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Twisters down under...

Yes, we have tornadoes. The latest high profile tornado event in Australia swept through central western New South Wales, with the Bureau of Meteorology reporting damage to houses, powerlines and trees around the Clear Creek area, north-east of Bathurst. In fact, Australia has surprisingly ‘optimal’ conditions for the formation of tornadoes, which have the fastest wind speeds of any natural hazard type on Earth. We have the large areas of flat land, where the winds can whip up and swirl, much like “Tornado Alley”, a stretch of central United States where tornadoes are most frequent. These are the zones where one can develop twisters from warm, moist air colliding with a batch of cold, dry air. Geoscience Australia says there have been more than 40 tornado-related deaths in Australia in the past 100 years, but because we are a sparsely populated country relative to the United States, damage in Australia (and deaths) continue to be relatively rare. More inside.

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The power of conversation

Rural Women in Conversation is a simple but powerful idea developed by Southern Downs’ Margot Tesch. Margot believs that “seeing things from another person’s perspective has to grow you and make you more compassionate, empathetic and understanding,” and has developed a format to facilitate conversation at her Cement Mills property west of Warwick. Rural Women in Conversation is a quarterly event where rural women meet at a central location for two hours to connect with others, discuss an interesting topic, and return home with brains whirring and hearts full. More on page 5

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application, visit www.business. qld.gov.au and search for Business Basics Grant.

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Small to medium Agrifood businesses interested in Research and Development (R&D) opportunities are invited to apply for CSIRO's Innovate to Grow program before 11 October 2021.

Interested parties can have their say on the National Landcare Program Phase 2 by submitting feedback on what’s working, what isn’t, and where it can be improved.

Open to all small to medium businesses in meat processing, forestry, aquaculture, food and beverage, horticulture, and livestock, Innovate to Grow is an engaging virtual learning program that assists in developing actionable business insights and strategies for leveraging R&D to meet specific business needs.

The program is funded through the Natural Heritage Trust and is designed to support natural resource management, biodiversity protection, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Accepted applicants will receive help from experienced researchers and innovation experts to identify technical or business challenges, explore existing R&D opportunities, and develop actionable business and funding plans to activate those opportunities. For more information or to apply for Innovate to Grow, visit www.csiro.au and search for Innovate to Grow.

$5000 available The second round of the Queensland Government's $5,000 Business Basics Regional Grants program is now open for sole traders and small businesses in regional Queensland with a turnover of up to $300,000. The grants are specifically to help regional businesses increase their core capabilities and ability to adopt current best practice through five priorities including training and coaching, website build or upgrades, professional business advice, strategic marketing services, and business continuity and succession.

The Australian Government invested $1.2 billion into Phase 2 to be used over five years until 2023. The money is being used in numerous areas including the Smart Farms Program, caring for World Heritage sites, support for Indigenous Protected Areas, planting 20 million trees, and finding solutions for invasive species. Feedback on the National Landcare Program Phase 2 will be included in a review by an Expert Reference Panel (ERP), consisting of scientists, NRM practitioners, and farming group representatives to advise on matters relating to the delivery of the review. To submit feedback, visit www. haveyoursay.awe.gov.au/nlp-phase-2review.

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Roadworks Jack Smith Gully Road Council advises that road works will begin next week on Jack Smith Gully Road. The six week project may cause minor delays for road users during construction. The roadworks were previously announced in July but the start date was delayed due to urgent flood recovery works. Construction hours will be between 6:30 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

The largest greenhouse... Europe’s largest greenhouse opened in Flanders last month. The facility, owned by Agrotopia, is a 9000 square metre roof greenhouse that cost 15 million Euros to build. This area of Europe is known as the vegetable garden of Europe. ONethird of all frozen vegetables sold in Europe come from the region. Building a rooftop greenhouse was an effort to bring horticulture closer to the city, according to Agritopia. The greenhouse uses heat from a nearby incinerator. The facility has 13 research compartments with high tech facilities allowing for the development and testing of new varieties and growing techniques, primarily hydroponics. Apparently, there is no soil in the 6000 metre cultivation area. Multilayer cultivation, the use of growing gutters and water recuperation are also areas of focus

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Fair-Go Dairy go...ne during the process, with many wanting them to defend the application because they see the value in Fair Go Dairy to the industry and want to see farmers getting a fair go. “However, in cases like this it is irrelevant who is right and wrong,” Tessman stated. “Those with the deepest pockets to battle it out in court usually win.” He said the process has revealed how difficult it is to implement new initiatives to improve transparency and information in the dairy industry. In their 29 January 2021 submission to the tribunal, the ADPF took issue with several things including the quality of data, potential for disadvantaging other dairy products, and the high risk of consumers being misled.

The submission concluded with this summation by ADPF President Grant Crothers and ADPF Executive Direction Janine Waller. “In considering the consumer benefits and whole of dairy industry implications versus opportunities, the ADPF advocates that the QDO Fair Go Dairy Logo and licensing scheme can bring disruption to the industry and be at the detriment of any public good.” Although QDO is disappointed with the outcome, they stated they will not give up their efforts on behalf of Queensland dairy farmers. “The only option for QDO now will be to look at other ways we can give consumers clarity about dairy products they should buy to benefit dairy farmers,” Tessman explained. “We will also investigate alternative ways to showcase Queensland dairy products.”

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receive funding in the previous round so that we can distribute the Drought-affected not-for-profit commugrant even wider nity organisations are invited to apply for throughout the a share of $200k now available through community.” the Southern Downs Regional Council. The objectives Funded by the Australian Government’s of the Drought Communities Programme (DCP) Community Extension Grant, eligible organisations Drought Recovery could receive up to $20k each to upgrade Program are to facilities or purchase equipment that supsupport not-forports the delivery of community-beneficial profit organisaactivities. tions impacted by A Council spokesperson said that prefer- the drought; ence will be given to applicants who have stimulate the not received funding in a previous round local economy by of Community Drought Recovery Program enabling non-for funding. profit organisa“In April 2021, funding was made avail- tions to engage able through the same grant and it was local contractors extremely well supported with applicaRooster looking alert at the pig and calf sale in and purchase from local tions from a wide range of organisations,” businesses; and support Warwick last week. Photo: Elizabeth Voneiff. the spokesperson said. healthy and socially inclusive when deciding on a project to submit for “In this round, we would like to give activities through the develthis funding. preference to applicants who did not opment of sport, recreation and commuThe Community Drought Recovery nity facilities. Program funding is not available to appliAs all funded cants if they are recipients of Council’s projects will need Annual Operational Funding or Major to be completed Events Sponsorship or if they have Published, Printed, Designed, Owned, Administered....here in a short time- received any other Council funding for the Not London. Not New York. frame, Council same project. asks organisaApplications close on Monday 25 October tions to carefully 2021 and can be made through consider their SmartyGrants. Funding guidelines and request to ensure links to application forms are available at Head office: 69 Dragon St Warwick that all processes www.sdrc.qld.gov.au. associated with A.C.N. 167 171 217 Projects must take place between 25 the project can November and 28 February and must be • Editor: Elizabeth Voneiff be completed and completed and acquitted by 28 February acquitted by 28 editor@thedailyjournal.ink 2022. The date is firm and cannot be February 2022 as extended due to Council’s grant funding there is no possi* Sales: Gordon Bratby 0437 417 736 obligations with the Australian bility for extenGovernment. * Sales: Peter Schmidt 0447 105 846 sions with this Please contact Council’s Community sales@thedailyjournal.ink program. Grants Officer on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 Applicants 697 372) for more information. should also take This project received grant funding from into considerA little bit of legals the Australian Government’s Drought ation potential While every care is taken to compile this newspaper Communities Programme (DCP) impacts of accurately, we cannot be held responsible for any errors that Extension. COVID-19 restricmay occur with advertisements or articles. All submitted For all the latest Council news and infortions, timelines content does not necessarily represent the opinions of The mation download the ‘My SDRC’ App or to receive Small Newspaper Company or The Country Journal All art and editorial content remains the property of the relevant copyright required approv- visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au for a live chat. holder and may not be reproduced without permission. If we Alternatively, call 1300 MY SDRC (1300 als, delivery have got something wrong, get in touch, and we will print a delays and avail- 697 372) or email mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au. correction in our next edition...and apologies in advance! ability of goods

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Meaningful conversations a path to connection Connecting rural women for stimulating and vibrant conversation is the goal of Rural Women in Conversation founder Margot Tesch. “Seeing things from another person’s perspective has to grow you and make you more compassionate, empathetic and understanding,” Tesch said. “I think this is important for life. I always come away with some new thinking.” Rural Women in Conversation is a quarterly event where rural women meet at a central location for two hours to connect with others, discuss an interesting topic, and return home with brains whirring and hearts full. “My goal is to help facilitate deep and meaningful conversations without judgment,” Tesch said. “This is an opportunity for me to develop my facilitation skills and to create a safe space for women to share their heart-felt ideas.” Most of the events are held at Tesch’s property in Cement Mills where women can gather on her spacious veranda for good visits over a glass of wine before heading indoors to either begin discussions on the topic of the quarter or listen to a guest speaker before delving into discussions. Everyone brings a plate to share and can either review topical materials Tesch sends out before the event, or show up with a clean slate ready to learn. “It’s not closed,” Tesch said. “Anyone can come and bring a friend. Basically everyone travels at least half an hour to get here, which I think is amazing.” Cement Mills resident Rebecca Forrest

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Meaningful conversations continued from page 5... Since the first event, Rural Women in Conversation has addressed such diverse topics as Lying, Creativity, Online Privacy, Feminism, Vulnerability, Leadership, Fashion, Forgiveness, and Comedy. “The feminism one was really enlightening and really interesting,” Forrest said. “I liked listening to such a successful female tell her stories of being in a man’s world.” Tesch has loved every event. “We’ve cried, we’ve laughed, and it’s enabled women who already know each other to reconnect in a new way,” she said. “There’s been some deeply moving things and a lot of wisdom comes out.” Forrest especially appreciates the camaraderie and trust that has been fostered between women who only knew each other at a surface level or were total strangers. “It opened up your confidence that you could speak up,” she said. “Confidence that what’s said in the room, stays in the room, then more intimate conversations could be had.” She also likes how the variety of conversations have provided opportunities for her to expand her understanding and openness to others. “It’s the ability to grow your own ideas based on other people’s experiences and beliefs,” Forrest said. “And being tolerant of others quirky things all comes out in conversation.” Tesch is delighted that the topics and ideas featured at the events spread far beyond the events themselves. “Having these conversations with other women encourages conversations with my husband as well,” she said. “We have the best conversations! I’ve been able to come away with new views, new perspectives, and new ideas.” Women interested in attending future events can subscribe to the Rural Women in Conversation email list at www.ruralwomeninconversation.org.au/

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LEWIS von Stieglitz wants the Warwick Credit Union to be the “go to local bank” for residents of the Warwick area. He is now in his 11th year as WCU CEO after first being appointed operations manager in 2007. Lewis was born in Canberra where he attended primary school. After the death of his father, his mother moved with their three children to Toowoomba where Lewis did his secondary education at Toowoomba Grammar School. His mother was a social worker and Anglican priest who died in 2008. He studied at the University of New England in Armidale and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Business Administration. It was in Armidale that he met his wife Clare McHugh who graduated from university as a social worker. They married in Toowoomba which was the home town of his father who at one time was head stockman on one of the largest properties in the Longreach area. As a university graduate, he started his working life with the Commonwealth Bank in Sydney and ended up general manager of Working Capital Services. He worked in the building famous for being the model for the Commonwealth Bank money boxes.

Lewis was appointed head of banking products with the Territory Insurance Office and spent three years in Darwin with his family. He and Clare have three sons, James is a school teacher near Canberra, Morgan works in the snow fields down south or in Canada and Peter is studying creative industry at the Queensland University of Technology. Gerard Walsh: The WCU annual meeting is this Wednesday but can we have an early preview of the annual report. Lewis von Stieglitz : It has been a good strong year for the credit union. All the key measures (of success) are up. We are grateful to the members for supporting their credit union. We give a six-figure sum to sporting clubs and the community, we put as much of our operating expenditure to the community as we can. Clare is really good at coming with me to events the WCU has sponsored. GW: What has been the toughest years? LV: Definitely 2010 and 2011 and the floods. It was a very challenging time but we kept our branches open and joined with the Daily News to lead a fund-raising effort which raised more than $100,000 to help people hit by flooding. GW: What about the drought? LV: The drought was hard on the town but continued next page...

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continued from previous page... with the rain and the recovery after COVID-19, the area has with sprung ahead from what it was at the height of the drought. We should be rightly proud of how country areas have come into their own in the past two years along with the city. GW: What about the Warwick Credit Union involvement with branches in Dalby and Gympie? LV: The branch in Dalby opened the year before I came to Warwick but the building was re-furbished 18 months ago. We joined up with Gympie in 2019 and have done a full refurbishment of the branch there. The WCU wants to be the “go to local bank” which means a direct and personal relationship with the community. GW: What about the sports awards? LV: The WCU has been involved in the Warwick awards for 28 years. We have now partnered with the Condamine Sports Club and Daily Journal to continue our long involvement with the awards. GW: What are the hopes for the future of the credit union? LV: We want to continue investing in the business and want to grow it from an asset base of $400 million to one billion in the next five years. GW: What was the high point of your two years as president of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce? LV: It was lobbying governments to pay more attention to the needs of businesses in the area. GW: What do you remember of your three

years in Darwin? LV: We travelled gerard walsh to a lot of properties and remote aboriginal settlements. We had a great time in the Northern Territory but it was a great opportunity to work at the WCU and we moved to Warwick. GW: Any thoughts of owning a farm? LV: I would love to have a sheep and cattle property but the business of farming is best left to those who know what they are doing. GW: What is your main sport? LV: Cricket and skiing. I go to the cricket in Brisbane three to four times a year. This season, I hope to go to the Ashes Test against England and the T20 World Cup if there is a game in Queensland. Greg Chappell was my favourite player, I was at the Sydney Cricket Ground when he was as sick as a dog, had two pieces of toast and then went out and made a century for Australia. GW: What about as a player? LV: I played school cricket in Canberra and Toowoomba. GW: What about the WCU sponsorship of the Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup? LV: It is 160 years since the cup started in Warwick and this town could be described as royalty of country racing. We will have more than 20 staff and directors at the cup on October 9 along with their partners. GW: Are you a regular at the

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I went within one second of ending the RACQ rescued me in up with a traffic ticket for using my the Charger but do mobile phone with the ute running a remember one time I week or so ago. was driving on Lancaster Street adjaWhen I was driving from our cent to the Warwick Greymare property to the Cunningham Cemetery when the car Highway, I heard a noise on my phone broke down and Geordie which indicated a text has been sent. Russell came from Peter I said to myself that when I got to the from somewhere east of Wallace Street. Stewart Ford which had the RACQ conhighway, I would quickly check the phone. I then got booked on the western side of tract at the time. The plan was to pull up at the highway Oakey after I had been through the town Geordie asked me if I wanted to take the on our side road Montrose Lane and check but didn’t realise it was still 60km/hr. Charger in the gate of the cemetery which the phone before I looked to see if anyone My third fine was on Coronation Drive in wasn’t part of my plans. was coming on the highway. There is a lot of family history in One second before I picked the cemetery which goes back to up the phone to check the the 19th century and it is a part of message, a police motorcyWarwick which can bring back clist drove along the highsad memories. way. Another second and I Sport short would have had the phone in my hand looking at the mesI am writing this column before sage. the NRL grand final was played and hope the Rabbitohs gave forAfter a close thing with the mer Allora/Killarney and law, I left the phone on the Warwickite Wayne Bennett his passenger seat, turned on to eighth premiership at the highest the highway and then turned level of the game. left on the local road to Cunningham where I pulled Down the years, I have heard up under a tree and checked Wayne talking about rugby league the phone. and life at charity functions, sports dinners and motivating The message was so teachers at his old school campus important, I can’t even at St Mary’s for the year ahead. remember what it was. He talked about sneaking into I didn’t think I was doing the Allora dressing room when his too much wrong checking father was playing and hearing for messages while I was the coach talk to the players at stopped at the highway but halftime when other kids his age as far as the law is concerned, I shouldn’t be on the Wayne Bennett snuck into the Allora dressing room when were looking for bottles to get the refund. phone with the car going. his father was playing in town. Photo courtesy of Drivers can be fined when We have had our share of players theguardian.com.au stopped or at traffic lights. in the NRL down the years with two of the best being Stanthorpe I should have bought a scratchit winger Michael Hancock and Leyburn for my lucky day as I was pretty close to a Brisbane when I was following other cars prop Shane Webcke who both played for possible fine of $1000. to a party after a social function in the Queensland and Australia. It is a lesson to me to do the right thing CBD. Others to play NRL from our area during with the phone, pull up and check the I got left behind at a set of lights and was my 29 years as a sports reporter include phone if I must but be well off the road slowly catching up when I was booked. Travis Burns, Brett O’Farrell, Kirk with the vehicle stopped. My fourth fine was up a hill in Reynoldson, Jordan Atkins, Michael Virtually any phone call or message can Rainworth adjacent to the Toowong Coorey, Simon Scanlan and Tony Duggan. wait. Cemetery. My best story about Brett was when I The reality is that using a mobile phone I started to tell the police officer that I drove past Father Ranger Oval one has caused many accidents and deaths on needed to go at a certain speed for the Christmas Day when he was signed with our roads. Valiant Charger to make it up the hill but Norths Devils and the Melbourne Storm. I suspect the $1000 fine and loss of four didn’t finish the sentence when I realised When all of his teammates were sharing demerit points has made us all think and he might have told me to get the Charger in the Christmas cheer, Brett was pulling a I now notice less people on the phone at off the road if I was having trouble keeptruck tyre around the Cowboys to build up intersections. ing to the speed limit going up a hill. strength in his shoulders before the start My only traffic fines down the years are A three-speed gearbox isn’t great on hilly of the NRL season. for speeding in 60km/hr or 80km/hr streets in the suburbs of Brisbane. Travis played more than 200 games at zones. My last fine, which was 30 years ago, NRL and Super League level and Jordan The first one was in Wood Street near BP was on the Western Freeway just west of scored four tries on debut as an NRL West Warwick and I was doing 74km/hr. the Toowong Cemetery in Brisbane when I winger. 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Earl Grey tea is comfort in a cup and luscious buttercream is delight in a bowl, so putting the two together in a smooth-assilk Earl Grey buttercream is a match made in heaven. Buttercream is simply softened butter whipped with powdered sugar and a drizzle of cream. By switching out the cream for a few tablespoons of strong Earl Grey tea, it becomes a satiny icing that enhances any baked goods it is served with. Buttercream is a beloved icing for many a cupcake, wedding cake, and brownie, but I decided that Earl Grey buttercream needed a special recipe to showcase its melt-inyour-mouth deliciousness, so I used it as

wonderfully comforting cookies have been the treat of choice for every cuppa drunk in the last few days. The best part is that the moisture in the Earl Grey buttercream keeps them soft and fresh far longer than the cookies by themselves, so you can enjoy them for days on end. Oatmeal Hazelnut Cookies with Earl Grey Buttercream Cookies These cookies are chewy and soft inside, crispy and toasty on the outside. Made with fragrant cinnamon and hazelnuts, they smell heavenly when they’re baking and pair beautifully with the bergamot notes in the Earl Grey buttercream. Since they are sandwiched with such a sweet, decadent filling, I cut way back on the sugar used in the dough so they didn’t continued next page...

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Sandwich cookies! continued from previous page... become sickly sweet, and I used whole wheat flour instead of white to enhance the nutty flavour and make them a wee bit healthier. You can use whole hazelnuts if you like, but I prefer them roughly chopped so the cookies aren’t too thick. The cookies will also puff up during baking, so make sure you press them into a flat circle before you pop them in the oven or you’ll need a very large mouth to bite into them once they’re sandwiched. Once the cookies are baked, cool them completely before you spread them with the Earl Grey buttercream. Even a little residual heat will cause the buttercream to melt and turn your beautiful sandwich cookies into a slippery mess. If you’re serving them on a hot day, be sure to keep them in the fridge until just before serving so they hold together well. Earl Grey Buttercream You could use unsalted butter for the buttercream, but I prefer salted. It enhances the taste of the tea while balancing the sweetness of the powdered sugar. I like to whip the softened butter first and then add the powdered sugar. This makes it easier to making a smooth buttercream instead of one with chunks of sugar. Be sure to brew your Earl Grey tea ahead of time so it’s room temperature or cooler before adding it to the buttercream. This makes sure the butter doesn’t melt and ruin the consistency of your Earl Grey buttercream. Pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to spread it, but remove it about 10 minutes before you need it so it can soften slightly and making spreading easy. When the oatmeal hazelnut cookies are baked and cooled, simply sandwich them together with a 1/4–inch thick layer of Earl Grey buttercream, and arrange them in a single layer on a serving platter. These Oatmeal Hazelnut Cookies with Earl Grey Buttercream go beautifully with a cup of Earl Grey tea. Oatmeal Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies

with Earl Grey Buttercream Oatmeal sandwich cookies with Earl Grey butCookie Ingredients: tercream. Photo: Krista Bjorn. 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 brown sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; brown. Remove to cooling rack and cool to 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon room temperature. baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 When cool, sandwich two cookies with teaspoon salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; 3 cups oats; Earl Grey Buttercream (see below). Store 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup chopped in fridge or cool spot as buttercream will hazelnuts melt in the heat. Directions: Earl Grey Buttercream Preheat oven to 375. Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together baking 1/2 cup Butter (Softened Salted Sweet soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, oats, Cream); 2 cups Powdered Sugar (or 1 flour, and hazelnuts and set aside. pound); 3-5 tsp Earl Grey Tea, cold In a large bowl, beat sugars and butter Directions: together until creamy. Add vanilla and beat In medium bowl, whip butter until soft until incorporated. Add eggs and beat until and fluffy. Add powder sugar, ½ cup at a fluffy. Add dry ingredients, 1/3 at a time, time, whipping until smooth. Add Earl mixing well with a wooden spoon until no Grey tea, 1 teaspoon at a time, until light flour is visible. and fluffy. Cover baking sheets with parchment Chill until ready to use. paper. Scoop a quarter cup of dough, shape into a ball, place on cookie sheet and press flat to about ½ inch thick. Repeat, spacing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden

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Around the halls: Victoria Hill The Victoria Hill Hall was opened on September 13, 1930, after a hall was moved from Greymare to a site 100m from the state school. Tenders closed on July 26, 1930, for the pulling down of the hall near the railway at Greymare and re-erection at Victoria Hill without cartage. Alternative tenders were also called for pulling down, re-erection and cartage of the hall. In a history of the hall, it was stated Victoria Hill could lay claim to be the most fertile part of Allora shire. “The expansion of the triangular piece of country between the Condamine River and Dalrymple Creek had been little short of marvellous,” the history stated. Victoria Hill was famous for its wheat and dairy farms. After the hall was re-erected at Victoria Hill, extensive renovations and additions took place. Mr George Trimmingham provided the paint and with some helpers painted the hall free of cost. The official opening was on Saturday, September 13, with Minister for Lands Hon. W.A. Deacon performing the opening. A sports afternoon was held and there was a grand ball at night. The orchestra of Miss Vina Maher provided the music for the ball. More than 250 attended the opening which was chaired by Mr G. H. Morris who stated he was the first settler in the immediate vicinity. Mr J. G. Pacholke was one of the trustees and said six weeks prior to the opening, residents had no idea they would have a hall in the district in such a short time. He stated that the hall measured 56 feet by 25 feet with the stage the full width of the hall and 14 feet deep.

Victoria Hall lay in the most fertile part of Allora shire. including weddings, 21st birthdays and wedding anniversaries. The cricket oval near the hall was used by the Victoria Hill club which had a lot of Victoria Hall QWCA members at the branch success in the former Back Plains 60th anniversary celebration. Cricket Association. They had been offered the At one time, tennis was played Greymare Hall and at the initial meeting of residents, 45 pounds on the court adjacent to the hall. was collected. At the opening, 25 pounds and Indoor bowls was held regularly in the hall up to last year. 19 shillings was raised and The Victoria Hill QCWA which more would have been raised meets at the hall held its 60th had storms not hit the area on anniversary this year and was the day. The initial cost was likely to close except for signing 200 pounds, removal expense was 90 pound while 110 pounds up five new members. was spent on improvements. The hall history stated that the floor was a perfect floor of teak. A petrol gas lighting plant with four lights was installed and a 2000-gallon tank erected on site. Two years ago, a Back To Victoria Hill Day was organised after the Southern Downs Regional Council funded the installation of new toilets. The major fund-raiser each year is a cent sale which helps cover the cost of annual insurance. A Christmas party is also held along with the running of a Christmas raffle. The hall is open for hire for functions,

The current hall committee is president Shane Peters, secretary Megan Keleher and treasurer Lyn Wilson. For inquiries about hall hire, please call Lyn Wilson on 0429 497 004 or 4636 3627. Hall committee in 1930: President Mr C. H. Morris, secretary Mr J. H. Pacholke, treasurer Mr M.J. Keleher. Guarantors: Messrs C Morris, R Frizzell, A Frizzell, F Armstrong, E Lucas, G Pacholke and M Keleher. Sports winners on opening day: Men’s Race – T. J. Kelly, Bottle throwing - S Pacholke, stepping distance for ladies – Miss M. Armstrong, nail driving for ladies – Mrs J, Draydon, throwing at wicket – D. Keleher, wheeling barrow blindfolded J. T. Kelly.

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Council's urgent requests to residents of the Southern Downs to minimize household food waste and now research shows this is the primary way people can combat climate change. A new campaign based on behaviour research reveals that using up food at home is the number one-way people can take action to combat climate change. OzHarvest together with the Monash Sustainable Development Institute are tackling the 2.5 million tonnes of food wasted from homes each year, with the goal of halving this amount by 2030. Most residents of the Southern Downs can't afford electric cars or a field of solar panels but reducing food waste is something everyone can do. Research shows that 70 percent of the food we waste is perfectly edible and that using up food could save the average household enough for a holiday each year. As part of the campaign, OzHarvest has released a number of leftovers recipe cards. Try these: Anything Arancini 2 stale bread rolls, blended to coarse crumb in food processor 2 cups leftover rice ½ cup cheese 2 eggs, whisked Flour seasoned with salt and pepper Oil to fry Preferred condiments to serve. Method: Use a small bowls of water to wet your hands and pick up small amount of rice, flatten it out and place a bit of cheese in the centre. Fold the rice over to encase the cheese and make a firm ball. Repeat until rice all used. Coat the balls in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs. Fry in medium hot oil until golden and drain. Serve with aioli or your favourite

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Currently running Angus cattle • 100 .7ha fenced to paddocks • Infratructure - igloos used for piggery 10 yrs ago • Site office - 2 bed, shower, open-plan, aircon, woodfire • Electric kitchen, dining & living • Sandy loam scrub soil and rich loam along Turners Creek • Dams and creek frontage Avoid COVID escape populated areas

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LAND •WARWICK - 2851m², high profile Commercial, flat block, power, town water, curb & channel . . . . . . . . . .$427,000 •WARWICK - 1170m², new estate, bitumen frontage, power, views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$145,000 •MARYVALE - 2023m², power nearby, school, bitumen road frontage, VIEW . . . . . . - SOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000

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804.2c/kg for light Angus steers CONTRIBUTED BY ROSS ELLIS MCDOUGALL AND SONS Numbers were slightly back for the bovine and ovine sales with increased numbers for pork and poultry. The vendors of some light Angus steers which saw a saleyards record of 804.2c/kg left the sale with smiles on their faces. Light cattle still steamed ahead with vendors tending to turn their stock off earlier to take advantage of the rocketing prices. Lambs and sheep followed the cattle trend with good light articles keenly sought after. The mutton market was fully firm with the exporters looking to fill orders. Pork saw an increase in numbers with the suitable manufacturing stock firm to dearer with the light stock having the larger price difference according to quality. Poultry still remains snowed under with numbers and the only price spikes in the special types. Vealer steers averaged 610.9c to a top of 804.2c/kg or $1534.98 to $2110.32 Vealer heifers averaged 510.1c to a top of 600.2c/kg or $1357.84 to $1625.00

kg or $2040.20 to $2893.16 Bulls averaged 368.1c to a top of 508.2c/ kg or $2022.19 to $3572.04 Lambs topped at $245/head to average $191.03 a drop of $1/head Hoggets topped at $200/head to average $175.78 an increase of $3/head Ewes topped at $214/head to average $$133.18 par with last week Wethers topped at $209/head to average Feeder steers averaged 473.6c to a top of $163.16 a drop of $29/head 540c/kg or $1904.42 to $2289.00 Rams topped at $184/head to average Feeder heifers averaged394.1c to a top of $152.33 par with last week 474.2c/kg or $1390.03 to $1852.50 Lamb rams topped at $195 to average Yearling steers averaged 576.1c to a top of $159.81 a drop of $22/head 718.2c/kg or $1657.59 to $2272.50 Total sale average of $184.66 was $2 down Yearling heifers averaged 471.2c to a top on last week of 583.2c/kg or $1463.62 to $1748.58 Sows sold from $130 to $388, Baconers Steers averaged 437.6c to a top of 496.2c/ from $100 to $150, Porkers from $80 to kg or $2206.89 to $3229.59 $160, Stores from $59 to $130. Heifers averaged 395.6c to a top of Hen & chicks sold to $70, Chicks sold to 466.2c/kg or $1975.32 to $2857.58 $27.50, Hens sold to $25, Roosters sold to Manufacturing steers averaged 397.2c/kg $15, Silkys sold to $37.50, Goose & gosling sold to $70, Ducklings sold to $32.50, and sold for $2482.50 Cows averaged 339.9c to a top of 394.2c/ Drakes to $15, Guinea Fowl to $22.50

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Warwick Saleyards VENDOR DISTRICT DESCRIPTION C/KG/WEIGHT/KG/$ BULLS S Kirby Nobby Santa Bull 363.2/780/2,833 S & W Ferguson Nobby Santa Bull 350.2/1020/3,572 COWS BP Grogan Tenterfield Limousin x Cow 394.2/590/2,325 Global Graziers Deepwater Angus Cow 383.2/755/2,893 P & M May Yangan Charolais Cow 375.2/635/2,382 BULLOCKS D & M Chandler Clifton Angus/Hereford Bullocks (0t) 436.2/595/2,595 Smith Family Trust Goomburra Brangus Bullocks (8t) 423.2/705/2,983 M Droney Pittsworth Angus x Bullock (8t)423.2/680/2,877 EXPORT HEIFERS Global Graziers Deepwater Angus Heifers (6t) 409.2/698/2,857 HEAVY FEEDER STEERS Heath & Milgate Felton South Angus x Steers 501.2/420/2,105 N & R Adamson Ellangowan Angus x Steers 500.0/426/2.131 L Kirkland Deuchar Angus/Santa Steers 498.2/430/2,142 M Droney Pittsworth Angus x Steers 490.0/467/2,289 McGahan & Hinder Swanfels Charolais x Steers 488.2/421/2,053 P & J Hallas Headington Hill Santa x Steers 480.0/458/2,200

DOMESTIC FEEDER STEERS PG O'Mara Mount Colliery Red Angus x Steers 578.2/328/1,893 N & R Adamson Ellangowan Angus x Steers 540.0/363/1,962 FEEDER HEIFERS G & A Fearby Texas Angus x Heifer 474.2/385/1,825 Gilmore Grazing Clifton Angus x Heifers 474.2/364/1,725 YEARLINGS A Sparksman Allora Angus Heifer 483.2/360/1,739 Gilmore Grazing Clifton Charolais/Angus Heifer 483.2/325/1,570 WEANER STEERS G & P Wren Dalveen Angus x Steers 804.2/224/1,805 S & M Potter Massie Angus Steers 621.2/316/1,964 G & M Barclay Warwick Angus Steer 621.2/275/1,708 T & G Dwan Junabee Angus Steers 618.2/2881,777 WEANER HEIFERS Heath & Milgate Felton South Limousin x Heifers 598.2/200/1,196 N Coughran Tenterfield Brangus Heifer 574.2/220/1,263 P Stumkat Killarney Charolaix x Heifers 572.2/218/1,249 Provided by George and Fuhurmann, Warwick

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Strong result for wool CONTRIBUTED BY BRUCE MCLEISH ELDERS The Australian wool market was stronger again last week with a lack of other markets for buyers decreasing the supply options, a lower currency exchange and consistent European activity all contributing to a strong result. Superfine merino remains the centre of attention with orders emanating from Biella and surrounding areas, and right across the Vento region as the Italian manufacturers exhibit their latest collections, and start to prepare for a post covid life. People across the textile globe are searching for an outlet for the broader wools. Heavy coating materials from a range of companies as always are predominantly made from wool, and the sustainability message is getting through, but the mild temperatures across Europe thus far are making it difficult to actually move these items out the door. There is quite a bit of movement in the interior textile and furnishings sector, and perhaps the most interesting of all could be the automotive industry – when buying an electric car, it sort of defeats the purpose if the interior lining and seat coverings are made from petroleum products. However, that form of growth tends to be slow and steady, rather than exponential

market is going to hold up after expending so much energy and effort over the past 12 months in a virtual solo effort as far as the wool market was concerned. The Golden September, Silver October retail period is almost half way through, and there are no celebrations just yet for the textile sector. The big test is later this week when the National Holiday week begins on 1st October. A lot of analysis was given to the Evergrande saga, and what the outcome compared to a fashion item which would be, how far the contagion could explodes onto the stage in a major conspread, hence the earlier flight to safety sumer market like China did a couple of and the rise of the USD. However, by years ago with fake fur. Rest assured there week’s end it appeared that the Chinese is some serious creative energy being government will not let it swing, but fall expended in the search for the elusive from grace slowly and carefully. The lescrossbred wool demand. The answer will sons learnt will be painful, but not debilibe forthcoming, but realistically it will be tating for the small-time local investors, several incremental steps or projects, rath- who are also the local consumers that the er than that one big bang project. Chinese textile trade desperately hope will Further back up the micron curve things become very active next week in the counare looking much more productive and try’s shopping malls. secure – for now. As mentioned, the Of particular concern though is the just European businesses are going well and announced power consumption restricordering greasy wool, tops and yarn to tions which have been placed on China’s begin the production cycle for 2022/23 industries. No doubt seeking to ‘green up’ and beyond. The elephant in the room the country and reduce emissions, it would remains the Chinese economy, and how seem that most factories must use 20-30% the consumer activity in that significant less energy than they did in September.