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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk John Simpson - the man behind a planned giant horse sculpture to grace Warwick's northern highway entrance - was a very determined and tenacious individual (see cover story, pages 4-5).

The project was conceived way back in 2005 and it's sad that John, who only very recently lost a long battle with illness, won't get to see the finished work in place.

But it is clear that those he has left behind are equally determined to see his dream through to completion. John's wish was for the sculpture to be both a tribute to the 'horsepower' that helped Warwick to grow, and a tourist icon to catch the eye of the visitor.

I had an unexpected visit from John just days before his death and he gave me the latest on the project, and on his health. While physically frail, he still had that familiar twinkle in his eye and the steely resolve to see things through to the finish was still very much there.

The Free Times will be tracking progress on the horse sculpture, so watch these pages for more in the coming months. For now, our thoughts are with John's family and close friends who are mourning his loss and preparing to carry on his legacy. John's passion for the Warwick community will never be forgotten.

Jeremy Sollars

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WEDDING SPECIAL If you're planning on tying the knot this year you need to check out our 'Southern Bells' wedding feature - pages 11-16.

WHAT'S ON? Have a look through our weekly 'Community Diary' to find out about local events coming up around the traps - page 17.

RODEO BUCKS The Warwick RSL Memorial Club has kindly provided the Free Times with a dinner for two (x2 mains) to be won by a lucky reader. To enter visit www. freetimes.com.au and click on the 'Competitions' link...and the winner of the $25 Condamine Sports Club voucher last week was Cindy Cummins - congrats Cindy!

The 2019 Stanthorpe Rodeo bucked the town out last Saturday night - check out some of the action in photos on page 21.

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EXIT REPORT IS IN

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Southern Downs councillors formally received a report from council staff on the business case compiled by the Granite Belt Community Association (GBCA) in favour of de-amalgamation at their monthly meeting last Wednesday 27 February.

The report stated there were "incorrect" assertions made in the business case but the GBCA has denied this, saying there are "no substantive issues raised in the (council officers') review that would alter the strong case for de-amalgamation put forward by the GBCA in its 2018 report to the Minister".

"In particular, a review of all comments related to finance has concluded that they do not change the overall robust conclusions of our analysis," GBCA president Rev Alan Colyer said in a statement released after the council meeting.

"The Association is disappointed however that SDRC has missed an opportunity for constructive engagement, by producing a report that is partially a partisan defence of the authors' organisation and partially a

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frequently inaccurate commentary on the GBCA Report," Rev Colyer said.

"The disconnect between the two communities could hardly be more clearly demonstrated than by comments in the officers' review.

"For instance, with knowledge of the Granite Belt, why would anyone attempt to deny the importance of its rich Italian heritage and culture or of its tourism industry or of the various sets of legal proceedings that are current?"

"For the residents of Dalveen who were singled out for comment in the review, contrary to the comments in the review at no stage has the GBCA been advised or directed by the Minister not to include Dalveen as part of the proposal.

"Dalveen's inclusion has been discussed both with the Minister and his staff.

"We are also very mindful that staff may be concerned about their positions if deamalgamation occurs.

"The GBCA's proposal is based on no forced redundancies.

"Our report was not able to provide a detailed assessment of the impact on staff because we were refused access by SDRC to the relevant information 'to protect the privacy of staff '.

"It is doubly disappointing that the review now criticises the GBCA report for not addressing these issues for individual staff positions.

"We trust that the council will work positively to allay the concerns of staff."

Rev Colyer said the Association is preparing a response to the Officers' Review for Queensland Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, who is also waiting on an analysis of the GBCA business case by his department and by Queensland Treasury Corporation.

Mr Hinchliffe has previously stated if deamalgamation can be shown to be financially viable the matter will be put to a regionwide of all Warwick/Southern Downs and Stanthorpe/Granite Belt residents.

Southern Downs councillors are yet to vote on whether or not they support deamalgamation of the former Warwick and Stanthorpe Shires.

The council has previously stated it may engage an external consultant to further review the GBCA business case, at a potential cost of up to $40,000.

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NICOLE’S MIGHTY MUSTANG

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Warwick's Nicole Burt is still pinching herself to make sure it's real - she's the ecstatic winner of a V8 Ford Mustang Fastback GT after entering a national competition.

Nicole was handed the keys to the iconic muscle car by Warwick Automotive principal Chris Murphy at his Ford showroom on Monday of this week.

The win came about after Nicole's husband and business partner - in Zooma Signs - Carey urged her to enter a 3M Australia nationwide consumer competition late last year, with the company offering the Mustang as the prize.

"I was hesitant to enter as I've never won anything and I thought it would be a waste of my time," Nicole said.

"I'm thankful that my husband's advice paid off, big time.

"Initially, we thought we'd won tickets to the Supercars and we were super ecstatic about that.

"When we realised the call wasn't a prank and we'd actually won a Mustang, our excitement took on a whole new level - there was much dancing and jumping around the office.

"With five males in the household including three teenagers on P plates, you could say our family is very eager to take possession of the most desirable car in the world.

"But the teenagers will remain passengers

for quite a few years to come, as none are licensed to drive a performance vehicle.

"Secretly, I'm thrilled as I won't have to share the new addition with the family".

Nicole's big win is a timely one - it followed a weekend where Scott McLaughlin made a clean sweep of the V8 Supercars opening round in Adelaide in a Mustang, back in that category for the first time since 1990.

Chris Murphy said local demand for Mustangs remains strong since Ford released the latest generation, delivered in Australia in 2015.

"We found there was a lot of pent-up demand for them back then and we still sell around 20 a year," he told the Free Times.

"There's a convertible option and also four-cylinder and V8 options.

"Surprisingly quite a few people go for the four-cylinder - it's the look they're after more so than the power."

Congrats to Nicole!

‘FATHER’ OF WINE INDUSTRY The Royal Queensland Wine Show (RQWS) has named its most prestigious award after the man known as 'the father of the Queensland wine industry' - Angelo Puglisi of Ballandean Estate Wines.

Australia's first capital city wine show of the season will now award the Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of Show trophy.

RQWS Committee Chair Angus Adnam said naming the trophy after Angelo was befitting due to the significant contributions he has made to the Queensland wine industry.

"Mr Puglisi was instrumental in establishing a modern wine industry in Queensland beginning in the 1960s, when he planted recognised wine grape varieties in the Granite Belt," Mr Adnam said.

"Previously, wine in Queensland had largely been made from table grapes.

"He then became a leading figure in shaping the Queensland industry,

continuously improving grape growing and winemaking techniques."

Angelo said the Queensland wine industry had been his life for more than 50 years and it was an honour to have the Grand Champion trophy named after him.

"I hope the award encourages people in the wine industry to always strive to do their best and create the best wines that reflect their region," Angelo said.

The winner of the Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of Show will also be awarded a $12,000 RNA fellowship to be used for travel, training and education to further their winemaking skills.

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A LEGACY IN STEEL

BY JEREMY SOLLARS

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ohn Simpson had a vision for a striking steel sculpture depicting Warwick's horse heritage to catch the eye of visitors driving into the Rose City on its northern gateway - and while he's no longer with us others remain determined to see the project through to completion.

It was way back in 2005 that the retired Scots PGC College fine arts and manual arts teacher came up with the idea of a series of steel 'icons' representing equine themes to stand on the highway into Warwick to reflect the many ways in which the horse has shaped the community we know today.

John's original idea was to have them placed progressively along the Cunningham and New England Highways coming into Warwick from the north, but it was former

mayor Ron Bellingham who suggested they all form part of one installation in the open area of Queens Park alongside Alice Street and its junction with the highway.

And right up until his death just a couple of weeks ago after a lengthy battle with illness, John Simpson continued to drive the project along, overseeing cutting of the icons at Peel Tribe's Condamine Fabrications and working the phone from a hospital bed, including a call to the Free Times to give us the latest update.

The lion's share of around $190,000 in funding for the sculpture has come from private sources - mostly Warwick individuals and businesses - with a relatively small fraction, $33,000, sourced from a gambling community benefit grant, despite John putting in scores of applications for other public funding over the years to no avail.

Cover photo: Henry Osiecki (left) and Peel Tribe with the Cobb and Co wagon icon and (above) the steel motif representing the Warwick Rodeo.

A scale model of the sculpture.

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The man behind the project, John Simpson - a favourite family portrait.

The section of Queens Park alongside Alice Street and just south of the O. O. Madsen Bridge where the sculpture will stand.

The thoroughbred industry continues to be a mainstay of the Warwick economy.

Working closely on the project with John over many years has been Warwick-based nutritional biochemist Henry Osiecki, who along with John's family is committed to seeing his good friend's legacy come to fruition.

The sculpture will consist of a series of individual steel icons, depicting Cobb and Co's wagons, heavy horses, polocrosse, campdrafting, thoroughbred racing, rodeo, dressage, pony club, show jumping and the World War One Light Horse.

All but the last have been completed and are standing in the yard at Condamine Fabrications, ready for painting - in jet black - and eventually the assembly of the sculpture in the coming months.

John Simpson drew all the designs by hand and looked over Peel Tribe's shoulder as they were brought to life with plasma cutting in the workshop, with the one exception being the Light Horse icon which was being finished as this story went to print.

Henry Osiecki told the Free Times John's vision was for the sculpture to be a community project and not his own, despite John's countless hours of work to bring it to life.

"The idea of the sculpture is that it represents how central the horse has been to Warwick's development throughout our history," Henry explained.

"There are three epochs represented - the 'beasts of burden' such as the heavy horses and the Cobb and Co horse, the 'beasts of war' in the Light Horse and the 'beasts of recreation and peace', like racing, rodeo and campdrafting.

"The Light Horse will be at the top and centre of the sculpture, which overall will represent the concept of Warwick as the horse capital of Australia.

"We're hoping it will be in place by May or June of this year and we're working

closely with the council who will be doing the concrete groundwork fairly soon.

"It has taken years to raise the money and to obtain of all the approvals we needed from the council and Main Roads and Ergon and the like.

"And the icons have been wind-tested from an engineering perspective."

Henry said John Simpson had initially been a reluctant fundraiser.

"Asking for favours wasn't something that came naturally to John - at the start he was scared to ask people for money for the project," Henry said.

"But he was incredibly driven and focussed and stubborn and he put his mind to it and became a brilliant fundraiser.

"He was still working on the project in his last few weeks - even during his final hospital stay when the doctors were telling him to go home he was still on the phone."

Peel Tribe said for his part the cutting of the icons had been the most unusual steel fabrication job he'd performed, working from overhead transfers based on photos of John's hand-drawn designs.

A former rodeo champion himself, Peel said his personal favourite was the bronc icon.

"Our main business is horse trailers, crates and sheds," he laughed.

"So this was something a bit different and I've enjoyed the challenge.

"It's been hours of fiddling about and when I did the first couple I was really worried about how they would turn out - I was pretty relieved when John said he was happy with them.

"He spent a lot of time here (at Condamine Fabrications) keeping an eye on things, even right up to a couple of weeks before he died.

"I think once the icons are painted and in place people are going to really like what they see."

FAMILY RALLIES ...

John Simpson leaves behind his wife Mavis and their three adult children Tanya, Fiona and Matthew.

Born in Victoria, John taught at The Scots PGC College in Warwick for many years after he and Mavis chose to call Warwick home.

He built the family home just out of town himself, hauling 52 trailer loads of river rock and often with the help at the weekend of Scots boarders, who looked up to the popular teacher and housemaster as a figure of leadership - and who Mavis said as predominantly being from off the land relished the chance to do physical work outside of the classroom.

The Simpsons lived in the home for 34 years before moving into west Warwick when John retired.

Fiona Simpson said her dad made her promise to help see the horse sculpture through to completion.

"His idea was to do something to help put Warwick on the map - he wanted people to stop and stay in town and spend money while they're here," Fiona said.

"He raised money by writing personal letters to everyone he knew and he got

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knocked back on many occasions for grants, and he made it his aim to see every single business in Warwick and he spent two solid years doing that.

"Only one grant was successful, all the rest of the money he raised through his own hard work.

"There's also been a lot of in-kind support from the community for which Dad was very grateful.

"I think he'll be remembered as having a cheeky charisma and for being stubborn and tenacious.

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WATER VIEWS...

Thank you for your multi-article feature on The State of Our Water (SFT Feb 21). It certainly deserves comment!

The entire Murray Darling Basin (MDB) faces similar issues to those now confronting the Southern Downs and while we need to act locally we also need to be mindful of the bigger picture and, as custodians of the MDB's headwaters, of our responsibilities to our downstream neighbours.

There is no doubt that our local weather patterns have shifted to warmer, drier summers. There is also no doubt that the MDB is in dire straits.

We are not going to solve our water problems with the same sort of thinking that created them. We have to think beyond traditional water supply measures like building more expensive dams and weirs. They are a short term fix that will further tax an already stressed river system and its aquatic life.

Having said that, I'd support raising the wall of Storm King Dam over a new (economically and environmentally unsound) one at Emu Swamp. I'd also support greater use of groundwater;or a pipeline from Connolly Dam to Storm King Dam before that particular white elephant.

Challenges are also potential opportunities.

Managing the demand for water presents many.

Plant breeders are creating more drought-tolerant varieties of many crops and the irrigation sector is developing more efficient techniques and technologies. Some growers are producing larger crops with less water than ever before.

We can do more with less!

Authorities could, if they so wished, make rainwater tanks, water-saving plumbing fix-

tures and dry (composting) toilet systems mandatory for all new buildings; and offer incentives for all homeowners to replace high flow taps etc in existing buildings with more efficient ones. Staged water restrictions, with per person, per day targets could be imposed earlier - or even made permanent. To assist, water rates could be re-structured so that higher charges are progressively applied to higher levels of consumption.

More active management of urban runoff should also be seriously considered. This should include reinjecting it to groundwater sources where, unlike storing it in ring tanks, it wouldn't be lost to evaporation.

I'm strongly in favour of greater use of recycled wastewater. Most of us are comfortable with non-potable reuse - garden watering, car washing and irrigating parks and playing fields as well as some industrial uses.

But we really do need to start talking about potable re-use, because ultimately, we are going to have to bite this bullet. (It's not as awful as it sounds. There is as much water on the planet today as there was when dinosaurs ruled. Every molecule of it has been recycled thousands of times.)

A long term option could be to plan to intervene in the supply side of the water cycle.

It was documented in the 1980s and is now understood by hydrologists that forested areas produce more water than they consume.

Large areas of forest transpire water back to the atmosphere where it can fall again as rain - usually downwind. Establishing permanent, deep-rooted (preferably) native vegetation, particularly on the steep, cleared country in the higher rainfall areas adjacent to the Great Dividing Range could - with time

- help make rainfall patterns more reliable, and improve both water quality and biodiversity. Authorities could define 'water production areas' and seriously consider paying landholders to revegetate them.

I suspect our downstream neighbours would prefer this sort of approach to simply taking more water out of our shared rivers.

They may even be willing to help pay for it.

Sarah Moles, North Branch

'MY COUNTRY' I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of ragged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains.

I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror The wide brown land for me!

Periods of drought, flood and famine are not new to the Australian landscape, when Dorothea Mackellar wrote her famous poem in 1908.

Our ancestors including my family faced the Federation Drought of 1895-1902, this made an indelible mark on them, a life of not wasting a drop of precious water was instilled into my upbringing on the farm.

It is over a hundred years since the Federation Drought, 'there is still water' and 'It will rain soon', 'Pray for Rain' 'Next month will be wet' have been repeated over and over and still the drought tightens it's powerful grip.

As a student of Long Term Weather Forecasting, the legendary Inigo Jones whom my grandfather Alf Kemp, was a close follower has passed on for almost 65 years now, but his work carries on, and the forecasts are

indicating a rough ride into 2022, or thereabouts.

We may be lucky and get some good rain, but it is just luck. Let us assume the long term forecasts are correct, we should prepare for the worst, expect the best and take what comes.

As President of the Range Action Group we wrote through our local member James Lister several months ago to request the environment minister concerning supply of funds to drill aquifers, hookup existing wells, and have water trains available, this concept is large military water bladders on wagons that can be filled quickly and delivered to areas of need.

In those areas are manifolds to hook up and empty the bladder wagons quickly and that water is transferred to the reservoir or holding tank. These trains would take at least 80 semi loads of water in one trip and travel 24/7.

Rural areas not near the rail can be unloaded into holding tanks at the nearest rail head and trucked from there. The minister unfortunately is oblivious to the unfolding situation and it fell on deaf ears.

There is plenty of water on the coastal areas, this is consistent with the Federation Drought characteristics. If our dams become unharvestable, we will need other sources, to back up trains, including wells and bores, where we can station small water treatment plants and supply direct into the town water supply pipeline. Wallangarra wells were filled with gravel by council a few years ago, these need to be cleaned out and ready for use. Small mobile water treatment plants can be moved from area to area as needed on tilt tray trucks.

Peter Kemp, Warwick

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QUESTIONS OVER RECYCLED WATER

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Questions continue to be asked in the community about water use by the Southern Downs Regional Council, following the revelation last week that private individuals had been stealing raw water from the Warwick Water Treatment Plant on Glen Road for weeks before the practice was stopped.

Late last week the council announced it had secured state government funding to combine with its own to extend Warwick's recycled water network to the industrial estates at a cost of $5 million.

The council says the project will deliver a $6.3 million "boost to the region" and will create 20 jobs during construction, but has not released details of where the new pipeline will run and it remains unclear if it will only service the original Warwick Industrial Estate off McEvoy Street or both it and businesses in the Axis Industrial Park off Kenilworth Street, such as Grove Juice.

The council has said in the past it planned to use recycled water at the truck wash at the Warwick Saleyards but has not stated if this will be included on the new pipeline.

The existing recycled or treated 'Class A' water network runs from the Warwick Wastewater (Sewage) Treatment Plant off Wentworth Street and supplies water to the Warwick Golf Club, Warwick State High School, sporting fields in and around Queens Park and gardens in Leslie Park.

Untreated effluent from the plant is supplied to Lyndhurst Stud at no cost under an arrangement which has been in place for

many years, but it is understood the stud is not currently receiving the water due to shortages.

The council last year began negotiations with Lyndhurst Stud over payment for the effluent, which the stud uses to irrigate fodder crops.

It is understood only 'Class A+' recycled water can be used for food operations - such as Grove Juice - and the 'Class A' recycled water the new industrial estate pipeline will deliver will not be suitable for those types of operations.

The Free Times this week asked the council the following questions · How much recycled water is available/ produced on average in a week from the Warwick Wastewater Treatment Plant and where/how is it being used? · Is Class C effluent still being supplied to Lyndhurst Stud from the plant? · Can the recycled water to be supplied to the industrial estate be used by food and pharmaceutical operations, ie Grove Juice and Integria Healthcare?

The council provided the following response "Recycled water from the Warwick Wastewater Treatment Plant is provided to a range of users from sporting associations through to some commercial businesses.

"Council also uses recycled water for its own irrigation purposes and during construction where appropriate. This water is Class A. "The recycled water provided to Lyndhurst, through a longstanding arrangement, is supplied as part of standard operational practices when the treatment plant is not producing Class A recycled water.

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ENFORCEMENT Just as the Free Times was going to print this week the council issued a statement saying it will "step-up" enforcement measures "to ensure residents are adhering to current high level water restrictions and to protect the community's precious water supply".

But the restrictions will still stay at the current 'high' level for now rather than moving to 'extreme', the highest restrictions.

"SDRC will be actively enforcing high level water restrictions after monthly water consumption targets were exceeded across the region in both January and February," the statement said.

Mayor Tracy Dobie said water is the region's most precious commodity and the way we use and conserve it is vital to our region's ongoing resilience as the drought continues.

"The Southern Downs has received little to no rainfall in February and the region's dam levels continue to decrease," she said.

"As of last week, Leslie Dam was at 7.45 % capacity while Storm King was at 44% and Connolly Dam was at 46% capacity.

"Current water restrictions and enforcement will apply to all residents, including rural, who purchase water from council.

"It will also apply to both raw water and drinking water consumers."

Cr Dobie said she urged the community

"to be vigilant with water consumption as drought conditions continue to worsen".

"Everyone can make a difference," she said.

"While it would be council's preference not to issue any fines, water supplies are now at a level which means we need to ensure residents are complying with water restrictions and meeting daily consumption targets.

"Our priority is the continued supply of drinking water for residents across the region and we will keep the community informed with any updates or changes."

Cr Dobie said an increased number of council officers and water patrols will monitor residents' usage and issue fines where necessary to residents who continue to breach water restrictions.

"SDRC is working with local businesses to help them reduce their water consumption and conserve water, and is currently reviewing all aspects of Council's recycled water supply," she said.

"SDRC is stepping-up compliance as it finalises plans to move to extreme level water restrictions in the coming weeks should there be no rain.

"Penalties for breaching water restrictions depend on severity of the non-compliance starting at $391 for residential customers and $1,958 for non-residential customers.

"The Southern Downs is currently on high level water restrictions which means residents may only use water outside for certain purposes between 6 to 7pm on allocated days.

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COUNCIL CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED ON TWO SHEDS

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Matters discussed and voted on during a confidential section of the Southern Downs Regional Council February meeting last Wednesday 27 February included the awarding of a contract to design and construct two sheds at Theo Cantor Park in the Warwick Industrial Estate near Riverina Stock Feeds.

The sheds will be to house the Warwick Men's Shed and Warwick Woodcutters when they move from the former Rosenthal council depot at Willi Street, with the council intending to sell the site in the future.

Councillors voted to award the contract to Brett Thompson ATF Lakshmi Discretionary Trust T/A Simplicity Constructions.

Councillors also voted in favour of purchasing vehicles listed as follows, from a range of dealerships including Black Truck Sales, Warwick Auto Sales, Southern Downs Automotive, Cassels Automotive and Pierpoint Motors · Four Isuzu FVD 165-300 trucks · Three Isuzu SX D-Max 2WD dual cab utilities

· One Mazda BT50 2WD extra cab tipping tray utility · Three 2WD extra cab utilities · One Nissan RX Navara single cab low ride utility · Two Ford XL Ranger 4WD dual cab utilities · Two Holden LS Colorado 4WD dual cab style side utilities · Three Mitsubishi MR Triton 4WD dual cab style side utilities · Seven 4WD extra cab steel tray utilities · One Ford Trend Escape AWD 2.0Lt wagon · One Ford Endura Trend AWD wagon · Three Holden LT Trailblazer 4WD wagons Councillors also voted last week on projects to be considered for funding through its $2,870,000 allocation from the State Government's 'Works for Queensland' program. The final list of projects will be approved by the Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs. The projects are, in order of priority 1. Relocate Warwick SES to APRA (Australian Professional Rodeo Association/ Rodeo Heritage Centre) building and Rose City FM to Warwick SES building $300,000 2. Warwick Men's Shed and Warwick

Woodcrafters Stage Two - including landscaping and fencing - $300,000 3. Maryvale Urban Design outcomes implement high priority projects - $170,000 4. Leyburn Urban Design outcomes - streetscape & enhance Sprints precinct $125,000 5. Construction of Dagg's Falls Lookout, Killarney - $300,000 6. Regional parks improvements - including shade, soft-fall and play equipment with village parks the priority $75,000 7. Sealing gravel section of Darcy Street, Stanthorpe - $90,000 8. Construction of Mini Golf facility at WIRAC - Stage One - $300,000 9. Construction of a Learn to Ride Park at Australiana Park, Warwick - $300,000 10. Condamine River Walkway Stage Two - $300,000 11. Sealing Link Road from Brunckhorst Avenue to Wallangarra Road, Stanthorpe $250,000 12. Warwick Laneway Public Art - Town Hall - $50,000 13. Flight Training Hangar at Warwick Aerodrome $310,000. ●

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local residents past and present who so enthusiastically supported the project.

"In particular I wish to thank Mavis March (nee Coy) for providing a great deal of photographic and research material.

"The book outlines - as far as possible - the ownership history of the various properties that make up the Junabee district - a task that was not always a straightforward one."

At 270 A4 pages, the book will retail for $30 (plus $13.00 postage and handling if applicable).

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The book, 'Junabee Farms & Families', has been compiled and edited by Junabee resident Patricia (Pat) Mapes (nee Brewer).

Pat says the book is something of a 'spin-off ' from a book published in 2012 to mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Junabee and Jingarry State schools.

"In compiling that record of student and teacher memories, a large volume of information was received that pertained more to the wider district rather than just the schools," Pat said.

"It was decided then that a second book was warranted.

"The book has been a collaborative effort and I'd like to acknowledge all those

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FATAL CRASHES Police investigations into two fatal vehicle crashes in the region last week are continuing.

A Warwick area man in his 70's was killed when a ute in which he was a passenger hit a tree on Washpool Road around 6.30pm last Saturday 2 March. The driver and another passenger were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Last Wednesday 27 February a 45 year old Stanthorpe man died when his vehicle crashed into a tree on Amosfield Road around 4.25pm. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Police had not formally released the names of the deceased by time of printing of the Free Times this week.

HOFFMAN REUNION Those with ties to the Hoffman family are invited to attend the next family reunion, to be held at the Killarney Senior Citizens Centre on Sunday 17 March 2019. For enquiries and to RSVP for catering purposes contact Jean Hoffman on 4667 3137 or John Hoffman on 3813 1210.

TRIVIA NIGHT The Freestone State School P&C will host its annual fundraising trivia night on Saturday 30 March at the Freestone Memorial Hall, with a 6.30pm for 7pm start.

The event is for all ages with tickets just $10, including a light supper. Tickets can be pre-purchased or purchased at the door, with multi-draw raffles, an auction and lucky door prizes on the night and a full bar operating.

To book a table for a team of 8 to 10 call Karen Mauch on 0437 635 133 Freestone SS is also seeking memories and memorabilia from former students and teachers as it plans celebrations for its 150th anniversary in 2020.

Members are also being sought for the organising committee which is coordinating planning for the event. If you can assist also contact Karen Mauch.

AGED CARE DOLLARS Maranoa MP David Littleproud this week announced $480,264 in funding to upgrade Allora's Southern Cross Care aged care residence.

Mr Littleproud said the funding was secured through the Aged Care Regional, Rural and Remote Infrastructure Grants initiative. The funds will be used to upgrade en suites to resolve accessibility issues and replace some fixtures and paintwork.

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FIT FOR A KING AND QUEEN The Warwick RSL Memorial Club, Kings Theatre is your one stop Wedding Reception Venue! Kings Theatre offers two rooms that can be divided in to separate sections.

Both rooms combined create a beautiful space large enough for up to 350 guests to be catered for. Kings is fully air-conditioned and has its own amenities as well as change rooms for the Bride to adjust herself in privacy away from her guests. It also sports full buffet servery, as well as a floating and modern bar. The AV system is top of the line and includes two Epson projectors &

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SOUTHERN BELLS A TRUE ROAD-TRIP HAVEN

BY ABBEY CANNAN Ballandean Tavern Motel is the perfect place to tuck into a scrumptious meal or unwind and share a few laughs during your roadtrip.

Naomi and her husband Stephen Day recently took over the Tavern and they said their Tavern is the perfect setting for a break.

"Staying with us for just one night or five, Ballandean Tavern Motel is the perfect location for that much needed break, ideally situated 20km from Stanthorpe's CBD in the heart of Granite Belt Wine Region and only a short drive from some of the region's most popular attractions," they said.

"Stop in for a game of pool, a few laughs

and a drink out on the veranda, looking over the beautiful Ballandean Valley."

There is also plenty of space which would allow you to set-up a wedding marquee and have your function fully catered for.

Enjoy a meal and indulge in a glass of local Ballandean wine at their stylish restaurant where lunch is available from midday and dinner from 6pm.

Amenities at their motel include three rooms with queen and single beds, a disabled room, flat-screen television, an electric jug and toaster, microwave, air conditioning and meals available.

The Ballandean Tavern is located on the corner of St Judes Lane and Eukey Road, Ballandean 4382. Phone 07 4684 1044 to make a booking. ●

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A WEDDING WITH COUNTRY CHARM

BY ABBEY CANNAN Granite Belt Brewery is Stanthorpe's premier wedding reception venue, set on 30 acres of gardens, vineyards and granite bush land, the estate provides various picturesque locations for both your ceremony and wedding photos.

The large timber homestead features two function rooms, along with the Granite Belt Brewery, Brew Bar, restaurant, guest lounge and large outdoor deck. The warm timber decor throughout the main homestead with its modern yet rustic furnishings and festoon lighting, provides a spectacular yet cosy, country charm. Say 'I do' in our vineyard ceremony site, or beside the picturesque pond or at the granite alter site.

Being a pet friendly property, your fur-babies are welcome to be part of your special day and can even stay in one of the pet-friendly cabins. With 20 private timber cabins onsite, plus the four bedroom 'Hidden House', the estate can accommodate up to 60 guests. This ensures you can relax, knowing your family and friends can enjoy themselves, without needing to arrange transportation home.

Their wedding packages allow you the flexibility to create an event that is unique, and ideally suited to your individual style and budget. For smaller, more intimate weddings, couples can secure sole use of

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We ofer a great menu choice or sit down with our qualiied chef to create your own.

Guests can stay in one of our modern rooms as we are ideally situated 20 km from Stanthorpe’s CBD and only a short drive from some of the regions most popular wineries and attractions.

Smaller functions are catered for in our stylish onsite restaurant where guests can unwind on the verandah overlooking the beautiful Ballandean Valley.

Talk to our function manager Naomi who can assist make your special day a day to remember.

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SOUTHERN BELLS ADDING SOME ELEGANCE TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

BY ABBEY CANNAN Planning a wedding can become quite stressful, which is when Allison Visentin can step in to be your fairy god mother with her styling and decoration services.

Allison's new business, Elegant By Design, is located in Stanthorpe and offers styling advice and decoration hire for weddings and other events such as birthday parties, bridal and baby showers.

Allison said she works with the bride and groom to discover their style and budget and then creates a unique and elegant look for their special day.

"I really enjoy working with people to create the look that they are after and seeing it come to life with the end result," she said.

"I start with ideas from the bride as it is their idea of what look they are after.

Pinterest is a wonderful source for ideas as well."

The business offers full set-up and pack down as well as a hire-only service for DIY events.

"I have a large variety of items for hire but am always happy to source items that people may specifically want."

The products for hire include centrepieces, wishing wells, ceiling drapes, bridal backgrounds, lighting, chandeliers, tablecloths and flowers.

Allison is happy to travel for an event and can be contacted on 0409 614 809 at any time for a personalised quote. ●

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A ROYAL TREAT FOR THE BRIDES

BY ABBEY CANNAN Donna Clark has devoted 25 years to the beauty industry, and she now owns her dream beauty therapy clinic right in the heart of Warwick.

Her beauty clinic, Donna's Beauty Loft, is offering a free trial of professional airbrush makeup to brides, when a booking is made for a group of four or more in your wedding party.

"You will get treated like royalty as you marry the life partner of your dream," Donna said.

"Be pampered, feel relaxed and at ease as I make sure you look your absolute best, with stunning and immaculate airbrush makeup.

"I am dedicated to providing the utmost excellence in airbrush makeup for brides and the whole bridal party."

Airbrush makeup is a fine mist of foundation that is sprayed with a small air compressor gently covering the skin, to give the appearance of a flawless complexion.

One application is all it takes to have a beautiful face all day long for your wedding.

Donna offers mobile service for weddings with no travel fee in the Warwick CBD. Her beauty clinic also offers a whole range of services, including eyelash extensions, face and body waxing, eyebrow

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GREAT VIEWS, GREAT FOOD, GREAT STAFF Meet, greet and celebrate your next event at Hawker Road Function Centre, located at Warwick Golf Club. The Club has great views, great food and great staff.

The restaurant, with its outdoor courtyard overlooking the 18th green, is a popular function space for weddings, birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, school reunions, Christmas parties, as well as conferences and business meetings. It seats up to 200 in the restaurant, 80 on the terrace and 50 in the lounge area for more intimate events. So, there is a space for all

events, and don't forget the courtesy bus, running Monday to Saturday from 5pm.

With one of the most stunning views on the Darling Downs, the Hawker Restaurant is the perfect venue, whether it be for a quiet drink on the deck, or dinner with friends. The picturesque venue has a choice of three areas available to suit your specific needs. It is a top venue in town, check them out on Facebook. Talk to their function's coordinator today at hawkerroadfunctions@ gmail.com or call the Warwick Golf Club 07 4661 1720. â—?

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TRANQUIL COUNTRY WEDDING

BY ABBEY CANNAN Planning your special day? Stacey's At The Gap is a tranquil country setting situated at Cunninghams Gap approximately half an hour's drive from Warwick.

This unique venue is surrounded by 640 acres of bushland adjacent to South East Queensland's Main Range National Park, Cunningham's Gap. Abundant with native flora and fauna, the bushland retreat is located just over an hour's drive from Brisbane. The sound of bell birds can be heard as soon as you enter the property.

The surrounding cattle property has been in the Stacey family for three generations. In 1955 Grandfather Stacey (Frederick William Stacey) gave the then Methodist Church 10 acres on which to build their church camp.

In 2006 Mal and Leonie Stacey purchased the site from the Uniting Church and have created a tranquil accommodation venue offered at affordable prices.

Within their extensive parkland setting, they have a spacious outdoor chapel where they can provide seating for 20+ guests and a huge area for standing, or maybe you would prefer a ceremony in their newly developed serene Creekside setting. The reception room can seat 110 guests in a traditional wedding setting. Alternatively, if you would prefer a less traditional setting, simply discuss with staff about their semi traditional setting complete with round tables for up to 80 guests.

The tranquil wedding scenery at Stacey's At The Gap.

A wedding setting at Stacey's At The Gap.

Stacey's At The Gap is abundant with native flora and fauna.

Several styles of chairs are also available depending on the theme of your wedding.

The catering team are on hand to discuss all options available to you, starting with pre-reception drinks on the front lawn, to dinner in either an alternate drop style or buffet. You can bring your own alcohol

(premix, wine & beer) and staff are happy to serve it for you. Overnight accommodation is available for the bridal couple and should you wish for some guests to stay there is also rooms available too.

"We are here to make your day unique to you so contact me to discuss a package

tailor made to suit you and your budget," said Leonie.

Stacey's At The Gap is located at 9080 Cunningham Highway Tregony Qld. For more information call 07 46 66 1240 or 0428 350 849 and visit their website www.staceys. com.au. â—?

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A stunning wedding scene created by Weddings and Events Warwick.

A wedding styled and decorated by Weddings and Events Warwick.

WARWICK’S BIGGEST ANNUAL EXPO

BY ABBEY CANNAN Weddings & Events will be hosting Warwick’s 6th annual Wedding Expo on Sunday 7 April from 10am-2pm at the Warwick Show Grounds.

Expo host and company owner Peta Murphy said the Wedding Expo is a relaxed, glamorous environment and a great opportunity for couples to gather wedding inspiration.

Guests at the biggest wedding expo in Warwick will have the chance to win over $5000 of giveaways from vendors including; Weddings & Events, Darling Downs Entertainment, Short Flix Media,

Blooms of Warwick, Story Book Cakes, G.I. Fit In - Personalised Group Fitness, Erica Bailey - Marriage Celebrant, and Olwyns Nutrimetics.

The vast range of wedding suppliers will be available to make planning your special day a breeze. The range of beautiful themed displays for you to swoon over include, Formal, Rustic, Boho & Elegant Country wedding reception tables and ceremonies by Wedding & Events.

So, don’t miss out on a fun day with your bridal party, full of mud cake tastings, free photos from In The Booth, live entertainment by Nash, champagne upon arrival, great deals and giveaways, all for a

small $2 entry free.

Business owner Peta Murphy said Weddings & Events Warwick is a business born out of passion for event design, offering a range of services to make your dream wedding easy to plan with a one stop service.

Weddings & Events is a styling, florist and photography business that can style to any theme with the best quality products.

Peta and her team will provide unfailing support, advice and inspiration to couples with high quality products and gentle guidance throughout the lead up to your special day. Peta’s attention to detail and creative flair means that your wedding will

be a truly unique and personal experience.

The team focuses on personalised service and commitment to excellence, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day.

“Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, a destination wedding, or simply require professional advice or want the best suppliers for your event, Weddings and Events Warwick can help you with all wedding and event details,” Peta said.

To receive a complimentary styling consultation and an obligation free quote - book an appointment to view the showroom by calling 0414 683 951. For more information, visit their Facebook page @WeddingsandEventsWarwick. ●

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HOSTED BY: Weddings & Events Warwick Sunday 7th April 2019 10am - 2pm Warwick Showgrounds – Douglas Feez Pavillion ADULTS $2 ENTRY FEE – Children Free LUCKY DOOR PRIZES – WIN over $5000 of giveaways from Vendors!

CHAMPAGNE ON ARRIVAL + Show bag with wedding info for every Bride INDOOR FIREWORKS & DRY ICE DISPLAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY “NASH”

The Expo will have a vast range of Wedding suppliers to make planning your special day a breeze!

Weddings & Events Warwick ofers a range of services to make your Dream Wedding or Event easy to plan with a one stop Service!

We invite you to book your appointment to our Showroom and view our products while receiving a complimentary styling consultation and an obligation free quote.

Like us on facebook & Instagram to keep updated.

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COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS Warwick Senior Citizens monthly activities are held at 13a Albert Street, Warwick. First Monday of each month Hoy (cards) from 2pm. First Tuesday of each month - Friendship morning from 9am. Every Monday - 500 (cards) from 9am-11.30am. Every Tuesday - TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am-11.30am. Every Friday - Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am11.30am. Subscription is $10 per year and covers all activities. For information phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Fay on 0424 287 121.

HEART SUPPORT The Warwick Heart Support Group meets on the last Monday of each month (except December and January) in the Founder's Room at Slade Campus at 11am. Lunch is held after a short meeting. Every second meeting a guest speaker attends. A warm welcome awaits any person who may have experienced a Heart issue. For more information phone Norm on 4661 5421 or Jenny on 4664 8173.

WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH National Seniors Warwick Luncheon Cruise on the Gold Coast Canal will be on Wednesday 13 March, departing in front of the Council Administration Building at 7.30am. Morning tea will be at own expense at Yatala Pie Shop.

Book at Suncorp from Wednesday 13 February to Wednesday 6 March. Phone Carmel on 4661 3136.

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SUNDAY 24 MARCH Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 24 March at the Cowboys Clubhouse in Queens Park, Alice Street from 10.30am. Cost for the day is $8 per adult and $4 for children.

Lunch will be included in the cost plus endless cups of tea or coffee all day and afternoon tea. If you can sing, play music, or recite poems, or would just like to listen to music come along and enjoy the day. Phone Del on 0408 613 823 or Ruby on 0438 674 803.

THURSDAY 28 MARCH Warwick Uniting Church 'Mainly Music' - celebrating 10 years of fun and friendship. Normal morning session 9:15am, celebration night commences 5:30pm. Please RSVP for evening program to the church office on 4661 1080 by Monday 25 March.

Saturday 30 March Warwick Over 50s Social Club - 10am Bunya Festival at 49 Mailmans Rd, North Branch followed by lunch at noon at Maryvale Hotel, Maryvale. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com

SUNDAY 28 APRIL Travelling Country Music Club Social will be on Sunday 28 April at the Cowboys Clubhouse in Queens Park, Alice Street from 10.30am. Cost for the day is $8 per adult and $4 for children. Come if you can sing, play music, recite poems, or just to listen. Call Del on 0408 613 823 or Ruby on 0438 674 803.

FREE DAY SHOOTIN’ The Warwick Pistol Club is holding a free 'come and try' day at their range at 446 Rosehill Road, Warwick, this Sunday 10 March.

Those who come along will be supplied with a pistol, ammunition, targets, ear protection and barbecue sausage sizzle free on the day, which kicks off from 9.30am.

The club says if you are looking for a sport that is "more than about your age, size or strength" then pistol shooting could be

the sport for you.

Attendees must be aged 11 years or older and need to wear closed-in shoes, a comfortable sleeved top or shirt bring photo ID. The day will start with a safety brief and basic pistol skills instruction.

To RSVP for the day email wpistolclub@ gmail.com or call Andy on 0447 088 548, Bob on 0409 894 206 or Ross on 0419 770 941.

PUZZLES CROSSWORD No. 7564 QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7564

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7564 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Important post. 8, Minor (key). 9, Plum-age.

10, Sh-abby. 11, Cha-i-se. 12, W-rot-e. 14, Sp-i-ed. 18, Off-ice. 20, G-ann-et. 23, Ch-agrin. 24, A-long. 25, Winding stairs.

Down - 1, In-most. 2, Pan-da (rev.). 3,Rare-bit. 4, A-l-ps (rev.). 5, Touch. 6, Op-aline. 7, The-mes. 13, Refrain. 15, P-eas-ant. 16, Mo’s-cow. 17, Stages. 19, Cor-gi (ant). 21, Naom-i. 22, Snag (anag.).

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

DOWN 1. Nearest the heart so far as the majority are concerned (6). 2. The animal is going back, now, to sleep (5). 3. A very unusual little something to eat (7). 4. In spring, a number return from the mountains (4). 5. Affect emotionally, just a little (5). 6. Like the stone work I lean out to see (7). 7. The selves are what we’re speaking of (6). 13.

Don’t allow yourself to have notes (7). 15. From the country, he’d be excited about a sea trip (7). 16. Whence came the doctor’s milk in Russia (6). 17. Puts on the coaches (6). 19. Heavens! The giant ant has gone off with the dog!

(5). 21. Does she complain, though standing by one? (5).

22. Sang out “Catch!” (4).

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ACROSS 1. It’s usually registered and a good job, too! (9,4). 8. The description of the key in unimportant (5). 9. The feathers go a deep red with time (7). 10. Mean mum must get the baby crawling (6). 11. I hunt about for a carriage (6). 12.

“Rubbish,” we put outside - and put for all to read (5). 14.

Saw I had run out (5). 18. Not on the rocks, having a job (6). 20. The girl about to be given the bird (6). 23. I rang off on the companion, causing embarrassment (7). 24. A desire to be with you (5). 25. A flight that doesn’t go direct (7,6).

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2 3 6 7 9 2 3 6 4 9 3 2 CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO.5 7564 4 3 1 ACROSS DOWN 1. Smirk (6) 2. Parasite (5) 6 9 3. Go before (7) 4. Hut (4) 5. Period (5) 3 1 9 7 6. Copse (7) Complies with (5) 7. Peril (6) 13. Scrap (7) 2 3 4 5 6 15. Flaw (7) 16. Wriggle (6) 17. Puts off (6) 1 6 3 2 4 ransformation (13) 19. Assert (5) DOWN 21. Category (5) Smirk (6) 22. Agitate (4) 4 1 YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7564 7

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7564 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Self-possessed. 8, Mauve. 9, Emotion. 10, Eleven. 11, Change. 12, Aster. 14, Obeys. 18, Quince. 20, Rescue. 23, Implant. 24, Irate. 25, Metamorphosis.

Down - 1, Simper. 2, Louse. 3, Precede. 4, Shed. 5, Epoch. 6, Spinney. 7, Danger. 13, Snippet. 15, Blemish. 16, Squirm. 17, Deters. 19, Claim. 21, Class. 22, Stir.

ACROSS Calm (5-8)

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ACROSS Calm (5-8) Colour (5) Feeling (7) Number (6) Alter (6) Flower (5) Complies with (5) Fruit (6) Save (6) Instil (7) Cross (5) Transformation (13)

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RURAL LIFESTYLE LAND YANGAN AREA, 20km east of Warwick.

44-acres of top-quality scrub soil with no Boxthorn or weeds in very clean country.

Water from bore equipped with mill pumping to tank and trough.

New shed 6m x 8m steel frame and gal

cladded with internal storage area, shower & toilet, gas hot water, built-in cupboards.

This is a rare find.

Priced to sell at just $360,000. Please call Stuart Bond for more information on 0419677775. ●

44-acre property at Deveneys Road, Yangan.

Property priced to sell at $360,000.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Deveneys Road, Yangan 4371 Description: 1 garage Price: $360,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Stuart Bond 0419677775

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AUCTION SATURDAY 9th MARCH 2019 11am ON SITE 49 Scrymgeour Road , 3km South of Warwick

TOP TIPS FOR A HANDOVER BRICK HOME ON 46 ACRES 4 Bedroom brick home all with built-ins, main with ensuite & walk-in robe.

Formal lounge, open plan modern kitchen, walk-in pantry, dish washer, gas cook top, elec oven, dining / living area with wood heater opens onto out door entertaining area with BBQ, over looking inground pool. An extra bedroom under same roof with own toilet, R/C air con.

Shed for 3 cars, double carport, horse stables& tack room, rain water in house, pump from creek (1 meg licence) for garden & stock.

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SETTLEMENT day is the big day when you get the keys to your new property. It’s an exciting day, but statistics suggest that a significant proportion of settlements do not go smoothly, which delays the whole process.

Here are a few steps to make sure that your settlement day is a breeze, from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) ...

1. Pre-Settlement Inspection: Ensure that the property is in the same condition as when you last inspected it, to be confident that what you get on settlement day is what you hoped you would get. Also, keep a list of all the additional bits and pieces that you thought you were getting (such as the dishwasher or the curtains) because these can often be a source of dispute.

Basically, if it’s plumbed in or attached, it stays with the property. (Of course, there are exceptions so make sure you check with the vendor’s selling agent).

2. Settlement Day: This is the day when you must pay the remaining outstanding amount of the purchase price to the seller.

It’s not common for buyers to attend the settlement exchange. This is usually just the bankers and lawyers sitting in a room shuffling bits of paper across the table

to each other. This is the day when you receive the title of the property and get the keys! It’s officially yours!

3. Organise Insurance: Risk passes to the buyer the next business day after settlement documents have been signed.

Make sure you protect your purchase from the moment you own it by organising your property is adequately insured. This usually requires only a phone call to your current insurer and is very simple to organise.

4. Property Outgoings: The seller is obligated to pay the rates and utilities bills up to and including the day of settlement but you take over after that. Keep an eye on the bills when they come to make sure the service provider has got the billing right.

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Ill health causes Estate Sale, this 335 acre property located approx 35 klms West of Warwick on the Cunningham Highway presents a great opportunity as a starter block or project property. This once productive sheep and cattle property in the renowned Thane area has approximately 2 klms of creek frontage to Thanes Creek which provides reliable water to the Homestead and property via the maintained windmill.

Thane Qld 4370

ADDRESS

The homestead has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, wraparound verandas all fully enclosed providing a lovely sunroom, dining room adjacent to the kitchen and separate lounge all which have direct access to the veranda. The home is a traditional construction with weatherboard external walls, corrugated roof and VJ internal walls and ceilings. There are numerous out buildings including separate laundry, tool shed, double car garage, hayshed, old feed sheds and shearing shed. The property has secure boundary fencing and is sub divided into several paddocks many of which have previously been cultivated for pasture and fodder production.

This property will be presented for Auction onsite on April 6th 2019 @ 9:00am, bare of all plant and equipment and will be followed by the Auction of Lot 6 (182 acres) and the Chattels Clearing Sale of Plant and equipment also onsite. ** Offers considered prior to Auction - Conditions apply! This Property is being sold by Auction wor without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the Property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.

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• AUCTION located at 17059 Cunningham Hwy 6/04/2019 @ 9:30am

Thane Qld 4370

• 183 Acres of open grazing, standing ironbark gum timber

ADDRESS

• 2 moderate dams, timber cattle yards • Additional Homestead and 335 acres also available @ Auction contact agent for details • Offers considered prior to Auction - Conditions apply • Auction to be followed by Property Clearing Sale of Antiques and Farm Machinery

Lot 6 Cunningham Highway

LAND 183 acres

AGENT Rob Doro 0468 916 379

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17059 Cunningham Highway

AGENT Rob Doro 0468 916 379

PRICE Estate Auction Sale - Vendor Wants Sold

INSPECT/OPEN TIME

By Appointment

ESTATE MACHINERY, CHATTELS AND ANTIQUE AUCTION CLEARING SALE This is a rare opportunity to buy antique, old wares, horse gear, stock handling equipment and farm machinery.

• Antique cream separators and cream cans, old Warwick cheddar cheese boxes • Saddles, horse gear, shoeing gear, rasps, iles etc.

• Fordson Major tractor, sunshine combine, 3 point linkage scarifier, plough, offset discs, carryall • Warwick cattle crush, Thompson Longhorn calf cradle and race • Large quantity of cattle yard panels, gates in frames, slide race gates • Numerous household cupboards, old ports, bottles, saucepans • Large quantity of numerous tools and sundries • Account outside Vendor, bobcat 763, DRZ Suzuki, Honda Quad TRX500, Hands tandem trailer, double horse loat, Landcruiser tyres and rims, shearing equipment, wool table, grinder • Additional outside Vendors welcome and invited!

ADDRESS AUCTION located at 17059 Cunningham Hwy 6/04/2019 @ 10am

AGENT Rob Doro 0468 916 379

PRICE Chattels Auction / Machinery Clearing Sale

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STANTHORPE RODEO BUCKS THE TREND The sport of rodeo is not for the faint-hearted and there was plenty of guts and determination on show at the 2019 Stanthorpe Rodeo last Saturday 2 March ... ●

The near-new Stanthorpe arena proved its worth last weekend.

More than 40 competed in the open barrel racing.

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COMPETITORS PUT ON A BIG SHOW At a time when there is a great deal of doom and gloom surrounding the cattle industry it was great to see so many people put aside the negative thoughts and support the Stanthorpe Rodeo on Saturday and just have a great time.

200 competitors ensured the Rodeo at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds was an event to remember. Several riders made the trip to Stanthorpe for the first time after the Millmerran Rodeo was cancelled.

The large number of riders saw the number of actual run swell to 270 and ensured there were plenty of thrills and spills for the crowd of around 800.

For many riders it was their first time at the Stanthorpe event and organisers have been buoyed by their feedback with many vowing to return.

There was plenty of interest in all the events, but perhaps one of the most keenly watched was not the Open Saddle Bronc or any number of other senior events but the Novice Poddy Ride where the nervous excitement of the kids was only matched by that of their parents.

Hopefully these young Cowboys will become the next generation of rodeo enthusiasts and they will remember the Stanthorpe event as their first step on the Rodeo circuit.

Will Rudd who has lived and breathed cattle since he was born is one such young cowboy. After a pretty successful first ride on Saturday night, he can't wait to do it all again according to parents Katrina and Matt Rudd. Will Rudd - remember the name.

Congratulations to the Stanthorpe Campdraft and Rodeo committee - a lot of work goes into this event and it was a great success.

- Casey WATERWORTH STRIDES INTO MARCH WITH WIN Matt Waterworth began March in good form with a winning score of 73 off the stick in last Saturday's Monthly Medal. He also scored the double of Best Gross and Best Nett (68) for the round.

Ian Harvey fought off two others in a count back to claim the runner's up position after returning a score of nett 69.

Harvey's putter was also on point. He finished the round, sponsored by Maddie's Gift Gallery with 21 putts to claim the putting honours. Casey Leotta collected the pins at three and 17 and Keith Jones held the 12th.

Matt Waterworth added the Pro Pin at 5/14 to his Saturday tally and Brendan Barker had success at 9/18. The Birdies nest at 16 was unclaimed.

Lorraine Evans' form has been very consistent recently and she was rewarded with a win in the lady's event on Saturday.

Evans returned a score of nett 72 finishing the round three shots clear of the field. She also held the Ladies pin at 12 to wrap up a good round.

Racheal Hendry returned the best gross of 92 in the lady's event.

There was something for everyone in Saturday's results. Helen Jones headed the standings in the ladies putting competition with 28 putts. Neta Thouard and Racheal Hendry collected pins at three and 17 respectively. Hendry also held the pro pin (1/10) - the second time in as many weeks that one of the ladies has taken the pro-pin from the men.

In the run down, a ball to scores of nett 70 and better.

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A crowd of 800 packed the Stanthorpe Showgrounds for the Stanthorpe Rodeo on Saturday. Over 200 riders ensured they enjoyed plenty of thrill and spills.

Photo: Jeremy Sollars The race for the Pike Trophy is now in full swing and the second of the three rounds will be played on Saturday. The club has scheduled another stroke event which will be sponsored by Stephen and Sandra Kay. As with other three round events, only two of the three rounds will count towards the final score. If you did not play last Saturday, there are still two rounds remaining. Tee off from 11.30 am A reminder that the greens are due for renovations on Monday 25 March and if available, members are asked to be at the course at 7.00 am with a shovel or a leaf rake in hand to offer some assistance.

Order for Club T-shirt orders are also being taken at the bar in the club house.

DUES OVERDUE Members of the Stanthorpe Golf Club should be aware that the "pay by" date for subscriptions and dues has now passed. If members have not paid outstanding fees, they are now ineligible to win major prizes and will be required to pay visitor fees. Any members that have outstanding accounts are asked to attend to the matter promptly.

TANNY TWO OFF TO A FLYER They say there is no rest for the wicked and that the busy keep busy - I'll leave you to decide which was which at Tannymorel Bowls Club last Friday night. Hot on the heel's final of Tanny Classic 1-19 came the Opening round of Tanny Classic 2-19.

The format continues to grow in popularity and with 44 registering for the opening round and enjoying plenty of fun organisers have certainly hit on a winning formula.

The team of Ashton Costello, Brodie Weier, Ash Coleman and the "ole Shark" no sorry he is a crocodile got Tanny Two off to a flying start with a convincing 16-8 win over Abby Petersen, Rozie, Steve Locke & Coire.

Picking up points as runners up was the team of Stu Hoffman, Dazza Costello. Lochy Boal who were pleased with their 14-7 win over Dano Boal, Reba & Fritzy After week one the standings look like this: - Ashton, Brodie, Ash & Croc -five points, Stu, Cozzie and Lochy four points.

Players in the other winning teams picked up three points each.

Bretto was unavailable Friday night but is adamant he needs only five weeks to take the prize money. Time will tell.

Players have already begun nominating for Round Two this Friday night, to ensure their place in the starting line up. If you are keen to get in on the action ring Thommo at Killarney Coop or nominate at the club on Friday night prior to 6:15pm.

TANNY TARATNUALS WINNING WEB Clubs competing in the Premier Sevens competition are continuing to feel the bite

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of the Tanny Tarantulas. Last Saturday Tannymorel hosted Toowoomba in the next round of the premier sevens and wrapped up the Philpsy is still on a roll and a 31-16 win in the Singles.

Suzie & Grumpy kept up the good work in the Pairs scoring a 21-14 victory.

Toucha Tuck, Butzy, Geoff Creighton and Aaron played outstanding bowls in the Fours to spin a winning web - the final score 24-9. From all reports Tuck was on fire, sitting bowls on the kitty all day. Well done to the Tarantulas who now sit on the top of the table in their section and will be aiming to continue the good form at Rosewood on Saturday.

ASSOCIATION PLAYERS HIT THE COURT Association Croquet players were on court on Tuesday morning in Stanthorpe. Heather Widderick partnered Effey Russell in a match against Carol Verwey. Russell played very well in this game and she and her partner scored a 26-15 win.

Andrea Denkewitz and Joy Newman played Sharyn Roser and Grace Howard in what was a very close game. All players pulled out some good shots. Joy and Andrea both had breaks of two hoops in a row.

Sharyn also had a break of two and Grace a break of three. Joy Newman was the hero of this game. She scored with the last turn of the match to force a 22 all tie.

COMPEITITVE GAMES In the Golf Croquet games on Wednesday Liz Ellway and Shirley Page played Bev Sullivan and Pauline Inglis. In a competitive game Ellway scored seven hoops and Page six as they swept to a 13-10 win.

In game two Bev Sullivan was on fire.

She scored six hoops in a row and nine in total as she and partner Liz Ellway who also scored four hoops, blitzed their opponents Pauline Inglis and Shirley Page.

NEW FACES There were a couple of new faces on the court at the Ricchoet games of Thursday.

Eric and Marion McCulloch joined the crew to find out a little more about this enjoyable game.

Eric teamed up with Carol Verwey to play Andrea Denkewitz and Bronnie Southgate. Despite Verwey and MCulloch going down to their opponents 26-19 reports are that McCulloch played well. Liz Ellway, put up a brave fight in her game against Marion McCulloch and Sharyn Roser. Marion scored a run of two hoops and Sharyn a run of three hoops which proved to be the turning point of the game.

Until this point, Liz had led by as many as five hoops at times. She was eventually beaten 26-19. Each of the prospective new members played well and organisers are hoping to see them back on court very soon.

COOL CONDITIONS WELCOME After months of serious heat, the Gateball players hit the court in unfamiliar but welcome cool conditions on Friday morning.

In the first of four games Team Two (Sharyn Roser, Les Williams, Joy Newman and Val Fancourt) scored a solid 17-12 win over their opponents Team One. The second game was a much closer affair and resulted in a narrow win to Team Two (Sharyn Roser, Les Williams, Joy Newman and Val Fancourt). Grace Howard scored an Agari with the last shot of the game as her team stole a 13-12 win.

Team Two followed up that victory with a strong 18-9 win in the next game. There were some excellent shots from players on both teams.

Team One bounced back in the final

game to even the ledger. They score a 17-11 win in a game where Bill Golding scored an again and Grace Howard once again showed her experience scoring a 'gate & touch' which gained an important extra shot.

RAYNER SNAPS UP SPORTERS Stuart Rayner snapped up a win at Stanthorpe Sporters last Sunday. It was a day that saw Ben Adam the finish in the runner's-up position and Dave Burgess claim another Best Gross score. Tony Steele and Mark Lynam earned a mention in the run downs. Angelo Maugeri claimed the Pin Shot on the third and also left with meat tray in hand. Brendon Barker took the Pro Pin. The remaining meat tray found a good home with Dick Hilton.

A reminder to all golfers that Sunday the club is hosting the annual Maureen Bates Memorial Day. The format is a Two Ball Nine Hole Ambrose commencing with a Shotgun start at 9.00am.

There will be some great prizes offered and a big Multi Draw Raffle will be held following the game. The BBQ will be operating and organisers are hoping to see a big role up for this popular day.

VALLEYS IN FORM AT SHIRLEY PARK Tenterfield hosted Valleys at Shirley Park, Tenterfield last Saturday. Despite a late season win the home side had no answers against one of the competition heavy weights.

Tenterfield won the toss and elected to bat looking to gain a home ground advantage over Valleys. Unfortunately, the pitch seemed to favour the bowlers.

Tenterfield received a setback when opener Nick Savins was dismissed by Anthony Marino in just the third over for six runs. The score 1/17. That became 2/27 soon after when Geoff Swan was also bowled by Marino.

Opener Adam Jennings was showing promise before he was despatched by Sandro Stefanon for 21.

Tony Knox became Marino's third bunny when he was caught by Carmichael for four.

Tenterfield were reeling at 4/31 with less than ten overs bowled.

A diddle order revival was needed and despite the best efforts of Dan Adames who top scored with 48 the remaining batsmen were dismissed cheaply. It took Valleys just 24 overs to dismiss the remaining batsmen for a very gettable total of 132. A target inflated by 21 extras.

Tenterfield supporters were given some early hope when Valley's opener David Marino was dismissed for seven. The score 1/19. They were further buoyed when his opening partner Anthony Coup followed in the next over. Valleys 2/19.

That however is where the joy ended for Tenterfield. Valleys had few problems as they cleaned up the required runs in just 18 .2 overs. Cameron Crestani who top-scored (47), the only other Valley's wicket to fall.

Anthony Marino capped off a good day scoring 32 from 36 balls faced after a good session with the ball. He and captain Damien Andersen (26) remained not out as Valleys picked up the important winning points.

It looks unlikely that Valley's can improve from their third position on the ladder but will figure in the finals.

RSL ONE STEP CLOSER RSL and Wanderers met on the CF White Oval with RSL eyeing off the Stanthorpe Minor Premiership. RSL won the toss and elected to test the Wanderers bowlers by batting first. freetimes.com.au

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Opener and Captain Jason Lawer was dismissed for a duck midway through the second over and it was early doors to Wanderers. That however was where the excitement finished for their supporters.

Luke Brady joined Tom Garland at the wicket and the pair combined to take the score to 1/44 before Garland was caught

by Andrew Einam off the bowling of Tim Harslett. Garland had put on 40 runs in just 24 balls.

Brady proved to be the lynch pin of the innings. His 58 coming off 102 deliveries.

Wanderers looked to be facing an uphill task when he was caught by Ky Rashleigh off an Andrew Einam ball.

Duane Lihou ensured the score board kept ticking over adding 49 from 56 balls.

Andrew Einam had a good day in the field taking three wickets and a catch but it was not enough to keep the RSL batsmen under wraps as they went on to set Wanderers a target of 209. Again the 32 extras playing into the batting side's hands.

Wanderers needed a good performance from their batting line up. Unfortunately, things did not begin well. Opener Ky Rashleigh was out in the first over without troubling the scorers.

Andrew Einam and first drop Brock Patti pushed the score along to 28 before Jason Lawer took a catch off the bowling of Tom Garland to dismiss Einam for 17.

Patti was looking solid before he was dismissed for 11 with the score 3/39.

Wanderers began to implode as the dangerous Carnell (3), Harslett (1) and Halford (2) all fell victim to Garland's assault on the batting line up. In a fine bowling display Garland cut a swather through the top removing the first six batsmen. In a match winning performance, Garland finished the game with 6/25 from his eight over spell.

Weylin Aldridge was the only batsman to show resistance and top scored with 33.

Poor batting performances continue to dog Wanderers and they were dismissed in

the 26th over for just 98 runs.

The Minor Premiership looks to be RSL'S to lose with just two rounds of fixtures remaining. The Minor Premiers will progress directly to the finals so expect some entertaining cricket from RSL South's and Valleys in the next two weeks.

On Saturday South's will be expecting to get a win over Wanderers while RSL will be looking to cement their place as Minor Premiers with a win over Tenterfield.

MARYVALE FIGHT FOR TOP SPOT It is a case of dejà vu for Maryvale Condamine who find themselves heading to another Grand Final appearance in the Maryvale Condamine Cup competition after defeating Victoria Hill but not before some nervous moments.

Maryvale Condamine had set Victoria Hill a moderate run chase of 180 after in form batsmen Tom Bourke (63) and Andrew Ryan (44) combined to score a 100run partnership. Runs looked hard to come by on the pitch and the Victoria Hill bowlers contained the batsmen well. Joe Morris (3/26) and Adam May (1/12) were the best performed of the bowlers.

When Victoria Hill came to the crease Maryvale's pitch for another premiership appeared to be on track as the batting side slumped to 9/108. As is often the case, "It ain't over till the fat lady sings".

A defiant last wicket partnership of 43 between batsman no 11 (Captain)Tony Morris and their number 10 drop Ricky Sandhu almost spoiled the party for the defending premiers.

Sand remained not out 31 and his captain 24 as the Vectorial tail wagged like a dog with fleas. Victoria Hill however fell short with 155 on the board at the end of their 40 overs.

Maryvale Condamine progress to the grand final on March 16 while Victoria Hill move into this weekend's preliminary final.

COLTS PROGRESS Colts and Wheatvale faced a must win challenge in last weekend's knock out semi final of the Condamine Cup at Mayhew Oval.

John Cleary showed his experience with the bat to anchor the innings with a well worked 57 and top scored for Colts. Matt Keirnan also got among the runs scoring 34 before his dismissal as Colts set Wheatvale a tricky 199 run chase down.

In a good spell of bowling Furness was gave his side a big chance. He finished with 3/6 while Chris Cantwell was Mr Reliable taking 2/27.

When Wheatvale came to the crease the Colt's players were obviously looking at a place in this week's preliminary final. They dismissed Wheatvale for a mere 125 giving them a 70-run win and a passport to the Preliminary final. Harry Glasgow was the best of the Wheatvale batsmen. He scored top with 38. Cleary picked up with the ball where he left off with the bat, taking 3/21.

Mitch Watson also had an excellent day with the ball in hand and finished with 2/3.

Colts and Vectorial Hill will meet in this weekend's Preliminary Final.

ALLORA OFF TO GF Allora booked the first grand final spot in the Warwick Cricket Association Reserve Grade final when they defeated Redbacks last weekend at Slade Oval.

Redbacks were bundled out for 68 after a fine bowling performance from Bruce Ole who dominated with ball in hand taking 6/10. Jamie Holmes also bowled well to keep the Redbacks under control. His figures 3/5.

Only James Hurtz (14) and Ben Heppell (13) showed any slight resistance.

Often small targets prove difficult for chasing sides and Allora did not have things all their own way.

Allora finally limped past the required total but not before some nervous moments.

The Redbacks bowlers did not make the task easy. Tye Clarkson took 4/17 and Dave Drewery 2/26.

Aaron Viether top scored with 21 and William Ole scored 16 as Allora progressed to the grand final. Redbacks will be looking for a better all-round performance when they take on Soverign in the preliminary

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final this weekend.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE It has been a mixed time for the racing industry recently. The Darren Weir scandal rocked the industry and has left an unpleasant odour. Hot on its heels however, came news of further allegations against Queensland trainer Ben Currie. All this coming not too long after the Robert Smerdon case.

Winx of course has done what only she can do to take distract our thoughts from these unpleasant realities. Her world record 23 Group One wins helps put these unplesantries to the back of our minds After securing the Group One World record last week, another race record and extending her unbeaten run of 31 wins the accolades will continue to flow hopefully until her farewell on Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day on April 13.

Last weekend however, one member of the racing fraternity was quietly doing his best for the somewhat tarnished image of Australian Racing in a very practical way.

Less than 24 hours after recording a double at Flemington including winning the Group 2 Blamey Stakes, jockey Ben Allen was driving from house to house in dreadful and dangerous conditions moving horses under threat from the Victorian bushfire.

On Sunday, and again Monday afternoon, the young hoop along with his niece and her partner, floated horses for thankful strangers out of the danger zone as the fires blazed.

For Allen it was no big deal. "We just really wanted to help, there was a wind change and some people had left it late to move their horses so we did what we could," he said.

The 19-year-old who grew up in the Pakenham area and still lives with his family was keen to help in any way he could.

Well done to a young man not seeking accolades but just doing what he knew was right and needed to be done to help the horses - be they pony club, gallopers or simply pets and his community.

A really good news racing story. ●

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Club competition games continued, Men's B Grade Singles, a close game between John Johnson and Val Gray, John winning 22-19. Men's A Grade Singles played between Bill Lee and Val Gray, Bill won 21-8.

Results from Thursday social last week:- J. Torrisi, B. Cross, B. Heffernan def C. Wickham, T. Hagley, G. Cross 25-13. Again twilight bowls on Friday afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended. Results:-J. McKelvie, M. Adams, B. Hartley, K. Mooney def Noah, D. Adams, P. Gainey, C. Wickham; D. Busch, J. Torrisi, D.Scotney def C. Sawyer, B. Frame, L. Hartley 13-11. Two games of triples were played on Sunday. Results:- V. Hemmings, R. Francis, G. Davis def Slave, J. Marriott, G. Penn 22-15; L. Marriott, V. Gray, D. Scotney def B. Frame, L. Hartley, W. Foster 25-18.

Today 7 th March the ladies meeting will be held at 10.30am followed by bowls at 1pm. On Saturday 9 th there will be social bowls commencing at 1pm.

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of bowls and celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday 17 March generously sponsored by Val Gray. There will be good prizes for winners and runners up, raffles and a BBQ after the game, names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start please.

WARWICK BOWLS CLUB Result of play on Wednesday 27th night bowls. K.F.C sponsor day, who have been sponsors for many years, we thank you again most sincerely.

Winners T. Pritchard, D. Philips, M. Holder, d R. Forbes, Prickles, M. O'Leary 20-10; Runner up D. Miller, Y. Reid, R. Bean d P. Beman, P. Owens, R. Tartan 19-12; H. Gibson, B. Donovan d P.Seipet, J Rickard 19-8; J. Johnson, B, Hansen d V. Moyle, S. Tyter 16-9.

Saturday 2nd there was no social bowls at our club because the Cub Challenge Match was held at our Cub. I have not received any results for publication unfortunately. A very happy day appeared to have been enjoyed and some excellent bowls were payed.

Thursday 28 February the Ladies held their quarterly birthday lunch which was well attended, there were 18 ladies present including the non bowling wives of some our members. This was held at the Roses where all present had a enjoyable get together and lunch Coming events.

Call up for the semifinals of the B Grade singles will be played on the 10th March, see notice board for names. A Grade singles nominations are now open, names to be placed with entry fee in the office. Nominations will close on the 23 March with play commencing on the 30th March.

Chairman Big and all members would like to express their condolences to John Simpsons' wife and family. John was a long time member of our club.

His farewell will be held at our club today (Wednesday) at 3.30 after the private funeral.. All friends are welcome.

Wednesday night there is social bowls names in by 6pm play 6.30. Special price of $5 for play, B Grade singles semifinals to be played on Saturday 9 March. On Friday the ladies craft group meet at 9am. Happy fellowship time is assured.

SOUTHERN DOWNS RIFLE CLUB Results for Sunday 3 February.

300 yards F Class F Std Clynt Reck 118.6 Dave Taylor 118.2 Daryl Reck 107.2 F Open Neil Sexton 122.8 Margaret Taylor 116.6 Bob Platt 113.5 Toby Buhse 84.3 A cool, overcast day provided relief for the shooters last Sunday. Neil continued his good form taking out first place in open with Clynt also going well to win in standard. Next week we will be at 400 yards on Sunday 10th March, sign on at 8.30am for 9.00am start. Contact Margaret on 4666 1018 for more information.

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