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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk A big, warm, Warwick welcome is being extended this week to visitors to the 2017 Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft.

It’s a time of year when the younger set in particular - including many from ‘off the land’ further west - descend on Warwick to let their hair down for a weekend and celebrate life in the bush.

But it’s also an opportunity for locals and families to experience the adrenalin rush of rodeo competition and to marvel at the horsemanship of our campdrafters - and the economic benefit of the event to Warwick itself can never be under-estimated.

All in all around 30,000 people are expected to have passed through the gates of the Warwick Showgrounds by the end of Sunday.

Once again a huge team of volunteers has worked ceaselessly to bring us ‘Australia’s Most Famous’ rodeo and as is the case with any major event it wouldn’t happen without them.

Congratulations to those volunteers and to the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society once again in 2017 - and all our very best here at the Free Times to all the rodeo and campdraft competitors from out of town this year - we welcome you to the Rose City.

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NEWS Arson charge laid after house fire in Warwick on Saturday ... all the details on page 6.

FOCUS ON ... CHILD CARE It's child care enrolment season, and we have some numbers to ring in our handy guide on pages 16-17.

PROPERTY VIEW A 6000 square metre block with a tidy older weatherboard home could be just the fresh start you're looking for ... listed with the Property Specialists and in our property View section this week.

SPORT Check out this snap of a windmill at sunset east of Warwick... and send your nature, sunset, landscape or other favourite snaps to newsdesk@freetimes. com.au

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WATER THE NEW COUNCIL CASH COW A potential legal stoush is brewing between a group of Granite Belt farmers and the Southern Downs Regional Council over contracts to supply recycled treated water from the Stanthorpe wastewater treatment plant.

Seven farmers in the Stanthorpe area have contracts running until 2019 to be supplied with non-potable irrigation water from the Stanthorpe Recycled Water Scheme, which began in 2004.

But the council recently called for expressions of interest for potential new users of the recycled water, in what is understood to be part of efforts to increase the financial return from council services to improve the budget bottom line.

As well as supplying water to the irrigators - who pay a base annual fee of $4180 plus a consumption charge of $108 per megalitre the Stanthorpe Recycled Water Scheme also supplies water to local sporting groups, the cemetery, the showgrounds and the Stanthorpe State High School’s agriculture program.

As it stands the scheme uses 100 per cent of the recycled wastewater from the treatment plant, with the irrigators understood to be fearful the council may tear up their supply contracts if the expressions of interest process brings in new customers prepared to make a better offer for the water.

The irrigators’ contracts contain five-yearly renewal options, with the last options exercised in 2014.

delivered to Darwalla’s ‘broiler farms’, where depending on gender - male chicks grow faster - and size they will be grown out between 30 and 60 days before being transported to processing facilities.

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Shannon Angela Williams, 18, and her co-accused, a 16-year-old female juvenile who cannot be named due to her age, appeared before the Toowoomba Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 12 October.

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Water supply contracts to a group of Stanthorpe horticultural producers could be under threat.

Granite Belt horticulture sources have told the Free Times the irrigators may consider their legal options if their contracts are threatened, and they have met with the council to discuss their concerns.

The Free Times sought comment from a number of the irrigators but they either declined at this time or could not be contacted.

Expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Stanthorpe Recycled Water Scheme closed on Monday 9 October, with a council spokeswoman saying the council had “received a number of applicants”.

“Council is reviewing these applications and will be presented to council for consideration at the November general council meeting,” the spokeswoman said.

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A meat chicken hatchery at Allora capable of hatching close to a million birds a year is set to start operating next January.

The Brisbane-based Darwalla Group is building the hatchery on Bradfield Road just east of Allora, with the site the cause of local controversy due to being located on the Dalrymple Creek floodplain, and local concerns about the handling of an estimated 7.8 million litres of wastewater annually.

Nevertheless the project has already employed six people who are working and being trained in hatchery operation alongside contractors undertaking the construction.

The latest Darwalla company newsletter states work is progressing, with construction having commenced on amenities and workshop areas.

Underground piping is complete, epoxy flooring is being laid and a water treatment plant is due to arrive on-site this month.

“It is very pleasing that after more than 160 days there have not been any lost-time injuries,” the newsletter states.

“This is a great testament to the calibre of contractors and staff we have on-site.

“The project is on track to have construction completed before Christmas and commissioning completed by the end of January 2018.”

Darwalla has several breeding, hatching and feeding facilities in southeast Queensland - including on the Southern Downs - and produces meat or ‘broiler’ chickens for the Queensland and interstate market.

At full capacity the Allora hatchery will be capable of hatching an estimated 800,000 chicks a year.

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earlier this week her daughter has since been making “an excellent recovery”.

“We are just waiting to hear back from Lady Cilento (Children’s Hospital) about moving her there to start intense rehab to strengthen her and improve her cognitive abilities, which will be extremely important in the future,” she said.

“This week has shown some real challenges for her and the sooner she can do the brain rehab the better.”

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The mother of a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly assaulted by two other teenage girls on a Warwick street a fortnight ago has said her daughter is making strong progress after coming out of an induced coma.

The girl was allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked in the head in the early hours of Tuesday 10 October by two teenage females near the corner of Canning and Percy streets, while walking

home from a party.

She was flown around 9am on the Tuesday morning to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital where she underwent emergency brain surgery before being placed in an induced coma.

But some good news was forthcoming in the middle of last week when the girl began squeezing the hands of family members and appeared to be responding to noises.

She was also moved from intensive care to a general ward.

Her mother told the Free Times

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nursing homes, but the last weekend in October is the big one for Meg and the other Rodeo Queen Quest winners.

“I’ll be leading the Street Parade on Saturday along with 2016 Queen Ashleigh Grant - it’s a huge honour, and I think people will be excited the parade is back on this year, it always brings a huge crowd to the main street,” Meg told the Free Times.

“I’ll be down at the Showgrounds straight after the parade, we’ll be doing the Grand Entries and assisting with presentations and lead-outs.

“Basically, our Queen co-ordinator Kelly Mullins and the committee will be doing all the organisation - for me it’s really just a matter of being where I have to be and when.”

Meg is a barrel-racer of many years’ experience, but her Rodeo Queen duties this year prevented her from trying out for the APRA finals.

“I’ve competed in barrel racing for a few years - I was fortunate enough to make it to the National High School Rodeo Finals in the United States,” she said. · The John Dee Rodeo Street Parade starts at 10am this Saturday 28 October, and will be held in Palmerin Street, between Victoria and Fitzroy Streets.

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he Warwick Rodeo APRA National Finals Rodeo and Pryde’s EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup kicked off on Monday, 23 October, with the action starting at 5am.

The first round of the Vanderfield Hino Ladies Silver Cup Campdraft was followed by the Canning Downs Black Toyota Campdraft.

Rodeo action is set to begin with the first round of the Warwick Rodeo APRA National Finals Rodeo from 6pm tonight, Thursday 26 October, and the remaining rounds tomorrow night, Friday, Saturday evening and on Sunday afternoon.

Warwick Show and Rodeo Society spokeswoman Kate Christensen said there would “not be a dull moment throughout the event”.

“APRA and Miss Rodeo Australia will be teaming up with Hitchley and Harrow to host the former World Champion Barrel Racer, Fallon Taylor, throughout the event,” Kate said.

“Fallon can be seen around the grounds at special events and signing autographs.

“Having international guests such as Fallon is the perfect

way to put ‘Australia’s Most Famous Rodeo’ on the world stage.

“We cannot put such an action-packed event together without the hard work and dedication of our valued volunteers.

“Our Grounds committee has been working day and night to get the grounds and arena ready for the event, and have worked tirelessly to bring out the best of our venue.

“Our volunteers go above and beyond, not just in the weeks leading up to the Warwick Rodeo APRA National Finals and Pryde’s EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup, but throughout the entire year.

“It is a labour of love, and we are ever so grateful for their efforts.

“These hard working volunteers are the backbone of our organisation, and we couldn’t produce such a spectacular event without them.”

Also properly geared up for this year’s rodeo is the newly crowned 2017 Warwick Rodeo Queen, Meghan Stewart.

Meg, as she prefers to be called, is going to be flat out this weekend, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

She’s already been busy with visits to local schools and

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CRAFT MARKETS ON AGAIN IN LESLIE PARK ...

The Warwick Potters’ 39th Rodeo Craft Market is being held this Saturday in Leslie Park from 9am, in conjunction with the famous Warwick Rodeo Street Parade.

With nearly 200 sites this year, patrons will have no trouble finding early Christmas presents from the wide variety of craft stalls. And with the recent rain there are several plant, herb and cactus bargains on offer and plenty of cement and metal garden ornaments to highlight your gardens.

Sue Creed of the Potters said it was “amazing to see how creative people are and how many throwaways are recycled into useable and interesting items”.

“And there’s no need to go hungry before heading up to the Rodeo or just finishing your exciting weekend, we have plenty of food and refreshment stalls, hot and cold to choose from,” Sue said.

“Leslie Park is the perfect position to view the street parade floats from and enjoy a day out at the park entertained with country music provided by Country Klassic and supported local talent.

“After the parade make sure you check out Batman’s ‘Batmobile’ which will be parked in the park.

“Along with the parade and the normal attractions, the Potters also have this year a Base Zero Mobile Rock Climbing Bungee Wall.

“The Potters together with Southern Free Times are giving away five free passes to climb the Rock Climbing Wall.” · The free passes to the Rock Climbing Wall will be won by the first five people to call the Free Times office before noon tomorrow, Friday 27 October, on 4661 9800.

The popular Warwick Potters Craft Markets will be on in Leslie Park on Saturday from 9am.

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ARSON CHARGE A man has been charged with arson after a Wood Street residence caught on fire in Warwick last Saturday morning, 21 October.

The 29-year-old was arrested a short time after fire tore through the residence on the corner of Wood Street and Stewart Avenue, next to Roses Chinese Restaurant, shortly before 9am last Saturday.

It is understood the man charged is known to the now-former occupants of the home. He was due to appear in the Warwick Magistrates Court on Wednesday 25 October.

Firefighters arrived quickly on the scene but the timber dwelling was well alight and was internally gutted, with the fire crews ensuring the blaze did not spread to neighbouring properties.

The occupants of the home were a 55-year-old woman - who had lived in the home for the last seven years - and her son, along with another resident who had been living there temporarily for a few days.

That person - who spoke to other local media at the weekend - is understood to have his possessions at another local property, while the mother and her son lost everything in the fire, including their beloved Jack Russell terrier cross ‘Visho’ and a pet bird.

The woman’s son told the Free Times his mother was “absolutely shattered and shell-shocked”.

The house next to Roses Chinese Restaurant was gutted internally by last Saturday's blaze.

“She had only just left the house to go somewhere and I would have been there too but I’d just got out of hospital,” he said.

“We could’ve both been in there when it happened.

“I got Visho out of there (earlier this week) - we’ll have him cremated and his ashes put in an urn for Mum. “He wasn’t a dog to us, he was like a human being.”

The two are staying with friends in Warwick for the time being and their real estate agent is looking for another property for them with urgency.

A Police Media statement issued last Saturday showed initial investigations by the Warwick Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) indicated

the fire was suspicious.

Police were also wishing to speak with the drivers and passengers of a beige or gold Honda sedan with NSW registration plates, as well as a white Jeep SUV with black and white personalised number plates which were in the area at the time of the fire.

The vehicles were driving in Stewart Avenue between 8.40am and 9am and may have seen something that could assist the investigation.

Police would also like anyone who has a dashcam and was driving along Wood Street near its intersection with Albion Street between 8.40am and 9am to contact police.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact the Warwick Police on 07 4660 4430. ●

The Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOIs) for the management of the Stanthorpe Fitness Centre and the Stanthorpe pool, and the Killarney and Allora pools.

The EOIs close on Thursday 16 November.

The October meeting of the council was held at the Warwick chambers yesterday, Wednesday 25 October.

Items to be discussed in the confidential section included a request to name an unidentified park in the council area, the August and September reports from the Warwick Indoor Recreational and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC), alleged unlawful use of land at 50 Oak Street at Tannymorel and the October meeting of the council’s Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Updates online at www.freetimes. com.au ●

NO FIRM DATES YET Hardware giant Bunnings says it has no firm date for the start of construction of its new outlet in Warwick on vacant land at the corner of Canning and Condamine streets, on the Condamine River floodplain.

Bunnings general manager of Property Andrew Marks told the Free Times “construction will begin in the near future at the new Bunnings Warehouse Warwick site.

“The new store is expected to open next year. ●

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The Queensland Government has approved nearly $4 million for the construction of a new pipeline from Stanthorpe’s Storm King Dam to the town’s water treatment plant.

The funding comes under the government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program.

The Southern Downs Regional Council will construct the 8940 metre pipeline from Storm King Dam to the Mount Marley water treatment plant with its grant of $3,939,000.

The treatment plant was built in 1954.

Also funded under the program is $426,435 for the Goondiwindi Regional Council for the Inglewood Effluent Disposal Project.

Local Government Minister Mark Furner said the councils would be given until 30 June 2019 to complete the projects. ●

ACTION AGAINST DRUGS, ALCOHOLISM The Federal Government and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) have recently announced a Local Drug Action Team for Southern Downs to help prevent harms from alcohol and other drugs, including crystal methamphetamine or ‘ice’.

This community partnership is one of 40 selected in the second round of the Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program, bringing the total number of LDATs

around Australia to 80.

The Granite Belt Drug Action Team will receive an initial $10,000 from the Federal Government, and will be supported by the ADF to develop and deliver community-led action plans. This project will centre on preventing drug use, and will be tailored to the particular needs of the local area.

The third round of LDAT applications will open in late 2017, with more opportunities to be part of the program in 2018 and 2019.

For more information about the LDAT program, visit www.adf.org.au/ldat or call the ADF’s Media and Stakeholder manager Carmel Green on 0430 948 380. ●

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DRONE SAFETY RULES RO APPLY Stronger and clearer safety rules governing the flying of recreational drones have been introduced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, in response to community concerns about the safety of drones and the rapid growth in drone numbers.

Recreational drones must now never be flown within 5.5 kilometres of noncontrolled aerodromes or helicopter landing sites if it is clear aircraft are operating there.

Recreational drones must be flown below 400 feet at all times, kept more than 30 metres from people who are not involved in controlling the drone and only one drone can be flown at a time.

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WARM RECEPTION FOR IRISH Warwick’s Abbey of the Roses was the stunning backdrop for a visit last Sunday by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins.

Accompanied by his wife Sabina, President Higgins visited Warwick as part of the final leg of a State Visit to Australia and New Zealand - and caught up with Higgins family descendants not only from the Warwick area but also from across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales at an invited reception at the Abbey.

President Higgins has numerous family links to the Warwick area, including to the wider Ryan and Cleary families, and he spoke movingly of the waves of Irish immigration to Warwick and to Australia, and the profound influence of Irish people

on the Australian character.

He has been in office since 11 November 2011, and is the Republic of Ireland’s ninth president.

By background President Higgins is a politician, poet, sociologist, author and broadcaster, and is a former Irish Government minister and president of the Irish Labour Party.

He received more than one million votes at his election in 2011, the highest majority of any Irish presidential candidate in history, and further cemented his popularity when he requested after his election that the Irish Government reduce his salary by 23.5 per cent.

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3RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT WIRAC To celebrate the third birthday of the YMCA managing the Warwick Indoor Recreation & Aquatic centre, the team are putting on some special events for the community from the 3-5th of November. There is something for EVERYONE!!

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The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) last week announced the local baton bearers from the Southern Downs region who will carry the Queen’s Baton during the 100day countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

Local baton bearers from the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas are Rex Baguley, Amy Bradfield, Linda Coombes, John Davis, Xsanthia-Rose Frith, Michael Hayes, Steve McEvoy, Aaron Payne, William Reardon and Angelina Sims.

Former locals also chosen are Laura Geitz, Tshinta Kendall, Samantha Kennedy, Elle Leahy and Nathanial Leigh.

A statement released by the Southern Downs Regional Council says across the community “hundreds of people will get the opportunity to engage with the baton as it spends quality time in the region, arriving in Warwick on 29 March 2018”.

“From youngsters to some of Australia’s most accomplished legends, the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) recognises the achievements and aspirations of Australians from all walks of life,” the statement said.

“Collectively across the country, baton bearers will take more than a million steps to bring the baton to its final destination, the Games’ Opening Ceremony on 4 April next year.

The uniquely designed baton starts its Australian journey on 25 December, 100 days before the Opening Ceremony. For one month during the school summer holidays, the Queen’s Baton will visit major events, iconic landmarks and children’s hospitals.

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SOTE student Xsanthia-Rose Frith. will switch gears to a traditional relay and be carried by great Australians through baton relay celebration communities around the country.

Street level and community celebration details will be announced on 17 November. ●

Take Off with Lieut. Thomas Hendy The Australian Flying Corps Bear

Our first Australian Flying Corps Bear has been much anticipated. His uniform reflects the full-length leather ‘Maternity Pattern’ flying jacket and leather flight helmet worn by many aircrew in the cold open cockpits.

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The lovely old timber home is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. A spacious kitchen and living area with beautiful polished timber floors that create a homely country feel is the perfect spot for the family to congregate. With a multitude of cupboards, an island bench, gas top cooking and space for a dishwasher, preparing meals would be easy in this functional kitchen. The living room has a wood fire and ceiling fan to keep you cozy and cool all year round. A large covered verandah is accessible from the lounge where you can sit and admire the established gardens.

The two main bedrooms are quite large - one has a built-in robe and both feature the beautiful polished timber floors. In addition to these two bedrooms, are two large sleep-outs plus a sunroom which can be utilised for extra bedrooms/office/living space - the choice is yours.

Great for a family or handy when guests are staying, the two bathrooms both feature a shower, vanity and toilet, putting a stop to those unnecessary disagreements over the bathroom.

This property is priced to sell, inspect today. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 273 Pratten Street, Warwick Price: Offers over $268,000 Description: Bed: 2 Bath: 2 Car: 2 View: By appointment Agent: Deanna Millard, Property Specialists, 0409 866 777

MARYVALE 33 HODgSON STReeT

PRATTEN 27 LeSTeR STReeT

COMFY COMFY HOME

KEEN VENDORS – MOVING TOWN

• Low set home with 2 large bedrooms with built in robes • main bedroom with ensuite. undercover outdoor sitting area • Country style kitchen/dining • Spacious main bathroom • Large living area with outlook to the surrounding hills • Front and rear verandahs provide sitting areas for you to enjoy the peaceful lifestyle also • Well established yard that complements the feel of the home • Large workshop/shed that you can access from the rear laneway • Solar to the grid helps with the power bills • 3 rainwater tanks for approx. 46,800 litres of rainwater • Outside septic loo is set up in the traditional dunny style building www.pswarwick.com: 1069

• make an offer & this country home could be yours • Comfortable living area with A/C • Recently refurbished kitchen featuring dishwasher • 3 good size brms – main with country view • Double lock-up shed, garden shed & bird aviary • Fully fenced acre block • Full town services + 2 tanks + solar panels • For more information on this property please contact agent.

PRICE $239,750 negotiable CONTACT Bevan vanderwolf 0408 457 793

PRICE $205,000 CONTACT Deanna millar 0409 866 777

ALLORA 21 DRAYTON STREET

WARWICK 14 KiDmAN DR

ONE OF A KIND...A VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY

EXCELLENT BRICK IN ESTABLISHED ESTATE

• Large rooms with French Doors opening onto verandahs • 3 bedrooms each with ensuite • Split system air cond and wood heater • Well appointed master suite with kitchenette • The property operated as Reppels Bed & Breakfast • Located in the heart of Town • 4th bedroom attached to self-contained accommodation • All bedrooms with air-conditioning and wood heater • Large and inviting country kitchen • Open plan lounge and dining area • Wrap around verandah. Landscaped gardens & Courtyard • Close to Allora’s main street www.pswarwick.com: 1082

• 3 brm – all with carpet and built-in robes • main with ensuite • Tiled kitchen and living area • main bthrm with separate shower & bath • Featuring A/C and security screens throughout • Large outdoor covered entertainment area • 800 sqm block with fenced back yard • Powered, lock-up shed www.pswarwick.com: 1057

PRICE Offers in High $400’s CONTACT Bevan vanderwolf 0408 457 793

PRICE $299,000 CONTACT Deanna millard 0409 866 777

LEYBURN 92 TummAviLLe ROAD

WARWICK 273 PRATTeN STReeT

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• Discerning acreage buyers, here is the one for you!

• immaculately presented 3 bedroom home on 5.65 hectares of land on the very edge of Leyburn township.

• Set up for you to enjoy a rural lifestyle with pleasant outlook and the all important water supply for your hobby farming/ livestock needs.

• Home is in excellent condition with front and rear verandahs to enjoy the relaxing country vista.

• established gardens/fruit trees/chicken pen.

• Shed accommodates 2 vehicles plus has store room and workshop area, an adjoining studio and undercover sitting area.

• Acreage properties like this are not available every day.

• PS. 5 megalitre water licence from well, approx 750 metres frontage to good longterm water holes in Canal Creek. www.pswarwick.com: 1021

ROOM FOR THE FAMILY AND A HORSE

PRICE $365,000 CONTACT Bevan vanderwolf 0408 457 793

PRICE OFFeRS OveR $268,000 CONTACT Deanna millar 0409 866 777

• 2 large brms + 2 sleep-outs + study/small brm • Large living room with polished timber loors • With wood ire & ceiling fan • Spacious kitchen with plenty of storage & bench • Space + island bench & gas cook top • 2 bathrooms both with shower, vanity & toilet • Covered verandah, double carport/shed • + extra lock up shed & garden shed • On a 6213 m2 block on outskirts of town www.pswarwick.com: 1088

137 Palmerin St, Warwick, QLD, 4370 PO Box 514, Warwick, QLD, 4370 07 4667 0097 07 4661 7146 Email us (mail to:admin@pswarwick.com) freetimes.com.au

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WARWICK RODEO SHOW MEMBERSHIP

RURAL RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

ROB MACKENZIE

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Your local Independent candidate for Southern Downs

0427 754 591 Vote for the man not the party!

EXCAVATOR • BOBCAT • TIPPER

1. Locally born, raised and schooled in the Southern Downs. Fourth generation farmer.

2. Active community member on local committee’s and boards, currently owning three local businesses.

3. Third term elected member for Waggamba Shire Council, now Goondiwindi Regional Council.

4. Always stands up and takes the fight forward.

5. A local person with experience and conviction 6. Understands the local issues, with a fresh new approach 7. People are over big party politics, big banks and big business. It’s time to step up.

8. Keen listener, strong voice, the best person to fight for and represent our communities for the best result 9. Ask yourself, your friends, your family.

Who can achieve the most?

10. Don’t accept the candidate the big parties have endorsed to represent you,

WARWICK

One (1) member over the age of 17 years is entitled to admission for the member’s lifetime (not transferable). A complimentary guest ticket will be forwarded annually to the Life Member for the duration of his/her membership. The member is entitled to one (1) vote at any Society meeting.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: $35

ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE:

One (1) member 17 years of age and under is entitled to admission for the Financial year that membership is paid in. The junior member is not entitled to vote.

FULL RANGE OF BUCKETS ROCK/LOG฀GRAB฀•฀AUGERS

SINGLE MEMBERSHIP: $75 One (1) member entitled to admission for the financial year they are a member. This member is entitled to one (1) vote at any Society meeting for the financial year they are a member.

SPECIALISING IN:

I will place my focus and best represent you on the following key issues currently facing our community.

SITE฀CLEARING฀•฀BUILDING฀PADS DRIVEWAYS TRENCHING฀•฀FOOTINGS฀&฀PIERS ROCK฀PLACING฀•฀LANDSCAPING

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: $125 One (1) member, one (1) guest and children under 14 years of age accompanied by member are entitled to admission for the financial year they are a member. This member is entitled to one (1) vote at any Society meeting.

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Get Rodeo Ready at Coopers!

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For Representation that is local, authentic, experienced and passionate.

Please consider voting for me.

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: $800

and the southern downs

it is time for a change!

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Warwick Show and Rodeo Society memberships entitle the bearer to admission to the Warwick Rodeo and the Warwick, Allora, Killarney and Stanthorpe shows for the financial year they are a member. This membership does not include entry to the New Year’s Eve Rodeo. It is the member’s responsibility to inform Warwick Show and Rodeo of any change of address. Inquiries to 4661 9060.

RODEO STREET P ARADE Sat 28 Oct, 10am Palmerin St (between Victoria & Fitzroy Sts), Warwick

107 Palmerin Street, Warwick

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Denim & Diamonds Spectacular! Since 1970 For more information visit: southerndownsandgranitebelt.com.au or phone 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372)

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Bakery & Cafe

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TRANSPORT FIELD SERVICE

*Major stores trade longer, check in store for details.

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PLUS Woolworths, BIG W and over 40 Specialty Stores

SERVICING THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY ON THE SOUTHERN DOWNS FOR 40 YEARS

PH: 4661 3228 12 Project St, Warwick www.tfstrucks.com freetimes.com.au

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Childcare Enrolments HIGH-QUALITY CARE With Kindy and Vacation Care spaces limited, early bookings are recommended.

Currently Little Tackers has an opportunity available for another qualified early childhood teacher to join the team.

Phone 4661 7016. ●

TAILOR-MADE FOR LEARNING Goodstart Warwick - Wood Street’s kindergarten program has a strong focus on school readiness and ensuring children have the developmental skills they need to make a strong start to school.

The centre’s qualified teachers create individual learning plans for each child, based on their interests and their developmental needs, and use play-based learning to build on their natural curiosity.

Nationally, one in five children are starting school with a developmental vulnerability, and unfortunately the children who start behind, tend to stay behind.

There’s strong evidence, however, that high quality early learning halves the chances of this happening, which highlights just how important good kindergarten experiences are.●

Where a lifetime of learning begins •฀ •฀ •฀ •฀ •฀ •฀ •฀

Little Rascals Child Care Centre in Killarney provides children with an environment to develop a sense of belonging with the aim for them to become confident and involved learners.

The Joey room caters for children from 15 months - three years old. The educators have a strong duty of care to make sure that the children in their care always feel safe and secure. They always speak to the children in a caring manner and ask openended questions to encourage language development.

Children are encouraged to try new art and craft experiences. Children’s social and emotional development is a high priority to the centre, and this is enhanced by having a strong positive relationship with the children and their families.

The centre offers high quality education and care to children aged from 15 months.

The Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program is very unique as the centre offers Bush Kindy.

The children enjoy weekly sessions in a bush setting. There are no toys or added equipment, just what the land offers and our imaginations.

The children have great opportunities to play freely, explore, take risks and connect with their environment.

The educators have found that children have made great gains in a number of areas

in the bush setting - oral language, social interactions, resilience, independence, risk taking, observational skills, problem solving, confidence, leadership and gross motor skills. It is also a fantastic way to educate the children about the land and how to take care of it for the future.

Bush Kindy also invites opportunities to connect more with the cultural history and engage with Aboriginal culture in a way that is meaningful to the children.

The centre also offers a fun-packed school holiday program. The centre seeks out places of interest in our local and surrounding communities and enjoy excursions to these places. The schoolaged children also enjoy cooking, art and craft, making new friends and just chilling out.

The centre is currently taking enrolments for 2018. If you think Little Rascals may suit you and your family, then drop in and see our program in action.

You can contact us on 4664 1800 or email rascalsk@bigpond.com ●

ENROL NOW FOR 2018!

Extensive indoor and outdoor learning environments Dedicated Qualified Early Childhood Educators Developmental age appropriate play based programs for 6 weeks to Kindergarten.

Courtesy Bus and safe convenient off street parking Fresh Fruit and Milk provided Free Nappies Before and After School and Vacation Care

We offer a QLD Government Approved Kindergarten Program run by a qualified teacher & assisted by qualified educators.

BUSH KINDY program available where children spend a session in a bush setting. No toys or resources, just what our environment & imagination offer us!

We cater to children 15 months to pre-kindy age. Also offering before & after school & holiday care.

For more info drop in & have a look at what makes us so unique!

Congratulations to Goodstart Warwick Wood Street on winning Heritage Bank’s Business Excellence Awards for Community Service and Training, Education & Development.

Drop in and see for yourself the great work this centre is doing.

Goodstart Warwick Wood Street 148 Wood Street, Warwick Ph 4661 7093 goodstart.org.au

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or phone Lorna on 4664 1800

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Only two minutes’ drive from the centre of town, Little Tackers is a spacious, lightfilled centre with large rooms spilling out onto open verandahs, making it an attractive place for little ones to play and learn. Gardens and play areas surround the centre.

Having Bachelor of Education-qualified teachers on staff ensures a high quality, rich and varied learning environment with dedicated educators.

Little Tackers is currently taking bookings for 2018.

STANDS OUT FOR ITS CARING

Corner Brigg St & Yangan Rd, Warwick PH: 4661 7016 www.facebook.com/littletackers

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PLAYING TO LEARN Warwick Early Learning is located in the heart of the town - it is a warm, welcoming and friendly centre that focuses highly on children’s interests and play-based learning.

The team of qualified and highly dedicated educators invites you to come and explore the newly renovated playgrounds, complete with luscious gardens - perfect for connecting the children to nature, new challenges and exploration opportunities designed to enhance sustainability and care for the natural environment.

The centre has a deep respect for the inclusion of other cultures, and enjoys embracing the community spirit. The centre can provide you with peace of mind as it provides your little one with nutritious meals and nappies. For school-aged children, a fun and exciting program is offered as Before School Care, After School Care and Holiday Club - meals provided as well.

Warwick Early Learning delivers a Queensland Kindergarten Approved Program. Mrs Laura Flannery is the qualified Early Childhood teacher with a Bachelor of Education degree, specialising in Early Childhood.

Direct any inquiries to 4661 5444 or director@ warwickearlylearning.com.au ●

Warwick Early Learning Centre offers Before & After School Care

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Care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years Meals & Nappies supplied Newly renovated playground Play based learning & Child interest

Please direct any enquiries to 4661 5444 or director@warwickearlylearning.com.au Warwick Early Learning- Nurturing our Future

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PRESCHOOL HEADSTART PAYS DIVIDENDS Studies in Australia and internationally show the significant benefits children experience from attending quality early learning that improve their success at school, and even later in life.

A recent Australian study found that children who attend a highquality early learning program in the year before school are up to 40 per cent ahead of their peers by the time they reach Year 3.

A major UK study has been following the progress of 3000 students through early childhood and schooling from the age of three for the last 13 years. The Effective Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Education (EPPSE) research project is a large scale longitudinal study measuring the positive impacts of preschool education on children’s educational attainment, progress and development through to adulthood.

The children in the study have just turned 16 and sat for their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).

The study found that children who attended quality early learning had better grades in English and maths, and had a higher probability of achieving higher grades up to 12 years after they finished the early learning program. The impact was higher when the children spent two years or more in a quality early learning program.

Like previous studies in the US, they also found that attending early learning can help to combat the effects of disadvantage, particularly

for students of low-qualified parents, especially for boys. For this group, if they had experienced a high-quality early learning program, they had better grades in English and maths compared to similar students who had not attended any preschool.

These improved school learning outcomes are not just beneficial to the students and their families, there are also far reaching benefits for the whole of society.

A well-known US study called the Highscope Perry Pre-school study found that disadvantaged children who participated in preschool education were more likely to complete school, find higher paying jobs and own their own homes, and less likely to be involved in crime by the time they were 40, than children who did not get the extra support.

Nobel Laureate economist James Heckman’s analysis of this study shows a 7 per cent to 10 per cent per year return on investment for each of the participants who received preschool education.

He developed a compelling graph that shows how investing in early learning provides the highest rate of return, when compared with programs for older children and adults.

Heckman says, ‘Our economic future depends on providing the tools for upward mobility and building a highly educated, skilled workforce. Early childhood education is the most efficient way to accomplish these goals’.

All children benefit from early learning, but particularly vulnerable children, who experience multiple adversities of poverty, neglect, domestic violence or live with parents with mental illness or drug and alcohol addictions. These are the children who benefit the most from the stability of a safe early learning environment, who are able to get the support they need to understand and manage their emotions and learn good social skills.

In the long run, we all benefit because giving these children at least two days of early learning gives them the best possible chance to succeed at school and means that fewer children will disengage, drop out and become low-skilled workers, unemployed or homeless.

And we’ll see fewer children end up in the welfare and justice systems as adults.

Involvement in quality early learning is therefore one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of disadvantage that many families struggle with through successive generations.

Participating in early learning adds to Australia’s future prosperity by increasing our Gross Domestic Product. Research by Price Waterhouse Coopers found that the participation of vulnerable children in quality early learning would add $13.3 billion to our GDP by 2050.

Source - www.everyonebenefits. org.au ●

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WHAT’S ON

BooK noW Tickets selling fast!

The chutes are all set to fly open at the 2017 Warwick Rodeo.

RODEO PROGRAM: THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER (From 5am)

ocToBer 26TH

· Pryde’s Easifeed Warwick Gold Cup Round 1 (601- Finish) · Vanderfield Hino Ladies Silver Cup Campdraft - Final · Pryde’s Easifeed National Champion Rider of Australia Challenge · Presentation- Vanderfield Hino Ladies Silver Cup Draft

AMBER LAWRENCE & TRAVIS COLLINS

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Grand Entry, Barrel Race, Rope & Tie,Bareback, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Bull Ride ●

cmc & Golden GuiTar Winners

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER (From 7am) Black Toyota Canning Downs Draft Round 2

adulTs $30 Kids $15

· Ascot Angus and Charolais Champion of Champions Draft - Round 1 Pryde’s Easifeed National Champion Rider of Australia Challenge · Ascot Angus and Charolais Champion of Champions Draft - FINAL · Classic Ladies Foundation - Stallion Auction · Presentation - Ascot Angus and Charolais Champion of Champions Draft

doors open 7pm For 8:30pm sHoW

special rodeo menu

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open all day Friday & saturday 11.30am-8.30pm

lunch & dinner specials Both days!

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· Brian Aspinall Memorial Australian Championship Stock Saddle · Buckjump · Ladies Stock Saddle Buckjump Ride · Men’s Poly Buckjump Feature Horse · (From 6pm) Grand Entry, Barrel Race, Rope and Tie, Bareback, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Bull Ride Friday night live entertainment by Mik Oberle from Jimboomba. Mik kicks off at the completion of the Rodeo (approx 9pm) on Friday night until late (approx 2am). Mik is always well received at the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft and is back again to entertain the ‘Party Zone’ at the Matt Geraghty Bar. ● SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER (From 6am)

· Frasers Livestock Transport Stallion Draft - Round 1 · Pryde’s Easifeed National Champion Rider of Australia Challenge · (From 9am) · 1st Section 2nd Division Bareback · 1st Section 2nd Division Saddle Bronc · 1st Section 2nd Division Bull Ride · Frasers Livestock Transport Stallion

Draft - FINAL · 1st Section Junior Breakaway Roping · Presentation - Pryde’s Easifeed National Champion Rider of Australia Challenge · 1st Section Junior Barrel Race · Presentation - Frasers Livestock Transport Stallion Draft · Local Open Barrel Race · 1st Section Junior Steer Ride · 2nd Section 2nd Division Bull Ride · Black Toyota Canning Downs Draft FINAL · 2nd Section 2nd Division Saddle Bronc · 3rd Section 2nd Division Bull Ride · 2nd Section Junior Steer Ride · Presentation - Black Toyota Canning Downs Draft · 2nd Section Junior Breakaway Roping · 1st Section Ladies Steer Ride · 3rd Section 2nd Division Saddle Bronc · 3rd Section Junior Breakaway Roping · 4th Section 2nd Division Bull Ride · 2nd Section Ladies Steer Ride · 2nd Division Feature Bull, Bareback and Bronc Ride BREAK - Dinner (Approx 30 minutes) (From 6pm) Grand Entry, Barrel Race, Rope and Tie, Bareback Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling Bull Ride On Saturday night the rodeo welcomes for the first time to the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft - The Tony Q Band. The Tony Q band is a country rock band based in SE Queensland. Their performances are an electric, energetic country rock show not to be missed. They will perform from the close of the Rodeo on Saturday night, approx 9pm, until the early hours of Sunday morning in the ‘Party Zone’ at the Matt Geraghy Bar. SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER (From 5am) Pryde’s EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup Round 2 (From 10am)

Any necessary 2nd Div events and 2nd Div Finals (e.g. Bull Ride, Saddle Bronc) should be conducted AM on Sunday morning.

(From 1pm) Pryde’s EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup FINAL (From 1.30pm)

Presentation - Pryde’s EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup Draft (From 2pm)

Grand entry, Barrel Race, Rope and Tie, Bareback, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling and Bull Ride. ● freetimes.com.au

COMMUNITY UPDATES THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER Breastfeeding Assoc. TenterfieldGranite Belt Group Meeting will be on Thursday 26 October at Stanthorpe Baptist Church, corner Railway and Hillcrest streets from 9.30am. Topic will be Breastfeeding in Emergencies, all mothers invited regardless of how your baby is fed or how old they are. Contact Leah on 0409 001 634 for more information.

Email your community news to: newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

LAURA BAGS THE BIG PRIZE Warwick businesswoman Laura Babington has been named the Young Rural Woman of the Year at a gala event in Emerald last weekend.

Laura took out the award at the annual conference of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network.

She’s the owner of Warwick business Condamine Accountants, and is involved with Rotary, the Warwick Chamber of Commerce, the Warwick Horticultural Society and is treasurer of both the Warwick Rose Squash Club and the Warwick Art Gallery committee.

In 2016, she was awarded a certificate of merit from the Downs Region Women in Business.

To be included for selection for the QRRRWN awards, Laura had to provide the judging panel with an in-depth summary about her life and work, including major achievements in business, where she had demonstrated outstanding leaderships, her future vision and obstacles faced along the way.

Laura had another win this week taking out Champion Individual Rose of the Show at the 109th Warwick Spring Flower Show - congrats to Laura on both counts!

SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Saturday 4 November at Belle Vue Caf¨¦ in Warwick at 12 noon for lunch. Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship; meet new people, coffee, movies, and chat.

Contact warwickssc@gmail.com.

Pratten Community Country Markets will be on Saturday 4 November at the Community Hall, White Street, Pratten from 9am - 4pm. $5 per stall inside or outside, tea, coffee, sandwiches, slices and sausage sizzle all day. Stall bookings to Di Lawlor on 0402 144 809.

TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER Killarney Red Cross Melbourne Cup Takeaway Meals will be on Tuesday 7 November at the Senior Citizens Hall.

Meals available from 11am, cold meats, salads plus delicious desserts $12.

Ring Shirley on 4664 1248 or Coralie on 4664 1380.

WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER National Seniors Cruise will be on Wednesday 8 November. Cruise along the Twee River from Tweed Heads to

Tumbulgum while having morning tea and lunch on board, stopping to visit a knick knack shop. Book now at Suncorp, all inclusive. Phone Carmel on 4661 3136 for more information.

will meet on Sunday 19 November at Stanthorpe RSL from noon for lunch. Join us for social occasions regularly for friendship; meet new people, coffee, movies, and chat.

Contact warwickssc@gmail.com.

SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER

SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER

Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s

Travelling Country Music Club Social will

be on Sunday 26 November 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. ●

PUZZLES Quick Clues

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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1 5 9 7 2

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p DOWN 1. Does have an addendum and there are catches (5). 2.

Would be affective in a depressed area, we’re told (5). 3.

Or puts out a shoot (6). 4. Attitude the ancestors started out with (6). 5. Put on, though old-looking (4). 6. The man I find in pain and thoroughly alarmed (9). 12. Pretend first to return the love (9). 13. Blast! Over-time! (4).

15. Banish us into retirement (4). 17. For the records, about fifty coins (6). 18. All foolish? Not in any way! (6). 20.

Got up to see what was in the vase? (5). 21. Solidified, a man in ice (5). 23. Call for jewellery (4).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7496 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Wish. 7, Catamaran. 8, Teal. 9, Grim. 10, Rung.

11, Hake. 14, Constitute. 16, Mayonnaise. 19, Meet. 22, Pier. 24, Gape. 25, Rota. 26, Multitude. 27, Shoe.

Down - 1, Witch. 2, Shack. 3, Barren. 4, Marmot. 5, Pair.

6, Magnitude. 12, Audacious. 13, Echo. 15, Teem. 17, Negate. 18, Impede. 20, Epoch. 21, Trade. 23, Rate.

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FLOWER SHOW IN FULL BLOOM The Horticultural Society’s Spring Flower Show was a resounding success. Thank you to all the people that scoured their gardens and brought in entries and kept our stewards and judges busy. Given the atrocious weather we had experienced leading up to the show, we were delighted with the large number and quality of entries.

There are some truly talented gardeners in our Warwick area.

Once again the number of entries in the rose classes proved the aptness of the title “Rose City”. If you missed coming down this year, put it on your calendar for 2018.

With the rain that we have enjoyed recently, I hope you have all been inspired to get your summer vegetable gardens underway.

I have planted some Beefsteak and Gross Lisse tomatoes, and I’m looking for some Oxheart plants.

Recently, I was given and able to enjoy these varieties from plants that had continued to produce all through winter in a protected garden. I have never tasted such wonderful organically grown tomatoes in my life and the quantity from a limited number of vines was amazing. To be eating quantities of vine ripened tomatoes not grown in a hot house in spring was astounding. The vines were starting to look a little worse for wear, so they were pruned back, and I’m told are now flourishing and flowering ready to produce a crop for the

second year.

I have planted watermelons and rockmelons in my new garden beds that have been fallowed through the winter. They should really go well this summer and I am looking forward to enjoying the melons in January. As I said in an earlier column, I am not going away in January 2018, I am going to be at home, so I can enjoy the fruits of my labour!

“Warpaint” was the watermelon of choice, as I am reliably informed by a fellow gardener that it is one of the best as he grew it very successfully last year. We’ll see as I have also put that old favourite “Klondike Special” in, so the competition is on.

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Champion Individual Rose of Show went to K. and L. Babington.

Champion flower, Classes 35 to 94 went to Charles and Rohan Shann.

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Champion Flora Art went to Margaret Armstrong.

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and, something I have always wanted to grow and cook, artichokes.

Radish is a great crop to grow with children as they are so fast to come up from seed and so quick to mature to a size where they can be pulled, washed and eaten straight from the garden. Put a few seeds in every two weeks and you will have a succession of new plants poking their heads up, and the children will be delighted.

My three-year-old grandson has planted watermelons and was down watering them each day, but asked his dad, “where are the melons?“ He expected, in this modern instant age, that the melons would be ready to pick immediately! I have suggested that they plant him some radishes!

In the flower garden, the sweet peas are finished and have been removed and the posts and trellis dismantled.

I have had an idea for some time for a feature for a garden. In a past life, I have tried to describe it and get it in place in a farm garden but had not been able to adequately share the inspiration so it never eventuated. Lately, I have been better able to share the picture and now have the promise of the old wooden gate needed and help in putting it in place so next year my sweet peas should be able to ramble over it as I have imagined.

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AIM HIGH: WORLD CHAMPION HORN The chance to hear firsthand the story of Jeff Horn World Champion boxer and perhaps even the possibility of meeting him in person was an opportunity too good to pass up on Friday.

When I read that Horn was the guest speaker at the SDRC Mayoral function in Warwick on Friday I worked the phones pretty hard to get myself a lift to Warwick as I am not allowed to drive for a few weeks yet. That in itself was not as easy as I anticipated, and I was surprised that there were not a more sporting tragic like myself keen to attend.

You certainly missed a great opportunity if you weren’t there and hats off to the organisers at the SDRC for the foresight in bringing such a relevant motivational speaker and sporting champion to the district.

Horn’s story has been well covered, but there were special insights he gave during the course of the luncheon which you miss in TV interviews or press reports.

The passion he has for his chosen sport and a self belief that has taken him to the dizzy heights of world champion are enough to inspire anyone in business or in life that if you want something badly enough and work hard enough anything is possible.

Success doesn’t come without hard work - Horn does 24 rounds per session and that is three to four hours every day.

It was particularly impressive to see how much time Horn had for the large number of school kids that came along to listen to him. He answered questions, posed for untold number of pictures and signed autograph after autograph with a graciousness you don’t necessarily associate with a boxer.

A former Phys Ed teacher Horn very tongue in cheek said he rated preparing to face a classroom of kids a tougher assignment than getting ready to take on Manny Pacquiao.

His simple message for the kids was “Aim high“.

I was fortunate enough to meet the man himself after the event, and he is equally as impressive one on one as he is in the ring.

It was a real privilege.

- Casey RAIN CAUSES HAVOC AND HEARTBREAK Rain caused havoc across the Southern Downs last weekend, with most sporting events cancelled.

After months of hard work it was heartbreak for the Stanthorpe Jockey

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Club on Saturday when rain ruined what promised to be the most successful Stanthorpe Cup meeting in recent memory.

A huge crowd had book seating in the marquee and over 250 lunches ordered.

A good day’s racing was assured with competitive fields accepting for the meeting.

The committee watched the weather forecasts anxiously early last week even ordering additional marquees to ensure the comfort of patrons and the big ring of bookmakers.

A perfect day on Friday topped off the condition of the track and everything was pointing towards a bumper day.

What a difference 24 hours can make.

The rain rolled in during the early hours of Saturday morning and for patrons the day went from Fashions on the Field to fielding the most appropriate outfit even if that included gum boots and of course the obligatory brolly.

Stewards inspected the track at 10am as showers persisted. The track was downgraded in racing parlance from a slow seven to a heavy eight but Stewards were confident the track surface was safe.

As the rain persisted, stewards and a delegation of riders made several inspections of the track with sections of the

Jeff Horn was King of the Kids on Friday at the Warwick Town Hall. His right got a workout of a different kind signing autographs. track from the 800m to the home turn cause for concern among the jockeys. Stewards still however rated the track to be a safe racing surface despite the continuing rain.

After another inspection of the track, jockeys declared they were not satisfied the surface was safe and elected not to ride.

Stewards therefore abandoned the meeting.

With owners and trainers travelling long distances to the meeting it was a devastating decision; many arriving at the track in time to unload and reload their horses and head home.

Club President Chips Brunckhorst said that despite the disappointment the welfare of the jockeys was paramount. “No one wants to see a jockey or horse get injured in a fall.“ Brunckhorst was immediately on the phone to the head of Queensland Country Racing in a bid to secure another race date for the running of the Cup. That possibility will be investigated over coming days.

Although it was a lot more like an early winter’s afternoon, rather than an early summer there was a real party atmosphere on the course. Ironically, the rain cleared less than an hour later and many of the patrons stayed on enjoying a punt on the Caulfield Cup and a full complement of southern hospitality. While the day was

not as successful as the club had hoped, the committee are grateful for the support of the crowd.

CARRYING THE BATON Three well known Granite Belt identities have been chosen to carry the Commonwealth Games Baton - rewarded for their services to the community and to sport in the district. Steve McEvoy, Angie Sims and Michael Hayes. Granite Belt residents will not get to see the baton in their town with the route taking it through Warwick on its journey to Brisbane. That doesn’t matter to this trio who will be proudly carrying the baton for the whole of the community they have all served so well.

The Stanthorpe contingent join a group of Warwick-based residents who have also gained selection.

Well done.

ANOTHER GLASS CEILING GONE Women’s sport and the participation of women in all levels of sport are growing at an unprecedented rate. This Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival yet another glass ceiling for women has been broken with the appointment by Victorian Racing of a female race-day judge. Natasha Radford takes on one of the most important jobs on the course - it will be Natasha declaring the winners.

You will find women in all facets of racing these days. It has become a flagship sport when it comes to the inclusiveness of women, but a female in the judges box for the Melbourne Carnival is a first.

Radford has plenty of racing experience working for the late Bart Cummings and Graeme Rogerson. She also did a stint as an equine pool supervisor and has worked hard to secure her dream job in the industry.

She says the necessary qualities to be a successful race day judge are a fantastic memory, a sharp mind and a good eye to capture a tight finish by sight.

Similar to a race caller, a judge must learn the runners’ names and colours in each race and in much the same way as a caller they record by sight to paper the field as it crosses the line.

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never forgotten his home town of Texas even coming home to run the water and support the Texas Terriers in local night game some years ago. His NRL career saw him play for the Sea Eagles, Cowboys and Penrith before a stint in the British Super league.

Burns played last season for the Wynnum Manly Sea Gulls in the Q Cup but in 2018 will be back at the Wattles Club as player coach of the A Grade side. Although coach of the side, Burns will play outside five eighth Matt Duggan who will retain the captaincy.

It is where he played A Grade 16 years ago and began the journey which has taken him across the world doing what he loves, playing rugby league.

There is one thing missing from Burns’ CV and that is a senior premiership something he hopes to rectify with his return to Wattles. The only premiership to come his way was a junior playing for Texas.

It is a great boost to local rugby league to have a player of Burns calibre return to his roots and to continue playing and giving something back to the sport. Once it was a path well-trodden by successful players, and unfortunately it is something we do not see enough of in this era.

Recently appointed president of Wattles, Glyn Rees said the club’s coaching positions were finalised last weekend, and is thrilled with the appointment of Burns. 2017 A grade coach Gary Lawrence did not seek reappointment. Filling the other coaching roles at the club Shaun Henry under- 18s while Garth Lonergan and Michael Crank continue as player coaches in reserve grade.

ENGEL BOWLS A WRONG ’N AT CRICKET Respected English journalist and author of cricket’s bible Wisden, Matthew Engel recently shone a light on the poor state of the game of cricket.

He has real fears for the future of the game. Engel says what many cricket lovers in Australia and around the world have been lamenting over in past years.

“Everything worthwhile about it (cricket) is being destroyed: its culture that the

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umpire’s decision is final; the delicate balance between bat and ball as the game degenerates into a six-hitting contest; and that even more delicate balance between individual and team.“ Engel looked at the state of the game in different countries, highlighting the corruption problems at the top in Asia.

Although administrators, politicians, businessmen and bookmakers seem to be doing their best to destroy the game, kids across the sub-continent are still playing the game in streets and alleys.

In Britain, he says it is a bottom up problem with village cricket disintegrating in much the same way as we see country cricket across Australia struggling.

He takes aim at the ICC which he says is more interested in the accumulation of money; its own enhancement and the supposed expansion of the game than the problems of the game. Also in his sights are those that schedule the games and the involvement of Sky broadcasting in the UK. While much of his article relates directly to cricket in the UK, there are many similarities here in Australia and elsewhere.

Engel talks of the Test Matches that still draw crowds, highlighting Tests at Lords, The Oval, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and the Gabba. - It doesn’t matter if you are a member at Lords, in a corporate box at the SCG or one of the Bananas in Pyjamas or the Santas in Bay 13 at the MCG, these games have predictability and tradition.

It is a time for friends to catch up, watch the games - share a pint if you are in the UK. If you’re in Australia, it’s probably a beer and a pie.

It seems that across the world cricket administrators and often players greedy for that next big T20 have forgotten much of what the game is about and like so many other sports the game at grassroots levels .

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Stanthorpe Jockey Club President Neil (Chips) Brunckhorst and committee man Stephen Kay were disappointed but philosophical after it was announced jockeys would not ride at Saturday's race meeting.

beyond salvation but like many, feels the problems facing the game will never be resolved by those currently running the game in Dubai. There are many involved in the game or simply cricket lovers across the world who agree with his insightful observations.

CUP CHAOS AT CAULFIELD Boom Time shot most punters out of the game in Saturday’s Caulfield Cup and proved a bonanza for bookmakers starting at 50/1. The Cup also saw many Melbourne Cup fancies reassessing their options after less than ordinary performances. My Caulfield Cup fancy Marmelo looked better suited for the Melbourne Cup with an eyecatching run and might be the marmalade on the toast on that special Tuesday in November - trouble is he has firmed to a solid favourite.

A very roughly run Cup saw no less than eight jockeys handed suspension of 10 or 12. It will see several senior riders benched for Cox Plate Day and Derby Day as stewards handed out 10 meeting penalties like jelly beans.

One jockey who had good reason to stay out of trouble was Hugh Bowman who will be looking to rewrite the history books when he jumps into the saddle on Winx in the Cox Plate on Saturday. Even if you are not a racing enthusiast, make sure you turn on the TV and watch this magnificent athlete Winx attempt to claim her third Cox Plate and win no 22 in a row. There are no certainties in life and definitely not in horse racing, but it seems almost inconceivable that she will get beaten. Fingers crossed for her- not that I think that will matter or be needed.

SOUTHERN STARS SHINE The Southern Stars made a statement last Sunday at Alan Border Oval when they took out the first series of the Women’s Ashes series. They now take a two-point lead in the series.

Playing in front of a full house in a fully televised game, the Australian women and their Pommie counterparts showcased all that is good about the sport and why we should be encouraging more women’s games.

An unbeaten half century from Player of the Match and Australia’s most capped ODI player Alex Blackwell sealed victory for the Southern Stars after an impressive performance in the field.

Australian Captain Rachael Haynes won the toss and elected to bowl on a field that looked unrecognisable from 24 hours earlier after persistent heavy rain flooded the entire outfield.

In a remarkable effort, ground staff worked from 6pm Saturday to 4.30am the next morning to get the ground fit for play and their efforts were not lost on the players or the sold-out crowd.

In a thriller, the girls got home with five balls to spare. ●

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TANNY CLASSIC - ROUND THREE The third round of the Tanny Classic is one of only a handful of sports that was not affected by the recent rain.

On Friday night, 36 bowlers took up the challenge and hit the greens with lots of laughs and plenty of heckling echoing across the Tannymorel greens.

Winners, they say, are grinners and it was Kystal Petersen, Brian Walsh and Ken Armstrong with the biggest grins.

The winning team notched up a 23-5 win over George Malone Wayne Petersen and Al Buse.

Ken, “the Ole Fox“ was good on the night, showing young gun Wayne Peterson a thing or two about bowls.

Filling the runners-up slot was the team of Clayton “the Man“ Frank, Brett Grayson and Mick O’Leary. They had a 20-7 win over Terry Roche, Jason Fritz and Sue Butz.

The game between Annie Roche Eli McKinney and Thommo and Jessie Wallace Lyn Coleman and Myrtle finished in a 10-all draw.

In other results, Damon Goodwin Quinton Coleman and Mavis Lawardon defeated Jake Brookman Ben Islin and Julie Buse 12-6.

Taylor Hoffman and team-mates Ash Coleman and Burt had an 11-9 win over Nathan Brown Lloyd Johnson and Aaron McKinney.

Rob Price, Gene Lambert and Wayne Frank won their game against Warren Hoffman, Jim Lamb and Matt Shepherd 10-7.

Three rounds into the This Tanny Classic, it is Taylor Hoffman leading with 12 points. Circling are Lyn Coleman Brett Grayson on 11 points. Not far afield Aaron McKinney and Ken Armstrong are sitting on 10 points, and still in the hunt with nine points are Mavis Lawardon, Julie Buse and Krystal Petersen.

Great to see young gun Taylor Hoffman leading the field.

HEALTHY SCORES Inglewood Sporting Shooters held a centrefire and lever action day on Sunday, and several targets were shot. Heading the scores was Tom Donald with Stephanie and Ray Dudgeon finishing second and third respectively.

An impromptu standard 25m Pistol competition was also held. Successful in this event was Iain Bowen who outscored Tom Donald and Peter Solomon. Rochelle Privera deserves an honourable mention for her efforts in almost beating Tom Donald with his own gun - a little more practice and she Privera might just have his measure.

This weekend Rimfire Benchrest and Service Pistol will kick noon on Saturday and continuing at 10am on Sunday.

BURNS BACK Travis Burns has experienced the highs and lows of playing rugby league at the elite level. Burns a true NRL journey man has

CASEY O’CONNOR

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