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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk As the Free Times went to press this week all kinds of rumours and possible misinformation were circulating across the Warwick and Stanthorpe regions in relation to water.

The Southern Downs Regional Council was scheduled to hold a media conference yesterday, Wednesday 13 March, at which it was expected to announce a range of emergency water supply measures.

If you haven't already seen it, you can find a report on the media conference on our website, and I encourage readers to follow the Free Times in the online and social media 'space' for breaking news all through any given week.

As far as water is concerned I think it's important to focus on the human impact of this awful drought, as well as the economic impact.

We can all do that by keeping the mental welfare of our region's primary producers in particular at top of mind and by spending money locally to support local businesses, who are experiencing a financial flow-on effect of the drought-related agricultural downturn.

At time of printing this week the weather forecast was for possible good falls of rain in the later part of the week. With any luck you'll be reading this week's print edition to the sound of raindrops.

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JOCKEY SUES AFTER FALL Racing Queensland is being sued for more than $2 million by a former apprentice jockey who was injured in a fall during a race at Warwick's Allman Park Racecourse in December 2015.

Lee Michael Attard, 34, of the Gold Coast, lodged a damages claim through his lawyers with the Supreme Court of Queensland in December last year seeking compensation for costs including medical treatment and loss of future earnings.

The Supreme Court claim states that during a race program "on or about" 11 December 2015 Mr Attard was the rider of Ideal Waltz in the fifth race of the program.

It states that just prior to Race 4 being held Allman Park was "inundated with very heavy rain and hail due to a severe thunderstorm, causing the racetrack to become very wet, slippery and hazardous, particularly as the racetrack was a black soil track".

Mr Attard claims that despite the "dangerous nature of the racetrack" Racing Queensland stewards did not call off the

remaining races and instead directed jockeys in Race 5 to "try to keep to one side" of the track due to the wet conditions.

It is then claimed that at the end of the race Mr Attard and Ideal Waltz were just passing the winning post when the horse in front, Yours Truthfully, ridden by Leslie Tilley, "suddenly and without warning" shifted sideways to avoid a "very wet patch" of track, causing Ideal Waltz to clip the heels of Yours Truthfully.

"Being unable to recover on the wet, slippery track, Ideal Waltz slipped and faltered, throwing (Mr Attard) to the ground and slipping some distance along the track before coming to rest," the claim states.

Mr Attard alleges that Racing Queensland failed to take "reasonable care" and exposed Mr Attard to "a not insignificant risk of injury which (they) knew or ought to have been reasonably aware".

Mr Attard is also suing Mr Tilley and states his injuries included "cervical spine injury, shock and trauma and psychiatric/ psychological injury".

He claims that as a result of the incident he has and will continue to require extensive medical treatment - including future surgery - and that he suffers from ongoing pain and the loss of "some of the enjoyment and amenities of life" and has "lost the capacity to earn future income or suffered a significant reduction in his future earning capacity".

The total damages claim is $2,029,950.

Racing Queensland has not yet lodged a 'notice of intention to defend' the case. ●

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Free Times readers have expressed surprise and anger that a non-local firm got the go-ahead for the Theo Cantor Park sheds, pointing out that there are at least three firms within the Warwick area that specialise in shed construction and that during this time of drought preference should be given to local firms in need of work.

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The Queensland Government is yet to announce its support or otherwise for Stanthorpe's proposed Emu Swamp Dam. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack toured the site on the Severn River in early February after announcing Canberra was prepared to commit $42 million to the project, alongside $24 million pre-committed by more than 50 local primary producers.

Queensland Government support for the dam is the crucial sticking point, as the state is the custodian of water resources, and dam proponent the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce is hoping for a state commitment of $18 million.

State Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham this week confirmed to the Free Times he had had a phone conversation with the Deputy PM in recent days but stopped short of committing the Palaszczuk Government to supporting Emu Swamp Dam. "The (state) government is committed to responsible, carefully planned water infrastructure," Dr Lynham said.

"Water infrastructure is costly, water resources have to be managed carefully, and we make no apologies for thorough investigation.

"This is how we ensure that the taxpayers are getting value for money and that our water resources are being managed sustainably.

"I have spoken to the Deputy Prime Minister about the proposed Emu Swamp Dam. "Without divulging the details of a private conversation, I have asked him to provide further information on a number of key issues and I await that information.

"In the meantime, the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce's business case is with the Morrison Government."

Stanthorpe-based horticulture consultant Stephen Tancred was a guest speaker at this week's Warwick Chamber of Commerce AGM, held at the Criterion Hotel on Monday night.

Mr Tancred - who chairs the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce's 'Granite Belt Irrigation Project' subcommittee - outlined the benefits Emu Swamp Dam would bring both to the Granite Belt and also the wider region's overall water security. ●

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Questions are being posed in the community over a decision by Southern Downs councillors to award a contract to construct new sheds for two local groups to a building firm from outside the region.

As reported last week in the Free Times councillors at their February meeting voted in favour of awarding a contract for new sheds at Theo Cantor Park in the Warwick Industrial Estate - near the Riverina feed mill - to Withcott-based firm Simplicity Constructions.

The sheds are to house the Warwick Men's Shed and the Warwick Shire Woodcrafters when they move from the former Rosenthal Shire depot site off Glen Road and Tooth Street.

It is understood the council intends to sell the former Depot site, which is also currently home to Rose City FM - formerly Rainbow FM - on the open market at some point in the future.

The council has applied for $300,000 in State Government funding to potentially re-locate Rose City FM to the current State Emergency Services (SES) premises in the

of the value of the shed contract.

It is understood at least two Warwickbased firms tendered for the job, which will create around three weeks' worth of work for the successful tenderer.

The council issued at least two rounds of tenders for the project after rejecting those lodged in the initial round.

The Free Times this week asked the council why the work had been awarded to a non-local company and received the following response via a spokeswoman "Council evaluates tender offers against the "Sound Contracting Principles" described under Section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009," the spokeswoman said.

"The contractor SDRC has chosen for the works provides the best value for money outcome for the community as set out in the "Sound Contracting Principles" in s 104 of the LGA2009." · Correction: Last week's story incorrectly referred to the Warwick Woodcutters as being one of the two groups re-locating to Theo Cantor Park, not the Warwick Shire Woodcrafters. Apologies to both groups for the error. ●

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THE HUMAN COST OF THE DRY

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s what it now generally accepted to be the worst drought in Southern Downs and Granite Belt history wears on, perhaps it's time to take a step back and consider not just the economic cost, but the human cost as well.

The Free Times went to print this week as usual on Tuesday evening, ahead of a Southern Downs Regional Council media conference which was due to have been held yesterday, Wednesday 13 March, at which emergency water supply measures were expected to be announced.

Readers can find out what was announced by visiting the Free Times

website, but as we reported online late last week the measures were expected to include a move to 'extreme' town water restrictions across the council region, investigation of underground water sources and potentially bringing bulk water from outside the region - such as from Toowoomba - in by rail.

What we did know at time of printing this week was that Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt in particular is hurting.

Really hurting.

The council has said Storm King Dam is at 42 per cent of capacity and has around 10 months' worth of water - or just over 900ML - in storage.

The problem is, few on the Granite Belt believe that to be true.

Locals have told the Free Times in recent

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days Storm King Dam has between two and three months' worth of water left, at the very best, and that the council might be advised to bring in divers to assess the true level, including the level of silt that has built up over time in the dam, which was constructed in the early 1950s.

As recently as early 2008 Storm King Dam got so low the then-council - led by former mayor Ron Bellingham - was seriously considering trucking water to it from Leslie Dam in Warwick.

Just days after that plan was mooted miraculous rain fell in the nick of time and produced a significant inflow into Storm King Dam, but this time around it could be a very different story.

And it's also critical to bear in mind

that in addition to Stanthorpe's urban population the Granite Belt region hosts up to 6000 backpackers and other seasonal horticulture workers every year.

As it stands, without significant rainfall in the coming weeks and months many Granite Belt horticulturalists will not be planting any new crops and that will have a deep impact on the region's wider economy.

And speaking of the economy all kinds of rumours have been flying around of late about water, including a whopper that the John Dee export beef abattoir in Warwick could be shut down temporarily or indefinitely due to water shortages, a rumour denied earlier this week by chief executive officer Warren Stiff. ●

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We all know our region's primary producers stand shoulder to shoulder during hard times, but one local farming couple going out of their way to assist others is Jamie and Cynthia McDonald (pictured on this week's front cover).

The pair - both of whom have a military background - purchased a cattle property at Rodgers Creek just west of Warwick around 18 months ago, with what Jamie jokingly refers to as "great timing".

The McDonalds, in partnership with the Southern Downs Ex-Services Association, have been driving a drought relief program called 'Operation Duty First'.

The program is backed by Rural Aid and other farming charities and provides water drops for domestic use and some fodder for producers, as well as much-needed moral support and food hampers.

Cynthia McDonald said the stark reality was that the Southern Downs and Granite Belt are doing it even tougher than neighbouring council areas like Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, with future water drops through 'Operation Duty First' to be facilitated with water from both of those council areas, including from standpipes at Millmerran, Nobby and Inglewood.

"As well as water and fodder, farmers also need access to information about government and other support which is

available," Cynthia told the Free Times.

"The age profile of the typical farmer tends to be older and a lot of them don't have any internet access or they have poor mobile reception so it's about connecting them with the right sources of information.

"I have dealt with a lot of adversity in my life and at a time like this you just want to do whatever you can to help."

Cynthia said a good online starting point is online service FarmHub, a federal government initiative administered by the National Farmers' Federation, providing information on government and other assistance and mental health support. · Visit today at farmhub.org.au ●

USEFUL NUMBERS ... · Farm Household Allowance: Department of Human Services - 13 23 16 · Social support: Department of Social Services - 1300 653 227 · Australian Taxation Office Drought assistance: Australian Taxation Office Drought Help - 1800 806 218 · Rural Financial Counselling Service 1800 686 175 ●

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Stanthorpe's Storm King Dam pictured several weeks ago. The Southern Downs Regional Council says there's 10 months worth of town water in the dam, but locals aren't buying it.

Same story everywhere - a dam on Kerry Wilson's Karara property.

FEELING THE PINCH Everyone's feeling the water pinch right now, including locals in the small community of Karara around 50 kilometres west of Warwick.

The Southern Downs Regional Council is in the process of decommissioning Karara's non-potable council water supply from Canal Creek, citing health reasons, even though the residents insist they do not use it for drinking.

The council is replacing the system with new rainwater tanks for each of Karara's 11 residences, at a cost of close to $100,000 but the locals say it would have been cheaper to upgrade the existing water network by simply installing a floating foot valve in Canal Creek to avoid drawing debris into the water supply.

Either way, rural dwellers like Karara's Kerry Wilson were this week up in arms over a council directive that any potable council water purchased across the region from and delivered by commercial water carters is not to be used for watering livestock or other animals.

The council has said rural residents can purchase non-potable water from water carters for their animals but many believe this is not financially feasible from a quantity perspective and many out-of-town people don't have the capacity to store nonpotable water separately from their potable supply.

In agreement with them this week was Southern Downs State MP James Lister, who wrote to Mayor Tracy Dobie expressing concern over the directive.

In his letter Mr Lister stated the water ban would "accentuate the economic impact of the drought, and impose severe hardship on already struggling people".

"I am also aware that the commercial delivery of non-potable water for livestock watering is uneconomic for many small producers due to the relatively small quantities required, and the absence of on-farm nonpotable water storage capacity," Mr Lister wrote to Cr Dobie.

"These factors leave some livestock owners with no option other than to use council-supplied water for the watering of their livestock," he wrote.

The issue was expected to be clarified at yesterday's council media conference.

A council spokeswoman did this week quash a rumour that rural residents would be required to sign statutory declarations that they would not use drinking water delivered to their properties for watering of animals.

The spokeswoman also said $150,000 available to the council through the federal government's 'Drought Communities Program' (DCP) for carting water to rural properties had "not yet been expended". ●

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The mood in Stanthorpe is getting seriously glum.

Farmers are in dire straits and not spending in town but spending on trucking water.

Workers getting laid off, back-packers are roaming the streets because they turn up and there is less work this year. Residents are all wondering when the Council will turn the taps off, rumours and mis-information abounds. Ten days of bush fires didn't help.

Council locking taps for people collecting firefighting water will be remembered for many years as a terrible thing to do to rural residents. Water carters are reportedly being asked to be policeman with the water they deliver. People believe the true situation at Storm King dam is not being revealed.

I think the very bad mood in town is worse than in past droughts and hail storms because we feel besieged. Ron Bellingham, Peter Blundell, Glen Rogers, Mally McMurtrie all knew how to stand with their communities and we remember them for that. This time around its different. Greens are blaming farming communities for the MurrayDarling problems. State Labor won't visit us and is deafeningly quiet on the Emu Swamp Dam proposal.

I know many farmers are down in the dumps and it's sad to see it so. The older ones have been here before but not so the younger ones (our future). I know several young men receiving counselling at present. Please God look out for our young ones and please everyone lend an ear to those you see struggling. The cost to the community is financial

but also very personal.

Apple and Pear Australia has issued a press release saying the volume of the national apple crop is being impacted significantly by the drought. The Australian strawberry industry has realised that the region producing the runners to plant their new crops - Stanthorpe - is in a mega-drought.

So the knock-on effect is a smaller national strawberry crop this coming winter.

I hear the Council is looking at a minigolf facility. A great recreational project no doubt, but hardly nation-building. I heard councillor Vic Pennisi talking on the TV a few weeks ago about Emu Swamp dam. At least he understands how to prevent this happening again.

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

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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

"SENSELESS ACT" Goondiwindi Regional Council Mayor Graeme Scheu has condemned what appears to be a senseless act of vandalism after someone deliberately sprayed the entire median strip in Inglewood with poison.

"It is totally beyond me," Cr Scheu said.

"If someone had a grievance with

council, I cannot understand why he or she would take it out on a wonderful community asset.

"Council has worked hard since amalgamation on the beautification in all towns.

"Our staff have done an incredible job and take immense pride in delivering these services and this is a direct slap in their face.

"Very poor form.

"Council now have to utilise extra water resources on re-establishing the median strips, not ideal when we are in the midst of a harsh drought."

The matter has been referred to the local police, including soil testing to determine the exact material used.

Cr Scheu has urged any residents that have any snippet of information to come forward and assist police with their enquiries.

"No matter what time this occurred, I refuse to believe someone did not see something that may have a bearing on the incident," he said.

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The Stanthorpe Film Society was started last year by a few people in Stanthorpe who felt that they wanted to see films locally that were not just the ordinary run of the mill films. Whilst some of the films shown are well known, most of them are not. This gives the society members a chance to see some great films that they would not normally have access to.

Films to be shown over the next few months include 'The Scarlet and the Black', 'At Eternity's Gate', 'The First Man', and 'Women in Gold'.

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Struggling to keep up with all the waste your business generates? Southern Downs Regional Council is here to help with a free Waste Minimisation Workshop for Southern Downs businesses.

The workshop will be held this Monday 18 March from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery.

Business owners will have the opportunity to learn how they can minimise the amount of waste their businesses produce and help reduce the costs they accrue to dispose of it.

Councillor for Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability Cameron Gow said recycling plays a key role in how businesses manage waste and now, more than ever, businesses need to understand how waste significantly impacts the environment.

“People and businesses around Australia, and the world, are changing how they manage their waste as we learn more about how our actions impact the environment,” Cr Gow said.

“If we want to continue enjoying the beauty of the Southern Downs and everything our region has to offer now and into the future, we need to consider how we can reduce the amount of waste going into landfill.

“Applying better recycling practices now will also benefit businesses wanting to keep their waste costs down once the Queensland Government implements their new State Waste Levy

on 1 July.”

SDRC will assist businesses attending the workshop develop a plan to minimise the amount of waste they produce and provide networking opportunities for local businesses to share ideas about reducing waste.

If your business has gathered a bit of waste needing to go to the waste facility, Council recommends disposing of it well before 1 July to avoid paying the new State Waste Levy. Make sure to plan ahead and don't leave it until the last week of June.

Spaces for the Waste Minimisation Workshop are limited so bookings are essential. For more information or to register your interest to attend, please contact SDRC's Waste Education Team on (07) 3457 2400 or email SDRCWasteEd@envirocom.com.au.

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With 13,200 print copies of the Free Times distributed across the Southern Downs, Granite Belt, South-West and Border regions every week - and with a strong online and social media presence - your advertisement is sure to get the best local exposure to customers.

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HISTORIC SPACE AVAILABLE FOR ALL The Railway Institute Complex in Hamilton Street, Warwick, was the epicenter of the 300 strong employees of the Rail Precinct in Warwick when it started back in 1870.

Warwick was a strategic base for goods transfer, locomotive maintenance, employee training and linking rail freight between Brisbane and Sydney.

In 2018 the Rail Institute Complex as its known came under the ownership of the Southern Downs Steam Railway (SDSR) who are in the process of undertaking renovation and restoration works on two of the three buildings onsite.

The closest building to Hamilton Street was established as a recreational centre for rail staff and over 40 years ago became the rail workers model train club. It remained as a model train club for over 20 years until all rail workers involved in the site were transferred out of Warwick to other locations.

The SDSR objective is to restore the complex back, as much as possible to its original purpose and use.

In January this year the rear hall, which comprises a large hall with a break out area, stage, toilets, kitchen and lounge area was made available for public use.

SDSR president Peter Gregory said interest from small business and not-forprofit clubs and associations has been "encouraging".

"Our objective is to make this historic and spacious complex available for not for

The Railway Institute on Hamilton Street. Story and photo - SDSR.

profits from $25 and commercial operators $50 per day or use as needed," Peter said.

"Southern Downs Steam Railway has set up the lease arrangement so numerous clubs and small businesses can all operate out of the complex as and when needed, such as weekly, monthly or as needed throughout the year.

"Band practice, dance groups, artist and book clubs, scouts, girl guides, public speakers, school events are a few examples of what can be undertaken in the hall".

"A new SDSR Model Train Association will be established from April this year.

"We have keen interest from model train enthusiasts around the region as the founding members have resolved to build from scratch the Wallangarra rail yards, station and yards with the complexity of two different rail line gauges and try to incorporate Stanthorpe Railway Station and a number of the bridges and valleys between Stanthorpe and Wallangarra."

The model railway association will operate separately from the Steam Railway but will have its full support and access to tools and equipment needed for this ambitious but exciting project".

SDSR Model Train Association Inaugural President Brad Gibson said the group plans to meet and formalize the Association's objectives and invites prospective members to join.

"Those interested can make contact with us via email at info@sdsr.com.au and we will let you know news via email as it unfolds," he said.

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says growers must somehow find the cash to truck water in for another eight weeks to sustain late harvesting apples, such as Pink Lady, through to maturity.

"It's been a very challenging season and we're still only eight weeks in," says APAL CEO, Phil Turnbull.

"City-based consumers equate images of starving sheep and cattle with drought, but many have never considered the commercial impact prolonged water shortage has on permanent tree crops, or what it might do to our supply of apples and pears.

"We are calling on state and federal governments to work together on a longterm National Netting Program.

"Studies show netting can reduce water consumption by up to 20% and protect against extreme weather conditions, including drought, sunburn, hail frost and bird and flying fox infestations."

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Unprecedented heat and worsening drought conditions in many growing regions has prompted calls for the annual Apple and Pear Crop Estimate to be downgraded, just weeks after its initial release.

Despite early signs of a bumper apple crop - initially predicted to be up more than eight per cent on last year by the AgFirst and Apple and Pear Fund estimate - the hottest January ever recorded in the Goulburn Valley, combined with the driest season on record in Stanthorpe, is driving revised estimates down.

A Stanthorpe local her entire life, APAL Director and Manager of P Savio & Co Pty Ltd, Rosie Savio doesn't remember a harvest season so dry and hot.

"In the early-80s we probably went as long without water, but this year we've also had to cope with daily temperatures over 35 degrees," Rosie said last week.

"A lot of growers in these parts have been trucking water in for their apples for over a month now - vegetable growers even longer.

"The hardest part is the not knowing when the rains will come."

In a previous interview with 'Industry Juice', Michael Crisera, Grower Services Manager at Fruit Growers Victoria explained said as fruit gets close to harvest, heat stress can be an issue.

"Once temperatures exceed 36-37 degrees, the stress inhibits the trees' maturity, which impacts fruit size," he said.

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TFS PROUDLY SERVING THE REGION Transport Field Service's mobile mechanics are a familiar sight around the Warwick and wider area, but there's a lot more to the business which moved into spacious new premises on Kenilworth Street last December.

Owners Geoff Lang and Bron Lee are excited about having more than 30 per cent of additional land and building area from which to operate the business, which employs 16 local staff in its workshop, parts, sales and service and administration areas.

Transport Field Service began life in the 1970's and Geoff and Bron have owned the business for the past 11 years, with its previous digs on Project Street.

Geoff said the new building had sat dormant for several years after being vacated by the previous occupants and there had been a fair bit of work to do, including the completion of a new office area next to the workshop.

"We needed to expand and it's great to be in newer and more modern premises - and all under one roof, whereas previously we were operating out of three separate sheds," Geoff explains.

"We offer truck sales and service and parts for Volvo, Mack and UD trucks and we've recently become the local dealer for Hyundai Trucks - we saw a gap in the local market for light trucks and we're really pleased to be able to offer that range as well.

"We also have a 24-hour breakdown service with two mobile service vehicles -

Geoff Lang pictured with workshop manager Barry Bunch.

First year apprentice diesel fitter Sharney Clifford. we operate anywhere within about a 400 kilometre radius of Warwick.

Geoff, himself a qualified mechanic, is a hands-on boss who often attends to callouts himself, jokingly describing himself as a "general dogs-body".

"I've been in the automotive industry all my working life - I spent 10 years with West-Star Motors in Toowoomba and 10 years in Papua New Guinea before TFS," he said.

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Transport Field Service joint owner Geoff Lang says their new premises have allowed for a significant expansion. only service trucks and commercial vehicles - three of the mechanics are solely devoted to passenger cars. · You can find Transport Field Service at the corner of Kenilworth Street and First Avenue - visit them at www.tfstrucks.com or give them a call on 4661 3228. ●

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ALL PRIMED FOR THE 2019 SHOW

BY JEREMY SOLLARS Cattle and sheep producers are reminded that entries close soon for the 2019 Warwick Show Prime Cattle and Prime Sheep and Lamb competitions.

Prize money for the Prime Sheep and Lamb competition has doubled this year and chief steward Joe Browne has paid tribute to the sponsors for their strong support once again in 2019.

The Free Times caught up with Joe and this year's judge Chris Lawlor - Warwick buyer for Thomas Foods International (TFI) - at last week's Warwick sheep sale, where quality for both the export and butcher trades was impressively high despite the drought, but with very few pasture-fed lambs now selling at Warwick.

But the worrying trend of producers selling breeding stock - both sheep and cattle - is not showing any sign of slowing and concern remains over the longer-term impact.

Last week's sheep sale saw 2246 lambs and hoggets and 1473 sheep yarded, with the top price of $166 achieved by the Retreat Farming Company of Goondiwindi.

Notable was a big line of top-quality White Dorpers from the Grieve family's 'Glenochar' property at Muckadilla which sold to export buyers between $138 and $165.

Chris Lawlor said it was a "crying shame" to see good breeding stock going for slaughter, off-loaded by producers who have run out of water, with ewes accounting for as much as 90 per cent of the mutton at last week's sale.

Prime Cattle Chairman Bill Gross, Chris Lawlor of TFI and Prime Sheep and Lamb chief steward Joe Browne.

Good quality lambs are still coming through the Warwick Saleyards but concern is growing over breeding stock being offloaded by producers.

Chris said processors were doing their best to keep kill numbers up, with TFI at Tamworth processing around 55,000 a week

at the present time and buying a B-double load of lambs at Warwick in a typical week.

Over at the cattle sale last week it was a

similar story, with females accounting for around 50 per cent of the total yarding of 2563.

Joe Browne said entry fees for the Prime Sheep and Lamb competition at the Warwick Show this year will be deducted from sale proceeds to streamline the entries, with final numbers entered from individual producers in the past sometimes differing from those proposed to be entered. · Prime Sheep and Lamb entries close next Wednesday 20 March and entries for the Prime Cattle close tomorrow, Friday 15 March. · Schedules and entry forms from the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society office at the Warwick Showgrounds or call 4661 9060. · Prime Cattle sponsors and prize/trophy donors - NAB Warwick, Riverina, McDougall and Sons, Warwick Credit Union, Rose City Premium Meats, Sovereign Hotel, Warwick Watchmakers and Jewellers, Killarney Co-op, Horse and Jockey Hotel, Darling Downs Insurance Brokers, Blue Chip Accounting, Olsens Produce, Carey Brothers, Warwick Meats, D Cory, Frasers Livestock Transport, Gross family, Killarney Butchery, Ray Bunch Machinery, Freestone Feedlot. · Prime Sheep and Lamb sponsors and prize/trophy donors - Thomas Foods International (major sponsor), Riverina, Warwick Credit Union, TopX, McDougall and Sons, KP McMahon and Sons, Elders Rural, Cory family, Shelleys Industries, Rose City Wool & Skins, Costello family, Olsens Produce, Warrego Water Services, Ray White Real Estate.

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Experience the comfort of Exquisite attention to detail and old-world craftsmanship delivers ultimate relaxation made just for you in the IMG range of superior comfort recliners IMG is located in Sykkylven, Norway – famous for its steep mountains and deep fjords as well as the production and development center for Scandinavian comfort recliners.

Residents of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt can enjoy having this product range for inspection on their doorstep at Stanthorpe Furniture Emporium.

Come in and explore the world of IMG furniture that is engineered and designed to deliver world leading comfort and backsaving ergonomic support. IMG’s vision is to create exclusive designs that deliver an exceptional combination of comfort, quality and unsurpassed value.

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Formal lounge has a heat bank. Air con open plan family/dining flows to outdoor entertaining and landscaped courtyard. Modern kitchen has gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher and pantry. Second fenced courtyard is through the laundry to garden shed. Shared communal BBQ, playground, sporting facilities in quadrangle.

timber floors. Main & 2nd bedroom has walk-inrobe. Entry doubles as study, leads to spacious combined dining kitchen with reverse cycle air con, adjoining lounge. Family kitchen has adequate bench space and storage. Bathroom has bath, separate shower, toilet is next to laundry. Front & back decks on 1033 m² fenced yard, 3 bay colorbond shed. RENT is $300 p.w.

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3 Brm Timber, aircon, mod kitchen/dining, built-in, laundry, lounge, shed, 1 car ... $ 255 p.w.

2 Brm + sleepout, aircon, mod kitchen, built-in, spa bath, 1 car ............................. $ 265 p.w.

3 Brm Timber, open plan, kitchen, shower, laundry, decks, 2 car............................ $ 290 p.w.

KILLARNEY- 3 Brm Brick, 2 bath, aircon, mod kitchen, built-in, 2 car, shed ......... $ 340 p.w.

4 Brm Timber, 2 bath, 2 living, kitchen, built-ins, open plan, 2 car + shed............. $ 350 p.w.

4 Brm Brick, air con, elect kitchen, dining, laundry, 2 bath, 5 car............................ $ 450 p.w.

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Bedrooms are large with built-ins, main has en suite/walk-in robe. S/steel electric appliance in modern kitchen with pantry and access directly to garage. Adjoining dining living has slider to outdoor area. Lounge has bay window, glass feature front door, portico entry. Vehicle access to rear yard + garage has drive thru to 800 m²

$ 575,000 Heaven on Earth Spring fed creek, subtropical rainforest & rock pool swimming hole. Insulated colorbond home has large built-in bedroom, open plan living, big windows frame the treed canopy with abundant wildlife. Stone benchtop kitchen has gas stove, dishwasher, pantry etc. Dining, lounge flow to timber deck, steps down to entertaining. Walk in shower & enviro toilet. Bonus self-contained Granny Flat. Eco friendly,off grid solar on 25.3ha.

bedroom Stucco home has 2 living areas. Main bedroom has built in cupboards. Bathroom has a shower and vanity. Separate toilet is next to the laundry off the family rumpus which has a slider to the yard. Modern kitchen with eatin area accesses the lounge dining with gas heating. Colorbond double lock up garage in the fenced 900 m² backyard.

$ 197,000 Country Residence Aircon 3 built in bedroom hardiplank home on 1922 m² at Hendon has 5,000 gal rain water tanks. Full length windows with shutters and doors have created a light airy open living space throughout. Bathroom has shower, vanity and linen storage, separate toilet and separate laundry with exterior access door. Modern kitchen has gas cooktop, electric oven, island bench and large pantry. NBN is connected.

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Antique cream separators, butter churns, cream cans, old Warwick cheddar cheese boxes, saddles, horse gear, shoeing gear, rasps, files etc household furniture, old ports, antique bag phone, anvils, wallaby jack, Malvern star push bike, axes, post rammer, crow bar, shovels, bottles, saucepans, Ford Courier 1995 Ute, Yamaha 250 Quad bike, Fordson Major tractor, sunshine combine, 3 point linkage scarifier, plough, offset discs, carryall, cattle handlingequipment, Warwick cattle crush, Thompson Longhorn calf cradle and race, cattle portable cattle panels, yard gates in frames, slide race gates, round bale feeders, small bale feeders, stock crates, poly licker feeder, overhead fuel tank, John Deere LA110 ride on mower, poly pipe, old steel house yard gates, steel jerry cans, iowa barb, plain wire, 44 gallon drums, bird/ chook cages, box trailer, whey tank, air compressor, wheel barrow, large quantity of numerous tools and sundries Account outside Vendor: Bobcat 763, DRZ Suzuki, Honda Quad TRX500, Hands tandem trailer, double horse float, Landcruiser tyres and rims, shearing equipment, wool table, grinder, ute canopy, heavy duty vice, rolls of wire rope, incubator, truck bull bar, crowbars, anvil, ute tray. Cast iron kettle Kenrick No5, 5” step ladder with paint tray, high pressure cleaner, Ryobi electric wiper snipper, 6” Bench grinder, 4” swivel bench vice, numerous other sundries.

Power tools, petrol compressor, welder, hand tools, planks and trestles.

Additional outside Vendors welcome and invited please contact Rob on 0468 916 379

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PRICE Chattels Auction / Machinery Clearing Sale

AUCTIONS STARTING AT 9AM ON 6TH APRIL 2019

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

DAM, YARDS AND TIMBER • 183 Acres of open grazing, standing ironbark/gum timber • 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 Thane Qld 4370

LAND 183 acres

AGENT Rob Doro 0468 916 379

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AUCTION ONSITE 6/04/2019 at 9:00 am SECURE WATER, BITUMEN ROAD FRONTAGE, OPEN GRAZING AND CULTIVATION • Secure water from Thanes Creek with over 2 klms of creek frontage • 3 Bedroom timber Homestead with numerous out buildings

ADDRESS 17059 Cunningham Highway Thane Qld 4370

AGENT Rob Doro 0468 916 379

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• 335 acres of open grazing sub-divided into several paddocks some previously cultivated

Wants Sold

• Great starter block or project farm

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• Additional 183 acres also available at Auction & Property Clearing Sale of Antiques & Farm Machinery to follow both Auctions

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property LIFESTYLE CHOICE FORTY acres of undulating country, scattered timber, plenty of shade for stock. Situated just 10 minutes from Warwick. Bitumen road frontage, fully fenced into several paddocks, well-watered with four dams, several troughs, equipped bore, solar power on bore pumping to tank on hill with gravity feedback to troughs, house and stables. Stable complex with four stables, feed and tack room, wash down bay, work shop area attached with power, goose neck shed with living quarters at end of shed. The low set brick home is only three years old, open plan living, three bedrooms all have built-ins main with ensuite, fully built-in laundry, front veranda, rear entertaining area with BBQ and bar area. 90,000lt rain water, cattle yards and loading ramp. This is a very attractive horse / lifestyle property, owners are relocating away from the area.

Genuine sale, priced at $620,000. Please call Stuart Bond on 0419677775. ●

The kitchen at 82 Pink Gum Lane, Leslie Dam. 9 Condamine Court, Killarney.

PREMIER APPEAL 82 Pink Gum Lane, Leslie Dam.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 82 Pink Gum Lane, Leslie Dam Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Shed Price: $620,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Stuart Bond on 0419677775

· Energy efficient home on a 4680 sqm allotment · 75mm Hebel wall cladding, double glazed windows · 4 Bedrooms, master with ensuite, parents retreat and balcony · Prestigious kitchen with Smeg cooktop, Ceaserstone benchtops, exquisite glass tile splash back

CLEARING SALE SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019, 10AM START ON SITE 1887 INVERRAMSAY ROAD, GOOMBURRA 30km EAST of ALLORA

PLEASE CALL STUART BOND FOR MORE INFORMATION ON

0419 677 775 or 4661 3462 www.stuartbondrealestate.com.au | sbondrealestate@bigpond.com

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· Panoramic views of Killarney and the Great Divide · Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning zoned to 8 zones, NBN, solar hot water · Don’t delay, book your inspection today! ●

Address: 9 Condamine Court, Killarney Qld 4373 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Land: 4680 m2 Price: Price on Application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rob Doro, Southern Downs Realty 0468 916 379

CLASSIC OF '50S

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Inside the property at 9 Condamine Court, Killarney.

HOME ESSENTIALS

A/C C & K BURNS Zetor tractor; Machinery; Quad; Zero turn mower; Qty new fencing wire & steel posts; 2 x cement mixers; Meat saw; Qty timber; Qty plumbing gear; Bore casing & steel; Chain saws; Feeders; Fire fighting unit; Work shop gear; AI kit; Furniture.

PLUS LOTS MORE TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. Full list in next week’s paper

THE features and appeal of this home reach far beyond that of those contained within the four walls, with the outstanding 280 degree views of the expansive rural landscape, the tiled and covered outdoor area, the established gardens, lawns, fruit trees, greenhouse, the separate machinery / tool shed, the chook house and run. The list of inclusions is extensive and can only be appreciated through your own eyes.

ONLY two blocks from the CBD in Grafton Street on a 1012 square metre lot is this well maintained 1950s timber home. Enter via a north facing sunroom which doubles as an office. Queen sized, two built-in bedrooms plus sleepouts through French doors. Half the sleep-outs is a bedroom and the other half is a day area. Lovely air-conditioned formal lounge has a timber archway to the dining room. Bathroom has a shower and vanity. Good cupboard space in the timber kitchen featuring a classic Stanley wood stove, a focal point through the winter period. Down one step is the separate toilet and laundry with access to the undercover entertaining area and backyard with detached powered double garage, carport, bird aviaries, wood shed and more.

Extra features: VJ walls, timber polished floors, insulated ceiling, 3 split system air

House for sale at 164 Grafton Street, Warwick. conditioners, electric appliances, ceiling fans, fenced driveway dividing the front and back yards.

Investors: Tenant paying $250 per week Inspection invited. Contact Helen Harm on 0408 457 496 to arrange inspection. Go to www.helenharm.com for more photos.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 164 Grafton Street, Warwick Description: 2+ bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $255,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Helen Harm, 0408 457 496, Helen Harm Real Estate freetimes.com.au

COMMUNITY DIARY SENIOR CITIZENS

NAVY CADETS

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 9am11.30am. Every Tuesday - TAI CHI from 9am. Every Wednesday - Indoor bowls from 9.30am-11.30am. Every Friday Crazy Whist (cards) from 9am-11.30am.

Subscription is $10 per year and covers all activities. For information phone Margaret on 0458 444 101, or Fay on 0424 287 121.

TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets Stanthorpe meet every sunday from 12pm to 4.30pm at the Red Bridge Circuit. For more information please call PO ANC Peter Beacroft on 0418 673 298.

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.

TOASTMASTERS At Warwick Toastmasters Club you can meet new friends, hone your public speaking skills and build your confidence in a friendly supportive atmosphere. We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, CWA Hall on Grafton Street - 7-9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as a guest (free), so why not find out what Toastmasters is all about! For more info, call Alice on 0402 032 502.

CRAFT GROUP The Sew Crafty Chicks hold their craft morning every Friday at the Warwick Bowls Club from 9am to 11.30am. Everyone welcome - come along and enjoy good company, morning tea and time to work on your own projects or learn some new ones. Cosy just $5. The Warwick Bowls Club is located in Fitzroy Street opposite the Warwick Police Station.

Enquiries to Yvonne on 4667 3194 or 0427 673 194.

our Monthly Meeting and also our AGM. The meeting will also include morning tea. Visitors are welcome to join us.

Enquiries phone Roy on 4661 9728.

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 FRIDAY 15 MARCH Warwick Blue Light Disco in Leslie Park from 6pm to 8.30pm. $5 entry, Year 9 students and below. Children under six must have parental supervision. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at drop off and pick up.

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.

SUNDAY 17 MARCH

SATURDAY 30 MARCH

Warwick Over 50s Social Club at O'Shanleys Hotel for St Patricks day festivities, Clifton. Contact warwickssc@ gmail.com

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

WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH Warwick Rose City Probus club will meet at 9.30am at Warwick Christian College Dining Room (enter via school car park on Horseman Road). This morning will be

SUNDAY 14 APRIL. Warwick Over 50s Social Club - Midday, Horse and Jockey Hotel, Palmerin St, Warwick. Contact warwickssc@gmail.com

or Jen 04005059

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. 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.

Tuesday 30 AprilNational Seniors Warwick Branch will have morning tea at 'LifeFlight' Toowoomba, lunch and tour at DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum at Drayton and afternoon tea and tour at Cobb & Co. Book at Suncorp Warwick.

Cost includes travel, tours and meals, departing Warwick 8.30am. Enquiries to Carmel on 4661 3136.

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PUZZLES CROSSWORD QUICK PUZZLENo. NO.7565 7565

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SUDOKU How to solve Sudoku!

ACROSS Shrub (10) Futile (4) Lazy (4) Colour (5) Trick (4) Bird (9) Fluctuate (9) Insect (4) Collection (5) Kind (4) Unit of land (4) Trifling (10)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO.7565 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Change gear. 8, Dear (deer). 9, Spot. 10, Shin-e. 11, Ro-ok. 12, Inel-a-stic. 16, Fancy-free. 20, Tall.

22, Ani-ta. 23, I-v-a-n. 24, Ma-i-n. 25, Cheat death.

Down - 1, Ch-op-in. 2, In-stall. 3, Senses. 4, Gem-i-ni (rev). 5, Order. 7, Can-o-e. 13, Ton (tun). 14, Office-r. 15, Sa-lad. 17, A-rise-n. 18, Cha-n-ts. 19, Ex-acts. 21, Lance.

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

DOWN 1. Feature the work in it of a famous composer (6). 2.

Occupying a compartment, you establish (7). 3. Feels everybody should have five (6). 4. Sign in before I take Margaret back (6). 5. Tell the brothers (5). 7. Switch round in the boat (5). 13. The weight of a barrel, say (3). 14. A policeman on the job, right? (7). 15. What a South American boy eats? (5). 17. Had appeared to show an increase in (6). 18. Sings and talks about the north (6). 19. Gets out of, once the cats are trained (6). 21. He’ll have a stab at it (5).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO.7565 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Poinsettia. 8, Vain. 9, Idle. 10, Olive. 11, Ruse.

12, Merganser. 16, Oscillate. 20, Flea. 22, Group. 23, Sort.

24, Acre. 25, Negligible.

Down - 1, Poodle. 2, Undergo. 3, Heroin. 4, Stride. 5, Waver. 7, Tipsy. 13, Sec. 14, Elastic. 15, Slack. 17, Sponge. 18, Impair. 19, Turtle. 21, Agent.

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stay alive (5,5).

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4 2 8 5 6 9 7 8 1 7 5 2 3 8 9 1 3 4 6 3 1 1 3 6 7 7 5 4 9

ACROSS 6. Get into different clothes: you’ll have to, if hill climbing (6,4). 8. Love animals, we’re told (4). 9. See the light (4). 10. Are brilliant in, she holds (5). 11. Cheat, or fiddle, all right (4). 12. A new client is brought round for the firm (9). 16. Heart-whole, as one can’t imagine being? (5-4).

20. Made up and with very high heels? (4). 22. In a tizzy, thanks to her (5). 23. Getting in round about five, with a man (4). 24. One fellow is holding a pipe (4). 25. Do, to stay alive (5,5).

DOWN 1. Feature the work in it of a famous composer (6). 2.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7565

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Warwick RSL Services & Citizens Memorial Club Inc. Wishes to advise the annual general meeting (AGM) will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday the 26th March, 2019 at Kings Theatre Warwick RSL Services & Citizens Memorial Club Inc. All members are invited and encouraged to attend to elect the new committee for the 2019/20 term.

A list of members who have nominated for consideration will be on display at reception.

Members not attending the AGM and wish to lodge a proxy vote can do so; To be eligible to nominate by proxy for any of the above positions you are required to be a current financial member of the club.

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A BLOOMING MARVELLOUS SHOW and the grape vines and Aunty Bette's snail plant are still going. Hippeastrums, agapanthus, daylilies and jacobeans are still surviving, as is my much loved gardenia and lavender. Once again I sing the praises of beautiful, hardy vincas and I have found that they also make a good, long lasting, cut flower.

This Saturday 16 March the bus will be leaving Crisps terminal at 8am for a day out at Doomben for the Brisbane Garden Expo. If you haven't got your tickets yet they are still available from Danny Lyons or, if it is really a last minute decision, ring me on 0488 470706 Friday night as you may be lucky enough to still score a seat for Saturday morning. Come join us for a great day and some new ideas to bring home and talk about to our local nurseries.

Gardeners are supreme optimists and the seasons will change and each day is one closer to rain!

The dry is affecting all sort of things and if you have water in your garden be aware of what might be looking for it and keep an eagle eye out for snakes.

Some areas of town received a good fall on Friday last but it was very localised and I stood and watched it fall on the other side of town with not a drop where I live. I was writing this late on Sunday night and feeling fairly depressed about the drought after another storm had passed over with very little rain falling.

Monday morning, cuppa in hand, I looked out at the front garden over my

The dedicated gardeners of Warwick please take a bow!

Last Wednesday and Thursday the Horticultural Society staged the annual autumn flower show in St Mary's Hall.

Given the awful conditions we have been experiencing, extremely hot and dry, we really did not know what to expect in the way of entries.

Entries started arriving as soon as we got to the hall and continued steadily for the allocated two hours resulting in a very creditable display of roses, cut flowers, floral art, orchids, natives, vegetables and a really great display of pot plants.

While it may not have been the biggest show it was certainly lovely to see and a delight for the senses. Thank you to all who entered and all who came to see the display - your participation makes our efforts worthwhile.

The participation of young people is particularly appreciated and congratulations to Felicity and Ryan King. Young people being involved augers well for the continuation of the society, shows and gardening.

The continued dry weather is not making things easy in the garden and until we get drought breaking falls of rain we can only try and be water-wise and keep favourite things alive. My own garden is being kept alive with the water from my washing machine and there has been many casualties. One that I have grieved over is the passion fruit vine but it can be replaced

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SPORT CAN BRING OUT THE WORST Sport often brings out the best in supporters, volunteers and participants and is entrenched in the Australian psyche.

Unfortunately, it can sometimes bring out the worst in people. In the past week I think I have seen the worst of the worst.

Last weekend jockey Tye Angland and his wife attended Randwick races. It was the popular hoops first visit to the races and foray into the public eye since it was confirmed that he faces life in a wheel chair following a horror fall at Sha Tin several months ago. Despite several surgeries Angland and his family are facing a difficult journey.

I was horrified to hear that since that announcement, faceless and obviously ill informed and gutless trolls have targeted the family from the anonymity and safety of their keyboards.

To give you an idea, I will reluctantly and with apology share a couple of the vile comments.

"Why didn't he (Angland) get put down since his legs don't work. They shoot a horse when that happens."

Another asked: 'Does this mean he gets put down... you're more than willing to do it to a horse.'

I am sure these disgraceful comments will spark the same level of disgust and outrage in readers as it has me.

I cannot comprehend the 'why' in this.

It begs the question from what planet do these ignorant and contemptible people come. Surely, they don't walk among normal Australians be they sport lovers or not.

Among the spite and vitriol posted by those who seek the banning of horse racing, thankfully there were hundreds of messages of support for the Angland family.

Members of the racing industry, Angland's cohorts and every day Australian's are sure to get behind the family and offer them the support they will need as they have done for far too many in the past.

The trolls meanwhile should be wary of "Karma" because it can and often is a B###H. - Casey TIME FOR TALK IS OVER THANK GOODNESS The rhetoric and waiting is over. NRL season 2019 is upon us and hopefully when the ref blows time at AAMI Park tonight the focus will be on rugby league.

Season 2019 sees many changes and it may take a round or two to sort the wheat from the chaff.

Craig Bellamy and the Melbourne Storm have an enviable opening round record although this season they face the reality of the post Slater era.

Jahrome Hughes has been handed the number one jersey and is sure to well schooled by Bellamy, the coaching staff and Slater.

Fans will be anxious to see how the Broncos travel under the stewardship of Anthony Seibold. Things certainly are different at Red Hill.

I am in the Broncos' wait and see group.

Friday night the action moves to Newcastle and the controversial SCG. Much is expected of the new look Knights.

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Wattles Warriors collect their first trophy for the 2019 season - the Barrett Cup after a gutsy win over the Cowboys in Saturday night's annual pre-season heart starter.

Ponga is a game winner and might be the difference.

Interesting to see what toll the drama filled off season takes on the Sharks.

Arch rivals the Roosters and Rabbits are sure to test the dodgy SCG surface. This looks one of the toughest games of the round. What impact has Bennett had on the Bunnies? How have the Roosters recovered from the World Club challenge? Will that dodgy surface play a role?

There are three games on Saturday.

The Warriors and Bulldogs; Tigers and Eagles and Cowboys and Dragons get their campaigns underway.

On paper it is a familiar scenario for the Warriors. They look good but can they deliver consistently? Plenty of changes in the Doggies kennel. They have some good young talent. I'd prefer to wait and see how their combinations gel. The Warriors love a home ground advantage.

There have been lots of changes at the Tigers in the off season. Again, it is a wait and see for me. Some early injury concerns for Manly where it is back the future with Coach Des Hasler returning to the flock.

Life after JT begins in the Cowboys corral on Saturday night. Michael Morgan takes the reins as Captain. It is great to see a former local junior rewarded with the captaincy. Expect him to do a great job.

Many expect the Dragons to push up the ladder this year but an away trip to NQ is a tough opening assignment.

Sunday the Panthers host the Eels.

Penrith, more than most will be counting down to the kick off after a horror off season. Plenty of noise suggesting there is more bad news likely to be heading to the Panthers' door. - Will the distractions derail their season?

The Eels have invested heavily in the off season searching for answers to their woes.

Forward Peni Terepo will be missing after being stood down. Another who allegedly can't behave. Brad Arthur will be hoping for a form turn around in 2019. If not he could feel the blow torch.

Hard to say how this plays out but Penrith will enjoy the home ground advantage.

Round one wraps up at CBus Stadium with the Titans hosting the Raiders. There is a great deal of expectation surrounding the Titans. They have vowed to play finals footy in 2019. That journey starts on

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Sunday.

Ricky's Raiders boast a talented roster.

They are one of the most entertaining outfits in the game but seem unable to convert razzle dazzle into results. Stuart is another coach who could find himself looking over his shoulder this season.

CBus is hardly a happy hunting ground for the Raiders to open their 2019 account.

CASEY'S TIPS STORM, KNIGHTS, BUNNIES, WARRIORS, MANLY, COWBOYS, PANTHERS, TITANS HARVEY LEADS INTO FINAL ROUND The final of the 2019 Pike Cup will be decided this weekend. With two of the three rounds of the Pike Trophy completed, Ian Harvey holds a slender lead in the men's competition after a win in Saturday's round and finishing runner up in the first round.

There are a handful of contenders just a shot or two off the pace.

An excellent front nine of 39 set up last weekend's round two win for Ian Harvey.

He evened things out on the back nine with 40 on the run home to finish the round with nett 67 just one point clear of runner up Matt Burgess (68).

In the Ladies event Nikki Waterworth made a welcome return to winning form.

Her score of nett 71 gave her a clear win over runner up Lyn Ludlow (nett 74).

It is Lorraine Evans however that holds the lead in the Ladies division of the Pike Cup after an excellent round one win.

Much like the Men's event there are a number of Ladies still in a winning position with a round to play.

On Saturday the following players claimed Pin Shots: - Mick O'Brien (3), Alan Kerr (12), and Brendan Barker (17).

Lorraine Evans (3), Nikki Waterworth (12) and Kay Webb (17) collected the ladies pin shots. Pro-pins were claimed by Brendan Barker (1/10), Stephen Kay (5/14) and Lyle Bryant (9/18). The Birdies nest at 17 went unclaimed.

The run down went to a log jam of players with nett 69 in the men's section and nett 74 for the ladies.

The Pike Cup concludes this weekend.

The third stroke event in as many weeks will be sponsored by local stalwart Mark McCosker and will also include play for

the Nuffield Cup. Sponsoring the Nuffield Cup event is family tradition which Mark continues.

Players will tee off from 11.30am on Saturday and there is a time sheet on the board at the clubhouse.

ORIENTEERS NAVIGATE LEYBURN STATE FOREST The Leyburn State Forest, west of Warwick, will be the venue for Sunday's Orienteering event organised by the Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club.

Liz Bourne, publicity officer for the club explained the area was first mapped in 2007 for the Queensland Orienteering Championships. Since then have Orienteers enjoy the open, runnable nature of the terrain at Leyburn with the challenges of navigating in its complex watercourse systems The state standard event is expected to attract goo numbers and is being held in conjunction with a coaching camp at Camp Leslie. Over 50 people from across South East Queensland are expected to attend the camp however organisers anticipating many more entries for Sunday's event.

In addition to the courses for regular competitors, on Sunday their Beginners as well as seasoned Orienteers will be ell catered for. Short easy courses for beginners will be available as well as instruction on basic map reading and navigation.

Compasses may be borrowed at the event.

Anyone interested in trying Orienteering is most welcome to attend. No special gear is required although sturdy footwear and a hat are recommended."

The assembly area for the event will be signposted off the Leyburn - Forestry Road which can be accessed via Thane off the Cunningham Highway. Starting times have been scheduled between 9am and 11am.

Further information is available by visiting www.oq.asn.au/event-calendar or contact 07 4683 6374.

MAUREEN BATES MEMORIAL DAY POPULAR The annual Maureen Bates Memorial Golf Day is one of the most popular dates on the Stanthorpe Golfing calendar as local golfers honour a former stalwart of the Club.

On Sunday a great field headed out on a perfect morning for the 2019 event. Neta Thouard and Max Hunter proved a winning combination taking the honours this year.

The runner's up were Ian Anderson and Terry Byrnes.

Mark Lynam and John Rawlings and Norm and Tony Steele featured in the run downs. Pin Shots went to Norm Steele (12) and Lyle Bryant (17). Aaron Simmers claimed the Pro Pin. Members wish to thank Rex Bates and family for the prizes they supplied and for their efforts manning the BBQ again this year. Also, a special thank you to those who donated goods for the Multi Draw Raffle and helped in any way to make this a very special day.

For Sporters regulars, this Sunday tee off returns to normal time of 7.30 -8.00am this Sunday.

COLTS INTO GRANDFINAL AFTER CLASSY WIN Warwick Hotel Colts turned in a firstclass team performance in last weekend's Preliminary final of the Condamine Cup and booked their place alongside Maryvale in this weekend's grand final.

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Opener Jacob Gross ensured Colts got off to a good start before he was dismissed for 40.

In a man of the match performance John Cleary scored 126 runs and finished with a four-wicket haul with the ball. Known for his big hitting Cleary smashed 10 boundaries and nine sixes in his stint at the crease.

He was well supported by Matt Kiernan who finished the innings not out 25. He and Clary put together an important 117 run partnership.

Colts dominated the bowling attack in a good overall batting display.

John Cleary proved to be as punishing with the ball as he had been with the bat taking four wickets. Colts Captain Shaun O'Leary also cleaned up three batsmen bowling crafty leg spinners. O'Leary finished with the impressive figures of 3/9.

301 runs proved to be a mountain too high for Victoria Hill and they were bundled out for just 109. Tom Morris (25) and Scott McLennan (24) were the best of the batsmen.

Despite Colts impressive win, Maryvale will go into the Grand Final as favourites.

Colts supporters will be hoping they did not peak one week early as they sweat on the fitness of Lachlan Gross who is under an injury cloud. He picked up a knee injury while fielding last weekend. Colts will also be without the services of the Fern brothers but after last weekend's impressive effort cannot be written off.

Maryvale have their own injury concerns with Pat Bourke who has been in good form all season unlikely to play.

Another interesting final coming up.

CONDITIONS KEEP NUMBERS LOW The relentless hot conditions took its toll on player numbers o the Croquet court last week. Shirley Page played two balls in a game against Liz Ellway and Kathy Hopgood in the Golf Croquet games early in the week. She scored a comfortable 13-10 win. In game two Kathy Hopgood took on Ellway and Page and played well with two balls to score a 6-4 win in a low scoring game.

Numbers were only slightly better for the Ricochet games. Andrea Denkewitz was in excellent touch when she played Jenny Tunbridge and Bronnie Southgate.

Tunbridge scored two runs of two hoops but it was not good enough to stop Denkewitz who after a run of two hoops scored a 26-20 win.

Sharyn Roser and Peter Tunbridge played John Draper. Each scored two runs of two hoops, but it was Roser and Tunbridge who nailed a 26-19 win.

Two Association Croquet games were played last week. Andrea Denkewitz played a solo hand against Peter Tunbridge and Effey Russell.

Russell recorded two breaks of three hoops in a row, and Denkewitz one.

Andrea went on to record a 26-19 win. In the second game Grace Howard played a lone hand against Joy Newman and Jenny Tunbridge.

Howard began the match with a break of two hoops Newman and Tunbridge also scored breaks of two. In a close game, Newman and Tunbridge won 21-19.

Numbers were also down for Friday's Gateball games. Team Two (Sharyn Roser, Les Williams and Joy Newman) opened the day with a narrow 11-10 win.

Their team one opponents, Andrea Denkewitz, Grace Howard and Jenny Tunbridge bounced back with a convincing 16-9 win. Grace Howard played well and Jenny Tunbridge scored an "agari".

In the final two games the results were a win apeice. Team two scored a 15-10 win in game three and team one evened the ledger with a 12-11 win in the final game. Grace Howard scored an agari to get her team home with a win.

BARRETT SHEILD HEADS HOME WITH WATTLES The opening round of the 2019 TRL season is still two weeks away but you could have been forgiven for thinking it kicked off last Saturday as a great crowd turned out for the traditional pre season clash between arch rivals the Cowboys and Wattles.

For 27 years the two A Grade sides have battled for the Barrett Family Shield in a game that has morphed into more than just a pre season pipe clearer.

After an absence of five years the Barrett Shield is heading back to the Wattles Trophy cabinet following their emphatic 34-10 victory on Saturday night.

The two sides traded tries in the first half and at half time the scoreboard read 10 all.

The flood gates opened after Jake Hargreaves scored early in the second half.

The try set the ball rolling as Wattles took the game by the scruff of the neck scoring four unanswered tries.

Winger Blake Lollback crossed for three tries in the game but it was Matt Duggan who crafted the win.

There was much to like about both teams who are still short on fitness. More game time is sure to benefit both teams as they aim to finish in the top five this season.

Matt Duggan was awarded the Terry Doyle Memorial Medal as Man of the Match.

The arch rivals will meet in the opening

round of the TRL on March 23 at Fr Ranger Oval.

GOOD SUPPORT FOR EARLY GAMES There was an excellent crowd at Fr Ranger Oval to support the early games on Saturday which were played in very hot conditions.

Players took additional on field drinks breaks to combat the conditions.

Collegians and Eastern Suburbs got the afternoon off to a good start with an under 16 trial game. Collegians proved too strong winning 40-6.

The Stanthorpe Gremlins will field a side in the 2019 TRL C Grade competition. On Saturday they suffered a 28-8 loss to a well drilled and much fitter Cowboys side.

Despite the loss there were some good signs for the Gremlins.

Michael Marini scored both of the Gremlins tries. Captain Gary Skimmings worked hard all day as did five eighth Jarrod Irwin.

Cowboys Winger Dale Lee gave the Gremlins plenty to chase scoring two tries.

Brock Eastwell and Aden Howard also looked impressive while Dylan Galloway is lacing up the boots again in 2019 and scored a good try and kicked well.

The Under 18 game finished in a nail biter with the Cowboys sneaking home for a two-point win when Corey Stewart converted a late try. The final score 26-24.

There were some good performances from both sides.

Warwick has impressive numbers in Under 18's with 12 players on a bulging bench - a good sign for the season.

Tyler Gillam and Matthew Christensen turned in eye catching performances for Wattles The home teams looked to be on a roll when the Reserve Grade scored a 24-16 win. Winger Ben Strong crossed twice in the game.

Judging by the crowd numbers at Fr Ranger Oval last weekend fans will be pleased when the TRL seasons gets underway.

BUCKING THE TREND At a time when many bowls clubs are struggling for numbers the Tannymorel Club is defying the trend.

The Tanny Classic concept continues to attract great interest and on Friday night 60 players rolled up for round two of Tanny Classic 2-19. Not surprisingly it was a sensational night.

Honours went to the winning team of Keegan Smith, Tanya Roche, Mick Weir and Aaron who scored a .16-5 win over Ashton Costello, Maddy Weier, Ash Coleman and Clayton 5.

Claiming the runner's up points were

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Maddy Ryan, Steph Shelley, Krystal Petersen and Pete Brosnan after they scored a 14-5 win over Chafee May, Angela Lowe, Liam McKinney and Jim Lamb.

There were some interesting match ups on the greens. The two 'ole bulls', K.A and ' Bazil Brush' Frame went head to head bragging rights to Bazil who got up on the last end.

Glen Boal taught Ryan a thing or two about bowls while Aaron gave his work mate Clayton a 'whoopin'.

Clayton blamed the light, a bad green, the wind, too much noise and his crook back. Apparently, he was really up against it.

Good thing he had strong team mates.

Krystal won the Spider again - she's making a habit of that.

After just two rounds the leader board is already drawing plenty of interest.

Crocodile, Brodie, Mick Weier and Tanya all sit on eight points.

Breathing down their necks are Lochy Boal, Broso, Stu Hoffie, Krystal with seven points.

They are not out of the woods either as there is a flock of hopefuls on six points.

Get your nomination in early for this Friday night's round and remember it is 'Dress in All Whites' night - like the ole days. (Can't wait to see that).

Following the important stuff (the Bowls) there will be entertainment by Jenny Brosnan and of course Deb's Meals and plenty of raffles. Another big night coming up at Tanny.

TANRANTULAS STILL WEAVING WINS After playing on their home patch for the past couple of weeks, last Saturday the inform Tanny Tarantulas ventured down the highway to Rosewood for another round of the Premier 7's.

While a clean sweep evaded their web this round, the Tarantulas still came home with the points winning two of the three games.

Philpsy had a convincing 31-20 win in the Singles. The good form of Sue and Grumpy continues. They won the pairs game 25-16.

Tuck, Butzy, Geoff and Aaron played well in the Fours but alas the honours went to the home team 21-17.

The Tarantulas continue to make their presence felt in the Premier 7's.

DIRECT HIT DELIVERS GF BERTH The reserve Grade Preliminary final between Warwick teams Sovereign and Redbacks was a thriller.

It was heart break for Redbacks and elation for Soverign who progress to the grand final after scoring a one run win in the final over of an entertaining game.

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