Town & Country Journal, Week #114 - March 16, 2023

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Warwick in lockdown

Police on Tuesday concluded the enforcement of a lockdown around one of the core residential districts of Warwick, bounded by Wood Street (the highway), Dragon Street, Grafton Street and Gore Street. Parts of Warwick had a surreal atmosphere with alarms, and announcements to lock doors and stay out of sight broadcasted.

The incident began at 10pm on Monday when police revealed they were

negotiating with what they believed to be an armed man in a house in Wantley Street inside the exclusion zone, with residents urged to stay indoors. The incident ended at 8.15am when specialist police entered the residence and located the body of a 38-year-old man. No reports of shots being fired have emerged at this stage. The incident had been triggered 13 hours earlier when reports came through of an armed man in the vicinity. One of our staff wit-

nessed a woman talking to police, holding a young child and suffering what appeared to be an injured knee. The woman was clearly distraught. The incident comes just a day after a man was found dead of self-inflicted wounds at a residence in Kirwan near Townsville, after a siege which also led to an exclusion zone being enforced. The enforcement zone was largely residential, with relatively few businesses affected.

Allora to host horse royalty

Glyn Rees editor@thedailyjournal.ink

The picturesque Allora Showgrounds is on the verge of yet another gala event that will highlight the town of Allora and further underline its title as “the Best Little Town on the Downs”.

The second annual Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival will fill the showgrounds to capacity this weekend featuring

the magnificence of the many heavy horse breeds and offering experiences of rural life and industry in simpler times gone by.

Hot on the heels of Allora signature events, the Allora Heritage Weekend and the Allora Annual Show, the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival more than capably completes a trifecta of events that shine a spotlight on the early months of the Southern Downs.

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The Polzin/Bradford heavy horse team hauling a wheat wagon in the Allora Showgrounds at last year’s Heavy Horse Festival. Photo Amy Walker.

From the Courts on Monday, March

Neighbourhood Dispute

A Warwick man currently in the midst of a dispute with his neighbour was accused of trespassing on the other party’s property.

The man was reportedly fixing a fence separating the two properties when he dropped his hammer in the other man’s yard and had to retrieve it.

The fence had been built by the defendant, and the other party is reportedly facing charges for damaging the fence, as well as damaging cameras.

The other party had reportedly put rocks under the fence, and the defendant said in court that, “At my own expense, I put wood under the fence, dropped the hammer, and had to retrieve it.”

“I can’t talk to this man,” the

defendant added.

Magistrate Victoria Sturgess ordered an “absolute discharge” based on the context of the situation.

“Neighbourhood disputes are very difficult to resolve, especially when criminal charges are involved” Magistrate Sturgess said.

The defendant was also on a no-contact order with his neighbour, for details that were not entirely divulged, but included details of the man knocking on his neighbour’s door.

Magistrate Sturgess asked “It’s not against the law to walk up to someone’s door is it?”

No punishment was passed, and no conviction was recorded.

Post hole rammer

A 67-year-old man was

charged a collective $750 for the possession of ammunition, a weapon, and for stealing a post hole rammer.

The man had reportedly rented out a room in a house he owned to another party to help them out. Originally, the other party was allowed to stay in the room for free, and the defendant was building a shed for them to live in the backyard of the property.

After some time, the defendant asked the other party to pay rent, and they refused.

Following a falling out, the defendant left the property and stopped working on the shed.

The other party had later complained of stolen items, and said they saw the defendant’s vehicle leaving the property.

When police arrived at the defendant’s house to search his house, they found a post hole rammer, which was reported stolen.

The defendant told police the item belonged to him, but after a receipt check, the police discovered that this was in fact the stolen post hole rammer.

He reportedly withheld the post hole rammer as compensation for a lack of rental payments.

Magistrate Victoria Sturgess told the defendant that, “If you believe someone owes you money, there are ways to organise getting it back. You need to do things by the book.”

The post hole rammer is now reportedly in a position to be returned to its owner.

During the search of the man’s house, police also found an old rifle, which was said to be a souvenir from his professional hunting days, as well as 393 bullets.

The Magistrate expressed concern over the non-secured manner in which the weapon was found.

“Rural properties are very much targets for weapons,” she said. “If weapons are not secured property, they can be a great target for thieves, and pose a genuine safety issue.”

The defendant has a history of stealing and weapon related offences but has not committed an offence in nearly 25 years.

A post hole rammer is a tool used to knock fence posts into the ground.

Killarney in the spotlight

How to have your say until March 24

Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

ABC Radio this week entered the debate about Killarney library with a local interviewed on morning radio on March 13, sharing her views with broadcaster David Iliffe, in response to the approach to Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) for what council describe as “an expanded” library service.

The following day, March 14, Councillor Stephen Tancred was interviewed to continue the conversation about library needs, supportive of locals putting views towards the survey

launched by council last week.

On Monday Mr Iliffe had asked how the service can be “expanded” if it currently does not exist. Killarney had a significant service, pre-Covid, of a truck with possible library-borrowing options. That was changed to a van that Cr Tancred said was not effective, cost-wise, for the downturn in use.

In a media release from Council on March 10, an SDRC spokesperson stated that “a passionate group of Killarney residents presented their vision for expanded library services and asked Council to consider the viability of a new branch in the community”.

SDRC further said that Councillor Marco Gliori

“encouraged the community to have a voice on the future direction of library services to the Killarney community”.

“Libraries are more than just books – they are an important community and cultural resource, and they enrich communities,” Councillor Gliori was also reporting as saying in the media release.

It seems that via ABC Radio, and speaking to our newspapers, Killarney locals are making their voices known.

Until March 24, others too can take part in a survey about this development, the survey available online at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ JY9ZLD9 and on the Southern Downs Libraries Facebook

page. Paper copies of the survey are also said to be available at the library branches in Allora, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

“Gathering information through the survey process is a vital element of assessing the most viable options and determining how Council can best meet the needs and aspirations of the community,” Cr Gliori said.

“I thank the Killarney residents for reaching out to Council and presenting their vision for library services in the area.”

Southern Downs Regional Library operates with the assistance of the State Library Queensland and the Queensland Government, SDRC have confirmed.

Calls for road access policy to be reviewed

Jonathan O’Neill oneill.jonathan1@outlook.com

Atweak to the planning scheme to make developing properties without road access easier, may not be resolved before the current scheme is reviewed.

Southern Downs Deputy Mayor, Ross Bartley stressed that the emerging issue of road access for new builds is probably of Council’s own making.

“One of the main rules as far as planning goes is if someone wants to build a residence in an area

where there’s an unformed road, they must construct the road to our satisfaction… it’s an enormous cost,” Cr Bartley said.

“We have a road hierarchy… we have a policy for the provision of road transportation… the definitions are quite enlightening on how to use this policy,” Cr Bartley said.

“What’s occurring is, we cannot maintain these roads, and it’s understandable why… we’ve got so much on our plate with what’s happened with flood damage,” Cr Bartley said.

“We can’t keep all our roads

that carry a couple of hundred vehicles a day okay… we are going to be resource stretched… and I think it’s time we need to look at our planning policy in conjunction with our road hierarchy and we need to establish a road register which we haven’t got,” Cr Bartley said.

“At the end of it, we need to come to an agreement that in the future we don’t insist on these fairly elaborate roads and just insist on a track on the road reserve that we maintain, not to the level that people expect,” Cr Bartley said.

The Deputy Mayor highlighted that in the planning scheme, a new building application will not be approved unless an all-weather access road is constructed, and called for a workshop or information session to address the terminology issue in the upcoming planning scheme review.

“Is that what we want in our new planning scheme? I’m starting to think we need to think seriously about writing another form of terminology to given give them all-weather access so an emergency vehicle could get there if they had to… that’s about all

Council CEO lands a longer contract

Jonathan O’Neill oneill.jonathan1@outlook.com

Southern Downs Regional Council has moved in line with many local governments in Queensland, offering their CEO a 4-year contract term.

Current Council CEO, David

Burges entered into a 3-year contract with Southern Downs Regional Council in September 2020, with an option of a 2-year extension requiring mutual agreement between Council and the CEO.

Every Councillor in the chamber on Wednesday were unanimous in their support of CEO David Burges receiving an extend-

ed contract.

Councillor Cynthia McDonald praised the CEO’s work steering the ship during the Covid pandemic saying it hasn’t been an easy ride.

“End of the drought, Covid-19, fires, floods, a housing crisis… certainly a lot of challenging periods that this community has had to go through, and the CEO has

certainly kept this ship upright and sailing ahead,” Cr McDonald said.

An extended period of 4-years would allow Council to have a leader through a turbulent election.

“During that time, an organisation such as ours with 360 employees, contracts etcetera, needs to be steered with a steady hand… and

you’d need,” Cr Bartley said.

“Also, we need to say this is how much much maintenance we will do on a road or track of that nature,” Cr Bartley said.

It was noted that currently, these remote roads need to be built to a stand to support all-weather access in the event of an emergency.

Southern Downs Council CEO, David Burges indicated that Council were in the process of tweaking the planning scheme, but this issue may not be resolved before the planning scheme is reviewed.

I’m certainly comfortable with endorsing that the CEO should be there through the duration of an election period,” Cr McDonald said.

The new employment contract for the CEO is due to commence on the 14th of September with the Councillors voting to delegate the Mayor the authority to finalise the new employment contract.

EVERYONE’S ENTITLED with Andrew Gale

We just had a funny old week weather wise. Plenty of rain was predicted for the week but as we got towards the weekend, the rain did its usual thing and held off, and off and off.

I wasn’t actually surprised. I was thinking the rain would stick to the coast mostly, or down the hill as I like to say, instead of up here over the range. That was until Sunday morning.

That’s when I was out in my boat working on Leslie Dam. It hit hard and fast. Pretty soon I had an inch or two dumped on my head. It didn’t worry me though. It’s not like we’re in the winter months yet. But I was soaking wet and very quickly had the dam pretty much all to myself.

Not long into the cloudburst however, I did make a run for it after all. Not because I was wet, but because the big hairy guy with the giant hammer. You know, Thor. The god of thunder and lightning and all that, decided to announce his imminent appearance by issuing a few thunder-claps.

If there is one thing that bothers me in an open boat out on the water, it’s lightning. And for good reason. According to Wikipedia, the energy in

an average lightning strike is about 10 gigawatts. 10 billion watts! That’s a lot of lightbulbs or about 8 times the power required (1.21 gigawatts) to make Marty McFly’s DeLorean time machine travel through time in the movie “Back to the Future.”

Yes, I know that was Hollywood fantasy, but this lad does know that lightning ain’t. Hence my hasty retreat.

It wasn’t the first time nor probably the last time I have had to deal with electrical atmospheric phenomena on the water. Once, I was out there on a pretty typical summers afternoon. It was fine above us but there were passing scuds and storms in the near distance just north of us. All of a sudden you could feel the air start to change. It felt dry and crackly and the hair on a female passengers head started to just stand straight up and out of her head. It was like a giant hair halo or helmet. Everyone was giggling at her. I was giggling, but mine was more a nervous titter.

I recognised what I was seeing straight away as a sign of an impending lightning strike. I throttled the boat up and got as far away from those clouds as we could. Fast. Thank goodness I had paid attention to those survival lectures when I was a boy scout. It must be the only thing I did pay attention to because I’m hopeless at putting up tents and tying knots to this day.

I also know that I’ve said and done plenty of things in my life that might make me a target for a higher deity that may or may not hold influence over clouds and the things that fall from them.

Best to just be safe.

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COLUMN CENTIMETRES

with Olav Muurlink

If the war in Europe proves anything it is not that “we need to beef up security in case the same thing happens to us”. It proves that we are boneheads, a laughably stupid species; two ‘Christian’ nations who both claim to believe in ‘thou shalt not kill’, purchasing sophisticated weapons to kill each other.

I watched half of All Quiet on the Western Front last night, the last few days of WWI, the days when war was even dumber than it is now…men running through the mud straight into machine gun fire. The joy on their faces as they signed up could be put down to innocence, but we aren’t so innocent now…. With every one having access to everything, with a century and some under our belt, we’ve got Russians and Ukrainians within kilometres of each other fighting to the death over a piece of real estate they’ve jointly destroyed. Modern human beings, who have been through kindergarten, primary school, high school, university, but still fighting like they were at kindie…but this time, using a metal stick based loosely on an invention that the Chinese released around 1132 (a bamboo tube filled with gunpowder, tied to spear), this time mummy won’t be able to kiss it better.

It’s not as if Ukraine and Russia are not quite sophisticated well educated countries—both with major problems with corruption,

to be sure, but countries that should know better.

Now apparently Australia is going to make cuts to the NDIS so we can afford to buy a matching set of nuclear submarines that we will probably never use, hopefully. It’s not just that it’s going to cost an obscene amount of money…do we stop and think of what those submarines are designed for? To drill holes in other humans, to irrigate the earth and fill the oceans with blood. Believe me, I support the war in Ukraine, and part of me feels that if I was younger I might go over and contribute in some way…but another part of me shakes my head in disbelief. We’re still doing that to each other… when we have so many better things to do…

It’s funny how people worry about a “New World Order”, scoff at the WHO and the UN and such, when those efforts are all aimed at trying to help us as a species just grow up and solve problems with talk rather than tanks. If you read the history of things like Esperanto (the ‘one world’ language) or the League of Nations and the United Nations etc, you’ll realise I’m far from the first to think we ought to be better than this.

Olav Muurlink is associate professor of sustainable innovation at Central Queensland University

Tomorrow’s papers

Stanthorpe Record Daily Journal

In Friday’s edition (March 17) of Stanthorpe’s latest there will be:

■ The latest citizens welcomed to the Southern Downs by Mayor Pennisi today, March 16, from journalist Kim Hanson-Ross who was there.

■ News from the Granite Belt Music Council

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■ More from Open Ended, for Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery from journalist Selina Venier who was at the opening.

In Friday’s edition of Warwick’s latest there will be:

■ The latest citizens welcomed to the Southern Downs by Mayor Pennisi today, March 16, from journalist Kim Hanson-Ross who was there.

■ The latest SDRC news with journalist Jono O’Neill who was at this seek’s Information Session.

■ Nine Year Sister’s first time performing at The Dairy Lounge in Warwick.

Volunteer firefighters awarded QFES

Kim Hanson-Ross kimberley.hansonross@icloud.com

Warwick locals Yvonne and Peter Maher were awarded the The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Medal on February 25, at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, for their long-term contributions as volunteers to the Wildash Rural Fire Brigade.

“I’ve been in it for 25 years,” Mr Maher said, “I’m the fire warden so I still get around the area.”

Mr Maher said he enjoyed working with the fire brigade because “you meet all sorts of people for a start. It beats just hanging around in the bungalow all the time.”

“Way, way back when I was a teenager, it had been a stormy Saturday night, and lightning had started a fire. A bit of branch had fallen from a tree

and set the paddock on fire.”

“Since I’ve been in the brigade, you never know when you’re going to get call out.”

Mrs Maher said that she hasn’t fought fires during her time as a volunteer, instead, she helps around “the shed, do what needs doing. I’ll be outside gardening, and when we have functions on, I help with catering for that. I enjoy doing that.”

Mr Maher added, “We do yard maintenance around the shed, mowing, not so heavily involved in the fire side of things as I used to be but still doing a bit.”

Both Mr and Mrs Maher stated that they were surprised to receive the QFES Medal, though further added that they were “very honoured.”

Mr Maher recommended people keep their yards well main-

tained around the house, and ensure trees are not located too close to the house, in order to avoid damage to protect the house from fires. He further advised that “for big fires, have an exit plan, an if you’re told to get out, you just got to go.”

The Wildash Rural Fire Brigade had fundraised to build their shed in 2010. It “kicked off from humble beginnings

from what we have now,” Mr Maher said, “Before now, volunteers all banded together on their individual vehicles and fought the fire. We’ve gathered a lot of gear over the years, got all modern stuff now.”

The Warwick Wildash Rural Fire Brigade are interested in taking in new members. Call the secretary on 0407405751.

Yvonne Maher at Australia Day Award Ceremony.

A “perfect” day” for Rachael and Matthew

Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

Lifelong friends with shared faith in God, Rachael Paech and Matthew Carnell, tied the knot in beautiful, rural style on November 27 but the groom called on the virtue of patience after promptly arriving on a motorbike.

“As I was standing up the front, the nerves started to get to me and it didn’t help that they were running late,” Matthew shared with The Town and Country Journal. “When Rach was walking down the aisle, the nerves all started to go away, and everything felt right.”

The duo married at Savina Lane Winery following a threeyear courtship where they felt drawn to the other in a Godconfirmed way, faith formed in their individual family of origin and also as members of Your Church, Stanthorpe, they said.

“After dating Rach for three years, we both questioned where this relationship was taking us,” Matthew continued. “I had started to pray about whether she was the one God had put in my life, to be with forever. After about six months of prayer, I was welding at work and felt that God had put in my heart saying, ‘Yes, she is the one for you, Matthew’. After this I thought I should mention it to my parents … (and) although at first, they were thrown off guard, they were both very supportive of my decision.”

Rachael said what she most admired in her now-husband was his “value for family and friends”.

“Ever since high school began, Matt had given up his Saturdays to help his dad and work on the

family farm,” she said. “I have always admired his passion for wanting to help his family and be with them.”

Matthew is the eldest child of Scott and Rita Carnell (nee Gasparin), and has a brother, Joshua (Josh), and two sisters, Megan and Rebekah.

Rachael is the daughter of Chasley and Michael Paech, and a sister to Hannah and Alicia, as well as their own Joshua (Josh), the couple affirming both sets of parents for helping them prepare for the wedding.

“They were all so organised in making bookings and appointments and arranging for the day to run smoothly and helping set up the ceremony and reception,” Rachael said. “They were supportive of our ideas for the wedding and also had great ideas that I simply hadn’t thought of. Our special day wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

Of Rachael’s special characteristics, Matthew said his nowwife “always tries to make others happy, even if it’s just saying, ‘Thanks, have a good day’ to a stranger that works at the gro-

cery store”. “Rach is also passionate about everything she does and very smart even if she doesn’t like admitting it,” he added.

The wedding day itself might have been running later than predicted but the outcome was as glorious as hoped for.

“We had planned to have our wedding shortly after I had finished university exams,” Rachael said. “This resulted to the lead up of the wedding being pretty stressful as I had exams, and placements just weeks before the wedding. I even had assignment due mere days before the wedding. This would have been quite stressful however I stayed on top of my studies and submitted them earlier.

“The week leading up the wedding was stinking hot however when Sunday came, the day begun overcast with a few drizzles scattered throughout as we all got ready. We prayed for the day to clear up and by the time the ceremony started, as I started walking down the aisle, the clouds separated, and the sun shone upon us.

“It was the perfect weather for the ceremony and the rain stayed away for the rest of the day.”

Today, Mr and Mrs Matthew and Rachael Carnell live and study in Brisbane, Rachael in her final year of a dual degree in Mathematics and Education and Matthew continuing a boiler making apprenticeship.

They credit God for helping them find a rental in a difficult Brisbane market and for the happiness they experience in life.

“I think God has had a fairly big part in our relationship from the youth groups and church we

attended which brought us closer together,” Rachael said. “(And) like every relationship, there are ups and downs and every time there’s been a tough spot, I’ve had a sense of peace that can only come from God that everything is going to be fine.”

Best of all, they return to our rural parts for the serenity of what they have always known, Rachael saying, “Although we aren’t at home anymore, we take every chance we get to come back to Stanthorpe and hang with Matthew’s lovely family and watch them grow up.”

(Rain table courtesy willyweather.com.au)

At Rachael Paech’s side as bridesmaids were (from left) Anna Henderson, Alicia Paech, Hannah Paech and Jaz Taylor.

Photos Shane Andersen photography. More in tomorrow’s Stanthorpe Record including how the groom and groomsmen arrived to the ceremony.

Boy Soldier...

Just like George Bently Guymer who

I wrote about in January, I have discovered another ‘boy soldier’ from our region.

George Harold Slade was born in Killarney on 16 September 1899 to John and Alice Jane Slade (later Tytherleigh). He attended school at Urbenville and was working as a labourer in Woodenbong, New South Wales when he travelled to Warwick to enlist on the 7 January 1916. The details on his enlistment papers describe him as being of dark complexion with brownish grey eyes and black hair. He stood at

5 foot 9 inches tall. He listed his age as 21 years and held the rank of Private in the 12 Infantry Battalion.

His Service Record indicates he embarked overseas aboard the “Hawkes Bay” on the 20 April 1916 and proceeded to France in August 1916, was sent to hospital at the 1st Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples on the 6 January 1917. Upon his discharge from the hospital George re-joined the unit on the 7 February 1917.

He was reported Killed In Action on the 15 April 1917 in the Red Cross Society Wounded & Missing file where previ-

ously

he was listed as missing. There was no trace of his body. His correct age at the time of his death was 17 years and 7 months making him one month younger than George Guymer.

His name appears at Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, VillersBretonneux, Picardie, France, Bristol (Arnos Vale) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, with the notation of No known grave – “Known Unto God”.

George’s name also appears on the following memorials: Australian War

Memorial Roll of Honour, Urbenville Memorial Gates, Urbenville Public School Centenary of World War One, VillersBretonneux (Australian National Memorial –France) and the Woodenbong and District Roll of Honour WWI.

The Australian War Memorial will project George Harold Slade’s name onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory next week on the 22 March 2023 at 11.21pm NSW time.

If you have any further information about George, please contact Deborah 0414 852 492.

Gone too young …

George Harold SLADE 5477 Source: AWM

Debunking some renewable energy myths from Southern Downs Media

Green Gals

Contributed

There is a lot of misinformation these days about EVs (electric vehicles) and renewable energy. It doesn’t even need to be remotely credible. Often it can be fact checked with just a few reliable sources. But the misinformation can spread like wildfire until it’s commonly accepted as fact.

Local media opinion on the Southern Downs last week stated: “I heard a story the other day of a couple who pulled up at a fairly isolated place and were pleased that the business had an EV charging station. Great, except the place was powered by a diesel generator.” Our response to this is: This old trope is often shared with a guffaw about how the “greenies” are being tricked and that electric cars are “just as bad, if not worse” for the environment.

The Green Gals’ further fact

check in response: A quick search shows that in November 2022, the Australian Associated Press debunked this very story, stating: “A video circulating on social media claims that an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Nullarbor is powered by diesel fuel. The claim is mostly false. The Caiguna Roadhouse EV charging point is fuelled by chip (vegetable) oil recycled from the roadhouse’s deep fryer. On rare occasions when the temperature drops too low the charger requires diesel to get it started.” Doesn’t quite fit the story does it?

Similarly, criticisms of renewable energy sources like solar and wind often question how much raw materials and power go into their generation - but never question how much raw materials and power goes into generating coal and gas and oil. A 2021 comparison from UNECE of the life-cycle emissions of all the major power sources showed that the grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated were 751-

1095 for coal, 403-513 for gas, 27-122 for solar and 7.8-16 for wind power. Solar panels generate enough electricity to cover their build energy within 1-2 years; wind within 3-6 months. Both can last 25-30 years or more, providing emissions-free electricity for the majority of that time.

In addition, new wind and solar are gaining efficiency every year. And good news – solar panels are becoming much more eco-friendly over time. Solar manufacturers like Tindo Solar in Adelaide are entirely powered by solar as well as having an end-oflife recycling program that will

recycle the panels at the end of their life.

As technology progresses, we’re seeing more innovation in the solar industry, with the introduction of more sustainable materials. New battery types are being developed constantly - like from Brisbane based zinc-bromine flow battery maker Redflow. Recycling is increasingly common for batteries, wind and solar. A typical crystalline silicon PV panel is made of materials that can be recycled, including glass, polymer, aluminium, silicon, and copper. If we reuse these elements, we can decrease solar panels’ greenhouse gas emissions by 42%. The waste materials from fossil fuels rarely receive attention - like the millions of tons of coal ash that are dumped in Australia every year.

Australia is lucky to have our world-beating solar and wind resources. Carefully accessed they can give us cleaner and much cheaper energy than fossil fuels far into the future.

Green Gals asked to use my photo of this van spotted recently, charging in Stanthorpe, at the Rogers Street carpark station ... and in doing so, on Monday March 13, I spotted it again, meeting the owners and promising to bring readers more about their organic farm. Stay tuned!

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Allora to host horse royalty

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The success of last years’ festival set the event in motion for something so much bigger in 2023.

Many will be aware of the Heavy Horse and Harness Spectacular at the Warwick Show over a decade before the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival team decided to expand the event and create a stand-alone show at Allora.

The two-day festival is a celebration of all breeds of draught horses and the roles they played in the development of the Downs.

Clydesdales, Shire Horses, Percherons, Australian Draught, Gypsy Cob, Drum Horses, Belgians, Suffolk Punch and a Draft Mule coming will be among the special equine guests.

Ploughing, Working Horses, Saddle and Harness, a Heavy Horse Barrel Race and Dressage are among the attractions to see and much more.

Old trades will come to life in the heritage demonstrations of Blacksmithing, Wheelwrights, Harness Fitting and Hot Shoeing along with local artisans, market stalls, food vendors, a licensed

bar and live music.

Australia has a long association with the Clydesdale breed and most of us have some connection to friends or family who used to work the land with this stunning gentle giant.

This weekend will not only celebrate the Clydesdale but many other breeds that have increasingly become popular within Australia.

Immerse Yourself

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most heavy horse ambassadors welcome all to attend and/or camp for the weekend.

Ms Gorwyn aims to improve the appreciation that people have for heavy horses through the annual Festivals by highlighting the variety of important roles in the Darling Downs region horses have had, from working the land to transporting goods.

“It serves to remind us how fortunate and privileged we are to own and breed these wonderful horses and it is why we love to share them with others,” Ms Gorwyn said.

Many thinking heavy horses immediately think Clydesdales, but the Percheron is a favourite of the festival co-organiser Clint Kenny.

A breed of draft horse that originated in western France, in part of the former Perche province from which the breed takes its name.

Percherons were originally bred for use as war horses.

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Over time, they began to be used for pulling stagecoaches and later for agriculture and hauling heavy goods.

A feature this weekend will be the ridden heavy horse with a range of classes including the introduction of Heavy Horse Dressage as a competition event.

Festival organisers Clint Kenny, Clare Gorwyn and Peter Lowry, the Allora regions fore-

The Heavy Horse Festival is now permanently inked into the Allora Show Grounds calendar of events throughout the year, which includes the Annual Allora Show, Allora & District Annual Campdraft and Allora Heritage Weekend.

Whether you are a young budding enthusiast or an ‘old timer’ who wishes to reminisce of times past, everyone is welcome to take part in what will be a stunning equine festival.

Gates open at 8am daily with entry fees $15 pp day entry (U/15yrs Free) or $25pp weekend pass.

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A highlight of the 2022 Festival was John Polzin, Michael Bradford and Matt Herron demonstrating the art of a wheelwright. Photo Amy Walker.

New life member for Warwick cricket

Gerard Walsh sports@thedailyjournal.ink

Brian Miller was president of the Muttaburra Cricket Association in the north west of Queensland, and now after moving to Warwick he is a life member of the local cricket association.

In the 1980s, he moved with wife Tui and son Garth to Warwick. Soon after, son Donald and daughter Brianna were born.

Both boys played junior, senior and representative cricket in

Warwick, both as all rounder with Donald proving to be an accomplished spinner and Garth a Warwick Cowboys rugby league star.

When Ross McLellan moved from Warwick, Brian took over preparing cricket pitches 22 years ago.

He has prepared up to four wickets a week by himself with help from Phil Willing and Scott Young on the Australia Day long weekend.

Last week, he was preparing the Queens Park wicket for the juniors. Senior cricket finished with

grand finals on the first weekend of March.

Brian said one of his major projects was relaying the wicket at Mayhew Oval at Warwick Christian College.

“A wicket needs to relaid every 10 to 20 years,” he said.

“The new wicket is a massive improvement.”

After a game, he generally waters the wicket three times and said it was important to roll the wicket “when the soil doesn’t pack on your fingers”.

“The first roll is the most important one,” he said.

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He has no thoughts of retiring from wicket preparation.

“I have a few lung problems so it suits to be able to prepare the wickets in my own time,” Brian said.

“As Greg Carey (former Warwick Cowboys president) said, the most important thing about sport is the volunteers and sponsors.”

New Warwick Cricket Association life member, Brian Miller.

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2023 ROUND 2 - OVERVIEW

If you predicted the top three to consist of Manly, St George Illawarra and the Dolphins after the first two rounds, you’re either a genius or a liar.

It’s the exact situation the NRL faces as we head into round three, with the trio winning all of their games, but most impressively the Dolphins earning their lofty spot without the bye. They had to do it in cyclonic conditions in Redcliffe, as well as finding themselves down 12-0 and with a player in the sin bin.

The comeback was made even more impressive by the fact they hit the lead late in the game, overcame a controversial sin bin to halfback Sean O’Sullivan, composed themselves and were able to score the matchwinner with time winding down.

With their exciting style of play, they are fast becoming everyone’s second favourite team in the league.

It shows Wayne Bennett has well and truly got the message across to his side that they can compete with anyone, and with a game against Newcastle this weekend, they’re a big chance of making it a hat-trick.

If they can do just that, it will set up a mouth watering clash with Brisbane in round four, after the Broncos got one over their rivals the Cowboys in front of a huge crowd. They were tested and found themselves down early, but they fought hard and despite losing Corey Oates with a broken jaw after a sickening tackle, had enough in the tank to share in top spot.

They are at home to the Dragons in what is shaping up as a big game on Saturday night. Adam Reynolds has started the year in strong form, and the veteran halfback is doing exactly what he was brought into this side to do, give the young players structure and teach them how to become winners.

And how good was Reece Walsh? He couldn’t have been any more impressive in his first NRL game in Broncos colours. He’s an excitement machine.

The blockbuster clashes continue in Sydney as well on Thursday and Friday nights, with Manly and Parramatta reigniting their feud from the glory days at Brookvale, and the game’s oldest rivalry, the Roosters and the Rabbitohs meeting at Allianz. Injuries played their part with both the Roosters and South Sydney last week, with a few players set to miss the game again.

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Time for some fun again at the Warwick Show!

It’s a full three days for country folk to get together and celebrate their way of life, plus a place for city folk to come and join in. It’s a showcase for our region’s quality produce, livestock and farming, cooking and local community spirit. This year’s theme is When Country Comes to Town and it will be full of action packed events, with

plenty of entertainment, music and community engagement.

Friday Peoples Day (24th March) - The Warwick Show sees the return of old show favourites such as Harness racing, fruit cake judging, animal nursery, kid activities and more. The Show will bring together various community groups to showcase their services. With stacks of awesome food vendors, market vendors and other community and family stalls,

there will be something for the entire family!

Boasting stacks of entertainment from Dinkum DinosaurInteractive Dinosaur Show, FMX KAOs, Fireworks and Demo Derby to stage performers, and roaming entertainers, everyone will be entertained all weekend.

Saturday – Polish your boots, grab your hat and head to the Warwick Show Rodeo with Bull Ride, Saddle Bronc, Bareback

Bronc ride, Bullock Ride, Steer Wrestling, Open and Junior Barrel Race and Junior Bull Ride. Then there’s live Country Music to entertain everyone till late with Mik Oberle, and this year camping is available on the grounds Saturday night for everyone want-

ing to spend the night.

This year the Warwick Show will host the Young Farmers Challenge so if you are 18 to 35 years old, grab some mates to make a team of four and have a go for a chance to become a local legend!

If there’s anything Mik Oberle knows, they are shows, rodeos and entertaining.

The talented country musician is making his way back to the Warwick to bring another scintillating performance to the town and promising a big night out for those in the crowd.

“My shows are very interactive ones, where the crowd can really get involved,” Oberle said. “I play a lot of country songs that people know, so they can have a chance to sing along. For some I’ll put the volume right down and expect them to scream the words out. There’s lots of chat and audience involvement.”

Various Show Highlights

The R&F Steel Buildings

Young Farmers Challenge for 18 to 35 year olds. Nine challenges designed to test your farming skills, your stamina and your patience. The challenges range from building portable yards, novelty races, hay bales, water and much, much more. Teams of four can enter but hurry, entries close Friday 17th March.

FMX KAOS is an Australian

Sport briefs

Show and rodeo time has a special significance for Oberle, as the former participant said he loved the fact he could remain a part of it. “Rodeo is a huge part of my life,” he said. “I’ve previously done calf roping and team roping, so to still have that involvement is awesome.”

Oberle is no stranger to Warwick, and said he was looking forward to bringing his high-energy show to the Rose City. “This is the third year in a row I will have performed in Warwick,” he said. “I played at the Show a couple of times and the New Year’s Eve Rodeo as well. There are good crowds here, which is what I love.”

International Freestyle Motocross team which gets into some wild action, performing crazy stunts on Friday 24th as part of the night time show.

Interactive Artist Collective is brought to you by the Warwick Hotel and Choices Flooring and is performing on Friday and Saturday nights of the show. As seen recently in Warwick at the Great Australian Bites and the Warwick Rodeo Street Parade. You’ll

Warwick Sporter’s Golf writes...

Garry Hanson

Contributed

There were 66 starters for last weeks (8/3) game and despite playing with “2 names” retired plumber Cec Watts came out on top with 39 points.

It was a crowded case with the runners up spot but on 38 points the countback gave Dan Bowles the

nod and thus relegating Ron Munro, Tim Pleming and Ray Dudley to a ball each in the run down.

Also sharing in the run down were Paul Dautzenberg 37 points, Josh Manwaring and Laurie King both on 36 points.Troy Alsford Greg Carey and visitor Steven Clare on 35 points and Garry Adcock on 34 points (c/b).

After a self imposed injury lay off of many weeks Rob

be entertained by Randy Cowpoke and Porky Peggy, Bobby Dazzler and Tina Twinkles and Bobby Stilts.

The Lego Displays Schedule in the Kevin Thumpkin Pavilion. Entries close Thursday 23rd March. There’s also Lego classes for all ages from children to adults. Prize money kindly sponsored by Collins Family Day Care.

Downs’ Rifle Club’s weekend results

Robert (Bob) Tyllyer

Contributed

Farrell celebrated his return to golf with a win on the pro pin 13th collecting $25, Shaun Campbell picked up $15 and Mick Payne $10. Nearest the pins 5th and 7th Greg Carey, Gunter Nicklich 11th Dan Bowles 16th. Geoff Lee after hitting the pin on the 9th left himself a very short birdie putt to take the prize, bad luck Geoff that elusive “Ace” is still waiting.

on at 8.30am for 9am start. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details.

Attendance

numbers were down last Sunday, March 12 no doubt due to the weather forecast. In the standard class Carl Reck was the sole entrant, with only three competitors in open class. Craig Montgomery showing good form again ahead of Greg Wilson and son Charlie Montgomery. The sporter/ hunter class saw Hayden Aspinall take first place with a good total. There will not be a club shoot next Sunday 19th March, the range closed for another competition. The next club shoot will be on Sunday March 26, at 600 yards, sign

ACROSS

4 A dipsomaniac has the exaggerated desire for what (7)

8 Name a nearly pure form of carbon, valued as a precious stone (7)

9 What is a modified virus, used for preventive inoculation (7)

10 Name a system of writing, or printing, for the blind (7)

11 What are thin slices of bacon (7)

12 Which term describes a subsequent course of affairs (6)

14 What is a place of involuntary restraint (6)

18 What might we call a wanderer (7)

21 Which protein hormone maintains the balance of glucose metabolism (7)

22 What is teaching or instruction, as of pupils (7)

23 To be brave and dashing, is to be what (7)

24 Name an eminent musical composer, teacher, or conductor (7)

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3 Which knot forms a nonslipping loop (7)

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MINI WORD FIND

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

4 Which major part of speech modifies another part of speech (6)

5 What is a more familiar name for the Keeling Islands (5)

6 Which cows have not produced calves (7)

7 Name a N England city, in West Yorkshire (5)

E-QUATIONS 7

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Letters have a number value

15 What is an alternative name for a meatball (7)

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E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

16 Which term describes a newborn child (7)

17 What might a SpanishAmerican call an AngloSaxon foreigner (6)

18 What is a proposition given, from which conclusions may be drawn (5)

19 Name a vigorous dance (5)

20 Name a Greek epic poem, ascribed to Homer (5)

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The Long Paddock with Gerard Walsh

After our family has been on our property for more than 100 years, we have planted shade trees near the house for the first time.

I can’t guarantee what happened in 1907 but if my forebears did plant trees, they didn’t survive. And the trees don’t show up in any photos.

The one exception is a bottle tree which has taken 50 years to grow 3m high, a bird could have dropped a seed.

Our yard was predominately fruit trees which I don’t regard as shade trees, two orange trees, a mulberry, apricot and peach as well

as two grape vines. There are two gum and one box tree east of the house but my guess is they just grew from saplings

Now there is another little gum tree about 30cm high which I am making sure we don’t slash.

We currently have five Ash trees growing and one (as pictured) was showing a few brown leaves a week ago.

The brown leaves don’t show up in the photo but it was in need of a drink.

What does show up is the bare ground behind the tree which is great if a fire threatens the area.

As we regularly slash the grass around the house and

the cattle love the new grass after slashing, we are reasonably well protected.

What we haven’t done in planting more trees is planted them too close to the house.

Three are in a triangle as the track reaches the house and two on the hill between the mailbox and house, a distance of 400m.

Live sheep exports

Sheep producers in Western Australia are getting very upset about the impending closure of the live sheep trade.

The Labor Government seems committed to going ahead with what is an election promise but from my perspective, governments only worry about election promises when it suits.

The government hasn’t worried about changing the superannuation policy when it will only hurt the big end of town but have no thought of easing the pressure on our farmers.

The reality is the Middle

Warwick East Bowls Club’s “inclement” update

East countries want to slaughter the sheep in their own countries.

The exporters have really picked up their game after a horror TV program a few years ago. It could be more than 30 years ago since we sold our one mob of live sheep to the Middle East market.

At the time, we were dealing through Denis Ryan and Don McGinness at Elders and I suspect one of them inspected our sheep first before the live buyer turned up. The sheep had to be a certain minimum weight with not too much wool.

Queensland sheep were not always used for the live trade due to distance and cost to southern ports but they wanted ours to ship out of Portland in Victoria and a whole day was planned by the agents to inspect sheep

We had around 370 sheep in the yard when the buyer from the live sheep trade turned up and he took his position at the drafting gate and about 15 sheep didn’t make the cut. He was at our place for 10 minutes at the most.

There is a premium price for live sheep so there is no doubt the trade puts a lot of money into the Western Australian rural economy.

Sport briefs

Ed Diery

Contributed Due to the inclement weather last Sunday March 12, our open fours carnival had to be cancelled. It will now be held on

Sunday June 25. Consequently we have no results to report. There will be mixed social bowls on Saturday. Play starts at

1pm, with names to be in by 12.30. As usual there will be trophies to be won and a chance to try for the jackpot, which is

YOUR GUIDE TO THE STARS 16th

ARIES

21 Mar-20 Apr

Sometimes the best advice comes from people who do not know you that well. Trust your instincts and you should make it. Some good luck in games of chance or a bonus of some sort.

CANCER

22 Jun-22 Jul

It is most important to stay cool in all situations, you will gain most this way. Business and career matters should improve a lot and a chance to mix business with pleasure.

LIBRA 24 Sep-23 Oct

Very good chance to get what you want during this period. A busy social life might not give you enough time to do things right for someone special and this could be a problem.

CAPRICORN

21 Dec-19 Jan

You have to make an effort to sort out your domestic problems now so that you will be free to go when an offer comes too good to refuse. Some travel possible and communications from a distance.

TAURUS

21 Apr-20 May

This could be a good period for improving your relationships with loved ones or making new friends who can make a difference to your future, be very assertive in career matters.

LEO

23 Jul-22 Aug

A very good time for finding bargains if you are interested in objects of value. Your present situation could do with some improvement and you will find a way soon.

SCORPIO

24 Oct-22 Nov

You might not be the right person to say what is good for you. In anything that worries you, you should see a specialist or a professional person. Loved ones will stand by you.

AQUARIUS

20 Jan-19 Feb

You might not know what you really want so keep your options open for now. Make sure you are not neglecting your loved ones in a hurry to succeed in your career matters.

worth nearly $200. Next Thursday March 23 will be our monthly pairs competition. Play starts at 10am.

to 22nd March

GEMINI

21 May-21 Jun

During this period family and loved ones are the most important people in your life. Keep eyes and ears open for you could learn something to your advantage. A bit of luck in a game of chance.

VIRGO

23 Aug-23 Sep

You could be worrying about nothing and in the process make life miserable for others, keep calm and most things will work out all right. During this period it is best to be very diplomatic.

SAGITTARIUS

23 Nov-20 Dec

You might have to rethink some of your decisions after meeting someone special. There could be something you have forgotten to do, now is the time to solve all the outstanding jobs.

PISCES

20 Feb-20 Mar

There could be big plans in your holiday schedule and special people could add some lustre into your life now. Make sure your bookings are confirmed and everything is above board.

An Ash tree planted at Greymare.

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 As Time Goes By 3:10 Antiques Roadshow 3:40

Movie: “Now And Forever” (PG) (’56)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:30

Shortland Street (PG) 11:00

2:00 Shortland Street (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 3:00 Bushwhacked 3:25

Red Dirt Riders 4:00 Grace Beside Me

(PG) 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun

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5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Survivor 44 (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Jason Segel 10:50 Young Sheldon (PG) 11:20 The Emily Atack Show (MA15+)

Stars: Janette Scott 5:30 Murder, She

Wrote: Moving Violation (PG) 6:30 NRL: Sea Eagles v Eels *Live* 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) Antiques Roadshow 7:30

RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (PG) 9:30

Australia Behind Bars (M) 10:30 Silent Witness (M) 11:40 Rosewood (M)

The Movie Show (PG) 12:05 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey 2:50 The Pizza Show 3:20 BBC News At Ten 3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15

Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Curse Of Oak Island (M)

Beneath The Sea (PG) 5:00 Our Stories

5:30 The 77 Percent 6:00 Bamay 6:30

NITV News Update 6:40 Unknown

Amazon (PG) 7:30 Going Places With

Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 It Takes A Village

(PG) 9:30 Movie: “Cousins” (PG) (’21)

Stars: Rachel House (In English/ Maori)

12:40 Movie: “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (M s,v) (’00) Stars: Yun-Fat Chow (In Mandarin) 2:50 Movie: “Monty Python And The Holy Grail” (PG) (’75) Stars: John Cleese 4:30 Movie: “Broken Hill” (PG) (’09) Stars: Luke Arnold 6:30

Movie: “Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House” (M) (’17) Stars: Liam Neeson 8:30 Movie: “Spotlight” (M l) (’15) Stars: Mark Ruffalo 10:55 Movie: “Blood” (M) (’12)

12:00 Cypher (M v) 1:00

Raising Hope (PG) 2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30 Everybody Loves

Raymond (PG) 4:00 The Nanny (PG)

5:00 Bewitched 5:30 Transformers:

Cyberverse (PG) 5:40 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip” (PG) (’15) Stars: Justin Lon 7:30 Movie: “Journey To The Centre Of The Earth” (PG) (’08) Stars: Josh Hutcherson 9:30

Movie: “Van Helsing” (M v) (’04)

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Explore 2:00

Queens Of Mystery (M) 3:00 Antiques

Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Captive Heart” (PG) (’46) Stars: Michael Redgrave 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG)

6:30 NRL: Roosters v Rabbitohs *Live*

7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 For The Love Of Pets (PG) 8:30 Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” (M l,s) (’09)

Stars: Drew Barrymore

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 7:00 Becker (PG) 8:00 Seinfeld (PG) 9:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 11:30 Frasier (PG) 12:30 Becker (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Two And A Half Men (M) 10:30 Charmed

12:00 Behind The Blue Line: Untold Australia (M l) 1:00 The Beach 1:30 The UnXplained With William Shatner (PG) 2:20 Counter Space (PG) 2:50 The Pizza Show (PG)

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NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40

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7:00 Horrible Histories 7:35 Slugterra 8:00 Space Nova 8:25

Dragons: Riders Of Berk 8:45 Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG)

10:55 Movie: “Black Sea” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Jude Law

1:00 Movie: “The Painter And The Thief” (M) (’20) Stars: Karl BertilNordland 3:00 Movie: “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” (PG) (’67) Stars: Sidney Poitier 5:00 Movie: “The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir” (M l,v) (’18) Stars: Dhanush 6:50 Movie: “5 Flights Up” (PG) (’14) Stars: Diane Keaton 8:30 Movie: “My Left Foot” (M) (’89) Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis

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9:00 Three Wide No Cover 10:00 Horses For Courses

11:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/

The Valley *Live* 12:00 Escape To The Country 1:00 House Of Wellness (PG)

2:00 Escape To The Country 4:00 Hotel

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USA (PG) 5:30 Heathrow (PG) 6:00 Dog

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7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 I Escaped To The Country (PG)

12:00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens (PG) 12:30 Beyblade Burst Quad Drive (PG) 1:00 Power Rangers

Dino Super Charge (PG) 1:30

Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 3:25

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Carmichael 1:45 Movie: “Orders To Kill” (PG) (’58) Stars: Lillian Gish 4:00

Movie: “633 Squadron” (PG) (’64)

Stars: Cliff Robertson 6:00 Rugby

Union: Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies

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(M) 12:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo

6:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG)

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PBS News Hour 4:55 Mastermind Australia 6:00 Hitler’s Secret Bomb

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Bush Bands Bash 5:50 Going Native

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Family Rules (PG) 7:30 Boteti: The

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(PG) 2:30 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie 3:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:30 Animal SOS

Australia (PG) 4:00 Vintage Roads: Great And Small (PG) 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Border Security USA

(PG) 6:30 Border Patrol (PG) 7:00

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12:00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens (PG) 12:30 Beyblade Burst

Quad Drive 1:00 Power Rangers Dino

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Australia TV 2:00 Hollywood Medium

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Your Voice (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Funny

Farm” (PG) (’88) Stars: Chevy Chase

7:00 Movie: “Johnny English Reborn”

(PG) (’11) Stars: Rowan Atkinson 9:00

Movie: “The Equalizer” (MA15+) (’14)

Stars: Denzel Washington

12:00 The Fishing Show By AFN (PG) 1:00 Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 1:30 AFL: Pre-

Game 2:00 AFL: Round 1: Hawthorn v

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Karate Kid II” (PG) (’86) Stars: Danny

Kamekona 8:30 Movie: “John Wick:

Chapter 2” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Keanu

Reeves 11:00 Movie: “Romeo Must

Die” (M l,v) (’00) Stars: Isaiah

Washington 1:25 Blokesworld (M)

12:00 Surfski World Series: The WA Race Week 1:00 Getaway (PG) 1:30 Explore 1:45 My Favourite Martian 2:15 Movie: “Murphy’s War” (PG) (’71) Stars: Peter

O’Toole 4:25 Movie: “Run For The Sun”

(PG) (’56) Stars: Richard Widmark 6:30

Desert Vet (PG) 7:30 David

Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet (PG)

8:40 TBA 11:30 Major Crimes (M) 12:30

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6:00 Friends (PG) 7:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 9:30

The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00

Friends (PG) 3:30 The Middle (PG) 5:00

The Neighbourhood (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG)

12:00 Home Shopping 1:30

12:00 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey 2:20 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse (PG) 2:55 Climate Crisis: Make The World Greta (PG) 3:35 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:00

Child Genius 5:05 Mastermind (PG)

7:35 Abandoned Engineering (M) (In English/ Russian) 8:30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun (M) 9:30 Tales From The Territories (MA15+) 11:15 Over The Black Dot 11:45 UFOs (PG)

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Yellowstone (PG) 7:40 BLK: An Origin

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11:50 Wiyi Yani U Thangani

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Lagging 6:00 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho 6:40 Mythbusters Mythbusters Junior 7:35 Slugterra 8:00 Space Nova 8:20 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk 8:55 Dwight In Shining Armour

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3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30

Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00

The Nanny (PG) 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I

Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show

(PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30

RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon

4” (M) (’97) Stars: Mel Gibson 11:00

Young Sheldon (PG) 11:30 The Emily Atack Show (MA15+) 12:10 Love Island (MA15+) 1:30 That 70’s Show (PG)

12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Desert Vet (PG)

2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie:

“Eureka Stockade” (G) (’49) Stars:

Chips Rafferty 5:30 Murder, She Wrote

(PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30

Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 The Madam Blanc Mysteries (M v) 9:40

Coroner (M) 10:40 Law & Order:

Criminal Intent (MA15+) 11:40 Footy

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12:35 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG)

2:50 Insight 3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:20 ABC America This Week 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Taskmaster (PG)

2:00 Shortland Street (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 3:00 Bushwhacked 3:25

Harding Dam 4:00 Grace Beside Me (PG) 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories (PG)

5:30 APTN National News 6:00 Bamay

6:40 NITV News Update 6:50 Unknown

Amazon (PG) 7:40 Who Killed Malcolm

X (M v) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG)

9:05 First We Eat (PG) 10:05 Movie: “Night” (PG) (’07) Stars: Al Clark

10:50 Movie: “The Sense Of An Ending” (M s) (’17) Stars: Jim Broadbent 12:50 Movie: “Hot Air” (M l,s) (’18) Stars: Steve Coogan 2:45 Movie: “Belle And Sebastian 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Thylane Blondeau (In French)

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Raising Hope (PG) 2:00 Full House (PG) 2:30 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 3:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 The Nanny (PG)

5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00

Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie:

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12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 Death In Paradise (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow

3:30 Movie: “Brighton Rock” (PG) (’48)

Stars: Richard Attenborough 5:30

Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques

Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40

The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M)

10:40 Major Crimes (M) 11:40 Law & Order (M v) 12:35 Antiques Roadshow

1:00 Home Shopping

12:00 Maximum Pressure And The Unreachables (PG)

12:35 The Curse Of Oak Island (M v)

2:55 Counter Space (PG) 3:20 BBC News At Ten 3:50 ABC World News

Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle (PG)

5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05

Jeopardy! 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips (PG)

12:35 Who Killed Malcolm X (M v) 1:25 Always Was Always Will Be (PG) 2:00 Shortland Street (PG) 2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 3:00 Bushwhacked 3:25

Red Dirt Riders 4:00 Grace Beside Me

(PG) 4:30 Spartakus And The Sun

Beneath The Sea (PG) 5:00 Our Stories

5:30 Indian Country Today 6:00 Bamay

6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Unknown

Amazon (PG) 7:30 Chatham Islanders (PG) 8:00 The Barber (M)

12:40 Movie: “Another Round” (PG) (’20) Stars: Mads Mikkelsen (In Danish) 2:50

Movie: “Midnight In Paris” (PG) (’11)

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Movie: “Frankie” (M l) (’19) Stars: Isabelle Huppert (In English/ French) 8:30 Movie: “The Color Purple” (PG) (’85) Stars: Whoopi Goldberg 11:20

Movie: “Selma” (M l,v) (’14)

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12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 12:55 The Young And The Restless (PG) 1:50 New Tricks: End Of The Line (PG) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Day The Earth Caught Fire” (PG) (’61) Stars: Janet Munro 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As

12:00 Meghan Markle

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12:55 Border To Border (M l) 1:25 Cryptoland (PG) 1:55 Taskmaster Norway (PG) 2:50 The Pizza Show 3:20 BBC News At Ten 3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:15 PBS Newshour 5:15 Takeshi’s Castle

1:00 The Barber (M) 1:30

Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend (PG) 2:00 Shortland Street (PG)

2:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw

3:00 Bushwhacked 3:25 Red Dirt Riders 4:00 Grace Beside Me (PG) 4:30

12:35 Movie: “Sollers Point” (M d,l,v) (’17) Stars: McCaul Lombardi 2:30 Movie: “The Final

Pets will be judged at the end of the month and winners notified by email after judging.

Warwick Women’s Golf update

Michelle Wright

Contributed

Wednesday

March 8 we played our Annual Irish 4 Ball event. It’s always a bit of fun, and one of the few team matches we play these days. 32 Women took to the course, despite the hot and humid conditions.

Congratulations to Melanie McLennan, Trish Bell, Anna Cox, and Di Evans with their 84 points to take the honour and win the competition. Majella Kahler, Anne Lyons, Kath Devereux, and Di Johnstone were the runner up team. It was a closely contested day, with only 6 Stableford points dividing the 1st and last teams. The pro pin on the 5th was shared by Ann, Marg, Jill & Annice. While the pro pin on the 11th was shared between Tub, Anna, Melanie, and Di J. Well done to everyone, I hope the luck of the Irish was with you today and every day.

Saturday the 11th we played the 3rd round of the Championships. The forecast of heavy rain held off for a field of 25 women to play. Leaders after round 3 were A Grade Sam Hinze, B Grade Liz Cockram, C Grade Lois Wilson.

Congratulations to our winner and runner up for the trophy of the day, sponsored by Anna from AOK Clothing. Our Winner was Liz Cockram, with an awe-

some 70 nett, With Marg Adcock being the runner up with 71.

Sunday the 12th, saw the final round of the Championships and saw the eventual winners presented with their trophies, but not without a few dramas along the way.

It doesn’t happen very often, but tee off saw the heavens send down an almighty downpour, and the keenest of golfers teed off in pouring rain, to continue their 4th round to complete the Championships. Not long into the round, the Committee called all the players in, and suspended play due to lightning strikes, ensuring the safety of all our players. A wise move considering the happenings at a Brisbane Golf course during the same storm, that saw a player struck by lightning. This round of golf will always be one that will be talked about, as there was rain, lightning, and sun. Nearly all the elements in one round of golf. Jill Barnes pulled out some of her best golf for the 4 rounds, to win the event of the day, and be the eventual B Grade runner up. Jill returned a card of 74 nett, with Di Johnstone who also trudged around wet underfoot to be declared the runner up with 78. Awesome work Ladies, all players that finished their 4 rounds, especially the final round, all deserve medals!

So the championships are over for another year, and 2023 did not disappoint. We would like to

thank our Women’s Championship Sponsor, Wickham Freightlines. We thank Wickhams for their continued sponsorship, it is so very truly appreciated, and of course this event is our most prestigious event, and so very much sought after by all players - thank you!

The 2023 championships saw Samantha Hinze be awarded her 15th Club Championship win, a record that is only beaten by the Late Joyce Horgan, with 17. It was interesting for Sam & President Marg to go looking after presentation to see what the standing record was.

Samantha is a very talented golfer, and no doubt will give Joyce’s record a very good run for their money.

Samantha’s 15th win, also included a new course record, breaking her own record which she set in 2018. Sam also broke the Clifton course record this year, bettering her own record by 6 shots.

Impressive Golf Sam, Congratulations.

Samantha’s scores for all 4 rounds were so varying, reflecting the difficulty of the course and Mother Nature’s effect on the conditions. A record 71, which is a par round, out to 86.

So here is the final results for our Ladies championships –Ladies Club ChampionsSamantha Hinze with a total score for 4 rounds of 317 gross.

Runner up Club Champion- Margaret Adcock with a total score

of 360 gross.

B Grade Champion- Liz Cockram, with 397 Gross for 4 rounds.

Runner up B Grade Champion- Jill Barnes with 397 Gross.

C Grade ChampionWendy Rhea with a final gross score for 4 rounds of 471.

Veteran Champion (over 55 years of age) was Margaret Adcock, with 360 Gross.

Veterans nett was won by Roslyn Darton with 314 nett.

A Grade nett was won by Danielle Seibel with 314 nett.

B Grade nett was won by Di Johnstone with 312 nett.

The Carol Russell Memorial Trophy was won by the very surprised Melanie McLennan, who played good steady golf for the 4 rounds with a total net of 306 strokes.

This week on Saturday the 18th we will be playing a 4BBB Medley event, which is also the qualifying round of the Lane Cup. Please note that only mixed teams are eligible to qualify for the Lane Cup. This event is kindly sponsored by Brown Nolan and Watt Accountants. Thankyou Wayne and Justin, we appreciate your support.

Wednesday will be our Mid Week Monthly Medal. This sought after event is kindly sponsored by Club Warwick RSL, who have been one of our long time sponsors, and we appreciate everything you do for us.

Happy golfing ladies!

Brady belts first century

Gerard Walsh sports@thedailyjournal.ink

RSL first drop batsman

Rohan Brady hit 104 off 69 balls as his team scored an easy win against Valleys in Stanthorpe cricket on Saturday.

Brady hit three fours and eight sixes in the game at Sheahan Oval to lead his team to 3-280.

It was his first century in senior cricket.

He came to the wicket after openers Sam Dowie (94 off 104 balls) and Duana Lihou (54 off 50 balls) added 107. Lihou retired as other batsmen got a chance the week before the finals.

Anthony Coup was the best of the Valleys bowlers with 2-52 off seven overs.

Valleys replied with 63 off 23.5 overs.

Darcy Daddow was the best batsman with 16 while Will Lawer, Rohan Brady and Jason Haynes took two wickets each.

Wanderers boosted their hopes for a semi-final win against RSL on Saturday, March 18, with a win against leaders Souths last Saturday on C.F. White Oval.

Batting first, Souths made 7-121 off 40 overs, Liam Lanza top scoring with 42.

Andrew Einam took 4-16 off eight overs for Wanderers.

Wanderers lost five wickets scoring the winning runs, open-

er Jamie Carnell top scoring with 34 off 44 balls.

In a small run chase, every team needs a sheet anchor and Barry Bulow did that with 30 off 98 balls.

He combined with Einam, 16 off 19 balls, to score the final 32 runs for the win.

Dave Burgess was the best bowler for Souths with 2-25 off six overs.

RSL will meet Wanderers this Saturday, March 18, in the semi final with the winner to play Souths in the March 25 grand final.

Runner up winners (from left) Jill Barnes Runner up B Grade, Veteran Champion Margaret Adcock Runner up A grade, and Roslyn Darton Veterans net winner. Photo supplied.

Winning smiles (from left) are Samantha Hinze A Grade champion, Liz Cockram B Grade champion and Wendy Rhea C Grade Champion. Photo supplied.

(From left) Veterans nett winner Roslyn Darton, A grade nett winner Danielle Seibel, B grade nett winner Di Johnstone, and Carol Russell memorial trophy winner for overall nett, Melanie McLennan.

Rohan Brady after scoring his first century in Stanthorpe senior cricket. Photo Tim Harslett.

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WARWICK TOASTMASTERS MEET EVERY 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PM IN THE CWA BUILDING. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME - LEARN ABOUT THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING. FOR MORE INFO CALL CHRIS ON 0435 994 763.

WARWICK BRIDGE CLUB, VICTORIA PARK, HOLD LESSONS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9.30AM AND PLAY EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY AT 12.30PM. FOR MORE INFO, CALL NOELA ON 0417 757 255.

WARWICK: THE GATHERING - “SATURDAYS AT THE SALVOS” YOU ARE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY GATHERING AT THE SALVATION ARMY, 25 GUY ST, WARWICK. THIS WILL HAPPEN EVERY SATURDAY AT 4PM. THE GATHERING WILL INCLUDE A FREE MEAL, A POSITIVE AND PRACTICAL MESSAGE, AND FRIENDSHIP. THE SALVOS CREATING A PLACE TO BELONG. COVID GUIDELINES IN PLACE. PHONE RICHARD 0428 230 431, LEANNE 0419 379 738.

WARWICK VIEW CLUB MEETING & LUNCH 3RD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH. CONDAMINE CLUB 10.30AM FOR 11AM START. JOIN WOMEN SHARING LUNCH IN SUPPORT OF THE SMITH FAMILY. CONTACT SUE 0427 792 840. WARWICK COMMUNITY VAN. A MEAL IS SERVED EACH SUNDAY NIGHT IN LESLIE PARK, WARWICK, FROM 5 TO 7PM. FEEL FREE TO COME FOR FOOD AND FRIENDSHIPAN INITIATIVE OF THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. SOUTHERN DOWNS STEAM RAILWAY. CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING TRIPS ON WWW.DOWNSEXPLORER.ORG.AU. TICKETS SELL OUT QUICKLY, SO PLAN IN ADVANCE. BOOKINGS ON WWW.DOWNSEXPLORER.ORG.AU. PHONE 4661 9788.

KILLARNEY: KILLARNEY COUNTRY MARKETS ON EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF MONTH AT CANNING PARK, KILLARNEY FROM 8AM - 1PM.

SD OVER 50’S CLUB - NEXT MEETING IS AT NOON ON SUNDAY 26TH MARCH AT THE FOODATORIUM IN WILLOW ST, KILLARNEY. FOR MORE INFO ON OVER 50’S SOCIAL CLUB, CONTACT JEN 0400 505 943

STANTHORPE: OPEN MIKE NIGHT AT STANTHORPE LITTLE THEATRE SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6.30PM, 20 CONNOR ST, STANTHORPE. FREE FOR FINANCIAL STANTHORPE LITTLE THEATRE MEMBERS. SINGERS, MUSICIANS, POETS, WORD-SMITHS, STAND-UP COMEDIANS

(WARNING: MATURE CONTENT).

STANTHORPE: GRANITE BELT JUNIOR CHOIR IS HELD EVERY TUESDAY FROM 3:30 TO 4:30PM AT THE STANTHORPE LITTLE THEATRE (20 CONNOR STREET), EXCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. OPEN TO ALL SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN - NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

STANTHORPE. GRANITE BELT CHOIR MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 7 - 9PM AT THE STANTHORPE LITTLE THEATRE. NEW VOICES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: LEONIE WELCH ON 0410 417 941.

STANTHORPE: SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS AT THE STANTHORPE FITNESS CENTRE, TALC ST. EVERY MONDAY AT 9AM - TWO HOURS OF FUN FOR JUST $5.50. EVERYTHING PROVIDED. CALL KEITH, 0413 870 021 OR JUST TURN UP.

STANTHORPE: U3A GRANITE BELT OFFERS LIFE LONG LEARNING FOR ACTIVE SENIORS. OUR MANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DISCUSSION GROUPS, WALKING, SOCIAL LUNCHES, MOSAICS. FURTHER INFORMATION? VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.U3AGRANITEBELT.ORG. AU OR PHONE SECRETARY 0491 093 157. VISITORS/PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME.

THE STANTHORPE CAMERA CLUB MEETS EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7.30 PM (SUMMER) OR 7 PM (WINTER) AT THE ADULT LEARNING CENTRE, STANTHORPE STATE HIGH SCHOOL. AT EVERY MEETING THERE IS A PEER JUDGED PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION AND A PRESENTATION OF SOME KIND. NO CHARGE FOR VISITORS. PLEASE CALL 0413870021 FOR MORE INFORMATION. THE STANTHORPE FILM SOCIETY SHOWS A FILM ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT EASTER). A DIVERSE RANGE OF FILMS ARE SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH CATERS TO MOST PEOPLE’S TASTE. COME AND ENJOY THESE SCREENINGS IN A COMFORTABLE AIR CONDITIONED CINEMA SURROUNDED BY OTHER FILM LOVERS. PLEASE SEE WWW.STANTHORPEFILMSOCIETY. COM FOR A LIST OF THIS YEAR’S FILMS AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.

THE STANTHORPE CYCLING CLUB MEETS EVERY SUNDAY AT 7 AM (SUMMER) OR 8 AM (WINTER) AT THE BURTON AND SON’S CARPARK, NEXT TO WOOLWORTH’S. WE GENERALLY CYCLE 40 TO 50 KMS AND END UP AT A COFFEE SHOP BACK IN TOWN. CALL 0413870021 FOR MORE INFO. STANTHORPE: ARE YOU PLAYING BRASS OR WOODWIND? WHY NOT JOIN THE GRANITE BELT COMMUNITY BAND AND HAVE FUN PLAYING MUSIC TOGETHER. WE PRACTICE EVERY THURSDAY EVENING IN STANTHORPE. INTERESTED? CONTACT COLIN - 0490 230 391 OR EMAIL: GRANITEBELTBAND@GMAIL.COM.

STANTHORPE RAILWAY PRECINCT HOSTS A WEEKLY ART GROUPS - THURSDAY FROM 9AM - 12. HERITAGE STATION CAFE 9AM -2PM SAT

STANTHORPE: STANTHORPE-WALLANGARRA BRANCH (QLD ALP) MEET ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT GRANITE BELT SUPPORT SERVICES, COMMENCING AT 5.30PM. PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE – LABOR ON THE GRANITE BELT (WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ STANTHORPELABOR/ ) – TO CATCH UP ON BRANCH MEETINGS, VISITS, ETC. FOR FURTHER INFO PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARY (HELEN) ON 4683 5229.

STANTHORPE: THE STANTHORPE BRIDGE CLUB MEETS EVERY THURSDAY AT 10.45AM IN THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB. NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS WELCOME. PLEASE CALL KEITH ON 0413 870 021 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Warwick Bowls Club’s results

Trish Owens

Contributed

Last Tuesday, March 7, the Monthly Triples were held with 14 Teams competing for the prizes. The Triples were sponsored by I Hear

GARAGE SALE

59 Gore St Warwick

This Sat 18th March

From 7.00am

Mobile Scooters x 2

Warwick. I Hear had a very informative display of what is available, and several people took advantage of having their ears checked. Our sincere thanks to I Hear for their sponsorship, and to Tammy and Roxanne for such an interesting display which no doubt was

enjoyed by everyone.

Result - 1st Round: Jools Buse, Steve Tyter and Al Buse def. P. Klows, J. Torrisi and Phil Wagner 13-6; John Johnson, Geoff Davis and Peter Collins def. Pamela Kerr, C. Lawler and Brian Black 13-6; Kay Bloomfield,

GARAGE SALE

176 Glen Road Warwick

The Groovy Grannies Garage Sale

This Saturday (18th March) from 6am

Lynn Collie and Doug Christensen def. Margaret Harvey, John Ruhle and Barry Murphy 10 1/2 to 8 1/2; Faye Flint, Ray Southee and Max Holder def. Richard Tartan, Gary Cooper and Bryan Wright 12-7; Edwin Welsh, Russell Bean and Craig Thurgate def. Cita Weir, Peter Ridgwell and Wayne Foster 12-7; Andy Imhoff, Marian Skaines and David Scotney def. Gordon Assey, Julie Foster and Kev Mooney 15-4; Max Balfour, Ossie McPaul and Geoff Creighton def. Sue Butz, Lorna Tucker and Marg Grayson 13-6.

points). It was great to have Doug Christensen back on the Green after a short spell. Raffle winners were: Fruit Box - Delcie Welsh; Breakfast TrayPamela Kerr; Wine - Edwin Welsh; Fruit Box - Brian Black; Westpac Gift BoxP. Klows.

All household items including china, crockery, blankets, linen, furniture, garden tools, ornaments, electric tools and much more.

AGM Media Notice

CLUB WARWICK RSL AGM

Notice is hereby given for the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the members of the Warwick RSL Services & Citizens Memorial Club Inc., trading as Club Warwick RSL.

When: 7:00pm Tuesday, 28th March 2023

Kings Theatre Secretary: W Campbell

All proceeds go to the Toowoomba Hospice. Saleable donations gratefully accepted.

Barb 0428 757 505

Kathie 0408 064 219

FOR SALE

The following items are offered for sale.

• Whiteboard & Stand $25

• Billboard Stand $20

• Electronic Keyboard $50

• Music Stand $20

• Aldi’s Slide Projector & Screen $80

• Rosewood Cabinet $50

• Storage Trunk $30

Phone 4661 3604

Result - 2nd RoundSkip’s name only: Phil Wagner def. Brian Black 10 1/2 - 8 1/2; B. Murphy def. Peter Collis 12-7; Doug Christensen def. Bryan Wright 14-5; Geoff Creighton def. Max Holder 14-5; Marg. Grayson def. Al. Buse 13-6; Craig Thurgate def. Kev. Mooney 14-5; David Scotney def. Wayne Foster 13-6.

Congratulations to the all Winners: WinnerAndy Imhoff, Marion Skaines and David Scotney (28 points); Runner up - Max Balfour, Ossie McPaul, and Geoff. Creighton (27 points); Last Round winner - Kay Bloomfield, Lynn Collie and Doug Christensen (24 1/2

Thursday evening Bowls was played on March 9, with 16 on the Green plus visitors. Wonderful roll-up again. Result: Toby Rozynski, Peter Guy and Max Balfour def. Sarah Balfour, Peter Mole and Ken Hayes 21-11; Elenore Perquin, Michael Dungey and Ray Southee def. N. Perquin, Julie Grayson and P. Eastwell 20-10; Trish Owens and Max. Holder def. Kay Bloomfield and Gary Cooper 22-12. Thank you to Craig Thurgate for running another very successful night, and to all the members and visitors for coming along. Thank you to Pat and Craig who were the BBQ Chefs with their supervisor Gerda (who was unable to play). Also to Carol behind the Bar and also in the kitchen with Pat, Gerda and Kay who supplied delicious salads etc..

A big thank you to Max Balfour for again donating Chocolates for Touchers. See you all next Thursday night. Remember everyone is very welcome to come along and enjoy the night. Bowls are available for anyone without Bowls.

Saturday Bowls on 11th

March: The 2nd Round of Championship B Grade Singles was played. Result: Ray Southee def. Ken Hayes 25-10; Craig Thurgate def. Paul Driscoll 27-17. The Semi Final will be played next Saturday, 18th March, as follows: Ray Southee vers Craig Thurgate and Gary Cooper vers Faye Flint. Also on the 11th there was one Social game with Pamela Kerr, Paul Driscoll and Gary Cooper def. Peter Guy, Ray Southee and Barry Perks 21-12.

Coming Events for March: Wed. 15th: Morning Bowls - names in from 8.00 to 8.30 for play at 9.00 a.m.. Thurs. 16th: Evening Bowls - Names in from 5.00 to 5.30 for play at 6.00 p.m., plus Sausage Sizzle. Sat. 18th: Social Bowls and Semi Final of B Singles - see above please. Wed. 22nd: Morning Bowls - times as above. Thurs. Evening Bowls - times as above. N.B. Nominations are now called for Championship A Grade Singles.

The Warwick Bowls Club is the ideal Venue to hold any Function you may be planning. The Club is situated in beautiful Leslie Park, in Fitzroy Street, and opposite the Warwick Police Station. For enquiries or to make a booking phone Craig Thurgate on O412 661 924 or Trevor Wright on 0417 006 745.

Triumphant Redbacks

Tyhe Clarkson

For the Warwick Redbacks AFC

The Warwick’s Gardens Galore Redbacks have won their first Cardinal cup in eight years with a brilliant display of football at Warwick Credit Union Oval on March 12.

The final score Warwick 104 def Jimboomba 76 in overcast conditions.

The Warwick Redbacks started well with a new look midfield getting off to the perfect start, Shane Iles winning the tap to Lowney, Handball to Clarkson and back to Iles with the inside 50 kick swallowed by big recruit Tom Allison at full forward who kicked truly in the first 20 sec-

onds of the game. The home team continued the onslaught early in the first quar-

ter but a couple of quick goals brought the margin back to just 16 points at the end of the first

quarter. Jimboomba were the better team in the second quarter with some better entries inside 50 helping them wrestle their way back into the contest and a margin of 14 at the major break.

The premiership quarter saw Warwick play some of the best footy of the day, with more aggression in the contest and some great second efforts provided by big bodied mid Josh White, showing his strength and skill, a true asset to the club. Warwick blowing the margin out to 36 points at the final change.

The final quarter was a pure arm wrestle with both teams giving everything in their first hit out of the season, plenty of cramps and sore bodies trotting across the WCU oval. The final

score 104-76 saw the big Warwick crowd elated after a long eight years. Cardinal Cup founder Colin Pope attended the game and was over the moon with the effort from both teams in a game he has worked so hard to keep running for the last 15 years.

Best on ground for Warwick was awarded to Samson Lowney for his eye catching display through the midfield. Other standouts were Full Forward Tom Allison four goals, Josh white was dominant through the middle, Isaac Krueger played a brilliant debut game on the wing and Shane Iles was unbeatable in the ruck.

The Redbacks (Warwick) next hit out is on the first of April vs Ipswich cats at WCU oval.

Wattles Warriors announce new skipper

Glyn Rees sports@thedailyjournal.ink

Wattles coach Travis Burns recently announced that club stalwart Ty Gardner will lead the current green and gold Toowoomba Rugby League first grade premiers through the 2023 season as they eye off back-to-back honours.

A former Toowoomba Clydesdales back-rower, Wattles’ favourite son Gardner has been focused on making a comeback to top level TRL league in 2023 after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.

The 26-year-old self-employed concreting contractor is more than keen to run on to Warwick’s Father Ranger Oval on March 25 for the 31st annual Barrett Shield

contest against the Warwick Cowboys.

The rampaging second-rower will run on as Wattles A Grade skipper in his league comeback, and is looking forward to the contest considered the Southern Downs rugby league highlight.

Gardner more than meets the requirements to take the Warriors helm, and while his line-up has undergone some minor changes from the premiership winning side of last season, he feels he has a combination to match anyone in the competition this year.

“We’re aiming for a solid year ahead” Ty said, “We are certainly focused on silverware, and it would be great to be about at grand final time.”

Gardner has worn Wattles colours since 2017 and is still bruised over the ‘Green & Gold’ grand final loss to Valleys back in 2019.

To rub salt into the wound he

had to be content to run water last year as his team mates laid claim to Wattles fifth TRL top grade premiership.

So the new skipper has an abundance of enthusiasm to add another season championship gong to the Platz Oval trophy cabinet.

At 187cm and 100kgs and speed to burn the mobile bac-rower formed a more than effective on field try scoring combination with former skipper Travis Burns. Mentor Burns, who has hung up his boots, is confident that combination can be just as effective with he and his captain on opposite sides of the sideline.

Gardner was a member of the Toowoomba Clydesdales in 2018, 2019 and 2021, only missing the honour due to injury last year and when league was cancelled in COVID affected 2020.

In those same seasons he was

also named in the Toowoomba Rugby League ‘Team of the Year’.

First grade coach Travis Burns obviously rates Gardner highly and feels his experience, ability and respect he has earned from team mates will see him as a very effective leader.

A sprinkling of retirements and the loss of exceptional halfback Matt Duggan to the Toowoomba Clydesdales has motivated a minor rebuild for Wattles.

“But we have exceptional depth, our Reserve Grade team grand finalists last year, so we boast an abundance of players ready to step up a grade,” Gardner said.

Gardner and Burns are impressed with new team five eight Braydon Paix going through his paces at training.

Paix, a former Toowoomba local and younger brother of Brisbane Broncos hooker Corey Paix, is an established player who took the field for Souths Logan Under 21’s last season and is showing plenty of class.

Cowboys prop has strong game

Gerard Walsh sports@thedailyjournal.ink

Prop Nick Pails had a strong game as a Warwick Cowboys senior team went down 36-8 to Kyogle at Kyogle on Saturday.

The game was against a full strength Kyogle side with Warwick

coach Col Speed resting some of his likely A graders.

“B.J. Wallace played well in the second row while Jake Speed defended well in his first game at centre in the senior game,” Speed said.

“It was great to have Tyrelle Ross back for his first game of the season. He started in the centres and then played well at fullback in his first game at the back.

“Harry Sullivan and Damien Beresford were also strong.”

The Warwick under-19 side won with Lachlan Collins, Dan Howard and Hamish Speed all going well.

The Cowboys suffered no injuries in Kyogle and will play Wattles in the Barrett Shield on March 25 at Father Ranger Oval with three grades.

Fixtures start the following weekend.

Ty Gardner will lead the Wattles Warriors first grade team through 2023. Photo supplied.

Dan Howard was one of the Cowboys best in under-19 rugby league at Kyogle on Saturday. Photo Gerard Walsh (on file).