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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Welcome to the third edition of the Southern Free Times in our new-look gloss format.

We’ve had overwhelmingly positive comments about our new ‘look and feel’ and we thank our many and valued readers and advertisers for their continued support.

This week we look ahead to the 2017 Warwick Rodeo - it’ll be here sooner than we think - and catch up with reigning Rodeo Queen Ashleigh Grant, who’s not long back home from a big trip to the US representing both the Rose City and the sport of rodeo in Australia as a whole.

Community discussion continues over a few of the more controversial issues in the region - including the Emu Swamp Dam proposal and the council’s new pest management regime - and we had a couple of major events last weekend including the Leyburn Sprints and the Warwick Polocrosse Club Rose Bowl competition.

Please feel free to contact me with any feedback about our new format along with any story leads and ideas - on 0427 090 818 or via email at Jeremy.Sollars@ freetimes.com.au ●

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Deputy PM and Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce will be in the Southern Downs on Friday as guest of honour at a dinner in support of local LNP candidate James Lister. Details on page 7.

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PREP OPEN DAYS Warwick Central State School and Warwick East State School will next week hold Prep enrolment and open days. For the open times see page 10.

WHAT’S ON Walkers and riders - of both the equestrian and the pushbike variety take to the stunning Cambanoora Gorge at Killarney this Sunday for the 2017 ‘Waddle, Saddle and Pedal’ event. Turn to page 18 for all the details.

SPORT This feathered family looks to be nestled comfortably among the foliage - a sure sign that spring is near. Send your sunset, wildlife or celebration shots in to Lenscape at newsdesk@freetimes.com.au

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… 'NO CONFIDENCE' IN COUNCIL

WAIT FOR ROAD CASH The Southern Downs Regional Council is awaiting approval of a funding claim under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) to repair damage to Condamine River Road at Killarney from Cyclone Debbie earlier this year.

A council spokesman told the Free Times the approval is expected “within the next two weeks”, meaning the repairs will done after the 2017 ‘Waddle, Saddle and Pedal’ event in the Condamine Gorge this Sunday.

The event is a fund-raiser organised by the Killarney Show and Rodeo Society and participants walk or ride either horses or bikes through the 14 river crossings through the stunning gorge.

Killarney Area Promotions president Paul Stumkat told the Free Times concerns were held both for participant safety and ambulance access, due to the current state of Condamine River Road.

“We have given council many months’ notice regarding road repairs before this important Killarney event - and still, nothing has happened,” he said.

“Records of road counters show over 4000 cars in a four-week period this year - pretty incredible for a dirt road and one of Killarney’s greatest tourist assets.”

The council’s manager of works maintenance and open space Chris Whitaker said Cyclone Debbie “impacted on the Condamine River Road crossings”.

“Council was able to complete works after the ex-Tropical Cyclone event to ensure the safety of the road,” he said.

“As the ex-TC Debbie event has been declared a natural disaster by the State Government, council is now in a position to claim for the full restoration works and be reimbursed under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) process.

“Condamine River Road has been inspected and the necessary repair works have been submitted to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) for approval.

“Once approved, council will then

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A public meeting attended by around 200 people in Stanthorpe on Monday night passed a vote of no confidence in the Southern Downs Regional Council over its handling of issues including the Emu Swamp Dam and the newlyintroduced Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS).

The meeting was organised by concerned community members following a similar gathering held by rural producers and landholders at the Freestone Memorial Hall two weeks ago, which discussed the IPCS and potential plans to lease out the Warwick Saleyards.

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Current damage on Jack Smith Gully Road east of Warwick. be in a position to restore the road to its pre-flood condition.

“Council appreciates that the current state of the road may be rough, but we ask that residents be patient and drive to the conditions.

“It is anticipated that approval will be given within the next couple of weeks and then council crews will be able to repair the crossings.”

Meanwhile the council has confirmed it has $300,000 set aside in the current budget to fix Jack Smith Gully Road, east of Warwick.

The council’s manager of Works Construction, Workshops and Assets Eric Kraak said it was “envisaged that major pavement repairs and rehabilitation of failed sections of the road will be undertaken in the first half of 2018.”

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“I’m disappointed that councillors, despite personal invitations to hear this presentation, proceeded anyway with a secret ‘in-camera’ special meeting just a few days later to decide the fate of the remaining $3.5m or so of federal grant funding.

“They appear to be acting knowing this easily accessible assessment is available to them.

“No doubt the one councillor who attended the meeting would have informed them of the quality of the content.

“We understand council has up to three months to reverse a decision within their own control, so that leaves a deadline of 14 September for council to re-consider.”

Mr Henderson said in all 53 of the 54 survey respondents answered “yes” to the question, “Do you think the council should reconsider their decision to accept the GHD consultant’s report?”

A council statement released last week said councillors had resolved at a special meeting on Monday 14 August “to seek funding from the Department of Energy and Water Supply to investigate all available options to obtain water security for Stanthorpe, of which Emu Swamp Dam is still an option for consideration”.

Manager of Community Services and Major Projects Michael Bell said it was “important to investigate all the options put forward to ensure Stanthorpe’s water supply”.

“There are a number of considerations that must be carefully examined, including the environmental impact of any water infrastructure project,” he said in the statement. ●

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The Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce has released survey results from members of the public who attended a recent briefing on the Emu Swamp Dam stage one report presented by the Chamber of Commerce and the Stanthorpe Community Reference Panel.

On Wednesday 9 August some 85 people attended an information seminar hosted by the chamber at the International Club on the same topic.

Information was presented by chamber president Ian Henderson and Chair of the Stanthorpe Community Reference Panel Stephen Tancred.

In all 54 people responded after the chamber meeting via surveys that were left on chairs.

Only one Southern Downs Regional Councillor was available to attend the chamber seminar, however the speakers have made the offer to present the information to all councillors if and when they are available.

Ian Henderson said the results were “pretty clear cut”.

“The public is clearly engaged in this matter and they have real concerns over the due process around this report,” he said.

“This is not a noisy minority as the council claims from time to time - there is a real and genuine dissatisfaction with council’s process around the Emu Swamp Dam Report adoption.

“I sincerely hope this demonstrates the mood of the public in relation to this matter.

“We were able to clearly articulate the textual and mathematical problems in the report, as well as errors in the assumptions and where data was lacking - it only took an hour to present.

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COVER STORY All visiting royalty and Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo board members after the street parade.

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BY JEREMY SOLLARS ’Australia’s Most Famous’ rodeo is just under a couple of months away, meaning there’s still time to enter the Warwick Rodeo Queen Quest - and to start putting your floats together for the 2017 Street Parade.

Warwick Rodeo Queen Ashleigh Grant is putting out a call on both fronts and has recently returned from a trip to the United States where she represented both the Rose City and the sport of rodeo in Australia.

Ashleigh attended the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in the US state of Wyoming in late July, the icing on the cake of her reign as the current Warwick Rodeo Queen.

Right now there are five prospective entrants for the 2017 Rodeo Queen Quest - along with three Rodeo Princess entrants, five Junior Cowgirl entrants and a brother and sister entry in the Tiny Tots - but Ashleigh is encouraging

more to step up in all categories before entries close on Friday 29 September.

“I’d highly recommend it,” Ashleigh told the Free Times this week.

“It’s a year full of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities - it’s not something you can put a dollar value on.

“There are opportunities to travel and to represent rodeo both here in Australia and overseas.

“It’s just a great opportunity for personal development and meeting new people, and to represent our community.”

While in Cheyenne Ashleigh was given a number of memorable official duties, not the least of which was riding the Wyoming State Governor’s official horse in one of the Frontier Days Rodeo street parades.

“The Governor wasn’t able to attend so I was asked to ride his buckskin horse ‘Popeye’, which was a huge honour,” she said.

“The Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo is known in America as the ‘Daddy of ’em all’ and I attended ‘CFD’ alongside Miss Rodeo Australia, Emma Deicke, Miss Rodeo America, Lisa Lageschar and 11 other State Title Rodeo Queens.

“During my time in Cheyenne I was able to partake in two street parades through the town of Cheyenne, a fly-by in front of the crowded stands during the rodeo performance, two challenge rodeos, a Thunderbirds Air Show, VIP booth visits and a pancake breakfast.

“On Friday 28 July we attended the pancake breakfast where all Queens were able to cook, flip, catch and serve pancakes to around 30,000 people.

“They cook so many pancakes that they mix the batter in a cement truck. After our cooking duties we were able to sit down and enjoy some pancakes ourselves before we signed autographs for the crowds.

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“Cheyenne has a great event called the ’Challenge Rodeo’, two of which we were able to attend.

“This event presents students from surrounding schools with disabilities to try their hand at rodeo events in a fun way, such as a broomstick barrel race, dummy steer roping and riding on a hand-rocked bronco or bull.

“This was the most heart-warming experience I have ever been part of and definitely one I will not forget.

“Every evening after we were finished with our duties we were able to attend concerts, and I was fortunate enough to see Luke Bryan in concert, and other artists included Thomas Rhett, Jason Derulo and Jason Aldean.

“While in Cheyenne I met some amazing people from all over America and the world, such as a trick-rider from Beaudesert who was performing at CFD in the ‘Cowboy Girls’ and the Wyoming Secretary of State, Ed Murray.

“Girls who enter this year’s Warwick Rodeo quest will also have the opportunity to either attend CFD or The Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton, Alberta.”

Ashleigh and dad Geoff and mum Sonya spent a few weeks of relaxation after Cheyenne touring the northwestern US, through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Colorado.

Back home now, Ashleigh has settled back into her career as a paralegal with Warwick law firm Maxwell Lancaster solicitors but still has a few official duties to undertake as Warwick Rodeo Queen.

“There’s a few local events coming up and on 7 October I’ll be heading to Theodore for their Extreme Bull Rodeo,” Ashleigh said.

“They don’t have a rodeo queen so I was asked to go along and take part in the official opening and grand entry.

“The weekend after that will be the quest crowning, so I’ll be doing the official handover on the night to the new queen, as well as being an extra set of hands in the horsemanship section on the Saturday.”

Ashleigh is hopeful the next rodeo queen and other winners will be part of the 2017 Warwick Rodeo Street Parade - back on this year after a community call following its cancellation last year.

It’s also hoped that Miss Rodeo America, Lisa Lageschar and Miss Rodeo Canada Ali Mullins will make the trip to Warwick this October, along with other international rodeo representatives.

When her reign as the current Warwick Rodeo Queen is over Ashleigh will set her sights on Miss Rodeo Australia, with judging in January at the Australia Rodeo Heritage Centre in Warwick - and of course spending plenty of time at her parents’ Freestone property “where the horses are”.

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From left - Ashleigh pictured with Miss Rodeo Australia Emma Deicke, Miss Rodeo America Lisa Lageschar and National Little Britches US Queen Lindsay Perkins.

The Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting the community to think about how your organisation, group or school can participate with creativity, fun and colour in the 2017 Rodeo Street Parade.

The parade will be held on Saturday 28 October commencing at 11am.

The council is currently calling for all expressions of interest for entries for the Rodeo Street Parade for 2017. There will not be any specific float categories this year, but the theme will focus on the “Horsepower Capital”.

Reply to events@sdrc.qld.gov.au whether your organisation has an interest in participating in the 2017 Rodeo Street Parade. Registration forms will be emailed closer to the date.

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We don’t respond to the big stick approach - it is inclined to get our backs up from time to time. We expect you to listen to our protests and learn from them - after all, you are our employees. We voted you into the position as councillors to look after our interests. I am sure everyone was pleased to hear Mayor Dobie say loud and clear that the saleyards are not to be sold or demolished and that council would treat the weed control question with additional concern to suppress weeds and the like to the best of their ability.

All we need from the councillors now is to let us ratepayers know that the expressions of interest did not meet the strict requirements of council and that council would in future be responsible for the continued smooth running of the saleyards. Thanks once again to everyone.

N. McConville, Swan Creek.

I would like to express my thanks to everyone involved in the protest meeting held at Freestone on 10 August.

To Ron Bellingham chairman, Ross Bartley organiser, Lyall Grayson guest speaker and our pest control representative, thanks for continuing the protest I started in early January. Your efforts have been very successful. Thanks to Jeremy Sollars who made known to all ratepayers, cattle and sheep producers alike that there was a threat of demolition and or sale of our yards as outlined in the minutes of the first saleyards advisory committee meeting.

I am sure that had it not been for your report, the first we would have known would have been the rumbling of the dozers and excavators. Thanks for being a good old-fashioned reporter and editor.

To all the farmers and visitors, some from as far away as Stanthorpe and Goondawindi, who felt as passionate as I about the two important issues discussed (the saleyards and pest and weed control). To see so many people give up their valuable time to attend and to voice their protest made me feel that it was well worthwhile writing my letters to the Free Times. No greater message could have been sent than your presence, support and passion at that meeting.

A heartfelt thanks and well done to everyone.

I would like to say to David Keenan CEO and Mayor Dobie and other councillors, I am glad you felt the need to attend. As I said at the meeting, farmers' needs are fairly simple - good roads to get our produce to its destination and for us to get to town to spend our well-earned money. We are not your enemies. We just need a little respect and consideration. We don’t ask for the kerbs and channelling or other niceties

BEANSTALK REPORT I was reading last week that the council had accepted a consultant’s report on Stanthorpe’s water and the report was being criticised for having lots of mistakes.

Well I went to a meeting they had up there and the speakers said there were only 65 mistakes they had found so far. So fair crack, just let the council accept it and get on with their business will ya? I did hear that the Stanthorpe people were thinking of changing their Big Thermometer project to the Big Calculator project but that won’t worry me.

You see I was born in Warwick and we have the smartest and best council in all the region so I know it will see us right. I mean it was great when we borrowed $5m to build a water

pipe to Allora – those folk deserve it.

And they didn’t have a public meeting to move a vote of no confidence in the Council and CEO like they did up at Stanthorpe.

I know poor old Stanthorpe gets to nearly run out of water every 10 years or so, but that’s what happens when you live on top of a hill. We can always bring water in on the train for them in the drought. And I heard at the meeting that Stanthorpe people use too much water anyway.

Apparently they use more than people in the UK, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. That’s what the council report said. I’m a bit glad that the report never mentioned Warwick’s water use because I’ve planted some special beans and am watering them every day.

At that meeting there were two bright young fellas and one said that some of the council report’s numbers didn’t add up by $2m and $3m.

That wouldn’t be right – our CEO wouldn’t let that happen. And they said that the cost of building a dam was divided by 12 and the income from the farming was divided by 20.

Gee, that wouldn’t be right because that would make the dam look less affordable. But don’t worry, I’ve planted me beans and I’m going get a special beanstalk to help the council.

But what I did hear at the meeting was that out of 27 farming outcomes, the report chose the fifth worst one and that meant the dam didn’t look like it was affordable.

I feel real sorry for those Stanthorpe farmers because they are gonna have 22 crook years out of 27 years. Maybe they should plant some special beans like me. I did think it was a good idea that six reports from the past won’t be made available to the consultants who wrote the report.

We should keep those to ourselves. And

I dead-set reckon it was good that the report told those Stanthorpe farmers that if they need water they should just go build dams on their farms. But it does worry me that the bright young fellas asking all the questions at the meeting said that the farmers haven’t been allowed to build dams since 2000. But I know our council and CEO will get that sorted for them.

Cos if we are all gonna grow our special beanstalk and get the golden eggs up in the sky, we need to water our special beans. And I do think it was a great idea that the council started asking that bright young fella if he was paid to ask them questions, and get the Integrity people in Brisbane wanting to know about him.

Because if they can find 65 questions about a Stanthorpe report, what might they do if they looked at our Warwick reports?

All the best with ya beans.

‘Jack’ – Golden Goose Lane, Warwick.

(Name and address withheld)

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BARNABY’S STILL ON Despite currently being embroiled in a controversy over his dual Australian and New Zealand citizenship, a visit by Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce to the region is still on.

Mr Joyce is due to be guest of honour at a dinner at The Summit Bowls Club located between Warwick and Stanthorpe at 6pm this Friday 25 August, hosted by Southern Downs LNP candidate James Lister.

Mr Lister said the Deputy PM was “no ordinary politician”.

“Barnaby Joyce is a real character and as our local LNP candidate I’m proud to have his support and advice,” he said.

“He tells great stories, he’s passionate about the bush, and he relates well to everyone he meets.

“It’ll be a terrific night - there’ll be great raffle prizes including a stockman’s whip from Kent Saddlery with which Barnaby will give a whipcracking demonstration.”

Mr Lister says all are welcome at the dinner which will have an Australian bush theme, so wear your Akubra, boots, jeans and check shirt.

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A potential plan to lease out the Warwick Saleyards to a private operator will be considered by the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Saleyards Advisory Committee at a meeting expected to be held by the end of August.

Minutes of the most recent meeting of the Saleyards Advisory Committee on Friday 4 August were included in this week’s general council meeting agenda.

The minutes record committee members agreeing to discuss Expressions of Interest (EOIs) received by the council from interested outside operators “in three weeks” from Friday 4 August.

The minutes note that council CEO David Keenan advised the Saleyards Advisory Committee members it was “up to the Committee to advise Council what to do with regards to the EOI”.

The minutes show the Friday 4 August meeting was attended by members councillors Jo McNally and Rod Kelly, chairman David McIvor, Blake Doro, Les Fraser and Graham Kirkland.

Listed as observers were mayor Tracy Dobie, CEO David Keenan and council officers.

Documents attached to the minutes show the Warwick Saleyards

made a profit of $188,594 last financial year. ●

PEST SCHEME AT WORK The Southern Downs Regional Council says more than 2000 ‘Control Works’ forms have been received from landholders in the region as part of its controversial new ‘Invasive Pest Control Scheme’ (IPCS).

The scheme was a hot topic at a meeting held two weeks ago at the Freestone Memorial Hall attended by around 600 local producers and landholders.

A petition taken up at the meeting and circulated locally since was expected to be presented at this week’s meeting of the council in the Warwick chambers on Wednesday.

Mayor Tracy Dobie has said any changes to the scheme would need to be made by a resolution of councillors but as yet the council has not foreshadowed any changes.

Landholders at the Freestone meeting called for the IPCS to be implemented as a trial in the current financial year, without financial penalties being imposed for noncompliance.

Questions have also been raised over the ability of the council to enforce the scheme, with new pest management officers having commenced recently. ●

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PREPS OPEN UP FOR SPECIAL VISITORS Prep Enrolment and Open Days will be held at both Warwick Central State School and Warwick East State School next week.

Both schools are looking ahead to their Prep enrolments for 2018 and both boast Prep facilities which are second to none.

Warwick Central State School will hold its Prep Open Day from 9am to 10am on Thursday 31 August, while Warwick East State School’s will be held from 9am to 10am on Friday 1 September.

Both of these open days will be a fantastic opportunity for parents and families to check out the Prep learning environment at these schools and complete enrolments for their children.

Enrolments for Prep in 2018 will be available for children born between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013.

Both schools are running pre-Prep activity programs in 2017 to ensure a smooth transition for these youngsters.

For more information contact Warwick Central State School on 4660 4333 or Warwick East State School on 4660 5888. ●

Some of the happy Prep students at Warwick Central State School this week spending time with speech pathologist Claire Lusted.

Preppies at Warwick East State School with their teacher Miss Blackman.

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DIGITAL PROPERTY WEBSITE RE-BRANDS AND LINKS WITH PUBLISHERS One of Australia’s largest online property portals - view.com.au - has established a new marketing and sales partnership with a group of independent regional and community publishers across Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

The partnership with Independent Media Publishers (IMP) follows a decision by real estateview.com.au Pty Ltd to rebrand as view.com.au and launch its ’Property 360 Every House in Australia’ search facility.

The commercial cross-promotional arrangement with IMP will provide view. com.au with increased exposure across important regional community mastheads including the Southern Free Times.

It will also give IMP a strengthened digital offering and platform to amplify and support digital advertising inventory to local real estate agents.

Commencing last Monday 21 August, IMP’s readers will see digital and physical presentations from the relationship across all of the Group’s newspapers and other media assets.

These include key publications in Star News Group such as the Southern Free Times.

There will also be an editorial partnership that will allow view.com.au to provide up-to-date property insights and commentary that are invaluable to regional living and property investors.

Paul Thomas, Managing Director of Star News Group, said he was excited to launch the partnership.

“Our extensive portfolio of over 30 weekly and monthly newspapers, and their respective high-performing websites are a vital part of the lives of consumers living in regional markets,” Mr Thomas said.

“This partnership with view.com.au allows us to innovate, adapt and stay more relevant to the community we’ve been serving many years.” view.com.au CEO Enzo Raimondo agreed the partnership is exciting and will be very beneficial.

“We have a very strong, loyal network of regional real estate agents, this partnership with the regional and community publishers allows us to strengthen our regional exposure even further, and drive more traffic to view.com.au,” he said.

Agent inquiries to the Free Times on 4661 9800 ●

WATER METER READINGS COMMENCE Southern Downs Regional Council water officers will begin water meter readings across the region from next Monday 28 August until about the end of September.

Manager of Water and Wastewater Renee Wallace has urged ratepayers and tenants to ensure their water meters are easily accessible to meter readers.

“Check your water meters are free from debris, grass, garden mulch, soil and other obstacles,” she said.

“If meters and stop taps cannot be located easily, water damage to your property and the cost of water consumption could escalate.

“In the event property gates are locked or animals prevent council officers accessing residents’ water meters, a calling card will be left in the letterbox asking residents to contact the council officer who attended the property to arrange access.

Utility notices are scheduled to be issued in early October 2017. For further information about water meter readings, contact council on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372) or visit council’s website at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au. ●

RE-PRINT OF DEVASTATING TORNADO The Killarney and District Historical Society is hoping to re-print the history of the tornado which devastated Killarney on 22 November 1968, as part of next year’s 50th anniversary of the disaster.

Local residents and others with

stories of the tornado are asked to contact the society via email to killarneyheritagecentre@gmail.com or by visiting the Killarney Heritage Centre at 11 Willow Street during opening hours between 10am and 2pm Friday to Monday. ●

HEALTH AND WELLBEING EXPO Interested stallholders are being asked to register for a ‘Health and Wellbeing Expo’ planned for Saturday 2 September from 9am to 1pm in Stanthorpe’s Weeroona Park.

The Expo will feature music, entertainment, food, art and craft stalls and local producers, along with handson classes and activities for the whole family. There will also be information talks and presentations on health topics.

For more information, visit ‘Stanthorpe Community Expo’ on Facebook. ●

HEALING SUPPORT MORNING TEA The Southern Downs Suicide Prevention Group and Headspace will host a ‘Suicide Prevention and Healing Support Group Morning Tea’ this Saturday 26 August at the Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park cafe from 9am.

Learn how to ‘start a conversation’ with a loved one or someone who is grieving, speak to a counsellor and enjoy music and morning tea.

For more information, contact Johno or Ann on 4661 8679. ●

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NEWS AMOS SETS NEW ‘HISTORIC’ SPRINTS RECORD Defending champion Dean Amos slashed almost two seconds off his own lap record to claim a fourth straight outright title at the 22nd Historic Leyburn Sprints last weekend.

The Lismore-based racer set a time of 40.5651 seconds in a Gould GR55B singleseater on the sixth of seven runs against the clock around a one-kilometre street course at Leyburn.

Winning the Col Furness Memorial Trophy, Amos became the second most successful Sprints competitor after Toowoomba’s Ray Vandersee, who has won six times.

The Sprints celebrate the 1949 running of the Australian Grand Prix on a disused wartime aerodrome just outside Leyburn.

Amos promised to return in 2018 to try to become the first driver to record a time below 40 seconds on the current course. After going progressively faster throughout the weekend in his Nicolson-McLaren powered racer, a gearshift problem spoiled his final run.

The 650 horsepower V8 Gould replaced an older version he had raced at the past three events.

Michael Von Rappard was forced to accept second place in his Dallara F392 for another year, although his time of 42.2911 seconds also was below Amos’s 2016 record.

Around 200 historic, classic and performance cars ranging in vintage from the 1920s to modern-day contested the Sprints in 59 classes. Representing the oldest, the 1925 Austin 750 of Russell Wright claimed a best

Dean Amos in action. time of 1 min. 19.0072 sec., but the fastest Historic-category car overall was the 1976 Bowin Hay P6 V8 of David Cross, which set a time of 49.6992 sec.

President of the Historic Leyburn Sprints community-run organising committee, Tricia Chant, announced a total two-day attendance of 15,000.

“The 2017 Sprints attendance was virtually the same as in 2016. We’re very happy with this number, considering the blustery weather made for cold outdoor conditions on Saturday,” Tricia said.

“We look forward to another successful Historic Leyburn Sprints in 2018.”

The community-run Sprints benefits local organisations and projects, with funds this year going to the Leyburn State School.

Tourism and Events Queensland’s Queensland Destination Events Program and Southern Downs Regional Council provides financial

David Cross on track at Leyburn last weekend.

Pictures: courtesy Trapnell Creations assistance to help promote the event and attract visitors to the Southern Downs region.

A date for the 2017 Sprints is expected to be confirmed later this year. ● OUTRIGHT FASTEST TIME: 1. Dean Amos (Gould GR55B) 40.5651 seconds.

2. Michael Von Rappard (Dallara F392) 42.2911.

3. Rielly Brook (Taatus Formula Renault) 44.2639.

FASTEST HISTORIC: David Cross (Bowin Hay P6) 49.6992.

SHANNONS SHOW ’N’ SHINE: Best in Show - 1956 Holden FJ (A. Connolly).

VINTAGE CARAVAN SHOW: Best Vintage Caravan - Airstream (David Kable).

SPORTS FORUM Members of sport and recreation groups across the region are invited to Southern Downs Regional Council’s second Sport and Recreation Forum on Thursday 7 September at the Warwick Town Hall.

The forum, from 5.30pm to 8pm (sandwiches provided) at the Warwick Town Hall, will focus on ‘Running and funding your Sport and Recreation Event within the Southern Downs’ and aims to encourage sport and recreation groups to work together and collaboratively with council to achieve a shared vision of Sport and Rec on the Southern Downs.

To RSVP or for details, contact the council’s sport and recreation officer Sue Organ, on 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372) or email sue.organ@sdrc.qld.gov.au ●

FEEDBACK WANTED Warwick’s own community radio station Rainbow FM 89.3 wants to hear from listeners - and they’re being asked to complete a five-minute online survey.

Rainbow FM is seeking listeners’ thoughts, comments and ideas to help shape the station’s future and the results of the survey will help the station to continue to be in the service of the community.

No personal details are recorded - simply head to rainbowfm.org and click the survey link - and remember to listen to ‘Bryan’s Wednesday Brekkie’ from 6am to 9am on Wednesday’s, hosted by Bryan Pask of the Free Times and featuring Free Times editor Jeremy Sollars and other local guests. ●

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WELCOME TO YARNTOPIA A thankyou afternoon tea saw a gathering of many volunteers who supported the Warwick Art Gallery’s Yarn Bombing for Jumpers and Jazz in July 2017.

Loretta Grayson said organisers were “thrilled with the success of the Yarntopians’ projects for Jumpers and Jazz in July.”

“Thankyou to everyone involved - we couldn’t do it without this wonderful team!” she said.

“It was lovely to hear the comments from visitors to the gallery who were delighted with all the details in our installations. “‘The Travelling Ravellers’ was a very popular installation, delighting large numbers of festival crowds.

“It was heart-warming to see the smiles on the faces of visitors who enjoyed the colour and details of the gypsy caravan scene, pineapple garden, candy-striped yuccas and our much-loved lovebombs.

“Thankyou for your generous contributions of knitting, crochet and pompoms. We appreciated the time and talent that goes into every piece you create. Your donations of yarn helped us enormously, too.

“This beautiful artwork wouldn’t have been possible without the creative and hardworking team who attended working bees to assemble, build and install it.

“A big thankyou also to everyone who helped us with the rest of the yarnbombing installations at the gallery and town hall.

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A big thankyou to the 2017 'YarnBombers'.

HEALTH AND SAFETY THE FOCUS Courtney Dent, site manager for the Rose City Shoppingworld development and local artist Gayle Pershouse, resident of Cunningham, recently discussed a project to engage students to put their Workplace Health and Safety ideas in paint.

Gayle said Courtney wanted to display their art on the panels surrounding the construction site.

“I contacted the schools in my area and the Wheatvale and Karara students came up with wonderful designs showing both farm and building safety hints,” she said.

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Gayle Pershouse and Wheatvale and Karara State School safety signs take a front row seat on Palmerin Street.

“They can be seen on the corner of Palmerin and Fitzroy streets.” ●

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Don’t miss Naomi Trotter and Juanita Faint’s ’Different Perspectives’ exhibition opening at 2pm this Saturday 26 August at Warwick Art Gallery.

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Entry forms are available from the Warwick Art Gallery and website. Entries close 5 September.

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Warwick on the attack at the Rose Bowl first game against Tara on Saturday.

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POLOCROSSE Not even a cold snap in the weather could take the heat out of the action-packed polocrosse showcased in Warwick over the weekend, as Queensland and New South Wales battled it out for state pride.

The focus was on the future of the sport of polocrosse as Queensland’s best Sub Juniors (Under 12) took on New South Wales. Queensland showed the future of the sport is strong in our state, with the team winning all three games against their New South Wales rivals by large margins. The first game of the three game series was held under lights on Friday evening.

Warwick Polocrosse Club President Les Fraser said the new initiative gave the young players an insight into what is required to play representative polocrosse.

Mr Fraser said the club was pleased to be able to give the youngsters the opportunity to showcase their skills under lights at Morgan Park, in the same arena that International teams get to play.

Some of Queensland’s more experienced players also battled it out for Maroon pride over the weekend as the state’s top Master Women went head to head with their New South Wales opposition.

The ladies beat the visiting team by 20, 18 and 16 points respectively in the three games of the series.

“Queensland fielded a great team of Masters ladies which showed in the results,” Mr Fraser said.

As part of the weekend extravaganza of polocrosse, almost 80 club teams from Queensland and New South Wales competed in a separate competition - the IOR Rose Bowl Championship Carnival. Almost 500 riders and horses battled for club pride as preparation for the Queensland State Championships in September. Mr Fraser said the open and mixed competitions were as strong as he had seen all season, as riders and horses peaked in fitness gearing up for the State Championships in two weeks’ time.

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the opposition was too good. South East Queensland Club Tansey, which has been strong all season, took out the win with 24 goals to 17.

Best Horse and Rider of the IOR Rose Bowl was awarded to Grant Carroll from Tansey and his mount KL. In the Open competition, the winning team in A Grade was Wandoan 1 who played a fast game against Tara 1 to win 18 to 11. Best Horse and Rider went to Cameron Rogan from Wandoan.

In a well supported mixed competition, one of the largest clubs in Australia, Tansey beat Inverell by only three goals in a hard-fought A Grade game.

This was a repeat of last year, when the two same clubs went head to head. Best Horse and Rider Male was Andrew Phillips (Tansey) and Best Horse and Rider Female went to Beth Hafey from Tansey for the second year in a row.

Tansey were also strong in the Junior competition, winning A Grade against Wandoan with a score of 23 to 12. Best Horse and Rider was Tansey’s Laura Hafey.

B Grade Juniors was won by Gold Coast, with their team captain Annie Brosnan taking out Best Horse and Rider.

The next Polocrosse Action in Queensland will be the State Club Championships to be hosted by Chinchilla Polocrosse Club over the first weekend of September.

Polocrosse is a fast-paced team sport played on horseback. It combines the speed of polo, the strategy and tactics of netball (in terms of the field being divided into three sections), the toughness of rugby and AFL and the ball-handling ability of lacrosse.

This unique sport originated in Australia in 1939 and is dubbed as the “King of the One Horse Sports.”

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Action from Warwick versus Tara last Saturday.

Wandoan (in green) took on Chinchilla in opening games last Saturday. freetimes.com.au

Fast and furious was the action at Morgan Park last Saturday.

The next polocrosse action in Queensland will be the State Club Championships to be hosted by Chinchilla Polocrosse Club over the first weekend of September.

Morgan Park was the venue for the Warwick Polocrosse Club’s IOR Rose Bowl Carnival held last weekend.

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The auction kicks off at 9am sharp with more than 350 individual lots up for grabs.

Some of the bigger items being offered for sale include a Fiat 640 diesel tractor with front mounted fork lift, a Fiat 500 diesel tractor, a Leyland 262 tractor with front blade assembly and a John Deere 315C backhoe.

There will be plenty of farming equipment, collectables and household furniture also being offered.

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Clearing Sale Auction Auction Auction 27/08/2017 9.00am Qld Time

Suburb: Pratten Qld 4370

Address: Where to start, this property is located approx. 36.5 klms from Warwick just north of the little town of Pratten the current owners have left little to chance and their attention to detail is remarkable.

This property presents an ideal place for the large or extended family wanting room to move combined with the open space of almost 7 acres. The property is being offered for genuine sale with owners keen to meet the market on Auction day.

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2 Homes both 2 bedroom and fully self-contained Solar Hot Water, 3 Kilowatt Solar System 3 Toilets and Bathrooms Man cave with Bar and wood stove 9 x 6 m Workshop with benches Power Lift on highset home Creek with rural settings, Equipped Bore Auction 10:30am on the 22nd of September at the Warwick RSL

2369 Leyburn-Cunningham Road

Price: Auction 10:30am – Warwick RSL 22.09.17

Agent:

Grasslands chisel plough, McCormick international combine, disc plough, slasher, hammermill, scarifies, Grader Blade, Plough Parts, Bathtubs, Rolls of mesh, steel pickets, Motors, barb wire, Ride on, diesel tanks, pumps, go cart, dodge truck, irrigation pipes and fittings, Nuffield tractor, Chamberlin Tractor, john deer tractor, wash tubs, shearing plant, electrical cable, bullock plough, hub caps, wool press, corrugated iron, motor stand, gates, water troughs, 44 drums, wire, wool scales, buzz saws, old motor bike, old mowers, rabbit traps, compressor, cement mixer, saw blades, old time wash tubs, lanterns, Honda quad bike, chains, watering cans, brush cutters, chainsaws, wheel barrows, bench saw, shelving, old bottles, fridge, freezer, BBQ, tools and tool boxes, painting gear, nuts and bolts, old sprayers, branding irons, fuel pumps, electrical fence chargers, cut off saw, hand shears, axes, poly fittings, bench grinders, single beds, tables, antique cupboards, knife Steels, glory boxes, fans, buffalo horns, gardening tools, tools in general. So much more too much to list all. Antique dealers and collectors this is a must for you.

Rob Doro 0468 916 379

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RAYMOND: 0428 183 948 RON: 0427 530 051

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ROOM TO MOVE WHERE to start? This property is located about 36.5 km from Warwick, just north of the little town of Pratten.

The current owners have left little to chance and their attention to detail is remarkable. This property presents an ideal place for the large or extended family wanting room to move combined with the open space of almost seven acres.

The property is being offered for

genuine sale with owners keen to meet the market on auction day.

Features include: Two homes, both twobedroom and fully self-contained; solar hot water, three kilowatt solar system; three toilets and bathrooms; ‘man cave’ with bar and wood stove; 9m x 6m workshop with benches; power lift on highset home; creek with rural settings, equipped bore. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2369 Leyburn-Cunningham Road, Pratten Description: 4 bed, 3 bath, 6 cars View: By appointment, Southern Downs Realty Auction: Friday 22 September, 10.30am at the Warwick RSL Agent: Rob Doro, 0468 916 379

Auction THIS Saturday 9am sharp David Schnitzerling & Co 99a High Street, Stanthorpe For sale by Auction over 350 Lots Tractors, Forklift Truck, farming plant and equipment, generators, collectables, house hold furniture Fiat 640 diesel tractor with front mounted fork lift, Fiat 500 diesel tractor, Leyland 262 tractor with front blade assembly, John Deere 315C Backhoe, 6 ft Slasher vgc, 6ft Rotary hoe vgc, 3 cyl diesel irrigation motor with Southern Cross 65x40-200 pump, Sunbeam single stand shearing plant, Sunbeam hand wool press, qty doors, qty timber trim, wine press, grape crusher, new generators, set discs, forklift truck, 3ft slasher, 3ptl forks, post hole digger, qty pallet rack, 7 tyne cultivator, International 2 disc plough, International BTD6 Dozer, qty mesh, sheep yard panels, horse hay feeder, netting, 2 fertiliser spreaders, hay rake, qty scaffold, wire spinner, electric fence unit, drill press, cut off saw, wire strainers, assorted poly fittings, steel work bench, S/S tables, lawn mowers, Honda air compressor, bag trolley, 3ptl grader blade, quantities of tiles, stock saddle, 3 triton work benches, Wood working thickness-er, cut off saws, bbq, drills, routers, router bits, 8ft x 5ft Top off Camper trailer all canvas including awning very good condition, 14 x 14ft farm gates, 30 sets gate fittings, 20 double gates suit front entrance, 40 cattle yard panels, sand filter, irrigation filters, hardi 3ptl spray plant, set of number brands, new bench sander numerous lots of drills, sanders electrical equipment, acro props, Antique Spring cart vgc, dining tables and chairs, dressers, plus assorted old red cedar furniture, sideboard, train set, old bottles, qty old lamps, old irons, camp oven, adz, old scales, numerous sulky steps and hames, assorted collectable goods, 2 chest freezers, qty new kitchen cupboards, 12V minnkoda out board and much more….

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LISTINGS WANTED BRAND NEW: Mid-Pro bi fold elevator to suit Jaylor & other mixers –feed into 2.4 metre high bin.

TRACTORS: Ford 6700 cane special, M/F 1085, Ford 4600 (turf tyres), Fiat 650, David Brown 885, M/F 35 Tractor, Ford 5000 with frontend loader, forks & bucket, COLLECTORS ITEMS: 2 x Furguson TE20, I.H.C 564, Ferguson rigid tool bar, Ferguson spring release tool bar, VEHICLES & BIKES: AACO farm truck (7mt,unreg),1982 Isuzu horse truck, 7/92 Isuzu 4 cylinder diesel truck, Hino FF 28ft tray(rego, v/g, ), I.H.C. Acco 630A (16ft body & crate), 1985 F100 V8 trayback ute, 1983 Toyota HJ$& ute (fully restored,rego),Suzuki 185 motor bike HEADERS: M/F 510 header (354 Perkins diesel,20ft front), HAY- FEEDING & FORAGE: I.H.C. 440 baler, I.H.C. B47 baler, M/F 1455 round baler,N/H 56 & super 56 trailed rake, N/H 455 trailed sickle bar mower, M/F linkage sickle bar mower, Deutz rotary hay rake, Bale elevator, Semco pto hammer mill, Miitze 40’ x 7.5” grain auger(petrol motor), pencil auger 20’ (elec motor), N/H 824 2 row corn front, V-bottom bin (Honda motor-24’),hay spears,3pl disc mower conditioner, SLASHERS: Superior TX12 trailed slasher, Superior 6’ single wheel, Superior 6’ twin wheel, Page 6’ slasher,Page 4’6” slasher, Field quip 5’ slasher,Farmtech 8’ slasher(pasture topper),McLeod 6’ slasher,5’ finishing mower,Hanmey 4’ finishing mower,M/F slasher,6ft slasher, CULTIVATION: Jarrett 16 disc wheeled offset, Shearer 14 tyne trailed scarifier,Horwood bagshaw HB 27N 2 blade plough, 2 x Napier linkage 070 tool bar,M/F coil tool bar,McKay coil tool bar,I.H.C. coil tool bar,David Brown 2F M/Board plough,I.H.C. 2.11 scarifier frame on wheels, I.H.C. 2.11 scarifier 4 tyne extention, PLANTING: Connor Shea 20 run T.D S/F combine, 2 x Connor Shea 26 run S&F combine, Bagshaw 16 run T series combine, Shearer 16 run E series combine,Horward Bagshaw 24 run hi lift combine,Janke parallelogram units,seed box,Sunshine combine parts, I.H.C. GL.132 parts, 2 x Covington/Gyral 4 row planters, 4 row planter boxes,Stanhay 4 row planter, 4 row Smith corn planter, MISCELLANEOUS: 30 x 4” irrigation pipes,Rural engineering “Moree” rock picker, Sunshine twin bagger elec chaff cutter, hyd tipping trailer, Silvan 400l boom spray, Silvan 200l spray pack(2 hoods), Napier post hole digger, Moorehouse post hole digger, front mounted fork lift, Hustler linkage pallet forks, 2 x linkage rear scoops, 2 x 36” tractor rims,2 tow pull, lincon tractor pack welder, Lincon diesel welder,Yeomans coulters, Hardi front tank- pump – hoses, 2 x Degelmann harrows, stock crate(suit ute),carryall, 23.1 x 30 x 30 tyres & rims, 30’ tractor rims, Superior 8’ aerator, Hopper linkage rear blade, canopy (suit Mazda BT50),750kg 3ptl cement mixer, pressure pump, qty Hyd hoses,qty elec wire, hyd pulling gear, CAT seal installers, drop saw, 2 x 9” angle grinders,6 x air guns, hyd fittings, hose clamps, spot lights, lifting eyes, qyt tools, 5 x small rubber tyres, qty G clamps, pullers, jumer leads, valve facing machine, small compressor, chain, mud flaps, 6 x tubes grease, 4m new caravan awning, 14ft Carabean fibreglass boat ( 35hp Enewrude out board) & trailer, qty plate steel(6ml), qty unie beam, 25 lengths 42lb rail line ( 3m to 6m), workbench, 2 x 200gal water tanks, assorted nuts & bolts, qty steel shelving,golf buggy,gurney ride on mower,bore pump, qty pallet racking,4.3 aluminum boat & trailer (both rego with 40hp Yamaha motor),Triton work centre work bench, box trailer (not rego),2 x 1,000lt tanks,Ruddweigh cattle scales & platform,Marconi moisture meter,2 x sprayers,cement mixer,polly pipe, black container

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SADDLE UP FOR RIVER TRAIL CHALLENGE This Sunday will see walkers and riders - of both the equestrian and the pushbike variety - take to the stunning Cambanoora Gorge at Killarney for the 2017 ‘Waddle, Saddle and Pedal’ event.

Participants will walk, ride or cycle the 14 crossings of the gorge and admire the beautiful natural surroundings, part of the ‘Scenic Gem of the Downs’.

The cost is just $20 for walkers ($10 for under 16), $30 for horse riders and cyclists ($15 under 16) and this includes billy tea and damper for morning tea and a barbecue lunch.

The event starts at 8am this Sunday 27 August.

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COMMUNITY DIARY THURSDAY 24 AUGUST

FLOWERS IN THE GRANITE

Aust. Breastfeeding Assoc. TenterfieldGranite Belt group meeting will be on Thursday 24 August at the Stanhtorpe Baptist Church from 9.30am. All mums invited to attend, subject will be Supply and Demand - Getting it right for your baby. Contact Leah on 0409 001 634 for more information.

SATURDAY 26 AUGUST Trivia and Pizza night fund-raiser for Warwick Rodeo Queen entrant Courtney Darragh at the Douglas Feez Pavilion at the Warwick Showgrounds. $15 entry includes two-course dinner, with doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Bar and music until late, lucky door and cash prizes up for grabs. Teams of four or more - $20 per team. Bookings are essential call or text Courtney on 0435 771 676.

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 27 August at Cowboys Clubhouse from 10.30 am - 5pm.

Endless cups of tea or coffee all day, two-course lunch plus afternoon tea all for just $8 per adult. Inquiries: contact Marlene on 4661 3930 or Del on 4661 3023 or Ruby on 4664 4163.

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER St Mary’s Parish Ladies Spring Afternoon Tea and Cent Sale will be on Saturday 2 September at the St Mary’s Hall from 1.30pm. Admission $5. RSVP to Bernice Furness on 4661 1107 or Rita Collins on 4661 8144.

FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER Freestone Friendly Friday Pizza Night will be on Friday 8 September from 5.30pm - 8.30pm.

Mirbelia speciosa, currently in bloom in the Amiens forest.

SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

Emu Val Memorial Hall Community Auction will be on Saturday 9 September. Auction starts at 10am. Vendors welcome plus farm machinery welcome, payment strictly day of sale, barbecue and drinks available. Contact Les on 4664 8153 or Mavis on 4664 8211, mobile: 0427 648 211.

Friends of St Marks Anglican Church Annual Spring Fair will be on Friday 15 September at St Marks Hall, Grafton Street. Admission $10, booking essential, entertainment, lucky door prize and multi draw raffle. For tickets, contact Elaine Stewart on 4661 3940 or 0448 139 409 by Friday 8 September.

SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over-50s will meet on Sunday 10 September at Mussels from 9am for breakfast. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or phone Jen on 0400 505 943.

THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER National Seniors Warwick will visit the Australian Army Museum at Oakey on Thursday 14 September, departing at 7.30am then to Wellcamp Airport, Brinbella Gardens. Morning tea, lunch, entries and travel all inclusive. Book now at Suncorp until Friday 8 September. Phone Carmel on 4661 3136 for more information.

The group will meet outside the Amiens School at 1337 Amiens Road, 13 kilometres west of Stanthorpe, at 9.30am this Sunday and will travel from there a short distance out to the forest. Ms Bourne said the walks usually took a couple of hours.

The following walk will be on Sunday, 17 September to Girraween National Park and then one on Sunday 15 October to the Mt Norman area.

For further information please phone 4683 6374 or go to www. granitebeltwildflowers.com. ●

The Granite Belt’s unique flora will be the focus of a series of wildflower walks being conducted over the next three months by the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium, with the first being on this Sunday 27 August in the Amiens State Forest, just west of Stanthorpe.

Spokeswoman for the Consortium Liz Bourne said the walks aimed to show people some of the diversity of the flora of the Granite Belt, as well as helping them to identify local species and learn more about their ecological requirements.

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SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Warwick Pension League are holding their 80th Birthday Party on Thursday 21 September at Cowboys Clubhouse, Queens Park starting with morning tea at 9.30am, lunch will be $20 each. Afternoon tea will be provided. Inquiries to Ruby on 0438 674 803 or 4664 4163.

Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 24 September at Cowboys Clubhouse from 10.30 am - 5pm.

Endless cups of tea or coffee all day, two-course lunch plus afternoon tea all for just $8 per adult. Inquiries: contact Marlene on 4661 3930 or Del on 4661 3023 or Ruby on 4664 4163.

SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Liston Community Hall Welcome to Spring Dance will be on Saturday 30 September from 7pm. Admission $10, children under 12 free, lucky door, raffle and Monte Carlo prizes. Bring a plate to share for supper.

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER

Freestone Dance will be on Saturday 23 September from 6.30pm. $15 per person, entertainment by DJ Vince and Dianne Mead. Tickets at door or

Warwick Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show will be on Wednesday 18 October and Thursday 19 October at St Mary’s Hall, Wood Street, Warwick.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU No. 4147

ACROSS Naughtiness (8) Simple (4) Run away (4) Send (8) Guide (5) Singing voice (6) Refuse (6) Revolve (6) Centre (6) New (5) Good-looking (8) Wild goat (4) Surrender (4) Gem (8)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7485 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Har-ass-ed. 6, A-rid. 8, Dash. 9, List-less. 10, C-hump. 11, I-ndigo. 13, Band-it. 15, Ex-cite. 17, B-asset. 19, On i-ce. 22, Fe-arsom-e. 23, I-van. 24, D-rat. 25, Sho-we-red.

Down - 2, A-bash. 3, Ash-amed. 4, Sole. 5, Des-pised. 6, Ailed (rev.) 7, I-nsight. 12, Stations. 14, Amateur. 16, Conni-ve. 18, Strut (anag.) 20, Craze. 21, He-ro.

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25. Was wet and we propped it outside (8).

DOWN 2. With a crack, humiliate (5). 3. Made to chop the wood first, is sheepish (7). 4. The only thing a vegetarian won’t eat! (4). 5. Felt contempt for a man that spied, anyhow (8). 6. The girl got up, but wasn’t feeling well (5). 7.

What makes you realise one thing’s wrong (7). 12. Posts at the departure points (8). 14. He doesn’t combine work with play! (7). 16. Plot with a bloke to hold the pub up (7). 18. Trust it can be made to provide support (5). 20.

Does it make you mad that it’s so popular? (5). 21. Man or, perhaps, superman (4).

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ACROSS 1. Chivvied, the animal raced about (8). 6. Clear ahead and dry (4). 8. Confound it, there’s only very little! (4). 9.

Are not as inclined to be lethargic (8). 10. It will be cold on a prominence, twit! (5). 11. The one doing somersualts, in blue (6). 13. An outlaw gang, it is (6). 15. Get worked up, once you quote it (6). 17. Bet the twit goes in to get the dog (6). 19. As soon as I enter, cooling down (2,3). 22.

The terrible Roma’s put in charge, which is horrendous (8). 23. I front for him (4). 24. Blast the D--- creature! (4).

25. Was wet and we propped it outside (8).

DOWN 2. With a crack, humiliate (5). 3. Made to chop the wood

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YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7485

Cryptic Clues

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Down - 2, Inlet. 3, Clement. 4, Iota. 5, Fracture. 6, Ensue.

7, Skillet. 12, Grievous. 14, Imitate. 16. Tarnish. 18, Dodge.

20, Spear. 21, Keep.

ACROSS DOWN Bay (5) Mild (7) Jot (4) Break (8) Follow (5) Pan (7) Severe (8) Emulate (7) Sully (7) Evade (5) Missile (5) Retain (4)

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SECRET GARDEN GLADDIES The flower for the month of August is Dame Edna’s trademark favourite flower, the Gladiolus.

It is said to symbolise strength, moral integrity, remembrance and infatuation.

It is also the flower to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary.

I personally love gladdies. They are such a beautiful and easy flower to arrange, last so well as a cut flower and look so spectacular.

In another life I had a supply of beautiful pale apricot/pink gladdies from November through to February brought to me from a “secret garden” and I used to regularly fill an old fashioned, large, grey water jug that had belonged to my grandmother with blue gum tips, blue hydrangea, gladdies and white Shasta daisies and have them in the front entrance of our home.

It was not uncommon to receive two or three dozen spikes at a time.

They looked spectacular on the turned wood pedestal that my father had made for me many years before. It is a memory that brings a happy smile at every remembrance.

I plan on having a “picking garden” for gladdies just so I can replicate this where I am now but realise I will never be able to have such a lavish display as I had then.

The range of new colours available each year seems to be ever increasing and a bright lime green is one that has taken my eye in catalogues this year.

About seven species were found naturally in South Africa and from these about 10,000

Hello, possums! cultivated varieties are now available.

This means that there is one for every situation.

They come in many heights, colours, size of blooms, with frilly edges or smooth and in bi colours. There is a gladiolus for every garden, bouquet and arrangement.

The name comes from the Latin word for sword from the shape of the leaves and that is where the meaning of infatuation comes the flower pierces the heart of the person to whom they are given!

The other common names for them is the sword or corn lily and they are a member of the Iris family.

They were first brought to Europe in the 17th century and then in large numbers in the 18th century.

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The other name for this plant is the Amazon lily as it is native to that area. It is found in Central and South America from Guatemala to Bolivia.

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GRASSROOTS FUNDING THE DILEMMA It is that time of year when I am “on the road again” with the Wanderers Cricket Club on the annual country pilgrimage. As this column is finalised, I am in Charters Towers as the team prepares to take the field at the home of the famous Australia Day Goldfields Ashes.

Touring with the team this year is Warwick opening bowler James Breen who has slotted into the side well and has several wickets to his name after games in Yeppoon, Mirani (outside Mackay), Bowen and Home Hill. The Wanderers side, despite the addition of former Bulls captain Chris Simpson and former Australian and Queensland player Geoff Foley, suffered their first loss in four tours when they were beaten by Bowen.

Also on tour are former Australian coach John Buchanan, Ian Healy and son Tom (the pair joined us for the first part of the tour). Heals returned to Brisbane to fulfil his weekend media commitments, but not before sharing some of his thoughts on the national cricket pay dispute. After visiting several country centres and attending the coaching clinics the Wanderers run, Heals is adamant that there is much more funding that should be distributed the way of the grassroots game to ensure it survives and thrives. This was one of the sticking points in the recent pay fracas.

Also sampling a Wanderers tour for the first time is Stanthorpe motelier Rob Slack who has been showing his bowls prowess on the greens between here and Charters Towers.

One person missing from the tour is Warwick cricketer Pat Bourke who was a late withdrawal after coming off second best in an altercation with a cow on the family property and landing in hospital. Hopefully, Pat is now well on the road to recovery.

I’ve also been sidelined unable to umpire because of an injury so have been put to work as scorer - an even more demanding role than being in the middle, I’m starting to think. Oops was that a six or a four.

Back to the score book.

- Casey WHAT A WINX WIN I hope everyone had the opportunity to watch the mighty Winx in her comeback win at Randwick last weekend. Strolling out of the barrier and spotting the field a four length head start, she showed her true grit and amazing ability to gobble up the field in the straight and win but not before giving connections heart palpitations. That makes it 18 on the trot and proves there are no easy wins in racing. Just as Black Caviar did, this mare has captured the imagination of the racing public and in anticipation her lining up in the Cox Plate this year, grandstand tickets are already sold out.

One of Winx’s greatest supporters outside the stable and owners circle is Black Caviar’s trainer Peter Moody who knows all too well what trainer Chris Waller and jockey Hugh Bowman are going through.

Moody outlines his journey through the racing world and his amazing ride with Nellie, Black Caviar in his recently released book ‘A Long Way From Wyandra - My story from the bush to Black Caviar.’ If you enjoy racing and want a glimpse of what it is like on the inside or simply enjoy a good yarn, this is a great read.

In the meantime, the Winx caravan rolls on. Fingers crossed her winning run continues. It is a feel good story that is good for racing and good for our spirits.

ANOTHER STORM MINOR PREMIERSHIP There are now just two rounds of NRL fixtures remaining in the 2017 competition, but already Melbourne Storm has wrapped 22 SOUTHERN FREE TIMES

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Heals and I discover that scoring is a tough gig. up another Minor Premiership. Their season is going from strength to strength.

Not so the Titans. Despite the dogs barking, the mail and the village drums beating the tune, it was still a shock to many when the Titans CEO announced the immediate sacking of coach Neil Henry on Monday.

It appears from the outside that the coach was expendable. Seems that despite the protests a good man has paid the price for Hayne to stay a Titan. Fans may have found that a little unpalatable as news emerged that the injured Hayne was in Sydney last weekend enjoying some R&R with former team-mates. Unfortunately, he was unable to support his current playing partners as they were being thrashed by the Eels. Hayne now more than ever owes this club and it fans big time. It will interesting theatre to see how and if he repays their faith in him. Rugby league sure is a funny beast- who would want to coach an NRL side - guess we will soon see.

While the Titans were unravelling, the Bulldogs took a chunk out of the Sea Eagles and killed off many a tipster in the process.

It leaves you wondering where the next shock result is coming from.

On Thursday night, the Broncos will be out to erase the sour taste of defeat at the hands of the Eels only a few weeks ago when they meet again at Suncorp. Can’t see an encore performance for the Blue and Gold.

The Raiders had their season hopes dashed last week by the determined Panthers. This week they host Newcastle in that ridiculous 6pm time slot on Friday night. With injury to key players, this looks a bridge too far for the Knights.

The Cowboys were beaten by the Sharks last round but again only enhanced their reputation for guts and determination. This week they face the Tigers at Campbelltown, and I am hoping to see them lasso a much deserved win.

The Titans players will be trying to salvage a win for their fans when they host the Bulldogs. After the Doggies dug up a win last week, I think they will have too much bite for the Titans.

Melbourne host the Bunnies on Saturday afternoon. Melbourne will not be taking the Bunnies lightly here and although the Minor Premiership is safely in their keeping, they will be looking to build on their winning run to the finals.

The toughest game of the round looks the Sharks-Roosters clash. Last week the Sharks got the job done in Townsville while the Roosters scraped home against the Tigers. Toss of the coin here but I favour the Roosters, just.

The Eagles have flown their nest and gone into camp after being savaged by the Bulldogs in preparation for their clash with the Warriors at Mt Smart.

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You would expect the Eagles to bounce back here, but the Warriors who have their own share of problems will be out to give their home fans some joy at the end of a miserable season. Unfortunately, I doubt it will play out that way.

The round wraps up at the foot of the mountain as the Panthers host the Dragons.

The Dragons are still a remote chance of pushing in to the eight, but must win here.

The Panthers showed plenty of ticker to get home against the Raiders, but it might be a Dragons day out at Pepper Stadium with so much on the line.

BYRNES GO BACK TO BACK Terry Byrnes revelled in the icy conditions on Sunday morning to make it back-to-back wins at Sports Golf. After another good round, Byrnes notched up a win over this week’s runner-up Dick Hilton. Byrnes also had the Best Gross score and collected the Pro Pin to completely dominate the round.

Tony Steele picked up the pin shot on the 12th and Jamie Mitchell and Bob Watts figured in the run downs.

The meat trays went the way of Ray Thorn and Marg Locke.

Tee off is at the normal time of 8am 8.30am this Sunday and organisers and players welcome first time players and visitors.

Association croquet players enjoyed last week’s warmer weather which is just a fleeting memory now.

INTERESTING RESULTS IN MALLET GAMES Heather Widderick and Effey Russell scored a 19-17 win over their opponents Val Richardson and Andrea Denkewitz. Val Richardson played extremely well - perhaps celebrating that major milestone birthday recently has given this experienced Mallet player a little additional spark.

Pat Schnoor teamed with Val Shephard in a game against the pairing of Grace Howard and Margaret Dickenson.

Unfortunately, results of this interesting game are currently unavailable.

It was almost a full house at golf croquet which was a pleasing result for organisers, and again players enjoyed beautiful conditions.

Dianne Wren stood out as player of the week after she scored a total of 14 hoops in the two games decided. Others who played well were Bev Sullivan and Val Fancourt who both scored hoops in one during their games.

Not to be ignored, Justin Liddy chimed in with a freakish shot which could only be described as an unintended jump shot with great results. With two balls positioned close together and blocking the path to the hoop, Liddy aimed to knock them both out of the way. He made contact with only one of the two; his ball looped up and over and went straight through the hoop.

In game one, Val Fancourt and Marian Castles took on Dianne Wren and Liz Ellway. After a close game, Val and Marian scored a 13-12 win.

The second group Teresa Pyne, Pauline Inglis and Justin Liddy lined up for a game of triples taking on Shirley Page, Bev Sullivan and Elaine Brown. The first group taking a 10-8 win in a close game. The triples game ended in a seven-all draw.

BLUSERY CONDITIONS PLAY THEIR PART ON THE RANGE Last weekend, the Inglewood Sporting Shooters group help a Practical Shooting event. For the uninitiated, practical shooting is a varied event and is largely up to the imagination of the course designer. Due to extremely blustery winds on the weekend event, it was a rather sedate setup this week.

The scheduled Muzzle loading was cancelled due to the potential bushfire threat and it was too windy for the Benchrest shooters.

In the Practical Shoot, it was Texas shooter Iain Bowen who took out the Rimfire event.

He outscored Tom Donald and Peter Jones.

Ray dudgeon was successful in Centrefire with Tom Donald forced to settle for a second position again. Third place went to Rechelle Privitera.

Organisers are hoping for a better weekend weather-wise for the two day pistol comp. The comp runs from noon on Saturday afternoon and continuing from 10am on Sunday.

OPEN PAIRS ON THE MENU AT TANNY For the past couple of weekends, members of the Tannymorel Bowls club have settled into normal competition after the final round of the final of the Tanny Classic.

Competition is progressing in the Club open Pairs. To date, these are the results.

Geoff Farmer and Mick O’Leary had a comprehensive win over Julie Buse and Myrtle Wagner. The final score 25-13.

Gordie Assay and Grumpy took on the girl’s team of Val Buse and Sue Butz and came away with a 30-11 win. Toucha Tuck and Pete Gynther defeated Matty Shepherd and Ron Philips 27-15.

Levi Rabbitt and Koala had a narrow one point win over Brian Walsh and Thommo the final score 22-21. Joel Farmer and Darren Rabbit had a 19-14 win in their match up against Gazza Penn and Pete Collis.

Gordie Assay and Grumpy had a big win over Marg Thompson and Geoff Creighton - the score 30-9.

Geoff Farmer and Mick O’Leary defeated Tuck and Pete Gynther 30-14.

On Thursday, 12 teams went head to head to decide the Monthly Triples. It was Tom Seneiger, Phil Wagner and Max Holder who finished with bragging rights and some folding cash.

Runners-up were Matty Shepherd, Pete Gynther and Mick O’Leary. Lucky last were Julie and Al Buse and Jean Calam.

It was another day of excellent bowls from all the troops and good fun was had by all. Hope the good form continues through to the upcoming Pennant games.

HARVEY BEST IN CHALLENGING CONDITIONS Ian Harvey played one the best rounds of golf he has produced in the challenging conditions last Saturday. Harvey returned a score of 41 points to win in a countback from Rob Reeves who shared the winning score of 41 points. Both players needed some warming up time before beginning the back nine during which Ian produced 26 points getting the edge over Reeves with 23 points. Some small consolation, Reeves claimed the birdies nest for his three at first hole. Given the conditions, it was a great effort from both players. freetimes.com.au

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Pin shots were won by Stephen Kay at three, Ian Harvey at 12 and Matt Waterworth at 17. Pro-pins were claimed

by Rod Werner at 1/10, Graham Tonkin at 5/14 and Corey Zammit a visitor from the Maleny Golf Club grabbed the pin at 9/18.

The run down went to scores of 37 and better resulting in a ball each to Brendon Barker (40), Trevor Ludlow (39), Keith Jones (38), Rino Piovesan (38) and Mick O’Brien (37).

The competition was sponsored by club member Ian Pickering.

Only a small number of ladies braved the less than ideal conditions. It was Lyn Ludlow who followed up last week’s win with the best round for the ladies relegating Nikki Waterworth to second place after a countback. Both players finished with a creditable 33 points. Ludlow claimed the ladies third pin while Waterworth had best approach at 17.

On Saturday, the club will host the end of month medley 4BBB stableford which will be sponsored by Howard and Sons.

Thankfully, the weather forecast is much more favourable so a good field is expected.

The event will begin with a shot gun start at11.45am. Registration must be completed by 11.30am and a time sheet can be found on the board at the clubhouse.

WARWICK WOLVES REMAIN IN HUNT In a thrilling game, the Warwick Wolves Colts went down to Garden City in the major semi-final of the Football Toowoomba competition.

At the end of regular time, the two sides were locked on nil-all and after 30 minutes of extra time neither side had been able to find the back of the net forcing the game into a penalty shoot-out.

In a thrilling finish, it was Garden City who prevailed 5-4. The Wolves now play Highfields in the preliminary final with the winner of that game progressing to the grand final of the Colts competition where they will meet Garden City.

It was a brave effort from the Warwick side who had key players sidelined and several players playing their second game on the day.

Coach Tony Cooper is hopeful that he will have a full strength side back on the paddock for the preliminary final in two weeks.

Ian and Tom Healy, Christian Murphy, James Breen (Warwick), John Buchanan and Wanderers coach Brad Murphy prior to game one in Yeppoon.

Tigers captain coach Brendan Minns comes in for some tough treatment early in the game against Killarney.

END OF THE LINE FOR WATTLES Last Saturday night, the Pittsworth Danes put a halt to the Wattles 2017 TRL grand final aspirations when they pulled out all stops and convincingly defeated the Warriors 28-12 in the knock out semifinal.

In a torrid first half, Pittsworth flew out of the blocks and led 10-nil after seven minutes. Wattles did not take long to hit their straps and took a 12-10 lead. The lead was short lived as the Danes struck back and at half time the defending premiers held a narrow 14-12 advantage.

Unfortunately for Wattles supporters, it was as close as their team would get.

The Danes came out after the break with a winning mindset. They dominated in both attack and defence.

Wattles had no answers against the constant attack from the Danes. Conditions certainly played their part. Danes fullback Jeff Weber and Alex Sinclair were outstanding under the high ball in the gusty winds.

ANDREW THOMPSON TAKES ON CONDITIONS Wallangarra Golf Club hosted a single stableford competition on Saturday, and nine holes into the competition the question on many a frozen lip was - why? Conditions were cold windy and miserable - certainly not a fun day on the course.

Of course in conditions like those served up on Saturday, there is inevitably someone who takes to them like a duck to water and manages to make the going look easy.

On Saturday it was Andrew Thompson who

tamed the conditions better than the rest coming out on top with 40 points. Thompson also claimed the pin shot on the hard hitting 11th. Steve Hampstead finished runner-up while Nick Hurtz took out the captain stakes.

Kevin Williams judged the wind best on the par 3’s taking the pin shots on the third and ninth. The wind the best on the par three’s taking the pin shots on the 3rd and 9th. Runner- up, Steve Hampstead held the approach shot at the second.

This Saturday, members will be hoping for kinder conditions when they take on a Four Club event (as if this game is not hard enough when you have a whole bag full to choose from.)

A date for your busy Golf Diaries is the annual Golf World Day on 17 September. It is a two ball Ambrose event - cost is $25 and includes lunch. Tee off will be between 9am and 9.30am on 17 September. Don’t delay, grab your playing partner and nominate now - members visitors and non-members are all welcome.

TIGERS BOOK A SPOT IN 2017 GF The Tenterfield Tigers prevailed against the Killarney Cutters in a tough knockout semifinal at Rugby League Park on Saturday. In the process, the Tigers booked an appointment with the Inglewood Roosters in what will be a replay of the 2016 BRL grand final.

It was Killarney who drew first blood in Saturday’s game. They surprised the home side when hooker Jamie Watts dived over to post the first points on a day where

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conditions were average for players and pretty ordinary for spectators. Kicking was always going to be difficult in the blustery wind and the conversion was unsuccessful.

Tenterfield were quick to hit back with a try to even the score, and it was obvious this was going to be a close game.

Wayne Brown scored for the home side after some good lead up work and with the wind at his back Adam Clothier nailed the conversion and his side took a 10-4 lead.

Killarney were forced to reshuffle their line-up when their centre was forced from the field after popping his shoulder.

Shortly before half time, the Tigers had their own share of problems. Coedie Tandy earned the wrath of the ref and was sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes.

At half time, the score favoured Tenterfield 12-4, but the game was very much in the balance.

With Tandy in the sin bin, the Cutters hit back after the break. Rohan Keogh crossed for a four pointer and Jason Polzin converted bringing the score back to 12-10 in the Tigers favour.

Warren Brown who was one of the Tigers best scored giving the Tigers an eight point buffer with another successful conversion.

The Cutters were not done with and narrowed the margin to 18-16 after another try from Keogh with 10 minutes remaining.

The defence from both sides was intense, but with minutes left on the clock Geoff Swan powered over to give for the home-side.

Captain coach Brendan Minns took the final conversion and converted to give the Tigers a 24-16 lead as the full time siren sounded.

Although beaten, Killarney played well.

They have a reasonably young side and if they can keep the playing group together for next season will be more than competitive.

The Tigers now move on to a replay of the 2016 grand final and will be hoping for a better outcome this weekend when they travel to MacIntyre Oval. ●

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AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE 500 yards F Class (standard): Neil Sexton 114.5, Dave Norman 113.3, Kevin Jones 112.1, Rob Smythe 102, Ashley Wilcox 96.1. (open): Bruce McAllan 123.9, Dave Taylor 121.10, Margaret Taylor 119.5.

A very cold start again on Sunday morning, followed by a fine day with light wind and mirage to test the competitors. Well done to Neil and Bruce for winning their classes, with a special mention for Bruce who recorded a personal best score, congratulations Bruce. Next Sunday 27 August the club will be at the 600 yard mound, if you wish to try long range target shooting in a safe, friendly environment, come along and have a try at this challenging sport, sign on at 8.30am for 9am start. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details; hope to see you all there.

WARWICK BOWLS: K.F.C. Sponsored bowls afternoon was held last Wednesday 16 August. Our sincere thanks to K.F.C. for sponsoring this day each month. Results: R. Forbes, B. Hansen, S. Tyter d J. Pritchard, S. Valentine, D. Warr 31-6.

K. Bloomfield, L. Meiklejohn, B. Black d L. Collie, R. Tartan, J. Ruhle 22-15.

A. Naylor, I. Gambrill, G. Murphy d R. Valentine, H. Gibson, E. Welsh 25-14.

Last Saturday, 19 August, the semi-final Club Selected Pairs was played. Result with excellent bowls being played by all the bowlers: S. Valentine, S. Tyter d A. Naylor, e. Welsh 25-22.

K. Bloomfield, J. Ruhle d G. Murphy, B. Black 24-18.

Result of social game: R. Forbes, I. Gambrill, D. Warr d R. Valentine, H. Gibson, J. Rickard 21-16. freetimes.com.au

Coming events: Saturday 26 August: Social bowls. (Teams will be playing away in the District Pennants).

Sunday 27 August: 3rd Division Pennants will be played at our club.

Saturday 2nd September: Social bowls and Call-up for Final of Club Selected Pairs as follows: Sue Valentine and Steve Tyter to play Kay Bloomfield and John Ruhle.

N.B. Club Selected Triples Competition is now open and nominations are being called for.

Ladies N.B. Thursday 14 September: The ladies will be holding their next Morning Tea Get-together at 10am at Just Because cafe. Hopefully, everyone has it in their diary.

SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS: Coming up this weekend will be the men’s pennants.

Teams to play at the Warwick club on Sunday will be P. Klowss, Prickles, W. Foster, N. Fletcher and B. Hartley, R. Francis, G. Davis, G. Cross. Teams for Tannymorel on Sunday are T. Gainey, P. Gainey, C. Davidson, D. Scotney and R. Tartan, K. Seaby, K. Mooney, J. Johnson. Could the Tannymorel players meet at the Southern Cross at 7.45am to arrange transport.

There will be no social bowls at the Cross this weekend as the club has pennants on Sunday. Could our ladies be at the club by 8am to help with the catering.

It was a busy day at the Cross last Sunday, with the annual meetings being held and some new faces taking on positions at the club. Congratulations to both old and new members and wish them the very best for the coming year. Positions for the management committee are chairman - Claire Hope, deputy chairman Bevin Hartley, secretary/treasurer Cheryl Wickham,

Providore Slave, Greens director Vince Hemmings, members of the council Chris Sawyer, Dave Scotney and Clark Davidson, patron Noel Fletcher, patroness Lola Butler and Scribe Claire Hope.

Ladies Section: president Chris Sawyer, vice-president Lyn Marriott, junior vice-president Cita Weier, secretary Lola Butler, games director Claire Hope, selectors Chris Sawyer and Thea Francis, delegates Daph Cross and Chris Sawyer.

Men's Section: president Dave Scotney, vicepresident Bevin Hartley, junior vice-president John Lawardorn, secretary Bevin Hartley, games director Clark Davidson, selectors Kev Mooney, Slave and Greg Dent, members of the council Geoff Davis, Clark Davidson, John Johnson and Kev Seaby, delegate Trevor Aspinall.

Thank you to the management committee for sponsoring the afternoon of bowls Results: L. Hartley, V. Gray, G. Dent d J. Lawardorn, C. Wickham, K. Mooney 21-7; P. Klowss, W. Foster, C. Weier, D. Scotney d P. Gainey, B. Hartley, K. Seaby, C. Sawyer 23-14; B. Doherty, L. Butler, B. Bourke d L. Marriott, G. Davis, J. Johnson 24-7; R. Tartan, D. Cross, C. Davidson d M. Ford, Slave, C. Hope 28-5. Winners were Clark’s team, runners-up were Brian’s team and the encouragement award went to Claire’s team.

Thanks to Prickles for cooking the sausage sizzle.

Coming up today Thursday 24 August will be social bowls starting at 1pm. Results from last week L. Hartley, B. O’Brien, C. Hope d G. Davis, L. Butler, V. Gray 17-15; C. Sawyer, Y. Reid d C. Weier, C. Wickham 25-4; R. Lawson, B. Donovan d B. Hartley, K. Mooney 15-9.

Coming events - Saturday 2 September will be Super Vets day and on Friday 8 September the first of our twilight bowls will begin along with our newly in-

troduced members draw. More news in future notes.

WARWICK EAST BOWLS: Last Saturday two games of fours were played. In the first game, S. Lasak, N. Hassum and G. Brady 8 1/2 d G. Shelley, E. Diery, J. Lasak and H. Lasak 6 1/2. In the second game, E. Diery, N. Hassum and G. Brady 10 d G. Shelley, J. Lasak, H. Lasak and S. Lasak 5. The overall equal winners on the day were G. Brady and N. Hassum, with E. Diery coming third.

The attempt on the jackpot was again unsuccessful.

There will be no social bowls at the club on Saturday, as the pennants competition is being played on Sunday. The Warwick East teams in order from lead to skip are: Team 1 - N. Farmer, N. Hassum, W. Gibson and G. Shelley; Team 2 - C. Lawler, D. Hughes, D. Sullivan and P. Dipplesman. The venue is Warwick Bowls Club and play starts at 9am.

Our usual Red Rooster triples will be played on Thursday 31 August, starting at 12noon. Phone the club on 4661 9050 between 10.30am and 11.30am, if you would like a game.

On Saturday 2 September our mixed social bowls will be a Father's Day special, to be run by the ladies. There will be prizes on offer, as well as another chance to win the jackpot. This will be worth $109.50 + $1 per Saturday player. Show your appreciation to the ladies by making every effort to attend. Any visitors will be made very welcome.

On Thursday 7 September the regular monthly mixed triples competition will be played. Don’t forget to nominate for the club singles competition.

There is a sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. Finally, on 23 and 24 September the District President’s three-bowl pairs will played, our club being the venue. More details later.

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