Mary Valley Voice February 11 2015 - Vol.25 No.1

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Front cover: The Kenilworth Sub Branch of the RSL has been working with Councillor Greg Rogerson to erect a new memorial to honor the service in the armed forces of Australia of men and women from the Kenilworth district.

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THE MONTH THAT WAS

t’s time to cash in. Christmas gift cards are great, but did you know that $44billion worth have gone unclaimed world-wide since 2008?

That’s fast. It took the inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, Erno Rubik, one month to solve the cube after he invented it. The world record is 5.55 seconds broken by Dutch cuber Mats Valk (image source Youtube video).

Second comment spoken on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, who accompanied Neil Armstrong as the first men to walk on the moon, said ‘Beautiful view. Magnificent desolation.’

How neat is that. Hitachi once invented an ATM which heated bank notes to 200 degrees to kill any bacteria, then ironed them before they were dispensed.

Now that’s a good idea. In Stockholm there is a speed camera lottery where good drivers can win money from the fines of speeding drivers. And, high school students are paid the equivalent of $187.00 a month to attend school.

A well paying job. Videos unboxing children’s toys has turned one mystery woman into a very wealthy lady. How, you ask?

She opens Disney toys. On DisneyCollector BR channel it shows hundreds of videos of a pair of nail-polished hands “unboxing” everything Disney. Each video lasts around five minutes and never strays from the product as a cute little voice guides the viewer through the delicate unveiling of each toy and the ensuing demonstration of its features. The account has 3,487,218 subscribers, with her top video, “Play Doh Sparkle Princess,” notching a staggering 178,415,686 views and contributing to the mind-boggling total of 4,767,605,816 views across the channel.

All that for one painting. On May 2, 2012 at an auction house in New York the Painting “Scream” broke a world record. The bidding started at $40million; 12 minutes later, the final offer came in by telephone - $119,922,500.

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n behalf of the Kenilworth Swimming Pool Committee, I would like to thank the Chook Chase Sub Committee for their generous donation of much needed funds to the Kenilworth Swimming Pool. The iconic Chook Chase is a wonderful fundraiser for the Kenilworth Community, greatly appreciated by all. We look forward to working with you all again in 2015. Again a big thank you.

Veronika Spicer Secretary for the Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc Inc

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VICKI IN NEW YORK

here’s no doubt something about our Kenilworth kids – they are adventurous!

Former Kenilworth girl, Vicki Fennelly (nee McGinn) ran in the 2014 New York Marathon which attracted over 55 000 runners watched by literally thousands of spectators. The weather was cold and windy, so windy that wheelchair athletes did not go across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge that connects Staten Island to Brooklyn. Vicki said, “ I loved the race even though it was very noisy with lots to look at and take in. Having family there was a highlight, cheering me on as I crossed the finishing line after five hours of running.”

Congratulations, Vicki! A well run race!

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he end of the summer holiday season is here. The Kenilworth Swimming Pool did a roaring business, catering to campers, holiday visitors and of course the local Kenilworth folk. A big thank you to all the volunteers who really worked hard and put in long hours. The water slide is our main attraction, everyone loves it. Now that school has started the opening hours for the Kenilworth Swimming Pool change and are as follows.

Weekdays Monday to Friday 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Weekends 10:30 pm to 4:30 pm Felicity will be holding learn to swim lessons and junior training starting Thursday 5 Feb. For enquiries and bookings cask at the kiosk or ring 5446 0326.

The Kenilworth Swimming Pool is community swimming pool, managed by a very small, but industrious committee and a very small band of devoted volunteers. We are always looking for more committee members and volunteers to share the load. If you have a few hours spare, please come to the kiosk at the pool and someone there will be more than happy to assist you with more information. The Kenilworth Swimming Pool phone contact is 5446 0326. After pool open hours an answering machine will take your details and someone will get back to you. The end of the swimming season is around Easter, weather taken into consideration. So enjoy the rest of the swim season, keep cool.

Veronika Spicer Secretary Kenilworth Swimming Pool Committee

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

ust before Christmas, a group from the combined Kenilworth churches packed grocery hampers for families needing a bit of a hand. Our sincere thanks to all who donated groceries, money, wrapping paper and their time and thanks to Chappie Tressa who delivered the hampers. A special thanks to members who contributed homemade Christmas cakes and puddings.

The Uniting and Anglican Churches have both welcomed new pastors to their parishes. As the result of her acceptance of the call to Ministry with the Blackall Range Uniting Churches of Kenilworth, Maleny, Montville and Palmwoods, Rev ‘d Catherine Solomon was inducted at a Special Service held at Maleny Uniting Church on Saturday 17 January. Rev’d Solomon was very warmly welcomed by visiting clergy, a well attended congregation and members from other religious denominations.

Maleny Anglican Parish which encompasses Maleny, Montville and Kenilworth welcomed incoming priest Fr Harry Reuss and his wife Gillian at his commissioning at St George’s, Maleny on 3 February with Bishop Jonathan Holland celebrating.

It was with sadness that the Maleny Anglican Parish announced the impending closure of one of the area’s oldest and much loved churches – St Matthew’s at Gheerulla. At a public meeting on 27 January, Bishop Jonathan Holland listened to community thoughts and outlined the processes to be followed for a final Eucharist and then the sale of the church building and land.

Once again, the women’s breakfasts are on again this year at St George’s Church Hall in Maleny. They will be held on Saturdays 28 February, 2 May, 27 June, 29 August and 31 October, each with a guest speaker. Watch this space for further details or contact Ruth on rblackburn99@yahoo.com Shirley Moreland February 11, 2015 |3

KENILWORTH 1914

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n August 4, 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany.

Australia pledged a force of 20,000 to be placed at Britain’s disposal. Prime Minister Andrew Fisher declared that Australia would support Great Britain in the war against Germany.

August-September 1914 saw the formation of variously named ‘patriotic funds’ in all States of Australia to raise money to send extra food and clothing to service personnel overseas. http://www.anzacsite.gov.au/5environment/timelines/ australia-at-war-1901-2000/1914.html In the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (9.10.1914, page 5) the following report was published:On previous occasions the bachelors of Kenilworth have given an invitation ball: this year they subscribed as before, but instead of sending out invitations, they decided to make a charge for admission and to hand over the proceeds to the local branch of the Maroochy Shire Patriotic Fund. … The hall had been tastefully decorated with flags and bunting: a large Union Jack occupied a prominent position. The district was splendidly represented, and there were people present from Eumundi, The Bluff, Belli and Obi Obi. It was estimated that the attendance must have been well over 150. Before dancing commenced the honorary secretary of the Kenilworth Branch Patriotic Fund made some brief remarks, in the course of which he heartily thanked the Kenilworth bachelors for their praiseworthy efforts. The National Anthem was then sung by the large assemblage.

The music was gratuitously supplied by Messrs B. Pearce (violin) and F. Loweke (accordeon), assisted by one or two other gentlemen. The dancing was carried out with vigour, with Mr. Geo Fritz as a capable M.C. There was but one fancy set, “Sailors”, and the lads and lassies looked very well in their sailor costumes.

Those taking part in this set were the Misses Ruth Beattie, Winnie Sims, Florrie Loweke and Hannah Pickering, Masters Dick Sims, N. McGinn, Roy Beattie and S. McGinn.

Among the individual fancy costumes were noticed Miss Ada Pickering (Night), Miss Derkin (Sunflower), Miss Lily Sims (Where are you going my Pretty Maid?) and Miss Elsie McGinn (Red Riding Hood). They all looked very nice. During the evening Mr. C. Lowrey favoured the company with a recitation. Supper was served at midnight; the bachelors attended to the wants of the big gathering with all due attention.

2015 is the Centenary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli.

We will remember them.

This community was built through the hard work and dedicated efforts of so many people – many of whom have passed unacknowledged. The Association would like to see people in our community who give their time selflessly for the benefit of the district appreciated. The Historical Association is, therefore,

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calling for nominations for the 2014/15 Living Treasures Award.

Closing date for nominations is March 31, 2015. Please forward nominations with – NAME OF NOMINEE • WHY THE NOMINEE WOULD MAKE A KENILWORTH LIVING TREASURE • AN OUTLINE OF WHAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR/IN THE COMMUNITY. This outline of approx 200 to 300 words would include service to community organisations or other voluntary work, business association, sporting activities, special talents or simply how, by being who they are, the community thinks they are great.

Nominations to Kenilworth’s Living Treasures, Kenilworth and District Historical Association Inc., PO Box 166, Kenilworth 4574.

Lenore Meldrum President, Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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etween 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. And in 2015, there will be a large number of activities commemorating 100 years since the Anzac Gallipoli landing.

5000 Poppies is an exciting and ambitious nationwide grass roots community tribute of respect and remembrance, and we are inviting all crafters across Australia to participate in this meaningful and heartfelt project.

Our initial aim is to “plant” a massive field of handmade poppies in Fed Square Melbourne on Anzac Day 2015 as a stunning visual tribute to Australian servicemen and women for more than a century of service in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, the poppy has become a symbol of both great loss in war and hope for those left behind.

Contributors are asked to hand make one or more poppies. They can be crocheted, knitted, felted or sewn from any materials.

Any shade of red can be used and poppies should be no more than 15 cm in diameter.

After Anzac Day, we are hoping to tour the project nationally from 2015 to 2018 with our ultimate aim being to gift the entire project to the Australian War Memorial for all Australians to enjoy.

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH REMEMBERS THEIR SERVICE

s many of you will be aware Anzac Day this year will mark the 100th anniversary of the landings by Australian troops at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

The Kenilworth Sub Branch of the RSL has been working with Councillor Greg Rogerson to erect a new memorial to honor the service in the armed forces of Australia of men and women from the Kenilworth district.

The design of the new memorial, which will be located across the road from the current memorial on the edge of the Peter ‘Dobbo’ Dobson car park, can be seen on the cover page of the magazine.

The memorial, which is being funded by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, will recognise residents from the Kenilworth district who served in Army, Navy, Air Force and Merchant Navy in World War 1 and 2 and residents that have, subsequent to World War 2, served in or are currently serving in the Army, Navy or Air Force.

The memorial will be clad in sandstone with the names of persons displayed on individual metal plaques fixed to the inner wall of the memorial.

Kenilworth RSL members have been working with the Kenilworth and District Historical Association to confirm the names and details of persons from the Kenilworth district that served in World War 1 and 2. Lenore Meldrum has been able to obtain the service history of most of the persons shown on the honor board in the Kenilworth Hall however details for some persons are still needed. Lenore has listed in the article below the names of persons we are seeking further information about.

Residents of the Kenilworth district that have a family member who have subsequent to World War 2 served or are currently serving in either a full-time or in a part-time (Reserve) capacity as uniformed members of Army, Navy or the Air Force and wish to have that family member’s military service recognised by a plaque on the memorial should provide the following information by email to Graeme Mickelberg at graememickelberg@gmail.com Full name • Date of birth • Date of death • Date of enlistment • Details of which of the armed services served in • Rank • Service number.

they please contact: Graeme Mickelberg on 5446 9251 • email graememickelberg@gmail.com or Lenore Meldrum on 5472 3090 • email lenore.meldrum@bigpond.com

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ou may have noticed our new Kenilworth First Response four wheel drive vehicle around the town of Kenilworth or in other parts of our community. It will greatly assist our First Responders in times when we need to get to a patient in a remote or difficult location.

Because the Mary Valley area is surrounded by forestry and farms it is a huge benefit for us to have a vehicle that is off road capable. When we are activated by Queensland Ambulance Communications it is often as a response from a 000 caller who is in the forestry area or sometimes in a remote location where it is necessary to drive on roads that are in poor condition or have been affected by extreme weather. These situations are seemingly always when time is critical for us to reach the casualty and without a high clearance 4WD vehicle it can be difficult if not impossible to reach that person and provide assistance.

Without the fantastic support we receive from our community and some very special support groups we would not be able to purchase this vehicle, so on behalf of Kenilworth First Response I would like to say a huge thank you to: Kenilworth Hall and Show Association, Maleny local Ambulance Committee, Queensland Ambulance Service, The Food and Wine Fest Committee, the anonymous donors, and not forgetting our wonderful “Flaggies” who give freely of their time throughout the year, and also of course to the people of the Mary Valley for their generous donations and support.

Thank you very sincerely to all and we look forward to continuing our service to the community during 2015.

Hans Schinkel 5472 3569

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As there is a requirement for the details provided to be checked with the National Archives before the plaques can be manufactured the information must be submitted by no later than Friday 27 February 2015.

his is a great community event held on Easter Saturday, April 4, 2015. An event that promotes local produce and brings so many tourists to our town. It also helps the local Firies and the First Responders. On a larger scale the festival enhances the local commerce.

Graeme Mickelberg Kenilworth RSL Sub Branch

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he following names have proved elusive on the World War II Nominal Roll online – because of a duplication of names (e.g. 4 pages Parker, J).

Cooke, J. • McKay, W. (who is shown as a casualty of war) • Newton, H. • Nichols or Nicholl H. • Wood, A. (not to be confused with Woods A.R. who has been identified.)

If readers have any knowledge of the war service of any of the following – particularly their service number – could

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

year where the students were lucky enough to see several turtles laying their eggs. This visit we will see the turtles hatching out of the eggs and making their way back to the ocean.

Our wonderful P&C have a major fundraising event planned in conjunction with other Kenilworth groups on the weekend of 18 and 19 April. Plans are underway to run a Campdraft on this weekend, please stay tuned for more updates on this.

Please feel free to drop into the school office or ring 5440 0555 if you would like any information on our school.

Pictured are senior students welcoming some of the new Prep students.

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t our Annual General Meeting on 6 December, the following awards were announced:

• 2014 Club Person/Family - The Henbury’s - Anna, Mike, Lachlan, Abigail, Angus, Elizabeth.

• 2014 Zone Representatives - Matilda Law, Rachael Law, Bronte Law, Jodi Gillis, Alice Gillis, Melissa Flood.

• 2014 Encouragement Award - Angus Henbury.

• 2014 Most Improved - Heath Egel.

What a great effort by our members.

KPC has already had our 2015 sign on day, though wet weather meant that the horses got the day off. Members began the year by reviewing our handbook to understand their responsibilities.

That was followed by a theory lesson, exploring the names and functions of various horse body parts.

KPC has a big year ahead. We have monthly musters. The Zone 6 calendar is full of various kinds of events hosted by the clubs in our zone. In April, we have a campdraft clinic, followed by a campdraft. We have our Gymkhana on 20 June. One of our members is also training to become an instructor.

Photo: 2014 Riding members of KPC who were at our AGM.

KENILWORTH STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEWS

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he bell has rung in another exciting year for the students, staff and parents at Kenilworth State Community College.

2015 is shaping up to be another prosperous year for the college with new enrolments, eager returning students and parents, invigorated staff and an amazing hard-working P&C. Term One’s calendar is already filling up with interesting and educational activities, with the highlight being our return camp to Mon Repos. This is a follow-up camp to one held late last

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On 3 January myself and four other ladies who now reside in Toowoomba stopped off at a lovely coffee shop in Kenilworth. One lady, a Sri Lankan who has recently come to Toowoomba to live, owns a very expensive camera. When she got out of the car, without knowing it, she must have dropped her camera near the car.

She didn’t realise her near loss until, returning to the car an hour later, she saw the camera had been placed in a plastic bag and was hanging on the rear vision mirror of our car. It was raining quite heavily at the time.

I do not know who found the camera but hopefully, through your paper, the finder might read this. We want the person to know how much we all appreciated their honesty, especially our Sri Lankan friend. She had such a lot of photos on the camera from her homeland so the camera was priceless to her.

We left Kenilworth putting it “tops” on our priority list of places we visited. Thank you so much to the honest person who certainly restored our faith in human nature. Hopefully someone will pass on our thanks to this honest person, even if they don’t read your paper.

Mrs Patricia Murphy 13 Kurtz Street Toowoomba Qld (dated 17 January)

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KENILWORTH VILLAGE UNITS ASSN.

he Annual General Meeting of KVU was held on 22 January.

President Clem Hassall presented a detailed report of the year’s activities. Blair Meldrum outlined the registration process now required under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing. All the previous office bearers and committee members were re-elected.

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MARY VALLEY MARY VALLEY STAGS

We are holding our sign-on day 22 February at the Jack Spicer Oval Kandanga including a BBQ for prospective players and volunteers. We are on the lookout for more players to join our team this year as we have had some retire from the previous season. We always need more than a team due to the Fly-in-FlyOut workers. So please pass this around to anybody interested joining for some fun and fitness.

We are sporting an almost entirely new executive this year, while Glenn Carlson is remaining as president, we have Miriam Skyring as secretary and Nardia Parker as treasurer. It is wonderful to have the younger generation on board to carry the club forward.

The club requires a new coach to take us forward in this new competition this year. We had previously made the finals every year we have played so far and making the grand-final in our second season. The playing squad, made mostly of boys from the Mary Valley, has a strong bond and play the game of rugby league for mere enjoyment believing that through that will come the ultimate prize, winning. Interested persons should provide relevant information including coaching qualifications for the club’s consideration to The President, Glenn Carlson by post to Mary Valley Stags RLFC Inc, 120 Yabba ROAD IMBIL, QLD, 4570 or by email to president@mvstags.com.au

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With this report complete and funding of the tram slated for discussion at an upcoming Council meeting, I would like to clear up a few misconceptions I’ve heard around town. In future columns, I’m going to bring you along on the journey with regular updates. I hope you’ll make a trip into Nambour to check out this piece of history when it’s hopefully up and running.

The truths about Nambour’s tram • It will be a point of difference for visitors and boost Nambour’s tourism; provide public transport within the town, connecting to the train station and bus terminal; and be wheelchair compliant, making travel around town easier for people with disabilities.

• The proposed tram is a two-foot gauge (the distance between the rails), solar powered electric battery model, and will be the only one of its kind in the world running on a heritage rail line.

There are no electric overhead cables like the old Brisbane and current Melbourne trams. Think of it like a solar-regenerated direct current electric forklift motor, only much more powerful.

• This type of tram requires minimum maintenance. The track was only re-laid a few years before the mill closed, meaning it’s in great condition. The only construction required is 100m of track at each end, and as the weight of the tram is so light there will be minimal wear and tear on the tracks, well into the future.

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As you may know, I want to see this track brought back to life with a tram between the Heritage Precinct (near Coles) and the old marshalling yards (near Aldi). Astonishingly, the recent feasibility report, commissioned

by Council has revealed 77% of people surveyed agree it’s important and they just want it up and running tomorrow!. I’m also thrilled that over 30% of those people are keen to volunteer with its operations, which will help significantly with keeping costs low.

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e are all eagerly awaiting to take the field once again for a wonderful and exciting year in rugby league. This year Sunshine Coast has introduced a new format for the old Reserve Grade/C Grade teams being called 2nd Division which will be a combination of Reserve and C Grade teams. This is expected to be made up 16 teams from Gympie to Bribie Island. What this means for our home games is that we will be holding home games with three and four games being played on the day including an A Grade match. It will be great to have such large days of footy in the Valley, which will provide some awesome entertainment.

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Phone 13 20 50 www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au BreastScreen Queensland: quality and care women want

Mobile service in Kenilworth from 3-4 March 2015 Free to women aged 40 years and over

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SEEDS TO SERENDIPITY IS SELLABRATING SIX YEARS OF SERVICE IN IMBIL

n March 2015, Seeds To Serendipity is celebrating six years of service in Imbil. Owner Rondah extends her heartfelt thanks to all her faithfull followers.

“It has been such a pleasure and privilege to be part of such an awe inspiring community, providing locals and visitors alike with such an interesting array of assorted gift lines, cool colourful clothing, shoes, bags, hats, jewellery, crystals, windchimes, incense, essential and body oils, soaps, candles, Himalayan salt products along side an extensive range of exciting manchester and home-wares.”

Rondah is so grateful for your patronage that she is offering $6 off every item over $16 just for your delight from Monday 09 March for six days. See you in store or on-line at Seeds to Serendipity.

Seeds to Serendipity

Our 6th Birthday Sale Instore bargains galore...

“For all your professional building needs. Let us take the worry out of your building process from beginning to end.”

MARY VALLEY VOICE © 2015

120 Yabba Road IMBIL Ph 5484 5133 Mob 0428 159 529 E: build@valleyhomes.net.au W: www.valleyhomesqld.com.au

Discover the unexpected!

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From Bamboo-wear [Mens & Ladies] to exclusive & affordable Clothing designs, Salt Lamps to Sunnies...

Visit our Facebook page for more pics!

Shop 2/122 Yabba Rd, Imbil PH 0408 856 372 E seedstoserendipity@bigpond.com

MOY POCKET - DECEMBER 2014 Dec 2014 210mm • Dec 2013 49mm • 13 year average 182mm Total rainfalls for 2014 1035mm • 13 year average yearly rainfalls 1240mm

Report kindly submitted by Graham Brennan

Environment Levy Grants offer up to $5,000 funding to not-for-profit community based organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.

Priority is given to one-off projects that: • contribute to landscape protection, monitoring and rehabilitation of biodiversity including native plants, animals and waterways

Environment Levy Grants now open. Close 8 March 2015.

Apply for projects such as: • fencing to restrict stock access to significant areas of native vegetation, wetlands or waterways • installing off-stream stock watering points and stock crossings • revegetation of degraded areas, and to establish native vegetation corridors and buffers • reducing sediment loss on farms • controlling environmental weeds to rehabilitate native vegetation modify fencing to make it more wildlife friendly.

A series of grant information sessions will be held across the region throughout February.

Priority will be given to projects with high ecological value and that have good landowner co-contribution.

Visit council’s website for more information, guidelines and to apply online.

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

Contact a grants officer for assistance: 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Expressions of interest close 5pm 23 February 2015.

• build community capacity, engagement and participation in biodiversity, waterways and pest management • adapt and respond to environmental challenges, for example, pest plants and animals.

Note: An EOI must be submitted if you wish to apply for a grant.

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Buying or Selling in the

Mary Valley?

Visit:

www.ronjeffery.com

MV VOICE 20 NOV 2013

or phone: 0402 223 201

KENILWORTH - DECEMBER 2014 Kenilworth received 188.7mm of rain in December which fell over 14 days.

The total rainfall for 2014 was 1008mm exactly and this fell over 132 days.

Report kindly submitted by Michael Pfeiffer

Sleep Apnoea?

Gympie’s Goldfields Fullife Pharmacy operates a specialised Sleep Apnoea Department.

Services include:

► Titration studies for general monitoring and evaluation for diagnosed patients; ► ► ► ►

Can fill prescriptions from sleep clinics; Machine data downloads; Machine and mask hire... try before you buy!

Parts and accessories.

Goldfields

Ph 5482 9671 10| February 11, 2015

We stock all major brands, fixed and automatic machines, masks and spare parts.

Be 100% happy! We have a ‘rent - try - buy’ your system in place to ensure you are satisfied with the type of machine and which mask you prefer prior to purchase.

Ask how our services can be tailored to suit you.

Pharmacy

Shop 16 Goldfields Plaza Coles Complex Gympie

MARY VALLEY VOICE © 2014

► Home testing where the sleep study is conducted in the patient’s home – no need to travel out of town.

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BOOK REVIEW

eview of Akarnae, a novel by Sunshine Coast author Lynette Noni.

Alex Jennings, a 16 year-old in the process of registering herself into a new boarding school, a responsibility she dreads, takes a step through a normal doorway and immediately finds herself in a parallel world where she is enrolled at an academy where students are empowered with special gifts.

Some can charm others into doing their will, others read minds, whilst some have physical strengths.

And whilst there are similarities and students are students, it is not the earth she knows and understands.

This is a time and place where inner strength, perseverance, relationships and knowledge of one’s own capabilities come to the fore.

Akarnae, a novel written by Sunshine Coast author Lynette Noni, takes the reader into a new world which we can all relate to.

It has been promoted as where Harry Potter meets the X-Men meets Narnia, and without question does indeed take the reader through a magical world, but one where strength of character and willpower and relationships play a vital part of everyday life. It is not a fantasy novel where impossible activities form part of every page, rather it explores the world of possibilities and character building especially as Alex discovers how her actions and gifts become vital to saving this parallel world from control by those who have nothing but misguided power intentions.

Akarnae is the first instalment in a planned five-part series known as The Medoran Chronicles.

I found the novel intriguing and well written, with the characters totally believable and the storyline enthralling. It is one of those novels where you find yourself picking it up to read at every available opportunity, keen to commence the next chapter, hard to put down each night and picking it up first excuse every morning. Even those who prefer heavier reading will find it most enjoyable.

The book was launched on the Sunshine Coast on 5 Feb 2015.

Shirley Moreland

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DESIGNER DUNNY - REPORT

s you know, there is a proposal to construct a toilet in Isaac Moore Park in Kenilworth – not just any old toilet but something a bit out of the ordinary. No, it’s NOT going to be a giant clothes peg as featured in a recent article in a local newspaper!

A meeting in Kenilworth on 14 January was addressed by Cr Greg Rogerson, Phil Smith, architect and President of the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance and Julie Hauritz, Public Art officer from the Sunshine Coast Council.

Cr Rogerson pointed out that Kenilworth had gained the reputation as an arts centre. Because of its design, this “arty” toilet could become quite a tourist attraction. He spoke about compliance with Council specifications, especially with regard to flood levels, disability access and budgetary considerations.

Council would build a stock standard two unit unisex toilet to meet the needs of the increasing number of visitors to Isaac Moore Park. Some kind of art interpretation would be incorporated.

Phil Smith outlined the steps leading to the construction of the toilet. A detailed artist’s brief, containing all the specifications and background information of Kenilworth’s environmental features, history and local culture, is advertised. A panel of suitably qualified people then decides on the best design from those submitted.

Julie Hauritz spoke about the processes involved in the placement of public art. She used the example of the steps followed for the Eumundi Sculpture Prize.

The speakers and all others present agreed that community consultation at each step of the process is vital, that the Kenilworth people be kept informed and their input valued.

Already ideas have been put forward for designs which would reflect the area’s dairy industry, the unique wildlife of the Mary River and aspects of indigenous and European history.

This is just the beginning of the “Dunny Design” journey. Lots of careful planning is needed to maintain Council requirements and community support. Isaac Moore Park with its “arty” toilet must enhance the Kenilworth area as an attraction to visitors and be valued by the community.

It is planned to set up a website on the Isaac Moore project.

For more info, contact MJ Weld PO Box 64 Kenilworth 4574.

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NOTICE FROM KENILWORTH POLICE

uropean Bitumen Driveway Scammers are operating in the Mary River Valley District offering cheap bitumen tar and gravel driveways at a reduced rate to rural owners with gravel driveways. They have completed at least four driveways in the area in the last two weeks.

These people have previously committed similar fraud like offences on the Sunshine Coast in the last few years whereby they attend properties un-announced and without request by owners, and scam the property owner into accepting their bitumen services at a cheap quote only to then charge a revised excessive price in the multiple of $1000’s. They use bully standover tactics to pressure the owner, often unsuspecting and/or elderly persons, into paying on the day by way of Bank Transfer.

They are often of English/Irish background and itinerant, residing at temporary accommodation in the area. They use late model rental vehicles as part of the scam to look legitimate and are using false company documents and receipts. These scammers will avoid contact with Police.

The Office of Fair Trading Qld is investigating these persons and if you have been approached by these scammers or are the victim of their work please contact them via the internet and report the matter.

They use a small white truck and dark coloured trailer to carry the tar in large white plastic crates and the gravel, and the organisers drive late model rental vehicles to approach property owners to initiate contact. They say have some product leftover from a nearby job and can do the driveway at a reduced rate but it needs to be done that day, and paid for by the property owner then and there once they’ve finished. They are using rush tactics to get property owners to commit on the spot. These scammers are duping people out of thousands of dollars.

Advice from Police is if they attend your property in person, record registration numbers of vehicles, if possible, and tell them to leave your property immediately.

Kenilworth Police

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BUSHFOODS FOR NATIVE FAUNA

or over 50,000 years bushfood plants have formed the staple diet of the first Australians but for millions of years those same bushfoods have also been the diet of the continents unique fauna.

It is estimated that there were upwards of 5,000 different bushfood plant species, across Australia, utilised and harvested seasonally by aboriginal people. It is arguable that just about every plant on the Australian continent is utilised by one or more native, bird, animal or insect species.

Article sourced from http://parrotproductions.org More info http://www.peta.org/campaigns/ar-responsiblebreeders.asp http://helpinganimals.com/f-overpop2.asp For any concerns re rehoming or interest in adopting contact: www.petrescue.com.au – directory shows your local rescue centres www.parrotrescuecentre.com or www.rspca.org.au

CASUARINA... A MOST REMARKABLE TREE

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asuarinas are a very important habitat tree especially for the rare and threatened Glossy Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus lathami which feeds mainly on Allocasuarina littoralis and A. torulosa.

For example, a fruit highly sought after, not only by the local Aboriginal people, was the Native Tamarind (Diploglottis australis), the flowers of which are an important source of nectar to native bees, birds, bats and glider possums. The fruit, a food source for birds, fruit bats and possums. The seed being relished by parrots and ground dwelling marsupials. Each plant can therefore be seen as a smorgasbord for a myriad of wildlife.

Most of our unique fauna is so specialised and so adapted to particular plants that in many cases the plants and animals have formed symbiotic relationships and therefore depend on each other for their mutual existence.

After 200 years of so called scientific study of native plants and wildlife, we are only now just beginning to recognise the extent of this interdependence.

Due to the extensive land clearing practices, we have and still are destroying an enormous amount of habitat. To encourage the local native fauna back, we need to create an environment, which not only replaces their lost nesting sites but also their food sources.

Contributed by Veronica from Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery.

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HOMELESS COMPANION PETS DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE

ost people know how to avoid puppy mills and ‘backyard’ breeders. But many kind individuals fall prey to the picket-fence appeal of so-called ‘responsible’ breeders and fail to recognise that no matter how kindly a breeder treats his or her animals, as long as dogs, cats and birds are dying in animal shelters and pounds because of a lack of homes, no breeding can be considered ‘responsible.’

All breeders fuel the companion animal overpopulation crisis and every time someone purchases a puppy, kitten or young bird instead of adopting from an animal shelter or pet rescue centre, homeless animals lose their chance of finding a home – and will be euthanased. Many breeders don’t require every puppy and kitten to be spayed or neutered prior to purchase, so the animals they sell can soon have litters of their own.

Captive birds are trapped into breeding in artificial environments.

Their young are taken and hand raised and hence deprived of the natural guardianship of their parents making them dependent on the human for their survival. This creates even more animals and birds to fill homes that could have gone to shelter animals - or they will end up in animal shelters/pounds themselves.

Simply put, for every puppy, kitten or bird who is deliberately produced by any breeder, a shelter animal dies. Producing animals for sale is a greedy and callous business in a world where there is a critical and chronic shortage of good homes for dogs, cats, and birds, and the only ‘responsible breeders’ are ones who, upon learning about their contribution to the overpopulation crisis, spay or neuter their animals, stop deliberately breeding birds and get out of the business altogether.

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Casuarinas (She Oaks) are an interesting group of trees, very distinctive in the Australian landscape.

A lovely sight is the sparkling early morning dew on the graceful, drooping foliage of a group of Casuarinas. All the species are tough, hardy trees, used for windbreaks and soil erosion. They are useful for softening architectural lines without blocking the view. There are distinct male and female flowers found on the same or different plants depending on the species. The tiny male flowers grow in rusty spikes at the ends of the stems giving the trees a look of burnished gold. The female flowers are arranged in globular spikes that grow into nut-like fruits.

Casuarinas grow in a wide range of habitats, they improve poor soil due to their nitrogen fixing ability.

C. equisetifolia grows on coastal headlands and C. cunninghamiana grows on river banks. Some species grow in wet swampy sites like C. glauca and help combat salinity.

Some species are frost hardy and some are suitable for stockfeed in droughts.

A. littoralis and C. cunninghamiana are a good pollen source for Honey Bees.

C. equisetifolia is reputed to be the best fuel wood species, the timber is used for wood turning and parquetry.

Casuarina tubestock is available at Gumnut Park Native Plants.

Now specialising in tube stock and plants for habitat and revegetation.

Contributed by Cheryl from Gumnut Park Native Plants

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PARTNERS IN RECOVERY ARE COMING TO KENILWORTH

he Partners in Recovery program provides care coordination for people with severe and persistent mental health issues. This means that it helps people to link to services, supports and their community in general. The local Partners in Recovery Support Facilitator Ernestina Searle (hosted by not-for-profit Care Connect) will be in Kenilworth on the third Wednesday of the month from 9am to 1pm. Please feel free to pop-in and see her to enquire about Partners in Recovery or for general information about available mental health support. She will be located in the Arts Council Shed behind the Library.

For more info call Ernestina on 0403 400 944. If you would like to meet with Ernestina but can’t see her at this time, please feel free to call to make an appointment at a time that’s convenient for you.

MARY VALLEY COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP INC. NEWS

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his year why not take up a new interest with Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group? Our Duty Librarians have experience in Australian, UK, NZ, South African, German and American research as well as local district knowledge.

Visit our website www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570 to find out more.

Visitors and new members are always welcome at the Group’s Research Room which is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy.

The first monthly meeting for 2015 is on Saturday 14 February from 1pm. The Writers Group will entertain us with some of their stories written last year, afternoon tea and the meeting will follow.

R. Higginson

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ROVING RESTORERS DAY COMING UP

eet up at Upper Cedar Creek, near Witta on Saturday 14 Feb from 9am - 12pm.

A great tree-planting morning just down the Conondale hill from Witta. The landholders are in a key wildlife corridor between Bellthorpe and Maleny National Parks.

Join us for a fun morning out followed by morning tea.

Car Pool at the back of IGA carpark in Maleny at 8.15am or travel independently (call 5429 6622 for directions) for a 9am start.

All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen, insect repellent. Longsleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (Work Place Health and Safety Regulations).

Please register at Barung 5494 3151 or register online http://barunglandcare.org.au/event-1854724 For enquiries call Susie Duncan 5429 6622 or email wilderness@hotkey.net.au

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andanga Country Club has a fresh range of paintings on its walls – part of a new initiative by community organisation Mary Valley Arts Link.

Kenilworth artist Elli Schlunke has opened her exhibition on Friday January 16, which coincided with the Kandanga Country Club beach party event.

It is a two-pronged move by Mary Valley Arts Link - to make art accessible to the general public and to promote the works of its member artists.

A spokeswoman said the renovated club provided the perfect backdrop to the original artworks and offered a professional hanging system to make it a great local exhibition space.

Artist Elli Schlunke has painted since she was at school, and in recent years has alternated between sculpture and painting, developing her graphic art skills in between.

She regards this Gum Zen series as the most intense series she has painted.

“Once I started seeing the shapes in the gum leaves – which I found in the backgrounds of photos of my bush home near Kenilworth – I couldn’t stop,” Ms Schlunke said.

“I guess they are influenced strongly by my background in graphics.

“They almost cease to be leaves – once filtered through the eye, the camera, the computer, the paint, they become luscious shapes that dangle together at random to form patterns of their own.

“They are still gum leaves though, and as Australian as it gets.

“They are expressions of the calm and meditative feeling one gets from immersing oneself in an ongoing exploration of a subject that is a vital and much loved part of one’s life.”

Respected photographer Colin Beard is also slated to bring his “cattle project” to the Kandanga Country Club for the February exhibition.

This follows exhibitions by renowned Imbil artist Pat Cale and Pam Hopkins, which adorned the walls of the newly renovated club over the past couple of months.

The spokeswoman said this was a real coup for the Mary Valley, as these images had not been publicly exhibited beyond being shortlisted for the Moreton Bay art awards.

What's in the Spotlight Comment on the Waste Strategy Comment on council's draft waste strategy by 13 February. View it on council’s website, in libraries and customer contact centres. The draft Strategy will be presented to Council for adoption in April.

Rates due Pay your council rates by 20 February and gain a 5% discount. Pay online using MyCouncil, located on council’s website. You can also register online to receive future notices by email.

Environment grants open Open now, Environment Levy Grants help projects make an ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity. Private rural landholders can apply for a Landholder Environment Grant to assist with environmental projects on their properties. Visit council’s website for details.

Community & RADF grants Are you a professional or emerging artist, or maybe you’re involved in a not-for-profit community organisation with a project that benefits the community? Apply for a grant through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) or Community Grants program, open now. Visit council’s website for details.

Council Link Are you 60-and-over, have a disability or mobility impairment and need to travel from home to your local shopping centre? Council Link is just $2 each way. Phone 5390 1288 by noon the day before your trip. Visit council’s website for more details.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am, 26 February 2015, Nambour 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Gum Zen exhibition will be on until February 19.

Inquiries to Nicky Watson on 5484 3010.

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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GROWERS’ SCHOOL CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOILS

ary Valley Country Harvest Cooperative is promoting “healthy soils for a healthy life” in its educational Summer School, which focuses on the Business of Small-Area Farming for new and aspiring landholders.

International Year of Soils encourages the “promotion of sustainable soil and land management that is central to ensuring a productive food system, improved rural livelihoods and a healthy environment.”

This philosophy aligns perfectly with that of the co-operative which first offered the successful program last year. The cooperative offers initiatives that provide landholders with opportunities to network and gain valuable skills on current best practise to increase resilience of their farm enterprise. Monthly farm visits feature throughout the year focusing on a diverse range of successful farm businesses. Many existing growers operate under the unique CareFarmed trademark offered by the co-operative, which resembles organic practise.

The 2015 Summer School offers four subject streams over two days to be held on February 17 and 18 at Kandanga Hall.

If you are interested in diversifying your land management or transitioning to more sustainable practise then topics such as soils and property management, horticulture, market gardening and animal enterprises will be of interest.

You can find out more about holistic farm management or using grazing animals for weed management, interpreting soil results or packaging and handling produce for market along with attaining certification.

Don’t miss the Tuesday evening dinner discussion looking at local food resilience developed over the past year and upcoming initiatives. Total cost for the both days plus dinner is $95 Enquiries can be made at maryvalleycountryharvest.com or on 0459 225 399.

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LIFE CHATS …

ad I charged a small fee for all the day visitors, sleepovers and weekly guests at Obi during the Christmas break, I would indeed be one happy and rich woman.

There is always a strong magnetism which attracts visitors to the farm. Room to roam, a stream of activities around the Obi Obi Creek, a hostess who continues to provide an endless supply of wholesome and healthy food, water balloon fights, water slide, craft days, music jam sessions and most importantly, this holiday, good old fashioned fun via a pack of playing cards.

Of course, technology had its presence - ipods, ipads, computers and mobile phones, but it was a $4.95 pack of cards which provided much entertainment and holiday memories.

What a pleasure it was to encounter kids ranging from nine to 15 all seated around the dining room table. Animated faces, feisty competitive voices in force and hands closely guarding what had been dealt by the dealer. Games of choice being 21, Wizard, Chase the Ace and Poker. Boxing day the craziest by far. Nineteen people seated on our back deck playing Chase the Ace. It brought back a lot of childhood memories from days gone by where we all mucked around playing cards. Parents in that era too, were more often than not, playing 500 most weekends for entertainment.

The playing of cards made our holidays something very special.

2014 seemed to blend into 2015 like the flip of an ace which was noticed by all. There was support for the newcomers to the games, sportsmanship adhered to… the majority of the time, highs and lows with the hands that were dealt, loads of laughter and the spirit of having fun energizing our home.

Credit must be given to the Queen of Hearts, Nanny Bradford.

An ace with cards, she has single handedly shown her craft to all of her grandchildren, 12 in total. Patience her most outstanding virtue whilst she has lovingly provided the years of tuition. We recently expressed our desire and extended the challenge in 2015 for her to teach us how to play the popular card game of 500. I am sure it will be a big task, but one I know she will be do her homework on to ensure we are taught all the right tricks of the trade.

The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit and veg around. Dagun Growers Market every Saturday from 3pm and new Choo Choo Bar 6pm. Of course the beauty of cards is that you can: play with anyone, Ph 5484 3749. Visit www.dagungrowersmarket.com take them anywhere, play anytime and they are an easy on the purse kind of game. Maybe, just maybe when playing cards at or find latest updates on Facebook. a farm, you just get extra points for the luxury of being in such an awesome location. Take the time to rediscover the pleasure CRYSTAL WATERS MARKET of a pack of cards which may be hidden somewhere in a dark, Delightful atmosphere: Stalls, meals, sourdough messy drawer. Cards have been a true lifesaver for both mine bakery, music. Stay the weekend! Campsite, and my children’s sanity on many occasions, not just holiday Bunkhouse. 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. 8am - 1pm time. Commence the card shuffle.

First Saturday, February-December. No dogs or cats.

MM of Obi Contact Lesley 5494 4779.

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‘GLENROY PASTURES ‘ – ONCE IN A HUNDRED YEARS... FOR SALE. For the first time in over 100 years this truly beautiful property is offered for sale. Situated just on the edge of Kenilworth Township, ‘Glenroy Pastures’ provides many possibilities to those who desire their own Tourism Facility or to enjoy a relaxed Rural Lifestyle on acreage with full frontage to the Mary River.

• Traditional Queenslander Home, four spacious bedrooms, formal dining and lounge room.

This home has been carefully maintained and cared for.

Original timbers of Cedar and Silky Oak internal walls and ceilings; French doors and wide verandahs are just a few to mention of this home’s great features.

• Town Water connection is an added bonus, plus two dams, a well and the river.

• Farm sheds, stockyards including vet crush and loading ramp.

• 78 prime acres • Two separate Title Deeds • Cleared open pasture land of excellent soil quality.

$910,000

$910,000-00

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ADDITIONAL INCOME PRODUCING BLOCK – ‘GLENROY PASTURES’

60 acres adjoining the Kenilworth State Forestry, and less than 3kms from Kenilworth.

Two commercial leases in place, long term proven reliable income that is substantial.

Approx. 80% of the block is cleared and used for grazing, good cover of pasture and the balance area is virgin scrub land in one corner.

Creek flats rising to gentle rolling kikuyu hills.

Bitumen road frontage and good access. $685,000.00

$685,000

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

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Kenilworth- Mary River frontage and Large Lake – Price: $1,100,000.00 (plus GST if applicable) Once you inspect this property you will realise that there are multiple options for its use and with the water supply it opens up areas for Horticulture, Fish Farming and possibly water sports. A lot of hard work has gone into this block of land to make it what it is today. There are improved pastures which allow you the option to bail up for the dry months, a large lake plus an excellent site right on the Mary River with deep fishing hole and easy access for canoeing. This block of land has been part of a larger farm which has been in the family for many years. It is fully fenced and divided into three paddocks. There is easy access onto the block with several house sites to choose from – views down the River, over the lake or towards the mountains. Don’t forget the cattle or horses, they would love to live here also.

Located just a short drive into Kenilworth and 25 minutes to Eumundi and the main highway the position is great.

Imbil - Any one for Golf? Must Be Sold.

Imbil – Great buying with this small acreage.

This 14 acre property is perfect if you have a budding Greg Norman in your family with its 9 hole golf course and driving range plus fully licensed club house. The family home comes complete with three bedrooms, master bedroom with walk-in robe and Ensuite. Downstairs is a fully self-contained granny flat or guest room. Why not sit back and relax and enjoy the views from the large covered deck which overlooks the golf course. This property comes complete with five dams, 6m x 6m shed plus double garage attached to the house. Ideally located – only 20 minutes away from Gympie, five minutes to the Imbil Township and Borumba Dam for fishing and skiing and the Mary River for canoeing.

On the other hand if you like to go horse riding or motorbike riding then the state forest is also close by. What more could you want! Inspections are a must to appreciate what is on offer here. Price: $499,000.00

It’s hard to believe that this 4.93 acre property is right in town. The land is a gently sloping block with established shade trees, lush gardens and approximately 30 mango trees. Your own private oasis. The house is nestled at the top of the property with a North-facing outlook over the land. The main living areas are open plan with slate floors and raked cathedral ceilings. Let’s not forget the 3-bay carport which takes in the full length of the house and has easy access from either entrance of the driveway. This house would suit a young family or retirees looking for a manageable home. The property must be sold to finalise a partnership.

This is your opportunity to pick up a bargain. Price $289,000.00

AVAILABLE FOR RENT...

Kenilworth: $220 pw rent: TWO bedroom cottage with office right in town.

Kenilworth: $300 pw rent: Highset home, TWO bedrooms and Office upstairs, large family room down stairs. Two bathrooms, fenced rear yard, double garage.

Kenilworth: $300 pw rent: Highset brick home, THREE bedrooms upstairs, large living area, second bathroom and toilet downstairs with family room or office area, car parking under plus carport.

Imbil: $260 pw rent: Modern barn conversion home: TWO bedrooms, large open plan living areas, front covered verandah with views.