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NOVEMBER 2022 COVER: Chrissie Madden, Michael Collinson, Dennis Drew 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: November Edition: Barbara Drew 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.
ROLLY RAG DISCLAIMER The ‘Rolly Rag’ is produced by a team of volunteers — any comments, criticisms or complaints should be addressed to the Secretary, RaDCA Inc, Rollingstone, 4816. All text and layout remains the copyright of the Rollingstone and District Community Association Inc (RaDCA Inc) (the Publisher). The Rolly Rag (the Rag) can not accept responsibility for any unsolicited material or transparencies. The Rag is fully independent and its views are not necessarily those of any company, organisation, club or person mentioned herein. All copyrights and trademarks are recognised and all images are used for the purpose of the dissemination of information only. No part of this publication can be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Letters to the editor are encouraged by ‘the Rag’, as is the right to free speech. Any letters to the editor received and/or printed do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility for views expressed by contributors through
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Rollingstone / Balgal Beach Rainfall Report October 2022
AED (DEFIBRILLATOR) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES SEE FRONT COVER OF THIS MAGAZINE **AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE**
Rainfall as at 25th October Year to Date
156.5mm 1547.9mm
Wet Days
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Maximum Temp 340 Minimum Temp 190 Local Weather Station Information at:
25th October 30th September
www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=IQUEENSL849
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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. Printing & Photocopying (Black & White) A4 Single Sided ........................................ .10¢ / page A4 Double Sided ...................................... .20¢ / page A4 50 or more off 1 original .................... .05¢ / page A3 Single Sided ........................................ .20¢ / page A3 Double Sided ...................................... .40¢ / page A3 50 or more off 1 original .................... .10¢ / page Colour Photocopying A3 or A4 ................ .50¢ / page Printing from Computer Black & White .......................................... .20¢ / page Colour ............................................. $1 / page Scanning & Printing (B&W). ................................ .50¢ / page Fax
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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 Cots and high chairs, wheelchairs, over-toilet seats and walkers available for loan at no charge. Note: Pick up of hire tables and chairs is between 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday only unless by prior arrangement with staff.
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)
For more information regarding the Hall and Equipment Hire please call the Centre Manager on 4770 7855
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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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BALGAL BEACH MARKET Lots of Stalls Next Market:
2, 16 & 30 NOVEMBER VISITING VET AT COMMUNITY CENTRE (3rd Thursday of each month)
Thursday 17th November at 9.30am The Community Association requests 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.
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE QUEUE
INDOOR CARPET BOWLS At the Community Centre Wednesday Mornings 9-11.30am only $2.50 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!
SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER 8am–1pm The Esplanade, Balgal Beach
BOARD GAMES! Played on the 3rd 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 likeminded people.
THE BOOK STATION At the Community Centre Monday to Friday
9-3pm
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Don’t forget 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 at the RTC. The Washer/Dryer facility at the Community Centre is up and running!!!
NOVEMBER REMINDERS
Please be aware that there is only 1 washer and 1 dryer, which means you could arrive to find someone else using it; so, there may be a waiting period. You supply your own detergent and conditioner; we supply power, water and the facility at a cost of $4 per load for the Washing Machine and $4 per load for the Dryer.
SES OPEN DAY 29 OCTOBER
This service is only available from 8am until 2.30pm, Monday through Friday. Phone Chris on 4770 7855 if you require further information. Queensland Health has provided the Rollingstone Community Centre with a quantity of Covid 19 Antigen Self-Test kits. The RAT kits come at no cost to the public and can be picked up from the RTC Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Please wear a mask and use hand sanitiser if you are experiencing flu like symptoms. Thank you to everyone that has contributed articles and photographs to The Rollingstone Rag. We would not have anything to print without your contributions. Thank you also to our advertisers who help to keep us able to provide this service free of charge. The response to our request for photographs for the front page has been excellent. We have received some spectacular photos. We have tried to print as many as possible … some more have been printed on the back page of this edition. And a very big thank you to the production crew, proof readers, folders and deliverers. You are amazing! The Editorial team of The Rollingstone Rag Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
Balgal Beach Markets—5 Nov Toomulla Beach—5 Nov meet your local Councillor see pg 24 Mobile Library—2, 16 & 30 Nov Remembrance Day 11 November BINGO- 12 Nov “VET @ HALL” - 17 Nov —9am Stinger Net installation 31 October early afternoon (weather permitting) You don’t need to be a member of a Group to join in activities at the Community Centre. Just come along if there’s something happening and you’d like to be part of it. It usually costs $2 to participate. For more information, call Chris on 4770 7855.
ROLLINGSTONE COMMUNITY OP SHOP $1 sale in November All shirts, jeans, T shirts, swimwear are priced to sell at $1 Dresses are at marked prices Christmas decorations and clothes are in stock Come in and have a look and grab a bargain 5
ROLLINGSTONE EMERGENCY SERVICES OPEN DAY Where: PACE PARK (Rollingstone Community Centre – 44 Community Court, Mystic Sands)
When: SATURDAY 0CTOBER 29 9am to 2pm FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE BBQ Ever wondered what Emergency Services in your Community really do? Want information on Storm/Cyclone/Fire Seasons? Just want to see some of the cool stuff we get to play with?
Visit the stalls and find out what is happening in your community. Who knows, you might find some interesting stuff ….and maybe meet someone new. Ooh and a free BBQ snag just for you! Supported by: Rollingstone SES, Rollingstone Rural Fire Brigade, Rollingstone Police, Rollingstone and District Community Centre, Townsville SES, and local community groups.
THE ROLLINGSTONE SES GROUP URGENTLY NEED VOLUNTEERS!! Are you the type of person who takes a hands on approach to emergencies? The SES responds to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies. SES Volunteers are: “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” If you would like to help, we will find a way to utilise your talents and expertise. For more information visit your local SES HQ training night on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month or phone 0460 692 749 Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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Your Local Community Pharmacy Bluewater
Healthsave Pharmacy
2 Purono Parkway, Yabulu 4818
PH: 07 4778 6233 FAX: 07 4778 6733 8.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm Saturday
Balgal Beach Healthsave Pharmacy 114 Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach 4816
PH: 07 4770 7400 FAX: 07 4770 7399 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday CLOSED—SATURDAY & SUNDAY
FREE Blood Pressure Checks *Hire Equipment *NDSS Agent – Diabetes Supplies Blister Packaging for your medicines *Full Prescription Service *Delivery available for those in need *Ear Piercing *Faulding Vitamins MLE – Making Life Easy (Large range of Home Healthcare aids)
Keeping yourself Hydrated
dementia or a physical immobility, which inhibits them from drinking water. Dehydration can happen when your body loses too much fluid, Causes of dehydration sweating excessively is one example. You are dehydrated if your Strenuous exercise, especially in hot weather body doesn’t have enough water to keep it working properly. Severe vomiting and diarrhoea Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Drinking too much alcohol Dry lips, mouth and tongue Certain medications Headache Complications of Diabetes Dark urine and not so much of it Simply not drinking enough water Dizziness or light headed (particularly when standing up Severe Dehydration symptoms can be Extremely thirsty Have a very dry mouth Breathing fast Have a fast heart rate but low blood pressure Have a fever Have little or no urine Be irritable, drowsy or confused Babies who are severely dehydrated have a sunken fontanel, the soft spot on top of a baby’s head. If you experience any of these above severe symptoms seek MEDICAL TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY Sign of dehydration in the Elderly Increased thirst Fatigue and lethargy Dizziness Headaches Mild dehydration can be fixed by drinking more fluids. You can Loss of skin elasticity get pre-made solutions from the pharmacy which help replace Sticky or dry mouth the salts back into your body. Please check with your Dark urine Pharmacist if you are taking any medications. Seniors are at an increased risk of dehydration for a Severe Hydration needs IMMEDIATE MEDICAL number of reasons TREATMENT, usually in Hospital where fluids are given via a As you get older your thirst reflex diminishes, you don’t drip. feel thirsty If you have any question please contact your local Pharmacy You have less fluid in the body The Team at Balgal Beach Pharmacy Some older people suffer from medical conditions like Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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BLUEWATER MEDICAL PRACTICE 2 PURONO PARKWAY, PURONO PARK
BALGAL BEACH MEDICAL PRACTICE 120 Mystic Avenue Balgal Beach
Tel: 47707 244 Fax: 47707 100 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
Email: manager@balgalmedical.com.au Monday to Friday 8.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.
Appointments are necessary.
Attending Doctors: Dr Vladimir Hasa Dr Olga Hasa Dr Diana Hopkins Dr Lucia Rajnoch Dr Clyton Banya Dr Meena Urkude Physiotherapy Free Movement Physio (Fortnightly) Pathology Wednesday 8.30am-12noon
At Balgal Beach Medical Centre Every third Saturday of the Month
19th November 2022
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 www.mytoothdoctor.com.au T 07 4751 8999 Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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Not available during School holidays.
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NEWS
So, Gwen Cahill has moved to town. Gwen was a very active Senior who contributed lots in that area. With much expertise, she arranged many of our holidays and trips away. Another one MIA and we’re the poorer for it. Also, Bob & Chris Richardson have moved to Ayr to be closer family. Another couple who did lots and lots of • good stuff during their time here and they’ll be sorely missed. We wish all these folk the very best in their new lives. And Trevor Geritz and Natalie Cardwell have sold their home and are off in their caravan. Sorry to lose them as well but hope they keep well and have fun. We welcome back into our midst, Nina Rattazzo. Nina is a Life Member of the Community Association who worked hard for many years some time ago. Well, she’s back! It’ll be great to have her knowledge and expertise working • for our Organisation again. Ruth Brooker has been better. We hope to see her buzzing around again soon with that cheery smile standing out. Jeanette Webster is not keeping well and we send all good wishes her way. WOW, what a super-special time our Country Music arvo turned out to be!! The GOTTANI SISTERS were just soooooo good and had everyone rockin’; the McMahon Sisters were loved and enjoyed – such lovely voices; and the Country Music Club were thoroughly wonderful; but we did miss the Smith Girls. Judyana would have just had the best time – we so miss her and Bobby Holt driving our music scene. However, we had a painting (portrait) of her on display so we’d know she really was there with us. This was done by local lady, Ann Martin, and is absolutely beautiful. We’ll be putting it up in the Big Hall. Yep, it was a really terrific time and yes, we’ll do it all again. We’ve got some work to do on it – to streamline it and make it a tad more professional for 2023. In the meantime, our sincerest thanks go to the Lions and the Wanderers’ Travellers who supplied and served the tucker and drinks; and to John Muller and the Country Music folk for helping Bob and Deb close up. A big job and left to so few, so we offer our sincerest thanks to those who helped so well and so willingly. Things are always better than good when everyone is enjoying good music and there’re no hatchets being brandished. Makes for lotsa happiness and kindness. Thanks, you-all…………. •
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community with an interesting and entertaining line-up of activities and functions. Several triedand-true events by request and quite a few innovations. We’ll unveil them monthly during the year – once they’re all in place. We have much to do administratively before Christmas, so we’re winding down our activities and working hard. As a matter of fact, October sort of saw the end of all of our special functions otherwise there’re only the usual daily and weekly activities in place. However, as usual, at this time of the year there’ll be 40,000 parties happening, so there’ll be lots of social activity going on which means plenty to do. The Lions are doing “CAROLS” and it looks like being a goodie, so please consider bringing the kids along and making it all worthwhile again. We’re doing a stall at “Carols” which we hope will be made up of edible Christmas Treats and novelty stuff, if all our plans go as we hope they will. Looking forward to having some interesting and appealing items for sale. Our trip to see “Menopause the Musical” was a success. Much laughter and innuendo forthcoming to make for a very happy night out. And the trip to the Markets, Queens Gardens, and Project Plants followed by a counter lunch at the Kirwan Sports Club was much the same and also an enjoyable way to round out the year.
Rainy day baking trial: APPLE TURNOVERS made with puff pastry sheets cut into 4 squares, apple pie filling dusted with brown sugar and cinnamon. Fold over to form triangles and bake till golden. If you are fortunate enough, you too will grow old, and someone will blame you and everyone in your age group for something you as an individual had nothing to do with or could individually control.
Live well, love much, laugh
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often ..... “Sancho Panza
We’ve been working on our 2023 Calendar of Events hoping we can provide/present the
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Hello Rollingstoners, Congratulations to Shirley Cattle for her highly commended comments at the opening of The Hinchinbrook Birdlife Competition/Exhibition. I hope you had a chance to make the trip to Ingham and have a look.The work on display was of an excellent calibre.
Bubbles and Brushes last session will be Thursday 10th November. Watch your social pages for further details. We hope to see you there. A@RT TEAM
Shirley Cattle and Rosa Christian with their entries in the Ingham Birdlife Competition/Exhibition. Shirley was highly commended. Rosa also entered her painting in the Rollingstone Pineapple Festival Art Show where she won first prize. Congratulations Ladies! Editor Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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Rollingstone & District Lions Club Inc. Hi Everybody, Have you caught the Christmas spirit yet? You are just coming along normally, conscious of getting Christmas cards out, planning lunch and searching for that extra gift online, but doing it all remotely, not really in the Christmas spirit. Then suddenly it hits, something triggers it and you’re sprinked with star dust and ‘WOW’ you’ve got the Christmas Spirit. At our Lions Club we have it already and we want to pass it on to each one of you. On 9th of December we have a new program for Twilight Carols, and we promise heaps of star dust. We have a group of Market Stalls with a 4.00pm set up, all with a Christmas flavour, Santa’s reply to letters sent and other surprises.
Saturday nights also have priorities around Christmas time. Our Santa run with lollies and lions Christmas cakes is on Saturday the 17th of December, again with some improvement. We are starting at the Tasman Caravan Park. Hen Camp Creek Road at 8.30 am and calling in at Bushy Parker Park before we do the tour around the streets. We will put a map up on facebook showing approximate times, but if we go past your place without the Fire Truck sirens on don’t worry we will not miss you, it just means we are rotating around to get ready to see you. Last year we held Christmas Lunch at the Lions Den for those who are alone on Christmas Day and we all had a ball. Please ring me if you wish to attend or volunteer on the day. John Holliday has promised to improve his dad jokes or there will be no Christmas pudding for him.
This year it’s on a Friday night as part of our refresh program to I promise you all heaps of star dust encourage a stronger involvement before school holidays. We are conscious that a Friday night may not suit everybody, but Michelle Club - President Ph. 0490 338 668
Are you ready for the upcoming Storm Season? Are you new to our beautiful area and uncertain where to obtain information about how to prepare yourself and your home for severe weather? Or are you not sure what you should do during an event? What should you do with your pets? Am I in a storm surge area? Will I need to evacuate? Where will I go? How do I turn off the electricity/gas/ water? There is a huge amount of information available on the Townsville City Council website:
https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au Click on DISASTER DASHBOARD Follow the headings to read about the answers to your questions and watch the videos to further educate yourself. Please utilise the above tools to get together your supplies and “toolkit”. We all need to prepare our personal matters and homes in case we do have a major weather event. The Rollingstone SES has an Open Day on Saturday 29th October, Pace Park, 9-2 — meet your local SES crew, ask questions. Townsville City Council has a Get Ready for Disaster Day on 6th November 2022 at Jezzine Barracks, which is another good source of information.
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Lions Christmas Carols 9th December 4pm Carols start: Twilight SANTA IS COMING!! There is a Letter Box in the Community Hall to post your letter to Santa and on the night, Santa will hand out his replies to your letters. If the letter cannot be left at the Hall it can be sent to: Rollingstone Lions Club “Letters to Santa” PO Box 25 Rollingstone 4816 There will be Stalls selling Christmas goodies commencing at 4.00pm Optional gold coin donation to RaDCA Op Shop The Lions Club will have a food stall plus the bar will be open. P & C cake stall and Lions Xmas Cakes and Puddings for sale. Lions Xmas Raffle, bring your own chairs, blankets etc.
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Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club News Hi Folks, we had a great time at our October Lunch with the “Gidgee Crew” cooking up a storm for us in their camp ovens. We had Millmerran sweet Chicken Curry and Beef Beouf Bourguignon ,with freshly made damper to go with our main course and Hairy Bikers Peach Cobbler and Mulled wine mixed Berry Cobbler with custard and cream for dessert. WOW ...the Gidgee Crew certainly outdid themselves, no wonder they win the Camp Oven cooking competitions. We had a broom throwing competition with Mark and Kim winning the furthest throws, the choccies and wine raffle was won by Nina and she was very happy with her prize. The Membership draw was won by Col Cattle. He received the Lounds’ Seafood voucher. Our next BBQ 13th November will be at Bushy Parker Park for brekky/brunch. The cost is $5 each. We have an 8.30 for 9am start. Please bring your own plates, cutlery etc and drinks and chairs. Please let Linda know for catering. Mob: 0499 343 573. We don’t want to run out of food and have you miss out. The Christmas breakup BBQ is on the 11th December but is still in the planning works. We will be at the Hall, usual time and if anyone is available to help us in setting up and decorating the hall for our Xmas BBQ please let either Linda or Bernice know. Cheers….Kerrie
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The Rollingstone NQ 2022 Pineapple Festival Committee would like to sincerely thank the following Major Sponsors of the 2022 Festival:Townsville City Council Esco Pacific Rollingstone And District Community Association Rollingstone And District Lions Club NQ Paradise Pines Pace Farming Accorsini Farming Ottos Harvest Fresh Castletown GKC Shed Erectors Bayswater Road Radiators Nick Dametto MP Ornatas Rock Lobster Farm Toomulla Berra Farming Balgal Beach Health Save Pharmacy Bunnings North Shore Camm Quarries Toomulla Beach Community Association Adbri Masonry Townsville Mystic Sands Golf Resort Fishermans Landing Fishing And Social Club Rollingstone School P & C NOTCH Thank you also to all those other Business Owners and Groups who provided items for the Raffle Prizes on the day. Your Support is very much appreciated. John D W Muller OAM Festival Chairperson
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TRANSFER STATIONS
Domestic Waste and Recyclables Only No Bulky Items No Furniture or Rubber Tyres GREEN WASTE/ WHITEGOODS/ METALS/ ELECTRONIC WASTE AND FLUORESCENT TUBES ARE FREE
TOOMULLA Saturday Only 7.30am - 4.30pm
BLUEWATER Saturday & Sunday 7.30am - 4.30pm
The Community Op Shop Operating Hours:
Mon-Fri 9-3pm & First Saturday of month 9-12pm For the summer months Clothes, nic nacs, kitchen wares, shoes, bedding and more !!! Located next to the Community Hall on Community Crescent just off Mystic Avenue, Balgal Beach Whilst we are grateful for all of your kind donations, please ensure your goods are in reasonable, sellable condition. We are unable to accept any electrical goods; large knives; bulky, chipboard furniture in any condition and definitely NO mattresses please.
Cash donations are also welcome! We are currently raising funds for larger facilities to accommodate even more great bargains! Please drop in and have a browse and support your local community.
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Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc Hi fellow members , Anyone wanting to come along and join the fun at our Club, we Another great night was had at the fishing meet on the last Friday of every month at the Landing. $35 club, for the Hinchinbrook Challengei single membership - $70 family. Members and kids eat free, non member’s $15. Visitors always welcome. A courtesy bus is available for those who like a drink, Happy hour 5.30-6.30. This is not a BYO event.
Results for 2022 Junior Ladies No entries this year. Junior Mens Kayden Saxby - Toomulla 764 points - Mangrove Jack, Doggie Mack, Cod, Salmon. Senior Ladies Kayleen Grady - Toomulla - 662 Points - Red Throat, Spanish Mack,(90cm) Coral Trout. Senior Mens Gavin Love - Fisherman’s Landing - 972 Points-Spanish Mack (92cm) Nannygai, Golden Trevally, (85cm) Spangled Emperor, Red Throat. Outside the Winners Chloe Saxby - Barra (62cm) - Barry Edwards -Slatey (64cm) Karsen Saxby - Mangrove Jack - (44cm) Brett Grady - Spanish Mack - (88cm) - Darren Grady - Spanish Mack - (86cm) - Peter Cummins - Golden Trevally -(79cm) Club Championship Fisherman’s Landing - 766 Points Toomulla- 513 Points Well done everyone. The stinger net is expected to be put in on Monday 31st October- probably early afternoon. Onlookers welcome, it’s interesting to see how the net is set up.
Weekend away: Everyone is looking forward to the weekend to Lucinda from Friday 11th -13th November. This is a Members only event. The Club will subsidise dinner at the Lucinda Point Hotel, Friday evening and provide breakfast Saturday and Sunday. This is a great weekend for those wanting to fish or those just wanting to relax and enjoy good company. Please contact Wanderer’s Holiday Village on 47778213 to book a cabin/caravan/tent site. Don’t forget to mention you are with the Fishing Club. Email Di to confirm you are attending for catering arrangements. flfsceventscoordinator@gmail.com Our next Market will have Carter’s Petting Zoo joining us for the kids and the big kids, ponies and little farm animals to cuddle… there will be a small entry fee. Another raffle will be held. The prize is a beautiful plant stand from Tonia and Tony’s Woodwork and Resin stand, also a few plants to make it complete. Come to your local market and support local people, lots of amazing stalls to enjoy, buy local for Christmas. Grab a breakfast burger while you are there, at our Balgal Beach water front. The Market is held on the first Saturday of the month, 8am - 12pm on the Esplanade, Balgal Beach. https://www.facebook.com/balgalbeachmarket
24 hour Fisheries Line, 0417788692
Fishing shirts are available to purchase however these need to be ordered. Please email for further details. Fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com Why don’t fish like basketball? Because they’re afraid of the net Take care , Irene Dickie’s Fishing Report Well giday folks, another year nearly over. We have had some long periods of South Easterly winds making boating to the reef and islands very difficult and for short periods only between high pressure systems going through and ridging up the coast. The Whale migration is finshed for the year so approx 35 thousand of them will be heading South and feeding on the shrimps of Antartica instead of our local bait fish schools. Remember the Fin Fish closure dates for 2022 are 22 to 26 October and 21 to 25 November and the Barra closure is 1 November to 31 January. And the new closures for Spanish Mackeral 22 October to 12 November and 21 November to 12 December 2022. Because of the consistent mango winds persisting up until now most of the fishing has been limited to our creeks. Taylors Beach estuary is producing good catches of Mangrove Jack, Grunter and the odd Barra, with Cattle, Crystal and Ollera fishing reasonably well with some good catches of crabs being taken. Rollingstone Creek has produced excellent catches of Mangrove Jack, Grunter and winter Bream still hanging around. This recent rain should liven up the crabs and the fish. The mouths and front sandbars are best with best baits being livies then plastic lures and Gold Bombers . All the creek entrances have silted up and Rollingstone needs two metres of tide with Scrubby needing two point five metres which does not give you a lot of fishing time, so be aware of the depth requirements for your vessel. The inner shoals have produced the odd Coral Trout and Sweetlip with the normal large schools of Nannygai, all around 38 centimetres. Thats all for this month safe boating and tight lines and remember you can leave your out of date flares and EPIRBS at the Landing for safe disposal. Regards Dickie
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Fishing Competition winners and Shields, presented by Nick Dametto, MP
Our Local Wildlife Carers WALLABIES & KANGAROOS: GAYE LOVELL: 4770 7356 / 012 965 535 POSSUMS CHRIS GREEN 0402 084 588
BIRDS: PATRICIA 0447755861 Toomulla BERRY 0415654320 Bluewater If you require a deceased animal to be removed, please contact Council on 13 48 10
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Rollingstone & District Leo Club Hello Rollingstone, and we start this Newsletter by wishing all School Students – including our Leos and Rollingstone School Junior Leos – all the best for your end of year exams and assessments. And for those who will be finishing school at the end of this year, or moving from Primary to Secondary School, we wish you every success as you continue your life’s journey. And – what a great addition to your resume to a potential future employer or to support your application to University or College is your Certificate of Accomplishment as a member of the Leo Club!
Sunday 13th November 2022 from 4.00PM Rollingstone Community Centre Slip N Slide for the Kids (Towels and old clothes suggested) Sausage Sizzle and Cold Drinks available for purchase on completion
And we will also be packing Christmas Hampers again this year on Sunday Morning 11th December, with our Christmas Breakup at Crystal Creek to follow. Our final Project which is a And wasn’t it great to see Leo President Tahlah and Morgan visit to the Townsville University Hospital on Tuesday 13th Deboth participating in the recent Country Music afternoon host- cember is to deliver Teddy’s to the Children’s Ward – just in ed by the Community Association. Great work Ladies – loved time for Christmas! your contributions! Our next Community activity is our Colour Run and Obstacle Course for all of the young folk in our community on Sunday afternoon 13th November, as part of our support to our Lions National Diabetes Healthy Living and Diabetes Awareness Day – Lap The Map! The Rollingstone Lions Club will also be actively participating in this low level active lifestyle event, with an invitation to all of the Community to get involved either in walking around the Oval or participating with the Youth in their Obstacle Course and Colour Run. Details of this FREE event are as follows:-
It sure is great to be a Leo – if you are not yet a member of our Leo Club and would like to know how to join, please talk to Leo President Taylah, any of the Leos, or contact one of our Leo Advisors:Travis Johnson: Mob 0439 540552 Shirley Muller: Mob 0407 114687
LEOs = LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE, OPPORTUNITY
AEDs (Automatic External
Defibrillators) Located in the Community
GOLF CLUB—beside the 5th tee At the bar
There are four (4) AED in the Community available for use when needed. There are 2 at Mystic Sands Golf Club; 1 is at the front of the bar and the other is beside the 5th Tee. 1 at Fishermans Landing and the 4th one is at the front of the Rollingstone Lions Den, Community Crescent.
FISHERMANS LANDING under Notice Board to left of entrance to shop Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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Rollingstone RSL October has been another wonderful and successful month for our local RSL, and November into Christmas is going to be busy as well as there are great events planned. A Christmas Party is planned for the end of November so, for current members and friends, please keep an eye on your emails and on the Rollingstone RSL Facebook page for future announcements! The Committee is planning on a fun event!! The Meat Tray Raffles are still very popular and now an added Spirits Raffle has proved popular as well. Congratulations to all those who were the lucky winners for October! Finally, this month, the Goose Club Jackpot of $600 was won!! Congratulations to Tony Griffith on winning the top prize!! Not a bad game win for the price of $3!!
If you haven’t been up to the RSL night at the Golf Club yet, please join us! There is so much to offer all our Community in these nights of fun and meeting up with old mates! Happy Hour drinks, at $5 per drink, starts at 5pm and concludes at 6 pm. On a sad note, our local RSL is losing our Padre. Padre Bob and Chris are moving to Ayr to help support their daughter who is returning to the workforce and in her final year of R.N. Nursing Studies. They will be busy grandparents again, as well as getting involved with their new local RSL and Church, and in their spare time visiting family and friends around Australia. Bob and Chris have been active members of our local community for the last 7 years and shall be greatly missed. We wish them all the best in their new endeavours! They have promised to visit us again in the future, which we look forward to.
Local winners, Keith and June Padre Bob and his wife Chris will be sadly missed.
Lucky Goose Club Jackpot winner
Rollingstone RSL Christmas Party
11th November 2022 at the Cenotaph at The Landing. 10.30 am for 10.45 start All welcome Lunch afterwards at Mystic Sands Golf
Resort
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Saturday 26th November 2022 at Mystic Sands Golf Resort from 5.30pm All welcome RSVP BY 18th November to Secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au Or ring Ewan 0417719043 21
Office of Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook Visit: 86-92 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850 P: 07 4765 4700 | F: 07 4765 4709 |E: hinchinbrook@parliament.qld.gov.au Hello readers As I venture through the electorate of Hinchinbrook, I often think how lucky we are to call this place home; alongside the amazing natural amenity of North Queensland, the people who live in our region are second to none. Throughout the electorate we have some truly amazing community groups, associations, clubs and individuals who all, in their own way, contribute to the social fabric of this wonderful electorate we call home. Last month I was delighted to be invited down to the Fisherman’s Landing Fishing and Social Club’s presentation for the 2022 Member for Hinchinbrook Challenge, which I was a proud sponsor of. I was glad to hear that competition was fierce between the Fisherman’s Landing and Toomulla clubs, with entries up on last year and good numbers and species of fish caught. It was terrific to catch up with the members, trade some tall stories and of course congratulate the winners of this year’s event. While we’re on the topic of fishing, I would also like to thank everyone who completed Maritime Safety Queensland’s Boating facilities upgrade survey last month. With more than 10,000 additional recreational boats registered in Queensland in the last two years alone, it is evident the need for modern maritime facilities and access is higher than ever.
Feedback that was provided will play a big part assisting in identifying where future funding will be allocated for recreational boating infrastructure such as boat ramps and pontoons. I will be advocating to ensure that our facilities in the Hinchinbrook electorate feature in these upgrades in years to come. Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
YOUR PACE OR MINE WALKING GROUP 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 at various start times, depending on the Season (currently 4.30pm-5.30pm) Cost?...........Your time
Contact Trudi on 0432 325 733 Come along and join us, make new friends, get stronger and fitter and enjoy our lovely weather and community. Welcome!
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Rollingstone State School The wheels on the bus go round and round; all the way to the Billabong Sanctuary. Term 4 has been an awesome start for our younger grades. Well, we can’t let the older students have all the fun with their sporting days and school camps! The rangers were eager and ready for the group upon arrival. For some students, this was their first visit and opportunity to learn about Australian wildlife up close and personal. Some student comments: Holding the spotted python was really cool. He was actually cool and smooth to touch and you could feel the muscles of the snake tense around your arm. He was a smaller python who only grows to a metre in length and hangs out inside caves to eat bats. - Connor The crocodiles were humongous! Jupiter was so big and fat that he couldn’t jump for the food the ranger was holding on the stick. They caught him between the Strand and the Ville Casino in Townsville. If he wanted to, I think it could swallow the entire class. - Lataya I think the Whistler ducks liked me as they kept following us everywhere. - Kane My favourite part was feeding the ducklings, kangaroos and the turtles. The koalas were so cute. - Ezekiel The baby Pademelon was so cute. It was as small as your hand. - Alysia Prep to Year 4 also got the chance to sneak out of class to visit Berra Farming and the packing shed crew at Hen Camp to learn about pineapple and vegetable production. Wow! What a setup! The automation at the shed was amazing and we were lucky enough to see the machines in action. Damien was talking in millions such as 1.2 million pineapples planted each year and picking approximately 2.4 million pineapples per year. There were a few maths lessons afterwards with the younger students about adding some zeros onto numbers to reach the millions. Prep/One still had difficultly grasping the concept but could all agree that there were plenty of pineapples in the paddocks and in the packing shed. We tasted a few different varieties of delicious pineapples straight from the farm and shed. The Jubilee was super sweet. A big thank you to the Berra family for sharing their backyard.
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Toomulla News AED (Defibrillator) available at little library in Herald Street
The Annual General Meeting of the Toomulla Community Association was held in October. The meeting was well attended and drew some lively discussion. It was good to see our retiring Secretary/Treasurer Margie Gallagher, in attendance.
Councillor and to hear progress on several items that she is working on with Council and other bodies. The Community Association Committee has been looking for some feedback on ideas for this year’s Children’s Christmas Party. Despite publicity in the Rolly Rag last month, the feedback has been zero. If you want a party this year, please give some suggestions to Rhonda urgently. A decision will be made at a committee meeting in the near future.
A new committee was elected with Rhonda Schwarz (President), Kaylene Grady (Secretary/Treasurer), and Committee Members, Helene Haack, Phensri Rutledge, Mick Wellington, Simon Davis, Brett Grady, Rudy Schwarz, The Community Lucky Numbers seem to go from strength and Len Rutledge. A big welcome to new members to strength. Congratulations to Helene Haack, Marian Kaylene, Brett, Phensri and Mick. Cooper, Kate Hanson and Debbie Wellington who have all been $50 Lucky Number Winners for this month so far. The next important meeting is Meet your local Councillor. This will be held in the Community Shelter in the park on Don’t forget the library and plant stall in Herald Street. Saturday 5th November. There will be a free sausage sizzle There is always something new so it is worth stopping. at noon and Cr Margie Ryder will be speaking at 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity to raise any issues with your
MYSTIC SANDS BOWLS Well, this is the last bowls report for 2022. As it’s our last report, Thank You to Mick and Crew for the What a great year it has been at Mystic Sands, with sausage sizzle every Thursday night and Meg, Hank, Reg, record numbers on Thursday nights. Bowlers had to have Bruce,Troy and the President for all the hard work on the double games at 4pm and 6pm. green. We are still to play the Barry O Bowler Cup Mid November and the Rooster Cup on the first Sunday in December. If you want to play see the President or Mick at the Club.
Until next year have a safe and Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Remember our green is open every day just call down and register at the bar, bowls supplied.
We are still organizing a three way Trophy Day against Cutheringa and Maggie Island. The ladies from Noorla, Ingham have said they want to play against our members, so there will be plenty of summer bowls fun in the future. Gold Medallist, Bruce, is in full training to defend his Qld title in May 2023 . This could be played at Mackay as several North Qld all abilities players have put their hand up to play. Mystic are to hold an arm tournament early next year and prior to Christmas Mystic bowlers will compete at Tully and Silkwood tournaments. Tim and Trudi have returned from their Lighting Ridge and Toowoomba trip after playing at both clubs “our greens are as good as any down South “ Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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AED (Defibrillator) available at Paluma Community Hall for public use (near the main entrance door to the hall up the ramp)
The markets on Sunday 2nd October were exceedingly successful. We had 11 stallholders and in addition the Paluma Rural Fire Brigade ran a bookstall which was successful in raising funds for the Brigade. For just the second time we had a Community cake stall, ably operated by Charlie Allen, which sold out and provided a worthwhile boost to the PDCA funds. Naturally the sausage sizzle was well patronised and the super sausages (with pineapple and coleslaw) proved very popular. It was a coolish day and it was noticed that a good many family groups were availing of the children’s playground. This is the last market for this year and the next one will be on Easter Sunday in 2023. Our next community activity will be the “Monsters & Mayhem” on Saturday November 12th. It will be the usual “bring a plate to share” arrangement. Those that wish to dress up are welcome but so are those who do not wish to do so. It tends to be a great fun night and the bar will be open with quite a selection of drinks available at reasonable prices. On October 20th the PRFB (Paluma Rural Fire Brigade) conducted a survey of places other than the village hydrants from which the Brigade can assess water in the event of a fire outside the village. The areas most at risk are the five acre blocks - some 2 km west of Paluma.The Brigade has also planned a gathering of Rural firefighters from Paluma, Waterfall Creek [Hidden Valley] and Mt Fox at Hidden Valley on November 5th so that we can share our similar problems and be able to call on each other in times of need in any one area and become familiar with each others vehicle unit. Michele reports that she has had a number of recent visitors - brown tree snakes - they are not dangerous but her recent post to <paluma.com> makes interesting reading.
There’s no doubt that my place is a haven for tree snakes – especially brown tree snakes. I see them regularly in the garden, on the house roof, on the veranda (mostly dangling from the rafters), in the garage and occasionally they make forays into the laundry.
Well, now it seems that my place is such an attractive habitat for brown tree snakes that they are breeding. This rather cute, but not so cuddly, baby brown tree snake was discovered amongst the bromeliads when I was tidying the garden on Saturday (8 October). The very distinctive reddish-brown bands on the body and those enormous eyes means that the identification of this wee baby is indisputable. It was hard to estimate the length of this specimen, but it was perhaps 30 cm to 40 cm in size. Brown tree snakes (Boiga irregularis) reproduce by laying clutches of 4 to 6 eggs. Perhaps I can expect to see more of these beautiful babies basking in my garden as the weather warms up. The main prey for juvenile brown tree snakes is recorded as small lizards, skinks and frogs.
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Hello Rag Readers, As per normal, all Emergency Services are seeing a massive rise in calls for service for a variety of issues as the weather warms up. Burglaries, people experiencing mental health issues, domestic violence, traffic accidents, domestic accidents, snake bites, increased illicit drug use and more. Calls for service always increase over the summer months. If you, or someone you know is experiencing difficulties due to homelessness, unemployment or general anxiety for whatever reason please turn to the right places for assistance. Its my experience that alcohol, drugs and abuse of medications can make matters worse in the long run. Organisations such as the North Queensland Domestic Violence Service, Life Line, relatives and friends are there to assist if you want it – just ask for assistance. Want to be a police officer? Recruitment has become a big issue for many organisations and Queensland Police is no exception. If you or someone you know is interested in joining the QPS there is a massive open day at the North Queensland Police Academy at Belgian Gardens, Townsville on Saturday 5 November 2022 from 9am to 1pm. This is a great opportunity to meet people from our Uniformed Sections, Dog Squad, Organised Crime (drug/stock) Investigators, Prosecutions, Forensics and Scientific Sections if you would like to have more information than is available in our glossy brochures. This is not the service I joined in 1985, we had manual typewriters in those days!!! Like the Military, the skills young people develop as Police Officers is highly sought after in other occupations such as Customs, many Investigative roles with corporate bodies and the like. Like any job it has good and bad points but it is
certainly one that I have never been bored in or left me feeling that I would have been happier doing something else. We have a lot of men and women that would attest to a similar belief. There have been recent instances of young offenders in stolen vehicles moving between Cairns and Townsville. If you have access to any dash camera footage of these offenders please contact police link on 131444 to enable us to view it. I do not endorse anyone taking matters into their own hands with any vigilante activities, but if you can assist with providing evidence it would be appreciated. It would be wise TODAY to review your security. Lock your vehicles, lock your doors, know if your neighbours are away and put your car keys out of sight. I’ve previously mentioned weapons security and surrendering those weapons not needed. Weapons licenses are not getting any cheaper. When was the last time you used your weapon? Are they safely stored when you are not in your home? If they are heirlooms have you considered rendering them inoperable? There is still an amnesty in place for people wishing to surrender firearms in their possession which they are not legally entitled to possess. If you have weapons you’d like to be rid of please contact police link on 131444 to make an appointment for Police to come and collect. We would much rather have possession of the weapons where they will be destroyed rather than to fall into the hands of criminal groups. Regards Tony Jacobs Sgt 4006515
Queensland Police Service Open Day - Townsville Date and time
Sat., 5 November 2022, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm AEST
Location
Townsville Police Academy 26 Heatley’s Parade Belgian Gardens Townsville, QLD 4810
2nd Saturday of Every Month! Next Sitting — 12 NOVEMBER
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Mystic Sands Golf Club
Rhonda Gurd: Photo on right Greg Hankinson: OVERALL Mens Closed Club Champion Megan Jeffree: Ladies Captain Emma Perkins: OVERALL Ladies Closed Club Champion Mick McMahon: Mens Div 1 Nett Winner Closed Club Champion
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the official Golf Competition calendar ends Saturday 26th November. There is no need to get withdrawal symptoms as there will still be a summer competition every Saturday and of course Bushranger’s every Sunday if you wish to play competition. The year has been a very successful one for Mystic Sands with many players representing the Club far and wide. Special mentions to Emma and Robert Perkins who really did thousands of Kms travelling including Sarina, Hugenden, Collinsville and everywhere in between. All the effort was worth it as Emma won North Qld Golfer of the year Order of Merit for A Grade by some 700 points. Our ladies captain Megan Jeffree finished 13th which also was a fine effort. B grade NQ golfer of the year, Order of Merit. Mystic Sands again had Teresa Jewell 14th and Anja Devereaux 20th. C Grade Order of Merit Rhonda Gurd flew the flag again coming 8th Well played Ladies.
Ladies Nett Closed Club Championship Winner Megan Jeffree: Ladies Gross Closed Club Championship Winner Emma Perkins: OVERALL Ladies Closed Club Champion 2022 Anja Devereaux: Ladies Gross Closed Club Championship Runner Up
Grade Teams. Playing 45 holes of golf over 2 days was a big effort and our C grade Team were winners of our first pennant in many a year. The flag is proudly displayed above the bar for all to see. Our Ladies took on Home Hill the following weekend and won 5 games to 1 and also have a Pennant Flag to be very proud of. It is great to see a steady flow of new members joining the Club with new residents in the area and some people realising what the Club and Course has to offer and joining from Townsville suburbs too. Special thanks to everyone involved at the Club for all your time in making things happen and allowing others to enjoy themselves . Mick and his team do an awesome job presenting the Course to its finest every day. Many visitors commented on the marked improvements to the course and its daily challenges.
Not to be out done Robert Perkins won B Grade order of Merit for North Qld Golfer of the Year. Congratulation Perko
Next year again will see improvements, with solar pumps for irrigation being the biggest challenge. Here’s hoping the bores have good quality water for the fairways.
October was a very special month for the Club, hosting Mens and Ladies pennants, with local business hosting clubs from around the area. Our men filled 4 teams including A, B and 2 C
Wishing all our Members, Social Golfers and regulars a very happy Festive Season and here’s hoping 2023 bring us all good health, happiness and even better golf!
Australia has the world’s longest golf course, measuring more than 1,350kms long. Do you know where it is? Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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TIDE TIMES — BALGAL BEACH 2022
Interested in the weather and what the Weather Gods might have in store for us for the upcoming high-risk summer season? Well, have a look at this: You can read more about the long-range forecast online here http://media.bom.gov.au/.../ bureaus-severe-weather-long.../ Or watch the Bureau's Severe Weather Season Outlook for Queensland 2022-23 webinar here www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fAgmg2grZU
The Rollingstone Social Club Fourteen members of The Rollingstone Social Club enjoyed a great outing on Tuesday 25th October. They visited Fairfield Waters Mini Golf centre, where they had a competitive game of mini golf, snacked on pizza and visited the Shopping Centre for lunch. Ken Turner won the best score of the day—two holes in one! The bus was hired for those who did not have their own transport. Should you wish to join in the fun and for more information about the club, contact Deb Calder on 47707 474
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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.
Kids Helpline
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:.
https://www.grandparentsqld.com.au/
Lifeline
1800 551 800
131114
Kids Helpline is a national, free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Lifeline provides Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to crisis support and suicide prevention services. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
DVConnect Womensline
DVConnect Mensline
1800 811 811 DVConnect Womensline is a statewide telephone service offering free professional and non-judgemental telephone support to women who are experiencing domestic or family violence. They can help women to obtain safe refuge accommodation, confidential counselling and referral to other services. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) 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, September 2022
1800 600 636 DVConnect Mensline is a statewide telephone service offering free confidential counselling, referral and support to men affected by domestic or family violence. (9am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week)
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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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Service
Number
All Emergency Calls (including Police, Fire, Ambulance and for reporting fallen powerlines)
000
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
Origin Energy—Natural Gas and LPG Gas Emergencies - leaks only
1800 808 526
North Regional Gas—LPG Gas Emergencies
07 4774 5111
Telstra
13 22 03
Optus
13 13 44
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
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:
https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or https:// www.qfes.qld.gov.au Rural Fire Brigade Rollingstone/Hencamp: Raymond Pace: 4770 7285 / 0427 116 604 Fire Warden: Rob Pratt: 0407 634 361
07 4433 1111
Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Closures)
13 19 40
Translating and Interpreting Service
13 14 50
Call from anywhere in Australia— 24 hours/7 days
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Rollingstone & District Community Assoc Inc.
Ambulance
44 Community Cres, Rollingstone 4816
C/O Northern Beaches Station ....................................... 47786 033
Committee:
Balgal Beach Boating & Leisure Club Inc.
President:
Sue Von Wald ................................... 0407 753 562
President:
Bruce Smith ................................ 0407 157 515
Treasurer:
Lynne Prytherch ..................................... 47707 689
Secretary:
Kerrie Cochrane .......................... 0412 492 861
Hon. Secretary
Chris Martin ........................................... 47707 855
Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Inc.
Angie Barr ......................................... 0417 027 700
Email:
fishermanslandingfishingclub@gmail.com
Deb Calder ............................................ 47707 474
President:
Gary Luff ....................................... 0448137008
Geoffrey Prytherch ................................ 47707 689
Secretary:
Neil Thompson ............................. 0427240472
Phil Thompson………………………………..0412.416.027
Mystic Sands Golf Resort………………………………………..47707 355
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 ................................ 0408 710 030
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm………………….47707 855
Email:
…………………………….. j.k.oliver@outlook.com
Fax: …………………………………………………….. 47707 811
1st. V. President: Sarah Swan ................................. 0439 492 351
………………………………rollingstonertc@bigpond.com
Secretary:
.............................................................TBA
Community Hall Phone (M-F 9am-3pm) @ op shop ........ 47707 153
Treasurer:
Wilfred Karnoll................................. 47788 441
ROLLY RAG
Michelle Bird:
............................ mbird09@bigpond.com
Community Centre Manager ........................................... Chris Martin RTC
E-mail:
E-mail:
……………………………..rollingstonerag@bigpond.com
Rollingstone RSL
Contact:
Rag office .............................................. 47707 799
President:
Ewan Cameron ........................... 0417 719 043
Secretary:
Anna McRae:….secretary@rollingstonerslqld.net.au
Police OIC:
Sgt Anthony Jacobs;
Rollingstone & District Lions Club
2IC:
Snr Constable: Brendan Pownall
President:
POLICE LINK
.................................................................... 131444
Rollingstone & District Social Group
EMERGENCY
.......................................................................... 000
President:
Deb Calder ....................................... 47707 474
CRIMESTOPPERS
.......................................................... 1800 333 000
Secretary:
Cheryl Pearson................................. 47707 027
Michelle Ambia ........................... 0490 338 668
Rural Fire Brigade
Toomulla Community Association
Rollingstone
Raymond Pace .............. 47707 285 / 0427 116 604
President:
Fire Permit
Rob Pratt ......................................... ..0407 634 361
Animal Contact Numbers
Toomulla
Rudi Schwarz ......................................... 47707 813
Animal Refuge ................................................................ 47745 130
Rhonda Schwarz .............................. 47707 813
S.E.S.
Animal Ambulance (after hours) .................................... 47745 130
Emergency - Flood or Storm ..................................................... 13 2500
RSPCA Inspection ............................................................ 47744 714
Duty Phone
Straying Stock ................................................................. 47738 411
………………………………………………………...0460 692 749
Rollingstone State School
National Parks & Wildlife Service ................................... 47212 399
Principal:
N.Q. Wildlife Care Group ........................................... 0414 717 374
Andrew Stallman ................................... 47707 313
Rollingstone state school P & C Assoc.
Bird Rescue ............................................ 47707 356 / 0412 965 535
President:
Annie O’Brien…………………………….……0418 252 450
Margaret Preston (Vet) .................................... TXT 0403 262 212
Email :
…………………………………….Rollysspandc@gmail.com
Livestock on Highway—REPORT TO .................................. 13 19 40
Mutarnee State School
Justices Of The Peace ....................................................................
Principal:
Chris Martin, Community Centre, M-F 8am-4pm ..........47707 855
Michael Blake ........................................ 47708 131
Alcoholics Anonymous For More Information ..................................................... 47715 411 Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
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Rollingstone General Store 6.30am to 5pm 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
POST OFFICE FRESH COFFEE
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
NEED HARDWARE?
FRESH FUIT AND VEGIES
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,
BAIT for local conditions
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November 2022 Sunday
Monday
REMINDER
Tuesday 1 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park
SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER SES COMMUNITY OPEN DAY 9AM– 2PM PACE PARK
9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS
Wednesday 2 9am Indoor Bowls @ hall 11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY 4.30 pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
6 7.30am Mass at Hall
7 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30pm Cards @ Hall
8 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park 9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS 1.30pm Crafts Afternoon @Hall
13 7.30am Mass at Hall 8.30 for 9am BBB&LC Breakfast/ brunch @ Bushy Parker Park
14 9 am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall
4.30 pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
16 9am Indoor Bowls@ hall
9am-11.00am TAG Playgroup Rollingstone SS
11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY
1.30pm Board Games@ Hall
4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
5.30pm Lions Business Meeting 20 7.30am Mass at Hall
21 9am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall
22 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park 11am-1pm Paluma History Display
10am Lions Sunday Brunch
28 9 am Line dancing at Hall 12.30 Cards @ Hall
Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
29 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park 11am-1pm Paluma History Display
9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall
Friday 4 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
Saturday 5 8am Balgal Beach Market, at The Landing. 9am-12 noon Op Shop
5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort 10 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park 9am Cards (in Community) 9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall
11 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 11am Remembrance Day @ Cenotaph,@ The Landing 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
17 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park
18 8am Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class
9am Cards (in Community)
5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort
9am VET at Hall
12 12.30 BINGO @ Hall
19 Project Outback Dental at Balgal Beach Medical Centre
9.30am NoTCH Mobile Playgroup @ Hall & Second Bite Food Stall 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
23 9am Indoor Bowls @ hall 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group 6.45pm SES training
27 7.30am Mass at Hall
3 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park
5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
15 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park
11am-1pm Paluma History Display
4pm Leos Colour Run and Obstacle course @ Pace Park
9 9am Indoor Bowls @ hall
Thursday
24 8am-3pm Community Bus Shopping 9am Waterobics @ Tasman Caravan Park 9am Cards (in Community) 5.30pm Barefoot Bowls @ Golf Resort
25 8am 26 Entire Wellbeing Weight Circuit Class 5.15pm RSL Meat Tray, Raffles & Goose Club @ Mystic Sands Golf Resort 5.30pm Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club at The Landing.
30 9am Indoor Bowls @ hall 11.30am MOBILE LIBRARY 4.30pm Your Pace or Mine Walking Group
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Stunning, beautiful photos of our area, flowers and frogs taken by locals. Thank you all! Across the Pineapple fields—Debra Alderton
Dragon Fruit flower– Fred Gillam Who is this person all “dolled up” for the races?
Sunset - Sharon Thumm
Tracy Long
Toomulla Beach after the storm – Bev Mitchell Rollingstone Rag, September 2022
Suzi Vincent
This is such a perfect size for us! 36