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Community Bank Samford has reached the incredible milestone of providing more than $1 million in grant and sponsorship funding back to the local community. This funding has supported a vast range of community groups and clubs, bringing new projects to life and fostering existing local activities. Nationally, since 1998, $320 million in profits from Community Bank partnerships has been reinvested in Australian communities.

Community Bank Samford is owned by Pine Rivers Community Finance (PRCF) and operates as a Bendigo Bank branch, offering the full range of Bendigo Bank products and services. This ‘profit-with-purpose’ model means that Community Bank Samford returns up to 100 per cent of profits back to the local community.

Grants encompass a spectrum of initiatives, from supporting programs that enhance veterans’ psychological well-being as they engage with animal shelters, to providing specialised equipment for the local Meals On Wheels division. The Bank has also garnered a reputation as a prominent patron for numerous local sports clubs, fervently advocating the development of our upcoming generations to achieve life goals.

Board of Directors Chairperson, Malcolm Frizzell said the bank is proud to fund projects that directly impact the everyday lives of local people.

“It’s a wonderful thing to be able to give back to the community in this way. By providing over $1 million in grant funding so far, we have ensured local groups who do so much for the community, have the funding they need to keep up the wonderful work they do,” he said.

“Everyone at the Bank is extremely proud of the fact that we contribute directly to the community that supports us in the first place. Everyone benefits, as our customers gain competitive rates and a full range of banking services, while the community receives enhanced resources and financial support.”

“Our vision is to build sustainability and resilience into our community where we serve.”

Community Bank Samford provides grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations connected to the Samford, Pine Rivers and northern regions, furthering activities that

enhance the immediate community. The bank’s primary focus is to contribute towards projects supporting families, youth, health, education, the environment and the arts.

Community Bank Brendale was one of the first Community Bank branches founded in Australia, with 324 branches in operation today. In 2009, the Samford branch was established and in 2022 Brendale and Samford merged, consolidating operations at the Samford location.

“With heartfelt thanks to customers who have taken out a mortgage, saved with a term deposit or opened a bank account at Community Bank Samford; we couldn’t have reached this million-dollar achievement without you,” said Senior Branch Manager Mandy Bell.

To celebrate this milestone, the bank will launch a very special grant round later this year, seeking significant projects and programs in the Samford, Pine Rivers and Narangba regions. Projects from $50,000 commencing from July 2024 will be considered.

“These projects will be identified by PRCF Directors and staff, however, if you have a project that meets these criteria, email grants@ prcf.com.au and tell us about it,” said Mandy. “Multi year funding will be considered and our regular grant round will also open mid September this year.”

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Paul Landy is a golden retriever breeder in Yugar. At this year’s RNA Show, Paul’s beautiful dogs took out top honours for the breed in both shows for the second year running.

Tommy – BIS RUBIS Australian Champion Askaval Anarchy With Alubyc, took out Best of Breed from an entry of 48 goldens. His kennel mate King – RUBIS Australian Champion Alubyc King Tide With Askaval, took out Best of Breed at the second show.

Kennel mate Australian Champion Askaval Many Rivers to Cross (River) took out the Bitch Challenge (top bitch award) at both the shows. This was under South African and Portugese judges. Congratulations!

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday 20th September Samford Community Hub (SCHUB).

7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

ATTENTION: GRADUATES OF 2022 SAMFORD STATE SCHOOL –SAVE THE DATE!

2022 Graduates of Samford State School will be reuniting for their traditional photo in John Scott Park on Thursday 5th October 4.15pm for a 4.30pm photo. Please get the word out to all past students as a reminder of this important photo. Bring a plate to share for afternoon tea and a chat after the photo.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

As a regular visitor to Samford Village to catch up with family, I am dismayed that Samford does not have a regular public bus link to and from the train station at Ferny Grove. Samford Village appears to me in lacking this essential means of transport.

When I visit my family, they drive to Ferny Grove to pick me up or take me to the station. Sometimes I have to get an Uber. Surely there are lots of commuters who would use the train on a regular basis and would appreciate a regular service throughout the day.

If this support was provided, it would save the locals of having to find a car park at the station. I have been advised that the car park often fills up.

Peter Wilson

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Tommy pictured above and King below.

PETER THE RE-STORER

Samford owes a great deal to New Guinea’s Birds of Paradise ... in a way, they brought the remarkable Peter Storer to our district. Having a post graduate degree in biology, he edited science journals in Oxford before moving to Papua New Guinea in the 1980s as Editor-in-Chief of the Education Department’s Curriculum Unit.

“The lure of seeing Birds of Paradise was irresistible and the level of crime in PNG was not reported in the UK.”

Peter’s liaisons with Australian publishers about printing PNG’s textbooks led to him joining the prestigious John Wiley & Sons in Brisbane, where he was Managing Editor for 16 years, before becoming a freelance science editor, then retiring in 2019.

In 1994 he moved to Samford district where he joined, and is now a Life Member of, the local branch of Native Plants Queensland, studying, cultivating and promoting Australian’s diverse flora. His revegetated property in Wights Mountain boasts over 600 native species and cultivars.

In 2011, the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association initiated Samford Futures: a community consultation program that spawned the Eco-Corridor, Creative Samford and Millen Farm, among others. The program showed that residents wanted to rehabilitate and revegetate along the South Pine River in the Parklands. Peter became Coordinator of the Eco-Corridor, initiating plantings, workshops, bird walks and educational experiences for primary, secondary and tertiary students.

“I find education to be the most rewarding aspect of the Eco-Corridor project, although watching the site develop would come a close second. I became involved because of my long-term association with Native Plants Queensland. As well as co-funding the initial grant with the Queensland Government, Moreton Bay Regional Council

immediately recognised the benefit of integrating the Eco-Corridor into its monthly bushcare program and has provided other valuable support. The project is still run by the SDPPA, which provides funding for contractor maintenance during the hot summer months when the Council program doesn’t operate.”

Peter’s first involvement in citizen science was the site monitoring of the Eco-Corridor, comprising regular bird, spider and butterfly surveys. Collaboration with QUT’s Samford Ecological Research Facility at Camp Mountain led to Peter and his team working with the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network to carry out quarterly surveys to help develop the bird module of their citizen science national fauna monitoring program.

Peter, a founding member of Creative Samford, writes about and photographs Samford’s wonderful plants and animals for the Village Pump. He also publishes articles in the Native Plants Queensland, Birds Queensland and Butterfly and Other Invertebrates Club newsletters and journals and is a member of the MBRC Biodiversity Stakeholder Reference Group.

When asked about protecting the local

environment, he said, “We need to stop clearing land (other than that essential for bushfire management). We need to understand that understorey vegetation provides critical habitat for a myriad of creatures that are the base for the whole food web. We need to identify and preserve areas with high-value re-growth. Wattles and she-oaks are often perceived as ‘rubbish vegetation’ yet are vital components of the environment. For example, the threatened Glossy Black Cockatoo relies entirely on just two species of she-oaks for food.”

Julie Martin

The SDPPA is grateful to Peter for his ongoing stewardship of the EcoCorridor, an important project of the SDPPA.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Sunday 3 September is Father’s Day. We wish all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and father figures a super day. Throughout this edition, we’re sharing stories about local fathers and we’re throwing in some great ‘Dad Jokes’ we’ve gathered from our readers too. Here’s a few to kick us off.

Why do fish swim in salt water? Because they don’t like pepper. Someone phoned me today. They sneezed, coughed, and then hung up. I’m getting sick of those cold calls.

I didn’t believe that orthopedic shoes were any good. But I stand corrected.

International Blind Sports Federation 2023 Games

Samford Valley Target Archers member, Janelle Colquhoun, was the only Australian blind archer attending the 2023 International Blind Sports Federation games, in Birmingham, UK from 18th to 27th August.

The Australian contingent consists of 100 blind or vision impaired (VI) athletes, but Janelle was the only Australian archer. In fact, it was the first time that archery has figured in the games with Janelle competing against ten other international archers.

Janelle and her spotter Paul Fruwirth took to the field in calm sunny conditions, reports Blind Sports Australia. The spotter’s role is an important one which is underpinned by certain restrictions. The spotter is responsible for checking and informing the VI archer of safety issues and can assist in the set up of the sighting aid, by adjusting it in any way when scoring arrows are not being shot. They may also assist the archer with the tactile sight when arrows are being collected, however, they must not adjust the tactile sight between the whistle to start the scoring end of arrows and the whistle to collect those arrows. Once the scoring arrows have begun, the spotter may only

pass on information required for safety, timing information and the fall of each arrow.

After the qualification round, Janelle ranked 11th in the VI division. She competed against Trish (ranked 6th) from Great Britain in the 1/8 elimination. An exciting round of matches followed, where they tied before Trish finally triumphed 6 sets to 4. (Blind Sports Australia)

Congratulations Janelle – another great achievement to add to your bow.

Pictured left: Janelle in the Australian Team. Above: Tactile set-up.

CYCLING TO RECOVERY

Conor Te Kloot was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2016. Although he is now in remission, it still has a big impact on his life and his family’s life. This year, he and his wife Liz will be competing in the Noosa Triathlon in November, to raise funds and awareness for Arthritis Qld.

Conor shares his story here.

‘2015: Before having kids, I was big into triathlons and was very fit. Similar to many people, when kids came along fitness took a back seat in my life. However, my heath declined for an unknown reason. Initially I had sore feet when I woke in the morning, but it gradually spread to my ankles, knees, hands, elbows and shoulders. I struggled to sleep at night and as a result, was very tired during the day. I lost a lot of weight. I specifically remember Christmas 2015 as being mentally and physically very tough, but unfortunately it was only the start of what was to come over the next 12-18 months.

Eventually I got a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and I was able to start the very long journey of medications, doctors, surgery and most importantly, a change in diet and lifestyle. All while being unable to work for 12 months and having our second child.

In October 2022, I was back at the start line of the Noosa triathlon, shedding a prerace tear with my wife who’s been there at every step. The tears were those of gratitude that I could be there. I knew the race ahead would be easy compared to what I’d faced and what we’d both been through. I was also very aware that not everyone living with arthritis is as fortunate as me.

1 in 7 Australians live with some form of arthritis. In some cases very mild, a slightly sore joint on a bad day, in other cases, completely debilitating and in constant pain. And this isn’t just “old people”. It doesn’t discriminate based on age or gender - kids get it too!

I’ve worked very hard and we’ve sacrificed a lot to get my health back but I know the journey is ongoing.

And so, this year Liz and I are both heading back to Noosa, the biggest Olympic distance triathlon in the world, raising money for Arthritis Qld, an organisation that has such a massive job to help so many people. Exercise and fitness has been key to rebuilding my broken body and broken mind, and I want people to know that with the right tools and support (Arthritis Qld), it can be done.

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MT SAMSON WORKING ON THEIR PILLARS

Mt Samson State School has been very busy this year, working through a range of curriculum and activities to fulfill the school’s social ethos which is encapsulated in their Six Pillars of Character – Respect, Fairness, Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Responsibility and Caring. Here is just some of what they’ve been up to.

CHARACTER BUILDING

The school recently held their Year 3 –6 ‘Character Builders’ day with all classes from those years involved. Students worked in teams (mixture of all grades working together) to solve some trivia challenges and then participate in the Big Race (each team had to complete the physical challenge before moving to the next one). Points were awarded to each team for completing the fun challenges, listening and working with one another, persevering, showing initiative, problem solving altogether and communicating clearly.

The end of the day was celebrated with their ‘Big Ups’ where students encouraged each other and shared openly a positive personal comment to someone else in front of the whole group. This demonstrated courage, listening and open communication towards each other. Students’ comments summed up the day’s success.

“One of the Year 6’s was a natural leader in our group. She was the best!”

“It was a great way to make new relationships. I wish we had more time to keep doing it!”

“It showed me how to NOT be shy.”

BOOK WEEK 2023

This annual ‘Booktacular’ event involved many different celebrations of literacy.

The Scholastic Book Fair visited the school for a week and the school’s annual ‘Great Book Swap’ was hosted by the P&C, utilising donated and re-used books to read at home. The whole school participated in a “Where’s Wally” scavenger hunt and of course there was a dress up parade, as well as a special Meerkats performance for the P-2 and 3-6 classes on a shortlisted book of the year.

and know their land, as well as business trends. While they were speaking, it clicked - David was a farmer in Farmer wants a Wife. Thank you David and Rosemary for an informative talk - the apples were so tasty and delicious too!

Thanks for the update Mt Samson. We look forward to hearing more about your successes.

QCWA Samford

Spot the celebrity!

Third generation growers of organic fruit and vegetables, Rosemary and her son David from McMahon Bros. Orchards of Pozieres near Stanthorpe, came to speak to us about their wonderful produce. These farmers have to be alert for future fruit varieties, be part scientists to hinder pests naturally

Our Division Competition Day was very well supported by our Samford members with our art, cookery, doll making, tea-towel painting, photography and sewing ready to be judged. Thank you members.

Read a good book lately?

Our member book sharing activity is evolving and we’re having our first official coffee and book chat in early September. Bring a book to share, or read a chosen book as an option, or come for the conversation. Reminders on Facebook: QCWA Samford.

Did you know QCWA Samford Branch caters for small to medium group functions and other special occasions? Get in touch with Fiona to find out more. M: 0421 353 272. We also hire our air-conditioned hall in Main Street Samford. Call Lilah on 0421 709 723.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Tues 5 September: Members, Coffee Cake and Book Chats. 10.15am Samford Hotel.

• Tues 19 September: Catering event. Thanks to all member who volunteered.

• Wed 20 September: Monthly meeting 10am. Visitors welcome.

• November Tour of Roma Street Gardens Parkland. TBA

• Early December will be Christmas lunch at Brook Hotel Mitchelton. More information soon.

Marnie

My dog is a genius. I asked him, “What’s two minus two?”

He said nothing.

Over the years since 1986, members of the Samford Museum have raised funds in numerous ways. For years we held street stalls in Main Street on the footpath outside then Speedy Store and other group names the grocery store traded under, on election days and other occasions. Homemade cooking was the focus of items sold.

A lady who loved history, Marilyn Thomson, generously donated jams she had made with fruit from her own garden. Marilyn also supported the Museum on Australia Day by demonstrating her spinning wheel and items she had knitted with wool she had spun. Marilyn also played a behind the scenes role by recording our local history.

To have grown our collection on which members today continue to build, we must always remember the contributions made by generous supporters such as Marilyn. Sadly, Marilyn was recently farewelled but not to be forgotten by her family and friends.

Thank you, Marilyn. Rest in Peace.

Members find it gratifying our resources are sought by researchers of various aspects of Samford and surrounding districts’ history. From school children on excursions comparing olden days technology with

today’s, family history researchers, university students, current property owners wishing to learn more about their property’s former uses, organisations enquiring about the formation of the group, are just some of the enquiries we receive.

Often the answers are found in Samford Reminiscences, the collection of six books produced by The SDM Soc. Inc. These are collections of reminiscences written or told firsthand by the family or individual.

If you have a family story from the 1970s onwards (or earlier) to tell, please visit on Wednesdays or Sundays 10am - 4pm, or contact The Samford Museum by email info@samfordmuseum.com.au or phone 3289 2743. www.samfordmuseum.com.au You will be welcome.

Marilyn Thomson. Image from Memorial Booklet.

Samford Museum

DADS ON THE JOB

On Father’s Day we celebrate the dads and dad-figures who often go above and beyond providing for their families. But what are dads actually up to when they’re at work all day? We asked some of their smallest fans what their dads actually did during 9-5.

“He works.” Josephine M. 3 yrs old.

(Dad is a marketing consultant)

“He takes pictures.” Kitty S. 5 yrs old.

(Dad is a media manager)

“Cleaning.” Emily K. 4 yrs old.

(Dad is a stay at home parent)

“Coca-Cola.” Sam B. 5 yrs old.

(Dad is a plumber)

“He plays.” Billy M. 4 yrs old.

(Dad is a civil engineer)

“He is a teacher.” Eva B. 5 yrs old. (Dad is a teacher)

“Makes bread.” Ash J. 3 yrs old.

(Dad is an electrician)

“He works in the city, drawing.”

Luna W. 4 yrs old.

(Dad is a Pilates and yoga instructor)

“Hammers, eats food and cake.” Marley W. 3 yrs old.

(Dad is in earthmoving)

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Keep up the great work doing the most important job of all – the one that all of these kids know you do.

Tanya Hall

THE BASICS OF BUILDING LITERACY

Did you know that owning books is associated with higher literacy and overall academic achievement? This is probably for multiple reasons, including parents who have the time, money and value systems to invest in literacy, but part of it is probably the child’s ability to return to the same stories repeatedly over an extended period of time. That picture book you read to them as a baby, will potentially be something they read to themselves once they are at school. Like language skills in general, literacy builds over time, but it comes back to stories.

I start at (or possibly before) birth, but it is never too late to start reading to or with your child. Even just telling stories and talking about your day helps to build literacy skills.

Repetition, word sounds, rhyming, all help connect the sound of the words to the words on the page, which leads to brain connections required to make sense of the words on the page.

School readers are usually pitched to be fairly easy, as they are about repetition and building fluency, so when buying books to stretch your child’s reading level, you might want to find something a bit more (but not too much more) difficult than your child’s school readers.

What to do if your child isn’t a reader?

First, check to see that there isn’t a physical or neurological block to their reading, like needing glasses, or dyslexia. Assistive technologies, audio books and image-based reading might be really helpful for a child who struggles.

Are they super active or very visual? Finding books that speak to a child’s personality can help to bridge the gap of literacy.

Remember that age guides are just that, guides. It is more important to pay attention to your child’s own reading level and better to stretch their skills than choose one that is too easy, but it will depend on the confidence level of your child (and if you have a younger child who will get the books next).

If you would like to find out more about choosing a great book for the little people

in your life, our next Book Chat will be on Saturday 2nd September at 10am instore. Dr Leeanne Goldsmith

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Josephine and her dad.

Welcome Hercules and Peppy

Two horses from the former McIntyre Centre at Pinjarra Hills now have a home at Samford RDA.

Hercules and Peppy are currently settling into their new lives at the Samford Showgrounds’ RDA centre before they are progressively integrated into the program.

The McIntyre Centre closed last month after almost 60 years of operation. Fortunately, Samford RDA was able to purchase two of the horses to add to their eight-strong herd. The newcomers will help make up the numbers after several Samford RDA horses retired from the program in recent months.

Hercules the Clydesdale and Peppy the Quarter Horse are experienced in working with adults and children with a wide range of disabilities. Horses with the right temperament and who are proven to be safe and reliable are difficult to find; and potential RDA horses are trialled for their suitability. However, Hercules and Peppy are ‘tried and true’ RDA horses, allowing them to be easily introduced to the program.

Samford RDA operates four days a week thanks to dedicated volunteers who care for the herd, maintain the centre’s covered arena and paddocks, and support riders in lessons. With the closure of the McIntyre Centre, Samford RDA is experiencing increasing demand for its services, especially for children – so volunteers are always welcome!

President Rebecca Clemmey said Hercules and Peppy were adjusting well to their new surroundings.

“Both horses are taking an interest in everything around them, including their new paddock mates,” she said. “They already have many admirers too, with participants keen to meet them and make them feel welcome.”

Donations towards the purchase of these two valuable animals, and costs associated with bringing them into the program, can be made via Samford RDA’s secure donation link: www.givenow.com.au/ samfordridingforthedisabled.

Hercules and Peppy will be available for sponsorship in the coming weeks, once they are integrated into the program. Annual sponsorships from businesses, community groups and individuals are greatly

appreciated as they help to meet the cost of the RDA horses’ feed, care and veterinary services, as well as offering various sponsor benefits. For sponsorship enquiries, contact sponsorship@samfordrda.com.au.

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Trainee Coach Sarah Lupton with Hercules and Peppy at the Samford RDA Centre.

Celebrating live music and Queensland Fathers of Music

Happy Father’s Day! Who are some Fathers of Australian music? Here’s my purely personal local take. What’s yours?

• In classical it’s Brett Dean, Brisbane raised award-winning viola player and composer. Brett has appeared with the world’s top orchestras, including fifteen years at the celebrated Berlin Philharmonic.

• Kev Carmody, a Darling Downs raised stole generation member, gets my singer/songwriter nod. We’ll always remember the song From Little Things Big Things Grow, co-written with Paul Kelly, an Australian classic.

• In country it must be Caboolture raised lad Keith Urban. Four Grammys and six ARIA awards say it all!

• OK with rock we’re right back in our own valley. Guitarist Ian Haug was a founding member of Powderfinger, one of Australia’s most loved rock bands. They toured widely, were active in philanthropy and won a

staggering 18 ARIA awards. Ian also leads his own band The Predators, tours widely with cult outfit The Church and runs Camp Mountain’s respected Airlock Studios.

All these fine Queenslanders are also proud fathers – Dad’s enjoy your day!

COMING SOON

Coming up at Samford Live in September we return to our social evening shows. On Saturday 23 September we present The Gypsy Cats, a fast-moving intoxicating blend of European jazz, swing and gypsy bossas. From busking in Brisbane streets in 2016 The Gypsy Cats have become one

of Queensland’s finest gypsy jazz bands. With an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, jazz ballads and French waltzes, the Gypsy Cats energetic sets will have you spell-bound. They are also loved by the swing dancing community, who enjoy performing their skillful moves to the quartet’s fast paced tunes. Get those dancing shoes on!

And be ready for a blast in October when The Seven of Ska hit the stage. We’re not the least bit parochial, but this talented group really are a local success story! Take one Steiner graduate as frontman, two Highvale members and two teaching music locally, together with a stage full of good vibes and you have a recipe for a great night out.

Samford Live is most grateful to be a grass roots project of The Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association, and for establishment support from Moreton Bay Regional Council.

See you at Samford Live soon! Book now as all our evening shows to date have sold out.

Saturday 23 September

The Gypsy Cats - Lively Gypsy Jazz & Swing - four-piece band

Saturday 28 October

The Seven of Ska - all things Reggae and Ska – seven-piece band

Doors open 5.30pm music from 6.30pm $20/$25 + bf

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse

Main Street, Samford

Bookings advisable, tickets at: www. samfordlive.au

Chris Bowen

Samford Live is a project of the SDPPA

Harry Kriesch

“A great example of a fine human being.”

was engaged by the railways. He had a T. Ford car in 1915 and he was engaged by the Paymaster and John Wilson, the Engineer of the Railway. My father used to take the timekeeper, the pay clerk and two constables on pay days (to the work sites). They were paid in cash from half a sugar bag of sovereigns and half a sugar bag of half sovereigns and another bag of various silver coins.”

Harry believed some of the first galvanized roofing iron used in ‘Vale (Samsonvale) was at Krieschs in 1888. It and the first barbed wire came from Germany. In Harry’s childhood he witnessed the introduction of dairy cattle breeds from Scotland and the Channel Isles and cream separators from Sweden and Belgium.

“I had a black pony and rode to dances in surrounding places. The Orange Hall at Dayboro, Armstrong Creek School, Glover’s barn and Parker School. I had some jolly times. I rode through dense scrub at night, in some places so dense you couldn’t see the moon shining.”

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Nearly 200 people gathered to pay their last respects to a remarkable local identity when he was laid to rest beside his wife Emily in Samsonvale Cemetery, November 1989.

Sources: Harry Kriesch Remembers “Samford Reminiscences” published 1984 by S & D H Museum Committee (abridged from the Memoirs of Harry Kriesch of Samsonvale as told at age 83 to Margaret Carlyon on 1st May 1980 and published in a series in the Village Pump); Harry’s hand written 1981 diary of memories; 1985 Sunday Mail article. Vale Harry Kriesch, Village Pump Dec 1989. All in The Samford Museum’s collection.

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Wilheim Harry Kriesch (Harry) was born at Mt Samson in 1898.

“Around 1909, Dr CF Marks, in his motor car, brought the Premier and the Minister for Education out to the Provisional School. Our lady teacher drove a horse and sulky.” Harry and his mates used to feed her Shetland pony and take it to the gully for water. “There was no tank at the school so we carried our own water.” In 1985 Harry told the Sunday Mail: “By the time I went to the districts one teacher school just after the turn of the century, there were 48 childrenmostly of German parentage - being taught there.”

At the age of 10 he rode to Strathpine where he caught a train to the RNA Exhibition with a sovereign ($2) to spend.

“In my boyhood days the nearest railway stations were at Enoggera and Strathpine. Building the line to Samford was taking place during the First World War. There were 45 nationalities working on the line and the reason I know all this is my father

“My courtship began at a Christmas Eve house party at Mrs Armstrong’s bush humpy. I married Emily Woodward in 1919 on her birthday.” Harry and Emily raised their family of five sons and one daughter at Mt Samson.

Harry spent his life farming in the area growing maize, sorghum, lucerne and other crops, dairying and pigs. Keeping crows and cockatoos off the crops was a daylight to dark job for a person and a dog. He’d leave home at 4am with his horse and wagon loaded with potatoes, corn and pumpkins, travelling Samsonvale Road, via Strathpine, arriving at Roma Street at 10am.

Harry reminisced about the Americans camped at Strathpine who bivouacked at the top of Mt Kobble and Mt Samson. Krieches gave their hospitality and Emily’s sponge cakes were favourites.

The North Pine Dam/Lake Samsonvale created big change in the district and to the Kriesch family and their lands. Over 100 acres went under water. Harry pulled the old house down before the waters came and used the good timber to build another house in 1977. He loved to stand on his front porch and see, quite clearly, Moreton Island, the Glasshouse Mts and the TV towers.

In his notebook of memoires written in 1981 he wrote: “I have a good memory and am proud of “Ask Harry.”

The Senior Committee of The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you, your friends and family to our first Information / Education session on: DATE: 7th September 2023

VENUE: Hills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills

TIME: 9.45am for a 10.00am start – until noon.

We have seen a need for seniors and people thinking about retirement to be better educated about all future challenges to give them the confidence to tackle life ahead in this third age. Often it is the small things that we need to know that will keep our lives as uncomplicated as possible.

Anne from Services Australia will present the first session. She will be outlining the role of their Financial Information Service. Following on from this, there will be a presentation on the topic of My Aged Care, all three levels will be discussed: Commonwealth Support, In Home Care and Residential Care. A general overview of how the fees and charges are calculated will be provided. There will also be plenty of time for questions as we’re sure there will be many. A small morning tea will also be provided for attendees.

Please contact: Carolyn 0448 328 914, John 0448 186 115, or Dianne 0410 516 628 if you are able to attend.

0413 577 211

Harry used to guard his bushland, never cutting down a tree unless it was absolutely needed - a great example of a fine human

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Our Committee

Samford Community Kindergarten is a community owned Kindy that is managed by a Volunteer Parent Committee. Parents of attending children nominate for different roles and work closely with staff to support the running of the Kindy each year. This year we have worked together to achieve many positive things for our Kindy.

Fundraising has been a group effort with a few different parents organising fundraisers throughout the year. These have included a Hot Cross Buns Easter Fundraiser, Containers for Change Recycling Drive, Honey Pot Fundraiser, Bunnings Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser, Picture Plate Keepsake Fundraiser and both a Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Stall. Funds this year have gone towards purchasing new learning and teaching resources. Our much loved Home Corner will be getting a refresh in the coming weeks!

We were very lucky to receive a Junior Landcare from Woolworths and Landcare Australia. The funds received were used to establish two Frog friendly habitats in our outdoor play area.

We have acquired donations from local members of parliament to split our Native Bee Hive into two hives and to establish a designated area for a Yarning Circle.

Our social media pages are up and running! Please follow along to see what we are up to at Samford Kindy. The Village Pump has included several articles from us this year. The children particularly enjoy seeing themselves in the local newspaper!

Working Bees are integral to the maintenance and improvement of our indoor and outdoor spaces. Time spent gardening, cleaning, tidying, fixing and other odd jobs are what these mornings are all about.

The social calendar this year has included an Easter Egg Hunt, a Family Picnic at Kumbartcho Sanctuary, a Play Date at Flip Out, a Mother’s Day Dinner at Little Tree

our breakfast

and many an important Coffee Catch Up after Kindy drop off.

A word from this year’s President, Clarissa Rudolph

“When I first nominated for the role of President, I wasn’t entirely sure what I signed up for. Eight months in and I can honestly say it has been an amazingly rewarding experience. Being on the Committee enables you to be actively involved in your child’s Kindy experience. Your opinion is appreciated and valued, you help organise fun social events for the children and parents and help make decisions about how to improve the facilities, program and environment.”

“This year we have many wonderful parents on board who go above and beyond to support, promote, maintain and raise funds for our Kindy. We are very lucky to have this treasured Kindergarten within our community. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, we welcome any donations or support from local businesses within the Samford community. Please reach out if you’d like to be involved by emailing president@samfordkindergarten.com.au.”

Jessica Lane

Samford & District Chamber of Commerce will be holding a combined AGM & Networking night function. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to catch up and network with other businesses in Samford & Surrounds.

We would love you to join us for some great food and drinks at the popular Long Yard Larder.

More information will be provided on our Facebook page closer to the event.

QLD Small Business Commissioner

Dominique Lamb is passionate about supporting small businesses and enhancing their operating environment. She believes that Queensland is the best place to do business and wants to help small businesses thrive in the state.

Guest Speaker

Dominique Lamb

Tick Season is Here: What to do if you find a paralysis tick on your pet.

Queensland is the perfect environment and climate for paralysis tick breeding. Paralysis ticks are small, eight-legged, egg-shaped ‘arachnids’. Despite their small size, just a small amount of their toxin can be fatal to domestic animals. If not fatal, the injected toxin can remain active in your pet’s system for 1-2 weeks after it has been removed. For some pets, the effects of a tick bite can be seen for months.

Preventative products are always a pet owner’s best line of defence and there are some excellent options available on the market. Pet owners should follow the product instructions carefully to ensure there are no gaps in protection. Additionally, daily checking of pets, particularly during the peak months of August – December, is vital.

How will I know if my pet has been bitten by a paralysis tick?

The early stages of tick paralysis may present in your pet as:

• More lethargic, listless, or quieter than normal.

• Disinterest in food or ‘picking’ at food.

• Occasional vomiting or retching.

• Dilated pupils.

It is recommended that you check your pet for ticks immediately and reach out to your veterinarian for immediate advice. Sometimes the symptoms progress quickly causing rapid deterioration. Don’t wait to seek advice. More pronounced symptoms can occur as the paralysing toxin advances to muscles in the body. This may look and sound like:

• Changes in your pet’s ‘voice’. Their bark may sound softer or at a pitch that sounds odd to you.

• Changes to breathing style and rate.

Your pet may have difficulty breathing, faster breathing or have noisy breathing such as grunting or coughing.

• Inability to blink. Paralysis ticks commonly attach to areas around the face and neck. As the toxin takes hold, eyelids can become paralysed. This can lead to excessive dryness which can result in eye damage.

• Lots of drooling. Sadly, paralysis can create difficulties in swallowing which leads to a build up of saliva in the mouth.

• Difficulty standing and walking. You may notice your pet is wobbly, especially in the back legs.

• Complete paralysis. Once the toxin takes hold, your pet may be unable to stand, walk or jump. What should I do if I notice one or more of these symptoms?

Take your pet to your vet immediately. Paralysis tick toxin is aggressive, and symptoms can appear ferociously and fast. Research shows that the earlier the treatment, the more likely it is that your pet may recover.

It is important to:

• Take the tick with you (if removed). The size of the tick will help determine how long it has been feeding on your pet.

• NOT give food or water to your pet. If

they are struggling to swallow, giving food and water may lead to aspiration pneumonia (the food and water goes into the lungs instead of the stomach) causing additional issues for your pet.

• Keep your pet cool and quiet as you travel to the vet.

Depending on the severity of the paralysis, your pet may spend multiple days in hospital receiving intensive care. This will include administering tick anti-venom serum to neutralise the toxin and sedation. Your pet may also require oxygen therapy and fluid therapy if symptoms are severe and prolonged. Your pet will be monitored closely, and the nursing team will conduct multiple tick searches each day. This is because many pets have more than one tick attached at the time of their vet visit, but they may be too small to have been found by the pet owner.

Whilst there have been significant advances in the treatment of tick paralysis, every pet will respond differently to tick toxin. Many pets need to stay in hospital for more than 5 days which can be hugely stressful for pet parents and families. At this time of year, we urge you to ensure their tick prevention routines are up to date and you are using a high-quality product.

For more information about tick prevention, identification, and advice, contact Dayboro Village Vets on 07 3171 2227.

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Oral Health Therapist Priya, Dr. Alex & Oral Health Therapist Sarah

What is CDBS?

CDBS is a dental benefits program for eligible children aged 2–17 years that provides benefits of up to $1013 over two years for basic dental services.

CDBS is a dental benefits program for eligible children aged 2–17 years that provides benefits of up to $1013 over two years for basic dental services.

Check-ups Check-ups

X-rays X-rays

Cleaning Cleaning Fillings/Fissure Seals Fillings/Fissure Seals

Root Canals Root Canals Extractions Extractions

Am I eligable?

You can also check your child's eligibility and CDBS balance through your Medicare online account at MyGov, or by calling 132 011.

You can also check your child's eligibility and CDBS balance through your Medicare online account at MyGov, or by calling 132 011.

Samford Bowls Club

Our annual Samford Bowls Club Fashion Parade held on 21st August was a great success, going by the number of ladies leaving with shopping parcels and raffle winnings. Thank you to Donna and assistants from U&I Designs for a great parade. Peter Dutton again donated a lovely hamper. Samford BWS expanded our raffle prizes with some donations of wine and our tables were decorated with gorgeous blooms from Leonie’s Old Fashioned Roses. (922 Mt Samson Rd, Samsonvale) Planning is already underway for next year.

Samford Men’s Division 5 Pennant side has made it through to the Semi Finals. Results for this division were very close so well done. The game will be played at Windsor against Windsor.

Father’s Day is coming up quickly so I thought I’d write about one of our eldest members - Joseph Rosenberg, known to all as Joe, who at 93 is still showing us all how to live life to the fullest.

trades’ from watch maker to farming sugarcane at Babinda in North Queensland. In 1964 he was in England where he met and married his lovely wife, Aileen. They have two daughters and two sons. Joe has been playing lawn bowls for 40 years, commencing at Solander Lakes, Bribie Island before moving to Everton Park, then coming to join us at Samford ten years ago, to be closer to his home at Clear Mountain.

The only concession Joe will allow to assist him in extending his bowling life is the use of a bowling arm that he has mastered completely and is able to deliver leading bowls to rest beside the jack on a regular basis. Joe can be seen on the green playing each Wednesday morning and Saturday afternoon.

5.30pm. (Sponsored by Samford Grove Retirement Village) This is a free come and try evening. You may learn enough so you can enjoy a game of barefoot bowls, or you may like to come back for some more in depth lessons. Please register. See our advertisement on the opposite page.

The Village Barefoot Bowls Spring season will commence on Thursday 5th October. This is a great fun evening of bowls played under lights. Teams of 3 over 8 weeks. If you are interested contact Allan on 0429 919 486. Enquiries: info@samfordbowls.com.au

Janice Ridley

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Joe was born in Kedron but has moved around, even immigrating to Canada for two years so he could explore that country and the USA. Joe has been a ‘Jack of all

On Tuesday 22nd August we had a stall at the Dickson Seniors Expo where we promoted our ‘Give Bowls A Go’ event on Friday 8th September commencing at

What did one hat say to the other? Stay here! I’m going on ahead.

Why couldn’t the bicycle stand

Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?

It was two tired!

What do you call someone with no body and no nose? Nobody knows

DID

YOU KNOW...

Your advertising dollar does more than just support your business – it supports the local community too.

L to R: Di Smith, Andrea Rhind, Margerite Ungerer, Julie Gallway, Lesley Maher, Cheryl Beaton

Rare Talents of Samford

One of the exceptional things about folk music and dance, is the opportunity it presents to perform in remarkable places. Recently, we were invited to lead a Scottish dance (ceilidh) at Parliament House. Rosie, our youngest dance teacher, and Roland, lead musician of Phillip’s Dog, were guest artists with Ishka Celtic Rock to present an evening filled with lively jigs, vigorous reels and spirited strathspeys. It’s fantastic to have such talented young people in our community, continuing a dynamic tradition of music and dance.

Are you interested in folk?

Roland and Rosie are active participants at our regular Community Folk Dances. We dance regularly in Samford and Arana Hills, and our dances are part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Healthy & Active. Our vision is to connect people through folk dancing and sustain a vibrant community where everyone is welcome.

We feature Anglo/Celtic/Bush dances with an historical twist - light-hearted, lively social dances with awesome acoustic music by Phillip’s Dog and friends. All dances are taught and called, with an emphasis on fun and participation, rather than fancy footwork. No partner, costume or experience required. We encourage folk musicians to join us too – send us a message and we will send the music. Join us for tea/ coffee, cake after the dance.

Tickets $4 at the door or online at https:// phillips-dog.weeblysite.com/s/shop

Upcoming dances 7:30 – 9:30pm.

The Farmers’ Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford: 8 & 22 Sept. 13 Oct. 10 Nov. 8 Dec.

The Hills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills: 27 Oct and 24 Nov.

Upcoming events

8 September: Manx Dance performance for the unveiling of the Celtic Stones. Moorlands Park off Coronation Drive. 11:00am – 4:00pm.

7 October: Jane Austen Ball at the Dayboro Community Centre. $60/$70. 6:00 – 10:30pm https://www.historicaldance.au/ jane-austen-ball-2023/

For more information call Heather 3289 4708 or 0422 067 392.

Green Street not as you knew it!

Those who have been around Samford for a dozen or so years will know that the Green Street online service www.greenstreet.net. au has been involved in plenty of activities helping homeowners and business people to ‘have a go at being sustainable.’

Not everyone knows that Green Street is a Samford homegrown service that has supported businesses and communities in many locations across the State. It has also been presented at conferences in Korea, Hong Kong, UK and Germany, as well as at events in other Australian states.

More importantly, what we are most proud of is facilitating local projects such as Changing our Bag Habits, Climate Smart Business Clusters, helping with communities affected by the 2012 floods, resilience during Covid 19 and setting up the Samford Sustainable Business Network. We’re very happy too, to be part of the Sustainable Samford Working Group of the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association.

Though the old site had thousands of members, we thought that with changing needs in a more climate conscious world we would totally revamp www.greenstreet. net.au to upgrade help given to people, so they can live more sustainably at work, at home and in the community.

It provides a way to calculate your impact on climate change and find guidance on how to reduce this impact.

Green Street also connects people and organisations who are having a go at being sustainable.

Households and micro businesses can sign up for free and all businesses can pay a small fee to access some unique services to help to ‘have a go at being sustainable.’

After signing up you can calculate a Green Street Score, achieve some badges and be listed on a business profile and community list. Businesses may access the Sustainability Roadmap, quizzes, purchasing surveys, planning guidelines and more. We’ve tried to make it as user friendly and connected as possible, so please have a look at Green Street as you will now know it on www. greenstreet.net.au

Let us know what you think and how else we can add value!

Howard Nielsen with the Green Street Team of Credos Consulting and Caboodle Web

Kupidabin News

International Day of Peace is on Thursday 21st September 2023. This is an annual multicultural event held at Kupidabin Wilderness, 7 Lyell Court My Samson, 10 mins from Samford, 15 mins from Dayboro.

Proposed Program

1pm: Commence Ceremony at Kupidabin Peace Haven. George Videla (Chile) M.C. Welcome to Country by an Elder present. Oath of Peace read by George. History of the Peace Pole built by Des Pickstone in 2007 and blessed by First Nation Elder Uncle Tex Chapman. Kupidabin Children’s Choir singing. Nikshil Sesh (India) to play his Crystal Harp.

2pm: Release of White Doves of Peace. Kupidabin Maori committee members singing.

2.30pm: Children and parents leave (may stay if they wish). Other speakers (to be decided.) Please come forward if you wish to tell your story!

3pm: Aaron O’Neil will light the Traditional Peace Fire.

4pm: Afternoon Tea (Gold coin donation). Everyone welcome. Please bring your musical instruments and/or singing voice. For more information about our Peace Pole please go to Kupidabin website. www. kupidabin.org.

We have 24 countries engraved on our Peace Pole with ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ in the Language of Families who have visited Kupidabin over the years since 2007. We are now inviting families to engrave a small plaque that they can ceremoniously place on the walls or ceiling.

Our Kupidabin Land has been registered with the ACNC as a Charitable Trust and cannot be sold. It is our legacy to leave for future generations. The Trustees are looking for more volunteers or people interested and have expertise in helping us build a strong Foundation for the future. For more information, please contact Maureen Pickstone 0402 09 7411, or info@kupidabin. org.

FRIDAY’S AT THE SCHUB Rejuvenation

Chair yoga, crafting, conversation, escaping into books and the act of giving are great ways to feel rejuvenated. After two energizing sessions of chair yoga with Ruth Campbell, our little group are much rejuvenated. On every third Friday of each month, Ruth will be running chair yoga sessions for anyone who wants to join in. Those of us who attended are overjoyed. The sessions will start at 3ish with Cuppa and Chat from 2pm. A donation of $2 is requested to cover hall costs. The next session is on Friday 15th September, at 3ish. Everyone is welcome. Each week sees a different Friday afternoon program, and don’t forget the free SDPPA Book Swap. Everyone is welcome.

Again, the incredible ladies of the Lions Creative Charity Crafters delivered small mountains of much needed clothes, rugs, beanies and peanut pillows for

premmie bubs. Crafting Kindness added rugs, ponchos, shawls and scarves. The beanies and scarves are packed away for next year. These gifts were for the Mental Health and Maternity Units at Caboolture Hospital, Caboolture Community Care, and the Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre, all of whom do amazing work to help the vulnerable, the ill and the homeless.

Plans are underway to assist with Christmas on Main, thanks to Judy, Lucy and Wendy. Also for Christmas, we are seeking good quality early childhood picture books to be included in gift bags for little ones in need. These can be dropped off to the SCHUB on a Friday afternoon. The Lions CCC ladies and Crafting Kindness have already made beautiful stuffed toys for our gift bags. Little miracles are created by working together.

Julie Martin

DID YOU KNOW?

The Samford Community Hub has meeting rooms and a large event space for hire. Enquiries: manager@schub.org.au or make a booking: bookings@schub.org.au.

The CCC’s huge contribution to those in need. Image: Lucie Verhelst

The Samford Community Hub (SCHUB) is managed by the SDPPA

ORGANIC GARDEN COACHING

Our business, My Food Garden, has operated a one-on-one coaching service for food growers over the last 12 years. I wanted to share some insights from this experience, as I have worked with 200 clients over that time, with coaching on properties ranging from balconies, backyards, acreage, hobby farms, commercial urban farms and school community gardens.

The clients are around Australia, with Samford and Brisbane area clients faceto-face and further away using video over Facebook Messenger. The largest proportion of new clients were at the stage of seeking to recommence food gardening, after stopping due to lack of success or change of life circumstances.

Key insights

Location of garden – This requires core conditions for success such as sunlight, drainage, ease of access and lack of tree roots. No space is the same and there will always be some compromises needed. Being objective in this process is helpful, as well as weaving in beauty and biodiversity.

Soil – This is the foundation of plant vitality and establishing a consistent rhythm of activity to activate and balance soil life is essential - and yet many gardeners tend to be re-active rather than pro-active with this critical issue.

Staging of project – Blending level of experience, time available, space to grow food and resources needed all become part of a staging decision in the project. Starting small to build skill levels creates a platform to expand. Time needed reduces in relation to output with skill improvement.

Plant and care selection – Planting out of season is a common issue for food gardeners. This issue makes it very difficult to achieve success. Appropriately enlivening plants to get through their sensitive early stages is also very helpful as well as planting stock and appropriate watering.

Pest and disease management – This is the most common reason for food gardeners to stop and yet the answer to this challenge is not garden coverings and toxic sprays, it is in building the vitality of your plants, so they do not become a target for insects and animals as well as diseases.

Well being – Recognising the healing

aspect of the garden is a very common reason for gardeners to start and keep going.

A successful food garden is never about one thing, it is a combination of factors and the points above create a platform for plant vitality. I use organic methods and make these more potent for life processes in soil and plants with biodynamic methods.

Our coaching service guides food gardeners through the key insights above. It can be one session, multiple sessions and a package that runs over a year. We also run educational workshops in biodynamic gardening and these are often attended by our coaching clients. More information on coaching at our web site www.myfoodgarden.com.au.

Peter Kearney

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT

Be on the Lookout

Living in rural areas is a great way of life, but it also comes with issues that can be on a much larger scale than more suburban communities. It is Fireweed season again, and Council’s invasive weeds team are out treating Fireweed with herbicide while they are in bloom and easier to detect. Fireweed is a restricted weed, an annual or bi-annual herb that can be anywhere from 10-60cm tall. The flowers are small, yellow, daisylike, about 1-2cm in diameter with up to

15 petals. This flower then turns into a puffy head that is very easily spread in the wind. If you are on a smaller block of land and come across these weeds, they can be removed by hand and disposed of with your general waste.

If you have a larger area of land, Fireweed must be sprayed with herbicide as part of the property owners General Biosecurity Obligation. If you would like assistance with creating a Fireweed management plan, contact Council’s biosecurity officers on 3205 0555 which is also the number to report sightings of Fireweed on Council land.

Are you prepared?

I am sure you will agree that the days seem to be getting warmer already and with the onset of an El Nino, there is no better time to start getting prepared for storm season, and for what is being highlighted as a possibly bad season for bushfires. There are a few things you can do now to ensure you are prepared, such as having a clean up around your property, clean out your gutters, have an emergency plan for your family, make sure any visitors who might be staying with you are aware of the plan as well, and don’t forget about pets and livestock.

There is loads of information available regarding bushfires at www.qfes.qld.gov.au.

Most importantly, please sign up to Council’s Moreton Alert so you are up to date with severe weather warnings, bushfire warnings, planned burn notifications or potential flooding within our region. Go to Council’s website www.mbrc.qld.gov.au or scan the QR code to sign up for Moreton Alert.

Cr Darren Grimwade

to 4pm. We still have a massive amount of weeding to do, so would love another big turn out.

Queensland’s Fabulous Native Orchids

At our next meeting on Tuesday 5 September in the CWA Hall, Main St, Samford at the NEW TIME of 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start, Nev Bone of the Native Orchid Society will introduce us to some of Queensland fabulous native orchids. Nev first became interested in orchids around the early 1970s when he was given a King Orchid ( Dendrobium speciosum ) which turned out to be from Mt Mee. About a year later he joined the now defunct ‘Native Orchid Society of Queensland’, gaining life membership in 1989. In 1974 he joined ‘The Orchid Species Society’, the first species society in the world, and has been heavily involved ever since. Visitors are welcome and attendees are encouraged to bring along labelled native plant specimens for our ‘show and tell’ segment. This month we will be featuring native ferns. After the presentation, we serve refreshments and draw the plant raffle (bring a little cash).

Our August meeting featured top nurseryman Russell Young who gave us some great ideas for the best native plants to use as screens, hedges and windbreaks. Hedges are a formal feature for a sunny position and should be pruned regularly to a ‘tent-shaped’ structure, which maximises the light for growth and guides water to the drip zone. A mixture of small-foliage species, such as lillypillies or westringias works best. Pruning can be carried out with sharp cutters, a pruning saw or loppers, depending on the size of the branches. Screens are wider spaced and require less maintenance. A good windbreak has multiple rows of well-spaced plants of various heights that filter the wind to avoid turbulence, rather than blocking it. Windbreaks can create a useful corridor for the movement of wildlife.

Peter Storer

Bushcare

On Sunday 13 August, we had a fabulous turn out (the best since before Covid) for our monthly bushcare working bee. One team of volunteers watered the young plants at the top of the river bank using watering cans filled from Council’s new water trailer, while another group swept through revegetation zone P1 to clear Madeira Vine and Cat’s Claw and the worst infestations of Creeping Inch Weed. We even found a new weed on site: ‘Arsenic Weed’ Senna septemtrionalis, identified by our new MBRC Bushcare Officer, Daniel. Afterwards, our volunteers enjoyed a convivial afternoon tea at the picnic site, kindly provided by the SDPPA. We thank everyone who came along and contributed. What a great effort!

Our next bushcare working bee will be held on Sunday 10 September from 2pm

Arsenic Weed Bird survey

On 22 August, our birdwatchers recorded an impressive 65 species during our monthly survey. Highlights included seeing a Pacific Emerald Dove flying low over hillside revegetation zone P3, a White-faced Heron over the South Pine River, and wonderful close views of two Shining Bronze-Cuckoos in a eucalypt at the top of the hill. We saw all three local species of fairywrens (Superb, Red-backed and Variegated), with the males now in colourful breeding plumage. We were alerted to a raptor by raucous alarm calls and saw a soaring Brown Goshawk being mobbed by Blue-faced Honeyeaters and magpies. The grand finale P1 on the return leg was finding a very cryptic Russet-tailed Thrush foraging in the leaf litter of zone P1 (this species is usually found in upland rainforest). The full details of the survey can be found on eBird.

Peter Storer

The Russet-tailed Thrush is well camouflaged for the forest floor.

The Samford EcoCorridor is a project of the SDPPA

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club hosted its annual Tetrathlon event last weekend. The weather was perfect, and all competitors had a great day. As well as being a club event, it was also the QLD Hub event for the 2023 Tetrathlon Nationals. We had the Australian Pentathlon Champion and Olympic hopeful Rhys Lanskey there on the weekend, which was great for our young SGVPC riders to see him in action.

Pony Club Nationals are held every two years in different States. This year they’re in Western Australia so some disciplines are holding hub events for riders to attend with their own horses. They all compete over the same course layout, they’re built to the same plan in each state. The QLD riders will fly over to Perth later this year to compete in the other Tetrathlon phases - Running, Swimming and Laser Shooting. As well as competing individually, the competitors can also enter team classes and compete with a friend or family member.

OUT & ABOUT

Samford Pony Club would like to thank all our wonderful volunteers and the Tetrathlon sub-committee representatives for their help running this event.

Thank you to our generous event sponsor Queensland Off the Track, and also Petstock Keperra for sponsoring the Highest Points prizes. Best of luck to the Qld riders going to Perth!

Next Muster: 8am, 10th September.

Claire

CHRONICLE CUP IS BACK!

Samford Rangers v Dayboro

Highvale, 13 August 2023

Dayboro won the toss and batted.

DAYBORO

K Crawley retired …………………………. 52

R Geddes b Heap ………………………… 0

J Jennings c M Willemse b G Bannerman .. 5

B McDonald c Heap b Trost …..………... 40

J McCullough c R Willemse b Middleton ....4

C Geddes run out ………………………… 9

M Cassimaty c Trost b G Bannerman .….0

M Freeman c M Willemse b Kirk …………...6

R Rose c M Bannerman b R Willemse …….0

B Winn (c) c M Willemse b Heap …….……3

T Vandermeer not out …………………… 6

sundries ..................................................... 2

Total off 29.2 overs...................................127

Fall: 1, 19, 83, 96, 109, 110, 117, 117, 117, 126.

Heap 3.2-0-6-2, Binkhorst 3-1-11-0, G

Bannerman 5-0-22-2, Draper 3-0-17-0, M

Bannerman 3-0-15-0, R Williamse 4-0-30-

1, Trost 2-0-11-1, Middleton 3-0-11-1, Kirk 3-1-4-1.

RANGERS

J Heap c Freeman b Jennings ................20

G Bannerman (c) c Winn b Vandermeer .... 1

A Middleton retired ................….……… 52

C Lush c R Geddes b Cassimaty …………16

M Willemse not out ……………………….. 31

M Draper not out …………………………. 8 sundries ......................................................4

Total off 25.5 overs ................................. 132

Fall: 3, 55, 92, 92.

Vandermeer 5-1-8-1, R Geddes 2-0-14-0, McCullough 2-0-18-0, C Geddes 4-0-25-0, Winn 10-8-0, Jennings 3-0-24-1, Rose 3-0-11-0, Cassimaty 3-0-11-0, McDonald 3-0-13-0. Tiger Lawson Award: 3 A Middleton, 2 K Crawley, 1 J Heap

Dayboro against Samford Rangers has become the traditional starting fixture of the Chronicle Cup. This dependable game was set against a backdrop of new arrangements. A sincere thank you to Andrew Green for pulling the season’s fixtures together.

Getting results.

Another key figure in making this season possible, Bert Binkhorst, oversaw the toss and Dayboro captain Ben Winn elected to bat. Julian Heap’s bowling is fearsome. It reached a new level on the weekend, coupled with his newly-grown beard. A sign that his days in the armed forces are nearing an end. He quickly struck and had Rangers’ spirits high.

The Dayboro team had a few new faces. Chronicle Cup debutants with Warehouse cricket experience featured prominently in the batting lineup. Kevin Crawley looked assured at the crease and found boundaries frequently on the leg-side, notching an unbeaten 52. Jackson Jennings, a star to watch for sure, cut an assured figure with bat in hand. 13 years old but playing shots older players have no hope of ever playing. He was unlucky to get out.

Brendan McDonald struck up a healthy partnership with Crawley and pushed the total close to 100. Some disciplined bowling from Jeremy Trost, Nick Kirk, Ryan Willemse, Malcolm Bannerman and Mick Draper kept the scoring contained.

Good fielding allowed Rangers to take their catches, including a sharp run-out to dismiss the dangerous Charlie Geddes. Just when it looked like a partnership could form, it got snuffed out. Martin Willemse took an early contender for catch of the year when he took the sharpest of reaction catches to dismiss Ben Winn. In the end Dayboro were all out for 127.

Tim Vandermeer took the new ball for Dayboro. With the orange Keith Dudgeon in hand, he was a threat, swinging it in the air and asking questions. He removed one of the openers and challenged the more capable batsmen.

Andrew Middleton has probably faced more balls this winter than any other player in the comp. He played strongly in front of the wicket, hitting the new fencing hard. Jackson got Julian caught behind with a beauty. Cooper Lush batted calmly, now a stalwart of Chronicle at 15 years of age, before falling to Cassimaty’s bowling. Martin Willemse showed he’s also classy with the bat in hand, working with Rangers’ talisman Mick Draper to get the required runs.

Earlier this year, my Dad expressed worry that Chronicle may not keep going without him around. At the time I told him it was bound to carry on. People want to have a good game of competitive social cricket and Chronicle continues to satisfy that demand. At the end of play on Sunday, Mum told me she had been speaking with some of the new Dayboro players that had played Warehouse. They said they’d never experienced any cricket game like this before. A game played in good spirit, competition between bat and ball, old friends catching up. A perfect start to the season.

Gavin Bannerman

played win draw loss points

Authorised by Peter Dutton MP, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 3/199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500.

Dickson Seniors’ Expo

The Seniors’ Expo was a tremendous success, with close to 2,000 visitors and over 100 stalls. I’d like to thank all the members of the Dickson Seniors’ Council for their tireless work in organising the event and congratulate them on continuing to make the Expo bigger and better each year.

I started the Dickson Seniors Expo in 2004 with the help of the Dickson Senior’s Council to support seniors in our local community. Every year since, I have been proud to host and sponsor the event.

Thank you also to the army of volunteers who make this local event such a huge success. I look forward to seeing you all again at the 2024 Dickson Seniors Expo.

Local Shows

This year’s Dayboro, Samford and Pine Rivers shows were a great success with great weather to match. I hope you enjoyed your visit to one or more of the shows. Congratulations to all the Show Societies who work tirelessly all year to organise these events.

Educational Resources

Once again, my children’s charts were popular at the recent shows and festivals. I’m particularly excited to mention that our latest addition, the Australia map, received an overwhelming response.

Just a reminder that these educational resources to help your youngsters with

DICKSON NOTES

schoolwork are available free from my electorate office in Strathpine. Contact details below. They include multiplication and alphabet charts, growth charts and of course the Australia map.

Australian National Flag Day

Australian National Flag Day will take place on Sunday 3 September 2023, marking 122 years since the Australian flag was first flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne. Australian National Flag Day has been officially celebrated every year since 1996, following a proclamation by the Governor-General. Our flag inspires love of country, gratitude to our forebears, loyalty to our nation, and dedication to its future when it matters most.

Stay Connected

For regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com.au, or head over and like my Facebook page. If there is anything I can do to help, or any local issues you’d like to raise, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au or call my office in Strathpine on 3205 9977.

Peter Dutton MP Federal Member for Dickson and Federal Opposition Leader

Samford Village 18-20 Station Street

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OUT & ABOUT

Samford Support Network

Working together to help local community members

We Need You!

The Samford Support Network (SSN) is growing rapidly with community members (clients) who need our help and support. We need more local volunteers to support them.

Volunteers can join the SSN and be flexible with what they choose to do. You may choose to drive a client to a medical or social appointment within our local area, into the city or one of the hospitals they we drive clients too. You may join our handyman/gardening support group or join our client support group. You may wish to help with additional jobs we have to do. We

Samford Area Mens Shed

WELCOME to our GARAGE SALE!

On Saturday 2nd September from 7am through to 12noon, your friendly local-area Men’s Shed is having a Garage Sale, and you are invited! Browse leisurely, or rummage excitedly, through a treasure trove of craftsmanship and artistic works that have kept most of our members off the streets for quite a while, thankfully. Discover things out of wood, things out of steel, things out of members’ imaginations and things out of their garages too (with or without their knowledge). You’ll see a range of power tools, hand tools, tech books, timber, art, toys, exotic carvings, home and outdoor equipment and accessories, silverware sculptures and much more.

are very grateful for any time our volunteers can give.

To enable more community participation, we have extended our catchment area for volunteers to the greater Samford region: Samford Village, Samford Valley, Wights Mountain, Camp Mountain, Highvale, Closeburn, Cedar Creek, Yugar Draper, Mt Samson and Kobble Creek.

The SSN supports clients within the

inside the Shed, and marvel at how we blokes are managing to stay awake until midday for a change. Remember, it’s the last day before Father’s Day!

Entry to our Garage Sale is free, with ample free parking inside the gates. You’ll find us at 39 Showgrounds Drive, Highvale, next to the Showgrounds entrance. Want to know more about SAMS? Visit our website at samfordshed.org.au or email samssecretary1@gmail.com.

Digby Shaw

As September appears for another year, Sunday the third celebrates all the dads out there.

Happy Father’s Day! In celebration, here’s a Dad Joke related to books: What would happen if you threw all the books in the ocean?

It would cause a title wave.

catchment area of Samford: Samford Village, Samford Valley, Wights Mountain, Camp Mountain, Highvale, Closeburn, Cedar Creek, Yugar and Draper.

If you are interested in joining a community based network of volunteers who kindly give their time for others, or you’d like further information, please contact the Membership Coordinator membership. coordinator@samfordsupportnetwork.com

You’ll also experience our renowned hospitality and what we laughingly refer to as our hilarious sense of humour. Snag a snag at the sausage sizzle and drinks stand, have a squiz at what – and who – you find

Coming up on the weekend of 9th and 10th September, CLS is having our Annual two day Books Sale to be held at the Samford Scout Den, 44 Cash Avenue North. Helpers are still sorting and selecting in earnest, books from the stockpile to go into the sale. Full details of what’s going to be on offer can be found on the CLS website www.communitylibrarysamford.org While you’re there, take the time to check out the updates to the website, which continues to be a work in progress at present.

Puzzles, games and a few toys will also be up for sale. Cash and Card accepted.

Following on from the Books Sale, it’s back to putting Keeper books back on shelves. This is quite a slow process as three years of extra book accumulations are sorted through for relevance and duplicates.

Believe it or not, the end of October marks three years of the books having no home.

If you’re lucky, you could get this at the sale!

The First Five Years Lasts a Lifetime

If you’re a new parent who’s forgotten how the wheels on the bus help its forward propulsion, or what the nutritional choices are of five little speckled frogs, Baby Rhyme Time sessions at your local library have you covered. For toddlers and young children, libraries also offer Storytime and Playtime activities, helping both kids and parents socialise, while also providing a learning opportunity for the littlies.

Offered as part of the State Government’s First 5 Forever program, these free sessions aim to give kids early literacy skills, and provide parents with tools to practice these skills at home. One little piggy at a time.

First 5 Forever cites research showing that over one million new connections form in children’s brains every second during their first few years of life, with 90 per cent of brain development occurring within the first five years. This period is critical to building strong and healthy neurological pathways.

Sharing stories, singing, talking and playing with children from birth, helps build a foundation for their future development and encourages a lifelong love of learning.

Local mum Christina Gilbey appreciates the active nature of Rhyme Time sessions at her local library.

“I really enjoy learning new songs and the actions that go with them. They’re very easy to follow along to and I can do them with my bub at home. It’s also great getting up with all the other mums and bubs, dancing along to a few songs at the end,” she said.

Mum to two children under five, Monika Kulig, experiences a range of benefits in taking her youngest to Rhyme Time sessions.

“It is always such a positive experience. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming and it’s so stimulating for the babies,” she said. “Interacting with other local mums and bubs is also a huge plus. My bub is always ready for a nap afterwards!”

Closest to Samford, the Arana Hills library runs regular Rhyme Time, Storytime and Playtime sessions throughout the week. There is also a dedicated children’s reading area and toys available to borrow.

If you can’t make it to a library, there are plenty of opportunities to foster early connection and education with the newest member of your family. Babies and young children learn best by listening and interacting with the important adults in their lives during everyday activities. This

can include talking about what you see on the way to the playground, singing during bathtime, or reciting your grocery list as you push a trolley with them down aisle 3.

For a refresher on the tenacity of the incy wincy spider as it waits for better meteorological conditions, 2023 local session times are below.

Arana Hills Library

Baby Rhyme Time (babies – 2 years): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 9.30am – 10am

Storytime (2-5years): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10.30am – 11am

Playtime (0-5 years): Monday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am – 10am

Tanya Hall

OUT & ABOUT

SOLO LADIES WANTING TO TRAVEL

Would you love to travel either in Australia or throughout the World, but because you’re a single woman, perhaps you’ve considered it’s a little daunting? Maybe you’re just not sure where to begin or what is available out there?

Judy Pokinghorne will be speaking about her company, Girls On Tour, at the next Brendale Evening VIEW Club dinner meeting on Tuesday 19 September, commencing at 6.30pm. Judy will share her hints and tips on travelling with a small group. Guests are welcome to our dinner meetings on the third Tuesday evening of the month at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Please email brendale.view@ gmail.com or ring Helen on 0407 003 229 by 15th September for catering purposes.

Unable to join us at the dinner meeting but would like to meet VIEW members? There is a Coffee and Chat morning held on the first Saturday of the month, 10am onwards at White’s Coffee Co in the Bracken Ridge Tavern.

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is the largest community sponsor of students within The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.

Helen Hutton

Dr Lindsey Jones, GP Female, MBBS FRACGP

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri 8 Sept: Your Easy Edible Garden, 11am – 12 noon.

Join Susanne Engelhard to discover five easy steps to start your own edible backyard garden and grow an abundance of food all year round. Susanne is the creator behind the Easy Edible Garden Approach.

You will learn the five common mistakes people make when starting an edible garden and what to do instead, so that you can easily grow food consistently all year round, in your own backyard. No green thumbs necessary. For adults. Bookings required. Mon – Fri, 18-29 Sept: Fun Factory, 3pm – 4pm.

Drop in these school holidays for games, craft and fun for the whole family.

Sat 23 Sept: Book launch: Kathy Hoopmann and Josie Montano, 10.30am – 11.30am.

Join local authors Kathy Hoopmann and Josie Montano at Arana Hills Library as they launch their new children’s book, The Secret Science Society in Space, the sequel to the highly successful The Secret Science Society’s Spectacular Experiment. All ages.

Bookings required. Parents/caregivers should book a ticket for yourself and also your children.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Every Tues, Wed & Thurs: Storytime, 10.30am – 11am.

Storytime is a great way to develop a love of reading and introduce your child to books. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child at the library. For parents and children, 2-5 years.

For bookings and to find out more of what’s happening each week, go to mbrc. qld.gov.au/libraries or visit us on Facebook @MBRC.libraries. Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills

BOOK REVIEW IN THE CLEARING

J.P. Pomare’s ‘In The Clearing’ is a fictional retelling inspired by factual events referred to in the acknowledgements at the end of the book. I first learned of the cult known as The Family when I watched a documentary of the same name. My interest piqued when I came across a new Australian series on Disney+ called ‘The Clearing’ and was compelled to start watching. So, when I started reading Pomare’s novel I had high expectations, and of course, immediately made comparisons to the screen adaptation.

My first impressions of the novel is that it has far more powerful and sinister undertones than the screen version. The pacing, rising tension and suspense all combine to make this an intriguing read and genuine page-turner. The story is told through inter-weaving timelines, from the point of view of Amy as a child and from pages of her journal, and through the eyes of Freya, the woman Amy would become.

What struck me initially is that Freya is

portrayed in the novel as being mentally stronger, more independent and calculating than she is depicted in the screen version, although equally battling the demons of her past. The flashbacks, journal entries and present day narration dovetail seamlessly, with details implanted by the author to ensure the story makes sense as it culminates to its dramatic conclusion.

The story telling, character development and setting are masterfully done, but it is the depth, complexity and evolution of Amy / Freya’s character that sets this story apart from others. The spider’s web of deception, brainwashing and narcissism by the cult leader and her followers who espouse the key value of ‘protect the queen’, play into the manipulation and cruelty towards innocent children who are forced to endure and commit unspeakable acts.

Ultimately the reader is left to contemplate key questions - Who is responsible? Who is pulling the strings? Is there one mastermind or is this a conspiracy to ensure the survival of the cult by a new generation of devotees?

Now, as far as comparing the novel to the screen adaption, well the novel wins hands down. It goes far deeper and unravels the story in logical steps, with the narration driven by Amy and Freya. The Disney+ version bounces around with annoying and confusing flashbacks, and tells the story from the points of view of many characters, some who don’t even exist in the novel.

In fact, the screenplay deviates from the novel to such an extent there are times you have to wonder if the producers were cutting corners or significantly changing key aspects of the plot and characters in order to make their own point of difference. In my view, the deviations from the novel were to the detriment of the screen version.

My advice is to read the novel first and then make your own mind up when you watch the screen version. Even the meaning behind the term ‘The Clearing’ is significantly different between the novel and the screenplay and you will quickly notice other significant differences such as character personalities, descriptions, gender and names, as well as deleted scenes or implanted backstory scenes.

I read ‘In The Clearing’ in two days. I was hooked, and simply had to keep reading to find out what happened in the end, to unravel the mystery of one child’s murder, and the disappearance of another. I highly recommend it for fans of Australian crime and drama fiction. Five stars from me.

Jack Roney

CROSSWORD 1323

27. (1’1) so lonely I could cry

29. You better (5) about what you’re tryin’ to do

32. Singing “Sweet Home Alabama” (3)-summer long

33. Man, I (4,4) a woman

34. Love (2) a burning thing

35 Workin’ (1) to 5, what a way to make a livin’

36 I (5) it off, hoo-hoo-hoo!

Here’s a Country & Western themed ‘Earworm’ from Digby.

DOWN

1. Come and listen (2) my story about a man named Jed

2. Bye bye (4), bye bye happiness

3. I was only 24 hours from (5)

4. A (3) named Sue

5. Oh Ruby, don’t take your love to (4)

6. Don’t it make my brown (4) blue

7. Our (1-1-1-1-1-1-1) becomes final today

11. (5,4), what’s that flower you have on?

12. Thank (3) I’m a country boy

13. You were always on my (4)

14. (5) I’ll touch the green, green grass of home

16. Billie (3) MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge

20. Lord I’m coming (4) to you

21. (4) don’t impress me much

22. They’re gonna put (2) in the movies

24. Please don’t take him even though you can, (6)!

26. Well, I was born a coal (5)’s daughter

28 Stand by your (3)

CROSSWORD 1323

ACROSS

1. Until the (7) of never, and that’s a long, long time

4. These (5) are gonna walk all over you

8. The day my mama socked it to the Harper (6) PTA

9. But don’t think (5), it’s all right!

10. By the (4) I get to Phoenix she’ll be rising

12. On a train bound for nowhere, I met up with a (7)

14. I (2) a lineman for the county

15. On the banks of the (4)

17. Trailers for sale (2) rent

18. Yakety yak, (3’1) talk back

19. Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’, (7)!

20. But don’t tell my (5)

23. All my ex’s live in (5)

25. (6), don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys

27. (1’1) so lonely I could cry

29. You better (5) about what you’re tryin’ to do to me

32. Singing “Sweet Home Alabama” (3)-summer long

33. Man, I (4,4) a woman

34. Love (2) a burning thing

35 Workin’ (1) to 5, what a way to make a livin’

36 I (5) it off, hoo-hoo-hoo!

DOWN

1. Come and listen (2) my story about a man named Jed

2. Bye bye (4), bye bye happiness

3. I was only 24 hours from (5)

4. A (3) named Sue

29. Mountain mamma, (4) me home

30. If you’re not in (2) for love, I’m outta here!

31. Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s (4) in spring

Crossword 1223 Solution from 18/08/23 edition

Modern Family Home on Flawless 4.2 Acre Parcel...

Located on historic grounds, that once hosted the Closeburn markets and local sporting field for generations gone by, this 4.2 acre property still features the original cricket pitch from the village grounds. Flat, fertile and fully fenced the land is highly sought after and is an ideal equestrian estate.

• Low maintenance family residence built in 2012

• Generous open plan layout, outdoor alfresco + media room

• Custom built cabinetry inc. impressive TV unit & work station

• Sparkling in-ground saltwater pool with tranquil surrounds

• Dual street frontage, 2x electric front gates & 15kW solar

Contact Agent for Price Guide

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• Tank water (67, 500L), NBN & phone reception (Telstra)

• 15m x 9m shed + 15m x 3.5m built-in annexe feat 3 phase

• Alluvial soil, fully fenced house yard + paddock & shelter

• School bus stop at front gate

• 5 mins to Samford Village | 35 mins to CBD & Airport

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Nestled upon a spacious 1,250 m² parcel, perfect for families, surrounded by vibrant gardens and usable yard space, this residence exudes a unique blend of character, charm and striking design features, catering to those in pursuit of an elevated lifestyle harmoniously integrated with its surrounds.

• Imaginative curation creates a comfortable atmosphere

• Handcrafted timber doors & impressive wine cellar for 150+

• Windows, in unconventional shapes, frame the outdoor vistas

• Custom timber slab & built-in cabinetry offers style & utility

• Modern layout, entertainer’s kitchen + lounge

Contact Agent for Price Guide

Chelsea Perry | 0415 901 389 | chelsea@craigdoyle.com.au

• Wood burning fireplace for cosy winter evenings at home

• Views of Samford Valley and high-rise glimpses

• Located in the heart of Mt Glorious Village close to cafes

• 20 mins to Samford Village amenities, dining, and schools

• 60 mins to Brisbane CBD and Airport

1823 Mount Glorious Road, Mount Glorious

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21 Royston Street, King Scrub

Luxurious 5-star Acreage Estate

Situated on more than 6 manicured acres and perfectly positioned on a ridge to capture commanding views that extend for kilometres out to the D’Aguilar Ranges, this 5-star property offers an elevated standard of living with three separate yet connected dwellings, ideal for multigenerational living or affording guests their own space, with each residence

• Three dwellings located on 6.2 manicured acres

• Main residence - 4 bed, 2.5 bath + 2 offices

• Self-Contained Apartment – stunning views

• Cottage – 2 bed, 2 bath, living + media room & deck

• Cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, entertainers kitchen

Expressions of Interest close 5pm, 25th September 2023

Drewe Henzell 0429 555 651 | Kirsty Hopkins 0414 337 733

• Spring-fed dam with “beach” access for kayaking + gazebo

• Sparkling pool, landscaped firepit, meandering walking trails

• Land safely fenced with two paddocks + shelter

• 10 undercover parking spaces with 4 high clearance spaces

• 20 mins to Petrie Rail | 55 mins to CBD | 45 mins to Airport

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

With LEIGH HUTTON 0400 465 101

A SELECTION OF PROPERTIES BY LEIGH

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Belle Property Samford 07 3289 3289 Shop 6,11 Main Street, Samford Village info.samford@belleproperty.com Belle Property Dayboro 07 3425 3425

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can rest assured you will get ‘A result you can be proud of!’

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repair, service and maintain any gas-run appliances including ovens, cook tops, BBQ and hot water systems. Leak detection, upgrades, regulators & bottles and new installations.

Family

S Sewage Treatment

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SPECIALISTS

INSTALLATION, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE

0418 892 493

Locally owned & operated for over 25 years

FOR ALL HOME SEPTIC REPAIRS AND NEW SYSTEMS

Family operated here when you need us Friendly service with custom solutions

CONTACT: 0427 374 392 www.maxfieldswastewater.com.au

W.A.S Wastewater Solutions Pty Ltd

Wastewater Treatment Systems

Servicing, Repairs & Pump Outs

Family owned and operated. Call Geoff: 0424 157 712

Email: info@waswastewater.com.au

www.waswastewater.com.au

S Slashing

John Keal isn’t just a friendly water carrier, he also does Acreage Slashing

• 4wd Tractor Slashing, 6 foot wide cut

• Efficient and experienced

• Keep you acreage under control

• Reduce the risk of snakes

• Minimise fire hazards

Ph: 3353 3211 Your friendly, local Samford man for water deliveries, pools & slashing

S Surveyors/Town Planners

over 25 years genuine experience

 crane truck

 stump grinder

18 inch woodchipper

 large tree specialist land clearing

 forest mulch for sale

phone Steve:

TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY/CLASSIFIEDS – 0477 663 696

2023 DATES AND DEADLINES*

EDITION: 15 September

Deadline: 7 September

EDITION: 29 September

Deadline: 21 September

EDITION: 13 October

Deadline: 5 October

EDITION: 27 October

Deadline: 19 October

EDITION 10 November Deadline 2 November

EDITION 24 November Deadline 16 November

EDITION 8 December

Deadline 30 November

* 5pm

HEALTH & WELLBEING

ALLPRO PRESSURE WASHING: 0411 160 098 allpropressurewashing.com.au

CONTACT GLEAM O DAWN for all your rural supplies, pet, garden, hardware & saddlery needs. Your one stop rural shop. Ph. 3289 1699. ORDERS for point of lay pullets and purebreds. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699.

45kg GAS BOTTLES exchange Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699.

FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087.

GENERAL ACCOMMODATION

SAMFORD “SOUL” ACCOMMODATION: House for Hire, 3 bed short term. Cabins delivered to you. Winnebago for hire. 3289 6000

SERVICES

ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 BINDII AND WEED CONTROL in your lawns, spray now! Bindii must be sprayed now to avoid those nasty prickles later in the season. Also, rid those broadleaf weeds at the same time and get your lawn looking great again. Ph John on 0456 565 148, Target Pest & Turf Services.

CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com

DRIVEWAY/PATHS/CARPARKS DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING: 0411 160 098 allpropressurewashing.com.au

FURNITURE: For your Samford furniture repairs and rejuvenation please call Clive 0488 370 707.

GENERAL PEST CONTROL Are ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents and fleas causing you issue? Exp’d Samford based owner operator, fully licensed, fully insured, great service, great results. Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938.

HOUSEWASHING: 0411 160 098 allpropressurewashing.com.au

LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used.

LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231..

MORTGAGE BROKER Sarah Doyle Mortgage Choice 0401 435 775.

SOIL CORING AND AERATION: The most overlooked aspect to a great lawn! Heavy duty machine takes cores up to 50mm deep resulting in better water and fertiliser absorption whilst aerating roots. Exp’d operator, Ph John at Target Pest & Turf Services on 1300 638 938.

SOLAR PANEL CLEANING: 0411 160 098 allpropressurewashing.com.au

TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945

WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549

ANIMALS

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722

PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708.

PET RESORTS AUSTRALIA SAMFORD. Ph: 3289 1600 W: petresortsaustralia.com

TUITION

DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $40 p/hr M: 0434 544 215.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY. Highvale. Gentle, nonintrusive healing modality; safe for infants through to elderly; and those in deep transitions; mental, emotional, physical health. Ph Christine Pronger 0432 976 600 RCST, BCST, B.SocWk

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121

YOGA AT ZEN SPACE is for every-body! With nearly 15 classes a week we are your one stop shop for yoga & meditation offering courses and classes for beginners, over 60’s and established students. Plus regular workshops, weekly HeartSong Community Choir and live music events! Space for hire for your events too! www.zenspace. com.au or 0421 058 250 for more info.

SAMFORD WOMEN’S MASSAGE: Remedial & Relaxation Massage Therapy. M: 0401 844 554 www. samfordwomensmassage.com.

DEEP TISSUE BODY THERAPY. Body Alignment, Remedial, Triggerpoint. Decrease pain-Renew function. Rediscover the magic of freedom in your body! Samford & Ashgrove Charles Kise. 0415 150 098.

POSITIONS VACANT

WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436

NEXT SDPPA MEETING

Wednesday

20th September

Samford

Community Hub (SCHUB). 7pm start. All welcome.

Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au.

MAGAZINE STANDS/MULTIPLE COPIES

Belle Property

Community Bank Samford (Bendigo) Cafe Lagarto

Drakes Samford

Drop Out Cafe

Famous Samford Patisserie

Fish Lips Samford

Flight Centre

Gleam O’Dawn

Little Tree Bake & Brewhouse

Long Yard Larder

Mooey’s Mt Nebo PO

Ray White

Samford Design & Print

Samford Variety Store

The Slab Hut

Spokes Cafe

Tourist Centre

Aged Care Advice and Advocacy. FREE Service. Samford Community Hub by appointment. Jay Richters 0420 278 240

Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

Facebook: Aikido Samford

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford Community Hub every Tues: 7pm. Farmers Hall every Thurs: 10am. No need to book just turn up. These are both child friendly meetings.

ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford.

Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755

Archery- Target Archers Beginner courses and new membership enquiries email: samfordvalleytargetarchers@gmail.com

Arana Leagues Social Golf Club plays golf on alternate w/ ends throughout the year. Sat afternoon/Sun mornings. Call President Ted Goodwin 0407 036 891

Army Cadets: Samford 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday, excluding holidays at Samford Community Hub. E: 107ACU@ armycadets.gov.au for further information.

Avenue of Honour For all information on this project or to order a memorial plaque contact samfordaoh@gmail.com or leave a message at the RSL on 3289 6928

Book Club Contact Rose: 0414 973 010, E: rose.moss@bigpond.com

Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month within 350km. Marion 0409 028 851.

Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month. 11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com

Cedar Creek Bushcare Group: 2nd Thurs of the month (except Dec and Jan). Andy Williams Park. 8:30am - 10:30am. MBRC provide tools and insurance. All welcome. Contact Fiona 0421 071 412

Churches/Religions

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667

Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832

Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931

St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715

Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888

Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Phil Campbell 3355 3843

Baha’i Faith Azita 0405194623

Church of United Spiritualism: Rev Lee Ovenstone 0404 059 916

Alive Church: Ps Duane Van Vuuren 0488 495 049

Mychurch Everton Park Ph: 3355 7444

Nexus Church Samford: www.nexuschurch.com.au

Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@communitylibrarysamford.org

Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster and increase the visibility of all arts in Samford & surrounds. Contact: admin@creativesamford.com

CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month. Hall bookings Lilah: 0421 709 723

Cycling Samford Velos. Every Saturday from Samford Patisserie. Contact Daryl Van Cooten 3289 8319 (h) 3480 6602

Eco Corridor Samford (SDPPA) Monthly bushcare 2-4pm 2nd Sunday except Dec/Jan. Meet in Samford parklands carpark by netball courts. samfordecocorridor@gmail.com

Equestrian Group (SEG) Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com

Halls for Hire

SCHUB manager@schub.org.au

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378.

CWA Hall. Lilah 0421 709 723

Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com

Samford Bowls Club - info@samfordbowlsclub.com.au

Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 0408 665 434

Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au

Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400

Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715

Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 250 Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

Mah-jong at Samford Bowls Club Every Wednesday & Friday 1pm4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794

Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@ mowmbr.org New volunteers always welcome.

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired men for a coffee and chat. 9.30am every Friday at Fish Lips, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 85 Millen Farm a not-for-profit volunteer run organic permaculture-based community farm - education area, market garden, community exchange. Contact: Martine Nordh 0450 696 854.

Mt Glorious Community Assoc Meets third Thurs of month. 6.30pm at the new comunity hall. mtgloriouscommunityassociation@ outlook.com

Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 6.45pm first Tuesday of month (except January). E: samford@npq.org.au

Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au

North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month. See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Croquet Club Deakin Street, Brendale. Social sports club, play days: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Sat. Carolyn 0480271272 or pinerivers@croquetqld.org

Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.

Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail. com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

Pony Club Committee meetings at Richards Rd, 7.30pm first Monday of the month. Pony Club Muster at Richards Rd on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 8.30am. www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au

Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details.

Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fourth Tuesday. Contact President Rob Robinson 0488 770 419 RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress. Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org

Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @ SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress. org.au Facebook: SDPPA

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford Showgrounds. Contact sdcarriagedriversinc@gmail.com

Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets 7am on the second Wednesday of each month at the SCHUB. Contact secretary@samfordchamber.com

Samford & District Show Society Committee meetings at Showgrounds - 2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety. com.au

Samford Area Men’s Shed Tuesdays 9am, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale. samssecretary1@gmail.com

Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7

days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

Samford Bowls Club Bowling Tues 9am & 1pm, Wed 9am, Sat 1pm. Venue hire/enquiries info@samfordbowls.com.au

Samford Commons admin@samfordcommons.org.au. Leah Hudson M: 0432 682 024. Community Conversation @ Little Tree Bake & Brew House. 2:30pm – 4:30pm – 1st Sunday of each month.

Samford Community Folk Dance. All welcome at 7:30pm on 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in the Farmers Hall. Contact Heather 3289 4708 www.colonialdance.com.au

Samford Community Garden (at Millen Farm) is a space to connect with community, to learn about edible gardening and to grow your own food. E: scg.admin@millenfarm.org

Samford Community Singers Mondays 7pm. Farmers Hall. Coordinator, Nettie Carroll 0412 991 759. Membership Secretary: Raymond Adams 3289 1789

Samford Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph Haughty 3289 4378 Payback 3298 5194.

Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter)

Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.org.au. Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.com

Samford Local Growers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group

Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743

Samford Patchworkers Meet CWA Hall every Wed morning 9am except 3rd Wed. Ph: Rae 0407 693 818. ‘Nighties’ meet at Samford Community Hub 2nd & 4th Wed. 6.30pm to 9pm. Ph: Victoria 0438 757 185

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics www.redfinaquatics.com.

M: 0448 726 343

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) PresidentGraham Young, pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0400 487 809. Secretary - Mathew Kilkelly, secy@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313

Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call 0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

Samford Scout Group Membership enquiries to David Reed: gl@ samford.scoutsqld.com.au www.samfordscouts.com.au Ph: 3040 6400

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. www.samfordsupportnetwork.com.

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027

Samford Valley Markets. 2nd Saturday each month 7am-noon. Facebook: Samford Valley Markets.

Swimming Club Contact Anna Wilson 0427 659 388. president@ samfordswimclub.com.au

Samford Tennis Club Enquiries Jessica Catterall 0466 883 899 www.samfordtennis.net. hello@southerncrosstennis.com.au

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www.samfordweather. com