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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk If national media coverage in recent days is any indication it would seem those in the major cities may finally be starting to understand the reality of the drought.

Someone pointed out to me this week that around 93 per cent of what's on your plate is produced in Australia, despite perceptions about imported food.

The comment was that unless Australians want to get used to only eating the other seven per cent it might be in all our interests to back our primary producers.

It seems ironic that only a few short months ago many metro dwellers were incensed over media coverage of live sheep exports to the Middle East, and rightly so. But I wonder if their reaction is as strong when confronted with footage of Australian farmers shooting sheep and other stock they can no longer afford to feed.

The mental health side of the drought is as much a part of the story as the physical reality.

If you know a farmer or a farming family in our community struggling with the psychological impact of this natural disaster, please, implore them to seek help from the many counselling and other support services available locally.

You may be helping to save a life.

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FOR THE STAYERS Work is progressing on a new memorial to the Granite Belt's 'Soldier Settlers' - read more in our new 'Granite Belt Banter' feature on pages 14 and 15.

JUSTICE DELAYED A special part-two report on an assault case which highlights everything that's wrong with the regional justice system in Queensland - pages 8-9.

READY TO BUCK The 2018 Killarney Rodeo is set to fire up under lights at the Killarney Showgrounds this Saturday night - more on page 18.

Stanthorpe’s Sandra McEwan shared another one of her amazing shots of local scenes this week, entitled ’The Cottage’ - send your nature, sunset, landscape, pets or other favourite snaps for Lenscape to newsdesk@ freetimes.com.au

CASEY’S SPIN Our sports columnist Casey O'Connor gives us the low-down on the latest in sporting happenings around the ridges pages 22-23.

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‘THE BORG’ IS ON BOARD AS CHAIR The move for Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt to de-amalgamate from Warwick and the Southern Downs Regional Council has received a huge boost, with former State MP Lawrence Springborg agreeing to chair the Project Steering Committee.

Chairman of the Granite Belt Community Association - which is spearheading the campaign - Rev Alan Colyer made the announcement about Mr Springborg in a statement released on Monday of this week.

"Lawrence's experience in government and his understanding of legislation is outstanding, together with his knowledge of our region his input will be extremely valuable," Rev Colyer said.

Mr Springborg will join economist Professor Tim Coelli on the steering committee, which is now undertaking the first stages of an overall business case and financial modelling to back up the deamalgamation drive.

"Following on from the highly successful public rally in Stanthorpe and the subsequent tabling of the petition in State Parliament, a delegation from the Granite Belt Community Association travelled to Brisbane to meet with the Local Government Minister's senior staff and departmental executives," Rev Colyer said.

"This meeting was very productive.

"We obtained valuable advice on a number of matters which has helped us map the way forward.

"We have also subsequently travelled to Noosa to meet with the Mayor and CEO of the Noosa Council who have successfully set the template several years ago.

"This meeting was also very positive and has provided us with many useful tips and resources.

"We have also had open and fruitful discussions with the Mayor and Councillors of the Southern Downs Regional Council."

Rev Colyer said the steering committee will now focus on raising funds to engage an external consultant to assist with the financial modelling and business case to the satisfaction of all - particularly the Queensland Treasury - which he said will require "sound evidence, very intense analysis and the preparation of a quality submission".

"The total cost of this is expected to be in the vicinity of $80,000, most of those costs being taken up on specialist consultants in the preparation of the proposal," he said.

"We seek financial support for this important endeavour - donations of any size are most welcome and can be provided on a confidential basis if required.

"Additionally, any input you can give by being personally involved or in providing any suggestions or advice would be gratefully appreciated."

Contact Rev Colyer on 0418 708 610 or via email at granitebeltcommunity@gmail. com ●

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The response to the Southern Free Times' bid to do our bit to help our primary producers is off to a cracking start.

With nearly 60 per cent of Queensland drought-declared the Southern Free Times is working with Rural Aid and the 'Buy A Bale' campaign to help our struggling farmers.

Next Thursday 16 August in our Rural Links 'Drought Edition' feature of the paper, the Free Times will donate one bale of hay through 'Buy A Bale' for every quarter, half, or full page advertisement purchased by a local business. We're also calling on the general public to donate if possible to this worthy cause as it is not just feed that is needed. Already, caring locals have dropped several hundred dollars into the 'Buy A Bale' collection bucket in the Southern Free Times office on Fitzroy Street - including an elderly pensioner who donated $50.

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COVER STORY Ray and Sharon Gavan credit a big part of Ray's recovery to Ken's Place.

Cover photo: Pam Eather (left) with Ken’s Place regulars and loved ones and Churches of Christ staff members.

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t's around 12 months since 'Ken's Place' opened its doors at Regency Park Retirement Village in Warwick and in that time it's become not only a "second home" for those dealing with dementia, but a vital circuit-breaker for those who care for them.

Ken's Place is a purpose-designed, shortterm living space for people with dementia - and others - and was made possible thanks to the tireless fundraising efforts of Warwick's Dementia Support Group, established by Pam Eather and her family and named in memory of her late husband.

The unit provides a comfortable, homelike environment for up to four people at a time, with carers from Churches of Christ

- which operates Regency Park - on hand at all times to see to their every need.

As well as providing its regular visitors with a different outlook and interaction with others, Ken's Place gives their carers crucial respite - and the chance to spend some time looking after themselves.

The Free Times recently caught up with a few of the local families for whom Ken's Place is nothing short of a godsend and they were full of praise for the facility and its dedicated staff.

Among them were Ray and Sharon Gavan, who've been part of Ken's Place since late 2017.

Ray was recovering from treatment for fluid on the brain - a condition which by his own admission had left him in "a vegetative state" - and his regular stays at Ken's Place

have played a big part in taking back his quality of life and allowing Sharon some much-needed "me" time.

"I'm here every Thursday which gives Sharon a break," Ray said.

"It's just good to be able to meet other people - we go out for lunch or dinner at the pub and play pool and we go to hydrotherapy.

"I've got the option of staying overnight but they usually bring me back home of an afternoon.

"I help out the guy who comes to do the mowing and the gardening - I used to be able to get up on a roof but I can't do that anymore.

"There's a bloke who comes here from the other side of Texas - he used to be a truckie - we've got things in common and

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For Sharon, Ken's Place not only gives her a physical break but equally-important peace of mind.

"The staff are just wonderful - it's good to know he's going to be safe when he's not at home," she said.

"It's a hard thing, a big thing to let someone go but I have great confidence in the staff.

"It's like a second home."

Relative newcomer to Warwick Heather Shute was herself a carer for her late husband - who battled chronic lung disease for 18 years - and came to the Rose City from the Gold Coast for "a fresh start".

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For Heather - who has significant mobility issues and requires her own own home care assistance - Ken's Place is a chance to "retreat from four walls" and enjoy some beneficial social interaction.

"Rent is so dear on the Gold Coast and there were just too many memories for me down there," Heather told the Free Times.

"Here (at Ken's Place) I can talk freely, which I couldn't do before.

"I like the company - it's the feeling of not being all alone out there.

"My mind is still alright - I want to keep it that way."

Other families who benefit from Ken's Place face common challenges when a loved one - like a parent - has dementia, including juggling work and home life and limited support available from siblings who live outside Warwick.

Social isolation is a major issue particularly for elderly couples and people in rural areas - and Ken's Place is helping many to overcome the sense of being alone and vulnerable.

And it's important to remember that many carers of folk with dementia are elderly and daily tasks and chores around the home can present a huge challenge and only add to the stress of looking after a loved one, meaning in-home support is equally as important as respite.

And for Pam Eather, seeing the smiles on the faces of those for whom Ken's Place is an oasis of peace and safety is the positive outcome of a true labour of love.

"Caring for someone at home can be very stressful - Ken was at home for six years before he eventually went into The Oaks," Pam said.

THERE'S NO EXCUSE This year the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is determined to get the message out that there's 'no excuse for elder abuse'.

Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which results in harm to an older person.

Elder abuse can take various forms such as physical, psychological or emotional, sexual and financial abuse. It can also be the result of intentional or unintentional neglect.

Using the funds of an elderly parent without their knowledge, such as skimming their pension or taking their key card, is elder abuse. So is intimidating an elderly person into signing legal documents to hand over assets or make new wills.

Someone neglecting the care of an elderly person they're responsible for is elder abuse, and can have

"For me personally it's wonderful to see Ken's Place being a benefit to people."

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY ...

Ken's Place offers options to families based on individual needs, with overnight stays ranging from two or three nights to a full week, as well as weekends.

The flexible nature of the accommodation means carers can take a proper holiday and can also be assured their loved one is being looked after if they themselves are unwell or need a stay in hospital.

Those who enjoy time at Ken's Place are kept occupied - whether it be board games, craft or gardening - recognising that keeping the mind active is vital to living with dementia.

And with the upcoming completion of the new aged care and independent living facilities located adjacent to Regency Park, Ken's Place regulars will also be able to take advantage of the new gymnasium which is a part of the expansion - and Churches of Christ Community Care Services will relocate from its current King Street offices in Warwick onto the new Warwick Campus. · Local families wishing to find out more about Ken's Place are welcome to contact Churches of Christ for information about criteria and care options - if you're in need, even if you're with a different service provider - give them a call on 3327 1600. · Warwick Dementia Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month - for more information contact Pam Eather on 4661 3917. ●

Heather Shute values the social interaction Ken's Place brings her.

devastating effects on health and wellbeing.

Sadly, it is most often close family members who are the abusers. This can mean older people are less willing to tell someone, or we are reluctant to identify this behaviour in others, and it stays hidden.

The QPS says it's vital to start a conversation and recognise these different forms of abuse so we can effectively combat it as a community.

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NEWS GOT A STORY? Do you have a local story we need to tell? Call Free Times editor Jeremy Sollars for a confidential chat on 0427 090 818. Protection of sources is guaranteed. ●

WORK'S OUT, SPORT'S IN Free Times sports columnist Casey O’Connor will retire tomorrow, Friday 10 August, from the Southern Downs Regional Council after nearly a quarter of a century working in local government.

Casey thanks all of his colleagues for their support and friendship over the years - and best of all for the Free Times, he’ll now have a little more time to devote to covering sport across the region! If you have a sports story give Casey a call on 0438 813 942. ●

CHARGES ADJOURNED AGAIN Former Ipswich City Council chief executive officer James Lindsay has had official corruption charges once again adjourned for further mention in the Brisbane Magistrates Court, this time on Monday 3 December.

Mr Lindsay - a former Warwick Credit Union board member and senior manager with the former Warwick Shire Council - resigned from his role in January of this year after the charges were laid.

Fifteen people with links to Ipswich City Council are facing a total of 75 charges by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission, including former mayor Paul Pisasale.

Queensland Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe remains determined to sack the current council, despite their legal attempts at avoiding dismissal.

Former Southern Downs Regional Council chief executive officer Andrew Roach resigned as Ipswich City Council’s chief financial officer in April. There is no suggestion of impropriety against Mr Roach. ●

SHOT IN THE FACE The father of a young Stanthorpe boy who was accidentally shot in the face by a young cousin has been fined $600 and convicted of firearms offences in relation the incident.

Cameron Calvisi was aged five in the first week of January this year when the incident took place on his family’s Cottonvale property.

A police statement released on Friday 5 January, several days after the incident, said enquiries had indicated that “around 4.30pm (on the Tuesday) two boys were in a shed when one of the boys accessed an unsecured firearm”.

“The firearm discharged and the boy sustained a serious injury to the face,” the statement said.

“The weapon involved is registered to a Queensland firearms licence holder.”

Roberto Calvisi, the boy’s father, was convicted in the Warwick Magistrates Court on Friday 27 July after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of weapons and safety precautions for weapons in or on a vehicle and was

fined $600, with no conviction recorded.

The boy’s grandfather, Antonio Calvisi, was also charged over the incident but no evidence was brought by police against him on Friday 27 July and the charges were dismissed.

Cameron Calvisi underwent emergency surgery at Brisbane’s Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital after being shot.

He is understood to have recovered from the injury.

Police at the time urged licence holders to be mindful of their obligations under the Weapons Act to store weapons safely, ideally in a locked gun safe.” ●

$1.6M TO GO DIGITAL Member for Lismore Thomas George this week announced that Tenterfield School of Arts will receive a share of almost $1.6 million to digitise its collection on Sir Henry Parkes.

Mr George said Tenterfield Shire Council will receive $2457 as one of 11 projects that secured funding through the NSW Government’s new Regional Cultural Fund (RCF), which is aimed at making it easier for museum, art and other culturally important collections to be explored and enjoyed by the public across Australia and the world.

With the funding, Tenterfield Shire Council will improve public access to the School’s collections, as well as local community museums will be enhanced by utilising an online collection management system. ●

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Maranoa MP David Littleproud wants your sports group to apply for $29.7 million in Federal Government funding to improve local sports facilities.

“I encourage all local community sporting groups to apply to upgrade their sports facilities,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The grants range right up to $500,000. I want our local communities to have good sports grounds, courts and pavilions.”

Eligible applications must come from not for-profit organisations. The projects will be assessed against three selection criteria including community participation, community need and project design and delivery.

“These grants give the chance to improve playing surfaces, expand and upgrade change rooms, improve lighting and upgrade pavilions,” he said.

“Better sports facilities encourage more local people to play and watch sport. Sport is fun, a great way to meet new people and there’s nothing like the vibe in town when our team makes the final. So I’m keen to see as many community groups as possible apply for funding.”

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ASHLEIGH STEPPING UP AS 'MRA'

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Warwick's Ashleigh Grant has stepped up to the title of Miss Rodeo Australia 2018, after original title-holder Dakota Michaelis relinquished the role last month.

Dakota, from Lewiston in South Australia, made the difficult decision last month for personal reasons and a commitment to her rookie year competition.

It meant Ashleigh - who was Miss Rodeo Australia Runner-Up in 2018 - was given the opportunity to step into the role and she has risen to the challenge.

Miss Rodeo Australia is the public relations face of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association, working with media, sponsors and rodeo committees.

The title-holder travels extensively in Australia and internationally, appearing at rodeo performances, schools, children's hospitals, civic events and other special events to educate the public about the sport of Rodeo.

Ashleigh Grant will wear the 'MRA' crown until January next year, when Miss Rodeo Australia 2019 will be chosen.

When she's not fulfilling her Rodeo duties Ashleigh works as a law clerk and conveyancer at Warwick legal firm Maxwell and Lancaster Solicitors.

A big congratulations to Ashleigh from the Free Times - we know you will do Warwick and the sport of Rodeo proud! â—?

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STILL NO CLOSURE

BY JEREMY SOLLARS

The victim, aged at the time in his 30's, suffered extensive injuries in the assault, including serious head and facial wounds, seven broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Bashing to the right side of his face resulted in severe eye socket damage and the man required two surgeries and a steel plate in the side of his head, and his eyesight has been permanently affected.

Mentally, he continues to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

After the assault the trio tore open a gun safe inside the residence and stole firearms and ammunition, along with iPhones and car keys belonging to the victim and his partner. Simmons was known to the victim and it is understood the home invasion was motivated by Simmons' need for quick cash to pay for a vehicle.

Simmons - who has been in custody since his conviction - was due to be sentenced on Tuesday 31 July in the Brisbane District Court, with the victim and his mother travelling from Stanthorpe to be present.

But the judge instead adjourned the sentencing minutes before the victim and his mother set foot in the courtroom, leaving them stunned and angry.

The Crown Prosecutor had also failed to notify a detective from the Warwick Police CIB who had also travelled to Brisbane for the sentencing, which was adjourned until Friday 21 September.

The perpetrator of a violent assault which left a Stanthorpe man with permanent physical and psychological injuries has still not been sentenced despite pleading guilty in May to the offences he committed more than three years ago.

As previously reported in the Free Times - in a story headed 'Our broken justice system' - Carl John Simmons was convicted on Tuesday 8 May this year over a home invasion he and two accomplices carried out early on the morning of 26 March 2015 at a rural property in the Stanthorpe area.

Simmons pleaded guilty in May in the Warwick District Court to one count each of assault causing grievous bodily harm, robbery with violence and in company and burglary.

His accomplices have never been charged, while Simmons' Warwick trial was repeatedly adjourned due to the length of time it took for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) - which is hopelessly under-resourced when dealing with regional offenders - to prepare its case against Simmons.

Simmons and his accomplices stormed into the victim's home around 5am on the morning in question in 2015, dragging the victim and his partner from their bed and brutally bashing the man on a concrete floor, while one of the accomplices physically restrained his terrified female partner.

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AFTER ASSAULT It is understood the court may still be waiting on a psychological report on Simmons but the continual delays mean closure remains as far away as ever for the victim and his family.

His mother - who has declined to be identified - told the Free Times she was disgusted at yet another delay in justice being delivered.

"We were at the courtroom ready to go in at 10am," she said.

"The judge arraigned one bloke and then he just got up and walked out.

"We discovered through the Warwick detective that it (the adjournment) had already been decided.

"We saw (Simmons') father outside the court texting - obviously he got the message, but we didn't.

"The DPP are just hopeless - they knew we were going and I'd emailed them on the Friday before to make sure they had our Victim Impact Statements.

"They couldn't even tell the detective

from Warwick who'd also shown up it had been adjourned.

"It's just madness - the DPP and the courts don't care about the victim, they are just there to make themselves look good."

She said her son had "just been upset all over again" and continues to suffer mental trauma over the assault, made worse by the lack of closure in the case.

The victim and his family also missed Simmons' brief appearance for his guilty plea in May at the Warwick Courthouse as it had been brought forward before the scheduled time.

The Free Times in May sought comment from Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'ath about DPP District Court delays and resourcing in regional centres like Warwick and Stanthorpe, using the Simmons case as an example, but Ms D'ath did not respond.

Instead a spokeswoman for the DPP said delays to proceedings "are often outside a court's control because they depend on factors such as witness availability, health status of the defendant, or defence preparedness." ●

SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS A young woman who brutally bashed a female Warwick teen last October in company with another young female has been sentenced to three years in prison but will serve her final two years on parole.

Shannon Angela Williams was found guilty earlier this year of the vicious assault at the corner of Canning and Percy Streets

last October which left her 15 year old victim in an induced coma.

Williams, aged 18 at the time of the incident, was sentenced last Wednesday 1 August in the Toowoomba District Court, with her time spent in pre-sentence custody since her arrest last October factored into her sentence. ●

MARYVALE RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS Maryvale residents will take part in the second phase of public consultation on the Maryvale Urban Design Study to provide feedback on the blueprint for the community's future.

The Southern Downs Regional Council will engage the Maryvale community to 'Have their Say' on final recommendations made by JFP Urban Design Consultants following an initial public consultation in May. At its July General Meeting, Council resolved to receive the Maryvale Urban Design Study and to undertake community consultation relating to recommendations made in the report.

Four interconnected projects were identified based on feedback gathered during community consultation in May regarding the direction of the Maryvale Urban Design Framework.

The four priority projects identified include enhancing the town centre, connecting the pub precinct with Maryvale

Park, improving the visual amenity of Maryvale's nightsoil lanes and planting colourful, flowering trees.

SDRC will now seek community feedback on the four priority projects, which form part of the overall vision to enhance and build on the existing character of Maryvale as an attractive place to live, work and visit.

A copy of the updated Maryvale Urban Design Project will be available for viewing on Council's website and Maryvale residents are invited to complete an online survey and make submissions to Council either in writing or online.

The community consultation process is open until Friday 24 August 2018.

The council encourages all residents to share their ideas and provide feedback on Maryvale's future.

Have your Say on the Maryvale Urban Design Framework by visiting www.sdrc. qld.gov.au or call 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372). ●

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CENTRE’S TOP PERFORMERS HONOURED The Free Times went along to the Rose City Shoppingworld 2018 Retailer Awards gala dinner and presentation night on Tuesday 31 July at Rupert's Bar and Grill.

Rose City Premium Meats was named 'Retailer of the Year' and other businesses in the centre received well-deserved recognition for their efforts in sales, marketing and customer service ... well done to all!

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Justin Van Twest of Rose City Fruits - the fresh produce store won the People's Choice Award.

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'CIVIC DUTY HAT ON RIGHT TO THE END' "He was like a volcano in a sense, in that he was quiet and things were going on beneath the surface, but when he spoke, everyone got the message.

"He was an incredible driving force behind Fred Hyde's work, one of the few who could really stand up to Fred when he needed standing up to, and one who Fred would invariably listen to.

"Len kept working and thinking for CoID right until the end.

"We held a committee meeting in the Oaks, by Len's hospital bed not long before he died, and he managed to deliver a message we all heard loud and clear.

"Up to the end he was ambitious and bold in ways that made me feel a little ashamed."

Former councillor Ken Armstrong served office with Len and told the Free Times he was "very community-minded".

"He was straight down the line and he was there for the people he represented," Ken said.

"He certainly wasn't a 'yes' man - he had his own mind and told it the way it was."

Paul Maher said Len was heavily involved in the Hibernian Society and the Knights of the Southern Cross.

"He was a force behind the St Patrick's Day procession, the dinner and the St Patrick's Day Races," he said.

"He was chair for years of the St Mary's Parish Festival and steered it in many directions with a big Tug of War competition - there was even a team from

Ireland - and exceptional entertainment each year.

"He was a forward planner and could think outside the square.

"Parish organisations he was involved in or presided over were the Catholic Debutante Ball, Church Restoration Fund, the Parish Planning Giving programme, the Finance Committee, the Centenary of the Old Church, plus 'Back to Warwick' celebrations with a dinner and races.

"He worked and directed with no pressure and he got the job done - and could talk any politician under the table."

John Bourke described Len as "a very good farmer".

"He was first to ever consider baling corn and sorghum," John said.

"He sent hay all over Queensland in the drought in 1965 and saved the lives of so many animals.

"He was fair and honest with his dealings and his sisters saw him as role model in the family."

Geraldine O'Neill said St Mary's Parish owed Len "a big debt of gratitude for his time, efforts and innovation and his forward planning".

"Len had the ability to work with and encourage parishioners at all functions - he was the instigator.

"He was an amazing man of integrity and honesty," she said.

"He was also a scholar - very well read, with a photographic memory." â—?

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Len Willett has been remembered as a man of great integrity, humility - and faith.

The former Glengallan and Warwick Shire councillor and fifth-generation farmer passed away last month, with hundreds packing into St Mary's Catholic Church in Warwick on Friday 27 July for his funeral.

Len passed away after a lengthy battle with illness and had lived for the last several years at The Oaks at Warwick Hospital.

True to form, Len had requested of his family that no eulogy be given at his funeral, with his life celebrated with a Requiem Mass.

The Mass was celebrated by Len's longtime friend Father Don Murray, with both having attended Downlands College.

Agriculture was the main focus of Len's working life, but he was also heavily involved in community affairs, not just as a shire councillor but also with groups including Akooramak Home for the Aged, St Mary's Catholic Parish and Co-operation in Development or CO-ID, an overseas aid agency which builds schools in Bangladesh.

CO-ID was founded by the late Fred Hyde OAM of Warwick, who died in late 2016 at the age of 96.

CO-ID chair Dr Olav Muurlink said Len Willett had his "civic duty hat on right until the end", with the CO-ID board holding its meetings at The Oaks in recent times so Len could "continue to attend to his duty as a committee member".

"When Len spoke in council, you could hear a pin drop," Olav recalled.

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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD A new honour board at the Warwick Bridge Club honours the late Joan McLellan OAM for her longstanding contributions to the club, including the teaching of Contract Bridge to novice players.

The honour board was donated by her niece Priscilla and will record the winners of the Memorial Pairs Championship dedicated in Joan's honour.

The Warwick Bridge Club was formed in 1985 and was inextricably linked to the arrival in Warwick of Neil and Beverly Bonnell.

Neil came to town after being appointed Principal of The Scots PGC College - but his taking up of the role was partly conditional on the existence of a bridge club in the Rose City.

After discovering that bridge was played somewhat informally in Warwick at the time - with some players travelling to Toowoomba on Friday evenings - the Bonnells and others, including Paul and Mary Johnston, set about establishing a 'proper' bridge club in Warwick.

Play was originally held at the Band Centre on Albert Street but the big breakthrough for the club came in 2007 when it moved into the former Scout Hut in Victoria Park, following a $90,000 renovation.

Today the Warwick Bridge Club has around 60 members, with play held on Mondays and Fridays from 1pm to 5pm.

Supervised play and lessons for new and

GET READY Warwick Central State School will hold a Prep Open Day on Thursday 23 August from 9am to 10am.

The school is looking ahead to its Prep enrolments for 2019 and boasts Prep facilities which are second to none.

The open day will be a fantastic opportunity for parents and families to check out the Prep learning environment at Warwick Central State School and complete enrolments for their children.

Children born between July 1st and June 30th of the following year, and are turning five years of age, are eligible for Prep in that year. There are also certain criteria for children born up until July 31st who may be eligible for Early Entry to Prep.

Warwick Central State School runs a prePrep activity program to ensure a smooth transition for these youngsters.

The school is located at the corner of Guy and Percy streets. For more information contact Warwick Central State School on 4660 4333. ●

Warwick Bridge Club Grand Masters John Rose and Beverly and Neil Bonnell with the honour board. improving players are held on Wednesday's from 9am to 11.30am.

Contract bridge is played by four players per table and requires players to bid how many cards or "tricks" they believe they can take on a deal.

Neil Bonnell - the founding president and currently Official Teacher of the Warwick Bridge Club - says one of the many

benefits of playing bridge is "keeping the mind active", along with the "social aspect".

"Our club is a mixture of people who wouldn't necessarily meet in other circles," Neil said.

New players are always welcome - visit www.warwick.bridgeaustralia.org or contact Neil Bonnell on 4661 8221. ●

Warwick Central State School is looking forward to Prep enrolments for 2019.

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The soldier settler will be larger than the other figures for two reasons.

The first is to act as a signpost to the Interpretation Centre being built at Amiens by the Amiens History Association. The second and more important reason is that this was the largest in number of returned men to be settled in any Queensland Scheme,

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This project is designed to honour the returned men who became soldier settlers at the end of WWI. They came to build a family farm which they could hand down to their sons and grandsons. The soldier settler needed a horse, plough, an axe - and

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The Government provided a railway, administration buildings, school, store etc. and training for the men. The Red Cross provided a Bush Nurse, and the new settlers created a supportive community surrounding Amiens and followed the rail line to Cottonvale.

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This monument will depict a soldier settler, his wife, horse, plough - all in bronze - plus tools and surrounded by logs, granite, and stark high trees.

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Cottonvale was the commencement of the railway branch line to Amiens.

This monument is designed so future generations can learn about the scheme, and understand how the soldier settlement developed the fruit industry. There were more than 750 soldier settlers who came to the area, but many did not stay.

This symbolic monument has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the eyes of a child, but with significant meanings to each element for those discerning observers.

The inclusion of the settler's wife in this tableau will help future generations understand what these women gave to this community, as well as their own families. These are the women of the CWA, the women who held dances (initially in a railway carriage) to fundraise for various improvements in the area - the School of Arts lending library, the Community Hall, helping the Red Cross provide the Bush Nurse and her housing. These women literally made a caring, sharing, and supportive community from a group of people who had not met prior to arriving on the Granite Belt.

We must honour them - this was the Pikedale Soldier Settlement Scheme - see the book 'Soldier Settlers of the Granite Belt', published using a grant from Round 1 of the Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program. ●

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We have been very fortunate to engage the respected sculptor Phillip Perides

to produce the bronze statues of the wife and the soldier. The Perides Foundry is in Brisbane. We felt it was very important that the work was done in Australia, by Australians and using Australian materials Much of this work will be funded through the sales of engraved pavers along the Armistice Walk from the car park to the monument. Members of the public can commemorate their own returned family members by purchasing a paver for $100. This will be the first time the wives of the returned men are included in a monument. Any family member who served overseas in any conflict, or any wife of a returned man can be included. For more information on the pavers please contact the Stanthorpe Heritage Museum on 4681 1711. ●

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Right: The site for the Soldier Settler Monument has been donated by Sam Giacca of Sam’s Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg at Cottonvale. The stunning horse component of the Monument is currently outside Sam’s shop, awaiting the arrival of the other parts of the installation.

The Monument will be located a short distance from Sam’s. The Free Times extends our condolences to Sam over the recent passing of Polly (pictured).

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The renovated three-bedroom home has decking on two sides to encompass the views. Lovely polished timber floors in the large open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Big five-burner gas range with and electric oven, rangehood,

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Area - 1475 ha (3649 acres) Freehold, Lot 3 on plan CVE 29 Parish Glenlyon Country - Undulating to hilly traprock grazing country. Timbered with iron bark, box and gum with areas of cypress and apple. Generally open grazing with some apple trees. Generally open grazing with some apple trees and some regrowth needing timber treatment.

Water - 2km frontage to Pikes Creek.

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Very good three-stand electric shearing shed which holds 900 sheep under cover, inside drenching race, large set of yards at shed and three sets of drafting yards,

cattle yards, 3 x 5000 gal rainwater tanks on house and shearing shed.

Plant: Two electric stands, McLodge electric wool press, 2 x 10T grain silos plus auger.

Livestock: Nil. Carrying capacity: 2200 DSE plus cattle owner estimates.

Clearview is situated in the heart of the famous Trap Rock wool growing area. With great views over Glenlyon Dam, Clearview is an ideal property set up for both sheep and cattle operation with scale and location. The Vendors and/or their Agents do not give any warranty as to errors or omissions, if any, in these particulars which they believe to be accurate when complied. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the particulars. ●

OUR HOME RENO OBSESSION SHOWS NO SIGN OF EASING QUEENSLANDERS love to renovate and in the 12 months to March 2018 we spent a whopping $1.43 billion on knocking out dividing walls and installing enormous tropical-rainfall shower heads, according to the ABS.

Compare this with the 12 months to March 2003, when just $0.67 billion was spent on renovations and the growth in this market is steady, growing about 115 per cent over the past 15

years.

A quick glance at the Bunnings revenue figures indicate where we bought our renovation supplies. In Wesfarmers' 2003 annual report, the gross revenue for the Home Improvements division (Australia and New Zealand) was reported as $3.4 billion and in 2017 that figure ballooned to $13.5 billion (although this figure also included the new UK division).

It's now a well-entrenched weekend tradition. Grab a sausage at the fundraising sausage sizzle as you get your paint supplies then swap reno stories with colleagues on Monday morning.

And fuelling that obsession is the countless shows that reveal how easy it is to do basic renovations yourself.

Better Homes & Gardens debuted in 1995, but it probably wasn't until

2003 when The Block hit our screens, dazzling us with the block of four Sydney apartments with Bondi views that we really caught the bug. Since then dozens of reno shows, such as Flip or Flop, Masters of Flip, The Fixer Upper, Curb Appeal, Love it or List it, and countless others have taught us to unleash our inner renovator and transform our homes into castles. ● 81 Albion Street, Warwick, Qld, 4370 Ph: 4661 8100 warwick.ljhooker.com.au

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2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large living area, bathroom with shower, spacious laundry and well-designed kitchen make for a very comfortable lifestyle with all rooms filled with natural light. Floor and window coverings are tasteful and functional with reverse cycle air conditioning to ensure enjoyment of this home.

Security Screens, security doors and a home security system provide a safe living environment and small landscaped gardens are aesthetically pleasing yet easy care. Rear yard access is another plus of this well-designed residence with a small garden shed providing great storage. Single car remote garage has further space to store excess items and has internal access to the unit, great for rainy days or carrying groceries through to the kitchen.

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Lounge has bay window and glass featured front door to portico entry. Vehicle access to 800 m² yard, double garage has drive thru bay.

$ 365,000 Opportunity Knocks 1950’s home is investment or handyman to reap

$ 329,000 Big Living Space Close to hospital, on elevated 954 m², brick

rewards of labour. Three good sized bedrooms have ceiling fans. Updated bathroom has walk in shower for wheelchair. Original timber kitchen has room for dining, leading out to a covered verandah. Separate lounge has ceiling fan and double sliding doors. Laundry is downstairs with handy second toilet off the undercover area.

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veneer 4 built in bedrooms and large open living areas. NEW carpet throughout, NEW vinyl in the kitchen with NEW electric stove and plenty of storage. Dining and living lounge has a reverse cycle air con plus a wood fire for winter. Hall storage cupboard with another room opposite that could be an office or rumpus. Family bathroom has bath & shower, separate toilet.

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Two large built-in bedrooms and two smaller.

Walk to shops, schools from here. Kitchen/ dining combo was renovated with good storage and bench space. Large lounge has a wood fire.

Family bathroom has bath, separate shower, large vanity. Laundry and toilet, Lock up car garage + double carport. Renting at $275 p.w.

bedrooms with a northerly aspect on 601 m².

Main bedroom is a bay room with walk-inrobe and en suite. Bright and airy open plan living encompasses lounge at entry, dining and kitchen. Single remote garage has rear access and is direct to the kitchen. Main bathroom has bath and separate shower, separate toilet.

Reverse cycle air con plus ceiling fans.

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$ 285,000 Quiet Cul de Sac Three larger bedroom home features VJ walls

For Rent: 4661 3663 ELBOW VALLEY 3 Brm Timber, A/C, kitchen, dining, laundry, rural, 2 car ............. $ 220 p.w.

2 Brm Unit, air con, new kitchen, open plan living, shower, 1 car .......................... $ 230 p.w.

MARYVALE 5 Brm Timber, woodfire, kitchen, dining, laundry, 2 bath, 3 car .......... $ 350 p.w.

3 Brm Brick, aircon, kitchen, dining, u/c entertain, shed, 1 car ............................... $ 280 p.w.

3 Brm Timber, bath, mod kitchen, air con, open living, 2 car, u/cover decks, ........ $ 285 p.w.

JUNABEE, 3 Brm, bath, entertain, 2 car shed, fenced, tanks.................................. $ 295 p.w.

WILDASH 2 Ac, 3 Brm, bath, deck, 2 car, fenced, Solar power .............................. $ 300 p.w.

5 Brm Brick UNIT, 2 bath, mod kitchen, air con, open living, 1 car, u/c entertain .. $ 300 p.w.

4 Brm Brick, 2 bath, built-ins, aircon, entertain, 2 car, shed, fenced ....................... $ 335 p.w.

4 Brm Brick + shed, 2 bath, 2 living, kitchen, aircon, decks, 4 car, fenced............. $ 390 p.w.

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Freshly painted inside and out, new carpet and vinyl and new fencing around air conditioned sturdy 2 bedroom block house on 2821 m² on the North side of Warwick, near the Racecourse and close to facilities. Open plan living has basic kitchen, large bathroom with shower over the bath, separate toilet, laundry, single garage and undercover entertaining. Fenced into house yard and a rural paddock for horse or pony beside.

OFFERS Quality Property Great country lifestyle setup - large 4 bedroom + office, 2 bathroom, open plan living home, plus 5 bay shed, bore & more. All bedrooms have built ins, main has ensuite /spa bath. Open plan living has timber floors. Family area opens to undercover decks, front & back. Double ended maids room & linen. Fenced paddocks, 15,000 gal of Rainwater, bore, solar power ... more

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and timber floors. Main & second bedroom has walk-in-robe. Entry doubles as study, leads to spacious combined dining kitchen with reverse cycle air con, adjoining lounge. Family kitchen has adequate bench space and storage.

Bathroom has bath, separate shower, toilet is next to laundry. Front & back decks on 1033 m² fenced yard, 3 bay colorbond shed.

$ 260,000 Rural Benefits JUNABEE - On 1133 m², with mountain and valley views, is freshly painted interior, 3 built in bedroom brick home on bitumen road.

Tiled open plan has modern kitchen, dining and lounge living has wood fire + split system reverse cycle air conditioning. Family bathroom has bath, separate shower, separate toilet next door. Laundry utility accesses fenced yard, double colorbond garage has power, large tanks.

$ 269,000 LAND WARWICK - 809 m², elevated views, water, sewerage, ready to build ....................... $ 89,000 WARWICK - 854 m², power, town water, curb & channel, 3 Bay SHED.................. $ 100,000 WARWICK - 1.8 Ha, bitumen road, creek frontage, power, water............................. $ 235,000 PRATTEN - 4052 m², power nearby, town water, gravel road...................................... $ 35,000 ALLORA - 917 m², development approval, power, water, in CBD ............................... $ 89,000 WILLOWVALE - 8094 m², Bitumen road frontage, power nearby, rural fenced ........ $ 130,000 ELLINTHORP - 1012 m², only 7.2K or 7 min to Allora, power next door .................... $ 28,000 MARYVALE - 2023 m², power available, close to school, VIEWS ............................... $ 45,000 DEUCHAR - 8 Ha, bitumen road, 3 bay shed, power, phone, country views ........... $ 150,000 WARWICK - 2851 m², 2 bitumen road frontage, power, water, light industry ........... $ 427,000

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Killarney Rodeo will start on Friday 10 August at the Killarney Showgrounds from 5pm, and will go until Sunday 12 August. Admission adults $10, high school students and senior card holders $5, and primary students $3. Open and Junior events, bull riding, bare back, barrel racing, poddy ride, steer wrestling, rope and tie and much more. Bar, BBQ and live music until late. Phone Jan on 4666 4111 or 0439 499 188.

MONDAY 13 AUGUST National Seniors Meeting will be on Monday 13 August in the Williams Hall, Guy Street, Warwick from 11.15am.

Bookings for lunch is now open until Tuesday 7 August at Suncorp Bank. Guest speaker will be Andrew Gale. For more details phone Carmel on 4661 3136.

ALL ABOARD FOR TRAIN FUN Granite Belt Support Services invites locals to come along to the Stanthorpe Railway Station this Saturday 11 August and be part of a big fundraising push to finish off stage two of 'GBSS House'.

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RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH GREATS Recently I was fortunate enough to be invited to a special Lord's Taverners Luncheon at the Qld Cricketers Club to honour the legendary Lew Cooper and also Bulls winning Coach Wade Seccombe.

Among a host of luminaries were Darren Lehmann, Barry Maranta, Stan Gilchrist, Queensland Cricket CEO Max Walters and former Test Umpire Mel Johnston.

It was a great tribute and I feel very fortunate to class Lew as a good friend. It is impossible to chronicle the achievements of the man as a cricketer, administrator and innovator. It is widely recognised and was acknowledged by all that attended that the contribution this man has made to Cricket will never be surpassed.

Lew has been in very poor health but made it to the event and was humbled by the attention. More used to arranging these things than being the centre of attention.

MC, Andrew Courtice recounted many of Lew's achievements, while Max Walters acknowledged Lew's roles in administration within Queensland Cricket. The current captain of his beloved Queensland University Cricket Club spoke of Lew's influence on players past and present and the ongoing culture of the club. Former Australian and Queensland keeper John McLean also spoke of Lew's impressive keeping record.

The accolades and recognition kept coming from the Over 40's and Veteran's cricket - the Wanderers Club and of course Lord Tavernier's Australia and a host of others.

This is one extraordinary man and it should be no surprise he was awarded an OAM for his service to the game.

Most mere mortals are happy to receive Life Membership from one organisation - Lew is a well deserving Life Member of a list of organisations a mile long, including Queensland Cricket.

Wade Seccombe also spoke as a fellow keeper of his admiration for Cooper and also the influence he had on him as a young player and now a coach and leader.

Next week I leave on my annual Wanderers Tour to Central Queensland. It will be a bitter sweet trip for many of us.

For the first time in 42 years Lew Cooper will not be our Tour Leader. Unfortunately not well enough to join us. Missing will be the booming voice ordering us to our rooms, on and off our bus and herding us to various events. We are headed as I said to Central Queensland, however without Lew's guidance and direction heaven only knows where we will end up and whether or not we will manage to make it home but I'll keep you posted from "the Bus" or perhaps send out an SOS. -Casey ROUND 21 SINKS TIPSERS & CLAIMS A COACH The wash up of NRL Round 21 has everyone, players Coaches, commentators, spectators fans probably even the Club Mascots reeling.

Not only did results decimate nearly everyone I know who is in a tipping competition; somehow a Coach lost his job (despite his side winning, former club greats have turned on their own and some normally very vocal coaches were left speechless. Just what is going on in 2018 please explain?

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Some of the action on the Range last Sunday. shoved none too gracefully out the door at the Panthers.

There have been mutterings around the coaching position at the Panthers almost since the start of the season. This decision however has pretty much everyone except the Panthers inner sanctum ruled by Gus Gould shaking their heads. The Panthers sit with one foot in the door of the top four and as certain as anyone can be in 2018 of playing finals football. Please explain?

While all that unfolds and plays out we poor tipsters are left to struggle with what is to come in round 22.

JT and the Cowboys were gallant in defeat against the Roosters last week and return home for "that man's" final game against the Broncos. Will JT break the heart of every Bronco's fan just one more time?

Perhaps.

The Warriors took down the Dragons who seem to be on a slippery slide into dangerous territory at the business end of the season. This week the Warriors face off against the Knights who lost to the Tigers in another heart break game that saw Mitchell Pearce cop another injury.

The Roosters are hitting form on cue for the finals and this week have to deal with the Bunnies who brought down the Storm in an awesome display last round. If the Roosters are to be true contenders then they must win here.

The Panthers were dreadful in the first against the Raiders but picked up their game to snatch a win from under the noses of the Raiders. It was a win that left Raiders Coach Ricky Stuart lost for words (unheard of) and of course seems to have cost Hook his job. Where do you go from there?

Hard to say what the wash up will be at the Panthers but you would think they will still start favourites against the Titans who were beaten by wooden spoon favourites the Eels last weekend.

Interesting game between the Bulldogs and Manly - one of the toughest of the round. The Doggies have finally hit their straps and the revamped side was impressive beating the Broncos. If anyone has an explanation for their performance please feel free to share.

Manly snatched a cheeky win from the Sharks jaws thanks to DCE in possibly their best performance of the year. Sharks coach Shane Flanagan certainly wasn't lost for words after the game giving his side a monumental spray.

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Eagles looks to be a toss of the coin.

The Eels were better in round 21 while the Dragons were ordinary. Surely the Dragons can bounce back here.

On Sunday Ricky's Raiders take on the Tigers. The Tigers elder statesmen are playing in a purple patch of form but lost one of their young gun, Corey Thompson to injury for the remainder of the season. In another tough one perhaps the Tigers will cause Ricky more angst.

The Storm and the Sharks go head to head in the last game of the round.

Melbourne was very un-Melbourne like last week and to everyone's horror Mr Invincible, Cameron Smith limped from the field with a foot injury. Apparently the problem is not as bad as first thought and he is expected to play this round - (should not be a surprise to anyone).

I think the Sharks will find the Storm a bit too hot here. But then of course this is NRL 2018 and anything is likely HENDRY ON TARGET FOR AUGUST MEDAL The August Monthly Medal and Putting competition were decided last week at thee Stanthorpe Golf Club. Mark Hendry and Ian Pickering were both in excellent touch and returned rounds of nett 67. After a count back mark Hendry nosed ahead by the narrowest of margins to win the race for the medal relegating Ian to the runners up position. Hendry sealed a good day on the course by also claiming the Best Gross 74 and the least number of putts, 26 for the round.

Helen Jones has been in excellent form in recent weeks and l her win a couple of weeks ago was no fluke when she won the Ladies medal event. Helen who finished the round with nett 67 had a fair front nine but set up here win with a back nine of 45 off the stick.

Lyn Ludlow also finished her round with a score of nett 69 which was good enough to claim the runners up prize. She also returned the best gross score of 89 in the Ladies event. Putting honours for the ladies were shared by Nikki Waterworth and the winner, Helen Jones. Both players required 26 putts for the round. Lyn Ludlow held the approach shot for the ladies at 17.

Keith Barnett claimed the Men's pin shot at three, Richard Reardon at 12 and Keith Jones at 17. Pro-pins went to Len Leigh at 1/10, Bill Pyne at 5/14 and Matt Waterworth at 9/18. The birdies nest was left untouched.

In the run down, it was a ball each to scores of nett 71 and better for the men while Madeline Jarman was sole beneficiary

of the ladies' run down.

This event has been sponsored by Gino's Floor Coverings for several years and the club greatly appreciates their ongoing support.

In other club news the Captain's match play has been drawn and players who qualified from the club championships are involved. The draw has been posted on the notice board inside the club house and players are advised to check the sheet for their opponents and respective playing times.

This week the club has scheduled another stroke event which will be sponsored by Michael Lane. Tee off is from 11.00 am and there time sheet is on the board at the clubhouse for this event.

SPORTING SHOOTERS BUSY The Inglewood Sporting Shooters had a roll up for their events on Sunday.

Iain Brown aka Buckshot was successful in the Single Action shoot filling the placings in the event were Peter (Doc) Solomon and Brad (Little Doc) Clarke.

Tom Donald showed his versatility winning the NRA Action Pistol Match and the Down the Line Clays.

Stephanie Dudgeon finished in second place in the Action Pistol match ahead of Paul Ugljesa. The Dudgeons also filled the minor placings behind Donald in the Clays.

Troy accepted the runners up spot while Michael finished in third spot.

This Sunday the club has scheduled a hull program of events. At 10.00am Single Action and Rimfire Benchrest which will be followed at 1.00pm by Service Pistols.

A reminder, visitors are always welcome down on the Bosnjak Road Range. Check out all the upcoming action on the club's Facebook page.

SWAPPING ONE ROUND BALL FOR ANOTHER Members of the United Redbacks Football Club swapped their normal round ball for a much smaller round ball and joined club stalwart Steve Mc Evoy on the fairway at the Stanthorpe Golf Club in the Sunday Sporters competition.

I haven't heard that they unearthed any budding golfing super stars the group enjoyed them and were made very welcome by the Sporters regulars.

It was John Walsh who took the honours. Steve McEvoy and Angelo Maugeri figured in the run downs. Matt Waterworth returned the Best Gross.

George Merritt and Liam Hitchener transitioned from football to the golfing caper best. Merritt claiming the Pin shot at the 12th and Kitchener was on the spot at the 17th. Dick Hilton flew the flag for the regular Sporters crew claiming the Pro Pin. Paul Byrnes won one of the meat trays while another of the football infiltrators, Brian Westerhout snuck off with the second tray.

Tee off is once again at the normal time of 8.00-8.30am this weekend and players will be hoping for a repeat of last Sunday's perfect conditions. Ever thought of joining them - they make visitors very welcome - as the United Redbacks crew discovered.

TANNY BOWLERS UP TO TRICKS The Tannymorel Bowls club recently held the Kiss Family Bowls day and what a day it was - Bowls, a great meal and horse racing of a kind to finish - couldn't ask for more really.

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Dave Mc Mahon, Nick Thompson, Di Walsh and Gordie Assay were the overall winners.

The winning team showed their opponents Georgia Kiss, Ryan Boal Lyn Coleman and Shep a clean set of heels winning the game 16-6.

The Runner's up team included Liz Murdock, Gina, Ash Coleman and Walshy had a 15-8 win over Anna Pegler, Deb Anderson, Dave Thompson and Don Clouten.

In other games Damo Boal, John Kiss Tiger George and Tuck proved too good for April Lamb Peter, Vic Anderson and Ken Armstrong winning 11-6.

John Kiss was adamant that his bow's Coach was responsible for his poor showing. Sources close to the action however confirm that no amount of coaching was going to help the cause or alter the outcome.

Courtney Thompson, Marg Thompson and Fritzy had a 10-7 win in a close encounter with Sue George, Brendan Wyatt and Burt.

In the final match up Marion Faa Stu Hoffman Jill Brown and Thommo claimed a 12-9 win over Maddie Campbell Lisa Kiss Mick Brown and Sue Butz.

When it came to the horse racing events, Tuck the Clerk of the Course and Chief Steward had his hands full. There were plenty of would be Fine Cotton ring-ins, suspect riding performances and the odd suspicious substance inquires. Tuck, he was too smart for all those "jockey" types.

The club wishes to thanks all those who contributed to the success of an outstanding day.

WATTLES IN CONTROL Wattles stamped their authority on the TRL comepittion with another gutsy win in the final round of regular fixtures last weekend.

With the TRL Minor Premiership safely in their keeping Wattles finishes the season with a win taking their tally to 30 points six points clear of Valleys, Dalby and Warwick who all finished on 24 points with for and against deciding their fate. Highfields round out the 2018 top five.

In the final fixture game of the season Wattles kept their 2018 unbeaten

Legend of Queensland Cricket Lew Cooper took centre stage at the recent Lord's Taverners Luncheon in his honour. He is pictured with Maryvale's Kevin Bourke, Patrick Pattulio (Wanderers Cricket Club) and Bernie Pramberg. record at Platz Oval intact with a 36-22 win over Highfields and must now be warm favourites to claim another TRL premiership. Highfields, however made the home side fight hard for their win. The visitors skipped out to a 10 nil lead early in the game.

Wattles players responded and dug deep and with weight of possession in their favour narrowed the half time score to 10-6.

Highfields's representative player Jarrod Lee showed all of his class setting up one of the Eagles tries when he put up a high bomb.

Denzel Burns out leapt the inform Wattles Jackson Green to gather and score.

Wattles burst out of the boxes when play resumed in the second half Jackson Green and Ryan Duggan both crossing for four pointers to put their team in front 18-10.

Highfields however would not go away and after a Zane Muller break Aaron Hooper scored and with a successful conversion Highfields were suddenly within two points.

Wattles did not take their foot off the accelerator and put the game to bed with tries to Nathan Gaulton, Matt Duggan and Travis Burns. Highfields scored one more try but the game was beyond their reach.

While Wattles played well across the paddock there were some notable performances. Dale Perkins has been one of the form front rowers of the TRL all season and Saturday was no exception.

Matt Duggan and Travis Burns once again led from the front and were possibly the

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best on ground.

The game was a great dress rehearsal for the finals series.

While all the action this weekend turns to Glenholme Park, the Minor Premiers have earned the week off but are sure to be watching with interest the outcome of round one of the semi finals.

In a close game in Reserve Grade, Wattles went down 26-18 and this weekend play Valleys in the knockout round of the semi finals.

The Wattles Under 18 side was comprehensively beaten 74-4 by Highfields and they will watch the finals series from the sidelines.

WATTLES 36 (Braydon Wilson, Jackson Green, Ryan Duggan, Matt Duggan, Nathan Gaulton, Travis Burns tries; M Duggan 6 goals) HIGHFIELDS 22 (Sean Hamel, Denzel Burns, Aaron Hooper, Dale Madden tries; Jarrod Lee 3 goals) COWBOYS IN GOOD FORM The Warwick Cowboys head into this weekend's knock out semi final in a purple patch of form after wrapping up the final round of the regular competition with a comprehensive win 48-4 win over Brothers at Fr Ranger Oval on Sunday.

It was a game in which the home-side dominated. The Cowboys led 20-4 at half time and went on to add another 28 unanswered points in the second half. In all they scored nine tries with Mitch Watson claiming a double. Kicking duties were shared between Mick Bloomfield (5) and David McGrady (1).

Two of the rookie players in the team, Cody Byrne and Mitch Watson turned in eye catching performances.

While it was a comprehensive win Brothers have only won two games this season and the team can expect to face much tougher competition in the finals.

There are never any easy assignments when finals footy come around and on TRL Super Sunday at Glenholme Park Warwick will need to be at their best when they take on Highfields in the knockout semi final. On paper Warwick look to have the upper hand having beaten Highfields in the opening game of the season and again in round 12. Both games however were close

and on Sunday both teams have nothing to lose and everything to gain with the winner progressing to the second round the finals and the loser knocked out of the competition and heading to end of season celebrations.

The A Grade win last weekend wrapped a Super Sunday for the Cowboys club with all four grades finishing off the season with wins.

Warwick was successful 72-22 in Reserve Grade. The Under 18 side had a 38-6 win and the second division defeated Brothers 64-8 and go on this weekend to play Pittsworth in the semi finals of that competition.

In the other A Grade Semi final second placed Valleys will play defending premiers Dalby.

WARWICK 48 (Mitch Watson 2, Dylan Galloway, Mick Bloomfield, Dave McGrady, Matt Marshall, Declan McLoughlin, Cody Byrne, Craig Donn tries; Mick Bloomfield 5, David McGrady goals) defeated BROTHERS 4(Jaren Bender try) GREMLINS HOPING TO MAKE THIER MARK The Stanthorpe Gremlins capped off a great opening season in the TRL Clive Berghofer C Grade competition with a 64-8 win over Dalby. The Gremlins finished in fourth spot on the competition ladder and this weekend make their first appearance in the TRL semi finals. In what will seem like ground hog day they take on Dalby in the knockout round. It will be their third clash in as many weeks. The two teams have met on three occasions in total through the season with Dalby successful in two of the three encounters.

This weekend the Gremlins will be playing for their chance to progress to the next round of the semi finals and with a full complement of players available for Sunday's semi will give it a red hot shake. Well done Gremlins and good luck this weekend.

Dave Taylor 122.6, Paul Weidman 120.7, Graham Park 116.4, Bert Jeffery 105.1, Linda Nelson (one round only DNF). (open): Bruce McAllan 120.7, Neil Sexton 117.5, Margaret Taylor 115.4, Bob Tyllyer 114.3.

"Oh, what a beautiful morning", as the song goes and indeed it was, with almost perfect conditions for the competitors last Sunday. The scores reflected the conditions with some excellent shooting, notably Kevin who top scored using a standard Sako varmint rifle, well done Kevin.

Next Sunday 12th August we will be at the 400 yard mound, hopefully we will have another good attendance and fine weather. If anyone wishes to participate in long range target shooting in a friendly environment come along on a Sunday morning and have a try, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start, contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information.

team and the runners-up were G Green's team.

There will be mixed social bowls on Saturday as usual. Play starts at 1.00 p.m., with names to be in by 12.30 by calling the club on 4661 9050 . There will be the usual prizes on offer, as well as a chance to win the jackpot

CASEY'S TIPS BRONCOS, WARRIORS, ROOSTERS, PANTHERS, MANLY, DRAGONS, TIGERS, STORM, GOOD LUCK

WARWICK BOWLS CLUB Last Wednesday, 1st August, Dawn and Trish held their sponsored bowls afternoon, and our thanks to them for their sponsorship. The afternoon was well attended with 22 players and several apologies.

Thank you to the ladies who helped cater for the beautiful afternoon tea, and to Greg behind the bar, and to the hard working members for such a great Green.

Result with the Conditions of Play being the highest winning score and the lowest winning score: K. Bloomfield, C. Johnson, S. Tyter def. D. Phillips, S. Valentine, E. Welsh 16-15.

P. Cutmore, R. Smith, J. Ruhle def. R. Valentine, H. Gibson, T. Wright 17-14.

A. Naylor, L. Collie def. T. Owens, K.. Hayes 26-15.

D. Miller, T. Gallagher, M. Holder def. R. Forbes, B. Buckel, P. Collis 19-13.

Congratulations to the winners Alex Naylor, Lynn Collie (26), and to the runner-ups Kay Bloomfield, Col Johnson and Steve Tyter.

Results of 2nd Round of Club Selected Pairs: B. Hansen, J. Cutmore def. T. Seaniger, J. Rickard 15-12.

T. Gallagher (sub K. Hayes), P. Collis def. B. Buckel (sub P. Cutmore), M. Holder 24-10.

R. Bean, E. Welsh def. C. Johnson, D. Christensen 27-14.

Result Social Bowls: T. Pritchard, D. Warr, H. Gibson, S. Tyter def. B. Maunder, P. reynolds, J. Ruhle, B. Black 21-14.

COMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST: Sat. 11th: There will be no bowls owing to a Club booking. freetimes.com.au

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

Sat. 18th: Social.

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

Sat. 25th: Social.

Wed. 29th: K.F.C. For all Social and Sponsored Bowls names must be in between 12 noon and 12.30pm for play at 1.00pm, or can be placed on the notice board outside the Club in the appropriate column.

S.D.D.M.B.A. The Southern Downs District Men's Bowls Association President Singles were played at Warwick East Bowls Club and Warwick Bowls Club on Saturday 14th July, and continued at Warwick East on 15th July. There were 8 sections of 3. They quality of bowls was outstanding.

The section winners on the 14th July were: Phil Wagner, Frank Gallo, Nick Farmer, Brian Wilmot, Peter Ayerst, Dave Weir, Graham Warner and Doug Christensen.

Result of the Quarter Finals on 15th July: F. Gallo def. P. Wagner 25-23.

P. Ayerst def. D. Weir 25-19. G. Wagner def. D. Christensen 25-24.

Result of Semi Finals: F. gallo def. B. Wilmot 25-22.

P. Ayerst def. G. Warner 25-23.

Result of Final: P. Ayerst def. F. Gallo 25-21.

Peter Collis would like to thank both Clubs for hosting this event, and also thank you to the ladies for their catering, bar staff and Green Keepers.

SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB Results for Sunday 5th August.

300 yards F Class (standard): Kevin Jones 123.7,

WARWICK EAST BOWLS CLUB Results of the monthly triples held last Thursday.

Round 1: G Creighton, G Assay, M Shepherd 14 d. E Diery, J Harslett, B Lee 5; P Gynther, W Tucker, L Tucker 13 d. K Mooney, G Davis, C Davidson 6; B Gibson, D Miller 13 d. G Shelley, D Derrick 6; R Parker, Joe, Browny 13 d. R Tate, J Lasak, H Lasak 6; G Green, M Skaines, J Cochrane 15 d. P Collis, R Philps, M Wright 4; S Tyter, D Christensen, G Murphy 12 d. B Black, C Lawler, D Warr 7. Round 2 (skips only): K Mooney 13 d. G Shelley 6; G Creighton 13 d. B Gibson 6; P Gynther 14 d. E Diery 5; G Green 12 d. S Tyter 7; B Black 14 d. R Tate 5; P Collis 13 d.

R Parker 6. Three teams ended up with equal scores, but on a count-back the winners were P Gynther's

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