Mary Valley Voice February 5 2014 Vol.24 No.2

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5 February 2014 Vol. 24 No. 2

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KENILWORTH Seventy Years ago in Kenilworth

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report on the Kenilworth Dairymen’s Organisation monthly meeting held in February, 1944 was published on the front page of the Nambour Chronicle (18.2.1944).

The district dairy mechanic (Mr. E.A. (Ern) Sims) was present, by invitation, to discuss the maintenance of dairy plant and machinery. It was computed that some 80 milking machines alone required servicing in this area, in addition to the great number of engines, pumps, and windmills, lighting plants, tractors, rotary hoes and sundry implements. This all indicates the extent to which Kenilworth farming has become mechanised. The servicing is dependent upon the ability of the mechanic to travel to and from the job, a fact realised by the Liquid Fuel Board, but not apparently, by the Comptroller of Rubber. An increase in fuel allowance has been made, without the corresponding assistance in tyres and tubes.

A resolution was passed to have this anomaly brought under the notice of the Comptroller of Rubber.

Transport of school children in flood time has been achieved to an extent of petrol being made available, but again the project has been limited by the Comptroller of Rubber withholding tyres and tubes.

The reason for the wartime rationing of these items is best explained in an excerpt of a Government report held at the Australian War Memorial.

Japanese occupation of Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies denied the Allies three-quarters of their peacetime supplies of natural rubber. Australia faced a gloomy stock position at the beginning of 1942, with a small ration of natural rubber allowed by Allied control from rubber production not in Japanese hands. Production of tyres for passenger cars was terminated immediately. At the beginning of 1942, there were 300,000 new tyres in dealers’

stocks, which had dwindled to 80,000 two years later in February 1943 despite restriction of sales to essential users, in practice primarily those in (liquid fuel) priorities one to three. http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/ RCDIG1070664--1-.PDF Who the Comptroller of Rubber was at that time could not be determined from research – but until March 1944 a Mr. H. Taylor who was the managing director of the Advanx Tyre and Rubber Company was doing honorary duties for the Commonwealth as Assistant-Controller of Rubber when he collapsed and died from heart strain.

Historical Note 80 milking machines = 80 working dairies in 1944.

Lenore Meldrum President of Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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ime to clean out the junk shed. A Meccano kit, sold in 1930 and still in its original packaging, from which can be built a toy car, is expected to reach around $27,500 at auction • Fancy yourself an actor? Auditions will be held in March in Noosa for roles in a short film titled Angel • Gifts to Royal Family members can be both strange and valuable. Those to the Queen range from a six-kilogram artillery cartridge on a wooden base to a five strand pearl necklace from the United Arab Emirates, the Duke of Kent a wheel nut mounted on a plinth from Aston Martin, Prince Harry a 3D printed doll of himself to a falconry glove from the US Air Force, and the Prince of Wales a metal model of Abdul-Aziz International Airport • Boiling an egg can be expensive. A woman at the Runaway Bay Village activated the fire alarm in her kitchenette, and doing so was billed $1,000.00 after the fire service was called out • If you had your sights set on Johnny Depp, then it’s possibly too late. He is reportedly engaged to fellow actor Amber Heard • Death comes to us all, but an 81-yearold from Sweden was wrongly reported to be dead after his sister, 90, spoke with a doctor on the phone and was given the impression he was dead. Laughing off the mixup – and paraphrasing Mark Twain – he said: “Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” • Care for a job as a rat catcher? A Yugoslavia ship built in 1976 was being towed to be scrapped last year when the towline to a tug broke in rough seas. The ghost ship, which is still afloat and heading for British waters, will have a lot of cannibal rats aboard and they eat each other. Nice job for someone eventually.

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KENILWORTH PROFILE OF A LOCAL BUSINESS The MVV will be featuring one of our local business on a regular basis as a way of introducing the people behind the business advertisements.

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arol Gilmour is Principal/Licensee of Kenilworth Realty has been operating her business since 2003.

Carol’s team, Katie, Janet, Di, Kathy, Franki and Jamie, bring a wealth of local and professional knowledge.

As a member of the REIQ, the staff at Kenilworth Realty are constantly keeping up-to-date with all REIQ legislative requirements to ensure the clients that come through the doors at Kenilworth Realty can be offered the best service in their property requirements with peace of mind.

Services we offer are property sales, property management and appraisals.

Whether you are a vendor, purchaser, landlord or tenant you can be assured the friendly girls at Kenilworth Realty will be able to assist you.

Many locals and ‘new’ locals can now call Kenilworth and surrounding areas home, due to the efficient team at Kenilworth Realty.

We take the time to find out your ‘wish’ list and give you all the information required to take that big step of purchasing your home or investment property.

We ensure the process is as smooth as possible from beginning to end by keeping you informed all the way.

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KPC NEWS

enilworth Pony Club is a member of the Pony Club Association of Queensland (PCAQ). PCAQ is divided into 28 zones across the State and KPC is part of Zone 6. Zone 6 comprises the following clubs: Buderim; Caloundra; Coolum Beach; Cooroy; Eudlo; Glasshouse; Eumundi; Gympie; Kunda Park; Kenilworth; Kia Ora; Maleny; Maroochy; Mary Valley; Mooloolah; Nambour; Pomona; Widgee; Tewantin Noosa; Y ​ andina.

Horses in PCAQ are not required to be vaccinated for Hendra virus, though horse owners are responsible for the health of their horses.

Each time you participate in a club event, you need to complete a Horse Health Declaration. It asks for information such as the Qld Property Identification Code (PIC) number where your horse lives, your horse’s microchip number and your declaration that your horse has been in good health.

Our club has a monthly muster. The muster provides members with an opportunity to develop their horse knowledge and skills with other members in a fun way.

Members can go at their own pace and everyone is catered for, irrespective of age and ability.

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If you are an investor, you can be assured your rental property is well looked after. We take pride in looking after your asset. Inspections are done regularly and we offer a service second to none.

If you are looking for property in the Mary Valley area they have a variety of listings from Kandanga to Conondale and rentals from Buderim to Mapleton and all throughout the Mary Valley hinterland.

If 2014 is the year you are looking at buying or selling or if you have an investment property that needs a Property Management team second to none – come in and speak to the girls for a confidential appointment. Do business with the specialists.

For more information, check out our Facebook page, the PCAQ website, the Zone 6 website or email our club on kenilworth@pcaq.asn.au Zone 6 Gymkhana at Mooloolah Pony Club on 3/11/13

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KENILWORTH KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE news

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hristmas and the New Year have come and gone and so begins 2014. The Kenilworth First Response group wish you all a healthy, safe and happy year ahead.

Our Responders have been kept busy over the holiday period with a large number of call outs and I would like to thank all of the Response group volunteers for giving their time so freely and doing such a great job.

We have had a great response to our request for properties to display their house numbers as it can be difficult sometimes to find and read property numbers, particularly in the dark. Our objective is to respond to your call out as quickly as possible so being able to see property numbers is a great help to us.

The hot conditions are hopefully coming to an end soon but in the meantime please make sure you increase your fluid intake and stay hydrated by drinking six to eight glasses of water per day.

Hans Schinkel

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Gympie and District Landcare announcement

ympie and District Landcare has a large number of tingid infected Cats Claw Creeper plants that need to be released now. These insects were raised for an advance order that has fallen through and are fully paid for: ie available free of charge. If you have members who may like to collect some for immediate release please contact Tony James on 0417 754 365. Release sites should be above the flood line and we recommend around 100 heavily infected plants at each site.

Gympie and District Landcare is planning a fortnightly releases of adult plectonycha for madeira vine and adult jewel beetles for Cats Claw Creeper. If you would like to nominate release sites please contact Tony.

For more info contact Gympie and District Landcare Group Inc by email: admin@gympielandcare.org.au or phone on 07 5483 8866.

The nursery is located at Cnr of Groves Road and Old Maryborough Roads, Gympie, Qld 4570. Gympie Landcare is attended Wednesday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Visit www.gympielandcare.org.au/

Laughing Out Loud!

I HAVE QUESTIONS! If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? • Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car is not called a racist? • If it’s true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

• If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP? • Do Lipton Tea employees take ‘coffee breaks?’ • What hair colour do they put on the driver’s licenses of bald men?

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GUARDING YOUR STOCK

ree Guards can be a valuable aid in protecting the time and money you have invested in your tree planting. Tree Guards protect your trees from several threats including weeds (why can’t our trees grow as fast!), weeding (oops did I just spray my tree too!), frost (cold enough to freeze your leaves off!) and last but not least wallabies and hares (always up for a free feed!).

For plants that we really want to look after and make sure they get off to a good start we use the Plant Pink Tree Guards™. These Guards cost more initially but can be reused several times because of their rigid construction and provide many years of protection.

“Why pink?” I hear you ask. Research has demonstrated that the colour pink reflects and focuses the red fraction, concentrating this photosynthetic energy to enhance plant growth – well you did ask!

I also like the pink colour of these guards for their high visibility. We often maintain some weed cover on our sites to provide soil protection and improvement. These guards stand out and provide great protection during weed maintenance runs. Tree Guards are great for protecting stock in the summer months when the ground really heats up and some plants can get cooked at the base.

These are available through Brush Turkey Enterprises Wholesale Nursery. Check out our Guards and tubestock at our website www.brushturkey.com.au or give us a call on 5494 3642.

KENILWORTH R.S.L.

Annual General Meeting at R.S.L. Room, Community Hall Monday 24 February - 6.30pm All members and friends are invited to attend DAGUN GROWERS MARKET The freshest, just-picked, spray-free, local fruit and veg around. Dagun Growers Market every Saturday from 3pm and new Choo Choo Bar 6pm. Ph 5484 3749 • www.dagungrowersmarket.com or find latest updates on FaceBook.

CHAINSAW and ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley with

Many landholders own and operate chainsaws for the removal of woody weeds and other purposes.

Chainsaws can be extremely hazardous if not maintained and handled correctly.

Registrations are now being taken for the next round of Chainsaw Courses and / or ACDC Courses in the Mary Valley region.

If interested please book now for the next round, go to www.barunglandcare.org.au or phone Barung office on 5494 3151 For more information about the Courses contact Bob Collins Enterprises 0414 770 882 All courses run by Bob Collins, accredited instructor to Forestry Industry standards.

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MARY VALLEY Eclectic Collections come together at the Butter Factory

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he McCrea Collections: Then and Now, is on show at Noosa Council’s Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy until February 22. The exhibition comprise of selected works from the joint art collections of Lyn and John McCrea; one of the Sunshine Coast’s most eclectic collections of Modern and Contemporary Australian art.

For thirty-on of the thirty-seven years of their alliance, Lyn and John McCrea have bought art together. In the eight years since their separation, Lyn and John have each continued collecting more works.

James Baker guest speaker who open the opened the show on January 31, is one of Australia’s most influential art collectors and advisors and founded the Museum of Contemporary Art in Brisbane (M.O.C.A) in the late eighties. Baker’s M.O.C.A hosted major shows by at least four of the artists represented in the McCrea Collections.

Public Program Art Appreciation with Lyn McCrea: Friday 7 February, 6pm and Saturday 8 February, 10am Art collector Lyn McCrea provides an insight into The McCrea Collections – Then and Now. Free event, all welcome. RSVP 5 February to: gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au Get Creative: Saturday 15 February, 10am - noon Free children’s art activities. Be inspired by the latest exhibition, then spend time creating your own work of art!

All ages welcome, no bookings required.

Time for Tots Storytelling: Wednesday 5 February, 9.30am Exhibition-related art activities follow a guided tour for tots. Held in conjunction with Cooroy Library.

The Butter Factory Arts Centre is located at 10 Maple Street, Cooroy and is open free to the public from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to noon. For further information about exhibitions and events, phone the centre on 5329 6580.

On Tuesday February 11 you can learn about Financial and Property Management with case studies on what makes a small farm viable and looking after the most important asset - yourself! It also covers risk management for farms from financial to physical.

General Horticultural Enterprises will provide information on basic orchard planning asking questions like “What are potential new crops?” Also the importance of plant and soil nutrition with an introduction to integrated pest management. The importance of bees and other beneficial insects in fruit and vegetable production and farmscaping to include pollinator patches.

Tuesday night will celebrate the best of valley produce with a Harvest dinner and inspirational guest speakers. This is also open to the public for $20.

Then on Wednesday February 12, subjects include Animal Enterprises with a panel discussion offering advice on running livestock (poultry, pigs and beef) as part of your production system. This will cover information on grazing management and stock numbers.

For the Market Gardener you will be guided from handtools to tractors. Also a “How to” guide on planning an irrigation system and production planning for intensive market gardens. A panel discussion will offer advice on post-harvest handling and packaging for market The annual Summer School will then be followed by monthly farm visits to discuss how they operate and what informs their decision-making.

The full two day program with lunch each day and harvest dinner is being offered at $70. You can also attend a single day for $35. These workshops are funded by the Australian Dept of Employment and through the local employment coordinator Flexible Funding Pool keeping costs of workshops to a minimum.

The program will be held in Kandanga. Bookings are essential so please contact Elaine Bradley on 5484 3749 or 0459 225 399 for further information. You can email maryvalleycountryharvest@gmail.com or go to www.maryvalleycountryharvest.com

The Business of small-area farming for co-op Summer school

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he aim of Mary Valley Country Harvest Cooperative’s Summer School is to educate and inform existing and potential growers by providing regular opportunities for exchange of information. It will do this by highlighting current best practices in developing a farm business by offering a two day course covering four subject streams.

Each stream has four workshops with session times running concurrently.

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ell here we are at start of 2014, I would like to wish everybody a happy, prosperous and safe new year and let’s hope that this one doesn’t seem to go as quickly as the last one.

State Govt. Sale of Mary Valley Properties.

There have been over 180 expressions of interest (EOI’s) received on the properties. An Economic Development Proposal Manager was appointed in early January and current progress to date is, 69 properties have settled, 10 leases have been signed with a est. value over $11million and 89 jobs, 84 tenants registered for the Tenant Purchase Scheme. Discussions will occur with the regional Education Queensland office regarding enrolment numbers in 2014 for students at Mary Valley schools. Water allocations manager has been appointed.

Council has approved reciprocal dog registration for any other local government (council) areas, provided, that the dog owner has proof that the dog is currently registered in that financial year with the other council.

A New Local Disaster management plan has been adopted by council and I would like to congratulate all the council staff and emergency management people who were involved with its formation.

Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 2 March, 2014 Site Registrations are now open! So put yourself into the picture! More info visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or call 1800 CUA DAY (1800 282 329). Please don’t hesitate to contact CUA directly at community@cleanup.com.au or on (02) 8197 3412.

A friendly reminder that we are still in our storm and cyclone season. Are you prepared for an emergency with food, medication, valuables like photos and documents, radio and batteries. We just never know when a disaster will strike.

Kandanga Township Beautification, “Our Towns and Sustainable Centres” project is in the planning process after the community engagement part of the project and Amamoor is the next town in the Mary Valley to be considered, but the planning will take some time yet.

I am available on my mobile most of the time, but emails are a little difficult for me to read when I am travelling or in meetings. So if that matter is urgent, please phone.

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hope you all enjoyed a fantastic Christmas break and that 2014 is off to a terrific start.

The next couple of months are absolutely crucial to the future of the Hinterland Connect bus service. The State Government has made it clear that this trial service will stop at the end of June unless more people make use of it. As a joint funding partner of the trial, council has

accepted the state’s position.

From July through to October of last year, patronage levels on the bus service were under the state’s government’s requirement but not by much. In fact, if patronage levels returned to where they were during the 2012/13 financial year it would most likely meet the state’s target.

This service is hugely important to the hinterland community, and I know many of you hate me saying this – but it really is a case of use it or risk losing it. Improved patronage levels between now and the end of April is the only thing that will give it a fighting chance to continue. It’s up to you, the community, to show this service is required.

Moy Pocket bridge After much too-ing and fro-ing, the new two-lane concrete Moy Pocket Bridge is now operational.

It replaces the previous timber bridge and has been built higher above the Mary River to reduce any possible impacts from flooding.

While the new bridge is a positive and necessary outcome for this area, I shared the local community’s view that the old Pickering Bridge could and should be retained due to its strong heritage values. Unfortunately though, a motion I put to council’s ordinary meeting late last year to undertake the necessary investigations to ensure the old bridge could be safely retained, was not successful.

Cr Greg Rogerson

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AT THE LIBRARIES

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ncover your personality type and learn how it affects almost every area of your life at the free “Life in your Element” sessions at Sunshine Coast Council library branches during February 2014.

Join local author Michael White as he discusses personality profiling and gives a greater understanding of why we do what we do. Discover how your personal and professional relationships are influenced by your personality. Find out more about recognising and working with specific personality types and learn how to develop stronger communication skills.

Register today in the following session to find out more: Nambour Library Tuesday 18 February 10am to 11.30am

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e sure to impress your family and friends by learning exciting decorating techniques at the free Cupcake Decorating sessions at Sunshine Coast Council library branches during February and March 2014.

Join professional tutor, cake maker and decorator Kira Klein from Sunshine Coast Community College for some insider tips and tricks. Nothing looks more delectable than a fabulously decorated cupcake. Learn how to create a sensational treat for both the eyes and belly.

Register today in the following session to find out more: Maleny Library Saturday 1 March 10am to 11.30am

To book visit www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 727)

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Groups can apply for a grant through one of seven categories: • Community Development • Cultural Development • Cultural Heritage • Economic Development • Environment • Festive Season • Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.

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Minor grant applications open 3 April and close 14 May 2014.

AT THE LIBRARIES Noosa Library Service Events FEB 2014

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ne on One - One Hour Computer Lessons Thursday 6 Feb 2014 from 9.30am-1.00pm Free event at Cooroy Library. Subject to knowledge area of Teacher - please state your requirements when making your one hour booking.

Wriggle Giggle Read Thursday 6 Feb 2014 from10am til 10.40am.

Stories, songs and craft for under 3’s at Noosaville Library.

Free, no booking required.

Friends of Noosa Library Morning tea Thursday 6 Feb 2014 at 10am.

Join Friends of Noosa Library on the first Thursday each month. This is a great opportunity to meet with library staff and friends. Come along for a cuppa and a chat at 10am.

Business follows 11.00 - 11.30 am for all interested persons.

Family History Friday Friday 7 Feb 2014, 9.30am til 12.30pm.

Bring your questions big or small, and our volunteer will offer advice and suggestions to get you started or help you solve that annoying mystery at Noosaville Library. Booking is required please call 5329 6555 or visit your local branch for more information.

Noosa Outdoor Flicks Friday 7 Feb 2014, 6.30pm til 9pm.

Lion King rated PG presented by Starry Nights outdoor movies in partnership with Noosa library and Leisure Centre. For all ages, no bookings required. Free entry with gold coin donation appreciated. For more info phone Starry Nights on 0458 128 020.

Warhammer Club Saturday 8 Feb 2014, 9.30am til 1pm.

Interested gamers meet at Noosaville Library to play the popular game. Free, no bookings required, ages 12+.

Pokemon Club Saturday 8 Feb 2014, 9.30am til 11.30am.

Come and join the fun at the Pokemon club at Cooroy Library. Bring along your Ds games, trading cards and more!! Don’t worry if you are not a Pokeperson, many of us like Manga and other games too. Ages: 7 to 15 years.

No bookings required.

More Than Just a Mum Monday 10 Feb 2014, 10am til 11.30am.

Join author Margit Cruice as she shares tips from her book “They’re off to school, Now what?: A Mother’s guide to rediscovering herself” at Cooroy Library. Learn how you can become happier, more empowered, open up new possibilities and even take some inspired actions. This is a free event but booking is required.

Cooroy Writers Group Monday 10 Feb 2014, 2pm til 4pm.

The group currently has 10 members attending and are looking for any other interested parties. Members suggest topics for a project to work on at home between meetings at Cooroy Library. Free. Bookings required.

Cooroy Library, Noosaville Library and the Mobile Library For more information and bookings : 5329 6555 or www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au

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Situated on a covenanted property that supports connectivity between two arms of Mapleton National Park. Maree Reeve and Stephen Moran and a neighbouring landholder have dedicated themselves to restoring rainforest in the Rocky Creek catchment which flows into the South Maroochy River. There are some great views to the coast. Morning tea provided.

Car pool at the back of the IGA carpark in Maleny at 8am or travel independently (call 5429 6622 for directions) for a 9am start.

All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (Workplace Health and Safety regulations).

Please register at Barung at 5494 3151 or register online http://barunglandcare.org.au/ events?eventId=838883&EventViewMode=EventDetails For enquiries please call Susie Duncan 5429 6622 or wilderness@hotkey.net.au

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

appy New Year to everyone and we hope that 2014 is a good year for you.

Unfortunately, 2014 has not had a good start for the Imbil Police Division. There have been six burglaries committed on dwellings in the Imbil Division during the first two weeks of January. Most of these have been on unattended dwellings and have occurred on any day of the week.

We have solved two of these offences but it is clear that we have offenders active in the Division. We are, with assistance from Gympie Police and Gympie Detectives, conducting inquiries and extra patrols of the Division but we need the assistance from the general public.

It is obvious that the offenders know that the premises are unattended. If you see anything suspicious ring Imbil Police on 5484 5222, Gympie Police on 5480 1111 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. If you see a suspicious vehicle in your area that may be ‘casing’ the area, try to obtain a registration number and good description of the vehicle. If you have someone turn up at your premises that you think may be suspicious, let us know. This may be someone turning up at your front door unexpectedly asking about a lost dog, renting premises or some other random reason.

It is better to report something that turns out to be legitimate than not to report it and have you or your neighbour broken into.

Make sure your premises are secure. Long gone are the days when you can go out in the backyard and leave the front door open. You cannot leave your premises unlocked whenever you are away, even if only going to pick up the mail. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle if it is unlocked. Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it, even in the garage at home.

Hopefully, with co-operation from the Police and the community, we can rid our area of these criminals.

Remember, crime is not just a Police problem; it is a community problem and takes effort from the WHOLE community to make the Valley a great place to live.

We had a fairly good Christmas / New Year period with lots of visitors and little trouble. There were a few crashes but no major injuries. There were very few reports of unruly behaviour.

We are finding an increase in unlicensed driving and driving unregistered vehicle offences. To drive a vehicle on the road, the vehicle must be registered and you must have a current drivers licence for that class of vehicle. If you have a learners permit, you must be under the direction of a person who has held an open drivers licence for that class of vehicle for 12 months. Remember, to display L and P plates as appropriate and these must be visible front and rear of the vehicle.

Terry Kennedy Bill Greer Sergeant Senior Constable

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Life Chats …

ove my kids to bits, yet I confess, nothing gives me greater pleasure than the annual “Back to school”.

After six weeks of school holidays, I don’t think any mother wouldn’t enjoy dropping the kiddies through that school gate. Truly, we’ve all had enough. The kids happy to be back and I’m real happy for them to be back. Usain Bolt’s world record for land speed is seriously in jeopardy on my exit from the school yard on that first day back.

A synopsis of the holiday/back to school period presents some interesting points.

• Why is it that in school holidays I am unable to go to the toilet by myself? Do questions, dilemmas or other concocted dramas really have the urgency to be discussed whilst your mother is on the throne?

• You can bet your last dollar that a mother will say at least a million times: “Shut the front door, close that fridge door, no you can’t have more food we’ve just eaten, would you please clean your room!!!”

• Kids, what’s not to love about doing absolutely nothing and just curling up in a cozy spot and reading a book I ask?

• Everytime we go out doesn’t mean money has to fly out in bundles from the mother’s purse.

• Don’t think for a moment that my life success as a mother is to be measured by the amount of loads of washing I do whilst you are on holidays.

• Would children ever dare to entertain the thought that their rooms could be found in some sort of hygienic state of affair for more than a couple of days in a row?

• Sibling rivalry. Face the facts. It’s been around for generations. It’s not a new thing. It’s called engagement.

Everyone knows the buttons to press to get great “engagement” from your sister or brother.

• I am not a mother who covers books with contact or plastic sleeves. Such a tragic waste of time and money.

Long term environmental impact and stress for the mother is why I don’t partake.

• Love the lunchbox gig. Particularly using Go-Green Lunchboxes - which are sensational.

My kids know that the first week back to school is the “real” holiday for the mother. Happy back to school kids, I’ll be with you in spirit.

MM of Obi “Nobody knows of the work it makes to keep the home together: nobody knows of the steps it takes, nobody knows – but mother.” Author Unknown

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2014 AMAMOOR

CLUB FED Federal Memorial Hall operates fortnightly on Friday nights, and is an opportunity to catch up with locals, have a cheap meal and drinks, in a friendly family oriented space. Kitchen operates from 6 to 8 pm, and the bar is open until later. Pool table, air hockey, and ball games for the children. The hall is available for hire. Enquiries to Zani 5485 1118 or Jenny 5485 1580.

AMAMOOR SCHOOL P&C Meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3.15 pm at school.

Enquiries to 5401 1333.

Federal Playgroup - Federal Memorial Hall Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 9.15am - 11.30am. Phone Lisa: 0439 732 444.

Amamoor Country Craft 5488 4148 Friends of Amamoor 5484 3278 JP Cynthia Hayes 5484 3694 Amamoor Hall Bookings 5488 4313 Craft Shop Betty 5484 3640 Markets 1st Saturday Sarah 5484 3311

AMAMOOR CHURCHES • Mary Valley Uniting Church - Amamoor Sunday service 10 am. Rev. Iain Watt 5488 6752 • Mary Valley Wesleyan Methodist Church - Rev. Brian Brown 5484 3687 or 5484 3640 a/h

GHEERULLA

NOOSA & DISTRICT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Tinbeerwah Hall, Sunrise Rd, Tinbeerwah Service at 3pm each 2nd & 4th Sunday - All welcome - 5442 5072

GHEERULLA HALL HIRE - available for rental - enquiries Heather 5472 3297 or Lenore 5472 3090. Visit website for booking form - www.gheerulla.qld. au President is Dennis Wagner, Secretary/Treasurer Heather Wagner, Vice President Blair Meldrum.

TENNIS Gheerulla Tennis Club - Melba Woods (court bookings) 5446 0242 Social tennis will be played at Gheerulla tennis courts Tuesdays starting at 9.30 am. Beginners most welcome. Enquiries to 5446 0197.

VALLEY BEES Athol Craig on 5482 3637 or email glenbo@live.com.au

IMBIL

BELLI PARK

Veterinary Surgery (24hr) Vet Peter Agnew 5447 0325 BELLI HALL OLD TIME DANCE MEETINGS: 2nd Tuesday after a dance at 7.30pm in the hall. All local residents are welcome to attend. www. bellihall.com

BROOLOO

Brooloo Hall Group Inc President Deb Williams 5484 5597 Secretary Maureen Lisle 5484 5848 Treasurer Gary Lisle 5484 5848

CONONDALE

• CONONDALE PLAYGROUP - Every Friday 9.30 - 11am at Conondale School. Wendy Sholley 5494 4516.

• SOCCER AT CONONDALE School oval Saturdays from 9am. Enquiries to 5494 4571.

• SAN TEAKWONDO Conondale Hall Thursday 4:30 - 6pm. Norm Taylor 0428 712 883 or email : norm@santkd.com

COORAN

• COORAN STATE SCHOOL: 31 James St, Cooran 4569. Ph 5480 8333.

Opened in July 1890, it is the oldest school in the district. P&C president: Jill Lowth, vice-president Ruth Berlin, Sec Andrew Jacques, treasurer Mimi Morrow, assistant-sec Belinda Simonsen, fundraising co-ordinator Zymar Mulcahy.

• TALL TREES ART EXHIBTION 19th & 20th May, 2012 on Facebook Tall Trees Art Exhibition or www.talltreesfestival.org

COOROY

Cooroy Churches Hinterland Christian Centre, 113 Marara Street Sundays 9.30am Family Celebration Service Pastors Steve and Angie Nichol P: 5447 7797 W: www.hinterland.org.au MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Hinterland Christian Centre, 113 Marara Street. Every first and third Thursday of the month 9.30am.

DAGUN

JP (Qual) Elaine Bradley 5484 3749 Dagun State School 5484 3232 Dagun Community Group 5484 3576 / 5484 3197 DAGUN Growers Markets every Saturday from 2-5pm. Contact Lesa Bell - for newsletters / updates email - slowfoodsch.maryvalley@gmail.com

EUMUNDI

SPIRITUAL CENTRE Eumundi CWA Hall 2nd & 4th Sunday. Healing 10 am. Service 10.15 am.

Guest speaker. Rev. Laine Harry 5449 0937.

FEDERAL

FEDERAL STATE SCHOOL 5480 8600. 40 Middle Creek Road, Federal 4568 http://federalss.eq.edu.au/wcms/

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FAR-AWAY-RIDERS ASSOC INC. - www.faraway.asn.au IMBIL MEDICAL SERVICES • MEDICAL: Monday 1-5 pm RSL Hall; • The Imbil Clinic at 6 Imbil Island Road, Imbil. Opening Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm phone 5488 6868.

Outside these hours: Cooroy 5442 6833 (until 5.30 pm) - 0408 713 395 a/h • Range of Motion PHYSIO - 5478 6600 • Imbil PHARMACY Dispensary Hours: Monday to Friday 2pm to 5pm (Closed Public Holidays) 5488 6699 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Glenda at Police Station when open • JP Alan Lutton 5484 5182 • Kathy Worth JP 5484 5178 • Imbil District Amateur Swimming Club - Ray McNab Pres. 5484 5109 a/h • IMBIL TENNIS CLUB: Juniors – Friday U10’s 4-5pm; O10’s 5-6pm; Ladies’ tennis - Mondays 5-7pm, Men’s tennis - Thursdays 5-7pm, Sunday interclub competitions, BBQ last Friday/month. Professional coaching terms 2 and 3 Saturdays, all age groups. Tiffany McCarthy 5405 9138 or 0448 897721 billandtiff@skymesh.net.au • Mixed Social Tennis Fri 6 pm & Sun 12 pm - Coaching Sat Terms 2 & 3 • IMBIL BOWLING CLUB: 5484 5102 • IMBIL GIRL GUIDES: Wed, Guide Hut, 4-6pm; Jenece Drake 5484 5629 or Amanda Toombs 5488 4086 • IMBIL KARATE CLUB: Steve Gorlick 5488 6862 • IMBIL MARY VALLEY SCOUT: Group Leader Ray McNab 5484 5109 Scouts: Monday 5-7 pm, Cub Scouts: Tuesday 3.30-5.30 pm • IMBIL WALKING CLUB: Shellie Johns 5484 5455.

• Imbil Rural Watch - Rob Priebe – Coordinator 5484 5216 • MARY VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (P-Yr10): 15 Edward St, Imbil 4570.

Principal Neil Mahoney 5488 5333 • P&C - ring School.

• MV Child Care: 35 William St, Imbil 5484 5560. (Long Day Care) • Imbil Seniors Group 0421 362 117 • RSL Mary Valley Sub Branch - meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 10 am.

• RSL Hall bookings - Ian Stubbins 5484 5245 IMBIL PUBLIC LIBRARY 5484 5488 - Tues & Thurs 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, Wed & Fri 2-5 pm • Imbil Public Hall Bookings - Val Sykes 5484 5298 • Mainly Music (up to school age) - Meets every Tues 9.30 am at Imbil Church Hall - Belinda 5488 6480 MARY VALLEY SHOW SOCIETY Barry Grainger (President) 5484 3680, Vicki Waller 5484 5441 and Naomi Cooney 5488 4379 (Vice Presidents)- Jo Robey (Secretary) 5484 5178 - Lyndall Ensbey (Treasurer) 5484 3267 - Jo Robey (Hall Bookings) 5484 5178 MARY VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL - mvartfest@gmail.com or ring Jan Watt 0437 733 383.

MARY VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC. Les Fleet, president 54886740 or Janelle Parker, secretary 54845107 secretary@ maryvalleychamberofcommerce.com.au. Meet 1st Monday of month at RSL Hall 5.30pm MARY VALLEY INC. President Graham Miller, secretary Kaili Parker-Price (5484 5338, 0447 053 244) - more info www.themaryvalley.com.au

IMBIL SWIMMING CLUB: Thurs. 6pm, Imbil pool, Ray McNab 5484 5109 THE SAFE & CONFIDENT LIVING PROGRAM Imbil Uniting Church Hall, Elizabeth St 9.30–11.30 am. Enquiries to 5443 7281 or Upper Mary Valley Care 5446 0820.

IMBIL JUNIOR BOWLS Imbil Bowls Club Sunday 10am - 12noon.

IMBIL INDOOR BOWLS Imbil Hall Fri. Imbil hall, 12.30pm, Val Sykes 5484 5298.

IMBIL SOCIAL TENNIS Imbil town courts. Tuesday and Thursday 4.30 – 5.30 pm, Wednesday and Friday 6 pm. Enquiries to Tiffany 5484 5073.

IMBIL RED CROSS OP SHOP Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 8.30am – 1.30pm.

IMBIL CHURCHES • Mary Valley Uniting Church - Imbil Sunday Service 8.30am, Sunday School 8.30am - Rev Margaret Stehbens mob 0407 831 310 • Imbil Gospel Hall – W & S Walsh 5449 0728 or C R Smith 5482 5471 • Anglican Church – Richard Martin 5482 2629 MV CLASSICAL YOGA: Maureen Lisle 5484 5848 FAR A WAY RIDERS ASS: Bob Sample 5447 0076 MV PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Brett Watson 5484 5455 MARY VALLEY PONY CLUB: Loris Hinds 5484 5458 after 6pm MARY VALLEY RANGERS SOCCER CLUB: Peter Deschamps 5484 3384 PLAYGROUP ASS OF Qld Imbil: THURSDAY, Girl Guide Hut, 9-11.30am, Renita Gordon 5484 5573 SPORTS NUTRITION & WALKING GROUP: Shellie Johns 5484 5455 TAI CHI GROUP: Monday-Friday 6.30am-7.30am @ Imbil RSL Hall, Jenece Drake 5484 5629 - cjdrake@skymesh.net.au or Lynne Hogg 5484 5006 SPORTING SHOOTERS ASS AUSTRALIA (IMBIL BRANCH) INC: 0423 499334 YOGA: Lynne Hogg 5484 5006

KANDANGA

Justices of the Peace: Adrienne Dan (CD) 5484 3382 Bronwyn Kerr Qual J.P., Kandanga Post Office 5484 3203 • Kandanga Bowls Club 5484 3253 • Kandanga Public Hall Bookings 5484 3454 or 5484 3493 a/h • Kandanga Tennis Club - Donald Grieves Secretary 5488 4329 • Wednesday Night Fixtures 6pm $5.00 tennis fee.

BBQ and meat supplied for extra $2.00. Contact Julie 5484 3195.

• Thursday afternoons Social Tennis, commencing 1.00pm.

Contact Donald 5488 4329.

FRIENDS OF KANDANGA Friends of Kandanga meet every third Wednesday of the month, Kandanga Information Centre 2pm.

KANDANGA INFORMATION CENTRE Located next to the PO in Main St. PO Box 16 Kandanga 4570 • Ph 5488 4605 • Fax 5488 4608 • infocentre@friendsofkandanga.com.au Open 7 days 10 am-4 pm, closed public holidays. Displaying community history, art gallery, book exchange library, internet cafe. Classes weekly – Leadlight, Woodwork, all reasonable rates. The Centre also caters for bus visits. Quotes obtainable from Friends of Kandanga 5488 4605.

MARY VALLEY PROPERTIES QLD GOVT office. Open Thursdays 10am 4pm. Old Bank building, Main St, Kandanga.

KENILWORTH

KENILWORTH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM - www.kenilworthmuseum. org.au Between February & November on Sunday 10am - 2pm - Adults $3, Children $1, Families $7.

Groups by appointment: contact Lenore Meldrum 5472 3090 Mary Valley Voice - fortnightly community newspaper & website (2260 copies). All editorials to maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au - Mail to PO Box 158, Kenilworth 4574 - www.issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice/docs (Veronika Spicer president, Shirley Moreland secretary, Blair Meldrum treasurer).

Kenilworth town website - www.kenilworthguide.org.au Kenilworth State Community College 5440 0555 - www.kenilworthscc. eq.edu.au Kenilworth POST OFFICE 5446 0247 RACQ Kenilworth Garage 5446 0214 KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE – meeting at SES shed every second Monday at 7pm. President Linda Green. Enquiries to Secretary Nina Cox 5472 3156.

KENILWORTH FIRE BRIGADE training Tuesday at Kenilworth Fire Station 6.30 – 8.30 pm.

KENILWORTH & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meets at the CWA Rooms, Elizabeth Street at 6 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

JUST WALK IT KENILWORTH Enquiries to Brenda 5446 0778 JUST WALK IT WALLI CREEK (Gumnut Park) Enquiries to Cheryl 5446 0350 KENILWORTH LIBRARY - Elizabeth Street Kenilworth • Mon, Tues, Wed,

Thurs 2 – 5, Friday 10 – 3 Saturday 9 – 12. Enquiries to 5446 0101.

MARY VALLEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW http://www.kenilworthhotel.com.au/events KENILWORTH WINE, CHEESE AND FOOD FEST Easter Saturday http://www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au/ KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL - Committee meetings KAC Shack, 6 Elizabeth St, 2nd Monday at 6pm. PO Box 123 Kenilworth 4574. Secretary 5446 0500 or office 5472 3223 - kac@kenilwortharts.org.au - www. kenilwortharts.org.au MARY VALLEY SCARECROW FEST - http://www.scarecrows.org.au/ KENILWORTH CELEBRATES! FESTIVAL Visit: www.kenilworthcelebrates.org.au KENILWORTH QUILT & CRAFT CIRCLE every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10 am at the Kenilworth Historical Museum. Enquiries to Jan 5446 0167 or Paula 5446 0229. Quilt Show Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

MAHJONG at the KAC Shack every Thursday at 3 pm.

KENILWORTH EARLY BIRDS PLAYGROUP Thursdays 9.00am to 10.30am at Kenilworth State Community College. Enquiries to Kenilworth State Community College on 5440 0555 QCWA as of August 2013 Kenilworth is now a sub-branch of Nambour and North Coast Division of the Queensland Country Women’s Association. For more information contact Sara Faddy 5435 2021.

KENILWORTH R.S.L. meetings are held every second Monday of the month 7pm at the R.S.L. room at the Kenilworth Hall, adjacent to the ANZAC Memorial. All are welcome! Reformed committee 2010 - Jim McKillop (President) 5446 0637, Dale Ainsworth (Vice Pres), Noela McKillop (Sec/Treasurer) and Sonja Kallman (Publicity Officer) 5446 0448.

ZEN MEDITATION every Wednesday 5.30pm - 7pm. St John Bosco Church.

Sue Wolter 5446 0158.

KENILWORTH MEDICAL SERVICES • Kenilworth MEDICAL Centre - 5446 0343 Surgery hours Mon - Fri , 9-3, After surgery hours 5445 7177 • Range of Motion PHYSIOTHERAPY - 5478 6600 • Barbara Dilworth Physiotherapy 5446 0654 • Kenilworth PHARMACY 5446 0356 - Mon – Friday 9 am - 1.30 pm • Kenilworth VET Surgery (24hr) 5472 3085 - Vets: Marcus Anstey, Susan Anstey and Steve Dennis.

• Kenilworth RECYCLE TRANSFER Station John Cambroon Lane, off Kenilworth- Imbil Road, Kenilworth QLD 4574. Hours: ONLY open Saturday and Sunday 8am to 1pm. No weekday service.

Justices of the Peace Bob Dunstan (Qual) 5446 0703 • Joyce Lashmar (Qual) 5446 0723 Brenda Parker (CD) 5446 0213 • Lolie Murtagh (CD) 5446 0222 Olive Hassall (CD) 5446 0131 KENILWORTH CHURCHES • Friday 6.30 pm Girls Brigade in the SES Hall. Joclyn 5476 4195.

• Anglican Church – Kenilworth 1st, 2nd, 4th Sunday, 9am – St Luke’s Sunday 9am - 5th Sunday ecumenical service.

• Uniting Church - St John Bosco Kenilworth 4th Saturday, 5.00 pm.

• Catholic Church Kenilworth - Service at St John Bosco’s, Kenilworth every Sunday at 9 am. - 5th Sunday of the month ecumenical service 10.30 am.

• Christian Meditation every Thursday 9.30am St John Bosco Church.

Maureen Cooper 5446 0312.

KENILWORTH COMMUNITY GROUPS • Kenilworth Book Club - KAC rooms - Thursday - every 2nd month starting 6 Feb 2014. Ph 5446 0312.

• Kenilworth’s Charity CHOOK CHASE - all motorcross nominations to Olive Hassell - olive.hassall@bigpond.com.au • Kenilworth Show & Rodeo, Lolie Murtagh 5446 0222 - third Saturday in September - www.kenilworthhall.org.au/Rodeo.htm • Kenilworth Hall Committee - Olive Hassall 5446 0131 or Bill Morris 5446 0338 - Hall, meeting room and full kitchen facilities all available for hire. Also camping - powered sites on showgrounds $12 per night (hot showers). Details www.kenilworthhall.org.au (PO Box 47, Kenilworth 4574) • Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Circle - Olive Hassall 5446 0131 • Kenilworth First Response Group - Nina Cox 5472 3156 • Upper Mary Valley Care 5446 0820 • Delivered Meal Service 5446 0820 • Nambour & District Care Inc. 5441 4441 • Kenilworth Information Centre Elizabeth St 5446 0122 and Community Craft Shop 5472 3089. Ph for hours.

• Friends of Kenilworth Library - Yvonne James 5472 3089 • Kenilworth P&C - School 5440 0555 • Kenilworth and District Chamber of Commerce & Citizens: Peter Cusack 5446 0211.

• Kenilworth Village Units Assn PO Box 221 Kenilworth - Pres Clem Hassall Sec Shirley Moreland 5446 0171

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• Kenilworth & District Historical Assoc. - Lenore Meldrum 5472 3090 • Kenilworth Swimming Pool, Swim school: squad training from 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enquiries call pool on 5446 0326.

• Kenilworth Bowls Club - Mens: Russ Ferriday 5446 028 • Ladies: Veronica Ferriday 5446 0281 • Kenilworth Cricket Club - Jnr. Rob Blinco 5446 0064, Snr. Jason Woods 0419 764 504 • Kenilworth Masonic Lodge - Trevor Wilcox 5477 1546 • Wildlife Volunteers 5441 6200 (24hr)

Story 5484 3083, Miyuki Matsushi 488 4892, Nicky Watson 5484 3010. Blue Light dance night dates and details visit http://mvbl.wxw.com. au/index.html

DAGUN Bruce Mills 5484 3596

RIDGEWOOD

KANDANGA Meetings, 1st Tuesday of each month.

First Officer Jim Garrett 5484 3467

POMONA

EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE 000

POMONA HALL • Pomona Hall Hire & Enquiries - Heather Manders 5485 2427 • 0411 114 077 • Indoor Bowls (Wed) - Contact Peter Young on 5485 1472 • Harmony Dance (Tues) - Contact Pat and Norm Young on 5485 2007 • ASKA Karate (Mon & Thurs) - Contact Kim Vines on 5485 0725 • Learn To Dance (Wed) - Contact Christine on 0429 829 328 • Alcoholics Anonymous (Sun) • Christian Outreach Centre (Sun) - Contact Joy Starr-Cross 5485 1583 • Yoga (Tues) - Contact Pam Whitehead on 5485 2947 • Playgroup (Mon) - Contact Trudy Martin on 5442 5826 • Table Tennis (Frid) Contact 5485 2427 POMONA CHURCHES Christian Outreach Centre, Joy Starr 5485 1583 POMONA COMMUNITY HOUSE 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona - Enquiries 5485 2427 Regular services: Self paced computer lessons; Tax help; Free legal advice; Language classes; Child health; Broadband internet café; Photocopying, Laminating, Binding; Library; Creative writing; Craft activities; Games – Cards, Scrabble, Chess & Mahjong.

MARY VALLEY BLUE LIGHT - President Sergeant Terry Kennedy (contact via Imbil Police Station) 5484 5222, Coordinator Trish Gabbana 5484 3465, Sec. Gary Walker 0407 640 516, Treasurer Catherine Robinson 5484 3096. Other committee members: Technical Advisor Colin Robinson 5484 3096, Catering Angela Gugger 5488 4315, D.J. Leslie Gugger 5488 4315; Event Supervisors Cr Julie Walker 5484 5302, Donna

RIDGEWOOD HALL GATHERING last Friday of each month at sundown BYO BBQ bits & drink.

RIDGEWOOD CHURCHES The Lighthouse is a group who meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday at the Ridgewood Hall – everyone welcome. Enquiries to 5447 9179.

KENILWORTH 5446 0220 IMBIL 5484 5222 COOROY 5447 6211 POMONA 5485 2586 POISONS INFO CENTRE 131126

SES KENILWORTH Local HQ 5446 0490 Group Leader Brenda Parker 5446 0213 Duty Officer 5444 5202 SES Flood Storm Emergency 132 500 IMBIL Local HQ 5484 5322 Leader – Athol Hales 5484 5582 CRISIS HELP LIFELINE 13 11 14 CAN-SURVIVE HOPELINE 1300 364 673

RURAL FIRE SERVICE AMAMOOR Jim Garrett 5484 3467

BELLI NORTH Nigel Higgs 5447 0166 BELLI SOUTH Howard Waugh 5447 0184 First Officer - Rick Mannington 0428 263 369 BLACK MOUNTAIN First Officer Marc Desmarchelier 5447 0224 Warden Eddie Rykenberg 0417 635 719 BLUE-BELL First Officer Craig Zonruiter 5484 3012 Warden Bruce Bull 5484 3555

IMBIL FORESTRY Forest Ranger 5484 3900

Rural Fire Brigade – dial 000 in emergency Fire Wardens (for fire permits and advice) Kandanga Rod Worth 5484 3493 or 0488 079 225 Kandanga Ian Morgan 5484 3655 Kandanga Alan Baker 0457 046 437 or 0438 845 304 Kandanga Creek Kevin English 5484 3191 Tunnel Mark Klyne 0418 792 138 Imbil Iain Blaine 0438 845 304 MELAWONDI Rod Nolan 5484 5634 Meetings 1st Tuesday each month KENILWORTH-RURAL BRIGADE First Officer Neil Reinhardt 0487 999 444 Secretary Leigha Gould 0458 333 404 Training every 2nd Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm KENILWORTH-URBAN BRIGADE FIRE WARDEN/CAPTAIN Mick Obryan 0409 180 300 Training on Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm KENILWORTH NORTH Michael Pfeiffer 5446 0247 (a/h 5446 0284) Whelan Rd C. Doyle 5484 5325 Walke & Moy Pocket Rd Chris Stark 5446 0136 OBI OBI 1st. Officer: Grahame Beljon 5446 9252 2nd. Officer: Dennis Woodford 5446 9154 3rd. Officer: Steve Walker 5446 9208 Fire Warden: John Cutmore TBA Deputy Warden: Grahame Beljon 5446 9252 RIDGEWOOD First Officer John Sparrow 5447 9130 Warden Victor Hill (permits) 5447 9288 YABBA CREEK Chairman Marcel DeLeon 5484 5021 Secretary John Taylor 5488 6119

BROOLOO/MARY RIVER Warden Brad Dilger 5484 5364

Please let us know of any alterations needed on this list.

We would appreciate it if you could email clear, concise updates to maryvalleyvoice@aanet.com.au - Thank you.

MOTORCYCLES WANTED Wanted pre-1985 bikes dirt or road, going or not.

Ph Darryl 0412 236 154. Private cash buyer.

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$795,000

‘Misty Creek’ 47 idillyic acres of beautiful land with two creeks meandering through the property.

Very appealing four bedroom lowset rendered brick home, ensuite to master bedroom plus family bathroom. Two living areas and dining room. Large open plan design with modern interior and well appointed.

English Tudor Style timber barn that would easily convert to horse stables if required.

Fully self contained guest cottage for holiday rental or extended family members. Inground pool plus fitness spa AquaGym 3000.

Approx. 80% of the property is cleared and is currently used for grazing. The balance timbered area is kept for wildlife with over 230 species of native plants, including majestic Gums and Tallow-Woods.

Fenced into paddocks with good boundary fencing.

Impressive fruit orchard with over 20 varieties.

Abundant water supply from tanks and creeks. Adjoining the Mapleton Forest that offers many horse riding or bush walking trails. Inspection by appt.

MOY POCKET: 20 KMS WEST OF HIGHWAY AT EUMUNDI ➽ 122 AC

$770,000

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122 acres of prime land with huge manmade lake.

Fenced into several paddocks with extensive pasture improvement that provides an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in Beef Cattle. Plenty of wonderful house sites to choose from. Three separate accesses. Gentle land, no steep or difficult sections, the entire block can be easily maintained. $770,000

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

Hobby Farm in Idyllic Location – Conondale – Price $740,000.00

This property has a lot to offer, with a large high-set Queenslander on just over 25 acres. The home comprises of four large bedrooms, open plan kitchen and living areas, separate formal dining area, and polished timber floors throughout. Three of the bedrooms open out onto the wide verandah that wraps all sides of this home. The land itself has seven fenced paddocks, a spring-fed dam, cattle crush, round cattle yard and water troughs. Other features include established gardens and fruit trees, a 2m x 3m shade house, chook pen, three x water tanks — the largest 10,000 gallons. There is also a livable shed on the property, which contains one bedroom, a bathroom and kitchenette. This property is located in Conondale, with school bus stopping at driveway, local shop only five minutes drive away. Price $740,000.00

OWNER IS NEGOTIABLE! IMBIL – PRICE $250,000 negotiable

Seclusion and Privacy – Kenilworth – Price $285,000.00

This 4.94 acre bush retreat is approximately 6klms from the Kenilworth Township. There is an abundance of birdlife on this property as well as a few local lizards. There are two bedrooms with the main living areas open plan with tiled floors and Zincalume walls creating a modern look. The home is tucked away at the rear of the property and cannot be seen from the road. All inspections are by appointment as the property is rented out and returning $265.00 per week. Price $285,000.00

The owner of this property wants it sold now. The home has three bedrooms with the main bedroom having access to the bathroom. The kitchen lounge and dining areas are all combined. A large covered verandah overlooks the local rural surrounds with the back porch providing privacy and shade in the afternoon. There is car parking and storage under the house. Also town water and tank water to this 604m2 property. Currently returning $250.00 per week rent.

Price $250,000.00 - negotiable

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LOOKING FOR A RENTAL PROPERTY? We have on offer two older style farm houses in the Kidaman Creek area.

Both houses are part of a working farm.

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1. Kidaman Creek $295.00 – THREE bedroom home with fully fenced house yard and large covered deck.

2. Kidaman Creek $315.00 – THREE – FOUR bedroom home with views, large country style kitchen, great rural views.

All rentals are pets on application.

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