Southern Free Times - 19th July 2018

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A WINTER GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA

A garden Expo where garden related business display in a great venue with a relaxed atmosphere.

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ENJOY DEVONSHIRE TEAS AND HOME MADE SOUPS WITH CRUSTY BREAD PLUS AN ASSORTMENT OF DELICIOUS SLICES. It’s฀Winter฀in฀Warwick฀&฀Jumpers฀&฀Jazz฀Festival฀is฀on฀in฀town฀so฀rug฀up฀and฀prepare฀for฀a฀great฀time.

ENQUIRIES: 07 4661 1414 TREE JUMPER EXHIBITION Thursday 19 - Sunday 29 July, open 24 hours This unique installation of over 100 entertaining artworks adorn trees in the Warwick CBD, bringing life to our winter landscape.

WINTER DINNER Friday 20 July, 6pm till late Celebrate an evening of the finest produce and wine in the historic Warwick Town Hall. Dance and sing the night away with the Craig Martin Beatles Swing Band. Check festival website for ticket details.

JAZZ @ THE GALLERY Saturday 21 July, 9.30am to 2.30pm, free live jazz An open-air artisans market, supported by a free jazz stage and outdoor lounge area. Join us for the announcement of the official tree jumper exhibition w inners. Meet the artists, enjoy a hot

cuppa and explore the Warwick Art Gallery.

KILLARNEY BONFIRE NIGHT Saturday 21 July, 4pm to 9pm This ever-growing display of delightfully quirky artistic fire drums, together with a giant pine bonfire, winter food and mulled wine offers a great night out in Killarney.

GRAND AUTOMOBILE DISPLAY Sunday 22 July, 9.30am to 12.30pm, free live jazz Classic cars from yesteryear line the historic Warwick CBD main street, where you can talk to the owners. All day jazz stage featuring festival favourites.

SATURDAY STROLL & SWING Saturday 28 July, 9.30am to 2.30pm, free live jazz By popular demand, this event is back on the festival program and back out on the street with live jazz on stage. Come and see what else pops up at the stroll and swing!

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Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th July 2017 10am to 5pm on Wednesday & 9am to 4pm on Thursday at St Mary’s Hall Wood Street, Warwick

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Event: Jumpers & Jazz Exhibition “Hands together in Clay” and “Hot Pots” Soup night When: Thursday 26th July Where: at our Clubhouse 63 Horsman Road, Warwick Time: 5:30pm onwards Cost: $15 Enquiries: 0402 307 637.

Cost includes your choice of pottery soup bowl to take home.

Bowls made and decorated by club members.

Complementary soup on the night. All pottery in gallery is “FOR SALE” with a must see collection of members “Tea Pots”.

Enjoy the “Blue Violets” jazz music, hot soup, mulled wine coffee and chat around a pit fire.

Gallery: Open Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th.

10am – 4pm. All Welcome.

No bookings required.

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Great Winter sale now on! ALL STOCK SLASHED. Beat the price rises! Buy while cheap.

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3 course dinner Dinner on 25-07-18 at 6.30pm $55 per head Tickets are to be prepaid.

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Saturday 28 July, 9.30am to 3pm Back in the main street again this year, find handcrafted and recycled treasures at this unique suitcase market.

Saturday Jazz Lounge Saturday 28 July, 1pm to 7pm Enjoy live jazz in cosy comfort inside the historic Warwick Town Hall. Wine bar and cheese plates available. Check festival website for ticket details.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Corda Spiritus Players Sunday August 5th 2.00pm “Classical Treasures” Schubert and Beethoven

Sunday 29 July, 9am to 3pm, free live jazz Head to Leslie Park with a picnic basket and chairs to soak up the atmosphere of our finale event. Back in the winter sun and listen to smooth jazz tunes with festival favourites.

POTTERS' WINTER CRAFT MARKET - LESLIE PARK Sunday 29 July, 9am to 3pm With several hundred handmade craft and fine food stalls you are sure to find that something special.

Tickets for each concert $25 including a glass of wine.

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FOR THE FULL JUMPERS AND JAZZ 2018 PROGRAM VISIT www.jumpersandjazz.com, or pick up a printed program from the Warwick Art Gallery or the Visitor Information Centre in the Warwick Town Hall.

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FOCUS ON … jumpers & jazz JUMPERS AND JAZZ HISTORY The festival was initially created as a positive community response to a major CBD street scaping project of Warwick by the then council.

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BRING THE BRIGHT "It is the most wonderful exciting event in July anywhere in Australia, and brings endless joy to so many, builds strength, inspires creativity and selfbelief that anything is possible - and certainly brings brightness to a dark and grey winter. Honoured to call Warwick home." ● -Julie Harris, Tree Jumper artist, 2015 Source - Source www.jumpersandjazz.com

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More than a decade since the inaugural event, visitor numbers have risen steadily year on year, with particular growth from regional visitors within a 400km radius.

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What do you get when you combine good food, good music and a good cause - a Jazzy Breakfast at the Warwick Uniting Church on Guy St this Saturday 21 July, from 7am to 10am.

Even with the recent gentle rain our rural communities will be battling hardship for months to come and through Frontier Services - a Uniting Church rural support agency - the church is planning a barbecue breakfast with swing and pizzazz to raise money and awareness of this need.

The music comes courtesy of The WUPPIES ukulele band - a well-known local band that regularly performs in Southern Downs venues.

Breakfast will be served from 7am to 10am with the WUPPIES starting at 8am.

· Create community ownership through a fun and entertaining way of using the new look streetscape, · Boost the economy - grow tourism visitation and retail activity in a shoulder season by creating a bright and colourful atmosphere during a 'dull' time of year, and · Increase participation in the arts - to generate creativity, increase community participation in arts and share textile art with more people.

The inaugural Jumpers & Jazz in July (JJJ) festival was staged in 2004 as an initiative of the Warwick Art Gallery, with its primary program elements being the Jumpers on Trees and the Jazz Program of Events.

In 2007 an organising committee was formed developing a partnership of Warwick Art Gallery and Warwick Tourism and Events Pty Ltd. This was a very successful partnership as the tourism entity at the time saw the huge benefits to region in attracting tourist to the region in what would have otherwise been a quiet time of the year.

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COVER STORY Cover photo – ‘Yarntopians’ coordinator Loretta Grayson with their 2018 ‘Home Sweet Home’ installation at the Warwick Art Gallery.

Yarntopians Leanne Olivotto, Helen Gross and Loretta Grayson applied the finishing touches to ''Home Sweet Home'' prior to its unveiling today.

YARN IS THE REAL BOMB

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f you've been wondering what's been going on behind curtains and screens at the front of the Warwick Art Gallery lately, today's the day all will be revealed.

The Free Times was given a sneak peak at the 2018 Jumpers and Jazz Yarntopians' installation earlier this week and it's a true marvel of textile creativity.

Yarntopians coordinator Loretta Grayson

and her team of volunteers - and textile artists from the local area and around the country - have spent countless hours putting 'Home Sweet Home' together for your viewing pleasure.

Loretta said the team began brainstorming ideas last September and decided to do something a little different this year by building the cottage which is the centrepiece of the display.

"Usually what we're doing is covering

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we had to pull it apart to move it into the front space."

'Home Sweet Home' has more than 2000 textile components, some of them sent in by contributors from around Australia as well as locals.

"We usually start brainstorming in September after the festival and start coming up with ideas, which tend to develop and become more outlandish as they evolve," Loretta said. ●

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structures which are already there, like the trees in the main street and the Town Hall columns," Loretta said.

"We had assistance from Bunnings with materials and the Warwick Men's Shed, along with my Dad, Rob Schulz from Killarney, who adapted the plans and ran some workshops for the volunteers, who did a lot of hammering and drilling.

"We initially assembled the structure in the studio at the rear of the Gallery and then

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IT'S EVERYWHERE Yarnbombing has been going on outside the Warwick Art Gallery, with around 20 local primary school kids assisting with an owlinspired installation on the tree just outside the entrance.

Gallery director Karina Devine said the work was "very sweet and colourful" and had allowed the children to express their creativity during their weekly art class on a Wednesday afternoon.

"We're usually more arty than crafty textile art is quite difficult to teach kids but I think they're going to be really pleased with the finished work," Karina said.

Karina is keen to hit the 10,000 visitor mark for the Gallery during Jumpers and Jazz this year - after coming close with around 9500 in 2017.

The Warwick Art Gallery will be open every day during the festival - from today, Thursday 19 July through to Sunday 29 July - from 10am to 4pm, and entry is free.

Check out the Jumpers and Jazz full program at www.jumpersandjazz.com or grab a printed copy from the Warwick Art Gallery or the Visitor Information Centre in the Warwick Town Hall. ●

"zombie yarn".

"It's meant in the sense of bringing yarn you think is 'dead' back to life, or raising it from the dead," she explained.

Jess originally took up textile art to "help fix a broken heart" and paid tribute both to Warwick artist Helen Gross - who showed her the 'ropes' of crochet - and her grandmother for passing over their skills and knowledge.

"Helen helped me work on my first 'granny square' and off I went," Jess laughed.

"It's about getting things out of my busy, creative mind through my fingers.

"Some people like painting or playing the guitar - this is what I do.

"My friends tell me there must be some very weird things going on in my head." · Jess Thompson's 'Jumper Heads' will be on display in the Warwick Art Gallery until Saturday 11 August · For more information on her workshop this Saturday and others during the Festival visit www.warwickartgallery.com. au/news-events. ●

CONSISTENTLY THERE One of the most consistent contributors to the textile art scene of Jumpers and Jazz is former Warwick resident Jess Thompson.

Jess was part of the inaugural festival back in 2004 and while she left the Rose City 11 years ago for Brisbane she's made the journey back over the Gap every year since, come July.

This year the talented textile creator has brought her colourful collection of her 'head pieces' or 'Jumper Heads' - mannequins kitted out in all manner of materials - to the Warwick Art Gallery.

The 'wearable art' is constructed using everything from jute, t-shirts and washing line cable to bin liners and builder's twine - with favourite haunts of Jess including hardware stores and op shops.

The display has what Jess describes as an "international" theme, with nods to the dress of cultures from Papua New Guinea to Mexico to Africa.

"Some of the pieces came together quite quickly, others took two or three months," Jess told the Free Times.

"I decided to go a bit international, a bit tribal."

Jess spent yesterday yarnbombing a tree in front of the National Australia Bank on Palmerin Street and this Saturday 21 July will conduct a workshop at the Warwick Art Gallery on the use of what she describes as

Jess pictured with her collection of "Jumper Heads''.

Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine with ''tree craft'' created by local primary school kids.

VENTURE INTO VASTNESS Venture into the vastness that is space this winter with 'Galaxy Morphed'- presented by the Darling Downs Textile Art Group at the Warwick Art Gallery.

Immerse yourself in their imaginative galaxy where you will encounter a variety of colours, forms, textures and environments on display.

Twenty artists from the group have combined to produce works that demonstrate the breadth and depth of their individual textile skills and experience as you journey with them to the DDTAG Nebula, or sit on planet Earth and gaze at the stars in the distant Milky Way. Visit the gallery and enjoy the journey during Jumpers and Jazz - entry to the Gallery (located next to the Warwick Library on Albion Street) is free. ●

Bobo (left) attired with acrylic yarn, and Squarecrow, kitted out with jute and MDF construction timber, with creator Jess Thompson.

Helen Gross works on ''Home Sweet Home''.

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Work on a new roundabout at the southern end of the Stanthorpe bypass is continuing.

A spokeswoman for Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey told the Free Times "preliminary works have started on the roundabout including road widening, clearing, and drainage relocation".

"Major construction is expected to start later this year," the spokeswoman said.

The Free Times asked for a specific start date for construction and a graphic or diagram of the finished roundabout but the spokeswoman said neither was available. ●

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Karara residents are continuing to lobby the Southern Downs Regional Council in a bid to continue receiving water from Canal Creek through a council-operated system.

Mayor Tracy Dobie has agreed to meet with residents next Tuesday 24 July at the Karara Hall at 2.30pm to discuss their concerns.

Southern Downs councillors voted in a confidential session of their June general meeting to cut off the water supply to the small village west of Warwick, giving residents a month's notice.

No reason was stated in the minutes of last week's meeting but it is understood the council surveyed residents six months ago and claims the majority are not using the water, which is not suitable for drinking.

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ROAD RAGE ARREST Police this week made an arrest over a violent road rage incident near the Hermitage Research Station on the Warwick-Yangan Road on the afternoon of last Thursday 12 July.

It is alleged that the male passenger of a utility assaulted the 18 year old driver of a vehicle which had been travelling behind the utility around 5.30pm that day.

Police will allege the driver of the utility forced the 18 year old's vehicle off the road and parked in front of him and the male passenger got out of the utility and assaulted the 18 year old.

They will further allege the passenger of the utility broke the windscreen of the 18 year old's vehicle and then punched him repeatedly after the driver wound down his window, along with kicking in panels of the vehicle.

The driver of the utility is believed to have remained in the vehicle during the incident.

A 24 year old man from the Yangan area is due to appear in the Warwick Magistrates Court on Wednesday 15 August.

A 19-year-old woman from the Yangan area was issued with an infringement notice for failing to fulfil duties at the scene of a crash. ●

The council proposes to give each of the town's 11 residences connected to the supply a free 5000 gallon water tank and will provide a free once-off fill, and donate Karara's water system to the local Rural Fire Brigade.

The system pumps from Canal Creek to an elevated header tank and the water is gravity-fed to local homes, costing residents around $800 each per year.

Residents have said all they wanted the council to do was to install a floating foot valve in the creek to minimise mud and debris in the system. ●

CASH FOR SHOWS Show Societies on the Southern Downs will share in an increase of $400,000 over three years through the State Government's Show Societies Grants Program.

Minister for Local Government Stirling Hinchliffe said the additional funding on top of the annual $2 million program was vital to help Queensland's 129 local shows go on.

Across the Southern Downs region, the grants will assist Show Societies including: · Allora Show Society Inc. - $9,602 · Inglewood Show Society - $7,813 · Killarney Show & Rodeo Society Inc. $6,227 · Stanthorpe Agricultural Society $16,821 · Texas Show Society - $9,159 · Warwick Show & Rodeo Society $17,160 The Show Societies Grants Program provides financial support for operating costs associated with conducting annual agricultural shows, and costs towards the construction and maintenance of showground assets.

Additionally, Show Societies who own their grounds may use up to 50 per cent of their funding towards new infrastructure works that meet the required timeframe and program objectives. ●

OPT IN OR OPT OUT The period during which Australians can opt out of a new government push to have personal medical records accessible online closes Monday 15 October.

The My Health Record System is designed to provide ease of access to patient information by hospitals and other medical providers, but sceptics have raised questions over the potential for privacy violations involving sensitive medical details about individuals.

The Federal Government plans to create an online health profile for all

Australians by the end of 2018 unless individuals choose to opt out.

The online profiles will contain information including pathology and diagnosis, allergies, treatments, medicines and "emergency department event summaries".

The 'opt-out' period began on Monday 16 July.

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TRACKING COUNCIL Tenterfield Shire Council recently engaged IRIS Research to conduct a Customer Satisfaction Survey which tracks Council's performance in delivering services and facilities to the Tenterfield Shire Community.

This included analysis of Council's communication strategies and how residents feel about Council's performance with customer service, community engagement and leadership.

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LOST GRAVES SEARCH The Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch is, as part of the 100th anniversary of the World War One Armistice commemorations in 2018, embarking on a project to identify and formally mark previously unmarked graves of exservicemen in the Stanthorpe Cemetery.

As part of this process the Sub Branch is seeking consent from any existing relatives of the following ex-servicemen · Blanch, John Bernard · Crapp, Albert · Eddington, Charles Edward · Farrar, Joseph · Hamilton, Charles Frederick · Houston, Thomas Oscar · Lahey, Edward Charles · O'Conner, William Henry · Evans, Ronald · Tyler, Joseph William · Warren, Alfred Charles The proposed markers are substantial, and will be erected by Remembrance Day this year, Sunday 11 November. This does not involve any cost to relatives although should they wish to make a donation to the project it would be greatly appreciated.

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COURT ORDERS GRAINX TO COMPLY

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Allora's GrainX grain handling facility has been ordered by the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland to comply with noise requirements which the Southern Downs Regional Council says the company has breached.

The Free Times has followed the lengthy saga of the council's court action against GrainX, with residents across Allora suffering impacts from both noise and dust from the site in recent years.

Those on Herbert Street, who live closest to the facility, say the operation has made their lives "a living hell", unable to enjoy the full amenity of their homes and in some cases suffering health complications from grain dust which cakes homes and enters rainwater supplies.

The council initiated court action against GrainX in September 2017 and after months of legal delays and shunting, the Planning and Environment Court finally issued an order on Friday 29 June that GrainX take action to help at least stifle noise from their site.

Her Honour Judge Nicole Kefford delivered a total of seven orders relating to acoustic fencing, sealing of gaps between shipping containers used to for noise minimisation, modifications to the bucket elevator used to shift grain into silos including lining it with rubber to help deaden the sound of thousands of tonnes of grain being tipped through - and an internal

Part of a recently-constructed acoustic fence on the GrainX site. speed limit of 10 kilometres per hour for grain trucks.

Some of the work - including a required 40-metre long and 2.5-metre high acoustic fence along part of the northern boundary of the GrainX site - appears to have been commenced or completed.

Judge Kefford also ordered GrainX to notify the council in writing at the completion of each action.

In its original court action the council sought for the Planning and Environment Court to issue GrainX with 'restraint and enforcement orders' relating to noise from "fixed and mobile plant and equipment", and noise from "a package diesel generator unit" on the site.

The council also alleged GrainX did not have formal building approval for "the construction of four silos on the eastern boundary", and had not provided "dense landscaping" on the eastern boundary adjacent to Herbert Street residents.

Noise and dust from GrainX has made life for surrounding residents insufferable.

No orders were sought for the control of dust.

Judge Kefford's orders of Friday 29 June make no reference to the silos, landscaping or costs but the matter is due for a review on Wednesday 1 August.

The council alleged that noise monitoring carried out by consultants it engaged showed noise levels from GrainX were causing "significant impact" on "surrounding lawful land uses" and have "exceeded criteria limits".

An aerial view of GrainX. "(Council's) investigations demonstrate that the residential amenity enjoyed by residents in Herbert, Darling and South streets - both internal and external to their homes - is significantly adversely impacted by noise generated (from the GrainX site)", the council's original court claim stated.

Herbert Street resident Neil Bower said the measures ordered by the court could be expected to reduce impacts on surrounded residents provided they are "fully enforced" by the council. â—?

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NEWS INFO RELEASE ’NOT IN PUBLIC INTEREST’

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The Southern Downs Regional Council has refused to release details of more than $3 million in “compensation” paid to “key management personnel” during the 20162017 financial year.

As reported in the Free Times in March, the annual report for that financial year shows an amount of $3.04 million was paid to “elected members, the chief executive officer, directors and managers” as “compensation”, divided into “short-term employee benefits”, “post-employment benefits” and “long-term benefits”, but did not provide any more detail.

The Free Times lodged a Right To Information (RTI) application with the council in June in an attempt to discover more about the listed “benefits” but our Councillor / employee Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Contract employee Contract employee Contract employee Contract employee

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request was denied on the grounds that it did not pass a “public interest test”, and “could reasonably be expected to cause a public interest harm as it would disclose personal information”.

As part of the RTI application we also asked for details of employee expenses for council staff who are relatives of either serving councillors or current “key management personnel (KMP)”.

The 2016-2017 annual report listed $472,000 had been paid as “employee expenses” for “close family members of key management personnel”, with the report stating that these relatives “were employed through an arm’s length process” and that they represented eight staff out of the council’s total workforce of 336.

The council released the following information

Relationship to KMP Brother Niece Great-niece Brother Wife Brother-in-law Brother-in-law Sister-in-law

Gross wages 2016/2017 $69,826.47 $69,060.34 $8064.00 $81,964.32 $57,837.75 $71,156.33 $74,283.15 $45,044.15 Total $472,236.51

The council’s total employee expenses for 2016-2017 - including salaries, leave entitlements and superannuation - was $23,156,000.

The Free Times wishes to make it clear the Federal Government has not yet committed any funding for the construction of Emu Swamp Dam at Stanthorpe, as a story in last week's edition may have mistakenly in part suggested.

The project is in a planning phase and the next stage is the presentation of a business case to the Queensland Government by the dam's proponent, the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce.

TO AMERICA WITH AG Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources and Maranoa MP David Littleproud will be the first Australian Agriculture Minister to visit the United States since 2009, touching down this week.

Mr Littleproud is visiting the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to develop new links within the G20 as we push for market access for our worldclass Aussie produce.

He said many Australians don't realise a free trade agreement does not win us market access for our produce.

"It often takes years of negotiations between scientists and diplomats to agree on export protocols which protect the biosecurity of both nations before market access is granted," Mr Littleproud said.

"I want to reinforce our longstanding

and fruitful agricultural relationship with the United States while building closer relationships with Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

"The value of two-way agriculture trade between Australia and the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina was worth a combined $7.6 billion in 2017."

BIOSECURITY ISSUES Biosecurity issues were front and centre at the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Ministerial Advisory Council (AgMAC) in Brisbane on Tuesday of this week.

Representatives from the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) and AgForce Queensland Farmers Ltd were in attendance, to report back on the current state of the industry and to help set the future direction of the Council.

State Agriculture minister Mark Furner said biosecurity issues like weeds, pests and in particular White Spot Disease, which was once again raised in last week's Four Corners episode, had the potential to limit future growth in the industry.

"Foreign incursions that pass through our weak borders have the potential to impact every single farmer and primary producer in this state," Mr Furner said.

"There can be no more delays or buck passing from the Federal Government on this issue, we need action." ●

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OPINION WHAT WILL DEAMALGAMATION COST?

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The following is an extract from an open letter to the Stanthorpe and Warwick communities on de-amalgamation by TIM COELLI, who as well as running Twisted Gum Wines at Ballandean is a Professor of Economics assisting the Granite Belt Community Association with their bid to see the Stanthorpe region break away from Warwick. Tim’s full letter can be read on the

INTRODUCTION The old Warwick Shire Council and Stanthorpe Shire Council areas are fundamentally different in many ways. The old WSC area is centred around the Rose and Rodeo city of Warwick, a progressive rural locality with an economy focused on broad acre cropping and grazing, along with notable retail and light industry activities. The Granite Belt on

the other hand is unique in many ways from other rural parts of Queensland. It has an elevated cool climate and an economy focused on intensive irrigated agricultural activities, such as vegetable growing, orchards and vineyards, plus a major focus on domestic tourism related to wine and food and national parks. The community is also culturally unique, with a history of non-Anglo Saxon European settlement plus many international backpacker visitors, tree-change residents and a vibrant arts community.

The needs of the two communities are fundamentally different and as a result we have seen an immense frustration expressed by many residents in the Granite Belt community with the ‘one size fits all’ policies of the SDRC that understandably tend to be designed for the larger former WSC area. I fully understand that having two sets of policies for the two different sub-regions is politically infeasible within a single council. The only viable solution in my assessment is deamalgamation.

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COSTS The proposed Granite Belt Regional Council (GBRC) would be required to pay all of the costs of deamalgamation. Some people argue that de-amalgamation will be too costly for the Granite Belt. I do not agree. I believe that the ‘do nothing’ alternative will be much more costly to the economy and community in the Granite Belt.

Regarding costs, there are two key questions to ask 1. Will annual costs (and hence rates) go up because the new Granite Belt Regional Council (GBRC) is too small?

2. What will be the one-off costs of the deamalgamation process, for example relating to the costs of new signage and creating separate accounting and computing systems?

First, we note that the old SSC had been in existence for many years and was in a very sound financial position prior to the forced amalgamations in 2008. For example, see the Queensland Local Government Comparative Information 2006-07 report where the levels of cash reserves versus borrowings are very healthy compared to many other councils at the time.

Second, one of the main motivations of the Beattie State Government for the forced amalgamations of councils in 2008 was to achieve cost reductions via economies of scale. I am unaware of any hard empirical evidence proving that the forced amalgamations in Queensland in 2008 have resulted in general cost savings or rate reductions over the past ten years. But there is certainly anecdotal evidence of substantially increased costs and rates in a number of cases, the SDRC being a readily accessible example.

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The higher costs incurred by an amalgamated council would not be a surprise to many people. In the case of the SDRC one would expect additional costs associated with regular travel by councillors and staff members between the two major centres of Warwick and Stanthorpe, with these costs not being just fuel and transport but also the many hours of work time taken up each week sitting in cars on the New England Highway.

There is also the cost of the extra layers of administration required to manage and synthesise the various offices, depots, water supply, waste water, hard waste facilities, etc. in the two centres, along with the extra hours needed to fit a single set of rigid council policies into two vastly different communities.

Would a wise businessman buy an electronics factory in one town and a clothing factory in another town 60kms away, force them to use the same management team and systems and then expect to achieve scale economies from the new business structure?

This is arguably a silly analogy, but perhaps not entirely ...

ONE-OFF COSTS? What might be the one-off costs of de-amalgamation? This is a more difficult question to answer without access to the detailed financial accounts of the SDRC. However I do note that all of the key pre-amalgamation assets are still in place and in use. The council chambers, the civic centre, the library, the art gallery, the works depot, the water supply plant, the waste water treatment plant, the hard waste facility, and so on. Furthermore, many council staff members still live and work in the Granite Belt.

Regarding costs, one can be guided by the costs incurred by the four council deamalgamations that took place in 2013 in Queensland, namely Douglas, Livingstone, Mareeba and Noosa. Our most reliable source of information on this topic is contained within the 2015 report of the Queensland Auditors Office. From the table of costs contained in Figure 3C in that report, I calculate an average total cost of de-amalgamation of $4,856,311 across the four councils, with average operating costs of $2,404,643 and average capital costs of $2,451,668.

In my view these capital cost figures should be viewed with significant caution, since capital goods provide a stream of services over a number of years and hence these costs should be spread over the expected lives of the capital assets concerned, which would conservatively be five to 10 years.

It is important to note that the numbers within the Auditor’s report have been challenged by the councils concerned. For example, refer to the letter from Noosa Regional Council (NRC) on page 83 of the Auditor’s report where NRC states that their total costs were not $4,356,576 but only $2,613,575 when the definitions in Section 35 of the Local Government (de-amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013 are correctly followed.

Next one should note that the councils involved in the above four de-amalgamations were all substantially larger than both the SDRC and the proposed GBRC. Hence one would expect that the costs associated with changing signage and reorganising records associated with the various assets and rateable properties, etc. would be considerably

less in a smaller council.

Using the above population figures we observe that the SDRC size is less than one quarter of the average amalgamated council size and the GBRC size is considerably less than one half of the average breakaway council size. As a result, I would consider it prudent to estimate that the total de-amalgamation costs faced by the GBRC would be approximately one half of the average costs reported above. That is, total costs of $2,428,156, comprising operating costs of $1,202,322 and capital costs of $1,225,834.

Next let us recognise that the above figures are primarily in 2013 dollars while below we will compare them to SDRC budget figures in 2017 dollars. If we allow for possible cost inflation of 3% per year we obtain an estimated inflation factor of 12.55% for the four year period. Applying this factor to $2,428,156 we obtain a figure of $2,732,890.

WARWICK WILL BENEFIT AS WELL Finally, I believe that the residents of the former WSC area should also be very much in favour of deamalgamation. The costs of de-amalgamation will be paid for in full by the new GBRC. So this process will not cost them anything. Furthermore, they can also expect much better council services in years to come because the new SDRC council will be no longer distracted by the regular challenges they currently face trying to juggle the needs of two very different communities. If I lived in the Warwick area I would also be a strong supporter of de-amalgamation.

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These markets provide an opportunity for locals to sell their goods in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where patrons can stroll around a myriad of goods for sale, or just sit and enjoy the Sunday morning ambience of the good food at the Ringmasters Cafe.

For the children there will be a jumping castle and face-painting and in the main arena everyone will marvel at Tom Garland's expertise in the chainsaw demonstration.

A special attraction for July will be the Annual Poultry Show in the Poultry Pavilion. There will be prize money, trophies and sashes on offer for hard feather, soft feather and waterfowl sections. The public can view from 10am.

If you are thinking of selling general goods there is still time to book right up to the day and buskers and musicians are most welcome. The 'Charity of the Day' is the Summit State School so get along and support them too.

All enquiries for stalls to Chris Robins on 0416 169 032. Set-up is at 6am to 8am when the Showgrounds Market opens. These markets are an initiative of the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society's Event Management Sub-Committee.

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Concentrating on making the most of every opportunity propelled Warwick Credit Union to record growth in the past year says board chair Ross Fraser.

Ross told the Free Times this week the Credit Union's "mantra of being easy to do business with was the key to this great result".

Chief executive officer Lewis von Stieglitz said $61 million was funded "to assist a mix of individuals, families and businesses".

"We thank each and every one of them for their support," Lewis said.

"In recent years Warwick Credit Union has invested heavily in customercentric systems, staff and advanced risk management systems, all designed to ensure strength and security while staying true to our local roots.

"It is no accident that Warwick Credit Union is strongly positioned for growth.

"We have great confidence in recent investments, our staff and systems, but are humble enough never to take our customers for granted."

Answering queries about whether the recently-announced merger with Gympie Credit Union would cause Warwick Credit Union to lose its local focus and identity, Ross Fraser said "nothing could be further from the truth".

"Gympie Credit Union is a small organisation which needs a big brother

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AUCTION SATURDAY 4th AUGUST 2018 10am on SITE 93 HORSMAN ROAD, WARWICK. 4370

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OPEN HOME HERE 10.30AM SATURDAY

•฀3฀Bedroom฀home,฀kitchen฀with฀combustion฀stove,฀living฀area฀ with฀wood฀heater,฀air฀con.

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A CLASSIC Queenslander with country charm - behind the appealing cottage facade are three bedrooms and lounge typical of the era of the Queenslander style home. Kitchen/dining area flows to an entertainer's deck of the back of the house. From here you can sit back and relax overlooking a large flat

•฀MANY฀USAGES฀---฀MUST฀BE฀SOLD OFFERS PRIOR TO AUCTION WILL BE CONSIDERED OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN OUR LOCAL AREA IN SELLING, AUCTIONEERING & CLEARING SALES Please call Stuart Bond on 0419 677 775 or 4661 3462

HOME ESSENTIALS

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grassed yard perfect for the kids. This is an outstanding family home in a prime location or for the first home buyer looking at getting into the market. The property has easy access to shops, restaurants and local schools. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Call today to arrange your inspection. ●

Address: 115 Albion Street, Warwick Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $249,000 Inspect: This Saturday 21 July at 10.30am Contact: Linda Rutledge, Property Specialists Warwick, 0411 317 978

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PACKAGE WITH THE LOT 5 Fairway Drive, WARWICK

381 Maher Lane, WARWICK

4 Bedroom home with a tidy backyard and covered entertainment area, fruit

Think this is an impossible experience? Not so at “Wildash”, where your smile is only interrupted by natural serenity, native birds, native wildlife & awesome views. Conveniently located an easy 20-minute drive from Warwick, “Wildash” is your very own 160 acres of bushland with secluded mountain top hideaway home and studio home. “Wildash” is thoughtfully established for self-sufficiency with off grid solar and batteries, provision for generator backup, bush house wicking garden beds for your organic vegetables & herbs and a fully enclosed chicken pen for your very own farm fresh eggs.

trees and plants offer a nice little treat for a spot of gardening, tools can go into the garden shed and the vehicles can be stored in the single garage or carport.

The fully fenced yard offers privacy and a great place for the family pet or the children to play and be secure. The house inside offers a split system aircon in the lounge area, separate dining and kitchen, 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans and built in robes, separate toilet and bathroom. Overall this is a great property to suit anyone’s needs.

ID: 1176

Price $795,000

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Price: $295,000

Contact: Linda Rutledge 0411 317 978

ALLORA OPEN HOMES THIS SATURDAY!

131 Locke Street, WARWICK Good sized lounge room with reverse cycle air-con. Open plan kitchen & dining room. Fully fenced. New bathroom, ensuite, toilet and laundry. Ceiling fans though out. Fruit trees. The sunroom has previously been used as a home daycare & complies with the home daycare standards. Local & school bus service. Large entertainment area. Close to Warwick Hospital, West State Primary school, Westside shopping centre, parks & BP. Electrics & plumbing are in place for a spa or pool with the entertainment area previously being used for a spa. 4 bay shed complete with its own kitchen sink that is plumbed to a rainwater tank. Power to the shed. Sturdy wooden cubbyhouse. 3kw solar power that feeds back to the grid.

ID: 1148

Price: $359,000

Contact: Simone Robson 0447 249 256

32 Raff St 10.15am 3bed 1bath 2car

52 Warwick St 11.15am 3bed 1bath 2car

26 Arnold St 12.15pm 3bed 1bath 1car

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59 Rosehill Road, WARWICK This is the opportunity you are waiting for. Good solid home, ideally suit rental/ investment property, short walk to shopping centre of Warwick, fenced yard, 2 bedrooms, living room with wood heater, combined kitchen/dining, rear deck (2nd toilet on deck), front sunroom/office, garden shed, single car garage, bus stop out the front. Arrange your inspection now.

ID: 1173

Price: $189,000 12393898-RC30-18

ID: 1170

Contact: Bevan Vanderwolf 0408 457 793

Contact: Bevan Vanderwolf 0408 457 793

FOR RENT! 1, 86 Herbert St, Allora 7 Dragon St, Warwick 7 Augusta Close, Warwick 21A Iceberg Court, Warwick 4 Frank Avenue, Warwick

3 bed, 1 bath 4 bed, 1 bath 3 bed, 2 bath 2 bed, 2 bath 3 bed, 1 bath

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Prime position on the main road into Stanthorpe CBD,

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with frontages to both High Street and Davadi Street, constructed of rendered brick exterior with a tiled roof, having a building area of approximately 269sqm., divided into retail area/storage room/3 offices/bathroom and reception. A separate brick garage is also used for storage, and the carpark area is sealed.

The retail area of the main building fronting High Street has full length windows giving excellent exposure to passing traffic. The building would also make ideal office space. The owners are relocating their business interests

Settlement.

For further details contact Crisp Real Estate 4681 2177. www.crispre.com.au (Property ID 20031026)

FORMER CHURCH WITH VIEWS THIS 100-plus year old former church is

surrounded by rural acreage properties and located on 2,023m2 block.

This quaint church building is situated in the picturesque Freestone Valley with excellent views to the mountain ranges, only 17km east of Warwick.

The church has been deconsecrated

and is now ready for its next chapter.

The church has beautiful timber floors, walls, ceilings and delightful stained glass windows. Mains power is connected, there is bitumen road frontage and a small rainwater tank.

This unique property is well worth your inspection to appreciate all it has to offer. ●

OPEN HOME & AUCTION TIMES OPEN HOMES OPEN HOUSES – SATURDAY 21 JULY 2018

Warwick Real Estate 11.30am – 12noon

12 Ross Street

Warwick Real Estate Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

11.30am – 12noon

12 Rebecca Court

Warwick Real Estate Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

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33 Walker Street

Warwick Real Estate Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

11.45am -12.15pm

Units 5&6, 24 Dragon Street Warwick Real Estate Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

Property Specialists Warwick

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 185 Paynes Road, Freestone Price: $110,000 + GST Inspect: By appointment Contact: Doug Rickert, Warwick Real Estate, 0437 618 360

Lifestyle Close to Town • Four bedrooms • Oice • Kitchen meals • Lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner and woodheater conveniently positioned on slate loor • Bathroom has bath, shower and vanity, separate toilet • Extra toilet in shed • Full length verandah front and back • Separate spa • Three bay lockup shed, three bay carport and caravan carport • Town water, rainwater tanks and bore • Fully fenced into three paddocks plus houseyard • Sheep fencing, hay shed, stable or extra shed area • Fruit trees • “Man cave” with cooker, set up as BBQ area • 1.7Ha (4.1acres) approx. • agent in conjunction

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131 Locke St, Warwick

Property Specialists

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59 Rosehill Road, Warwick

Property Specialists

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Comfortable Home With Views • A well presented four bedroom home listed for sale at $435,000.

Formal lounge and formal dining • Convenient kitchen with plenty storage and bench space • Open plan living area, kitchen, meals and family room has reverse cycle air conditioner • Family bathroom, separate toilet • Ensuite and walk in robe of main bedroom, also has external access to back patio • Large covered outdoor entertainment area • Double garage attached • Large 1277sm block with established, easy care gardens • Access to fenced backyard • Agent in conjunction.

Open for Inspection Sat. 21st 11.30 -12noon.

12 Rebecca Court

$450,000

Joan Mullins 0409 403 258

Classic Federation Home with Large Shed

Excellent Condition 3 Bedroom Brick This very tidy 3 bedroom brick home situated close to schools and the tafe college. 3 built-in bedrooms kitchen, dining, lounge room, gas heating and ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Single lockup garage attached with remote roller door, covered outdoor entertainment area, garden shed and fully fenced 807m2 block. This great value property is well worth an inspection to appreciate all it has to ofer.

33 Walker Street Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$435,000

Want enough garage space for 9 cars this one is for you with a enormous 18mx6m plus a 6mx6m colorbond shed and a single lockup garage. This well maintained and presented highset federation style residence situated on a huge fully fenced 2023m2 block close to the CBD. Features 4 bedrooms, modern kitchen, dining, lounge room with bay window, wood and gas heaters. Modern and stylish bathroom with loor to ceiling wall tiling, many original timber archways and fretwork throughout the home. This great property is well worth your inspection to appreciate all it has to ofer.

50 Canning Street

$239,000

Doug Rickert 0437 618 360

$345,000

Great Home, Great Shed, Big Block

Golf Course Views

This property will appeal to all. Located in a quiet street the home features a centrally located kitchen which services the meals area and breakfast bar on one side and the lounge room on the other.This open plan has air conditioning. Two of the three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, bathroom has bath and separate newly renovated shower. The outside of the home has been freshly painted. A sliding door gives access from the meals area to the undercover entertainment area which an easterly aspect and views to the mountains. Colorbond shed has 2 roller doors and concrete loor with space for 4 cars or plenty of room for the pool table. The backyard is a blank canvas ready for your touch. This property on 1,315sqm deserves your inspection. Open house Saturday 11.30-12.00pm.

This beautifully presented home has been freshly painted inside and out. Features include an open plan dining and lounge area with wood heater and air conditioning, spacious kitchen, 3 large built-in bedrooms, bathroom with shower and toilet plus a second separate toilet. Polished timber loors low through the kitchen and living area. Large double doors open from the lounge and invites the outside in. They also provide access to the huge deck which has a northerly aspect and overlooks the golf course. This is an ideal area for that morning cofee plus entertaining. A single car garage is attached and has internal access to the kitchen. The home is located close to schools and public transport. All this on an approximately 574sqm easy care block. You will be surprised with all this home has to ofer, arrange an inspection today!

12 Ross Street

76 Hawker Road

Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

$257,750

Scott McLennan 0418 588 884

$280,000

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Warwick and Southern Downs in action against South Burnett - taking out last Thursday's game 10-4.

WEEK-LONG FOOTY CARNIVAL DRAW TEAMS TO THE TOWN Warwick played host to the 2018 Zone 5 U43kg Rugby League Carnival at Father Ranger Oval in Warwick last week - the Warwick and Southern Downs Colts did the home crowd proud, with local lock Sam Wainwright named best and fairest for the week. The overall winners were Wynnum with seven wins and Macintyre were runners up with six, with Central Downs and Balonne Barwon equal third with four wins... ●

Junior footy players enjoyed a week of competition and sportsmanship in Warwick last week.

Warwick and Southern Downs Colts played in the Zone 5 Under 43kg Rugby League Carnival at Father Ranger Oval in Warwick last week - the team is pictured here after their 10-4 win over South Burnett last Thursday.

Warwick and Southern Downs in action against South Burnett last Thursday.

Photos - Jeremy Sollars.

Action from Warwick and Southern Downs versus South Burnett last Thursday.

Stanthorpe’s Liam Johnston, Brae Willman and Nicholas Sweet played for Warwick and Southern Downs.

Juniors from across south-east Queensland - including Brisbane converged on Father Ranger Oval for a big week of footy.

The action was thick and fast in the Under 43kg carnival.

The Warwick and Southern Downs Colts were crowd-pleasers on home ground.

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COMMUNITY DIARY Horse฀and฀Jockey฀Hotel,฀Palmerin฀ Street,฀Warwick฀at฀12฀noon.฀Contact฀ warwickssc@gmail.com.฀or฀Jen฀on฀0400฀ 505฀943.

SATURDAY 21 JULY

•฀The฀Freestone฀Memorial฀Hall฀will฀hold฀ a฀'Freezestone฀Marvellous฀Morning'฀as฀ part฀of฀the฀2018฀Jumpers฀and฀Jazz฀in฀ July฀festival,฀from฀8am฀to฀midday.฀Check฀ out฀Freestone฀State฀School฀students'฀ 'yarn-bombing'฀of฀the฀Hall฀and฀a฀Cobra฀ car฀display,฀pop-up฀art฀exhibition฀and฀ more,฀with฀the฀opening฀of฀the฀Hall's฀renovations฀at฀11am.฀All-morning฀breakfast,฀ country฀cooking฀and฀tea,฀coffee฀and฀cold฀ drinks฀available.฀For฀Hall฀booking฀enquiries฀call฀Erin฀on฀0481฀545฀141.

•฀All-local฀'Art฀and฀Craft'฀Shop฀-฀58฀Palmerin฀Street฀(formerly฀Dick฀Smith฀Electronics)฀-฀all฀hand-made.฀Lots฀to฀browse฀ through฀-฀open฀from฀Saturday฀21฀July฀to฀ Saturday฀28฀July฀during฀Jumpers฀and฀ Jazz.฀Paintings,฀pottery,฀cooking,฀plants.฀ Open฀from฀10am฀to฀4pm฀daily.฀Enquiries฀ to฀0402฀307฀637.

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR TOM

THURSDAY 9 AUGUST Killarney฀&฀District฀Senior฀Citizens฀Hot฀ Luncheon฀will฀be฀on฀Thursday฀9฀August฀ at฀the฀Seniors฀Citizens฀Hall,฀Killarney฀ starting฀at฀10.30am.฀Cost฀$10฀Per฀ Person,฀raffle฀fruit฀tray฀$1.00฀tickets,฀ and฀music฀by฀Garry฀Teunis.฀Booking฀ essential฀by฀August฀2.฀Phone฀Jessi฀Volk฀ on฀4664฀1208.

Warwick's Tom Cross turned 99 years young on Sunday 8 July and celebrated at both Rose's Chinese Restaurant for lunch on the big day - and at the Condamine Sports Club on Tuesday of this week for a day of cards with family and friends.

Tom's impressive age is made even more so when you consider he still drives, gardens and largely looks after himself, with only a little bit of outside help. He's been described as "sharp as a tack" by those closest to him - a very happy birthday to Tom from all of us here at the Free Times! ●

SUNDAY 22 JULY

Travelling฀Country฀Music฀Social฀will฀ be฀on฀Sunday฀22฀July฀at฀the฀Cowboys฀ Club฀House,฀Alice฀Street,฀Warwick฀from฀ 10.30am.฀Adults฀$8.00,฀Children฀$4.00,฀ lunch,฀afternoon฀tea฀plus฀bottomless฀ Tom฀pictured฀with฀good฀mate฀Dan฀ tea฀and฀coffee฀all฀day,฀lucky฀door฀ Roche฀at฀the฀''Condy''฀on฀Tuesday. prize฀and฀multi฀raffle.฀Walk฀up฀artists฀ welcome฀so฀if฀you฀can฀sing,฀dance,฀or฀ representatives฀from฀several฀other฀ say฀poetry฀come฀along฀and฀have฀a฀go.฀ Probus฀clubs.฀The฀meeting฀will฀be฀ Contact฀Marlene฀on฀0419฀710฀828฀or฀ followed฀by฀lunch฀for฀which฀bookings฀ Ruby฀on฀4664฀4163. are฀essential.฀Probus฀is฀a฀club฀for฀ WEDNESDAY 25 JULY active฀retirees฀to฀promote฀friendship,฀ The฀Warwick฀Rose฀City฀Probus฀Club฀ fellowship฀and฀fun.฀฀We฀meet฀monthly฀to฀ will฀meet฀at฀10.30am฀at฀the฀Warwick฀ make฀new฀friends,฀form฀new฀interests฀ Christian฀College฀Dining฀Room฀(enter฀ and฀hear฀from฀a฀guest฀speaker.฀Guests฀ via฀school฀car฀park฀on฀Horseman฀ are฀welcome฀to฀join฀us฀for฀the฀meeting.฀ Road).฀This฀will฀be฀our฀Jumpers฀and฀ Jazz฀meeting฀and฀will฀be฀attended฀by฀ Enquiries฀to฀Roy฀on฀4661฀9728.

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST Warwick฀VIEW฀Club฀lunch฀meeting฀will฀be฀ on฀Wednesday฀15฀August฀at฀the฀Warwick฀ Golf฀Club฀from฀11am.฀VIEW฀Club฀ supports฀the฀work฀of฀the฀Smith฀Family฀ in฀assisting฀disadvantaged฀Australian฀ Children.฀Contact฀Michele฀on฀4661฀ 5339฀or฀Dulcie฀on฀4661฀8319.

SUNDAY 18 AUGUST฀฀ Warwick฀Singles฀Social฀Club฀Over฀50s฀ will฀meet฀on฀Sunday฀5฀August฀at฀the฀Bull฀ and฀Barley฀Inn,฀Eton฀Street,฀Cambooya฀ at฀12฀noon.฀Contact฀warwickssc@gmail. com.฀or฀Jen฀on฀0400฀505฀943.

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST THURSDAY 26 JULY The฀Warwick฀Pensioners'฀League฀will฀ hold฀their฀Annual฀General฀Meeting฀ at฀the฀Warwick฀Cowboys฀Clubhouse,฀ commencing฀at฀10.30am,฀with฀lunch฀to฀ follow.฀Enquiries฀to฀Ruby฀on฀0438฀674฀ 803.

SUNDAY 5 AUGUST Warwick฀Singles฀Social฀Club฀Over฀50s฀ will฀meet฀on฀Sunday฀5฀August฀at฀the฀

Travelling฀Country฀Music฀Social฀will฀be฀ on฀Sunday฀26฀August฀at฀the฀Cowboys฀ Club฀House,฀Alice฀Street,฀Warwick฀from฀ 10.30am.฀Adults฀$8.00,฀Children฀$4.00,฀ lunch,฀afternoon฀tea฀plus฀bottomless฀ tea฀and฀coffee฀all฀day,฀lucky฀door฀ prize฀and฀multi฀raffle.฀Walk฀up฀artists฀ welcome฀so฀if฀you฀can฀sing,฀dance,฀or฀ say฀poetry฀come฀along฀and฀have฀a฀go.฀ Contact฀Marlene฀on฀0419฀710฀828฀or฀ Ruby฀on฀4664฀4163.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7533 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,To-get-her. 6, Lo-pe(ople). 8, L-ena. 9, Rest cure. 10, Staid (stayed). 11, Out-fit. 13, Gi-deon. 15, Shoots. 17, Dawdle (anag). 19, Pin-to. 22, Long-stop. 23, I’d-(t)ea. 24, E-d-it. 25, Relieved.

Down - 2, O-ver-t (rev). 3, Exa-mine. 4, Hart (heart). 5, Respons-e. 6, L-ic-it. 7, Pe-rsis-t. 12, Ancestor. 14, I-n a word. 16, Or-if-ice. 18, Dig-it. 20, The-r-e. 21, O-pal (rev).

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Solution No.4195

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

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DOWN 2. Open up to let the clergyman in (5). 3. Cut up the explosive device to inspect it (7). 4. By the sound of it, a card game (4). 5. Press on, off key, and there is a reaction (8). 6. “Drunk in charge” is entered and admissible (5). 7.

Dear sirs, struggle through. Don’t give up (7). 12. He’s ahead of you in the line (8). 14. To put it concisely, I had a row and got thrown out (2,1,4). 16. If gold and diamonds encircle the opening (7). 18. Figure you’ll enjoy the article (5). 20. You get right inside at that point (5). 21. To make the stone come up, wash the ring (4).

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9. Doing nothing to help yourself recover (4,4). 10. Supported, we’re told, as is very proper (5). 11. Kit is released and well (6). 13. Had the soldier done wrong by him? (6).

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GREAT REWARDS FOR PATIENCE AND CARE Parsnips are something I have never grown or even tried to grow, as I have always been told by others that they are difficult. I also suspect that the fact my family weren't fans of either parsnip or turnip may have been an influencing factor!

Both vegetables have always been used in stews and my son has told me that, as a child, he would take a mouthful thinking he was getting a nice piece of potato only to be disappointed when it wasn't - and in his language it was "yuk"! His sisters agree with him, but like the good kids they were, they ate it anyway and all use them in cooking today!

I am a fan of parsnip as I grew up with someone who crumbed and baked them.

My family didn't like it that way either fussy lot!

When my parents lived in Tasmania for a while I know Dad very successfully grew good beds of parsnips. The climate and soil where they were living was very conducive to growing wonderful veggies of all varieties and it was some of the happiest years they had in their short retirement. During his working life my dad was a great believer in the directive "six days shalt thou labour and do all thy work and rest on the seventh", and this he did which left little time for the relaxation of gardening until he retired.

Parsnips grow best in deep sandy, humus rich soil and seeds should be sown 3-4 cm apart in drills about 4 cm apart.

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'elephant' (Russian) garlic as it has a milder flavour and is great for roasting.

Garlic likes a sunny, well-drained spot and does not like competition for soil so, as with most things, they like to be kept weed-free. The plants, like most growing things - animal or vegetable - like to be fed and watered while they are growing but when the tops start to fall over it's time to stop watering and allow them to dry out for anything from two to four weeks before harvest.

The best thing about garlic other than the usefulness in the kitchen in many forms of cooking is that they are susceptible to very few pests and can be used to make a natural pesticide to spray on other plants. ● Parsnips prosper with patience. older than the previous year's harvest will, apparently, not germinate. Keep the soil moist until they do germinate, and it may take up to a month, as if they dry out they will also fail.

They are susceptible to weed competition and snails and slugs, so do require a lot of work and attention. It may be an idea to plant a mix of parsnips and radishes as the quick-to-emerge radishes would keep the soil open and make it easy to see just where the rows are.

Parsnips are a cold weather vegetable and leaving them in the ground will give them a sweeter taste, as the starch is converted to sugar by the cold.

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RESTING UP AFTER BIG SPORTING WEEKS The Wimbledon finals did not disappoint this year. No Federer and no Nadal was not the final many expected but again this was a tournament of attrition. I wonder will we Federer back next year. Only time will tell. It is great for world tennis to see Djokovic back on top and a real boost for South African tennis with Kevin Anderson reaching the final.

The result of the Ladies final showed us to things I think. Firstly how good was Margaret Court (something many have forgotten) and secondly Sarina Williams is an amazing athlete. Of course let's not forget Angelique Kerber who is one of the few to beat Sarina in two grand slam finals.

For those who had not had enough, there was the World Cup final to wrap up a sleep-deprived weekend.

The spectacular win of the French team makes you view the efforts of the Socceroos campaign in a new light. For the second time in a World Cup we have not made it through the first round but have played well against the ultimate winners. It shows that while we are not quite there yet on the world stage we aren't all that far away.

Surely this weekend ardent sports fans have earned some well-earned shut eye.

- Casey 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING It is 50 years this September since a previously undefeated Tenterfield Tigers Under 18 side fell at the final hurdles losing not one but two finals to Stanthorpe in the then Under 18 Warwick and District competition.

Over the ensuing years how that came to be has been a matter of great debate between that Tenterfield Captain Brian (Fatman) Petrie and me as Stanthorpe captain.

I reckon the mists of time have blurred his recollection - he seems to think I view the result through rose coloured and now quite thick glasses. Either way there is no disputing the fact that we (Stanthorpe) pulled their pants down and came away with the Premiership and the trophy and it was a mighty fine one at that.

I have to admit (but never to the Fatman) that while recently doing some research into the 1968 season I noted the early reviews of Stanthorpe team were not too flattering.

50 years is a long time ago Fatman and I both agree that we must have been playing in nappies on we have decided it is time to get the two sides together to relive some of those moments days before the sand of time catch up with us all .As the song goes "we are not as good as we once were".

So the venue is booked for the allimportant re-match - the function room at the Stanthorpe RSL. The date decided - Saturday September 8 and members of the team, wives partners (and guide and assistance dogs) are all welcome as well as friends and supporters.

Unfortunately there are a few who will be missing from the Stanthorpe ranks and I'm sure John (Pop) Whitton, David (Brickie) Raddatz and our long suffering Coach Ray Barr will join us in spirit.

Fatman and I are hunting up our former team mates so if you know the whereabouts of any of these former players please contact me either Brian Petrie (0447 118 423 or 02 67362265)or Yours truly on 0438 813 942..

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Team L/R Ron Euler, Jack Armstrong, Lindsey Calvert, John (Pop) Whitton (dec), Barry Owens, Tommy Lewis, Brian Barker, Ray Barr /Coach (dec) Front Row: L/R John Barker, Terry Crome, Mal Newley, Neil (Casey) Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (Capt) David Raddatz (dec), Raff Euler, Brian (Cat) Shannon.

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COOL DAY BUT CONDITIONS PERFECT The weather may have been a bit cool but that did little to deter another good field from hitting the Stanthorpe Golf course for the Reece Plumbing sponsored Single Stableford last Saturday. The course itself was in excellent shape and conditions almost perfect for golf.

Two players, Darryl Boekholt and Angelo Maugeri returned a score of 42 points. After the count back it was Darryl Boekholt who took the honours while Angelo Maugeri settled for runner up. Maugeri could have finished a few points better had it not been for a penalty at the fifth hole. A birdie with his second ball still resulted in only two points. Boekholt also had his share of misfortune. After collecting the pro-pin at 1/10 he then three putted. He did however pick up the pro-pin at 9/18 and at the ninth hole a tap in birdie for four points.

Kay Webb had a good round and outscored the ladies field with 39 points to claim a clear cut win. Runner up Lea Hurse and Linda Kelly, run down, both finished with 38 points.

Brendon Barker held pin shots at three and 12 and Scott Constable at 17.

Rob Reeves held the last pro-pin at 5/14.

Helen Jones collected two pin shots at three and 12. Trish Fittock had best second shot to take the approach at 17.

Rob Reeves, Len Leigh and Keith Green each collected a ball in the run down.

Players have no desire to get up close and personal with the bunker at 3/12 but in passing may have noticed it is filled with fresh sand. That is courtesy of Hayden Smith.

A reminder to all players to regularly check the notice board to keep abreast of upcoming events at other clubs.

This week another Stableford event has been scheduled and will be sponsored by the club's greenkeeper, Bill. Be nice to Bill during the week or you might find the pin

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Tee off is from 11.00 am and there is a time sheet is on the board.

BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH WEIGHT FOR AGE As six days of competition came to a close in the Zone Five under-43kg carnival in Warwick last week there is strong push to play junior league in categories. While there are plenty of naysayers there is also strong support.

In a bid to reduce injuries to junior players and I suspect to make up some lost ground in the junior sport's ranks the NRL is proposing to trial weight-for-age restrictions New rules will see juniors grouped by size and maturity and age, which can result in younger (but larger) kids moving up into higher ranks and parents will also be allowed to drop their kids into lower ranks if they think they're too small.

It is a move endorsed by Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett who said "It only took them 20 years to get it right.

"Logic tells you that it's long, long overdue and a lot of kids aren't playing now because of the difference in size. "They don't love the game and they don't want to play the game, reality has finally hit home, and I'm pleased to hear it."

The Warwick carnival was a great showcase for the weight for age concept with the teams from Western Downs, Central Downs, Balonne Barwon, Wynnum, South Burnett, Cunnamulla and Warwick in action.

The visiting Wynnum claimed seven wins and top spot and one of their players Hayden Mahere was named Player of the Carnival.

Local Warwick player Sam Wainwright was named the best and fairest player - a great accolade for the youngster.

From the carnival teams a City Country Team was selected - City proved too good in that game winning 28-10.

BUSY WEEK It has been another busy week for players

of all disciplines on the Stanthorpe Mallet Court.

Jenny and Peter Tunbridge scored a one point win against opponents Carol Verwey and Andrea Denkewitz scored in the opening game at Association Croquet. The final score 23-22 Jenny played very well and managed a break of break of four in a row for the first time.

Joy Newman was another in good form partnering Effey Russell to defeat Val Shepherd and Heather Widderick 26 hoops to 14.

Newman also had a break of four in a row as well as two breaks of two.

Eight players put aside the chill on Thursday morning to hit the court for the Ricochet games. Bill Golding and Carol Verwey played Val Fancourt and Peter Tunbridge in a very close game. Bill scored a break of three in a row as he and his playing partner went on to win 26 to 23.

John Draper and Andrea Denkewitz paired up to play Jenny Tunbridge and Margaret Dickenson. It was a close tussle. Jenny had a break of three in row and was in good form again but it was John Draper who had the shot of the day when he scoring two hoops with the one shot. A rare feat. The game went down to the wire. Jenny and Margaret scored a 26-25 win.

When the frost disappeared on Friday morning conditions were almost perfect for Gateball. John Draper, Les Williams, Andrea Denkewitz, Joy Newman and Margaret Dickenson combined in Team One. Their opponents in Team Two were Bill Golding, Val Fancourt, Pat Schnoor and Heather Widderick.

Team One had the best of the morning's play, winning three of the four matches.

They opened play with an 11-8 win and followed that good form to win the second game 16-9. There were good contributions from all members of the team.

Team Two scored their sole win in Game Three with a 9-7 victory. Team One bounced back in the final game of the day scoring a 14-9 win. Joy Newman, Margaret Dickenson, John Draper and Val Fancourt all played well throughout the games.

SPORTERS CHILL It is far from a case of when the cat's away the mice will play. More like while Sporters President Ray is basking in the sunshine and warmth of North Queensland, a frosty morning and frozen chilled his fellow Sporters and caused a delay in play last Sunday.

When the frost and the big field eventually thawed and headed out to play there were a few newcomers among the many familiar faces.

Casey Leotta, who looked a little unwell (could have been something he consumed on Saturday night), went home with the winners meat tray after returning best score of the day. Runner was Steve McEvoy while Dick Hilton and Cody Leotta walked away with the run down balls.

Rob Reeves outlasted daughter, Hannah, to score the best gross of 36 for the round.

Mark Lynam held the pin shot at three and Hannah Reeves collected the balls for the pro-pin after an excellent second shot around a tree.

Barry Jones and Angelo Maugeri each snuck home with a meat tray - lucky winners in the raffle.

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TOP FIVE DECIDED BUT WHO FINISHES ON TOP Wattles took a big step towards theatre Minor Premiership last weekend with a gutsy 24-16 win over Valleys at Platz Oval.

The win sees Wattles skip four points ahead at the top of the TRL ladder. Dalby leap frogged Valleys to move to second after they blitzed South's 64-12.

The top five teams have drawn away from the rest of the field in the race to play finals footy in 2018 but where teams finish may well go down to the wire. With only three rounds of the regular competition left to play Wattles and the Cowboys both have byes this weekend and depending on round 16 results we may see another re-shuffle of positions.

While first and fifth have the week off Valleys will be hoping for a win over Gatton while Dalby take the road trip to Goondiwindi to take on the Boars and Highfields host Brothers.

WATTLES EXTEND THEIR LEAD With the TRL Minor Premiership still up for grabs and the 2018 rivalry between Wattles and the Roosters supporters of both teams were assured of a great game at Platz Oval on Sunday afternoon and they were not disappointed.

It was another thrilling high quality game between the two teams. Wattles were forced to do it the hard way. Valleys kept the home side scoreless in the first half. Tries from Valley's Zack Miles and Jason Sharpe saw the visitors up 10 nil at the break.

Valleys picked up where they left off and soon after play resumed extended the lead to 16 nil.

Wattles were guilty of too many unforced errors in their first half but after the Roosters early second half try they lifted their intensity and possession swung the Warriors way. Five unanswered tries followed.

Nick Van Der Poel had arguably his best game of the season scoring a double while Matt Duggan, Mark Gordon, Braydon Wilson all crossed for Wattles. Duggan converted two of Wattles five tries. The play of the day came from winger Braydon Wilson who out stepped a number of defenders to score late in what was a high quality game.

Wattles front rower Mitchell Duff has had a big impact since returning from injury only a couple of weeks ago. On

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Fuimaono finished the game with a hat trick.

The Hawks were certainly in the contest the half time break despite trailing on the scoreboard and when they scored early in the second half the margin narrowed to a converted try and it was game on.

The Cowboys kept the Hawks at bay for the remainder of the second half while they (Cowboys) piled on the points. Players Player Dylan Galloway had an outstanding game on the back of Sullivan's Man of the Match performance in the half back role.

In the end the Cowboys proved too strong running in six tries. McGrady and Bloomfield kicked four conversions between them as the Cowboys notched up a very important win on the road to the finals.

Like the competition leaders Wattles, the Cowboys have a bye this weekend as they prepare for their round 17 clash with the Roosters before finishing the regular season with a home game against Brothers.

The A Grade win wrapped up a big day and night for the Cowboys. In a thrilling Reserve Grade encounter Warwick got up by just a one point margin - final score 2322. They also had a win in Second Division but the Hawks got one back in the Under 18 game winning 34-16.

Warwick 36 (Joe Fuimaono 3, Ben Sullivan, Mitch Watson, Dylan Galloway tries David McGrady 2, Mick Bloomfield 2goals) defeated Gatton 14 ( Daniel Jennings 2, Micheal Frohloff tries Hayden Lipp 1 goals) Reserve Grade: Warwick 23 d. Gatton 22 Under 18: Gatton 34 d. Warwick 16 Second Division: Warwick 26 d. Gatton 10 A Grade Points table: Wattles 26, Valleys 22, Dalby 22, Highfields 20, Warwick 20, Gatton 12, Pittsworth 10, Oakey 10, Goondiwindi 4, Brothers 4, Souths 0 TIGERS PLANNING A ROARING CELEBRATION Like many other clubs in and around the district the Tenterfield Tigers celebrate their centenary in 2018. Club President Brendan Minns said organisers are busily preparing for a big weekend of celebrations over the weekend of the 28th and 29th of July.

Organisers have a full weekend of activities planned. Presidents Brendan Minns said celebrations will kick off on Friday night with a meet and greet evening at the Tenterfield Tavern.

On Saturday a big day of football at Rugby League Park kicks off at 12.00noon with the up and coming youngsters displaying their talents. The football continues throughout the afternoon with the Ladies League Tag at 1.45 and the main A Grade game at 2.30pm.

That should give everyone time to get into their glad rags and bet at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall by 6.30pm for the big celebration dinner. Specials guests Billy Moore and John (Bomber) Peard will entertain guests throughout the evening.

Celebrations don't finish at the end of the evening with a "Recovery Brunch" at Rugby League Park the next morning around 10.00am.

Limited tickets at $20 per head are available for the dinner. If you are interested contact Debbie Minns or jump on the Tenterfield Tigers 100 Year Anniversary Facebook page. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

NRL TIPS After another weekend of disasters here are my tips for round 19. After a good start to my tipping season the wheels have fallen off in recent rounds and I am hoping to get back on track this weekend.

I'll start with Eels who were much better last weekend and almost caught many napping. The Sharks are going to give plenty of cheek if they continue their recent form in the run up to the finals.

The Broncos were simply dreadful last start and while I expected more of the Panthers last week they will only need to be close to their best to cause Benny's boys more pain. The Knights looked better with the return of Pearce and should account for the Titans who could not catch a break against the Roosters.

The Bunnies continue to impress and should add another win to their impressive tally. The Cowboys will relish playing at home this weekend after the big freeze in Canberra last week. Could be some changes to their line up and I think they might surprise the Dragons who are not at their best.

Melbourne travel to Mt Smart and may come undone against the Warriors if the Kiwi bros can put back to back performances together.

In the battle of the birds I think

Afternoon.

Sat. 21st: Social.

Wed. 25th: K.F.C. sponsored bowls.

Sat. 28th: Social.

COMING EVENTS for AUGUST: Wed. 1st: Dawn McLennan and Trish Owens sponsored afternoon bowls.

Sat. 4th: Social.

Tues. 7th: Monthly Triples.

Wed. 8th: Social.

Sat. 11th: Social.

Wed. 15th: Jack Pot Bowls - Jack Pot $90.

Sat. 18th: Social.

Wed. 22nd: Valentine's & Christensen's sponsored bowls afternoon.

Sat. 25th: Social.

Wed. 29th: K.F.C.

"fly" shoot at 600 yards, come along and test your skill trying to hit a small target at this range.

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Results for Sunday 15th July: 500 yards - F Class: F standard Kevin Jones 122.8.

F open Bruce McAllan 122.8, Rob Smythe 109.3, Margaret Taylor 106.2 Brrr!, after a very chilly start the competitors had an almost perfect day for shooting. Well done to Bruce and Kevin for winning their classes, with Bruce scoring a perfect first round, "goodonya" Bruce. Next week we will be at the 600 yard mound, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start, contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for further information. On Sunday 29th July we will be holding a

Greg Cross's team was the winner of Turkey Triples played last Wednesday 11th and The Summit were the runner-up's. Results:- P. Klowss, K. Seaby, B. Bourke v J. Richardson, G. Warnet, N. Richardson 9.5 all; N. Hassum, W. Gibson, G. Shelly def. M. Shepherd, G. Assay, G. Crighton 13-6; P. Gainey, B. Cross, G. Cross def. C. Weier, G. Davis, N. Fletcher 13-6; V. Banditt, G. Penn, T. Banditt def D. Cross, R. Tartan, J. Johnson 12-7; D. Scotney, L. Hartley, K. Mooney def. The Summit 11-8; L. Collie, O. McPaul, P. Wagner def. Al, Julie, Wendy 12-7; Thomo, Les Clark, Kim def. J. Cockron, M. Skanines, A. Imhohe

14-6. Round 2 skips only:- G. Shelly def. N. Fletcher 12-7; N. Richardson def. T. Banditt 16-3; B. Bourke def. J. Johnson 11-8; G. Cross def. G. Creighton 13-6; Wendy def. Kim 14-5; K. Mooney def. A. Imhofte13-6; The Summit def. P. Wagner 14-5.

A game of pairs and triples were played last Thursday, Results:- L. Marriott, J. Johnson, def. V. Gray, D. Walker 18-17; B. Frame, C. Weier, G. Davis def.

L. Butler, J. Marriott, C. Sawyer 19-16. There will be mixed social bowls again today Thursday commencing at 1pm.

Saturday another game of Men's Pairs were played as well as social bowl on Saturday and Sunday. Results of the comp pairs:- P. Klowss, G. Cross def. B. Gainey, Slave 20-19; Saturday Social results:- P. Gainey, T. Francis def. G. Johnson, C. Davidson 2118; V. Gray, L. Hartley, G. Davis def. B. Hartley, B. Cross, D. Scotney 31-13; Sunday:- D. Furness, V. Gray, J. Johnson def. K. Seaby, L. Hartley, K. Mooney 20-11; Slave, D. Scotney, B. Bourke def. B. Hartley, C. Davidson, F. Lyons 18-12.

A reminder of our Sponsored Days coming up, on Saturday 21st July will be the Gainey Boys Day, on Saturday 28th July will be Cool Scarves Silly Socks and on Saturday 4th August will be the Gladfield Boys Day. All of these events promise to be a great afternoon of bowls, visitors and beginners are most welcome. Bowls will commence at 1pm and names need to be in by 12.30pm please.

Our Jumpers and Jazz Carnival will be on Sunday 29th July with 3 rounds commencing at 9am.

Sunday his performance won him the Player of the Round. His defence was excellent and he made good metres each time he touched the ball.

After scoring first points in the second half Valleys played an error riddled second half mirroring their opponent's first half.

They did lose Jason Sharpe prior to half time and the loss of their five eight Hugh Sedger forced Coach Brett Seymour to pull on the boots for the first time this season.

Valleys will be looking for all players to be back on deck this weekend in an important game against the Hawks. Wattles have a week off at a handy time of the season to deal with any niggling injuries before their final push for the Minor Premiership.

The Roosters played very well in the first half and extended their lead to 16-nil in the first ten minutes in the second half. Coach Brett Seymour returned to the playing field for the first time in the 2018 season and took over from Sedger.

The Reserve Grade game was another close affair with a converted try the difference. Valleys won 3-24.

Wattles 24 (Nick Van Der Poel 2, Matt Duggan, Mark Gordon, Braydon Wilson tries Matt Duggan 2 goals) defeated Valleys 16 (Dylan Chown, Zach Miles, Jason Sharpe tries Liam Capewell 2 goals) Reserve Grade: Valleys 30 d. Wattles 24 Under 18: Valleys 52 d. Wattles 20 COWBOYS GROUND THE HAWKS CHANCES The Cowboys clipped the wings of the Gatton Hawks in freezing conditions at FR Ranger last Saturday night and dashed any hopes their opponents may have harboured of playing finals footy this season.

A great crowd was on hand despite the conditions to watch as the Cowboys extended the margin between fifth and sixth position on the TRL ladder to an unreachable eight points.

It was a must win game for the Hawks if they were to keep within reach of the top five and they began the game with a try shortly after kick off when Daniel Jennings scored.

The Cowboys kicked into gear and were soon on the board and in the lead as Ben Sullivan took control of the game and set the stage for Joe Fuimaono to score back to back tries. In a strong performance

AROUND THE GROUNDS WARWICK BOWLS CLUB Jack Pot Bowls was played on 11th July with 14 teams playing. Result 1st Round: P. Seipelt, T. Seaniger def. C. Johnson, T. Wright 1210.

R. Hansen, R. Bean def. M. Holder, S. Tyter 17-7.

H & J Lasak def. R. Forbes, S. Valentine 12-8.

D. Miller, E. Welsh def. K. Leake, A. Naylor 16-4.

K. Bloomfield, D. Christensen def. D. Warr, B. Black 12-10.

T. Owens, L. Meiklejohn def. T. Gallagher, B. Bukel 22-6.

R. Smith, H. Gibson def. R. Valentine, J. Ruhle 16-6.

Result 2nd Round - Skip's name only: B. Buckel def. H. Gibson. B. Black tied with L. Meiklejohn 12-12.

D. Christensen def. A. Naylor 9-8. E. Welsh def. S. Valentine 21-6.

S. Tyter def. J. Lasak 15-2. T. Wright tied with R. Bean 11-11.

T. Seaniger def. J. Ruhle 17-9.

The Jack Pot did not go off, and congratulations to Hellena and Joe Lasak on winning the Domino's Pizza Voucher. Our thanks to Dominos for sponsoring the Jack Pot bowls afternoon each month. This is very much appreciated by the club.

Result of Social bowls played last Saturday: R. Forbes, T. Pritchard, B. Black, S. Tyter def. R. Valentine, B. Maunder, J. Ruhle, D. Warr 20-8.

COMING EVENTS for JULY: Wed. 18th: Valentine's & Christensen's Cash Bowls freetimes.com.au

WARWICK EAST BOWLS CLUB There were no social bowls last Saturday, because we were hosting the President's Singles competition. Congratulations to the winner, to our greens staff for the excellent condition of the green and to the ladies who provided the catering. There will be mixed social bowls on Saturday, starting at 1.00 p.m. Please phone the club on 4661 9050 between 12.00 and 12.30 if you would like a game.

There will be the usual prizes on offer. The jackpot will stand at $50 + $1 per player. Thursday next week will be our monthly Red Rooster mixed triples day. Play starts at 12.00, with names to be in by 11.30 a.m. if you would like a game. Visitors to all our events will be made very welcome.

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