Town & Country Journal, Week #91 - September 29, 2022

Town &

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A City versus Country game will double as a trial for representative cricket selection at C.F. White Oval in Stanthorpe...

Gerard Walsh reports.

The Demented Artists invite you to Walk With Us...

What the heck? What happens when Walter Cronkite takes over the subediting post... see inside

WARWICK GYMNASTICS VS COUNCIL

“CONTRARY VIEWS” Elizabeth Voneiff editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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ouncil is standing by the old adage about the Omniscient helping those who help themselves.

It’s looking unlikely that Council will approve $50k for the flood weary Warwick

Gymnastics Club unless they pursue other avenues of funding first.

A Council report acknowledges the difficulties faced by the club, which has flooded multiple times in 2022. But "there are contrary views on the responsibilities of each party in relation to the flooding problems being experienced on their land".

Council will provide "some level of support" that is "fair and reasonable taking into account the complex nature" of the issues. The risk, the report continues, is that other affected community groups might "approach Council for funding when disasters occur".

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Welcome to a new life Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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t was poignant that on the morning after the late Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was laid to rest in England, sixteen new Southern Downs

residents took part in an February 1949," he Australian Citizenship Ceremony, began, in the presence with her image overlooking pro- of SDRC CEO Dave ceedings on 20th September.

Burgess and other For the first time, the Southern Councillors, as well as Downs Youth Council were part local town crier Bob of the ceremony, offering their Townshend. input on life within the region, in Continued on page 7... what one new citizen described as "very valuable to see and hear".

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his is Cronkite, subeditor of the Small Newspaper Company, at his post on the laptop. He wishes to advise that any misspellings, grammatical errors or punctuation anomalies should be overlooked (see screenshot above). He weights 10 kilos. The laptop weighs 2. Thank you.

Short and sweet...

Hi Olav Muurlink, A great and well written article.

Keep up your good work Cheers

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A traveller from the coast up here for a few days.

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he (Town and) Country Journal has marked a year of publication by… putting on a little weight, and going up a dress size or two.

The decision to go tabloid has not been made lightly either—but support from readers and advertisers has given publisher Gordon Bratby and his team including fellow owners Peter Schmidt and Gerard Walsh, plenty of food for thought….

The result will be more space to spread out in terms of news and features, and…a week or two hence, some-

thing to start the fire or put in the litter tray.

“I’m excited by the change,” Gordon says. “We will still be printing the Daily Journal and the Stanthorpe Record on our own press, but the growth of the Country Journal has meant that we really are running out of press time—and had to make a choice.”

Next week’s edition will be the first of the new format with the Daily Journal and Stanthorpe Record remaining in their ‘mini tabloid’ shape that arrived in the Southern Downs in January 2021.

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State gov creates a COI for dummies document Elizabeth Voneiff editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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fortnight ago, a weary office in Brisbane's George Street invented a cheat's sheet to conflicts of interest claims in local councils.

Why? Because local councillors across Queensland need help to separate fact from fiction and quit wasting everybody's time.

The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning has produced the cheat sheet called "Managing Conflicts of Interest" in an easy-to-read flowchart. A COI for dummies if you will.

Step one asks the councillor whether or not they (or the other councillor they are accusing) even have a real conflict of

interest. It begins with Ordinary Business, which is NOT a conflict of interest. For instance, if you have an interest than is no greater than anyone else's interest in the community such as being a dog owner or a cattle grower or a resident of Stanthorpe.

The same goes for adoptions of budgets, rates and charges, planning schemes or amendments for council areas. This is just ordinary business and you do not have a conflict of interest and neither does the fellow sitting across the chamber from you.

You also don't have a conflict over religious beliefs, memberships of political parties, non-executive membership of non-profit clubs, or a student, former student, parent or grandparent of a student at a local

school.

If your poker club is supporting the garden club's gnome drive, you don't have a conflict of interest.

Prescribed COIs

There are situations in which councillors should not participate in decisions which include being a spouse, parent, child or sibling of a partner in a business partnership or being on the board. If you own a company the is under consideration. If these companies that you are a close associate of are donating money, contracting with council, making an application of some sort, or dealing with employment matters then you must notify the CEO and take no part in the decision making, meetings, briefings.

Declarable COIs

If you have one of these, you

have to leave the room. You have a declarable conflict if you have a close personal relationship or are a close associate or close family member in a company or entity that you or a related party own, part own, or have an interest in.

Pub test: if a reasonable person would think you have a conflict of interest, then you probably do.

Option one, leave the meeting voluntarily. Option two, allow other councillors decide if you should leave. Option three, councillors move a motion determining if the councillor can vote or other conditions.

What is a close personal relationship?

This seems to be the area in which the government hammers the most.

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Cr Cynthia McDonald knows a lot about cattle sale yards because she is a cattle grower. Does that give her a conflict or does she have superior knowledge to share with the chambers? Does Cr Tancred know more about the requirements of orchardists than, say, fellow council-

29th September 2022 Pub test: does the councillor have knowledge that might help make the best decision in the public interest?

"Simply knowing somebody…does not mean you have a personal relationship.

Mayors and councillors The $10,0000 quesknow a large number of tion: Should one counpeople in the community." cillor dob in another.

If you are married to Short answer is yes. You them, live with them, have have a duty to report a sussex with them, go on pected conflict to the “If you are married CEO or chairperson. holidays with them, share a bank account with After this step, it is up to them, live with them or are hosting their to the councillor in ques20th wedding anniversa- them, have sex with tion to decide if they ry, you are in a close them, go on holidays have a conflict or not. If personal relationship. they don't think so, other Pub test: if you feel with them you are in councillors can vote on uneasy about making a the question of you a close personal decision that might not conflict. relationship....” be favourable to them, Councillors may or then "this usually means may not leave the meetyou should declare the ing depending on the interest". lors who are not agrono- resolutions determined in Family: mists? Probably. Will deci- chamber.

Councillors don't always sions made have a BIG If you are a tragic for know what their families are impact on the councillor or detail, you can find out more up to but cannot use that as is the interest unique to the about managing conflicts of an excuse either. The legisla- councillor? Lots of people interest by viewing the Local tion says a councillor should have an apple tree but not Government Act 2009, or have a reasonable ability to everyone owns Nicolettis. visit the statedevelopment. know.

Having a granny flat does qld.gov.au.

Participation in the not make you a real estate public interest: mogul.

COLUMN CENTIMETRES

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE= SOCIAL ANXIETY with Olav Muurlink

I was co-chair this week of the Social Enterprise World Forum academic symposium in Brisbane earlier this week. The co-chairing didn’t involve sharing a chair, which is fortunate, as the chair sported around an inch of ‘cushion’ that felt like medium rare at best. The SEWF is huge-ish, with over 1500 people from around the world converging on Southbank, but the event I was at was tiny, with chairs enough for everyone.

And the task was somewhat (much) less impressive than it sounds, involving tapping the only metallic thing I could find in my laptop bag (a metal referees whistle, believe it or not) against a coffee cup every fifteen minutes or so, as my co-chair role involved time keeping.

I wouldn’t regard myself as a font of knowledge about social enterprise, which is the kind of business that is built with some sort of social purpose in mind—helping the unemployed, recycling plastic, raising money for Africa… Mind you every business is being drawn into social purpose these days.

Our taxes, after all, help the unemployed, recycle plastic and raise money for Africa whether we like it or not. So it’s a fine line.

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Editorial contacts: After the day of sessions was Editor, Elizabeth Voneiff editor@thedailyjournal.ink over, there were drinks and rathJournalist, Krista Bjorn kristadailyjournal@gmail.com er impressive snacks, consisting of tiny burgers. Well, my hands Journalist, Leonie Fuge leonie@smallnewspaper.com.au are very large, and my stomach is Journalist, Selina Venier stanthorperecord@gmail.com limitless, so perhaps the burgers Sports, sports@thedailyjournal.ink were not quite so tiny as I thought they were. It was at this point that I realised I really shouldn’t be chair, co-chair of anything with A little bit of legals in not-too-fine print Journal. All art and editorial content remains the word ‘social’ in it.

I was the property of the relevant copyright holder and While every care is taken to compile this scouring the room for anywhere may not be reproduced without permission. If newspaper accurately, we cannot be held to hide, but that’s not easy when one has three burgers in a single we have got something wrong, get in touch, and responsible for any errors that may occur with hand and a liquid anti-anxiety we will print a correction in our next edition...and advertisements or articles. All submitted content medication produced by apologies in advance! does not necessarily represent the opinions of Castlemaine Perkins in the other.

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Country briefs Walk of hope In connection to Mental Health Week, a Walk of Hope and Memorial Service for those lost to suicide will take place on 11 October at Leslie Park Rotunda on Palmerin Street. The service will begin at 11:30 am and the event will continue with the Walk of Hope and finish with a community BBQ by 1pm. If you have any enquiries please contact Kristie traccddhhs@health.qld. gov.au

Nice homes, nice price A Tannymorel home sold for $2.5 million last month.

The four bedroom home on 32 hectares is located at 2715 Warwick Killarney Road and was sold by Mark Mauch of Southern Downs Realty.

In Warwick, a five bedroom home at 12 Douglas Street sold

for $800k on 29 August. This brick property on 4076 square metres was sold by Kelly Reardon of Wade Real Estate.

Random facts If Southern Downs residents mirror the general population, then 40 percent of us moved in the past five years. Around 11 percent of us reported major structural problems in our current dwellings yet 86 percent of us who own are homes are satisfied with out current home. Only 76 percent of renters are satisfied with their current homes.

Solar power use increased from 5 percent in 2007 to 22 percent in 2022. Source? ABS.

Negative population This is what negative popula-

Town & CountryJournal 5 tion growth looks like: In Australia last year there were 309,300 births, an increase of 3.4 percent over the previous year. Deaths last year increased by 10 percent, or 179,100 deaths. Thanks to overseas migration, Australia had a 0.9 percent population growth.

Fertiliser back Key commodity growing markets, particularly Brazil and the US, can expect a "healthier supply" of fertilizers than last year, according to the latest Rabobank Agribusiness Review.

Growers may also see "further downward price pressure" on phosphates and potash, as the market adjusts to the RussiaUkraine conflict; Russian potash and phosphate are "flowing out more fluidly" and domestic intermediaries are "comfortable enough" on supply.

News is a little less optimistic for nitrogen, with base case forecasts predicting a 20% to 30% price increase at the wholesale level between now and the end of the year.

A "potentially double-digit percentage increase" is expected for seed pricing heading into 2023.

Farm biosecurity course Poultry growers may be interested in participating in a farm biosecurity course for chicken growers through Tocal College/ NSW education. Designed as an introduction or refresher to biosecurity on meat chicken farms, this short course is based on the National Farm Biosecurity Manual for Chicken Growers. It covers the key biosecurity considerations for meat chicken farms-people, equipment and vehicles, water quality management and sanitation, dead chicken collection and disposal, rodent control, end of batch procedures, record keeping, emergency disease outbreak preparation and legislative requirements.

Register here https://courses. tocal.nsw.edu.au/browse/qld-department-of-agriculture-and-fisheries/courses/introduction-to-farm-biosecurity-for-chicken-growers

SPRING

Spring is here and we are all stocked up ready for the warmer months ahead with: Large selections of •Vegetables & Flowers •Fruit & Ornamental trees •Potting mix & Fertilisers •Pest & Weed control including organic sprays We will be at GardenFest @ Stanthorpe Showgrounds 7th & 8th October Our Guests this year: FRIDAY •Jill from Searles - Teaching you Kokedama Balls.

•The wonderful Ask Alex on all things bugs.

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Supplier’s chance to speak up Each year, the Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, Mr Chris Leptox AO, invites direct suppliers of Aldi, Coles, Metcash or Woolworths to provide feedback on their dealings with the grocery retailers. This is a valuable opportunity to provide feedback on a confidential basis, and the survey results will contribute to improving conduct across the industry. To get your link, contact the Treasury at fgc@greasury. gov.au.

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Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

-Napoleon Bonaparte Market report WARWICK SALEYARDS MARKET REPORT The Warwick Livestock Selling Agents yarded 543 cattle on Tuesday 27th September VEALERS ACCOUNT HUGH HUSTON of ALLORA Average Weight 325kg sold to 550c To return $1,787 YEARLINGS ACCOUNT COLLEEN HORTON of CLIFTON Average Weight 425kg sold to 489.2c/kg To return $2,079 and purchased

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FEEDER STEERS ACCOUNT DAVID MCCALLUM of BIDDESTON Average Weight 363kg sold to 580c/kg To return $2,109 and purchased by WEST TALGAI GRAZING P/L COWS ACCOUNT GLENISA CATTLE CO of GLEN APLIN Average Weight 790kg sold to 397.2c/kg To return $3,137 BULLOCKS ACCOUNT ENNISMORE FARMING of NOBBY Average Weight 598kg sold to 447.2c/kg To return $2,676

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Leyburn fashion show A fashion show fundraiser of fun and laughter is being held at the Leyburn QCWA Hall on 15th October. Quality recycled clothes, including workwear and some good old retro gear will be paraded with items available for $5 purchase. A platter and wine for each table and a guest speaker yet to be named is also on the agenda. All women from all communities are welcome to attend.

Doors open at 1 pm with a cover charge of $5. Enquiries can be made to Sheryle on 0422302102.

20 is plenty The Salvo's are inviting women to join the twenty is plenty activity. Every Wednesday at 9 am women of all shapes, sizes, ages and colours are invited to join a twenty-minute walk around the beautiful Leslie Park. Those interested can meet the walking group opposite the Salvation Army building or more information call Leanne 0419379738.

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Welcome to a new life Continued from page 1...

"Today, Australia is one of the most successful multicultural nations in the world. Our nation is a nation made strong and vibrant by many cultures. In Australia we value and celebrate our diversity." ?lena Cheredova (Davis), from Warwick, became a citizen with her teenage son, Slava Cheredov.

They came to the Southern Downs seven years ago, her husband, John, a doctor.

"I met John in 2013 and I showed him Russian culture and Saint-Petersburg and he showed me Australia with oceans and lovely nature, beautiful flowers and interesting animals," she told The Record after the ceremony.

"In 2015, when we decided to have family together, we both really wanted to have our family here in Australia, because it is great place for raising kids as they still are able to be close enough to nature and education and lifestyle is good quality."

Slava didn't speak English when they arrived in Warwick and the new citizen said "a good teacher" called Laura Smith was instrumental in helping him become more confident with the language.

"It's a friendly community of the South Downs," Alena added.

"When we looked for a place to live, we wanted something small and close to nature, safe and comfortable for family life, but something to explore.

"We like the Southern Downs region with its great opportunity, country culture, rain forest, no

Congratulations to all our new citizens and their families who received native Australian plants and sprigs to keep as a commemoration of their pledge.

The Town and Country Journal notes that the approved image of the leader of the Commonealth, King Charles III will be made available in due course. traffic and small quiet community like one big family."

The couple have sons Richard, 5, and Peter, 2, as well.

Photos of Alena and her family as well as all the new citizens at the Civic Centre on 20th September.

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WARWICK GYMNASTICS VS COUNCIL

“CONTRARY VIEWS” Continued from page 1...

In February this year, the club presented to the Council during an information session, outlining the drainage and flooding issues which have impacted the Club's facility on Easey Street. Damages and losses exceed $200,000.

Future losses are also expected due to corrosion, mould and rot.

In May, Mayor Vic Pennisi and CEO Dave Burges met with rep-

resentatives of the club where the club formally asked for $50,000. The club representatives advised that they "did not wish to progress with an insurance claim."

"This position is surprising noting the potential impact on the viability of the Club", the report continues.

In June, Council officers conducted research on various grant opportunities which are outlined

in the report. The Club may be eligible for some of all of these grants which range from $20,000 to $100,000.

As of August 31, however, the club were "still waiting to hear from SDRC regarding our request for $50,000 financial assistance" according to a letter written to Council from the Vice President of Warwick Gymnastics. The Club is also asking Council to secure a pro-

posed new venue for the gymnastics shed.

The topic of insurance was raised again with the club responding that they did not want to make a claim because they may not be able to be insured in the future.

What will Council decide?

Find out in the Friday edition of the Daily Journal.

Picture of flooding at the club earlier this year.

Bright ideas from Youth Council Elizabeth Voneiff editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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he Southern Downs Youth Council, made up of an outstanding group of high school students from all parts of the shire, are busy engaging with some of the region's biggest problems…. including rubbish.

At the last meeting, staff from the waste management department and Cr Cynthia McDonald discussed the rubbish situation with the group.

The Youth Council learned that Council's seven-year contract with Cleanaway Waste Services is one of Council's largest contracts. They were also told about the $10 million annual budget to service 11 supervised and seven unsupervised waste locations in the Southern Downs.

The Youth Council agreed that many students in their schools were not recycling and that doing the correct thing needs to be "normalised". The majority of the schools have one waste bin and a different bin for plastic bottle recycling.

The young folk recommended clearer signage to the schools, better education and a competition between the high schools to see who can have the least waste.

They also suggested videos explaining recycling within the schools and what can be recy-

cled. Currently, some student councils organise a 10c recycling bin which are checked weekly.

Contamination, however, remains a problem. In fact, contamination is an ongoing problem, along with vandalism, signage, access, cost and processing.

The Youth Council talked with Council officers about increasing the number of recycling bins and putting them sideby-side with general waste in order to eliminate cross contamination. They also suggested

separate food scrap bins. For public events, the students suggested alternates to single-use plastics and asking stallholders to offer cardboard packaging for food distribution. Engaging primary school students with a recycling competition was also an idea that was raised.

REDcycling was also a topic.

The REDcycle program allows the recycling of soft plastics like plastic bags and cling film.

Currently, Coles and Woolworths offer REDcycle bins as well as battery and mobile phone recycling bins.

The paper is pleased to report that Sort-It Sally made an appearance to underscore the importance of recycling to the Youth Council.

Picture of the Southern Downs Youth Council in a recent meeting.

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Petrol prices: the mind boggles Selina Venier editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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he cost of living seems to be more and more in the spotlight and it's been a bug bear of mine to comment on petrol prices seen from Stanthorpe to Brisbane, namely because they differ so incredibly.

When doing an extensive filing of The Stanthorpe Record newspapers this year, the petrol and diesel related stories kept popping up so heading to Brisbane last week, such prices were again on my mind.

Stanthorpe and Warwick aren't alone in the variance of prices. On the weekend just gone, in Brisbane, prices of $155.7 at the bowser were seen close to the city while in the suburbs, it was 40 cents more per litre - 40 cents just minutes away! Happily filling up in Ipswich, we paid the former but I was scratching my head.

Some Australians are expecting that the federal government will reinvest part of the fuel excise revenue into our roads.

At the bowser, relief was seen in the recent dip in prices, apparently their lowest since November.

That relief will be short-lived however, with prices due to jump by 22c as the Coalition's fuel excise cut finished last Thursday.

During the year The Record reported 213.9 for Unleaded in early July while it was 199.7 in Warwick on the same day.

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The Australian Automobile Association said one in six Australians oppose the end to the fuel excise cut if it means no new measures, such as reinvestment, are seen.

Cost of living was the top issue for 53 per cent of the almost 2,000 Australians polled in their August study, with 10 per cent of those identifying fuel costs as their

main concern for making ends meet.

On the weekend, the cheapest Brisbane petrol price ($157.5) was surprisingly seen near the inner city, the dearest ($193.9), only 3kms north while the cheapest towards Warwick and Stanthorpe was travelling towards Ipswich, snapped last Sunday afternoon ($156.9).

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29th September 2022

Growers celebrate big birthday Elizabeth Voneiff editor@thedailyjournal.ink

I

t's not the tin or the tourism that makes the Granite Belt so fabulous: it's the tomatoes, figs, capsicums, grapes, micro greens, cherries, apples, plums and lettuce and the roughly $300 million the add to the local economy.

Early next month, Granite Belt growers will be kicking up their heels and taking an afternoon off to celebrate their 150th birthday in the region. Where?

Where else? Nicoletti Orchards.

For growers like Angus Ferrier, Raymon Taylor, Nathan Baronio, Lewis Perkins and all the others, there is much to celebrate: surviving the worst drought probably since horticulture was intro-

duced to the region, having healthy bee populations and restaurants finally reopening and buying truckloads of vegetables and wine.

Nathan Baronio from Eastern

Colour grows strawberries and apples and is the president of the Granite Belt Growers Association. His family has been in the area since the 1930s. All of his grandparents came from

Italy, some started in Innisfail cutting cane and working garden farms in the Granite Belt on the offseason. They saved and pinched, bought their own farms and grew into what is one of the most unique towns in Australia.

As Nathan points out, in places like Brisbane, everyone knows Stanthorpe. It is a small, work-aday regional town, with no beach and yet everyone has memories of seeing their first snow here or driving up to buy stone fruit or hiking in the national parks.

Granite Belt growers will celebrate their birthday with a Bubbles and Blossoms Soiree on Saturday 8th October at Nicoletti Orchards.

Picture of Granite Belt produce.

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29th September 2022

Walk with us

Corina Graham Demented Artists Group

If we don't tell you…

You might not notice…

If you haven't lived it…

You might not understand…

WALK WITH US… And see the world through our eyes…

WALK WITH US is a group exhibition of Corina Graham and The Demented Artists Group Inc (DAGS). The artworks have been created by our members of differing skill levels and at different stages on their journey to wellness.

The official opening of WALK WITH US will be held at 6pm on the 15th October 2022, at the Warwick Art Gallery. This FREE exhibition coincides with Queensland Mental Health Week and will run from the 15th October-19th November, 2022.

For Booking Enquiries contact the Warwick Art Gallery on (07) 4661-0434.

The Demented Artists Group Inc was successful in obtaining funding from the Regional Arts Fund to run a series of workshops with professional artists. The concept was to have a mix of the group members plus the general public attend as participants to help break the stigma about those with a history of Mental Health Issues.

There is a perception in society about people who have experienced a Mental Health Issue, or seek help for emotional support, are not normal. These workshops provided an opportunity to enhance the artistic skills of our members and to highlight that people who have had a Mental Health Issue can have the same skills, drives and abilities as everyone else. The workshops have culminated in producing artworks for the exhibition WALK WITH US. The Demented Artists Group Inc, a local Not-For-Profit, assists those in recovery from Mental Health issues regain their social confidence through art, friendship and social inclusion. The Demented Artists Group Inc use the healing power of Art to enhance the lives of those in recovery and helps to break the stigma surrounding Mental

Health.

The President of The Demented Artists Group Inc, Corina Graham, has been a strong local advocate for speaking about Mental Health and breaking the stigma around it, and was recognized for this by becoming Southern Downs Regional Council Citizen of the Year in 2022.

1 in 5 Australians will have a Mental Health Issue during their lifetime. If someone you know needs support there are a number of services available.

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Picture of a Demented Artist Group workshop; President

Corina Graham and secretary Jennifer Jones.

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29th September 2022

The Long Paddock with Gerard Walsh

T

here is always something happening if you own a farm.

One of the nicest things to happen on our farm at Greymare in the past year was how an AIS heifer which lost her own calf at calving eventually fostered a small heifer which came to the property in a mob bought from Allora.

When the small heifer arrived at the property, she just wouldn’t let the AIS heifer go and kept sucking her milk and eventually the AIS heifer “took” the small heifer as her own.

You could see them in the paddock together and the mother caring for the smaller heifer as her own.

There is no question the smaller heifer which was around six months age at the time benefitted from the milk and made $1170 on a Tuesday at the Warwick Saleyards.

We will never know but my guess is extra milk put $300 on the smaller heifer and made up for the initial loss of the calf.

During the past 18 months,

we have bought some mixed mobs of cattle, predominately beef, so that is how we ended up with an AIS heifer.

Password

Passwords are in the news in the past week with the problems at Optus.

While there is a lot to be said for having a different password for everything, the worst mistake we have made since Passwords became important were to use different passwords for everything.

It has cost us the chance to be involved in certain things as if you have the wrong password,

you sometimes miss deadlines, That also means that when we go to buy tickets to sporting events, we don’t have the right password.

The one thing I do say is have different online banking and card password and another for everything else.

Having a farm we also need passwords for LPA and NLIS which are to do with being a beef farmer.

Vale Helen

There are people you meet and just remember and one is the late Helen McMeniman.

Born at Tenterfield, she mar-

ried and together with her husband Ray ran cattle at Wallangarra before moving to Stanthorpe with her family to run a business in the tourist industry.

Helen made everyone she met feel important and comfortable.

You don’t forget her.

I saw her around the time of the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival in the late 1970s and once in the intervening years.

Stanthorpe Record journalist Selina Venier wrote a nice tribute to Helen in Tuesday’s Record.

A cow at Greymare with her foster calf.

New hospital game changer for our kids Leonie Fuge editor@thedailyjournal.ink

T

he future is looking bright for Southern Downs school students deciding on a career in health with the building of the $1.3 billion Toowoomba Hospital.

Darling Downs Health Chief Executive Annette Scott said,

"The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2027, and we'll have plenty of fantastic job opportunities available as we deliver expanded health care services to the region."

"This is why we want our high school students to be considering a career in health now, and in the years to come," said Ms Scott.

The region's industry leaders

are encouraging local school students to consider a health industry educational pathway to meet the future job opportunities.

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) CEO Ali Davenport said a collaborative approach is key to growing the health workforce.

"We know that health is the largest employer in the region, and we want to keep it that way."

There are more than 13,000 hardworking hospital and health staff, which is around 15% of all jobs in the Darling Downs Region.

Ms Davenport said this was "something for the region to be proud of" and it remains important that there is "continued investment in the workers of the future" as the region grows.

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29nd September 2022

A Wallangarra story Deborah Wheeler editor@thedailyjournal.ink

R

ecently, I stumbled upon the story of two brothers born in Wallangarra, who both enlisted in the 9th Battalion on the same day in August 1915.

William Fife ALLAN 4129 and his younger brother James Douglas ALLAN 4130 were aged 24 and 19 respectively. The brothers fought side by side and under extraordinary circumstances and carried out their duties far above expectations, ensuring they both were awarded medals for their brave actions.

William's citation reads: At Meteren on the night of 10-11 May 1918 displayed marked initiative and devotion to duty of a very high order. Recommendation date for Military Medal dated 15 May 1918.

It was not long after this when William suffered a severe gunshot wound to his left hand and

scalp.

James's citation for the Military Medal reads: 'At Villaret on 18 September 1928, Sergeant ALLAN observed an enemy Machine Gun inflicting casualties on the troops on his right.

Using very good judgement he worked round to a flank and caused the enemy team to flee.

This allowed the line to advance without any opposition and

resulted in killing two of the enemy machine gun crew. Again, during the advance, he engaged another enemy machine gun, by charging the crew and causing them to flee in terror. The boldness displayed by this N.C.O., and lack of hesitation was a means of overcoming the enemy and making good our advance.'

Recommendation for Military Medal dated 26 December 1918.

Like his brother William, James was wounded in action and sent to Beauford War Hospital in England on 2 October 1917 suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Thankfully, both brothers survived and were returned safely to Australia. As chance would have it after the war, one of their close friends in the 9th Battalion Albert Larrson MM went on to marry their sister Ethel. I doubt many people can lay claim to having three military medal recipients in the family.

While their names may not appear on the Wallangarra Honour Roll because they were living in Brisbane at the time of their enlistment, I firmly believe these men have left a proud legacy for the town of their birth.

The Wallangarra RSL and members of the local community proudly remember them each ANZAC Day. Caption: WF Allan and his brother JD Allan of Wallangarra.

Killarney Co-op - Celebrating 100 Years! How all it started Store Trading

On Thursday 30th August 1923 the Brisbane Courier stated the following in their report of the first meeting of shareholders: "Considerable discussion took place regarding the commencement of a co-operative store, and a committee was appointed to deal with the matter".

Initially, the committee recommended to defer the opening of a shop- front, in favour of supplying equipment to suppliers and taking a commission. All new suppliers of cream required a milking machine, a cream separator and an engine to drive the apparatus. The Co-op supplied these items to the farmers, usually on terms, with monthly repayments taken from their cream cheques. These machines required replacements of rubber ware and other spare parts, which the Co-op stocked in the head office for sale to the shareholders. And so it began - trading for the convenience of suppliers.

The top picture was taken in Feb 1938. At this time the butter factory was operating out of the new brick factory at the top of Ivy St. The eastern wing of the original factory had been demolished along with the front awning. The steps shown in the picture still exist within the CRT building leading up to the offices and the wall itself still sits above the awning on the Western end of the building, visible from the road. A brick facade hardware store was added in 1947. The recently discovered lower picture was taken before the grocery store was added in 1971.

Grocery Trading

Extract of the minutes of the Board Meeting, 12.10.1972: Moved Messrs J.F. McIvor and R. Clark "that the Board offer no objection to the Foodland Department discreetly stocking pure poly-unsaturated margarine, such margarine not to be advertised or promoted in any way". Carried

In 1971 Kerry Woolacott, the then produce manager, proposed that the Co-op further increase their range of grocery lines. Plans were approved for a small Shop Rite self-service grocery store in the vacant office space between the produce and hardware stores. After only 3 months of trading internal changes were made to allow a full-sized grocery shop within the hardware store and the association joined the Foodland group and the Home and Hardwares Key Group.

By the end of 1971 the original grocery section was utilised to set up a TV and Radio Repair and Sales Department and in September 1972 application for membership of Betta Stores was lodged. The Co-op employed a full-time electrician and, at times, apprentices, up until the closure of the electrical service department 28 years later.

More memories will be shared next week

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Town & CountryJournal 19

29nd September 2022

Bit of everything Ross Ellis McDougall and Sons

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gents last week yarded 1902 head for the local sheep and lamb sale .

The yarding had a bit of everything for all with plenty of finished and light lambs available for the trade and exporters as well as some good breeder lines.

The lambs were drawn from New England as well as Border Districts and local and Western Districts. Lambs topped at $192 to average $136.63($33down), hoggets topped at $199 to average $124.52($4down), ewes topped at $144 to average $84.45($12down), wethers topped at $160 to average $108.90($5up), Rams topped at $160 to average $95.22($20up), ewe lambs topped at $138 to average $112($33down). The total yarding of 1902 head averaged $124.17 a drop of $24/

head on last sale.

Stillwater Past Co sold Dorper lambs 48.6kg to GR Prime for $180, 47.9kg to Elliots Butchery for $180 Lawrence Springborg sold Dorper lambs 58.33kg to Eversons for $190, 52.1kg to

YOUR GUIDE TO THE STARS Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Monday

29th September-5th October

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

21 Mar-20 Apr

21 Apr-20 May

21 May-21 Jun

Racing Numbers: 5.9.6.3 Lotto Numbers: 5.12.23.36.39.22

A very hectic period on the social scene with romance in the air. You have plenty of energy and feel motivated to undertake certain tasks. If still unattached go looking for someone.

Lucky Colour: Peach Lucky Day: Monday

Leslie Lamb for $188, 45.5kg to Highchester Meats for $181, 56kg ram lambs to Eversons for $169, 45.8kg to Eversons for $159 Terry Allen sold Xbred lambs off crop 56.6kg to Eversons for $192, 63.75kg hoggets to

Lucky Colour: Violet Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.27.8.33

If you are still available someone from the past may make you an offer you will find hard to refuse. Your passions are more stimulated through intellectual conversation rather than sexual actions.

Many could be having a romantic evening either at home or at a friend’s place. A good time to start new ventures, however don’t take unnecessary risks.

LEO

VIRGO

22 Jun-22 Jul

23 Jul-22 Aug

23 Aug-23 Sep

Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 4.6.12.25.29.33

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5 Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.45.20.33

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24 Sep-23 Oct

24 Oct-22 Nov

Racing Numbers: 4.9.6.7 Lotto Numbers: 7.4.12.25.26.30

If you want to socialise it is no good sitting at home, go out and enjoy yourself, meet new friends and possibly join some sort of organisation or club. Also do something special with loved ones.

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 4.6.2.3 Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Day: Wednesday Lotto Numbers: 1.18.21.12.25.45

CANCER

Your social scene will be greatly expanded this time. As Many will be encountering a new and exciting romance a matter of fact you will get a very hectic social calendar during their travels. Also the career opportunities are and will need plenty of energy to fulfill all the obligations. very well aspected at the moment.

So better get organised.

Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Day: Friday

Eversons for $170 Muirlawn P/L sold sucker Xbred lambs 44.6kg to Leslie Lamb for $150, 40.2kg to GR Prime for $125 Shelley F/T sold Dorper lambs 50kg to restockers for $181, 45.8kg to Highchester Meats for $170, 61.6kg Dorper hoggets to Take It Easy Meats for $170, 37.1kg Dorper x lambs to Elliots Butchery for $135, 32kg to restockers for $50 Shane Tillmann sold Suffolk hoggets 65kg to Eversons for $158, 70kg ram lambs to restockers for $250, Rams to restockers for $160, ewe & lamb units to restockers for $238/unit, Dorper ewes to restockers for $144 James Cowlishaw sold Merino wethers to Eversons for $105, to restockers for $91 Kyarnee Past Co sold 1st x lambs 54.5kg to Thomas Foods for $174, 55kg hoggets to Eversons for $161, wethers to Eversons for $160

Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.2 Lotto Numbers: 1.12.15.9.6.11

Someone seems very interested in getting acquainted with you, so keep your eyes open it might turn out to be very interesting! You may be more in demand than you think.

Lucky Colour: White Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 4.9.6.5 Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.9.7.22

This period seems to be rather lucky for you both in the romantic sense as well as the gambling sense. Many will undertake some sort of trip that has aroused their interest.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov-20 Dec Racing Numbers: 5.6.3.2 Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Lotto Numbers: 5.12.45.20.31.33

Many will be finding their soul mate during this period.

Make sure that you don’t miss out! Go out to the races and have a little flutter; you may catch more than a four legged winner.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

21 Dec-19 Jan

20 Jan-19 Feb

20 Feb-20 Mar

Racing Numbers: 4.9.6.8 Lotto Numbers: 4.45.23.36.31.11

Many will be enjoying quality time at home with their loved ones. New job opportunities are in the pipeline.

You could organise some social parties at home.

Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 7.9.6.5 Lotto Numbers: 7.15.26.34.40.22

When you are entering into a new relationship, make sure that you are understood and your intentions are clear. Travel is also indicated.

Lucky Colour: Green Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 6.3.2.3 Lotto Numbers: 6.12.25.45.32.22

You could find yourself the centre of attraction during this period. Best to make the most of it; you could land yourself a very nice partner. However, make sure that there are no misunderstandings.

HOROSCOPES BY KERRY KULKENS MAGIC SHOP - 1693 BURWOOD HWY BELGRAVE PH/FAX (03) 9754 4587 / WWW.KERRYKULKENS.COM.AU

Town & CountryJournal 21

29nd September 2022

Warwick’s got talent

Contributed editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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eadspace Warwick is encouraging young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health this headspace Day. headspace Day on October 5 is an annual National Day of Awareness about the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and the ways their family and friends can support them.

This year's theme is 'Pause.

Reflect. Reconnect', and headspace Warwick marked the occasion with Warwick's Got Talent, a peer-led talent show held on 28 October 2022 from 3:30pm at Leslie Park, Warwick. headspace Warwick Centre Manager Alison Somerset says this is an important date for all members of the community but particularly young people and those with young people in their lives.

"Following on from last years' successful Glow Island event, headspace Warwick's Youth Reference Group wanted to host an event outdoors, which will allow for a larger group activity to showcase our community's vibrant youth talent and to enable our young people to reconnect with one another after the COVID-19 challenges and

floods that our region has recently experienced, which of course, impacted on many people's mental health.

Celebrating headspace Day 2022 is an excellent way of taking time out to pause, reflect on the last couple of years and to reconnect with friends, family and meet new people and maybe learn some new strategies in being proactive with mental health and wellbeing. headspace Warwick is the best place to visit if you are experiencing some mental health challenges and is also a great place to visit if you wish to connect with peers and learn some self-care strategies," Alison Somerset said.

Young person Lillyan from

the headspace Warwick Youth Reference Group shared some of their strategies for slowing down and reconnecting in tough times.

"Warwick's Got Talent is a great way to reconnect with other peers after a long period of disconnect and disruption. In current times young people are often under pressure juggling work, school and study, and are unable to find time they could spend with their family and friends. I hope this headspace Day 2022 event has a positive impact on the community and helps people to remember how important it is for our mental health to spend time with each other. Simple changes like visit-

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ing the park together after school or attending one of headspace Warwick's workshops with a group of friends can make a big difference in our lives," Lillyan said. headspace CEO Jason Trethowan said many young people in Australia have experienced a number of challenges over the past couple of years, including Covid-19, lockdowns and natural disaster.

"Many of the young people coming to headspace tell us they feel busy, stressed and anxious about everyday life.

"The blur of mental and emotional demands can sometimes make life feel challenging.

"That's when it can be useful to pause, to reflect on how you're feeling, and reconnect with the people and things that make you feel good.

"Young people, their families and friends who need more support can visit their local headspace centre or connect with mental health professionals online at headspace.org.au."

We encourage any young person, family, or friends in need of support to visit their local headspace centre. Support is also available via phone and online counselling service eheadspace seven days a week between 9am-1am (AEST). The number is 1800 650 890.

If you are looking for someone to talk to immediately, Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) are available to talk 24/7.

Warwick’s Got Talent is on it’s way.

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DISTRICT DIARY Musical & Friendship Morning on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Warwick Seniors Centre, 13a Albert Street. Music plays from 9.30am to 11.30 am. Cost $5 per person. This includes Morning Tea and a Door Prize.

ROSE CITY PROBUS CLUB Meet-ups for social retirees!

Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month. From 9.30am. – includes Guest Speaker & Morning Tea. RSL SOUTHERN CROSS ROOM – BOOKING ESSENTIAL (see below) Other local outings include coffee mornings, lunches, dinner. Opportunities for group travel to destinations of interest. You’ll be made most welcome! Phone Marion: 0499267547; Leslie:46614273 WARWICK SPINNERS and Weavers meet every Wednesday and first and third Saturday, at Room 3, brick building at St Marks Church, Grafton St, 9 am to lunchtime.

Come and try. Yearly membership. wckspinweavefibre@gmail.com 0430 511 260. Kerry, Secretary.

WOULD YOU like to fly in a glider? Or give someone a gliding experience? Gliding is a unique experience that can be enjoyed by all people of all ages. It is also very interesting sport. Warwick Gliding Club is a friendly club offering people the chance to learn how to fly or just experience the wonder of pure flight. Contact admin@ warwickgliding.org or call 0405609601. Gift certificates $170 for a flight.

WARWICK TOASTevery 2nd and 4th month at 7pm in the New members about the art of pubmore info call Chris on

MASTERS meet Tuesday of the CWA building. welcome - learn lic speaking. For 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: MORNING OF MUSIC AND FRIENDSHIP IS HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 9.30AM TO 11.30AM AT WARWICK SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE 13A ALBERT STREET. COST $4 PP INCLUDES MORNING TEA. 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. Warwick golf club 10.30am for 11am start.

Join women sharing lunch in support of the Smith family.

Contact Sue 0427 792 840.

STANTHORPE WOMEN 18+ ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A SERIES OF 5 DIFFERENT’RESILIENT WOMEN’ WORKSHOPS, TO LEARN POWERFUL, PRACTICAL COPING TECHNIQUES. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT FOR ALL WORKSHOPS, JOIN US FOR THOSE YOU CAN! STARTING TUES. 11TH OCT. 10AM-MIDDAY WORKSHOPS RUN EACH TUES SAME TIME AND FINISH TUES. 8TH NOV. VENUE IS THE SUPPER ROOM, STANTHORPE CIVIC CENTRE (CNR. MARSH AND LOCK ST’S). ENTRY SOUTHERN DOWNS Steam Railway. Check out our upcoming trips FEE OF $5 PP PER WORKSHOP INCLUDES TAKE-HOME RESOURCES. (NOTE: CHILDREN UNDER 18 CANNOT BE ADMITon www.downsexplorer.org.au. Tickets sell out quickly, so plan in TED). SPOTS ARE LIMITED, REGISTER QUICKLY TO RESERVE advance. Bookings on www.downsexplorer.org.au. Phone 4661 YOUR SPOT BY CALLING 0418 961 548. THIS PROJECT HAS 9788.

BEEN ASSISTED BY GRANTS TO COMMUNITY FUNDING WARWICK: THE Sew Crafty Chicks hold their Craft morning every FROM THE SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL AND IS Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club, Fitzroy Street, Warwick (oppoSPONSORED BY THE STANTHORPE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTsite the Warwick Police Station) from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone IST CHURCH. welcome, come and enjoy good company, morning tea, work on STANTHORPE: STANTHORPE-WALLANGARRA Branch (Qld your own projects or learn new ones. Cost $5. The Club now has air-conditioning - cool summers and warm winters. For more infor- ALP) meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Granite Belt Support Services, commencing at 5.30pm. mation ring Tricia Collins on 4661 3076.

Please visit our Facebook page – Labor on the Granite WARWICK: LIONS Club meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Belt (www.facebook.com/StanthorpeLabor/ ) – to catch month at the Criterion Hotel. Meet and greet 6.30pm to 7pm. Then up on Branch meetings, visits, etc. For further info please 7pm Dinner Meeting. All welcome. Phone Jenny on 0432 804 826 contact the Secretary (Helen) on 4683 5229. for more information.

WARWICK: QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch meets the first Monday of the month at their Rooms at 76 Grafton Street, Warwick at 1.30p.m. New members most welcome. Rooms open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 1.30p.m., for take-away sandwiches. For catering, Hall rental inquiries and membership please ring 4661.2966.

Rooms now available for Wakes. Tablet sign ins.

STANTHORPE: THE Stanthorpe Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 10.45am in the International Club. New members and visitors welcome. Please call Margaret on 07 4683 2010 for more information.

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 friendship - an initiative of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

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).Warwick: 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. It is open to all school aged children - no musical experience required.

STANTHORPE: SOCIAL Table Tennis at the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre, Talc St. Every Monday at 10am - Two hours of fun for just $5. Everything provided. Call Keith, 0413 870 021 or just turn up.

KILLARNEY: KILLARNEY Country Markets on every 3rd Sunday of month at Canning Park, Killarney from 8am - 1pm.

WARWICK: ROTARY Club of Warwick Sunrise meet every Thursday 7am to 8am at Warwick Gardens Galore, Albion Street. Join “People of Action” and make a difference in your community. New members always welcome, contact Don Hughes on 0456 654 814.

WARWICK: WARWICK U3A - Are you actively retired? If so U3A may be for you. We are a group run by local volunteers promoting lifelong learning for personal enjoyment and wellbeing. Visit WWW.u3awarwick.org.au for further info or contact Sandy Gordon on 0488 427 699 WARWICK: WARWICK Combined Probus Club - Retired seniors group that meet 1st Wednesday of each month, 9.30am-noon, interesting guest speakers and morning tea. Regular group outings to both local and more distant places of interest, also trips to theatre (Lyric and Empire) New Meeting Venue: The Auditorium, Church of Christ Aged Care, Dragon Street, Warwick. New members always welcome. Phone Secretary on 0457 317 597.

PM’s win for Stephanie Gerard Walsh editor@thedailyjournal.ink

K

illarney footballer Stephanie Hancock has captained the Australia Prime Minister’s women’s team in a 64-6 rugby league win against the Prime Minister’s team from Papua New Guinea.

Hancock had the chance to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese before the game at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday

Target rifle scores Another fine Queensland morning saw the members contest the usual prevailing conditions for our competition shoot.

night.

She scored a try in the first half and was close to scoring one in the second half.

Starting at prop, Hancock ran hard with the ball and got away some excellent offloads as well as being strong in defence.

She captained a team that was selected from outside the top four NRLW teams playing in the current finals series.

The game could influence some of the selections for this year’s World Cup team.

Hancock played in her first World Cup in 2003 and won World Cups in 2013 and 2017.

She has played for the Gold Coast Titans in the past two years but earlier won two NRLW premierships with the Brisbane Broncos and one with the Dragons.

Hancock works as a police officer in the Brisbane area.

Picture of Stephanie Hancock.

In the open class Richard and Neil had equal scores with Richard the victor by the X count system.

The sporter/hunter and target rifle classes had only Daryl and Rob as the only contestants respectively and both enjoyed a good morning.

On Sunday 2nd October we

will be at the 300-yard mound , sign on at 8.30am for 9.00 am start. please contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more 600 yards F Class F Open - max 126 Richard McKillop 121.10 Neil Sexton 121.6 Greg Wilson 115.6 Margaret Taylor 115.4

Dave Taylor 114.3 Bruce McAllan 113.2 Geoff Volmerhause 108.1 Sporter/Hunter - max 105 Daryl Reck 86.4 Target Rifle - open sights - max 105 Rob Bondfield 94.3

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SATURDAY 1st OCT 7am strict Hans Borger Court Warwick Collectables, Bric a Brac, Tools and other items.

HOUSE WANTED

MONSTER GARAGE SALE This Saturday 1st October Margaret Street, Warwick - look for balloons 7am - 2pm. Not Earlier Tools x 100’s - Handheld and Power • Woodworking tools, Thicknesser, Tool boxes • GMC 16 inch Scroll Saw • Welding gear

HOUSE WANTED FOR LEASE A part owner of the Daily Journal is looking to secure a long term lease for a two or three bedroom house in Warwick.

Lockup garage essential and a yard large enough for a garden. Must be able to have his 4yo Pug which is completely house trained. Coming out of a 10 year lease; reference available.

Phone 0447 105 846

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29th September 2022

Coach a Cowboy

Gerard Walsh editor@thedailyjournal.ink

T

he Warwick Cowboys are seeking more coaches for the 2023 season in the Toowoomba Rugby League competition.

With this season’s coaches Matt Grew, Aaron McVeigh and Scott Fisher all opting not to coach next season, the Cowboys are seeking more nominations for coaching positions.

Club president Dayne Barrett said the Cowboys hoped to have all coaches appointed by the end of October.

“We will also be looking for nominations for officials and committee members at the annual general meeting,” he said.

A date for the AGM has not been finalised.

Barrett is resigned to playing next season without four players Mick Bloomfield, Sam Broomhall, Cameron Mulcahy

and Morgan Taylor who have retired.

All four have been outstanding players down the years for

the Cowboys.

Information on the club by calling 0458 466 186y. There was a hope that.

Prop Kieran Fender (10) in defence for the Cowboys this season. Photo Gerard Walsh

City versus Country Gerard Walsh editor@thedailyjournal.ink

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City versus Country game will double as a trial for representative cricket selection at C.F. White Oval in Stanthorpe on October 14.

The Friday night game will start at 6pm and go to between 10pm and 11pm and be 35 overs a side.

This season, the Mitchell Shield representative competition will be played before Christmas and the Davis Shield in the New Year and Stanthorpe will field teams in both competitions.

Stanthorpe Cricket Association president Tim Harslett said while a few older players were allowed to participate, Davis Shield was predominately for players under the age of 21.

On representative cricket weekends, a Stanthorpe T20 competition will be played on the Saturdays with the addition of a Tenterfield team.

Tenterfield played in the Stanthorpe 40-over a side competition for five years before having

to withdraw due to Covid border restrictions.

“It is good news Tenterfield is back in the T20 competition, hopefully they will also play in other competitions next season,” he said.

The first Saturday of Stanthorpe 40-over a side cricket will double as a Come And Try Day and all prospective new players are welcome at C.F. White Oval from 12.30pm.

In the first round of fixtures, Souths will play RSL on C.F. White Oval and Wanderers will do battle with Valleys at a venue to be determined. Sheahan Oval drainage is in a bad way and the field is not safe to use. The adjoining high school oval is used on Saturday afternoons by little athletics so the remaining option is Shirley Park at Tenterfield which officials from the Border town as looking to get up to scratch.

Lachlan Pill on the way to scoring an unbeaten 48 for Souths in the Stanthorpe cricket grand final last season. Photo Gerard Walsh