lock 27 Dale Carlson Wing 28 Troy Carlson Half Back 21 Darren Clem Wing James Cochrane Front Row Tom Curran 2nd Row Brenton Dymock Tim Engle Wing 25 Warren Engle Wing 31 Mick Evans 2nd Row 27 Daniel Ferguson 23 Ashley Grant Centre 24 Cameron Gray 2nd Row 23

Josh Heck Herbie Henderson Front Row Will Henderson 2nd Row Marty Hollis Front Ros Benden Hunter Centre 24 Jerry McCallum Front Row 30 Andrew McNaught 2nd Row 20 Brodie O’Rielly 2nd Row Bradley Pfiffer Jacob Ryan Wing 23 Joshua Ryan Five Eight 24 Anthony Smerdon Full Back 24 Greg Smerdon Hooker 22 Brendon Waugh 2nd Row 27 Cameron Waugh Back 18 Troy Wolgast Centre Jason Woods 2nd Row 28 Matthew Zillmann Front Row 26

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The points table after round 11 in the Red Rooster C Grade Competition are: Kilcoy 10 • Bribie Island 9 • Coolum 9 • Yandina 8 • Pomona/Cooran 8 • Caloundra 6 • Caboolture 5 • Beachmere 5 • Mary Valley 3 • Palmwoods 2 • Kawana 1 • Maroochy/Coolum 0

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The draw for the Stags games for the remainder of the season is: Sat 24 July - Mary Valley v Beachmere at Palmwoods Sat 31 July - Mary Valley v Kilcoy at Kenilworth Home Game Sat 7 August - Mary Valley v Caboolture at Pomona Sat 14 August - Mary Valley v Yandina at Yandina Sat 21 August - Mary Valley v Maroochy-Coolum at Maroochydore It will be very exciting to bring the home game to Kenilworth on the Saturday the 31 July (ring Jenny for time). We would like to fill the showgrounds with supporters to cheer the boys on as they will be playing Kilcoy who at the moment is at the top of the ladder.

The tentative date for our presentation night will be the 25 September to be held at the Bowls Club at Imbil. There will be limited places available and entry will be by prepaid tickets so be quick to get your ticket when they are available. For inquiries phone 5484 5133.

Photo above: Home Game 29 May against Caloundra – shows the Valley in strong attack

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ach year the Mary Valley Show Society at Imbil provide the Service Park for what was formally known as the Brisbane Sporting Car Club Rally and is now recognised as the International Rally of Queensland. The organisation has grown in size and has now become an internationally recognised event with competitors from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Japan competing in two international legs, hence the decision to give the event a name it deserves.

This year the rally returns to our region and is conducted over the two days 31 July and1 August.

Over the weekend, the Service Park at Imbil Showgrounds is a hub of activity with rally cars coming and going and a camping ground filled to capacity. The Imbil forest sets the scene for the gruelling circuit and there is provision for an excellent observation point for those who would like to see the rally cars in full action. Public transport is available for those who care to travel to the forest. It departs from the Imbil showgrounds and returns to the same location.

Refreshments, including hot food, drinks, tea and coffee are available as well as toilet facilities. The trip to the forest observation point is definitely worth consideration and provides exciting entertainment.

Back at the grounds, hot food and refreshments are served all day and visitors can enjoy watching the activities associated with a Rally Service Park.

From 5.30pm at the Imbil Showgrounds, the evenings entertainment begins. This year sees the first time ever Saturday night entertainment. Mayor Bob Abott of Sunshine Coast Regional Council and his very popular band The Boreen Point Blues Connection (see photo above) will give a performance not witnessed in the Mary Valley before.

Prior to their appearance, popular Sunshine Coast band King Tuck will start the nights entertainment. Dinner and a licenced bar will be available from 5.30 pm under the huge marquee and just outside you may like to gather around the fire in the drum. Cost for the evening will be just $20 per person and includes meal and entertainment.

The bar will be fully licenced.

Checkout the rally website www.rallyqueensland.com.au For more info about the Saturday night entertainment please contact Lee Evans on 5481 1709 or Sue McMah on 5484 5165.

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ue to the increasing popularity of the annual Kenilworth Christmas Tree event, it has become evident that more volunteer workers are required to ensure continuation of the smooth running for which the event is renowned, as well as the even distribution of the workload involved in making the evening the success it is.

It may not be widely known, but the Christmas Tree event has a long history in Kenilworth. Commencing in 1950, it has been held every year since, migrating from being held in the main street to the showgrounds in order to accommodate the increasing number of children receiving gifts from Santa and the various forms of entertainment.

The Christmas Tree group is a sub-committee of the Kenilworth Hall Show and Recreation Ground Association Inc., and as such enjoys use of the grounds at no cost as well as coverage under the insurance held by the Hall Association. Over the years many people have contributed a large amount of time and dedication to ensuring its success, far too many to mention by name for fear of omitting someone through oversight. Suffice to say though that with the continuing popularity of the evening and workers required to manage a range of duties, more volunteers are required.

Toward this, it has been decided to hold a community meeting on the evening of the 27 July at 7pm at the Kenilworth Hall to discuss this years celebration and enable a distribution of duties.

If you are interested in the continuation of this event which will have been running for 60 years this year, then your attendance will be most welcome. You will not be asked to hold a committee position unless you specifically wish to do so. All that is asked is that you have a willingness to do some volunteering, no matter how small, leading up to and on the evening of the function in order that the continuing success of this community event is maintained.

Blair Meldrum

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HISTORICAL TRIVIA QUESTION

he answer to last editions Kenilworth Trivia Question is: The Tar Pots were so named because the Road Workers heated large containers of tar for use on the bitumening of the roads. The containers remained in place for some period of time and were situated on the Little Yabba Creek side of the “Zig Zag” - where the Bellbird Viewing spot was situated.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION Where is Humphrey Hassall’s corner?

From the 21 August right through September. Enter your scarecrow in either the “Traditional”, “Artistic”, or “Children” category. Photo above from Marie Hanzak, below from Graham Miller. Related article page 5.

Cheryl Seabrook and Mark Ricketts, both of whom have been very active in the Conondale Range Committee, and especially in implementing the National Park in the Conondales.

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Gracious four bedroom air cond homestead plus two bedroom air cond workers cottage Estimated carry capacity of 100 single adult cattle n Extensive pasture improvement Double lock-up Colorbond garage n Extra shed to accommodate four vehicles.

Permanent creek and bore plus two dams n 320 acre grazing property Excellent fencing and stockyards, fenced into 10 paddocks Brand new four-bay machinery shed n Lucerne shed

Coolabine – 43 ACRES TOTAL PRIVACY – SOLAR PASSIVE HOME – $550,000 This rare bush block features a relatively new solar passive two bedroom home (90% complete) with a $30,000 solar system plus a rustic one bedroom cabin towards the rear of the property.

The main home features a open fire place, timber slab kitchen and a front deck for those afternoon drinks.

Located only 5klm from Kenilworth and 30klm from Eumundi. Price $550,000

• Includes $30,000 solar system plus one bedroom cabin at rear of property

Kenilworth – LOTS OF ROOM – FOUR BRM ON JUST OVER ½ ACRE – $325,000 No close neighbours yet only 2 klm to Kenilworth.

UPSTAIRS: Four large bedrooms Formal lounge with woodheater Kitchen/dining rooms, bathroom and sep. toilet

Kenilworth – AWARD WINNING BUTCHERY – FREEHOLD BUSINESS

Situated in the main street of Kenilworth this long term established business is offered for sale. Modern brick building, including smokehouse in prime position and showing reliable returns.

Price $470,000 plus stock at value.

Sunroom to front verandah All polished hardwood floors DOWNSTAIRS: Laundry, Office/art room area Games room with built-in bar and rustic themed toilet

Brooloo – 5 ACRE LIFESTYLE BLOCK Trail bike or mountain bike, horse riding, weekender...

9m X 6m fully lined and insulated roof, Colorbond shed.

Fenced dog yard and post and rail entry to block.

Approx ½ semi cleared with balance rainforest scrub.

Power and phone to front boundary... Just 15klm to Kenilworth, 41klm to Eumundi and 47klm to Gympie.

VIEWS, POWER and PHONE – Price $267,000

2010 Brownwater Classic at Pickering Bridge, Moy Pocket Photo Elli Schlunke

Linsey Pollack & friends in sonic action recently at the Cooran Markets & Music, every first and third Saturday of each month.

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From 5.30pm at the Imbil Showgrounds for the International Rally of Queensland, the evening’s entertainment will begin with popular Sunshine Coast band King Tuck. Related article page 8.

The official opening of the Save the Mary Museum and River Education Centre.

Kandanga Sunday 11 July. Photo from Glenbo Craig. Related article page 6.

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OUR COMMUNITY 2010 BROWNWATER DRAWS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS in Moy Pocket

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his year’s Brownwater Classic for the coveted Numabulla Cup (gold on plywood) drew competitors from as far away as Mexico and the USA. Held in ideal weather conditions at Pickering Bridge, Moy Pocket, the 21st Brownwater saw a diversity of boat styles, all crafted from local blackbean pods and other biodegradable materials.

This year’s event was made all the more special, as it was the first for the last few years not held under the threat of an impending Mary River dam.

Winner of the Ross Freiberg Award for Design Excellence went to Poppy Muirsmith assisted by Des King and Eli Muirsmith with the runner-up being young Arved Clegg from upstream at Crystal Waters. The difficult task of judging designs was admirably carried out by Moy Pocket resident yachties, Mike and Brenda Cantwell, the only locals with a ferro-cement yacht in the Moy Pocket Dry Dock. The trophies for the best-named boats were shared by the Eckley family, with Alia being the winner and Sylvie second.

The course for the race was not without its share of hazards, both white-water rapids and numerous snags.

The 150metre course saw a number of reversals in leaders before novice Seth Sims of Cedar Pocket crossed the line first to take line honours and the prestigious trophy. Runnerup in the Novice section was Cindi Menseti. In the Veteran section Serge of Incorruptible Computers, narrowly nudged coastal visitor Lizette Morrison into second place.

Young Lauris Dwyer of Witta deserves special mention for Boat Retrieval in Icy Waters while Bodhi Royer must be commended for Boat Unsnagging from Fallen Trees.

This year’s rock-skipping events were conducted on one of the most difficult courses the river has yet presented. Not only were good skipping rocks notable by their absence (maybe the cumulative impact of a decade and a half of such events) but the course itself had a number of obstacles in key locations.

Winner of the 7years and under Section was Coco Muirsmith from Marcus Beach, while in the 14 years and under section Caelen Dwyer of Witta made it two in a row, retaining his crown from young Lewis Thompson.

After some hot competition in the ladies Rock-Skipping, last year’s winner Harmony Douwes again emerged victorious, just edging out her mother Adele Combes.

The Open Section required many rounds before leaders started to emerge. This year’s winner was Kevin Shaw from Cootharaba with Neale Norton a close second.

The Sid Loweke Trophy for the (un)lucky skip was won by last year’s winner Caelen Dwyer with chainsaw sculptor Keith Gall, who flew in from the US specifically for the event, having to content himself with second place.

A small field contested the visually delightful Brownwaterby-Night in chilly conditions. Winner was Lauris Dwyer with

Harmony Douwes runner-up. Following the nightrace, all benefited greatly by proximity to a wonderfully radiant campfire.

The Commodore and crew of the Moy Pocket Yacht Club would like to thank all this year’s participants for the convivial competitiveness again shown at this special event. The Brownwater is held each year on the middle Saturday of the June/July school holidays when all the blackbean pods have fallen. The Commodore wishes to have it known that, contrary to popular belief, it is not deliberately timed to fall on the coldest afternoon and evening of the entire year.

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he Conondale Community is getting behind a local family who have a young daughter battling leukaemia by hosting a huge night of music and entertainment on Saturday 31 July, 6pm at the Conondale Hall.

The Ludwig family of Conondale are in Brisbane with their daughter Rachael during this difficult time, and their hometown community of Conondale are rallying together with all of the local groups chipping in to host the upcoming event.

Several local musos have agreed to donate their time to provide the entertainment for the night, so all sorts of different styles of music will be happening, as well as heaps of other fun and entertainment on the night. Plenty for all the family to get into, so bring the kids as well.

There will be live music from 6pm, with plenty of food and a licensed bar.

All proceeds from the night will go to the Ludwig Family, so please support this great event.

For further information contact Ashley at the Conondale Store on 5494 4636.

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Bring your children, friends and family and enjoy the jumping castle, face painting, art and craft activities and a free sausage sizzle, phone 5449 1444 for more information.

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OUR COMMUNITY Cooran Acoustic Cooran Music Night

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on’t miss the next Cooran Acoustic Night at the Cooran Hall on Saturday the 14 August at 7.30pm.

This community event promises to be another fantastic night for everyone.

The last acoustic night saw incredible performances from Sunshine Coast musicians and a variety of other acts.

There is a lot of talent out there and the Cooran Acoustic Night is the perfect place to strut your stuff!

Please bring your original music and songs and don’t forget to register on the blackboard on arrival.

Admission is still only $3. Delicious low price food and drinks are also available.

Come and be a part of the entertainment or just enjoy a great family night out. Proudly supported by Noosa Community Radio 101.3FM For more info please contact Mark Steer on 5485 2526.

For info and highlights visit www.myspcace.com/ cooranacousticnight or email cooranacousticnight@ hotmail.com See you there!

ESCAPE TO THE COORAN MARKETS and LIVE MUSIC EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY

Also, the count-down is on for the next Cooran Tall Trees Street Party, courtesy of the Cooran Markets and sponsors but more on that as we get closer to October.

Whilst eternally aspiring towards an eco-flavour, we relish in the feel-good atmosphere that makes for a great day out.

For Inquiries Shayne (stalls) 5485 2767 and Steve 5485 0332 (for musos). New stallholders and musos always welcome to both the Street Party and the regular market!

Free skills training workshops for community organisations

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unshine Coast Council has partnered with Volunteering Sunshine Coast to develop a series of free skills training workshops for community groups.

Scheduled to run over the first half of August 2010, the practical Nuts and Bolts sessions are hosted by local media and business experts and will focus on two separate toolboxes – Management and Promotion and Planning and Finance.

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The workshops will be presented by staff from local newspapers, TV and radio stations, as well as experts in governance, legal matters, planning, council grants and other funding.

Drop in and choose from a variety of stalls such as fruit ‘n veg, cafes, art, craft, massage, dog stuff, recycled goods, bamboo with many surprises awaiting the adventurous visitor.

Topics covered will include: media partnerships • good governance • how to make informed decisions on the best legal structure for an organisation • legal issues in volunteer management • strategic planning, and • financial management

void the crowds at the coast to where landscape is everything and enjoy the atmosphere among the trees at Cooran’s Pioneer Park for the local markets every first and third Saturday of the month .

The markets also feature talented musicians such as our local Steve Aparani and his band, regular locals such as the “Coorantics” and a few “new kids on the block” doing jazz, rock and folk which are what they do best. Occasionally we have special guest musicians such as Linsey Pollak who always gets the crowds in up-tempo mode with the merimba ensemble and other innovative surprises.

With local shops in the street, “Cybils” restaurant and a new playground, there’s everything to keep families amused including a skate ramp and BMX track close by.

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Community Policy and Programs portfolio holder, Councillor Jenny McKay, said the sessions are a great opportunity for local groups to improve their skill sets and enhance organisational performance.

With the next council major grants round opening at the end of July, the workshops will provide timely information on financial assistance available to organisations through the Council Grants Program.

Workshops will be held at the following locations: Management and Promotion at Cooroy Library on Wednesday 4 August from 10am to 12.30pm and Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday 12 August from 10am to 12.30pm.

For more info, email grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants Bookings are essential – phone council on 5475 7272 to secure your place.

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n Saturday 21 August 2010 our small community of Glenwood situated half way between Gympie and Maryborough comes alive with approximately 4,000 visitors flocking to our award winning event the 7th Annual Glenwood Swap Meet, Car & Bike Show & Variety Concert. This event has received some funding from the Fraser Coast Council to help stage this event for the benefit of the community.

All the artists and people involved have donated their precious time to help raise money for our local community with all money raised going back to our local community.

The gates open at 7am and the huge variety concert starts at 8am and winds up at 4pm. With a small entry fee of $3 adults and free for children under 12, makes it a cheap day out for the family to enjoy all the attractions with hours to admire the beauty of the outstanding Car and Bike Show, browse through the huge buy, sell and swap sites, rides for the kids, enjoy a BBQ burger and a beer, sit down, relax and listen to some of the best entertainment on show.

The outstanding Car and Bike Show draws the attention it deserves, as it attracts over 50 entrants from Queensland and interstate with the finest collection of Classic/Vintage bikes and cars on show today.

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wo Weight Loss Challenges down and 150 kilos gone, the Gympie Weight Loss Challenges are still going strong. Even winter hasn’t stopped these amazing people.

With an incredible 9kilo loss in six weeks, it was fantastic to see the winner of the last Challenge so excited by her amazing effort. It was also great to see the motivation, commitment and testimonials that come from the other participants and how it can change one’s life.

Not only are these remarkable challengers losing weight but the medical improvements are fantastic. From blood pressure improving, cholesterol decreasing, diabetes under control and many more fantastic stories.

“Running these Community Challengers motivates me even more to help other people” says Wellness Coach, Sharon Collins.

Due to today’s society being the way that it is, over 70% of medical illnesses are caused by poor nutrition, Sharon can help you make the right choices and show you how to lose that weight.

Our next community Weight Loss Challenge is starting after the school holidays and will be running for eight weeks – only $40. For more information you can contact me on 5485 2320 or 0407 852 320.

This event is not just a car and bike show enthusiasts heaven, it is filled with something for everyone. The 180+ buy, sell and swap sites to browse through are brimming over with everything you can think of from car and bike parts, bric a brac, plants, clothing, homewares, furniture, cakes to name a few..

KENILWORTH POST OFFICE + CARTRIDGE WORLD NAMBOUR NOW WORKING TOGETHER TO SAVE $$$$ = MARY VALLEY ˛

We are now working with Kenilworth Post to simplify the process of supplying cartridges to your area for personal and business use.

Cartridges can be left for refill, or new cartridges can be ordered through Kenilworth Post.

Cartridge World Nambour offers a 100% guarantee on all new, refilled and remanufactured cartridges.

We have been servicing the coast for seven years, and look forward to extending our great service and competitive prices throughout the Mary Valley.

For further inquiries or pricing, please contact our Nambour Store.

The popular variety concert with its 10+ acts is a hit every year showcasing some of best entertainment on the coast today.

Starting off at 8am with the laid back music-Country-Folk -Blues through to the latest tunes in the afternoon.

This year’s headline act is the legendary Australia Johnny Cash Tribute Show performing some of his popular classic favorites for all to enjoy.

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Also taking to the stage are some of our talented local singers/songwriters and bands such as Native Aliens, Daddy Long Legs, Parafanailya, Bliss, The Tapper Girls, Glenn Fox, Clare Quinn, Karen Thomsen, Gerard Taylor and the Gold Dust Rockers.

For more event details and bookings phone Bernie on 5485 7191 or 0408 458 303

REFILL & SAVE

Cartridge World Nambour is now in your area!

A huge charity monster raffle with approximately 30+ multiple draw prizes donated by our very generous business houses will be drawn on stage at 1pm.

Come along and enjoy a great family day out.

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omplete Business Books and Records is a Malenybased firm that provides accounting services to the Hinterland area.

Many of CBB&R taxation clients are based in Conondale and Kenilworth and who they regularly visit in a bookkeeping and business capacity. Even the general manager lives in the valley.

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hree trees are all that’s needed to offset the average size home’s annual lighting output, according to new information from Planet Ark. At today’s National Tree Day launch, the environmental organisation revealed its aim for this year’s event is to plant a million new native trees and shrubs.

If you are in business and need some advice, don’t worry, they can come to you and for total convenience, prepare and lodge Tax Returns and can deduct their fees from your refund.

Planet Ark, in conjunction with Toyota is calling on all Australian families to give back to the environment and offset a year of their home’s average lighting needs by getting involved in National Tree Day on Sunday 1 August.

“We take pride in working with you to help you with your Income Tax Returns and with book-keeping services to help you to achieve your business goals”, says Manager, Tanya Wilson.

“A million trees are capable of absorbing the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are generated from the annual lighting needs of approximately 348,000 households, which is equivalent to the number of households on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts combined,” says Planet Ark spokeswoman Rebecca Gilling.

CBB&R provide a complete range of services to meet all accounting needs including business and taxation guidance with down to earth, sensible advice to help anyone to start up their own business or with any ongoing business concerns.

They also help manage client business record keeping from simple to advanced systems and their book-keeping services include Goods and Services Tax and Business Activity Statements.

Complete Business Books and Records is very proud to support the businesses and the individuals of the valley and look forward to being of friendly, experienced service to you.

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“By getting involved in National Tree Day and planting a tree for yourself, one for your children and one for our country, not only are you helping grow Australia’s tree population, you’ll be reversing the environmental impact of your home’s annual lighting needs.”

As Australia’s biggest community tree planting event, National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day are responsible for planting 15 million native trees and shrubs by approximately two million volunteers over the years.

“Over its lifetime a single tree will absorb over 268 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions. The average Australian home’s annual lighting needs will emit 770 kilograms of greenhouse gases. So get involved this National Tree Day and help create a cleaner and healthier environmental for the next generation,” said Toyota’s Senior Executive of Sales and Marketing, Dave Buttner.

Find your nearest tree planting event at http://treeday. planetark.org/find-a-site or call 1300 88 5000.

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rom 11 March 2010, all children up to seven years of age must be secured in a child restraint. A child may stop using a child restraint once they turn seven years of age or their eye level is above the back of the booster seat.

The new child restraint laws have been introduced to reduce the number of children being prematurely graduated to the next level of child restraint, or to no child restraint at all, and to reduce the effects of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.

Research indicates that regulations specifying child restraint usage by age will result in the smallest number of children being inappropriately restrained, rather than if the regulations specified height or weight requirements. Guidelines are also easier for parents and carers to understand and follow if given in terms of age.

The child restraint must be an approved child restraint that complies with Australian Standards (AS1754 or AS/NZS1754). An approved child restraint will display an Australian Standards tick logo.

The following table is a guide for parents and carers to selecting a suitable child restraint.

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0 to 6 months less than 8 kgs

rearward facing baby capsule or infant restraint

6 months to 1 year 8 to 12 kgs

rearward or forward facing infant restraint

6 months to 4 years 8 to 18 kgs

forward facing child restraint with built-in harness

4 years to 7 years 14 to 26 kgs

booster seat with H-harness or a booster seat with a secured adult seatbelt

If the car has one row of seats only (that is, a ute) • A child of any age can sit in the front seat if the vehicle has only one row of seats and they are properly restrained. If the vehicle has a passenger airbag fitted, a rearward facing child restraint should not be used.

Where there are two or more rows of seats • A child under four years of age cannot sit in the front row of a vehicle that has more than one row of seats, even if the child is three years of age and large enough to be seated in a booster seat.

• A child aged between four and seven years of age cannot sit in the front row of a vehicle that has more than one row of seats unless all the other seats are occupied by children under seven years of age.

Please note: If the back seat has two child restraints fitted and there is no room for a third child restraint, a non-tethered booster seat or booster cushion can be used, providing the child using the booster seat is between four and seven years of age.

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WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Look out for Encompass The latest edition of Encompass will arrive in your letterbox soon.

Council’s regional publication keeps you informed of council projects and services as well as how you can get involved.

Green waste is not rubbish Want to recycle your garden waste but don’t have the time or the space? Then let council do it for you.

From November, council’s garden recycling service will be available across the region.

The service costs $72 per year and special incentives apply if you sign up during July.

Visit the waste pages on council’s website for more information.

New times for council meetings Council has changed its meeting schedule from July.

Committee Meetings will be held every fortnight from 28 July and Ordinary Meetings will be held on 4 August and every fortnight thereafter.

Visit council’s website for a full meeting schedule.

Australia Day Awards Council is calling for nominations for Council’s 2011 Australia Day Awards, so take this opportunity to recognise local people who are outstanding achievers in the community.

Nomination categories include sport and recreation, environment, senior and young citizen of the year, community, business and creative.

See council’s website for online nomination forms.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting

9am, 28 July, Caloundra.

Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting

1pm, 28 July, Caloundra.

Ordinary Meeting

10am, 4 August, Caloundra.

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OUR COMMUNITY Love Affair for Artist Imbil

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ome years back artist Patricia Cale fell in love at first sight with the northern end of the Mary Valley.

She has been experiencing the romance for three years now in a cottage overlooking the township of Imbil where the winter mist rolls in over the range at sunrise.

Living quietly with her poodle, Patricia has absorbed the landscape and the mood of the valley.

Watching the burn and recovery of the 2009 bushfire at Tuchekoi led to a major exhibition and now her work is all about the winter experience of the Mary Valley.

Patricia is here to stay, “I love this small town - it’s a place of warm hearts and working dogs. All the way along the back roads to Amamoor I find stunning landscape filled with evocative moments.”

It’s some of those moments that Patricia will be showing at the Imbil RSL Hall on Saturday 31 July, opening at 2pm and continuing through Sunday 1 August 10am - 4pm.

“Mary Valley Moments” will be introduced by the celebrated international cookbook author Jacki Passmore.

Jacki is no stranger to the Imbil region having spent her childhood in the area before travelling the globe. She is an avid collector of artists, including Patricia Cale.

Patricia is represented by Main Street Gallery, Montville.

Her work can be seen on the gallery’s website www. mainstreetgallery.com.au Editor’s Note: Patricia Cale won in the three sections she entered at the recent 2010 Mary Valley Art Festival (Open, Mary Valley Country and Drawing) judged by Kevin Oxley from the Gallery Art on Cairncross.

This is a thank you letter for all the people who supported and donated things for the fundraiser for Travis Taylor who was hit by a car on Moy Pocket road on the 12 June.

On Sunday the 4 July a fundraiser was held at the Railway Hotel Imbil for 15 year old Travis Taylor. Travis was hit while riding his pushbike by a car on Moy Pocket Road on Saturday the 12 June. Since then he has been at the Royal Brisbane hospital. He suffered severe head injuries, was in a induced coma for about ten days. He is now awake and breathing on his own but extent of his injuries will not be known for up to 12 months. Since then his family has been by his bedside.

We were blessed with beautiful weather and many people came to enjoy the variety of live entertainment, as well as the auction and multi draw raffle. On that day we raised $2,600 which will help the family through this difficult time.

As well as the day at the Hotel several people got together and painted Travis’s room for when he comes home. There are still donation tins at various businesses in Kenilworth and Imbil. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses and people: Railway Hotel Imbil, The Goose Club, Imbil Garage, Imbil Buthcher, Seeds to Serendipity, Rattler Cafe, Peppers Cafe, Friendly Grocers, Imbil Hardware, Fishing Shop, Imbil Post Office, Island Reach Camping Grounds, Whispering Pines Nursery, Jeff and Irene Maintenance, Connacht House Salon, Rod Nolan, Jason Brookfield, Owen Tregoning, Ride the Mary kayak hire, Lynn Hogg, Jody Knight, Russell and Kelly, Eleanor, Glen and Sonja Carter, Glenn Warren, Pomona Bowls Club.

Porters Produce, Kenilworth Garage, Kenilworth Bed and Breakfast, Kenilworth Hotel, Barra Hut Seafood, Kenilworth Post Office, Kenilworth Newsagency, Friendly Grocers, Kenilworth Butchers, Top Cafe, Nana McGinns, Kenilworth Reality, Kenilworth Bakery, Kenilworth Chemist, Kenilworth Vet, Matt O Callaghan, Tyrone and Jay Murdoch, Crama Pest Control.

I would also like to thank all the performers and people who put their time and effort into this wonderfull day.

Thank you for all your cash donanations and support.

JUNE 2010

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Country Town Living right on Yabba Creek – Imbil

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What are you waiting for? this one is value for money This well presented home is on an easy to manage two acre parcel of land. The home is highset: with three bedrooms, bathroom, lounge kitchen and dining up while downstairs is a second bathroom and laundry area. There is still plenty of room to expand under if needed as the height is ideal for an extension. You can enjoy the views from the verandah and enjoy the peace and quiet of this country home.

Welcome to waterfront living in Imbil. This unique property has a Commercial zoning: there is shop front (currently rented out) and potential to gain income from the home if you choose to do so. The home comprises of one bedroom with ensuite, lounge room, dining room and eat-in kitchen, plus second shower and toilet in the laundry. A separate one bedroom studio with built-in robes is at the rear of the home. There is also a large Colorbond shed and single carport. This is a magical spot with established gardens and trees with a pathway meandering down to the creek which is on the rear boundary of this property. Why not take up a water sport: swimming, fishing or canoeing. You may even be looking at your own business venture to run from this property, the possibilities are endless. All inspections are by appointment.

$325,000 100mtrs of Mary River frontage and 20Ha Irrigation Licence - Kenilworth

$469,000

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$550,000

87 acre parcel includes automatic sprinkler and timer system with underground pipes...

$1,750,000

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Private Bush Retreat – Kenilworth

Looking to get away from close neigbours and retreat to the bush? Then you should take a look at this 47 acre property in the beautiful location of Coolabine. There is two bedroom home with solar power and a one bedroom self contained cabin, which is not visible from the main home. Most of the land is natural bush with a 10 acre section suitable for grazing.

There are two good dams, boundary fences in place and plenty of nature walks over the property. The state forest is only a short stroll down the road.

Right on the Mary River is where you will find this 87 acre parcel of land with its original farm house. We know that water is a big must for any working property and this one comes with a 20ha irrigation licence and automatic sprinkler and timer system with all the underground pipes. The current owner has previously run 100 head of cattle, with improved pastures and good stock rotation and irrigation. This property is all useable and is only on the outskirts of town in a convenient location. The original home is need of some renovations or you could consider building a new home as there are a couple of choice house sites which give you unrestricted views of the surrounding farm.