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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk The generosity of our local community when it comes to the drought has not been surprising to me, but it still blows me away.

The Free Times has a 'Buy A Bale' donation bucket on the front counter in our office and while it has only been there for not quite a fortnight, around $1000 has already gone through it.

We've had pensioners come in and drop in $50, along with farmers themselves who want to help out their mates.

We're hearing it a lot right now but it's not a platitude to say that country people stick by each other. We're seeing that at a local level in a really meaningful way.

It was a pleasure to catch up with Jenny Jensen of Rural Aid for our cover story this week (see pages 4 and 5) and to hear about the free assistance that organisation provides.

Jenny is one of the many people on the front line of the drought response and the message is that help - both physical and emotional - is out there.

A big thank you also goes out to the local businesses who have contributed to the 'Buy A Bale' initiative by advertising in our 'Rural Links' feature pages this week - and to our sales executives Natasha Sheahan and Lisa Crouch for spreading the word.

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NEWS With the prolonged dry conditions talk of new dams and alternative water sources in the region continues - special report on pages 6-7.

RURAL LINKS The latest on the Southern Downs Regional Council's controversial pest scheme, beehive thefts and more - rural news on pages 13-23.

LEYBURN SPRINTS The town of Leyburn is set to roar this weekend with the 2018 Historic Leyburn Sprints - read all about it on page 26.

CASEY'S SPIN Warwick's Margo Robertson sent us a snap of this colourful chap for Lenscape this week - send your nature, sunset, landscape, pets or other favourite snaps for Lenscape to newsdesk@freetimes.com.au

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COUNCIL’S ‘NEW ERA’ FOR WASTE A reduction in landfills across the region is a key element of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s new 10 year waste management plan.

Mayor Tracy Dobie this week said the ‘Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2019-2028’ represents a “new era” in waste management.

Under the plan The Yangan landfill will be converted to a transfer station, while the Ballandean, Karara and Forest Springs bin

stations will become supervised facilities.

The plan points out the Stanthorpe landfill is nearing capacity and a new waste transfer station will be built “at a location near the New England Highway”, with the current Stanthorpe site remaining open as a recycling facility.

“Council is seeking feedback from the community on how the draft plan will be implemented,” Cr Dobie said.

“The ongoing costs of Council’s current

waste collection service is unsustainable and will put financial pressure on our local residents and families moving into the future.

“As a community we disposed of almost 23,000 tonnes of waste in the past year and we must reduce the amount of recoverable waste going into landfill.

“The new waste strategy is a 10 year plan that will move the region into the future as the population grows, and which looks to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

“The plan is in line with the Queensland Government’s call for all councils to assess their waste management and manage it effectively and efficiently for its residents and the environment.”

Community consultation on the new Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 20182028 is open until Monday 3 September.

To find out how to have your say visit the council website at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or call the council on 1300 697 372. ●

BUNNINGS ON TRACK FOR NOVEMBER

BY JEREMY SOLLARS The new Bunnings outlet in Warwick is due to open in November, a company spokeswoman told the Free Times this week.

State operations manager Queensland south Margaret Walford said construction works are on schedule and progressing as planned for the new Bunnings Warehouse Warwick site.

"The new Bunnings Warehouse Warwick

represents a $16 million investment in the local economy and will span approximately 7000 square metres once complete," she said.

"The existing Warwick team members will transfer to the new warehouse once it's complete and will be joined by more than 20 new team members.

"Recruitment for new team members will commence later this month.

"The new store is expected to open in November 2018." ●

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The consensus of a public meeting held in Stanthorpe last week to discuss the future location of the council library was that it should remain in Weeroona Park.

The Southern Downs Regional Council is undertaking community consultation on a proposal to shift the Stanthorpe Library into the Civic Centre to enable the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery to expand in Weeroona Park.

Earlier this year the council engaged consultants to develop costings around a number of options for the library, including re-location of existing facilities in the Civic Centre to accommodate it.

But the majority of those who attended the public meeting last Wednesday 8 August appeared to be of the view the library should be expanded on its current site, with concerns about access to the Civic Centre for the elderly and disabled and people with prams.

Many at the meeting suggested the entire plan should be put on hold until the issue of Stanthorpe's de-amalgamation from Warwick is resolved, but Mayor Tracy Dobie made it clear at the meeting that the council will not put its business on hold until such a time.

One option raised at the meeting was to close part of Marsh Street and extend Weeroona Park to create a new "precinct" with the library, however access to the Stanthorpe Police Station was raised as an issue by the council's chief executive officer David Keenan.

Mr Keenan also pointed out that with a federal election in the wings there could be grant money available for the library's relocation or expansion.

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The consultants engaged by the council, Sydney firm Complete urban, came up with a range of options for the Stanthorpe Library, two of which involve re-locating existing areas within the Stanthorpe Civic Centre opposite Weeroona Park to accommodate the Library.

The cost estimates are as follows · New single-storey library in Civic Centre - re-locate Supper Room to Exhibition Space - $2,024,852 · New two-storey library, Civic Centre Exhibition Space (re-locate Bar to Supper Room) - $2,765,042 · Build new single-storey library adjoining Civic Centre - $1,806,000 · Expand existing library in Weeroona Park - $1,625,060

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COVER STORY Cover picture: Jenny Jensen with Olsens Produce staff members Neil Doyle and George Jackman. Olsens are still sourcing goodquality lucerne hay from local producers, but even the growers on irrigated country are finding it harder to produce due to the lack of belowsurface soil moisture.

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he region's primary producers are being reminded that help is at hand in the drought - and not only with its physical effects, but the psychological ones as well.

We could rattle off long-term rainfall statistics but let's face it, we all know how dry it is and the fact that hay is now coming onto the mainland from Tasmania - and people are selling bulk pumpkins online for stock feed - is a stark indication of the seriousness of the situation, in case anyone needed reminding.

The Free Times caught up this week with Jenny Jensen of Rural Aid, one of many people working on the front lines of the national drought response.

Along with other relief workers, Warwick-based Jenny is reaching out to our farming community as the mental toll continues to mount.

Rural Aid is a corporate and communityfunded service - it receives no government money - providing practical on-farm help to those in need, along with counselling services.

Qantas donated $3 million to Rural Aid as recently as last Friday.

Rural Aid is also the instigator of the 'Buy A Bale' campaign, which the Free Times is supporting.

Jenny, a qualified counsellor, has a very simple message for those on the land - don't be too proud to ask for help if you're at the "tipping point", as she puts it.

Rural Aid connects producers with volunteers across the country - the 'Farm Army' - who visit properties to assist with whatever physical tasks need doing, both inside and outside, and can also undertake 'farm sitting' to give the owners a chance to get away for a break.

Food and fuel vouchers can also be provided, but equally important is the access to a counsellor to be able to talk it all out - and the good news is that Rural Aid will come to you.

"We know that country people don't like to have to go into town and sit in a waiting room, and that their privacy is important to them," Jenny said.

"The counselling we provide is free and we'll go on-farm, which is a big thing.

"We treat everyone we assist respectfully and with full confidentiality.

"The main message we want to get out there is that it's OK to ask for help - we will

provide support with the emotional side of the drought."

The only criteria Rural Aid applies for its services is that farming is your primary source of income.

"When you ring us up we're not going to ask you for three years' worth of financials," Jenny said.

"The main thing people are saying is that they just want to be able to feed their stock.

"So the best way to help is through monetary donations - we have people offering clothes and food and while they mean well that's not necessarily going to be of a benefit as everyone's situation is different.

"People have been incredibly generous so far and I want to thank the community here for that.

"The issue is that the need is still going to be there in November and December and after that - there's just no end in sight at this point."

To find out more about Rural Aid and how you can become a 'Farm Army' volunteer visit www.ruralaid.org.au To contact Rural Aid's Jenny Jensen, based in Warwick, call 0476 056 194. ●

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HEARTFELT THANKS The Free Times would like to thank the many advertisers who have helped us to 'Buy A Bale' through our Rural Links pages this week your response has been amazing.

Locals wishing to donate can do so via the 'Buy A Bale' bucket in the Free Times office at 6/70 Fitzroy Street (next to Warwick Industrial Supplies) or by visiting www. buyabale.com.au Since just last week, generous locals have already donated more than $1000 at the Free Times office alone - thank you to our wonderful community! ●

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STATE FUNDING ANNOUNCED...

The Queensland Government this week appointed two drought commissioners and set aside $9 million for programs to deal with the social and financial impacts of the drought on regional communities and families.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said drought commissioners Vaughan Johnson and Mark O'Brien had agreed to work without remuneration to personally provide her with first-hand information about the effectiveness of drought assistance across affected areas of Queensland.

"This work will build on the success Mark and Vaughan have had as wild dog commissioners across western Queensland, and their own experience in working with welfare and community groups throughout our regions.

"Mark has over a decade of experience working with St Vincent De Paul throughout south west Queensland and on the organisation's state board, and Vaughan Johnson was a member of the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund Distribution Committee through the devastating 2011 floods.

"They'll advise Minister for Agricultural Industry Development Mark Furner and I about what is working best, and how things can be improved to deliver support to the farmers, families and small business who are doing it so tough in drought affected communities."

The Premier also outlined an additional $8 million in funding to support mental health and financial counselling services.

Mr Furner said an additional $1 million would put towards helping farmers access all-important fodder for their stock.

"We can't make it rain, but we can ease the burden of keeping stock alive," Minister Furner said.

"We will inject another $1 million to increase to 2,000km the maximum distance that fodder can be transported at a subsidised rate."

The LNP opposition this week urged the Premier to listen to the advice of the drought commissioners and repeal the ALP's antifarming laws.

"I'm pleading with the Premier to listen to the very people she appointed to advise her on what's best for the bush," LNP leader Deb Frecklington said.

"Labor's restrictions on using mulga to feed livestock are making it harder for farmers to keep their sheep and cattle alive.

"Mr O'Brien believes that 'farmers are the best environmentalists', so why won't Annastacia Palaszczuk listen to her own commissioner?" â—?

Fodder is being sourced from as far away as Tasmania.

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"IT WILL HAPPEN." That was the simple response from Warwick Show and Rodeo Society president Gerard O'Leary this week when asked if reports in other media that this year's Warwick Rodeo might be in doubt due to the drought were accurate.

It was suggested that the biggest event on the Warwick calendar could be under threat from low cattle numbers for the campdraft events, and drought conditions also affecting bucking stock.

Mr O'Leary dismissed such suggestions but conceded the drought was causing hurt "all round", saying it was possible campdraft cattle numbers could be down.

But he was unequivocal when it came to the 2018 event proceeding.

"The only thing that will stop us is a flood," he said.

"There's been no talk of calling off this year's Rodeo.

"Obviously the drought is affecting everyone, including many of the competitors who are also in drought.

"We still have a couple of months up our sleeve and we have access to feedlot and other cattle.

"We'll be doing our utmost to put on the best event we possibly can for this community - it will happen." â—?

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Our region's farmers are quite rightly the focus of the drought but urban water supplies across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt are also the subject of discussion as the big dry continues to bite.

Warwick's Leslie Dam this week slipped below 10 per cent of full capacity, with 10,487 megalitres in storage as of Tuesday, out of a total holding volume of 106,250ML. While this doesn't spell an imminent, Cape Town-style town water crisis - indeed the consensus is there's probably two to three years' worth of water in Leslie - it's timely to consider the longer-term when the current drought finally breaks.

Talk of late has concerned the longstanding proposal to build a new dam for Warwick on the Condamine River at Elbow Valley east of town, which would serve irrigation, town water and flood mitigation purposes.

The Free Times this week inspected the stretch of the river where the dam would theoretically be built, in the vicinity of test holes excavated back in the 1930s.

It's a matter of opinion, but given the surrounding topography and lack of significant elevated points such a dam would more than likely be rather shallow compared to others - and would certainly result in the loss of a

substantial amount of prime farming country.

But as we say, it's a matter of opinion. A better option might be the construction of a series of smaller weirs along the Condamine - and maybe some of the creeks - east of Warwick. The Free Times was told this week there was talk years ago of building a weir at Hellhole in the Swanfels district - we'd be interested to know if any locals can provide some more insight on that one.

Another suggestion for improving Warwick's town water security is to go underground.

Before Leslie Dam was built in the 1960s Warwick's urban water came from aquifers under the city, with one such relic being a well next to the Warwick Showgrounds, now long covered over with railway sleepers.

Water diviner Mick Glasby believes that despite the lack of recent rainfall Warwick's underground water level would still be well up.

"Anywhere near the river or the creeks you'd pick up good water, on the alluvial flats," Mick told the Free Times this week.

"You might have to go down a few hundred feet but they're pretty good aquifers.

"I think it'd be reasonable to look at it - Warwick doesn't have a back-up dam, all it is now is shifting water between Connolly Dam and Leslie Dam. Continued next page

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From previous page "A dam at Elbow Valley would ruin a lot of good farming country.

"Weirs are fine as long as we have rain to fill them up, and any open water storage is going to lose some to evaporation."

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A former underground water well, located in an easement near the Warwick Showgrounds.

Another local with strong views on water is pump installer and repairer Dick Howard.

Dick told the Free Times using groundwater for urban supplies is "fraught with problems, including the cost of drilling and equipping bores and the risk of flood damage to equipment on river flats".

He also pointed out that municipalities where bores have been utilised in the past have "demanded the exclusion of adjoining landholders' use of borewater".

"That is entirely unethical and unreasonable, and would be met with all sorts of legal wrangling and compensation claims," Dick said.

"The water source most obviously available, and blissfully ignored, is the stormwater system of the city.

"It sheds huge volumes from the extensive hard-surface areas of the city, and currently is discharged wastefully and destructively into a flooding Condamine River.

"This water could readily be caught in coffer dams placed around the city as

scenic lakes, in parks for example.

"Water storage is the surest way to know what is available.

"Large ring tanks, or huge concrete storages, on the high points around the rim of the Warwick City valley are obviously the best option long-term, both financially and ethically.

"High-volume diesel-driven pumps could rapidly shift stormwater to the storage on hill-tops through largediameter pipelines.

"Diesels are preferable as in wet times there are often power outages at the very time power would be needed.

"The pipelines could then act as highpressure high-flow mains back into the city supply in more normal times.

"Of course such a system would be a long-term project, and initially expensive, but this is developing a permanent solution with low maintenance costs."

Dick says another option is to "make John Citizen responsible for his own drinking supply" through the use of rainwater tanks and small private bores "in the backyard".

"Of course, water rates would need to be dispensed of to compensate the citizens and the rate of consumption would fall quite dramatically, but then so would the income from the sales of water by Council," Dick said.

"All of these water problems are a simple matter of proper logic, political will and financially-responsible planning.

"It will need to be very strongly backed by the citizens to get it done." · What do you think? Share your own thoughts in a letter to the editor email Jeremy.Sollars@freetimes.com. au or deliver or post to 6/70 Fitzroy Street, Warwick 4370. ●

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HERITAGE TO COME ALIVE ONCE AGAIN

BY JEREMY SOLLARS One of Warwick's sandstone classics is awaiting new occupants as well as gracing Fitzroy Street and fronting Leslie Park.

Plumb's Chambers - the half that remains - was a source of much discussion and controversy locally up until its $1 million restoration by Rose City Shoppingworld owners the McConaghy Group.

The original brick and timber building which comprised the other half of Plumb's Chambers - and was believed to be the oldest shop in Queensland - was demolished in October 2014, despite a community campaign for its retention and restoration.

The McConaghy Group went on to restore its sturdier sandstone neighbour, which was constructed in the mid-1870s for Warwick chemist and seedsman David Clarke.

Some in the community felt the State heritage-listed Plumb's Chambers was an eyesore, a fire-trap and a haven for pigeons and vermin, while others took the view it could be restored to its former glory.

No matter what your past view, there's no doubt the restored '84 Fitzroy Street' is a visual asset for the Rose City - and an important reminder of our heritage.

The Free Times was given a look inside the building this week and it's a prime leasing opportunity for the several businesses it could potentially be home to.

The two-storey building has been tastefully and immaculately refurbished

inside and could be used as professional offices or for retail.

Both levels offer splendid views of Leslie Park and the centrally heated and cooled interior - along with wall insulation - means comfort is assured all year round.

The sandstone exterior walls were thoroughly cleaned and original interior features were likewise restored, with the addition of modern kitchen and bathroom facilities.

The work was overseen by Brisbanebased heritage architect Andrew Watson and was completed in 2016 by a team including six expert stonemasons.

The restoration followed the process laid down in the Australian ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance, also known as the Burra Charter, which provides a best practice standard for managing cultural heritage places in Australia.

The building suffered from three main problems - the western wall (next to the Police Station) was structurally unsound and in danger of falling down, the woodwork of the building had been severely attacked by white ants and the building suffered from rising damp.

The western wall of Plumb's Chambers was leaning out almost 180mm and required a gantry to be built so it wouldn't fall over.

It was deconstructed stone by stone, with the stonemasons numbering every single stone that came off the building.

A new footing was poured underneath and the stones were replaced - broken ones

Rose City Shoppingworld marketing manager Louise de Lissa says tenants are being sought for the "unique office and retail space". fixed - a new lintel was put in place and the wall brought back up again.

Close to half of the upper floor timber had been attacked by white ants, along with timber on the ground floor and the front verandah.

Beams and lintels supporting openings in the shop front in particular were in a very poor condition as well.

Steel fabricators were brought in to support the building while the big beams were replaced with the same sort of timber.

The McConaghy Group dismantled and moved the Wesley Uniting Church from Guy and Grafton Streets, Warwick to its present site at Scots PGC College, to allow its construction of the current shopping centre in 1997.

Plumb's Chambers is now being actively marketed to potential tenants, following the completion of the redevelopment of Rose City Shoppingworld.

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The Prep precinct has dedicated staff, its own air-conditioned classrooms and toilet facilities purposely-built for Prep children.

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TICKETS TO THE MOVIES There's only one place in Warwick that provides a quaint venue with classic red cinema chairs, screening new release blockbusters and family movies.

The Warwick Twin Cinema and the Southern Free Times are offering two readers a double pass to the movie of their choice.

Catch the latest movie with a friend, enjoy comfortable seating and relax. See movie times and playlist every week in the Southern Free Times.

Entries close on Friday 24 August.

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The New South Wales Department of Industry has entered into a Voluntary Management Proposal for Stage 1 of the remediation of the Former Arsenic Processing Site at Jennings, NSW. As part of planning for the remediation, the Department will be holding community

liaison sessions at the Jennings Hotel on Duke Street on Monday 27 August from 1pm to 3pm, and from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Members of the community are welcome to attend to discuss aspects of the remediation project with representatives from the Department and Tenterfield Shire Council.

Call (02) 6736 6000 prior to Friday 24 August for more details.

economic impact. · A total of 440 overseas visitors stayed an average 10 days during the 2007 World Cup. · Approximately 70 per cent of visitors travelled from outside the shire. · Almost half of these came from outside of south-east Queensland and northern NSW. · Non-Queenslanders represented 46 per cent of total visitor-nights.

Further to this the International Test Series held at Morgan Park in 2017 attracted 20,000 over the weekend. It was this event that made me realise the real potential of this sport and the World Cup event. Polocrosse is a sport that many are unfamiliar with, yet it is one of only a few Australian sports and offers an exhilarating spectator opportunity. I honestly believe that we have not yet seen the real potential of Polocrosse events in Warwick. The World Cup in 2019 will change this!

Planning is well underway, and all indicators are suggesting that Warwick, the Southern Downs and Queensland is in for a treat. We have not yet started the paid marketing (which will commence in October 2018) and accom-

modation in Warwick is getting very close to full capacity - just this morning I have been on the phone to two of our sponsors assisting them with their accommodation needs (15 rooms for four nights, car hire, flights and a conference room for a two-day board meeting) and due to the limited availability in Warwick have pushed them to Stanthorpe and Killarney.

I think we will find that the entire Southern Downs will be full within the next four to six weeks, which is why we are looking at temporary accommodation options.

The State Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, are supporting this event through their major event program which will give it even more recognition and profile. They are assisting with international media opportunities, a potential partnership with the Brisbane Broncos and exposure throughout Australia. They can see the value in this major international event.

This is an exciting project for me as I work with many regional festivals and events and constantly see the economic and social benefits that they bring to regional and rural communities. It is not just the economic injection during the event, but the legacy that these major events

leave that is powerful. Already with the World Cup we are seeing business development programs taking place thanks to a partnership with TAFE, discussions with Telstra about improved NBN services and extensive brand awareness initiatives placing Warwick and the Southern Downs on the map. All of these things will have long lasting impact on the region!

I just want to finish by saying a big thankyou to the hard-working volunteers that are working tirelessly behind the scenes. I’m on a paid contract, but there are many others that are working voluntarily (and long hours!) to ensure that the event is a massive success for the region. I don’t need to mention names, they know who they are. Keep up the great work!

I encourage everyone in the Southern Downs to take advantage of this opportunity.

It’s not every day (or year) that you get to enjoy a world class international event on your doorstep ... and for as little as $15 per day.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Adina Polocrosse World Cup from 22-28 April 2019.

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LETTERS SILVER LINING FOR CUP I am contacting you in reply to Mr Andrew Gale’s letter regarding the Polocrosse World Cup 2019 (Free Times, Thursday 2 August).

Firstly, may I introduce myself - Linda Tillman of Tilma Group, regional tourism and events agency. I have been working in this industry for over 12 years now and work with clients all over regional Australia. I have been engaged in a paid capacity by the Warwick Polocrosse Club over an 18-month period to market the Polocrosse World Cup in Australia and around the world.

It’s disappointing to read letters that question the size and scale of this event in a negative tone, so I just wanted to assure readers that they can expect 60,000 people (if not more) over the 10 days of the event in April 2019. This is a figure that has been extrapolated based on a robust economic impact analysis conducted by University of Southern Queensland at the 2003 and 2007 world cup events in Warwick. The 2007 report highlights the following data: · 2007 World Cup hosted in Warwick attracted 41,250 attendances over seven days and generated $2.1 million in

FOCUS ON … Seniors Week

‘KMAC’ EXPANSION WELL UNDERWAY The major works at Killarney Memorial Aged Care (KMAC) are quickly taking shape.

Three months on the expansion and upgrade of the facilities at the Cedar Street location in Killarney has seen all the foundations and footings completed and the floor levels about to be commenced.

The addition of 30 new rooms and a modern new kitchen and laundry to KMAC

will be completed by June 2019. The $10m project is funded one half by the federal government and one half by retained earnings by KMAC. KMAC is a non-profit, communityowned organization and has been fundraising for many years for its building fund to complete this important upgrade.

Staff at the centre say there is growing demand for aged care services in the area.

"Our facilities were ready for a makeover, and to upgrade the quality and convenience of our rooms", KMAC chairman Lyndall McCormack said this week.

"We are beginning to plan for the interiors and colour schemes of the building.

"We think it will be an attractive and very inviting home when completed.

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balconies, and views to the Border Ranges.

In addition to expanding the main nursing home KMAC is also anticipating the commencement of a retirement village.

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LISTER SLAMS COUNCIL PEST SCHEME

BY JEREMY SOLLARS State LNP member for Southern Downs James Lister is continuing to publicly distance himself from the Southern Downs Regional Council and Mayor Tracy Dobie, lobbing his latest salvo at the council over its controversial Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS).

Mr Lister last week told local media farmers felt "offended" by the scheme as they had been controlling pest weeds and animals on their properties for decades, and felt the scheme was a big-stick approach and a money grab.

The MP also scoffed at a recent council press release which stated the IPCS had received a "show of support" from landowners, pointing out that a high return rate for IPCS paperwork to the council did not necessarily represent "support".

But it seems the barbs are being traded over the IPCS behind closed doors as well.

The Free Times understands Cr Dobie and Mr Lister exchanged heated words at a meeting last week of the Warwick branch of the LNP, which the mayor is understood to have joined last month.

Sources say at one point, Deputy Mayor Jo McNally - who is also an LNP member attempted to have Mr Lister shut down over a point of order after she took exception to his comments about the IPCS at the party meeting.

Cr Dobie reportedly told local LNP members at the meeting it would cost the

council $15 million - or $1000 per ratepayer - to make the scheme "incentive-based" in the form of rebates to landowners who comply, as is the case with some other Australian councils.

As it is, the council issues 'supplementary rates notices' if landowners fail to comply with the 'Control Works Forms' they are required to submit annually, detailing pest plant and animal control measures they intend to carry out on their properties.

Unlike a fine, non-payment of a 'supplementary rates notice' means the council can forcibly take ownership of private property.

The minimum 'supplementary rates notice' is $500 but it is understood some landowners have been slugged up to $6000.

The mayor last week told the media the council had issued $125,000 worth of "levies" for non-compliance with the IPCS in its first 12 months, in the 2017-2018 financial year.

Petitions attract support What is beyond doubt is that many Southern Downs and Granite Belt rural landowners continue to object to the IPCS, despite the council's claims it is best practice and is accepted by the community.

A petition raised by the 'Landowners Action Group' is still circulating locally and has now been registered electronically with the Queensland Government, with hundreds of e-signatures already gathered.

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RURAL LINKS From previous page "Queensland residents draw to the attention of the House the unfairness of and the flaws in the Southern Downs Regional Council's Invasive Pest Management Scheme," the epetition states.

"We the petitioners believe that the current scheme, which is penalties-based through fines called "Supplementary Rates Notices" should be replaced by an incentive-based scheme which rewards landowners for pest eradication efforts on private and crown land.

"We believe that it is unfair to penalise landowners for their failure to control pests on their properties when nearby crown land controlled by the Southern Downs Regional Council and the Queensland Government is infested with pests.

"We further believe that drought-affected landowners who choose to retain tree pear and other edible species for cattle fodder should be allowed to do so."

A similar petition with more than 450 signatures was tabled at the July council meeting.

Cr Dobie has said the council will "review" the scheme but has fallen short of stating it will be amended.

The paper petition can be signed at · Royal Hotel, Leyburn · Olsens Produce, Lyons Street, Warwick · Ray Bunch Machinery (opposite Olsens Produce), Warwick · Darryl Evans Real Estate, 82 Palmerin Street, Warwick For more information contact Robert on 0438 144 488 or Colin on 0412 230 630.

To sign the electronic version visit www. parliament.qld.gov.au and click on the 'Work of Assembly' and 'Petitions' links. ●

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On Sunday 26 August lots will go on sale under the hammer of Warwick auctioneer Rod Thomas at the Annual Poultry Auction held at the Main Pavilion at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds.

Viewing commences at 8.30am with the auction kicking off at 9.30am. During the auction lots will be viewed on the big screen as they come up for bidding.

Around 200 lots will be offered for sale including several collections of - hens only, hardfeather/softfeather ducks and caged birds.

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Beehive theft appears to be a growing rural crime trend.

He's now been forced to purchase GPS tracking equipment for his other hives at a cost of $2000 and is looking at covert motion-triggered security cameras for his other hive sites.

Insurance for his business has also cost him $2000.

Mark told the Free Times he'd heard of another beekeeper in the Lismore area who'd recently had around $40,000 worth of hives stolen, in what appears to be a new

rural crime trend.

"It just makes you angry there's people out there too lazy to work or start a business of their own and go around thieving from other people," he said.

"I'll get back up again - it's just extra work and expense you don't need."

A NSW Police spokeswoman said officers were investigating a number of beehive thefts in the New England area.

"There is currently an Acting Rural

Crime Investigator in the Coffs/Clarence Police District," the spokeswoman said.

"Police are aware of a number of thefts which have an estimated value of just over $18,000.

"Each of these incidents is being actively investigated."

Anyone with information on these or other rural crimes is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ●

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Callous and opportunistic thieves have dealt a local beekeeper a severe blow by stealing around $20,000 worth of hives from a property near Killarney.

Mark Locke has told the Free Times of his anger and dismay at discovering the theft last week after a relative alerted him to the beehives' disappearance from a rural property at Legume, just over the Queensland-New South Wales border.

The thieves stole around 60 of Mark's 400 hives, which he regularly moves around locations in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions and in northern NSW. The stolen hives had been at the Legume location, owned by Mark's cousin, since March.

"I was going to shift them this week, when my cousin rang me up and asked where had they gone," Mark said.

"They were new hives I'd made up and they took everything, including corflute boxes I use as temporary storage for bees before they go into the hives.

"By now they've probably all been re-painted or sold on, you wouldn't know where they've ended up.

"I reported it to the Woodenbong Police, who've been fantastic and passed it on to Casino but I haven't heard anything back from them as yet."

Mark's bees are his primary source of income and the honey they produce annually generates between $60,000 and $80,000.

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HIGH-PERFORMING BULLS ON OFFER Clunes Crossing Angus Stud's Clunes Crossing Dusty M13 was recently sold at 12 months old for $30,000 to co-buyers Tom Lawson, Paringa Livestock, Yea Victoria and Brenton Sessions Bellaspur Angus, Balmattum, Victoria.

After all performance data and genomics results were processed, M13 was noticed for his exceptional EBV's and Indexes which when combined are the highest ranking in Australia. On closer inspection, M13 has close to flawless structure and phenotype.

He was bred from a cow with generations of some of the best genetics in Australia and was sired by TeMania Berkley who remains one of the most influential sires in Australia.

M13 was sired by G A R Prophet from the USA. His current ranking across all indexes is #1 in Australia.

Individually for each index separately he ranked out of all registered male Angus animals · Angus Breed Index 12th · Domestic Index 3rd · Heavy Grain fed 64th · Heavy Grass fed 4th He was assessed as 7/7 for structural soundness and is now in high demand as an AI sire being sold domestically and internationally into New Zealand and the USA. It goes to prove with the right approach to breeding and blending of genetics, the very best animals are being produced here on the Southern Downs.

Andrew Bryant with M13. Clunes Crossing Angus Stud will hold its Southern Downs Angus Bull Sale at the Warwick Saleyards this Saturday 18 August from 1pm.

(Story and photo supplied) The story so far ...

Clunes Crossing Angus Stud is a premium Black Angus Cattle Stud focused on producing high performance black Angus bulls for commercial and seed stock cattle producers.

We offer bulls that will increase profitability and genetic improvement regardless of target market. Our focus is on

producing fertile, structurally-sound Angus cattle with the highest performance genetics for profitable commercial outcomes.

Established in 2008 by Andrew Bryant and Francesca Webster and is based at Dalveen, between Warwick and Stanthorpe on the cusp of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, Clunes Crossing is ideally located for producers to view the potential

of quality Angus cattle raised under local conditions.

From a base foundation female herd selected from Hazeldean and TeMania Angus Studs, continual genetic improvement is prioritised. Careful selection of AI Sires has contributed to significant genetic improvement within our female herd from one generation to the next. Proof of the success of our breeding program is the outstanding breed leading Sire bred from the herd which have continued to be ranked in the top 1% of the breed. These outstanding Sires are used as back up to our AI program and in 2015 were used exclusively as the ultimate test of their influence on the next generation of Clunes Crossing genetics. The results speak for themselves. For the second year Clunes Crossing has been ranked second in Australia for production of the highest performance Angus cattle.

We hold a Bull sale each year in Warwick under the banner Southern Downs Angus Bull Sale. There are two 3/4 brothers to M13 in the sale along with many other high performance locally bred bulls. The sale is held in Partnership with Ken Hollingsworth of Lode Creek Angus and this will be our 3rd annual sale. Prior to holding our joint sale, we both sold through the Sunstate Sale.

This year's sale will be held at the Warwick Saleyards in the bull ring at 1pm this Saturday 18 August.

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RATING A MENTION Minister for Agriculture and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has welcomed all major banks finally coming to the table and offering Farm Management Deposit offsets to their customers.

Westpac and ANZ, the two remaining banks yet to offer the Farm Management Deposit (FMD) offset both made announcements last week following mounting pressure.

This means no matter which bank farmers are with they will now be able to use the money in their Farm Management Deposit to offset interest on their loans.

Mr Littleproud said he pushed hard on the issue during his drought roundtable in July and the news would be a weight lifted from farmers' shoulders.

"Westpac and the ANZ finally showed up for our farmers," Mr Littleproud said.

"Two years ago this government made changes to the law to allow farmers to use their FMD as an offset against their loans and for two years I've been a broken record calling for the banks to stump up.

"The banks make billions out of agriculture and for too long the relationship has been take, take take.

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Farmers can put pre-tax income into the FMD during good years and pull it out during bad years, choosing to pay tax on it then.

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REDUCE THE RED TAPE Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten should dump Labor's plans to impose more restrictions on how farmers manage their land to show he was serious about regional economic development, a peak representative body for Queensland farmers said last week.

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HALL’S NEW LEASE ON LIFE After almost 12 months of planning and hard work from our wonderful tradesmen, committed hall committee members and dedicated volunteers, the renovation of this grand old lady - the Junabee Memorial Hall - is almost complete. This has been a wonderful journey but not without its challenges and the end result is absolutely spectacular.

Since our last article, the hall itself has had some major cosmetic work done on its interior. There have been drawers installed

under the stage to enable storage of the new folding trestle tables that were bought with the grant received from the SDRC in July.

The committee is very grateful for this grant which enabled the replacement of the tired and worn tables and chairs with furniture that is not only more aesthetically pleasing but also much easier to stack and store.

The vinyl flooring has been laid in the supper room/kitchen/bar area and onto the landing leading to the amenity block giving the whole space a fresh, clean, neat

appearance ensuring the area is considerably easier to maintain. Blinds have been fitted on all windows of the hall which will make the building much warmer during those cold winter nights and will also keep it cooler during the summer days. A new stove will also be fitted in the coming days.

Our much-awaited vinyl print featuring photos of days gone by, encompassing the whole of the eastern wall, has not disappointed.

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RURAL LINKS From previous page This spectacular feature with its background presenting the panoramic view from the hall and the photos relating the pictorial history of the area is a unique work of art and is certainly worthy of a visit to the hall. A brief history of the area is depicted in the centre of the wall print.

Other additions inside the hall include a new Honour Board dedicated to both World Wars naming all those from the district who signed up and served.

Photos of the prize-winning entries from the Junabee district at the Warwick Show from 1948-1955 for the district produce exhibits adorn the left hand wall inside the entrance to the hall. Lead by Alf Kemp and a band of supportive helpers, and with the wonderful produce from the district, Junabee gained first place for its annual exhibit for seven years out of eight in the period 1948-1955. The exhibit group were even asked to provide a display on the welcome arches for Queen Elizabeth's visit to Toowoomba in 1954.

Other enhancements to the interior of the hall include a routed Junabee logo which adorns the centre of the archways into the supper room.

There has also been a great deal of activity outside the hall in recent weeks. The Pioneer Garden has been established along the meandering path which extends from the roadway at the entrance of the property along the eastern boundary to the newly constructed play shed and then continues along the rear boundary to a small seating area of sandstone at the end of the path.

Behind the seating lies a relic from the early 1900's, a horse drawn mower. The highlight of the sandstone featured Pioneer Garden (sourced locally from Yangan), will be over 50 Pioneer plaques (provided by their descendants) naming those early pioneers of Junabee. These will be all

Prints of days gone by being installed.

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Early pioneers commemorated. mounted on locally sourced and milled hardwood and will be placed throughout the garden amongst the hardy plantings. A rustic arbour made with posts from locally sourced timber has been constructed half way along the pathway, encompassing a panoramic view overlooking the district making it a perfect location for weddings.

The play shed at the rear of the property has had been enhanced with interpretive information plaques installed inside relating a written and pictorial history of the district,

the Memorial Hall and the local schools.

At the entrance to the property, six locally sourced sandstone pillars have been erected giving the property a grand entrance with caps having been added to the main gateway.

To ensure all in the district are aware of upcoming events at the hall, large information boards have been installed on the eastern side of the entrance to the property.

As the project draws to a conclusion, a few more enhancements will be added to the property in the coming weeks. At the centre

of the Pioneer Garden, two large sandstone rocks with a large plaque and a single furrow horse-drawn plough will be installed near the play shed as a tribute to the original district pioneers who broke the soil at Junabee and developed the land for agriculture.

A picnic table setting will also be installed under the play shed to enable visitors to come and stay a while and learn about the history of the area.

This project has been a labour of love for Neale Kemp whose vision is almost complete and the finished project will be something Junabee residents can be very proud of for many years to come.

A rededication ceremony will be held on Sunday 23rd September, 2018 at 10.00am.

Please come along and celebrate the newly refurbished hall and gardens. Take a walk along the Pioneer Garden path, read the plaques and learn about the pioneers of the district and read about the history of the area in the play shed. Don't forget to take in that majestic view. Then come inside the hall and check out the new and improved facility, the magnificent wall print and the other memorabilia. Food and refreshments will be available. ●

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JUNIOR ATHLETES VIE FOR SELECTION Competition was strong at the Southern Downs Athletics held at Allora State School last Friday 10 August.

The carnival selects junior athletes to compete at the Darling Downs level - and for some at State level ...

Athletes revelled in the relatively warm conditions at Allora last Friday.

Track and field competition was strong at Allora last week.

Photos Jeremy Sollars

Cracking the starting line in girls' sprints.

Junior athletes from across Southern Downs districts qualified for the carnival at their own school's athletics.

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QUEENSLAND SITTING PRETTY FOR PROPERTY VALUES fell, across the indicators of the past week, month and year to date.

The good news for property owners is

OPEN HOME & AUCTION TIMES OPEN HOMES PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

OPEN FOR INSPECTION - SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST 10.30pm - 11.00pm 52 Warwick Street, Allora Bevan Vanderwolf 0408 457 793 11.30am – 12.00pm 21 Drayton Street, Allora Bevan Vanderwolf 0408 457 793 11.30pm – 12.00pm 115 Albion Street, Warwick Simone Robson 0447 249 256 STUART BOND REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONEER

OPEN FOR INSPECTION - SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST 10.00am to 11.00am 12 Donald Street, Leyburn

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CoreLogic released its home values index earlier this week and Brisbane was the only capital city to grow in value, while all others

that growth is not limited to Brisbane.

The raw ingredients are in place for nation-leading property value growth across many parts of Queensland, for both houses and units. We are a long way from a property boom, but we are well placed for steady, sustainable growth.

These factors should give buyers confidence to jump into the market now.

ABS data released last month, for June year to date, reveals that jobs growth in regional Queensland has been strong.

Mackay SA4 has Queensland's smallest unemployment rate, of just 3.4 per cent and the largest workforce participation rate of 75.6 per cent. With its steadily falling vacancy rate, this region is potentially the next to exhibit strong sales growth and with it, price recovery.

The Gold Coast had the largest annual growth in employment figures, with 20,900 people finding work. This region has a very tight rental market and it is hoped that more secure employment will lead people to move out of rental accommodation and into a property of their own.

Areas such as the Queensland Outback SA4 have high unemployment, but there is some good news as this region had the largest fall over the 12 months to June 2018, with unemployment levels decreasing by 2.4 per cent to 10.9 per cent.

Across the state participation in the workforce is up by 1.4 per cent.

Three key ingredients behind Brisbane and Queensland's steady property performance are: · population growth (as internal migration and overseas migration levels continue to rise); · our affordable property (which is attractive to southern buyers who have been priced out of the Sydney and Melbourne markets); · jobs growth; and · our fantastic climate, world-class beaches, and enviable lifestyle.

These factors will continue to drive steady, sustainable growth over the short to medium term.

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DUMIGAN HOUSE, KILLARNEY Address: 13 Tecoma Street Killarney Dumigan House arrived in Killarney in 1890 on the back of a horse and dray coming all the way from Stanthorpe. Now located at 13 Tecoma Street this beautifully restored home is a credit to the current owners.

With sweeping verandas on 3 sides you will enjoy taking in the lovely views of Killarney and surrounding rural country side.

This home sits on a large 4559sqm block giving you plenty of room for a horse or some chickens.

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OPEN HOME THIS SATURDAY, 11.30 TO 12PM THE owners of this lovely Queenslander home have bought elsewhere and are wanting to sell NOW! This three-bedroom home offers an entertainment area out the back, a verandah at the front and is located at the quiet end of Albion Street, away from all of that busy traffic.

Combined kitchen and dining area, large bathroom with separate toilet and a hidden laundry to keep that growing pile of washing out of sight! There is a reverse cycle air-con in the loungeroom, polished timber floors and a large back yard.

Call Simone to arrange your inspection today or keep an eye out on our facebook page for upcoming open house inspections. realestate.com: 128806782, ID: 1171 ●

NEW FACE IN THE TEAM PROPERTY Specialists Warwick are proud to welcome our new Sales Agent Shane Stirling to the team!

Shane has a wide range of sales experience he has learned over the years through his background in business and property investing. Who better to ask for sales advise than someone who has lived it?

Shane is truly a local agent with significant community ties through his children's school, his wife's ties to the hospital, plus various sporting clubs in the area.

If you are looking for some friendly advice on selling or buying a property in Warwick or rural surrounding areas, give Shane a call on 0409 347 363, follow him on Facebook or pop into the office.

Shane is happy to help with all of your rural, residential and commercial real estate enquiries. Welcome to the team Shane! ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 115 Albion Street, Warwick Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $249,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Simone Robertson, Property Specialists Warwick, 0447 249 256

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The owners of this lovely Queenslander home have bought elsewhere and are wanting to sell NOW! This 3 bedroom home offers an entertainment area out the back, a verandah at the front and is located at the quiet end of Albion Street, away from all of that busy traffic. Combined kitchen and dining area, large bathroom with separate toilet and a hidden laundry to keep that growing pile of washing out of sight! There is a reverse cycle air-con in the loungeroom, polished timber floors and a large back yard. Call Simone to arrange your inspection today or keep an eye out on our facebook page for upcoming open house inspections.

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Here is a well presented home in a good position just right for you. Home to the same family for more than 60 years, the seller is now motivated to make the of 3 bedrooms, combined kitchen/dining, living room, enclosed front sunroom, bathroom, separate toilet, office nook, rear undercover deck, 8m x 4m colorbond shed (power connected) with adjoining carport, all on an easy care 809m2 block close to centre of Allora.

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RENTALS AVAILABLE! 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 2 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car 3 bed 1 bath 1 car

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.

Contact: Simone Robson 0447 249 256

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ONE OF A KIND...A VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY 21 Drayton Street, Allora Large rooms with French Doors opening onto verandahs.

3 bedrooms each with ensuite. Split system air cond and wood heater.

Well appointed master suite with kitchenette.

The property operated as Reppels Bed & Breakfast.

Located in the heart of Town.

4th bedroom attached to self-contained accommodation.

All bedrooms with air-conditioning and wood heater.

Large and inviting country kitchen. Open plan lounge and dining area.

Wrap around verandah. Landscaped gardens & Courtyard.

Close to Allora’s main street.

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LEYBURN SPRINTS SET TO ROAR When the Historic Leyburn Sprints roars into action this weekend it will celebrate not only the time the Darling Downs village hosted the Australian Grand Prix but also the ingenious home-built cars that helped revive Australian motorracing after World War 2.

The entry list of 28 cars at the 1949 grand prix included 19 described as "Specials" - either roadgoing models lightened of superfluous bodywork or ground-up creations using combinations of secondhand parts. Their expensive imported rivals included two Bugattis, the winning Delahaye, a Jaguar and several MGs. Virtually all the "Australian Specials" were constructed by enthusiasts with either limited funds or skills, but made up in speed what they lacked in style.

They became part of an engineering tradition that has continued for decades and will be remembered when around 20 cars that have been built as one-offs compete among a total entry of 210 in the weekend's time-trials on the Leyburn 1.0 kilometre street course.

The star deserves to be the Strathpine Special, driven by John Parker, which is returning to Leyburn 69 years after it contested the Australian Grand Prix on an ex-airfield circuit just outside town.

Although entered as a 1935 model, the Strathpine Special's vintage is believed to refer to its Ford V8 engine while the car is understood to have been built post-war, as it incorporated Jeep parts.

Its builder Snow Sefton helped in 1946 to found the Strathpine circuit, another ex-airfield venue on the northern outskirts of Brisbane where many Specials competed.

Typical of the creativity of special builders is the Wolseley-powered 1954 single-seater nick-named the Flying W. Owner Eric Cossiche is bringing the car from South Australia for its Leyburn debut, but it will be a homecoming of sorts as it started life in Beaudesert, south of Brisbane.

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tor grille was copied from an inverted Matchless motorcycle badge of the time. The six-cylinder motor was retrieved from a wreck, the gearbox came from a Singer, chassis from a T-Model Ford and front suspension from a Lancia Lambda.

Teenagers Brian and Rob Fechner and their friend Len Henderson built the Wolseley Special and found it competitive against contemporary factory-built racers.

Other Australian Specials on track will include the 1935 Ford of Peter Trapnell, 1936 Ford of Barry Smith and the 1957, 1958 and 1963 Holden-powered cars of John Devitt, Paul Budden and Jason Wingett.

Every one and many others at Leyburn tells a similar story of how enthusiasts, using imagination, secondhand parts and only relatively little money to fufil their need for speed, helped postwar racing get back on its wheels.

Event details ...

· The community-run Historic Leyburn Sprints, Queensland 2017 Motor Sport Event of the Year, will run this Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August, with competition from 8am each day.

Gates open at 6.30am and adult tickets are $20 a day or $30 for the weekend; accompanied children under 14 enter free. · Attractions include a Shannons Show 'n' Shine car display (Sunday only), vintage caravan display, markets and other attractions. Lucky raffle winners will take a fast track ride in powerful McLaren or Lotus sports car, Audi quattro rally car, 800 horsepower Ford Falcon GT or an ex-Police drag racer. · Tourism and Events Queensland's Queensland Destination Events Program and Southern Downs Regional Council provide financial assistance to help promote the Sprints and attract visitors to the Southern Downs region. ●

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COMMUNITY DIARY FRIDAY 17 AUGUST

The Slim Dusty family are joining us for a celebration of the life and legacy of Slim Dusty. Sandstone Memorial to be unveiled on Saturday 15. Supporting Life Flight again with raffle tickets.

Country bands, some local legends, bush breaky and poetry every morning at 10am with Gary Fogarty. $20 day passes, weekend family passes $50.

Contact 0409 415 699 or 0427 725 200, www.bonymountainfolkfestival.com

CENTRAL STUDENTS ON SONG

Warwick Blue Light Disco SUPER HERO Theme will be on Friday 17 August at the Redbacks Clubhouse, Jackie Howe Drive, from 6pm to 8.30pm. Entry $5, year 9 students and below, children under 6 must have parental supervision, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop off and pick up. Fully supervised. No photographs, films, tapes or other images taken of children at the venue. Thank you.

The Warwick Central State School choir performed at the 150 year celebrations of the Queensland Parliament in Brisbane last Saturday 11 August.

The students are pictured here being conducted by music teacher Jayne Shelley. Well done to Jayne and the kids for doing Warwick proud! ●

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 18 AUGUST

Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Sunday 16 September at Varias Restaurant, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, College of Wine and Tourism, at 12 noon. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

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.

SATURDAY 25 AUGUST Musical Afternoon Tea will be on Saturday 25 August at the Warwick Uniting Church, Guy Street, Warwick, at 2pm. Admission $8. Bring and Buy Stall Competitions: Spring Hat, Elegant hat, Fancy hat. Proceeds to Warwick Uniting Church Community Garden. Contact Sue Fox on 4667 0028.

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 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.

WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 31 AUGUST Sing a long with the WUPPIES on Friday 31 August at the Uniting Church, Guy Street, Warwick form 7pm. Words and chords on the screen so bring your Ukelele along. $10 supper. Contact Sue on 0407 622 877 or Warwick Uniting Church on 4661 1070.

SATURDAY 1 AND SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Amanda Jane Mobile Photography is working with the Burrumbullock Hay Runners to support our Farmers. A Pet Photography Rural Theme photo session, bring your dog, will be on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September behind the Puma Service Station. Cost is $40 plus a large bag of dog food,

Warwick VIEW Club lunch meeting will be on Wednesday 19 September 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.

money raised goes to support the farmers, dog food is for our farmers best mates. Please book by Sunday 26 August. Phone 0478 657 399.

SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Warwick Singles Social Club Over 50s will meet on Sunday 2 September at the Crown Hotel, Maryvale at 12 noon.

Contact warwickssc@gmail.com. or Jen on 0400 505 943.

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Travelling Country Music Social will be on Sunday 23 September 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. ●

FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Bony Mountain Folk Festival, Slim Dusty Celebration main weekend will be on Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September. The main gate opens Monday 10 September for Bush Camping and walk up program starts.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

SUDOKU

ACROSS Callowness (12) Rodent (6) Case (6) Boozer (7) Lament (5) Concur (5) Present (7) Grain (6) Jacket (6) Beneficial (12)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7537

Beneficial (12)

DOWN Winsome (8) Test (4) Hawk (7) Prime (5) Lower (8) Crooked (4) Maintain (8) Open-handed (8) Small ship (7) Mix (5) Cheese (4) Vegetable (4)

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Cryptic Clues

6 9 8 5 7 3 1 4 2

9 2 4 3 1 5 6 7 8

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Solution No.4199

7 8 1 4 9 6 5 2 3

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

DOWN 1. Of course it’s why one requires proof (2,2,4). 2. A head that may be broad (4). 3. The height of the sculpted figure is about right (7). 4. Puts notices up and does no more (5).

5. It’s not true the girl held a jumble-sale (8). 6. The old American editor (4). 11. Confirm with the man I have an appointment (8). 13. Feels mad about the description “of humble origin” (4-4). 14. The wind is light, son, blowing through (7). 17. Was inclined to make the fifty a ten, falsely (5). 19. Interested in a part exchange (4). 21. See the order to appear (4).

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code, say. (3,4,5).

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ACROSS 7. How the sad and dull novel left one? (5,2,5). 8, Unwind the the tape wound round, to get something to eat (6). 9.

Asks one please to adjust the pedals (6). 10. Cases of the shakes (7). 12. Since having let out the smallest (5). 15.

Be returning everything to the woman (5). 16. Deceive only to solace (7). 18. Pontoon is one card game (6). 20.

The dancing dash girl also danced with me (6). 22. decode, say. (3,4,5).

DOWN 1. Of course it’s why one requires proof (2,2,4). 2. A head

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7537

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7537 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Bored to tears. 8, Pea-nu-t. 9, Pleads (anag).

10, Quivers. 12, Le-as-t. 15, Be-lla. 16, Con-sole. 18, Bridge. 20, Salo-me. 22, Put into words Down - 1, To be sure. 2, (Broad) bean. 3, Statu-r-e. 4, Stops (rev). 5, B-asel-ess. 6, Us-ed. 11, Val-i-date. 13, Selfmade (anag). 14, Mo-nso-on. 17, L-eant 19, Rapt (anag) 21, Lo-om.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7537 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Inexperience. 8, Marmot. 9, Sheath. 10, Tippler. 12, Dirge. 15, Agree. 16, Current. 18, Cereal. 20, Bolero. 22, Advantageous.

Down - 1, Engaging. 2, Exam. 3, Kestrel. 4, First. 5, Inferior. 6, Bent. 11, Preserve. 13, Generous. 14, Gunboat. 17, Blend. 19, Edam. 21, Leek.

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IT'S ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS ONFIELD Good gracious what a week in the NRL soap Opera - as the coaches, clubs' management and officials took centre stage hogging the limelight.

The accusations and counter accusations have even pushed the referees and their performance off the sports pages and broadcasts. Perhaps all those involved should remember the players and the game are supposed to figure in the highlight reels. We don't really care if you like or don't like each other.

There are some really high profile people who in the past week have been acting like kids in the school yard and I don't think there have been many winners.

Certainly not the game of Rugby League.

Coach sackings, contract negotiations and the like should take a back seat to what happens on the field.

In the midst of the mayhem one of the all time best of the best, Billy Slater announced with grace and dignity that he is calling it quits "while he is at the top of the game". A lesson some supposed wiser heads might do well to take heed of.

Slater will leave the game the better for his participation on and off the field. If there is a football fairy godmother she would certainly grant him a fairytale finish to his career but alas as JT knows only too well fairytale finishes don't always come your way no matter how good you are. Still we are hoping for Billy the Kid who is universally admired.

Away from football, this weekend we see the return to the race track of the mighty mare Winx gunning for Black Caviar's record. She looks to be in tip top condition and even if you are not a racing fan take the time to watch this girl in action on Saturday. It is poetry in motion.

One galloper who will not be lining up against her or anyone else is the great grey Chautauqua. Seems he has simply decided to retire himself from racing by flatly refusing to jump out of the barrier stalls.

After 32 starts, and a record of 13wins, 7 seconds and 4 thirds and earnings of $8.8million he has called it quits or so it seems. NSW racing have banned him after a number of failed trials where he seems quite happy to stand and watch his rivals do the hard yards from the cosy comfort of the barriers stalls. His owners it seems have not yet given up hope of the gelding racing again.

Hello peeps - listen to what your horse is telling you -his message could not be plainer if it was delivered by Mr Ed. I'm done.

- Casey TESTING ROUND FOR GOLFERS A good field hit the greens and fairways for the Single Stroke event hosted by the Stanthorpe Golf club last Saturday. The event was sponsored by Michael Lane who has been out of action recently and it was good to see him back on the course last week for the event.

Stanthorpe regular greenkeeper, Bill is currently enjoying some leave and in his absence Matt and Keith have stepped up to cover all the necessary work the green requires which has been greatly appreciated.

However on Saturday I understand that there were a few mutterings along the lines of "I hope Bill gets back Soon" as players came to terms with Keith's Pin placements.

It was yet another week of close contests in both the Men's and Ladies events with the count back rule put to the test to determine winners.

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Len Leigh picked up the pin shots at three and 12 while Billy Webb held the shot on 17.

Pro-pins were won by Sam Dowie at 1/10, Matt Waterworth at 5/14 and Darryl Boekholt at 9/18.

Scores were also close in the Ladies event where Lorraine Evans and Nikki Waterworth finished the round tied on nett 72. Despite playing a better back nine Nikki Waterworth had to settle for the runners up spot behind Larraine Evans who was very steady for both nines. Waterworth however came away with the pin shot at 12 and the ladies approach at 17.

In the run down scores of nett 70 and better for the men and nett 73 and better for the ladies picked up a ball.

This week the club hosts a single Stableford sponsored by Ian Pickering. Tee off from 11.00 am and as usual there is a time sheet is on the board.

NUMBERS ON THE RISE Player numbers in the Stanthorpe Croquet community have been steadily rising and with four disciplines now played regularly there is a game for everyone's tastes.

On Friday morning Gateball is the discipline that is played and last week despite the cool conditions there were some very competitive games decided.

Regular players Val Fancourt, Bill Golding, Heather Widderick and Grace Howard formed Team One while Pat Schnoor, Jenny Tunbridge, John Draper and Margaret Dickenson made up their opponents, Team Two. In the opening game Team two tasted early success and the shoreline of 10-6 was the biggest margin of the day.

The group then went on to win Game two and three by narrow margins of 10-8 and 15-3. The final game was shortened to 20 minutes and in a very close game Team Three finally got a narrow 11-10 win.

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played very well for Team Two while Val Fancourt and Bill Golding made excellent contributions to their team's results, while Val and Bill contributed good turns for their team.

Golf Croquet is also popular and although there were only a small number of players available for the game last week conditions were pleasant and the atmosphere great.

Dianne Wren was one of the stars of the morning. She was popular with team mates Elaine Brown and Bronny Southgate scoring 10 of her teams 13 points in the triples game. It was a great effort and she was in great touch as the team defeated Liz Ellway, Bev Sullivan and Shirley Page 13-5.

Bev Sullivan remains one of the discipline's most prolific hoop in one scorers. In the second game she nailed another two to add to her tally this season and helped team mates to a 7-5 win.

CONDITIONS NO PROBLEM FOR DONALD The blustery conditions on the Inglewood range were certainly testing for shooters in the Bench Rimfire and Pistol events the Inglewood club scheduled.

In the SSAA International Rimfire Benchrest Tom Donald used all of his experience to overcome the conditions and his opponents to outscore Monika White and Rechelle Privitera.

Donald once again relegated Monika White to the runners up spot in the 50 Metre Benchrest Group with Troy Dudgeon finishing in third spot.

In the Service Pistol event Clayton Maher ensure Monika White finished the day with a trifecta of second placings when he outscored her and third place getter Bowden martin.

The Inglewood Sporting Shooters recently announced they will be hosting the Zone Two Gallery Rifle Competition November 18 and 19.

Gallery Rifle includes short- and medium-distance shooting events for rifles and pistols chambered in pistol-calibre cartridges.

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Picture: Jeremy Sollars four main events: Gallery Rifle Centrefire, Gallery Rifle Small-bore, Long Barrelled Revolver and Long Barrelled Pistol, though the SSAA principally supports Gallery Rifle Centrefire at a national level. This event is based around scoped and ironsighted tubular magazine lever-action rifles in .32-20, .38-.357, .44 and .45 pistol calibres. Gallery Rifle matches require the competitor to load and shoot very quickly either at stationary paper or reactive steel targets.

If you would like further information on what the club has planned for their weekend shoots where visitors are always welcome or the upcoming Zone event head to the club Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/pages/Sporting-ShootersAssociation-of-Australia-InglewoodBranch-Inc/253643571426626 MCEVOY AND REDBACKS INFILTRATE SPORTERS The United Redbacks Football players must have enjoyed the challenge of playing with the small white ball at Sporter because they were back on the course in numbers on Sunday morning despite the blustery wind and cold conditions.

Wearing dual hats as a regular Sporters player and also one of the stalwarts of the united club was Steve McEvoy who claimed the win on Sunday ahead of runner up Ivan Jurris. Dave Burgess finished the round with the Best Gross.

United supporter and sponsor Todd Beckett along with Jake Mills were notable mentions in the run downs.

Casey Leotta picked up the Pin Shot at the third while Norm Steele held the Pro Pin. Slipping way with a meat tray each were John Rawlings and Shane McLaughlin.

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EAGLES DASH THE COWBOYS' FINALS HOPES The Highfields Eagles swooped to dash Grand final hopes of the Cowboys in the knock out semi final last week at Glenholme Park in week one of the TRL finals.

It was Highfields who handled the blustery conditions better and after watching their Under 18 side march to the next round of the finals the A Grade team posted a convincing win 28-14 over the Cowboys.

In Sunday's game the Eagles took full advantage of their opportunities.

The Eagles crossed for first points when Dale Madden scored however the Cowboys were quick to hit back. After tries to Joe Fuimaono who has been a model of consistency all season and Josh Cruice they led 10-6 after 15 minutes. .

The game developed in to a real arm wrestle and the introduction of Nick Bainbridge from the bench broke the deadlock when he scored for the Eagles.

Highfields had the advantage of the big tail wind in the first half but did not seem to take full advantage of it until late in the first half when Madden crossed for his second try giving his side an 18-10 advantage at half time.

It was expected the Cowboys would make better use of the wind advantage in the second half however the loss of centre Joe Fuimaono with a knee injury at halftime was a big blow.

The Eagles were the first to score after the break and the lead blew out to 22-10.

David McGrady gave the Cowboys faithful a sense that a comeback was possible when he scored a classy individual try to narrow tee margin to 22-14.

The try boosted the Cowboys intensity and they had the opportunity to narrow the margin to a converted try with a penalty however the attempt was unsuccessful.

It was a tough second half and the Cowboys were in stages undisciplined with two players binned during the game no help to their cause.

The Highfields defence was strong especially in the second half where they were able to turn the Cowboys away repeatedly. Jarred lee scored an intercept try shortly before full time to close the door on the Cowboy's season.

It was a tough and gutsy win by the Eagles and they posted a warning to some of the ore fancied sides in the finals that they are not just making up the numbers.

Highfields halves, Jarred Lee and Sean Loxley played well with Lozley picking up valuable points in the Player of the finals as did Lee. Mistakes at vital times proved costly for the Cowboys however prop Garry Ellery proved to be handful for the opposition and he as the best for the Cowboys.

The Cowboys coach Phil Economidis said after the game he was disappointed that the Cowboys did not handle the conditions or the occasion better.

For the Cowboys it is on to 209 and already their recruitment has begun. For Highfields they march on to Round two

The mighty grey Chautauqua chills out in the barrier stalls after refusing to jump in yet another barrier trial. Seems like he has retired himself from racing. where they will play defending premiers Dalby who beat them in the final round of the fixtures.

Highfields 28 (Dale Madden 2, Nick Bainbridge, Sean Loxley, Jarrod Lee tries Jarred Lee 4 goals) Warwick 14(David McGrady, Joe Fuimaono, Cruise Martin-Brown tries Mick Bloomfield goal) Player of the finals points: 4 Sean Loxley, 3 Jarred Lee, 2 Garry Ellery, 1 Nick Bainbridge VALLEYS IN THE MIX Valleys bounced back to their best to defeat Dalby 32-20 in a very tough game. Valleys coach Brett Seymour was at his very best showing all of his experience and playing an inspirational role in his sides win.

It was 10 all at half time with the game in the balance.

Valleys returned after the break with great determination and soon after led 26-10.

The defending premiers were not going to go down without a fight and Corey Blades and Zac Morris scored to get the Diehards within a converted try with less than 15 minutes on the clock.

Both sides threw everything they had at each other. As full time loomed Dexter Buchanan scored get the Roosters home.

In what is sure to be another classic encounter will nr Valleys this will play Minor Premiers Wattles who have been their arch enemy all season.

There is plenty at stake with the winner moving straight to the 2018 grand final.

Valleys 32 (Dexter Buchanan 2, Dylan Chown, Kalemb Hart, Hnaloan Budden, Hugh Sedger tries Brett Seymour 3 goals) Dalby 20 (Zac Morris 2, Xavier Manley, Corey Blades tries Zac Morris 2 goals) Player of the Finals Points: 4 Brett Seymour, 3 Corey McGrady,2 Mitchell Taylor, 1 Dylan Chown STANTHORPE IMPRESS IN SEMI The Stanthorpe Gremlins have progressed to the second week of the TRL finals with a tough 20-12 win over Dalby.

The young side acquitted themselves well against their opponents executing a game plan devised by coach Gary Skimmings after the two sides met for the third time in as many weeks The Gremlins were very strong through

the middle and Skimmings praised the efforts of front rower Nick marsh who was one of the best for the Gremlins.

Hooker Michael Marin was the first to post points for the Gremlins and tries to Lachlan hendry and Marsh followed shortly after.

Dalby scored close to half time but the Gremlins took a handy 16-4 lead to the sheds at the break.

Dalby were the first to post points after the break reducing the score to 16-8. One of the most experienced in the Gremlins side Jason Cobon looked to have sealed the game with a try in the 23rd minute. Dalby scored a consolation try in the shadows of full time but the horse had bolted and the Gremlins were home.

Despite their win their coach will be looking for better ball security from his side this week. Skimmings believes there is still much more improvement in the side. They will be looking to improve their discipline when they meet Pittsworth after a several unforced errors and a high giving away several penalties in the second half last week.

Skimmings says the young side has enjoyed the challenges of playing in the TRL each week and is confident they can take the next step on their final's journey this weekend.

In other finals games this weekend Wattles play Pittsworth in the Reserve Grade Minor semi after defeating Valleys 30-10and Highfields and Gatton go head to head.

In second division Warwick will play the major semi final against Gatton.

In the under 18's Gatton play South's while Dalby take on Highfields. All games with be played at Glenholme Park and kick off at 2.00pm WOMEN'S COMP ANOTHER MILESTONE It has been a long road for one of the pioneers of women's rugby league but Killarney's Steph Hancock is close to realising another milestone in her career and realising the dream of the playing in an NRL women's competition.

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The girls have their first hit out as a team against a PNG side as a curtain raiser to the Manly Broncos clash on September 2 with the actual competition to be played during the finals of the NRL men's series. The Broncos have some star signings in their team which includes 10 Jillaroos and five New Zealand Test players.

This is a major stepping stone for Women's' Rugby League as it is showcased to a whole new audience at a time when Women's sport continues to forge new pathways and break down many barriers.

STILL A RAFFLE While several NRL clubs, coaches and officials continue their Coaching Soap Opera the punters could be forgiven for forgetting there is actually still a competition to be decided. Although many tipsters must be wishing that was not the case.

Perfect rounds are just a mere dream as sides continue to defy the form guides. If you are a Dragons fan you will be forgiven if you are by now in the foetal position crooning "When the Saints Go Marching In". After yet another shocker and the loss of captain Gareth Widdop last round it seems all the puff has vanished from the Dragons when the whips are cracking.

Catching the Brisbane Broncos is harder than surviving an eight second bareback Bronc ride and if you are a Canberra supporter, I hope you have shares in a pharmacy company.

The Eels popped their heads out of the cellar in the last couple of weeks and have us all asking where they have hidden their form for the past 20 odd rounds. Similar Sea Eagles fans as they make a late swoop to give tipsters night mares.

The Cowboys showed a glimpse of what their season could have been but for their horrid injury toll. AS JT the career of JT winds down the Cowboys and Broncos turned it on in their usual fashion.

Of course there looks to be little between the top few sides but whether or not the Panthers can continue their get out goal runs as we progress into the final is a big query.

This week things are of course no clearer for the bemused tipsters and rather than looking to tip winners we should by now all be looking for the upsets which are sure to come.

CASEY'S TIPS BRONCOS (NOT SURE WHY) SEA EAGLES STORM PANTHERS TIGERS COWBOYS (BECAUSE THEY MIGHT) BULLDOGS ROOSTERS

AROUND THE GROUNDS WARWICK BOWLS CLUB On Tuesday 1th August, Monthly Triples were played with a full Green. Thank you to all who played making the day so successful. Result with 1 for an End plus 5 for a Win - 1st Round: C. Johnson, P. Seipelt, P. Wagner def. E. Scott, T. Banditt, D. Callahan 13-6.

D. Miller, B. Buckel, S. Tyter def. M. Thompson, Rhonda, Jean (Tanny) 15-4.

J. Cochran, K. Weir, G. Green def. D. Warr, C. Lawler, B. Black 11-8.

L. Collie, M. O'Leary, P. Collis def. R. Bean, B. Hansen, M. Holder 12-7.

S. Valentine, T. Wright, E. Welsh def. T. Hagley, G. Davis, B. Bourke 11-7. freetimes.com.au

G. Assay, M. Shepherd, G. Creighton def. W. Harslett, W. Gibson, G. Shelley 15-4.

The summit def. A. Naylor, T. Seaniger, J. Ruhle 15-4.

Team 2 (no card) def. K. Bloomfield, B. Christensen, D. Christensen 12-7.

2nd Round - Skip's name only: The Summit def. P. Wagner. D. Callaghan def. Team 2 13-6.

D. Christensen def. Jean (Tanny) 14-5. G. Green def.

S. Tyter 14-5.

B. Black def. B. Bourke 15-4. J. Ruhle def. G. Shelley 15-4.

Congratulations to the winners Gordon Assay, Matt Shepherd and Geoff Creighton (Tannymorel), and to the runners-up The Summit team.

Result of Social Bowls last Wednesday: R. Valentine, B. Maunder, S. Tyter def. J. Ruhle, D. Phillips, T. Gallagher 18-17.

R. Forbes, R. Smith, H. Gibson def. L. Dubois, T. Pritchard, K. Hayes 20-12.

COMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST Nominations for Club Selected Triples are now open.

Sat. 18th: Social.

Wed. 22nd: K.F.C. Sat 25th: Social.

Wed. 29th: Christensen's and Valentine's sponsored bowls afternoon.

Visitors are very welcome at our Club. Names in from 12 midday to 12.30pm for play at 1.00pm.

SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB Results for Sunday 12th August.

400 yards F Class - F open: Murray Reck 119.3, Dave Taylor 119.2, Margaret Taylor 110 F std: Daryl Reck 107.2, Graham Park 104.1, Paul Wiedman 104, John Davis 79, Stephan Kruger 61 (junior), Slava Davis 48 (junior) We had very difficult conditions for the shooters last Sunday with strong gusty winds. Congratulations to the Reck brothers, Murray and Daryl for winning their classes and good to see the young guys Stephen and Slava having a try at target shooting.

Next Sunday 19th August we will be at the 500 yard mound, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start, contact Margaret on 4661 1018 for more information.

Thursday, 16 August, 2018

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SOUTHERN FREE TIMES 31

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**Based on commercial hire purchase. Payments in arrears.

10% deposit 60 months 30% balloon. To approved applicants T & C’s apply subject to lenders credit criteria.

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