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The editor’s desk Last weekend I had the pleasure of catching up with one of the descendants of previous owners of Glengallan Homestead, the Marshall family.

There’s been a bit of controversy around Glengallan of late, namely to do with the ultimately unsuccessful bid to return the original gates from Warwick’s Leslie Park.

Be that as it may, the homestead last weekend celebrated its 150th anniversary and once again we are reminded as a community of the significant work done by many people to restore this historic icon of the Darling Downs, which not so long ago was a ruin.

I often make the observation that a lot of Warwick people tend to take our local history for granted.

Glengallan Homestead is a symbol of our past, present and future as one of the prime agricultural regions in Australia - and how Warwick as a community led the way in the development of pastoralism on the Darling Downs.

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NEWS Our own Casey O'Connor has a new feather in his cap ... as a volunteer at next year's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Get all the details on page 7.

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VALE FRANK WHEELER To many he was simply 'the storekeeper' at Cottonvale. Daughter Deborah shares some happy memories, on page 10.

PROPERTY VIEW Four bedrooms over two levels on a huge block, listed with David Schnitzerling Real Estate, and awaiting your inspection. More properties in our View section, pages 11-13.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… SECRETS OF SALEYARDS Minutes of a meeting of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Saleyards Advisory Committee held on Thursday 7 September were due to be presented to this week’s council meeting in Stanthorpe in a confidential session.

The 7 September meeting of the advisory committee is understood to have discussed Expressions of Interest (EOIs) received by the council for the potential leasing out of the Warwick Saleyards to a private operator.

A separate confidential item on this week’s council meeting agenda was entitled 'Expressions of Interest - Lease of Council premises’, but it is unclear if this referred to the saleyards or to other council property.

Minutes of a Saleyards Advisory Committee meeting held on Friday 4 August, which were publicly released, note that council chief executive officer David Keenan advised the committee members it was “up to the committee to advise council what to do with regards to the EOI”.

The possible leasing out of the Warwick Saleyards to a private operator has been a hot topic in recent months, with many connected with the rural sector adamant the saleyards make a profit and should continue to be directly managed by the council.

The saleyards returned a $264,998 profit in the 2016/17 financial year.

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This week’s council meeting will also formally note the reception of a petition from the community calling for the saleyards to continue to be directly managed by the council.

The council’s September general meeting was held yesterday, Wednesday 20 September at the Stanthorpe Chambers.

Other items scheduled to have been discussed in a closed session yesterday included the June and July reports on the Warwick Indoor Recreation and Acquatic Centre (WIRAC), and the purchase by the council of two “underground service locators".

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A Crime and Corruption Commission probe into Ipswich City Council has resulted in a current board member of Warwick Credit Union and a former senior Warwick Shire Council manager being charged with corruption.

Jim Lindsay - who has been stood aside from his role as chief executive officer of Ipswich City Council - was arrested by CCC investigators last Thursday 14 September and charged with one count of official corruption.

Mr Lindsay was the assistant general manager of Warwick Credit Union from June 2003 to December 2006, prior to which he was director of Finance and Corporate Services with the former Warwick Shire Council from 1995.

The Warwick Credit Union website lists Mr Lindsay as a board member and describes him as a “skilled accountant with more than 25 years in the finance sector, (holding) a Bachelor of Business and a Masters of Business Administration”.

Mr Lindsay is due to appear in

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The CCC investigation into Ipswich City Council has so far also resulted in extortion and other charges being brought against former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale and a misconduct charge against Ipswich City Council’s chief operating officer of works, parks and recreation Paul Mausley.

Former Southern Downs Regional Council chief executive officer Andrew Roach is Ipswich City Council’s current chief financial officer. ● Jeremy Sollars

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“It was in a sad state,” Megan recalled of her first visit.

“Seriously overgrown and the homestead itself had been fenced off, with trees and bushes growing out of the building.

“We came back again in 2012 after the restoration and it was just fabulous to see.

“There was such a dedicated team of wonderful people who worked to restore it - it’s part of the history of the region.” ● Jeremy Sollars

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Glengallan Homestead celebrated its 150th anniversary last weekend, with a gala dinner on Saturday night attended by nearly 200, including descendants of previous owners.

Among them was Megan Stevens of Melbourne, the great-great-granddaughter of Charles Henry Marshall and his wife Charlotte Augusta Dring-Drake, who owned the Glengallan property prior to the construction of the homestead by John Deuchar.

Marshall went into partnership with Deuchar in the mid-1850s, with the pair having established Glengallan’s Merino flock and Shorthorn cattle stud in the 1850s.

Marshall retained a financial interest in Glengallan after retiring from the partnership and returning to England in the mid-1860s, later returning to Australia with Charlotte in 1870 due to Deuchar’s financial difficulties.

Megan - whose grandmother Charlotte Louisa Marshall was born on Glengallan - made the trip to Warwick with husband Alun for the dinner on Saturday night and to further the couple’s research on their local family connections.

The couple are originally from South Africa and came to Australia in 1981, and first visited Glengallan Homestead in 1988 - in the pre-restoration days - after moving to their then-home of Brisbane.

While Megan’s own family connection is in the pre-homestead era, she still remains impressed by its

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COVER STORY Martin Shepherd of the Rural Fire Service is imploring locals to appreciate the serious bushfire risk at the present time.

Martin is pictured on the cover with the local Rural Fire Service ‘Volunteer Community Education’ trailer, which visits events around the region to present bushfire preparedness information to residents.

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ake no mistake - bushfire season is here, and the time to prepare is now.

Fuel loads on the ground right now across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt coming out of winter are the biggest they’ve been in recent years, largely thanks to rainfall from Cyclone Debbie back in late March and early April.

The ‘Debbie rain’ spurred on significant vegetation growth across our region and combined with an extremely

dry winter and big frosts has meant all that previously green growth is now bone-dry - and ready to burn.

Rural fire crews are quietly praying for rain in the coming weeks, but there is no room for complacency, particularly on the part of residents of rural areas and on town fringes near bushland.

The Warwick and Stanthorpe regions are currently on a ‘Very High’ fire danger - the third highest designation on the bushfire risk scale, below ‘Extreme’ and ‘Catastrophic’.

Rural fire crews themselves are on ‘Wildfire Alert Level 2’, which means any bushfires must be attended by a minimum of two crews.

There isn’t currently a total fire ban in place around here, but rural fire authorities will not be issuing any new burn permits anytime soon and some previously current ones were cancelled in the first couple of weeks of September.

The Rural Fire Service’s Martin Shepherd - our Volunteer Community Education Area co-ordinator - cannot stress enough the importance of having a ‘Bushfire Survival Plan’ up to date and ready to execute should the need arise.

Martin told the Free Times this week a lot of people still don’t fully understand how quickly a bushfire can move, and how rapidly conditions can change when a fire is underway.

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And he’s urging people to understand how potentially serious the current conditions are.

“The difference between this year and the last couple of years is the combination of high winds and high fuel loads and heavy frosts over winter,” Martin said.

“In the past few years, we’ve also been saved by rainfall at the right time, but the dry conditions are particularly severe at the present time.

“Even some of the permitted and controlled burns lately have been getting away - that’s an indication of how serious the risk and the situation is.

“You need to have a Bushfire Survival Plan if you live in a rural area, and you need to review it and practice it.

“There’s the obvious things like keeping your gutters clear, mowing the grass and removing as much flammable vegetation as possible.

“And you need to be aware if you’re downwind of a fire of the risk of flying embers.

“It can all happen much more quickly than a lot of people realise.”

Rural fire crews are also warning of the dangers of ‘hot work’ people may be doing around home - such as welding and grinding - and are encouraging rural people to limit their use right now.

“We do get a lot of fires which start from ‘hot work’ if you really do need to use equipment like welders and grinders at the moment you need to at least have a bucket of water handy, or preferably a fire extinguisher,” Martin said.

“But what we really need people in rural areas to understand is the need to have a supply of water available to fight a fire or to supply a fire truck.

“We also want to emphasise how critical it is to call triple-zero in the event of a fire, not your local brigade.

“This is a response time issue.”

STAY OR GO - IT’S YOUR CALL Martin Shepherd says while authorities can act to compulsorily evacuate residents in an extreme bushfire scenario, generally the decision to stay at home or leave is an individual one.

“Stay and defend or leave early - it’s really up to the resident,” he said.

“All we can do is give out as much information as we can, you need to take all the relevant factors into consideration when deciding to either defend your property or leave.

“But what we do want people to do is monitor the conditions and the fire activity - if everybody is looking out, then we are better able to deal with spot fires.”

As the Free Times went to print this week, around 30 bushfires were burning across Queensland, with the nearest to our own region being across the range at Maroon, west of Rathdowney.

The Southern Downs Regional Council says it has recently completed the construction and maintenance of fire trails in the region.

A spokeswoman said a new fire trail has been constructed in the Rosehill-Houghton Heights area just outside Warwick and “maintenance and construction” has been carried out on the following fire trails: · Rathmells Road to Inverramsey Road, Goomburra; · Mauchs Road to Charleys Gully Road, Freestone and · McMasters Road to Spicers Peak Lodge, Upper Freestone, Maryvale area.

“Council has not undertaken any controlled burn offs so far this season,” the spokeswoman said.

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WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW IF YOU LIVE IN A BUSHFIRE PRONE AREA ... · Visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au and find out how to prepare a Bushfire Survival Plan · Ensure you have sufficient access for a fire truck onto your property - at least 4m x 4m · Ensure you have a supply of water available to fight a fire or supply a fire truck · Clean out gutters, mow grass and remove as much flammable vegetation and material from around your home as you can · Be aware of the warnings and what they mean and that flying embers can be much closer to your property than you might think · Call triple-zero in the event of a fire - not your local rural brigade

WHAT ARE THE WARNINGS? 1. NOTIFICATION - information about basic firefighting operations in the area 2. ADVICE - Monitor conditions and review your Bushfire Survival Plan 3. WATCH AND ACT - Conditions are changing.

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TWO RULES ON PESTS The Southern Downs Regional Council’s new Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS) continues to cause angst among owners of rural property, with many questioning how the scheme aligns with pest control in neighbouring National Parks and State Forests - along with council’s own land.

Under the IPCS owners of predominantly rural land will be required to annually demonstrate their control measures for declared pest animals and weeds, and face a ‘supplementary’ rates notice if found to be noncompliant.

The council has justified the scheme on the basis of the need for region-wide and equitable pest control requirements for private landowners, but many have labelled the scheme a “cash grab”, saying the council lacks the staff and resources to physically inspect all rural properties for compliance.

A council spokeswoman told the Free Times this week around 3700 ‘Control Works’ forms had been submitted by landowners as required, with about 10 per cent of these landowners having so far requested a physical inspection of their properties by council staff.

But allegations of double standards have been raised, with community members pointing out noxious weeds on council’s own landholdings and roadworks practices which could potentially encourage pests such as rabbits.

Of equal concern is private land sharing boundaries with non-council government lands such as National Parks, with landholders questioning the effectiveness of federal and state government pest control measures, particularly in remote and often inaccessible locations.

The council this month wrote to federal and state agencies asking them to implement controls equivalent to those the council requires from private landowners.

The agencies included Sunwater, Queensland Rail, the State Departments of Environment and Heritage Protection, National Parks, Sport and Racing and Natural Resources and Mines, and the Federal Department of Defence, saying it was “vital to the success of the (IPCS) that your department is actively involved as contributors to the ideals of invasive pest control”.

Private local landowners whose properties adjoin National Parks and the like are understood to be particularly sceptical about the IPCS, with some vowing to not lift a finger to comply if their state and federal neighbours’ measures are below-par.

Concern about a lack of proper pest controls in National Parks and similar reserves has risen in recent years, with such lands seen by many as a safe haven for pest animals such as wild dogs, and an originating source of many pest plant species.

One landowner with holdings adjoining National Parks land in the

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Some have questioned the council practice of piling old gravel and dead vegetation on the side of rural roads after maintenance as an attractor for rabbits. region who came forward to the Free Times described the IPCS as “madness, unaffordable time and money, tyrannical, impractical, a burden and paperwork”.

This week’s general council meeting in Stanthorpe on Wednesday formally noted a community petition rejecting the scheme as an “unreasonable economic burden on landholders”.

Some have suggested the council implement the scheme in this, its first year, as a trial with no financial penalties, but the council has to date shown no sign of backing down.

The Free Times sought comment from State Environment Minister Steven Miles on the government’s support or otherwise for the IPCS. Instead we received a response attributed to a spokesman for Queenland Parks and Wildlife which said the government “recognises the need for pest control measures and works closely with landholders, lessees, permit holders and local governments to deliver a co-ordinated and integrated

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“We have invested $8.4 million on pest management across Queensland including $900,000 for a Strategic Pest Management Program,” the spokesman said.

“The control of pest plants and animals by rangers and contractors is a key part of the management of the QPWS estate in areas such as national parks and State Forests.

“While QPWS does work closely with councils on pest control, the Southern Downs Regional Council invasive pest control scheme applies to private freehold land only.

“QPWS is targeting a range of animal pests including goats, pigs, deer and wild dogs. We are exploring opportunities for collaborative projects with council, targeting invasive weeds.

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NEWS Tissue and toilet paper manufacturer ABC Tissue Products has confirmed it is considering Warwick as a potential site for a new manufacturing facility.

ABC Tissue Products manufactures major brands of toilet tissue, facial tissue, kitchen towels and napkins.

The company has existing manufacturing facilities in Queensland and New South Wales and more than 600 employees.

A company spokesman told the Free Times this week they were considering Warwick “and some other locations in Australia” for a new facility. ●

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CASEY VOLUNTEERS The Free Times’ very own sports columnist Casey O’Connor has been selected as a volunteer for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Casey is one of a small handful of locals to be heading to the Games next April.

Around 50,000 people applied to be volunteers at next year’s Games, with some 3500 ultimately successful, after an application process including faceto-face interviews with Games officials back in June.

Casey said he was “stoked” to be chosen and understands his duties will involve transport in and around the Games Village.

A big congrats to Casey for being hand-picked to be a part of this huge international sporting event ... ●

Vacant land at the corner of Albion and Fitzroy streets in Warwick remains earmarked for a new commercial development.

Brisbane-based owner John Kearney told the Free Times this week he had received council for approval for two buildings on the site.

One would potentially be a cafe or a drive-through food outlet fronting Albion Street, while a larger, 500 square metre to 600 square metre building behind could be used for a range of business

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Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service mobile women’s health nurse Kathryn Anning will visit a variety of locations to conduct free Well Women’s clinics throughout October.

The service is free and confidential and is available to all women.

Ms Anning provides a range of services including breast awareness and sexual health testing as well as advice for issues such as continence, menopause, contraception and general well-being. Upcoming clinics will be held at the following locations: · Warwick Hospital, 4, 18, 24, 25 October at the Specialist Clinic, Warwick Hospital (Eastern side of the Hospital), between 9am and 3pm. Please phone Warwick Hospital outpatients department on 4660 3841 for inquiries and bookings · Stanthorpe Hospital, Tuesday 10 and Thursday 26 October, between 9am and 3pm. Please phone the community/oral health centre on 4683 3460 for inquiries and bookings. · Clifton Medical Centre, Tuesday 17 October between 9am and 3pm.

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‘THE COTTONVALE STOREKEEPER’ TALE Warwick’s DEBORAH WHEELER contributed these reminisces of her late father, George Francis James ‘Frank’ Wheeler, who passed away on Friday 8 September ... fondly remembered as ‘The Cottonvale Storekeeper’ ...

On 21 April 1974, Frank and Joyce Wheeler together with their two youngest children, moved to Cottonvale. They had purchased the Cottonvale Store which was a small mixed business with food, papers and petrol. They were to spend five very productive years in the district.

As Kathy was only 10 months old at that time, they were very fortunate to employ Glady Austin. Austin, as she was lovingly called, would come and look after Kathy in the mornings, clean the house and help Joyce get the lunch orders ready for the children at the Cottonvale School. Once the lunches were packed up and ready to go, Frank would deliver them to the school at lunch time.

Their daughter, Deborah, presented them with their first granddaughter, Belinda in December 1974. Frank would often be seen with Kathy and Belinda following him around the store. His special treat for them was a chocolate frog each. Needless to say, there was no profit in chocolate frogs.

Over the five-year period that they were at the shop, Frank took it from a small country store to a significant business

Joyce holding Belinda and Frank holding Kathy. in the district. At that time, the locals in the district all supported their own local stores, however the reputation of the Cottonvale Store became such that Frank and Joyce served customers from Dalveen, Thulimbah, The Summit, Amiens, Pozieres, Applethorpe, Stanthorpe and surrounds.

Frank was always thinking of new ways to supply his customers with products they used, saving them from having to go to Stanthorpe, Warwick or Toowoomba to do their shopping.

When they first took over the store, they would buy all of their supplies from the travelling sales vans that would take orders and supply them with products on

the spot. As the store was only small, they could only purchase enough stock to fill the shelves. In order to achieve his goal, Frank undertook a number of new extensions to the store, firstly by adding a store room on the Warwick side of the building. Later he went on to more than double the size of the building by adding a further extension at the back of the original store. This then resulted in Frank buying the vanguard so that he could travel to Brisbane to select a wider range of products.

Frank and Joyce were very aware that they needed to cater more fully for the large Italian population that surrounded their store, so Frank included a visit to

ARTS SCENE WARWICK SHIRE WOODCRAFTERS INC KEEP THEIR SKILLS ALIVE The early careers of members John Madsen (president), Nev Yarrow (treasurer) and Ron Bryant, photographer and keeper of the ‘Woodies’ history took them in a very different direction as young men, but they all maintained a passion for woodwork.

It was this love of all things wood that has led them to become a vital part of the ongoing success of the now Warwick Shire Woodcrafters Inc, currently housed in the ex-Rosenthal Shire Workshop.

Nev Yarrow said it had been 25 years since the group started meeting in garages and sheds to share their skills. Nev Yarrow and Ken Petersen were founding members of the Allora Woodcrafters, set up in 1992 and continue to be active members of the Warwick Shire Woodcrafters today.

Relocation of the woodcrafters is a possibly very soon with a successful council

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funding application pending.

“Thanks to the SDRC we have been very fortunate to have the use of the old Rosenthal shed and we are looking forward to the future in another location with the SDRC’s support,” John Madsen said.

“We have been here for 17 years and always knew it was not permanent.”

Ron Bryant says the woodcrafters are “a great group and have contributed much to the community over the years”.

“You can see our hand-crafted seats in the library, town hall and council chambers.”

An old photo was all they had to go by when asked by Glengallan Homestead to make replica furniture for one of their stately rooms.

The woodcrafters have conducted many workshops in-house, visited primary schools to share their skills, demonstrated at craft fairs and participated in downtown expos during their 25 years as a group.

Angelo’s Pasta factory at New Farm into his fortnightly run to Brisbane.

He would purchase fresh and frozen pasta products here and he also purchased large tins of olive oil and many other specialty items for his customers. These trips to Brisbane every fortnight meant long hard days of work, necessitating him to be up and ready to leave at 4am and he would not arrive back home until around 8pm at night.

Truckies were also identified as also being a valuable part of the store’s clientele.

Frank purchased one of the new microwave ovens which had not long been on the market, and proceeded to sell hot cups of tea and coffee, pies and sausage rolls.

He also had the reputation of making the most delicious, icy-cold milk shakes in the district.

Frank was a great supporter of other local businesses. Pat Brady would deliver his fresh baked bread and delicious pies to the store every morning. Frank strongly encouraged Steve and Vera Jakupec with their apple juice factory and was one of the first businesses to stock their Gladhill Apple Juice. Prior to this, all fruit juice needed to be refrigerated.

Many years after leaving the district, he continued to show interest in what happened in the local area. When asked what he wanted to be remembered as, Frank would say, “The Storekeeper”. ●

Ross Fraser with 'Fraser', made by Ken Petersen.

John and the gentlemen are only too happy to show you around. Always at the old Rosenthal Shire work shed on Saturdays. ●

· Warwick Art Gallery - ‘Southern Downs Art Prize’. An exciting display celebrating our talented Southern Downs artists. Opening tomorrow, Friday 28 September, and on display until Sunday 29 October. · Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery presents Crisps 2017 Youth Art Prize- Transport Through Time in the Granite Belt. · Denis Brockie Separate Realities a retrospective of paintings on display from Saturday 14 October until Wednesday 29 November. · Warwick Arts Council present ‘Kids, Pets and Art’, 10am to 2pm Saturday 7 October at the Warwick Cowboys Club House on Alice Street. Dalby twins Luke and Cody Cook from ‘House Rules’ will be special guests, ‘Ask the Vet’ and activities for all the family. Food and bar available, $5 entry. ●

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14th OCTOBER 2017 10am on SITE 42 CAREY’S ROAD, EMU VALE 4371 25km EAST of WARWICK. TRACTOR & VEHICLES: -Fordson Dexta tractor, Madza 4WD Bravo 2001 B2500 ute & tipping body (128,000km, rego),Kawaski 300 Quad, Dixon 44” Zero turn 22hp mower, FARM MACHINERY: -Page 5ft slasher, Sheare 3ptl cultivator, rear blade, back scoop, 3ptl post hole digger, Hardi boom spray (8mt boom), buck rake, 14ft tyre roller, 10ft tandem disc harrows, Sears overlander 5ft mulsher,single tyne ripper, 6ft tool bar,3 leaf fire harrows, Ferguson 2 farrow M/board plough, 3ptl forks, rear pallet forks, GENERAL & TOOLS: -Large PTO cement mixer, hay feeder,garden trailer,9” angle grinder, elec drill, ¾’ sockets, drop saw, gun safe, poly water trough, round hay feeder, trailer crate, Avery 50kg scales,Honda firefighter, bike boom spray,2.5hp 40L compressor, weed eater,2 x steel benches, 2 x welders, drop saw, engine hoist, Honda G400 & Dunlite generators, Stihl 038 chain saw, 2 x elec chain saws, 5ton wood splitter, qty hand tools & spanners,

A four-bedroom home has been listed for sale, with all offers considered. The main bedroom has a bay window and ceiling fans throughout the large home. There is a separate office or storage room, and a sunroom on the north eastern side of the home will catch the morning sun.

The wide entry hall leads to a spacious separate lounge with wood heater and separate dining room. The kitchen has been

renovated with granite benchtops and a pantry.

The bathroom has a shower and bath, vanity, storage cupboard and a toilet. There is a separate second toilet.

The high-set home has useable space underneath, including car accommodation.

A large 8m x 11m lock-up shed has power connected and a concrete floor, all on a fully-fenced 931 square metre block. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 71 Canning Street, Warwick Description: 4 bed, 1 bath, 4+ cars View: This Saturday 23 September, 1pm to 1.30pm, or by appointment Price: Offers considered Contact: Joan Mullins, Warwick Real Estate, 0409 403 258

OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OUR LOCAL AREA IN SELLING, AUCTIONEERING & CLEARING SALES

Please call Stuart Bond on 0419 677 775 or 4661 3462 www.stuartbondrealestate.com.au sbondrealestate@bigpond.com

STUART BOND REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEER WARWICK, QLD, 4370

Relax In Established Gardens

Great Outlook over Golf Course

Neat two bedroom home set back for privacy on this 2,208sqm block. The well designed home features an air conditioned open plan lounge, dining and kitchen which has a mobile island bench. Both bedrooms are spacious and have built-in wardrobes and the bathroom is as new. A veranda is on the front of the home with a large covered deck at the rear overlooking established gardens. Also in this area is a detached craft / hobby room, pergola and green house with ishpond. A single carport is attached to the home and there is also a double lock up garage with workshop area and double carport attached. Plenty of space to relax on this well presented property.

This 4 bedroom brick and tile home situated in a sought after area of Warwick with views over the golf course.

Features 4 built-in bedrooms master with ensuite and airconditioning, open plan kitchen, dining, family room and lounge room with wood heater and airconditioning.

Large covered outdoor entertainment area, double garage attached with access to backyard via extra roller door, garden shed and fully fenced on a 766m2 block. This property is well worth your inspection to appreciate all it has to ofer. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12pm -12.30pm

25 Easey Street Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

110 Weewondilla Road Doug Rickert on 0437 618 360

$269,000

$297,000

Investor Alert!

Easy Walk to City Centre

Two 2 bedroom brick units with good return. Both units feature 2 built-in bedrooms, ensuite, open plan air conditioned kitchen and meals area, separate lounge room, single lock up garage with remote door and internal access, under cover outdoor area. Units are fully security screened. On an elevated 817sqm block with views to the centre of town.

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Car Spaces 1

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FURNITURE: -round table & 4 chairs, silky oak side board,lead light china cabinet (curved), Italian imported carved 6 piece lounge, Qld red cedar china cabinet, chase lounge, 5 piece queen bedroom suite, Westinghouse fried & freezer, radio player, out door table & 6 chairs, dinning table & 4 chairs, timber sideboard, sofa bed, 2 x dressing tables, 2 x bedside tables & headboard, numerous garden gear.

PLUS ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION PAYMENT STRICTLY DAY OF SALE --EFTPOS AVAILABLE

Three bedrooms • Separate lounge • Separate dining • Closed in front and side verandah, ramp to laundry • Single lockup garage • Fenced 1012sm • Close to medical centre and short walk to CBD.

Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

85 Dragon Street Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

$379,000

$229,000

Quality 10 Acre Grazing Block Close to CBD

Comfortable Home - Large Shed

6 Separate Titles. This quality 10 Acre fertile grazing block situated close to the CBD, Condamine River and Scots PGC College. Features two large sheds 18mx18m with concrete wash down bay for horses and a 23mx9m machinery/hay shed, power connected, bore with windmill and 5000gal tank. Excellent fencing with lane way to four separate paddocks all with water. This is an excellent opportunity to secure land close to town for horses, cattle or cropping. Call today to arrange your inspection.

• 4 Bedrooms • Separate lounge • Kitchen, meals, family • Separate toilet • Covered outdoor entertainment area • Double carport • Large shed approx 15m x 6m with power • Ceiling fans • gas heater • Back yard fenced on 2089sm block • Agent in conjunction.

Lot 5 Canning Street Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

136 Glengallan Road Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

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AUCTION REMINDER 22.09.2017

SOUTHERN FREE TIMES PROPERTY

ONE WITH THE LOT

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LISTINGS WANTED

Suburb: Pratten Qld 4370

Address: 2369 Leyburn-Cunningham Road 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

Price: Vendor’s motivated to sell at Auction 10:30am – Warwick RSL 22.09.17

HOME ESSENTIALS

Agent: Rob Doro 0468 916 379

Inspect/Open: Inspection highly recommended by appointment

info@roddiesreelestate.com

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Address: 17 Wallangarra Road, Stanthorpe Description: 4 bed, 1 bath, 3 cars View: Open this Friday 22 September, 12-1pm, and Saturday 23 September, 11am-12noon Price: $317,000 Agent: Anne Lindsay, Schnitzerling and Co, 0418 737 309

RENOVATOR’S DELIGHT

Address: • Residence is set well back from the road

ON a generous 1462 square metre fully fenced corner spot with an easy stroll to the central CBD, the home offers four bedrooms (three with air-conditioning).

There's a separate study, separate formal lounge with wood heater, fabulous L-shaped casual living area plus an extra family/ sunroom, well-appointed modern kitchen, fully renovated sparkling bathroom with separate toilet and separate shower.

The real bonus is the party size covered deck - perfect north-east aspect for all-year fun - private with tree and town glimpses!

There is full use of space underneath with power, concrete floor, all concrete block stumps, laundry, workshop/storage, plus kids “getaway” space, extra toilet, lockup garage and adjoining covered space for two more vehicles.

Satisfactory building/pest reports are available too.

Buyers’ note - here is a genuine Queenslander in this elevated town location with space and character - genuine offers are wanted as sellers have career transfers and already purchased. ●

Inspect/Open:

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SATURDAYS 11:30 – 12:30PM

•฀Roomy฀but฀manageable฀yard

SATURDAYS 1 – 2PM

•฀Single฀garage

•฀Fully฀fenced฀house฀yard

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Dalveen

Lots 2 & 3 Pine Crescent

VACANT LAND X 2

Delightful Dalveen – Central Village spot

Asking Agent

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$45,000 each Anne Lindsay 0418 737309

Ideal opportunity in this pleasant village – great buying NOW!!

www.davidschnitzerling.com.au 99A HigH STREET, STAnTHoRpE

pHonE 07 4681 2530 12365674-DJ38-17

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The 17th Heavy Horse Day is on Sunday 15 October from 9am, and will feature a packed program of working old-time farming displays including blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, hay-making, chaff-making and corn-shelling - and all done with true horsepower.

Mick’s Clydedales are something of a local icon and never fail to impress, and this year they’ll again be joined by a team of eight bullocks who will haul timber and wagons, recalling the region’s rich timber industry heritage.

All proceeds from the day go to RACQ LifeFlight and the day is run in conjunction with the Killarney Lions Club.

“Bring the kids for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see how things used to be done, without all the show and shine,” Mick said.

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WACKY RACERS The Warwick Wacky Racers will be held on Sunday 12 November at Morgan Park Raceway, after the original event was called off. The billycart races had been scheduled to run on Sunday 1 October but organisers Total Driver called them off after the Southern Downs Regional Council requested $2500 for traffic management and signs at the original venue.

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ARK ADOPTION Southern Downs ARK will hold an ‘Adoption Fun Day’ this Saturday 23 September at Aquabird on Albion Street in Warwick.

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Warwick Pension League is holding its 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.

Warwick West State School hosted the ‘Combined School Choirs’ on Tuesday 12 September - the Free Times was there to get some snaps of the popular event check out our online gallery at freetimes.com.au ‘Little Voices Make Big Impact’ ... ●

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Friday 22 September at the Warwick RSL from 6pm for dinner.

Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship, meet new people, coffee, movies, chat. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 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 pre-sale tickets from Country Smiles or Warwick Sand and Gravel Supplies.

Southern Downs Ark Adoption Fun Day will be on Saturday 23 September at Aqua Bird, Albion Street, Warwick from 9am-2pm. Cats and Dogs for adoption.

Urban Mist Coffee Van will be there along with a sausage sizzle, raffle, pet photographs, dog nail clipping and more.

Supported by Rotaract Club of Warwick.

Contact Lisa on 0416 343 188.

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

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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.

Warwick and District Historical Society Inc. Open Day will be on Sunday 24 September at 79-83 Dragon Street from 10am to 3pm. Entry $5, morning tea and light lunch available, bric-a-brac and plant sale, butter making, whip making, demonstrations, memorabilia and more.

Phone 4661 3234 or 0429 941 073.

noon tea, lucky door prize, all day tea and coffee. Raffle Tickets on sale. Inquiries: phone Carolyn on 4661 4858, Kev on 4664 8142 or Heather on 0417 038 992.

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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. A plate to share for supper will be appreciated.

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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,

Ultra Golden Country Music Assoc. October Country Muster will be on Sunday 1 October at the Allora State School Hall from 1pm. Admission $8 includes after-

Warwick Uniting Church Spring Fair will be on Saturday 21 October, corner Guy and Fitzroy streets, Warwick from 9am1pm. Bargains, entertainment, food and much more. Contact Marg on 4661 2166 or Sue on 4661 1454 for more information.

Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Saturday 21 October at Amy’s Cafe in Allora from noon for lunch.

Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship, meet new people, coffee, movies, chat. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Friday 6 October at the Warwick Golf Club for dinner from 6pm.

Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship, meet new people, coffee, movies, chat. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 22 October at Cowboys Clubhouse from 10.30am - 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.

St Marks Womens Guild 55th Annual Rose Festival will be on Friday 13 October at St Marks Hall. Competition schedules detailing the five sections are available from St Marks Church Office, from the Parish website www.warwickanglican.org.au or by emailing sue.nalder@ gmail.com. Entries brought to the hall between 8.30am-10.30am. Call Joyce on 4661 1938 or Sue on 0427 962 281 for further information.

SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Saturday 4 November at Belle Vue Cafe in Warwick at noon for lunch. Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship; meet new people, coffee, movies, and chat. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943. ●

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BOUQUETS OF BLUE FOR YOU This week I am confused! I have looked up to find the flower for everyone that has a birthday in September and have come up with three different ones.

Forget-me-not, morning glory and asters are all listed as your flower for this month and the only thing I can see that they have in common is their basic colour ... blue!

While this is the basic colour, all three do come in a wide palate from white to pink through blue to purple.

Blue flowers in general symbolise trust and support and a bouquet of blue flowers provide a calming presence in a room.

Other related meanings are intimacy and openness.

I once had a trellis covered in morning glory that really caused some problems and was extremely hard to eradicate. It is a very invasive climber and in some areas is an environmental disaster and classed as a noxious weed, so be careful where you grow it. They are native to South America but are now grown all over the world.

The particular meaning associated with the morning glory seems to be love in vain, unrequited love and death of love.

Morning glory seeds have many uses in Chinese medicine and among native Americans for treating disorders of the lungs, kidneys and large intestines. The flowers, leaves, stems and seeds are all used but should all be treated with great

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Most forget-me-nots like cool moist positions and so are ideal around ponds and water gardens. Once they are established they will self-seed and reappear in coming years in unexpected places where the seeds have drifted. They will flower in spring and early summer and always add a distinct “cottage” feeling to the garden. One of the origins attributed to the name is the legend of the German knight who was gathering the flowers, fell into the river in full armour, cried “forget me not!” as he threw the flowers to his sweetheart on to the bank and drowned!

Myosotis is the genus of these lovely flowers and this unusual Greek name means “mouse’s ears” and desribes the shape of the leaves.

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The meaning for forget-me-nots is fairly self-explanatory and does symbolise everlasting love, just the opposite of the morning glory. Lastly, asters symbolise love, devotion, patience and daintiness.

So all three of this month’s flowers have something to do with love.

The name aster is derived from the Greek word for star and relates to the lovely shape of the flower.

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Entries close on Friday 6 October with judging commencing the following Monday.

The Spring Flower show will be held in St Mary’s Hall in Wood Street on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October. While the season has not been kind this year we still encourage the great gardeners of the Southern Downs Region to support us with entries.

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RICE PLAN COMES TO FRUITION I picked up the Sydney Telegraph on Monday and was blown away by an article written by respected sporting journo Phil Rothfield. It centred around the Group 19 grand final and the fairytale victory of the Macintyre Warriors over the Narwan Eels. The game played in Boggabilla population 280 - grand final day 2500.

Who says bush footy is dead.

Not many in our area would know a great deal about either team however if I mention the winners, president Peter Rice, I am sure it will prick the interest of many.

Peter Rice bought Goondiwindi into the BRL competition during my time as chairman. Rice may have rubbed some people up the wrong way, but his passion for rugby league was unquestionable.

He was then the driving force behind the Boars, and the year following he advocated their return to the TRL. Since then he and the Boars have parted company, and he set out on a mission two years ago to form a club “across the river“ to help get local kids off the streets, away from alcohol and crime.

It was a great plan, and Rice once again put his money where his mouth was and sponsored the fledgling club.

He was not at the game this weekend to see his plan come to fruition. He stepped down as president just prior to the game after thieves sued sledgehammers to destroy his business Gundy Guns.

For Rice that was the last straw. He says he’s done. That is the last straw, and the fire’s gone out of the belly.

The grand final was itself a smorgasbord of bush footy “Indigenous style“ to quote Rothfield.

It was by all accounts a spectacular game, and in an amazing finale it was the Warriors 26-22. Rothfield writes that after the game “you are thankful that these two great clubs have restored your faith in rugby league“. Big words from the scribe.

“Shame Peter Rice wasn’t there to see it“.

And so it was.

- Casey SO NOW THERE ARE FOUR It was a weekend of triumph over adversity for the Broncos and Cowboys, and now both sides are 80 minutes away from the NRL grand final and potentially a repeat of the thrilling 2015 grand final - Do we as Queenslanders dare to dream?

On Friday night the Broncos might have been bruised and battered and down on numbers, but they found a way to win and while they have had their critics you can do no more than win.

Coach Wayne Bennett may have a headache to almost rival Corey Oates this week as he tries to sort out his selections.

In addition to the sickening concussion to Oates, the Broncos will also be monitoring Jai Arrow (concussion) and Sam Thaiday (concussion). The one thing we do know is captain Darius Boyd will be back in the frame this weekend and will provide a boost for the Broncos when they face what has been the biggest challenge for any team this season, the Melbourne Storm.

Melbourne will start short priced favourites for this game and rightly so.

They have been described as unbeatable and the best ever in some circles. The Broncos have won just two of their last 12 matches against Melbourne, add to that Melbourne have only lost four games all year. It doesn’t paint a pretty picture for Brisbane.

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Winners of the Second Division of the Mens Foursome championships are congratulated by sponsor Cal Smith.

Three Times a Breeze - winners of the recent Men's Foursome in Stanthorpe Matt Waterworth and Mick O'Brien made it three wins in three years - the winning team is pictured with sponsor Cal Smith (centre).

However, as we have seen throughout the finals series there are no certainties in 2017 and it would be foolish to write off Brisbane who have a final’s record to rival Melbourne.

The Broncos will take some hope from their recent outings in Melbourne, winning two of their past three clashes at AAMI Park, with their only loss a 14-12 nail-biter in Round three. Belief that they can win will be the blueprint Bennet and the Broncos will be looking for to upset one of the best coached teams in the NRL. Ben Hunt was at his absolute brilliant best on Friday night, and looks committed to making amends for the 2015 grand final loss before he parts company with the Broncos. Another inspired performance against will be needed for that to happen.

It will be the final time the three Melbourne Musketeers, Smith, Cronk and Slater run out together at AAMI park. You can be sure they will bring everything they have in their bag of tricks to ensure it is not their final game together.

If last Friday night was the NRL appetiser, then the main course was absolutely mouth watering as the Cowboys defied the odds once again to book their place in the preliminary final.

Although the Cowboys received a heroes welcome on their return to Townsville last weekend, they have bigger fish to fry, or at least Chooks.

The Cowboys main man has always been Jonathon Thurston but as a football team they came of age without him against Parra.

The man himself describing this team as the gutsiest he has ever witnessed.

The Cowboys who were not meant to even figure in the finals have trailed in both their finals wins and shown pure grit and determination to get the job done. While all the talk has been on the injured co-captains Thurston and Scott, Paul Green has been dealing with a huge injury toll to other senior key players throughout the season.

The Cowboys ride to this season has been a tale of triumph over adversity, and it is not over yet as the club and supporters sweat on the fitness of Coen Hess for the clash against the Roosters.

The Cowboys club have shown on the field how strong their bond is but the sight of Thurston and Matt Scott on clean-up duties in the rooms following Saturday night’s win shows the strength of the club culture and why the pair are both held in such respect by their peers.

The Roosters are certainly not invincible and the Cowboys will be full of belief their dream run can continue. The tri colours have shown all season a tendency to switch on and off in games, and if they hit the pause button this weekend they will find themselves unplugged.

It’s sure to be a finger lickin’ good game.

SIGN ON FOR LITTLE “A“ Little Athletics Stanthorpe will hold their sign on day on Sunday 8 October 2017, from noon at the Stanthorpe State High School Sports Facility.

The Little Athletics FAST Program or Fundamental Athletics Skills Training is a condensed Little Athletics program (designed by Little Athletics Queensland), and will commence on Wednesday 11 October 2017 at the Stanthorpe State High School Sports Facility from 5.15pm.

The program will run for one hour each week over an eight-week period, and if successful organisers hope to run the program again in Term One of 2018.

The cost per child for the eight-week block is $50. You can fast track your registration on sign on day by printing and completing the registration form on the Little Athletics Facebook page.

Organisers are excited to see the Little Athletics program back on the Stanthorpe sporting scene, and if you have any queries email stanthorpelittleathletics@gmail.com PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR THE MALLET The golf croquet crew struck perfect conditions when they played last week.

Shirley Page topped the scoring in the singles games with a 10 hoops. Elaine Brown and Teresa Pyne shared the top combined two game score of 14 hoops each and Justin Liddy scored a great hoop in one.

In the opening game, Shirley Page partnered Justin Liddy for a close 13 - 12 win over Marian Castle and Teresa Pyne.

Bev Sullivan and Val Fancourt both played well to score a 13 - 10 win over Elaine Brown and Sharyn Roser.

After the break Val Fancourt and Elaine Brown scored 13 hoops in their game against Justin Liddy and Bev Sullivan 11.

Judy Lock and Sharyn Roser had an 11 9 win in their game against Shirley Page and Teresa Pyne.

At the association croquet games earlier in the week, Jenny Tunbridge and Val Richardson starred to defeat opponents Pat Schnoor 22-14 when they played association croquet last week. In the other game decided, it was Val Shepherd and Andrea Denkewitz who were in winning form.

They finished their game against Effey Russell and Verwey with a 22-17 win.

At gateball on Friday it was Andrea Denkewitz, Margaret Dickenson, Grace Howard, Heather Widderick and Jenny Tunbridge (Team One)played (Team Two) Bill Golding, Val Fancourt, Sharyn Roser and Les Williams (just back from his UK travels).

The teams proved to be evenly matched (despite the odd numbers). In game one, the scores were locked at 11-all with just a couple of minutes of play remaining.

Team two had the final shots of the game

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Ladies nett winners of the Stanthorpe Foursomes competition were Neta Thouard and Lyn Evans. and scored a further three points to win a thrilling game 14 - 11.

The second game proved even closer with team one scraping home 15-14.

In the third game played after the break, Team one scored a hard-fought win, taking out the game 11-9.

Team two managed to square the ledger in the final game scoring a win. It was the biggest winning margin of the day 13-7.

LOCALS LEAD THE WAY The Wallangarra Golf Club hosted two big days of competition last weekend, and it was the local players who led the way. Steve Hampstead won the single stroke played on Saturday ahead of runner-up Nick Hurtz.

Jamie Purcell took the captain stakes. Only two pins went off on Saturday. Eventual winner Steve Hampstead picked up the ninth while it was Jason Hurtz who claimed the hard hitting 11th. Kevin Williams didn’t go home empty-handed, taking the approach on the 14th.

On Sunday, players from Toowoomba, Stanthorpe and Tenterfield joined the local contingent on the course for the annual Two Ball Ambrose Golf World Day sponsored by the guys and girls at Golf World Toowoomba. Again it was the locals leading the way. The nett winners were the duo of Peter Butler and Simon Blair.

Gross winners were Cameron Bolton and Steve Hampstead. Nett runner-up went to the Tenterfield father and son duo, the Cutmores finished nett runners-up.

Rundowns went to Kevin Williams and Tony Murphy, the Hurtz pairing, Wayne Davis and Peter Williams. Jamie Purcell and Andrew Thompson and Stanthorpe pair Lorene Evans and Graham Tomkin.

Peter Butler topped off a great day, taking the pin on the 3/15. Michael Cutmore senior took out the ninth and Tony Murphy grabbed the 11th.

Lorene Evans took the 3/15 for the ladies and the Ladies accuracy drive. The Men’s accuracy drive went to Michael Cutmore Snr. This weekend the President vs Captain Single Stableford is on the cards and all are welcome. freetimes.com.au

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CRAFTY WIN FOR MAUGERI Angelo Maugeri crafted a win in the stableford event played in Stanthorpe last Saturday with a final score of 43 points for his round. He played a well- constructed 26 points on the front nine before coming in with a sedate 17 points on the back nine.

The runner-up, Ian Harvey, did the reverse.

He went out with 15 points before heading home with 26 points on the back nine.

Pin shots were won by Keith Jones at three, Mick O’Brien at 12 and no one bettered the wind to claim 17. Pro-pins went to Ian Harvey at 1/10, Len Leigh at 5/14 and David Burgess at 9/18.

In the ladies event, Lyn Ludlow was a convincing winner with 41 points. Like the men’s winner, Lyn had a very good front nine score of 23 points and her 18 points on the back, was good enough to win the day.

Helen Jones has been golfing in places north of here and brought some good form back home to claim the runners-up spot after a countback with 38 points.

There were no pin shots to the ladies but the winner, Lyn Ludlow, had best approach at 17. The run down for the men and the ladies went to 38 points and better.

Thanks to the sponsors Ron and Annelle Batterham. Apparently, the rumour that first prize was to help spread deco at Ron’s place, was just that - a rumour.

Several match play games were also played. Junior golfer, Billy Webb was successful over Rob Reeves and now progresses to the final. Mark McCosker had the wood on Alan Kerr and Mark goes into a semi-final match.

On Monday, the club hosted the Darling Downs Vet golfers. A big field of 50 players hit the greens and fairways. Flying the flag for the locals was the winning team of Angelo Maugeri and Aaron Simmers.

Thanks to the host of volunteers who helped on the day, especially the ladies for the lunches and morning tea.

This Saturday Eric and Shaneen

McLellan are sponsors of the single Stableford competition and there is a time sheet on the board at the club house. A reminder that tee off is still at 11am.

BRACKIN MAKING GOOD ON MOVE The move for Boxer Chris Brackin from Stanthorpe to Toowoomba and the opportunity to train under renowned trainer Brendon Smith at Smithy’s TGW Gym is paying dividends.

Brackin recorded an impressive win when he stopped Warwick boxer Kyle Teerin at the main event in the first Super Sunday Series at Smithy’s, and is building quite a reputation and an impressive professional record. The referee stopped the fight a little over two minutes in to the second round after a strong performance from Brackin.

Brendon Smith, Brackin’s trainer and promoter of the event which featured amateur and corporate bouts was pleased with what he saw from Brackin.

LOCAL WIN IN ALLORA CUP The feature event of the Warwick Turf Club’s five-event programme last Saturday was the Allora Cup, and honours went to the locally trained Drum Muster.

The four-year-old gelding trained by Les Clarke showed his liking for his home track, making it two wins from two starts at Allman Park. Starting at the good odds of $7, Drum Muster ridden by mature-aged apprentice Michael Schrapnel who claimed a kilo and half allowance on the galloper won by two and half lengths on the line.

It gave Michael Schrapnel back to back Allora Cups after tasting success in the event last year.

Armidale visitor Lover in Flight opened the meeting with a win in the Anthony Parker Painters Maiden, but had to overcome a protest by the fourth horse.

Real Dynamite’s rider Fiona Jervis alleged interference in the straight when the winner shifted ground, but the protest was subsequently dismissed.

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The six-year-old mare put the writing on the wall with a solid third at Coffs harbour at her last outing, and was the punters popular pick starting $3 favourite.

Massie Whisper was a late scratching in the opening event when there was no rider available.

Punters were also cheering after the second event the Class B 1350m Handicap sponsored by the Allora RSL Sub Branch and Invergarry Equine Vet Centre. $4 favourite Fine Eyes from the Toowoomba stable of Rex Lipp and ridden

by Toowoomba jockey Kenji Yoshida finished a half length clear of Nautical Lad and Journalist. The winner overcame a bump as the field entered the straight but finished strongly to win by half a length.

The third event was won by the Beaudesert trained Rocky Halo. Ridden by apprentice Sally Sweeney for Mark Palmer and connections the gelding was having his first start on the track and began awkwardly before finding his galloping rhythm. In a tight finish, Rocky Halo edged out second placegetter Match Day who may have been a little unlucky. His jockey Beau Appo dropped the whip at the 50m mark.

The meeting wrapped up with the running of the m Open Handicap sponsored

by Pershouse Rural, Allora.

Sun Will Shine ridden by Nathan Evans started at the short odds of $2.70 and despite hanging throughout the race and being tightened for room at the 800m mark proved too strong for the opposition.

The Warwick Turf club will next race on 14 October for the running of the feature event the Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup. CHILLY START FOR SPORTERS It might be September, but those who turned out for Sporters in Stanthorpe last Sunday were met with a pretty cool morning. The cool conditions proved no problem for Norm Steele who went home with the winner’s meat tray tucked under his

arm after some hot play.

Ian Anderson was runner-up, and had his hands full of golf balls after also collecting for best gross on the day. Best of the rest for the run down went to Bob Watts and Aaron Simmers.

Mark Lynam’s tee shot at the third hole was good enough for him to claim the nearest to the pin for the morning. The Propin at the fifth hole was very elusive with no one getting on the green for two.

Raffle winners were John Walsh and Dick Hilton. Dick did a good impression of president Ray who is away holidaying, so it was fitting he won a meat tray.

Sporters this Sunday is at the usual tee off time of 8am. Why not join the fun.

LOOKING GOOD FOR BATHURST 22-year-old Warwick driving sensation Matt Campbell returned from a successful overseas stint to join the Red Bull Holden Racing team in the Sandown 500 on Sunday, and will be part of the team for the Enduro season. Campbell was co-driver for reigning V8 champion driver Shane van Gisbergen. Gisbergen was first behind the wheel at Sandown, and had improved to third position by the first change over to Campbell who drove for the next 64 laps.

Unfortunately, shortly after Van Gisbergen got back in the car, a blown tyre ended the pair’s hopes of a podium finish.

While that was disappointing, the pair are looking good for the upcoming Bathurst race on 5 October. There is sure to be plenty of local support for Campbell as he makes his way round the Mount Panorama track.

Saturday 23: Social.

Wednesday 27: Valentine’s and Christensen’s Cash Bowls afternoon.

Saturday 30: Social bowls.

Events for October: Sunday 1: Cherry Tree sponsored bowls afternoon.

The ladies next Quarterly Birthday Luncheon will be held on Thursday 28 September at noon at Cafe Jacqui’s, Corner Albion and Victoria streets. Ring Dawn on 4661 9087 or Trish on 4667 0990.

The ladies will be holding their P and M Day and Gala Triples on Thursday 5 October. The day will be sponsored by Ken O’Dea Floor Coverings Warwick, and our thanks to Ken for doing this, it is very much appreciated by the club. There will be excellent prize money. It is hoped that all district clubs will be in attendance.

G. Creighton def. L. Hartley, J. Buse, A. Buse 13-8; V. Banditt, C. Sawyer, T. Banditt d L. Collie, O. McPaul, P. Wagner 21-6; P. Gainey, B. Cross, G. Cross d C. Weier, V. Gray, C. Hope 19-6; R. Lawson, K. Seaby, B. Bourke d T. Hagley, L. Marriott, L. Butler 19-4; Prickles, G. Davis, C. Davidson d M. Harvey, B. Murphy, G. Wilmot 13-6; B. Lee, M. Ford, K. Hankinson d Q. Hamer, D. Cross, J. Johnson 14-10; I Fordyce, M. Wagner, W. Nerney d D. Scotney, R. Tartan, K. Mooney 21-16. Second round (skips only) G. Creighton def. K. Mooney 17-15; G. Wilmot d L. Butler 20-7; G. Cross d J. Johnson 16-14; A. Buse d W Nerney 15-14; K. Hankinson d C. Hope 19-12; P. Wagner d C. Davidson 20-7; B. Bourke d T. Banditt 12-11. Our next turkey triples will be on 11 October.

Today Thursday 21 September the club is playing for the Rose Bowl with play to start at 1pm. All are welcome to come along for a game. Results from last Thursday - L. Hartley, C. Sawyer d B. Lee, L. Marriott 23-11; R. Lawson, C. Wickham d J. Marriott, V. Gray 15-13. We will also be taking names for the A and B grade singles competitions.

CASEY’S TIPS BRONCOS TO CAUSE AN UPSET (LEADING WITH MY HEART) COWBOYS TO CONTINUE THE RIDE.

AROUND THE GROUNDS SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE 500 yards F Class (open): Dave Taylor 123.5, Bruce McAllan 121.3, Margaret Taylor 115.3.

(Standard): Paul Weidman 123.5, Kevin Jones 121.4 (personal best), Rob Smythe 116.5.

A cool wind greeted the competitors early on last Sunday with some good scores achieved by the shooters, well done Dave and Paul. Next week we will be at 600 yards on Sunday 24 September, sign on at 8.30am for 9am start. A reminder to all our members, attend the meeting if possible on 1 October after the shoot. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for details; hope to see you all there.

WARWICK BOWLS Jackpot Pairs bowls were played on Wednesday 13 September with 12 teams playing. The beautiful weather is helping the numbers on the Green.

The Jackpot did not go off, and the Domino’s Pizza vouchers went to Trevor Wright and Ian Gambrill.

Domino’s sponsorship is very much appreciated by our club.

Last Saturday, the club’s Special Meeting regarding the constitution was held with 43 members present. We thank the ladies for preparing a beautiful sandwich lunch for everyone. Following lunch, a fun afternoon of bowls was arranged by one of our esteemed members whose hidden talents for entertaining were quite incredible (apron and all).

He also invented an original game of bowls - called ‘Snickers and Mars Bars’. It really deserves to be in the Guinness Book of Records - 2017. It was a great afternoon on the Green followed by the presentation of prizes accompanied by hilarious comments to one and all. Thanks Greg for a wonderful afternoon. Results: I. Fordyce, B. Hansen, D. Christensen verse R. Valentine, R. Bean, P. Collis 13-13.

D. Neal, I. Gambrill, T. Wright d D. Miller, A. Naylor, M. Holder 22-8.

D. Phillips, J. Pritchard, S. Tyter d Greg Murphy, L. Webb, J. Cutmore 22-20.

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with 14 teams competing, and our thanks to these teams for supporting the day. Also our sincere thanks to the Warwick Credit Union, Rose City Premier Meats and the Warwick Hotel for their sponsorship. Without their support the carnival would not have been so successful. Also a big thank-you to the Work Camp ladies for their excellent help with the catering. They were just so wonderful. We could not do without their help. Results 1st Round: Ron, Dale, Mick, P. Collis d C. Johnson, S. Valentine, O. McPaul, S. Tyter 20-8; C. Jones, H. Jones, J. Cooke, J. Liddys d B. Lee, R. Tartan, Slave, K. Mooney 12-11; Tannymorel d T. Seaniger, H. Gibson, M. Holder, J. Ruhle 18-14; R. Allock, B. Brown, F. Taylor, M. Mills d P. Seipelt, D. Miller, G. Murphy, J. Rickard 30-4; I. Gambrill, B. Black, D. Warr, E. Moss d Warwick East 18-6; Clifton def. L. Collie, S. Kettle, T. Wright, E. Welsh 2013; C. Hayes (G’windi) d A. McGlashan, G. Murphy, K. Mungal, A. Zamprogno 19-11.

2nd Round - Skip’s name only: J. Ruhle d L. Mooney 23-8; S. Tyter d J. Rickard 16-10; M. Mills d P. Collis 17-12; J. Liddys d Tannymorel 17-14; C. Hayes d E. Welsh 27-7; Warwick East d The Summit 17-13; E. Moss d Clifton 27-12.

3rd Round: Tannymorel d J. Rickard 19-10; J. Ruhle d M. Mills 17-12; J. Liddy d S. Tyter 25-5; P. Collis d K. Mooney 23-9; A. McGlashan d Clifton 28-5; C. Hayes d E. Moss 17-13; Warwick East d E. Welsh 179. Scores recorded above are not the final scores as recorded on the board - so after the game, fill out your cards correctly when handing them in - the Scribe can only show what is on the cards. Congratulations to C. Hayes’s team from Goondiwindi on winning the day, and to the Stanthorpe team as runner-up. Congratulations to the Round winners: 1st - M. Mill’s team, 2nd - Warwick East and 3rd - A. McGlashan’s team.

Coming events for September:

SOUTHERN CROSS BOWLS This Friday 22 September will be our twilight bowls starting at 4pm. All are welcome to come along and enjoy a game. Names in by 3.30pm. The club will also have its Members draw which has jackpotted.

Our players really enjoyed the day last Sunday which kicked off with a barbecue lunch followed by a game of bowls. Many thanks to Dave Scotney, Clark Davidson and Prickles for sponsoring the afternoon. Results: G. Johnson, L. Hartley, M. Ford, J. Johnson d I. Thompson, Q. Hamer, Y. Reid, C. Davidson 23-15; R. Lawson, A. Buse, C. Hope d L. Marriott, K. Seaby, C. Wickham 23-12; R. Hope, T. Francis, D. Scotney d R. Francis, J. Marriott, C. Sawyer 30-22; Cory, L. Butler, G. Davis, B. Bourke d Gordon, J. Buse, K. Hankinson, W. Foster 22-15. The winning team was B. Bourke’s team and the runners-up were J. Johnson’s team.

With prizes for touchers during the game and plenty of raffle prizes most players had a little win. Thanks to Prickles for cooking the barbecue.

Winners of our monthly Turkey triples which were played last Wednesday on a countback were P. Gainey, B. Cross and G. Cross on 28 points, the runners-up were R. Lawson, K. Seaby and B. Bourke also on 28 points. Results - G. Assay, M. Shepherd,

WARWICK EAST BOWLS On Saturday the club played two rounds of fours in the mixed social bowls. The result of the first round was: E. Diery, N. Hassum, C. Lawler, B. Lee 10 d P. Dipplesman, D. Hassum, F. Gambrill 5. The random draw for the second round resulted in the same teams, with the same result 10-5. Thus the winners on the day were E. Diery, N. Hassum, C. Lawler and B. Lee. Once again the attempt at the jackpot was unsuccessful. Its value is now over $120.

There will be no mixed social bowls on Saturday, as the district pairs competition is played at Warwick East. They will resume as usual on Saturday 30 September.

Thursday next week is our monthly Red Rooster mixed triples day. Play starts at noon. Phone the club on 4661 9050 between10.30am and 11.30am if you would like a game.

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2.2l Diesel, 29,000km’s, Bull Bar, Tow Bar, UHF, Absolutely Brand New. $29,999 $110pwk**

• 2015 Hyundai i30 Active

Hatch, Auto, 18,800km’s only! $18,999 $61pwk**

• 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, Auto, Turbo Diesel, Bull Bar, 3.5ton towing, 40,000kms. $45,999 $154pwk**

• 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX-R

Bull Bar, Tow Bar, 7 Seats, Low Km’s $37,999 $127pwk**

• 2014 Kia Rio 3D Hatch

White, Auto, 20,000kms, Locally Owned, Log Books $12,999 $47pwk**

2011 SUbARU impREzA

•฀Special฀Edition฀•฀Auto •฀64,000kms

$47pwk**

$13,999 Drive away

• 2013 Hyundai Santa-Fe Elite CDRI

4x4, Nudge Bar, 7 Seats. $29,999 $93pwk**

• 2012 Mahindra XUV500

7 Seats, SUV Diesel, Leather, Sat Nav. $15,999. Drive Away $57pwk**

• 2014 Mitsubishi Triton

Dual Cab, 4x4, Tow Bar, plus more, only 61,900kms. $27,999. $91pwk**

• 2010 Mitsubishi ASX

Auto. Very good car in great condition, 91,000kms. $14,999. $55pwk**

• 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Nudge Bar, Light Bar, Tow Bar, 7 Seats, Sat Nav. $29,999. $116pwk**

• 2013 Subaru WRX RS40 Turbo, 40,000kms, Immaculate, Locally Owned. $35,999. $125pwk**

12365321-RC38-17

Nudge Bar, Light Bar, Tow Bar, Low Km’s, Like New $41,999 $140pwk**

2014 MITSUbISHI ASX 4WD

**Based on commercial hire purchase 7 years 10% deposit.

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Thursday, 21 September, 2017

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