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2021 COVER: Courtesy of Peter Taylor THE ROLLINGSTONE RAG: Is a free publication produced by the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated with news and information for residents and visitors to Rollingstone, Balgal Beach, Mystic Sands, Crystal Creek, Paluma, Mutarnee, Bluewater, Toomulla and surrounding suburbs in North Queensland, Australia. EDITOR: May Edition: Jennifer Greene EMAIL: rollingstonerag@bigpond.com TEL: 47707 799 ONLINE: https://issuu.com/rollingstonerag/ docs For permission to reprint any part of this publication, contact the editor. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Rollingstone & District Community Association Incorporated.
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Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach Rainfall Report @ 23RD APRIL 2021 Rainfall for MARCH 185.7mm Year to Date 1474.5mm Wet Days 11 Maximum Temp
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EQUIPMENT HIRE RATES The Community Association has the following items available for hire. All prices include GST.
RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE Internet Access .............................$2/hour (or part of) FREE for Students doing school projects and FREE for Job Seekers.
Tables ...........$5.50 each Chairs.............$0.55 each Eskies .................................................$11.00 each Cold Room* per day or part thereof ......... $55.00 Chip Cooker* per day or part thereof ....... $15.00 Cold room, Bain Marie and Chip Cooker are fixtures
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Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge.
HALL HIRE Price on application All large functions .................................... $330.00 (includes the use of all hall facilities with the exception of cold room and chip cooker)
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CENTRELINK ACCESS POINT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Centrelink provides phone, fax, copier and computer access for individuals wanting to access Centrelink services. To make a claim or an enquiry please make use of the equipment and services available through the Access Point. Limited Medicare services also available.
PARCEL COLLECTION SERVICE If anyone in the community would like a parcel picked up in Townsville and delivered to your gate. Call Chris at the Community Centre on 47707 855 to arrange. Collections are available weekly on Thursdays only. COST is only
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ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION To find out what’s happening in the Community. Like and follow us on Facebook where you’ll find all the up to date information.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre
Monday to Friday
9-3pm
VISITING VET PROTOCOL
Board Games Played on the third Tuesday of each month between 2-4pm at the Hall. Scrabble, Mahjong, Yahtzee and MORE!!! Bring along your favourite game if you want or play with any of our games!
$2 for an afternoon of fun with like minded people.
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
The Community Association requests that when attending the vet clinic at the Community Centre, that you please take a seat and wait your turn regardless of the nature of your visit.
At The Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50
It has come to our attention that on several occasions certain people have queue jumped as they say they are only wanting scripts filled for tablets. Please be advised that many of those patiently waiting are also only wanting scripts filled.
This is a FUN activity and is guaranteed to be a winner!! All skill levels & all age groups. Just turn up and see how much fun you will have! Come and join us for a great time! For further info
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE
contact Chris on 47707855
Simply this is Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with others that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for Alcoholics Anonymous Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
membership. We are self supporting through our own contributions. Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution, does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. If you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol, please contact Alcoholics Anonymous on 4771 5411 or come to a meeting Monday nights 7pm at Rollingstone Rural Transaction Centre…….Phone: 4771 5411
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Remember to send us your contributions for this page. Any news or items of interest are most welcome. Email your ideas, put them in the drop box at the back of the hall or leave them with Chris or Mark at the RTC.
MAY REMINDERS • Temporary change of hours for Balgal Beach Pharmacy
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The Rollingstone/ Balgal Beach and greater Communities were saddened to learn of the passing of John Pace and Judyana Holt. Our condolences to the Pace & Holt Families.
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Balgal Beach Markets May1st Rollingstone Community Re sponse Workshop— May 8th BINGO! May 8th Op shop open on Saturday— May 1st & 15th from 9-3 Vet—May 20th Mothers Day—May 9th Bubble & Brushe s— May 13th Margie Ryder Community Meetings May 5th & 6th — see pg 19 5
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
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All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)
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Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)
1800 738 541
Townsville State Emergency Service (SES) - Tarping/Branches down
13 25 00
Queensland Police Service - Police Link (Non life-threatening calls)
13 14 44
Queensland Ambulance Service (Non lifethreatening calls)
13 12 33
Townsville City Council (includes Emergency After Hours, Flood information, Dengue outbreaks, Sun safety information)
13 48 10
Ergon Energy—Loss of Supply and Emergencies
13 16 70
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IT IS VITAL THAT YOU TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
BE FIRE AWARE and BE PREPARED Help Keep our Community Safe Stay up to date with current fire restrictions:
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only
1800 808 526
North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
07 4774 5111
https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au
Telstra
13 22 03
Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604
Optus
13 13 44
Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
07 4433 1111
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)
13 19 40
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
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Social Distancing Every Sunday Check Diary for days and times
5 May
6 May 6 May 8 May 8 May
Please be advised that all groups and events at the R&D Community Centre are held under strict COVID-19 & Social Distancing Rules
5,19 May
11.30am Mobile Library (two bin day)
7:30am Catholic Mass at Com/Centre
11 May
Craft Group – Open to all interested parties. BYO Craft - 2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm4pm at the Hall
Linedancing, Indoor Bowls, Waterobics Weight Circuit
13 May
7-9pm Bubbles & Brushes night.
18 May
Board Games – 3rd Tuesday of the Month Scrabble is only 1 game played – come and learn new board games or bring your favourite
5.30-6.30pm Family Facility meeting @ RTC Community Centre 4pm-5pm Active Walkways meeting @ RTC Community Centre 5.30-6.30pm Balgal Drainage meeting @ RTC Community Centre 9.30-11.30am Rollingstone Community Response Plan Meeting @ Community Hall 1pm Bingo @ Community Hall
6,13,20,27 May
Notch Mobile Playgroup 9:30am at the hall.
6,13,20,27 May
Rollingstone Bus – Each Thursday – leaving the hall at 8am – bookings essential.
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9am Margaret the Vet - Text 0403262212 7pm Local Author Presentation @ Community Hall with Bar & snacks 9am-4.30pm Never too late…Never too old Writing for Pleasure and Profit Workshop presented by Rosa Christian @ Community Hall.
Bus Cleaner: 1 day a week to clean both buses inside and out. All products and equipment provided.
to the area. Once again this is the time to have your say about anything disaster/response/resilience related and perhaps see your thoughts put into action. Please RSVP by 4 May for catering purposes.
Book Enthusiasts: The main role of in the library is to put the books away after they have been returned, and stamp the newest donations, sorting as you go into keepers, double ups and give aways.
Bubbles and Brushes is happening again on 13 May – These nights are full of fun and creativity, in good company. BYO bubbles and eats everything else is provided. Small fee of $20.00
Bus Divers: We have had a good response to the call for bus drivers but will always like to have a few more ready to step in. All our regular bus drivers are going on holidays (I keep saying that is not allowed but they’re not listening). Thank you to the gents who have put their hand up. Very much appreciated. These positions would suit Centrelink recipients with a volunteering obligation. Please call Chris on 47707855 to register your interest.
Local Writer/Artist Rosa Christian has a great Meet and Greet happening on Friday 28 May from 7pm. Rosa will speak about her creative writing journey and the books she has selfpublished. The R&D Lions will be providing an Open Bar and Bar Snacks during the evening. Check out the flyer on page 31. Rosa is then following up on Sat 29 May with a creative writing workshop called “Never too late…Never too old – Writing for Pleasure and Profit”. This workshop is all inclusive with morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch supplied. Places are limited, be an early bird – call Rosa on 0439672906 to secure your spot. The workshop is supported by TCC
Volunteers Wanted:
ANZAC Day is just around the corner as I write this, and it is always a great time to stop and reflect on the quality of our lives today and who, before us gave so much to secure that quality. Lest we forget. As per the calendar above and in the back of this newsletter, May is not a sit down and contemplate your navel month. Margie Ryder has three meetings in 2 evenings (5 & 6 May) covering the community requests for a family facility eg skate park or the like; healthy pathways; and drainage. All three meetings are open to the public; projects like these will find it difficult to take off without community support. Help Margie support us - Please find the time to lend your support. 8 May at 9.30am at the Rollingstone Community Centre, will see a meeting of Representatives from the Townsville City Council Disaster Resilience Team and representatives from all the local emergency services and most importantly members of the public to discuss a Rollingstone Response Plan. Local knowledge is a must for this plan to be a success. Please make the time to attend – especially if you are long term local or new Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
We’ve all seen the number of sold stickers on the for-sale signs and the new building projects going up recently. This got us thinking that we (meaning the Association and the Lions as a joint venture) are organising a Welcome to Community Morning Tea. This will be held on 14 June at the Community hall. This event is open to everyone from absolute new to the district to having lived here almost your whole life. An invitation will be developed and disseminated through the community for neighbours to give to their new neighbours and offer to come with them if they voice, they are a little shy. Happy Mother’s Day on 9 May and to those having a birthday or special celebration this month – congratulations and enjoy. Take care of yourself………………..you are the only one who can. Cheers, Chris 7
Seniors Enquiry Line is a state-wide information and referral service for Queensland seniors, families, friends, grandparents and carers. We can help you with concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation, financial and legal matters, health, education, transport and many other issues. Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
Supporting Queensland Grandparents
The service was set up by the Queensland Government Department of Communities to support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. For more information visit:.
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TOWNSVILLE DEMENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS—WELCOME TO 2021 DATE: 2nd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH TIME: 11:15am – 12:30pm LOCATION: Heatley Community Centre (Cnr Fulham Road & Lindeman Avenue, Heatley) Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
If you would like to know more about dementia or the support group phone Eileen on 0410 039 692 MORNING TEA PROVIDED COST: $5.00
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 104-138 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au
Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8.30am to 1pm Tel: 07 4778 6444 OR you can book ONLINE via our website www.bluewatermedical.com General Practitioners and Allied Health Services
TRANSFER STATION Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only NO Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres
GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
TOOMULLA
Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
BLUEWATER
Saturday & Sunday 7.30am - 4.30pm
OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.00AM TO 4.00PM COVID-19 VACCINATIONS Regular clinics to deliver the vaccine are being held. Appointments are necessary. Our doctors encourage everyone in the community, (over 18), to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you have questions General Practitioners Dr Vladimir Hasa - Dr Olga Hasa - Dr Zakia Sultana Dr Diana Hopkins - Dr Lucia Rajnoch - Dr Clyton Banya
Bulk billing and Private Appointments Please listen to any recorded message for information on out of hours services.
PHYSIOTHERAPY – Free Movement Physio DIETITIAN -Fuel Your Life PATHOLOGY collection - Wednesday mornings 8.30-12noon
At Balgal Beach Medial Centre Every third Saturday of the Month
15th May 2021
For all other appointments and dental emergencies, we welcome you to your dental home at MYTOOTHDOCTOR TM Family, Paediatric and Special Care Dentistry Bushland Beach Medical Centre and Aitkenvale Family Health Centre). www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy
Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399
8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
FREE Blood Pressure Checks
8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12pm Saturday
*Hire Equipment
Blister Packaging for your medicines
*Full Prescription Service
*Ear Piercing
*NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies *Delivery available for those in need
*Faulding Vitamins
MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Pharmacy Choice Brand Products (Quality product made affordable with 100% money back guarantee). Easy parking available
HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH SAND FLY (MIDGES) FACTS Commonly known as ‘Sand Flies’. Biting Midges are small flies. Small and hard to see. People are often bitten without realising. Itching may commence immediately after bite, but often not for some hours later or next day. Reactions to bites may last for several days to weeks. If you experience discomfort from the bites of midges seek medical attention to help relieve symptoms. Midges are most likely to be encountered around tidal zones, lagoons, estuaries and mangrove swamps. Most active around dusk and dawn. Adult flight activity increases shortly after high and spring tides. Activity decreases as wind increases The department of Medical Entomology at Sydney University states that – “There are no known efficient methods of controlling biting midges” (Sand Flies) and “Irritation associated with bites may be alleviated with anti-pruritic preparations, but severe reactions may require medical treatment with antihistamines.” Where appropriate, try to wear long sleeves and long pants, light coloured and loose fitting clothes especially around dusk and in areas of high midge populations. Use insect repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely. DEET (Diethyltoluamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methlbenzamide) remains the gold standard of currently available insect repellents. It’s a broad spectrum agent that is effective against mosquitoes, biting flies, fleas and ticks. It was developed in 1946 following the experience of American soldiers involved in jungle warfare and was again used in the Vietnam War. In higher risk areas (eg areas where malaria, Ross River Virus, Barmah Forest Virus and Dengue fever occur) Insect repellents with Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
15-30 per cent Deet should be used. Always follow directions of manufacturer when applying insect repellent. Guidelines for safe use of insect repellent are:
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NEWS
• March saw us lose two (2) more of our treasured residents in John Pace and Judyana Holt. Wonderful people who contributed so much and made others’ lives that much better. We will miss them terribly. Vale John and Jude. • Deb Calder has had shoulder surgery and is home recovering; Len Clark had a medical episode from which he is now also recovering; there are no doubt others not doing it too well, and we wish them all good things. • Marion & Eddie Pettifor have now sold and have moved into Town. We wish them well in their new life and know they will be missed. • Our Railway Display is finally finished to this point and it’s now up to us to complete the diorama. This will go ahead as items are ready/available. • Not a lot left to put in place at the Centre now – for us, anyhow - so we can take a step back and have a good look at all we do and offer. More “empire-building” won’t be on the agenda for a while as we examine our organisation from a 100% perspective. • We’ve asked Council to consider an external Public Toilet block; we would also like an upgrading of the Centre as a general Evacuation Point. However, that’s all in Council’s hands, and as they have no money other than State and Federal funding when it’s available, those items are probably a long way off. Otherwise, we’re pretty much okay and doing it independently……..although we’d love a new and bigger Op Shop, but atm, that’s the stuff of which dreams are made. • BUT, something we have managed to arrange is a (more official) Weather Station in Mystic Sands to record the rainfall figures. That area gets much more PINEAPPLE RICE CREAM. 1/2 cup rice. 4 cups of milk or water will do. 1/4 cup of sugar. 1/2 teas. Vanilla. 1 tin crushed pineapple (large) 1 or 1 1/2 cups whipped cream. Cook rice in boiling milk or water. Simmer when boiling over low heat until all liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat, add sugar & vanilla & cool. When cold fold in drained pineapple and whipped cream. Refrigerate. (Very Nice!) Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
rain than most of the district, so it’s something badly needed for mitigation purposes. This will be in place directly. • We have managed to have the Townsville University Hospital’s Wound Management borders extended to include Rollingstone – and let’s hope it includes the Townsville Local Government boundary which is Crystal Creek. It’s taken us many years to achieve this but it’s happened and we’re so grateful and so thrilled. • We’ll be putting in a Long Jump Pit for the two (2) local Schools’ Athletic Carnivals – Rollingstone and Mutarnee – later this year. Really looking forward to those days which should be great fun. • We have increased our CCTV cameras from 8 to 12 and upgraded them yet again. All done now and hopefully, to help keep us from being too vulnerable or easy pickings for those in our world who feel the need to hurt. • Our Tourist Brochures should be into all local outlets (if they’ll have them) very shortly. Hopefully, they’ll encourage more visitors than we’ve had lately. • And our Locality Signs are presently being built and printed and should also be in situ in the not-too-distant future: one up at the truck-stop and one at the Community Centre. Looking forward to having all these projects operative and completed. • We are currently working on investing in a Washing Machine & Dryer for use by the general public in times of severe weather events (the Lord deliver us!!) or other times of hardship. There will be a small charge. We should have it all in place in a matter of months. • And, we’re going to purchase a new Projector for the Big Hall. The old one has seen sterling service and now needs overdue retirement. • We had a meeting today regarding the implementing of a Morning Tea for Newcomers to our Community/ District. We’ve done an article to cover our plans. Please see Page 16 • Trish Cronin has organised a replacement for the Pace Family Historical Sign at the Centre. It had deteriorated quite markedly and Trish was good enough to take up the issue and rapidly organise a replacement. Thank you, Ma’am. It’ll be in place soon. • “God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid.” (Nate White) • Live well, love much, laugh
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The Aqua Group recently held a lunch time get together to formally say goodbye to two long term participants, Joan and Carol. Both ladies were part of the original group which was formed by Babz about twenty years ago and have continued to attend regularly ever since.
BABZ AQUA GROUP As the weather starts to cool a little, the enthusiasm for our water exercise program has certainly not diminished! Leading up to the school vacations, our groups were large, audibly and physically vibrant and lots of fun was had by all. School holidays saw the Rollingstone Beach Front Resort very busy, so we took a break and Rebecca organised smaller groups in the Mystic Sands Golf Resort pool. Our thanks go to both venues for allowing us the use of their great facilities. A huge thankyou to Rebecca for her enthusiasm that is increasing our range of exercises and challenging us to greater flexibility and fitness. Should you have any queries, please call 0417716366 Consider joining us next season!
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Office of Nick Dametto MP P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 | Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au
Community safety is an the issue that continues to dominate discussions whenever I meet with residents across Hinchinbrook.
who commit either Unlawful use or possession of motor vehicles, aircraft or vessel, Burglary and Entering or being in premises and committing indictable offences.
Everyone should have a right to feel safe, whether it’s in their own homes or outdoors. But the reality is we have a youth crime crisis on our hands which the State Labor Government barely acknowledges.
The amendments would have also defined a recidivist offender as someone who has been convicted of those serious offences at least twice, regardless of whether the offences were the same. No ifs, no buts.
LABOR SHUNS CRIME CRISIS
For instance, in the police division of Rollingstone, there were 91 offences committed over the last quarter (January 20 to April 19), with theft, unlawful entry, property damage and unlawful use of a motor vehicle making up some of those offences. At the time of writing this column, April had the highest number of offences this year at 41, with the number of offences being on a steady incline since January. While the rates of offending in Rollingstone may be lower in comparison to other areas of Townsville, it’s obvious that without some strong deterrents for young offenders, we risk those numbers only getting higher. Katter’s Australian Party attempted to introduce amendments to the government’s Youth Justice Bill that would have would have instituted a minimum of 12 months imprisonment to be served wholly in a corrective services facility (detention centre or approved remote property) for recidivist young offenders
Unfortunately, Labor used their numbers to stop those amendments, seemingly happy with their watered-down Bill that will do very little to curb offending rates across Queensland. But I will not let that stop me from continuing to speak out on this issue until we see the State Government take substantive action to make our community safer.
Nick Dametto MP, Member for Hinchinbrook
ROLLINGSTONE RSL By now ANZAC Day will have taken place. Thank you to everyone for attending and supporting these very special commemorative services. Rollingstone RSL was established in 2000 to support ex Defence members, their families and the wider community in the area. This may include: hospital visits, social support, advocacy and financial assistance where other alternatives are not viable. Each year Rollingstone RSL conducts commemorative services at the Balgal Beach Cenoptaph for: ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Rollingstone RSL holds social events and conducts outings on a regular basis to promote social connections within the area. New memberships are now available Service Membership $20 and Social Membership $5. Membership is a great way support your local RSL. Each financial member receives a meal voucher during the month of their birthday. If you have any question about Rollingstone RSL please de not hesitate to contact Suzi Vincent, Secretary on 0409 880 902. Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
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Meeting Times for Balgal in May All at RTC Centre 5th May- 5.30pm- 6.30pm Family Facility project ( Originally the Skate Park idea) 6th May 4pm till 5pm Active Walkways- Connecting Balgal 6th May- 5.30-6.30pm Drainage- Senior Council staff will be in attendance Email- Margie.ryder@townsville.qld.gov.au COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES Would you like for your home to become Generator Compliant? If so, please call Chris or Mark on 4770 7855 to register. We’re endeavouring to get as many names together as possible to approach an Electrician to do a bulk job, the idea being to reduce costs. The Community Association will shortly have available to the public a Washing Machine and a Dryer for a small charge. This will be accessible in cases of emergency, from Monday through Friday during the hours of 8am-3pm. You will need to supply your own washing powder, etc. We will cover the appliance, the power and the water! The local SES is now accessible through the RTC (at the Community Centre) during work hours on 4770 7855, and after hours and weekends on 0407 753 562. Through an agreement with Townsville SES Headquarters, it has been arranged that we operate as a local Call Centre on their behalf. Otherwise, you can still call 132 500 or 000. Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
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FISHERMAN'S LANDING FISHING & SOCIAL CLUB Welcome everybody to this month's edition of the Rolly Rag Report for the Fishing Club. I trust you all had a Happy Easter - and didn't overdose on chocolates (like one of my Grandsons did!) Firstly, I would like to comment on the Markets held on Saturday 3rd April. What a huge market this was. There were some 23 stallholders, way above anything we have seen in recent years, many many people in attendance, both locals and visitors, and this being largely without the usual influx of grey nomads that we see each year. Our next market will be held on Saturday 1st May. Stallholder interest has already shown that there will be even more stalls at this Market. So come on down to the park near the landing and support this local Community event, which is getting stronger and stronger. The Fishing Club BBQ Breakfast was flat strap, with all the helpers running all morning. Kim tells me she ordered double the amount of food that they usually have for the BBQ and then had to get more supplies in. A great effort from Kim and all her helpers on the day. Our last Friday Night BBQ was again well attended by Members - again many thanks to those who cooked the BBQ, did the serving, made salads, set up for the BBQ, then packed everything away again. Only one winner for monthly fishing prize for February congratulations to Wayne Truscott. These Friday Nights are a great social night, a BBQ, few drinks, lots of fun and laughter, and only possible by the continued efforts of those that I have just mentioned. See you all at the next BBQ Friday 30th April commencing 6.30pm. Visitors welcome.
from the landing. All you need to do is ring Kim on 0419 387 856 to book a seat on the bus. ANZAC Day - by the time this is printed the ANZAC Day ceremonies are likely to have been concluded. As we have in past years, we will again be laying a wreath at the morning (10 o'clock) service. I encourage as many members as possible to attend the services, dawn and/or morning service. Fish weigh ins - our Fishing Co-ordinator Gavin tells me that very few fish have been weighed in this month. I don't know if we haven't been fishing, or we aren't sending the photos in. The process is very simple if you want to send your catch in for the monthly prizes - take a photo of your catch, up against your brag mat or ruler to record the size, and a photo of you holding the fish with your membership card so that we know who the fish belongs to. You don't then need to have to worry about gilling or gutting, and then bringing it into the Landing to be weighed, measured and recorded as you used to have to do. So lets get those photos in! We've got a few of our members away travelling at the moment, and I trust they are enjoying their holidays:Garry & Koy Luff - off to Canberra. Richard and Moira Sharkey away in their caravan down south. Russell and Di Greene - having Anzac Day with their son down south. Neil & Di Thompson - travelling in their mobile home en route to Canberra, catching up with family on the way, and having ANZAC Day with their son in Canberra. Mick and Chris Maher travelling in the caravan to enjoy a bit of camping and visit rellies, although I think the Covid outbreak in Brisbane interfered a bit with that.
Also, don't forget we have the courtesy bus to take you to and
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FISHING REPORT: Giday Folks , well another month gone by and the winter or dry season fishing is fast approaching. The mouth of Rollingstone creek has produced some excellent Barra also some good Grunter using live bait of Blue Herring and Potty Muller also the odd Grunter being landed using squid baits but moving the line every now and then to keep the fish interested. Also reports of Bream and Grunter being boated in Cattle and Crystal Creeks also Taylors Beach area,. Blue and King Salmon are now being caught at the mouths of most local creeks live bait being the best however plastic and gold bomber lures are also producing some surprising results. Just remember there are large crocs in both Hencamp Rollingstone and Scrubby Creeks and if they are in those then they will be in all the creeks of any size. I have a drag net however I can’t find any volunteers for the deep end. Good size Nannygai and Trevally being caught on the inner shoals from Cattle Creek down to Paluma Shoals of Saunders Beach. Pilchards seem to be the best bait in these areas also live bait Some good Spotted and Doggie Mackerel being boated around Gun Barrel Reef which is in the 6 to 9 meter depth area out from Rollingstone Creek. Trawling silver and white and red coloured lures are working really well and also floating Pilchards.
The boat ramp at the landing has been packed during the good weather and all boaties have been on good behaviour by being a little patient of those taking a little longer to launch or retrieve their vessels. Keep up the good work guys and girls. Well that’s it for another month hoping the wind and weather is kind for the next month or so and then you can look forward to another 30 to 40 thousand whales arriving in our waters. Tight lines and safe boating and remember to put in a trip sheet with Ingham or Townsville Coast Guards or at least let someone know where you are proceeding to and when you will return. You can leave your out of date Flares and EPIRBS at the Landing for safe disposal. Regards Dickie Check our Facebook page for up to date news. https:// www.facebook.com/Fishermans- Landing-Fishing-Social-ClubBalgal-Beach-inc For more information regarding our club please contact Graham 0428 416 060 or email fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com That's it for this month - tight lines and happy fishing. Spike
ROLLINGSTONE & DISTRICT LEO CLUB Hello again Rollingstone and District, and advising that our Leos Club had a great celebration of their first Ten Years of Service to the Community on Friday 26th March. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we had to limit attendance, however a simple Sausage Sizzle was followed by the formal proceedings very ably Emceed by Leo Club President Morgan and supported by Leos Taylah, Marley and Jasmine. Our first Leo Advisor Ian Thomasson reflected on the early days of the Club, President Morgan delivered the keynote address and thanked the Lions Club and Community for their on-going
support as well as sharing her thoughts for the future. Lions District Governor Audrey Kenny also thanked the Lions Club for their efforts in providing ongoing Leadership, Experience and Opportunities for Service for the Leo Club Members, commended the Leo Club on their achievements and presented Certificates, while State MP Nick Dametto and Councillor Margie Ryder were also glowing in their praise for the Leos and the work they do locally. The “Cutting of the 10th Birthday Cake” completed proceedings. On the first weekend of the School Holidays the Leos completed a simple fund-raising raffle to help fund their ongoing Community Projects. Also this month, they enjoyed an evening of barefoot bowls, with thanks to the Mystics Sands Bowls Club members including Graeme Byrns and Bruce Smallbone who made them so welcome, with thanks also to Mick and the Mystic Sands Golf Resort for the yummy Sausage Sizzle. Leos also supported the Lego Blocks Activity as part of the overall Community School Holiday program, and later this month will solemnly Pay their Respects as they participate in ANZAC DAY Commemorative Activities. If you would like to get involved and join in the fun with our Rolly Leos right here in our beautiful community, then talk to Leo President Morgan, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Leos – Try it, Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540 552 You’ll Like it! Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114 687
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Hello Rollingstone Community! At the invitation of RaDCA we are able to bring you this, the first of our regular notices to let you know what is happening with our group so you can join in the fun. And, to thank you for all your wonderful support during our birthing throes.
We are hopeful for a couple of grants for acrylic workshops taught by the wonderful Anne Walsh. The first on 13th June is to give you a good handle on the basics before a more in-depth study of different techniques esp. using a palette knife. This will be over the weekend of 7th & 8th August.
As you may be aware we started 2021 early with a Bubbles and Brushes night in February, which was great fun and despite inclement weather was well attended. The proceeds from this and future nights will go to support our exhibition.
Ann Martin is running a Decorative Masquerade Masks workshop Saturday July 3rd for the youngsters. ALSO, it’s not too soon to be thinking about our Annual exhibition proposed for the 15th to 17th October. Mark your calendars! Now you have an overview, we can go into more detail as each issue is due. Join us and express yourself on paper or canvas or any other way you like. Enter your work in the Annual exhibition. We welcome you. The A@RTeam.
Our next Bubbles is on 13th May, then another one in November. Watch out for the ads on the local FB news sites. New to the area? Or been here some time and haven’t met many folks yet? Want to meet people, have fun and some laughs and get fitter as well? The following are a couple of options that may interest you: FITNESS CLASS
The class is run by Benita who is a Level 3 Exercise Professional and Nutritionist. Who can attend the class? Anyone! People of all ages, fitness levels and gender are welcome to attend. The class structure varies and can be altered to suit all levels from beginner to advanced, standing or seated, if required. What exercises are offered? The exercises offered are designed to work through all major muscle groups, incorporating strength and light cardio, followed by stretch to complete the class. The strength training varies from body weight exercises to light or heavier dumbbells. The light cardio varies from marching to low or high impact star jumps to name a few. Floor work, (on a mat) for core exercises or stretching. The exercises can be altered to use a chair for those who have difficulty with mobility. Where? When? Cost?
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YOUR PACE OR MINE WALKING GROUP This newly formed group is in its infancy and looking for new members. Why not come along and join other likeminded people who are walking to improve their overall health? You will be most welcome. The hardest thing to do is to put on your walking shoes! Walking is a fabulous way to improve heart health. How does it work? You walk at your own pace, for as long or short a time as you choose. The Group decides next week’s walk during the current walk. Where? Different routes are walked, in the Balgal Beach – Rollingstone areas, ranging from the Beach to local Parks. When? The Group meets on Wednesday afternoons and walk between 5-6pm. Cost? Your time Contact Trudy on 0432 325 733
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For the last few days Paluma has experienced a foretaste of winter, with bleak, sunless days and alternating periods of torrential and drizzly rain. Strong, cold winds have buffeted the trees making them writhe and sway in frenzied dances. Watching them, I recall a song I learnt in primary school many years ago. The tune was melancholy and, with the words, evoked the unseen forces of nature. Perhaps, some of you may know it: Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I, But when the trees bow down their heads The wind is passing by. Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you But when the leaves are trembling The wind is passing through Rain has washed much of the nectar from the forest flowers and many birds who have found sufficient food in the forest over these past few months are now returning in greater numbers to our gardens for easier pickings. All day, the air has resonated with the screeches of Lorikeets, jostling for occupancy of the food tray on my deck: so busy squabbling that they don’t notice smaller birds sneaking in and taking the food. In the distance can be heard the screeching of Cockatoos, no doubt plundering someone’s citrus tree. Groups of nomadic Brown Cuckoo-doves are feasting on the fruit of ‘bleeding heart’ trees. While heavy rain and high winds persist, it is common for trees to fall across the Range road and for rocks to be dislodged. It is time to take extra caution in this weather – headlights on and be prepared for whatever you may encounter at the next curve. This time last year, Covid 19 had already disrupted our lifestyles for three months. We were anxious, unsure of the future but aware too, that out of adversity comes strength and adaptation. It is hard to believe that a year has passed; we are
unscathed compared to elsewhere in the world and now with the vaccination programme under way, we can see light at the end of the tunnel. Many visitors came to Paluma through Easter and the school holidays on their way to the Dam, with many stopping to picnic on the Village Green and explore the walking tracks around the village. The Easter Market was a resounding success: not as many stalls as usual but every stall-holder reported record sales. Anzac Day will again be celebrated in Paluma with the raising of the flag and a small ceremony at the Cenotaph, at 7.00 am on 25th April. Monthly special events will be held in the coming weeks – the next being, a social meeting with Margie Ryder on 30th April in the Community Hall. As membership numbers in the Rural Fire Brigade have dropped due to the retirement of several of the older members, a general meeting and recruitment drive will be held at 11.00 am on 1st May, followed by a barbecue lunch. On Saturday afternoon, 15th May, at 4.00, Petanque will be played on the Village Green; it should be an enjoyable experience for beginners and the well-practised alike. Drinks and refreshments will be served afterwards. Table Tennis and other games will be played on Saturday afternoon, 29th May from 4.30 followed by refreshments. The AGM for the PDCA will be held on 24th April and will be reported on in the June issue of Rolly Rag. At last, we can announce that the display of historic photographs of Paluma will again be open to the public from Tuesday, 27th April. The exhibition is open to the public every Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm in the Community Hall. Entry is free. Please feel welcome to visit Paluma, browse the display and share a ‘cuppa’ and cake with us. Colwyn Campbell
ROLLINGSTONE SENIORS Our main event for this month is our MOTHERS DAY RAFFLE, it will be drawn on the 6th May before Mother’s Day. Frank our Chemist, donated the goods for the raffle to the value of $400, the Seniors donated $100 towards the prize. If you would like to like to buy a ticket, Frank, the Chemist has them available for sale, and Seniors have raffle books to sell to you, the OP Shop also has tickets. They can be purchased for $1 each, why not buy a few. The profits from the raffle will Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
go to the Cancer Council to be spent in Townsville. Please keep in mind the Seniors will be holding another Flower Show again this year, date to be announced. Start potting your special plants. Don’t forget Craft 1.30pm in the Hall, 2nd Tuesday of the month, a chance to catch up with friends and learn new skills. Wendy Clark President Rollingstone Seniors 23
BALGAL BEACH BOATING & LEISURE CLUB NEWS G’Day all, Our last BBQ was not very well attended which was a shame; maybe due to the holidays, the football, so many moving away or the Covid, but we still had a great time and as usual, the food was tops and plenty of it. It was nice to sit and talk, maybe even gossip a little. We laughed and joke a lot. All in all it was a fun night for the few who attended. It was very good. Our next get together is on Mother’s Day. Hope everyone can be there to celebrate. It will be a catered event—cooks night off for the ladies. Please phone Linda Clever for information as we have to numbers attending for the catering people. Please phone Linda on 47707991 at least one week before.
Mother’s Day is special for all Mums so come along and show your appreciated. Visitors are always welcome so come along and join in. Bookings are essential for this event.
The Lucky Members Draw was won by Gwen Cahill. Good onya Gwen.
Well that’s all folks; see you on Mother’s Day May 9. Kindest regards from your Committee. Stay happy and healthy.
MYSTIC SANDS GOLF CLUB INC Recent rain has seen our course presented very lush, next task will be the bunkers in preparation for Championships and Opens in June and July. We welcome all new members to our club, it’s great to see our new locals joining in the fun in the sun. Our pool is getting plenty of use, our RV friends are arriving and two key volunteers are working hard in restoring the Tennis court. It will be fantastic to be able to play local tennis soon.
Keep an eye out for more information of our 3 Ball Ambrose competition PROSTATE FUN DAY Sunday 13th June. Everyone is most welcome to support and help fight this dreadful disease affecting many of our local males. Hit ‘em straight but most of all have fun in the sun Gurdie
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Four long time members are leaving us in the next few days and the club thanks you for all your service, efforts and most importantly friendship over the years.
What a super night everyone had when Rollingstone Leo’s club between ages 12 to 20 joined night bowls in April. Which proves that Age does not matter with lawn bowls.
Maree King, Grahame Starkie , Pam and Wayne McCarthy you are always most welcome back anytime. Sending you all good health and happiness in your new adventures.
Barefoot bowls is played every Thursday night from 5:30 for 6pm start. Roll up, everyone welcome, bowls supplied with expert coaches on hand.
April’s monthly Medal winners were Teresa Jewell, Ashley Foster and Tony Griffith. Well played.
We need MORE players, with our Seniors title due to start in early June and club pairs competition to commerce mid May.
Weekly Saturday fields are growing and strong numbers of visitors are growing every day. BIG plans for TRIVIA night 15th May (last one cancelled due to Covid restrictions). Call the Club and register your team of 6. $20 per team with raffles and fun all night. Be there at 6:30pm for the competition to start at 7pm . All entry fees go to prizes for the night. Raffle monies raised help our members represent Mystics in upcoming events. Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
The Greens Committee members Rod, Graeme and Bruce have cleaned all the gutters and painted the surrounds. The Greens are in superb condition so now is the time to learn and enjoy bowls. You can bowl every day, just make contact with the resort to arrange for mats and jacks and coaching if required. Till next month—Keep rolling and remember if you don’t use it you will lose it! 24
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Hello Rag Readers, Easter has come and gone and fortunately we had a very safe period on our roads in the Division. Due to the Covid restrictions we have certainly seen more people camping than in previous years and Easter Monday proved eventful. Five women went for a bush walk on the Range, it was only supposed to last for 6 hours, but it went for 36! SES personnel, extra police and a helicopter were all deployed and fortunately the women were discovered safe well and hungry. Makes me wonder how much easier this whole ordeal would have been for them though if only they had taken a personal emergency device with them, similar to an EPIRB. Cheap, effective and gives people great peace of mind in such situations. Everyone living north of Deeragun has experienced lengthy delays on the highway due to traffic accidents. As recently as the 19th of this month we had a very near tragedy immediately outside Frosty Mango. Earlier in the week there were 4 young people seriously injured turning right from the Yabulu Service Station to head north. Both of these incidents involved drivers turning from a standing start in a 100km speed zone. Please stop, wait and be sure of the speeds of the on coming traffic coming towards you BEFORE committing to entering high speed zones. Mistakes like these are very costly.
of the first drone outside the SEQ area. This will result in a massive reduction in the amount of time and effort it takes to plot traffic crash sites, particularly those serious ones that seem to be occurring more often. It should also mean a 50% reduction in the time we would normally have the highway closed for and for that I am very grateful. The wet weather is hanging about much longer this year and certainly has been greening up the place. Brings us back into the fire preparation season and this year is set to be a big one. Suggest you start planning by tidying up fire breaks, contacting the local RFS chiefs regarding obtaining permits and identifying windows in the weather that will assist burn offs. Remember your land is your responsibility. Yours Sincerely, Tony Jacobs, OIC Police, Rollingstone Station
Regarding Traffic Accidents and the lengthy delays we experience on the Highway as a result. The OIC of the Forensic Crash Unit for the Townsville District, Sgt Mark KNOJPES has been trained in the flight of and taken delivery
Are you bushfire prepared? The bushfire season in Queensland runs from late July to February, and will vary within the state. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is an early indicator of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action. When there’s a bushfire in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
WILDLIFE CARERS ROLLINGSTONE, BALGAL BEACH AND SURROUNDS GAYE LOVELL: WALLABIES, KANGAROOS and BIRDS……4770 7356 / 0412 965 535 CHRIS GREEN: POSSUMS…………………………...……………………………..….0402 084 588 Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
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ROLLINGSTONE STATE SCHOOL Hi Community, I hope everyone had a great Easter holiday. When our students heard about Margie Ryder requesting ideas regarding a family friendly project for our area, ideas and discussions were buzzing around the school. In fact, there was so much energy and thought around this proposal, we decided to incorporate their interest and ideas into our persuasive English unit for Term 1. I’ll leave you with a few letters from our Year 3 and 4 students. Andrew Stallman PRINCIPAL Rollingstone State School
Wet lunch yay!
Constructing Soccer Goals
RAILWAY DISPLAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
New fencing around the display Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
Be sure to drop in and take a look!!
Derrick Platz and friends, these gentleman delivered the Hand Car on Thursday 25/03/21. The Community wishes to thank them all so very much. A credit to the restoration goes to Derrick Platz. 30
For more information please call Rosa on 0439 672 906.
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OP SHOP Rollingstone Community Center Open Mon-Fri 9-3pm Please be mindful, that while all donations are gratefully received, your goods need to be in reasonable condition. Please ask yourself. “if it is not good enough to give to my best friend—is it good enough to give to the Op Shop?” Please be advised the Op Shop cannot accept: Electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard furniture in any condition or mattresses
Will you be a hero for dogs in need? 30,000 dogs end up at an RSPCA shelter every year. That's 82 dogs every single day. These precious pups were victims of cruelty, bred to turn a profit, or abandoned by humans they loved unconditionally. By taking part in Million Paws Walk this year with your pooch, you're becoming a hero for dogs in need. Join us this May to make sure every dog has a happy, healthy, and safe future.
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
For More Information..................................................... 47715 411
Committee:
Ambulance
President:
Sue Von Wald ..................................... 0407753562
C/O Northern Beaches Station ....................................... 47786 033
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch ..................................... 47707 689
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin ........................................... 47707 855
President, ...................................................................... 47707 616
Ian Dow
Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane ............................................. 47707 034
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Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689
President, Graham Milliken ......................................... 0428416060
Ann Martin.......................................... 0408100083
Secretary, Kim Love .................................................... 0419387856
All Correspondence to: The Secretary 44 Community Crescent, Rollingstone Qld 4816
Playgroup North Townsville Community Hub ................................. 47516 511 Paluma & District Community Association President, Jamie Oliver ................................................ 0408710030
Community Centre Manager ............................................ Chris Martin Community Centre Assistant ............................................. Mark Eberle RTC
Monday - Friday ..................................... 47707 855 8am - 4pm.......................................Fax: 47707 811
E-mail:
rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153 ROLLY RAG E-mail:
rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
Police OIC: Sgt Anthony Jacobs: 2IC Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall POLICE LINK
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EMERGENCY
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CRIMESTOPPERS
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Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone
Raymond Pace ................47707 285 / 0427116604
Fire Permit
Rob Pratt ........................................... ..0407634361
Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz.......................................... 47707 813
S.E.S. Emergency - Flood or Storm ..................................................... 13 2500 HQ
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Group Leader
Rob Wilson........................................ 0418 194 876
Rollingstone State School Principal:
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc. President:
Annie O’Brien………………………………… 0418252450
Email : Rollysspandc@gmail.com Mutarnee State School Principal:
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
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1st. Vice President, Sarah Swan................................... 0439492351 Secretary, TBA .................................................................. TBA Email: ..................................................paluma1932@gmail.com Treasurer, Wilfred Karnoll .............................................. 47788 441 Rollingstone RSL President, Ewan Cameron ........................................... 0417719043 Secretary, Suzi Vincent ................................................ 0409880902 Email: ..................................... secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au Rollingstone & District Lions Club President, Ian Dow ...................................................... 0412396450 Secretary, John Holliday .............................................. 0414808483 Rollingstone & District Seniors Inc. President, Wendy Clark ............................................... 0418654242 Secretary, Kerrie Cochrane .......................................... 0412492861 Toomulla Community Association President, Rhonda Schwarz ............................................ 47707 813 Animal Contact Numbers Animal Refuge ................................................................ 47745 130 Animal Ambulance (after hours) .................................... 47745 130 RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714 Straying Stock ................................................................. 47738 411 National Parks & Wildlife Service ................................... 47212 399 N.Q. Wildlife Care Group ............................................. 0414717374 Bird Rescue .............................................. 47707 356 / 0412965535 Margaret Preston (Vet) ......................................TXT 0403262212 Livestock on highway—REPORT TO ................................... 13 19 40 Justices Of The Peace .................................................................... Chris Martin, M-F 8am-4pm ........................................ 47707 855 Max Agnew .............................................................. 0409689320 33
Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 6pm every day 21 Rollingstone Street, North Queensland 4816 Rosco, Olga, Nessie & Eamon
Cheap petrol, diesel, oil and car products Gas cylinder refills Newspapers and magazines Gift cards and stationery Milk and fresh bread Pet food and bones Ice-cream Cold soft drinks, iced tea, flavoured milk Hot pies and sausage rolls Groceries and small goods
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Pay bills (rego, phone, power etc) Phone credit (all networks) Post parcels and letters PARCEL COLLECTION ONLY BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Barista quality Bounce coffee Latte, cappuccino, caramel, skinny, etc. Try our chocolate muffins
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Lots of new stock on display.
Potatoes Onions Tomatoes
Eggs Bananas Pineapples
Plus Extensive range of Frozen Vegetables
FRESH MEAT IN CRYOVAC PAKS Going Fishing? We stock tackle, lines, lures,
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MAY 2021 Sunday 30th MAY
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1 8am-1pm BALGAL BEACH MARKETS
7.30am 9 am Mass at the Line dancing Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC 2
3 LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
7.30am Mass at the Hall 9am Line dancing at Hall
Saturday
9-12noon Op Shop 4 9.30 am Aquarobics at Rollingstone Beach Front Resort
5 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY 5pm-6pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
5.30-6.30pm Family Facility Meeting @ Community Centre
6 7 8am-3pm 8am Community Bus Shopping Entire Wellbeing Fitness Class 9am—Cards (in Community) 9.30am—Notch Playgroup @ Hall
8 9.30am Rollingstone Response Workshop 12.30 BINGO AT THE HALL
4-5pm—Active Walkways Meeting @ Community Centre 5.30-6.30pm—Balgal Drainage Meeting @ Community Centre 5.30pm—Barefoot Bowls Mystic Sands Golf Club
9 MOTHER’S DAY
10 9am Line dancing at Hall
7.30am 12.30pm Mass at Hall Cards @ Hall 5.30PM 7 pm BBBaLC AA Meeting at RTC BBQ @ THE HALL 16 17 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall
11 9.30 am Aquarobics at Rollingstone Beach Front Resort 1.30pm Craft afternoon @ Hall
12 9am Indoor Bowls 5pm-6pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
13 14 8am-3 pm 8am Community Bus Shopping Entire Wellbeing Fitness Class 9am—Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 9am—Cards (in Community) 9.30am—Notch Playgroup @ Hall 5.30pm—Barefoot Bowls Mystic Sands Gold Club
18 9.30 am Aquarobics at Rollingstone Beach Front Resort
1.30pm 7 pm Board Games AA Meeting at RTC afternoon @ Hall
19 9am Indoor Bowls 11.30 MOBILE LIBRARY 5pm-6pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
20 21 8am-3pm 8am Community Bus Shopping Entire Wellbeing Fitness Class 9am—VET at Hall 9am—Cards (in Community) 9.30am—Notch Playgroup at Hall
15 Mobile Dentist at Medical Centre 9-12noon Op Shop 6.30 pm Mystic Golf Club Trivia Night (pg 24) 22
5.30pm—Barefoot Bowls Mystic Sands Golf Club 23 24 7.30am 9 am Mass at Hall Line dancing 12.30 Cards @ Hall 7 pm AA Meeting at RTC
25 9.30 am Aquarobics at Rollingstone Beach Front Resort
26 9am Indoor Bowls 5pm-6pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
27 28 8am-3pm 8am Community Bus Shopping Entire Wellbeing Fitness Class 9am—Peta Hairdresser @ RTC 9am—Cards (in 5.30pm Community) FLFaSC BBQ @ 9.30am—Notch Landing Playgroup at Hall
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5.30pm—Barefoot Bowls Mystic Sands Golf Club Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
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25 APRIL 2021
2021
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Rollingstone Rag, May 2021
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